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The burning question we all have is how to build sustainable wealth. Building wealth is great, but maintaining and sustaining it is another conversation. Look at the statistics behind lottery winners. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who win a lottery or receive a large windfall go bankrupt within a few years. So you've got to know the keys to building wealth and then keeping that wealth. Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner and educator. She is the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a financial planning firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand catering to young adults. In this episode, Akeiva shares her six-step MUSICAL method for building and sustaining wealth. Links The Bemused YouTube The Bemused website Akeiva on Instagram CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Looking for Money Coaching? Book a complimentary 20-minute call with Shannah to learn more https://savvycal.com/everyonestalkinmoney/comp  Healthy Wealth Program for Women https://etmpod.link/healthywealth   Ask Shannah questions - submit your question here https://etmpod.link/askshannah  Follow me on Instagram  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring the show. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/ETM. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to Notion for sponsoring the show. Notion is my go-to tool for managing notes, to-do lists, and action items. You can try Notion for free at Notion.com/ETM. Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don't wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it's the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Recent revelations on ghostwriting, using metrics for good, rain gauges, gardening, JD Vance's memoir, the real meaning of "bemused" and whether everyone has one great novel or flower arrangement in them.Ann Patchett's book The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life is here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12471186-the-getaway-carThe preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizardThe posture-correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAYou can buy tickets for Wild & Windy in Phoenix (February 2025) here https://www.wildandwindybookevent.com/phoenix-authorsJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/jxQavCzvpoYSupport the Show.Contact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

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This general election, we have endeavoured, and put our hearts, souls and bodies on the line, to bring you nothing but the most essential CONCRETE FACTS to inform and influence your voting decisions. Now, polling day is nearly upon us. Beware the Ides of March. The age of the antichrist has just only begun. What more can you say, really? At the end of the day - that is it. Our guest on this episode is our official Welsh correspondent Steffan, AKA Shrieking Tinman @phased_bemused. Subscribe @ patreon.com/reelpolitik to hear EXCLUSIVE EXTRA MATERIAL FROM THIS EPISODE plus THE WHOLE LAST EPISODE. Tune in @ twitch.com/SKTheCrusader tomorrow night from 9:30 for THE SINAN KOSE/REEL POLITIK ELECTION NIGHT STREAM - open all night!

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The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its third year; the twist this year is that all the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "Bemused, Confused, and Ready to Abuse." For this category, he watched and reviewed two films, the horror sequel Stepfather II, starring Terry O'Quinn, and the Jean-Claude Van Damme action film, Double Impact.

Mayor of City of Port Philip, Heather Cunsolo, has refused to voice her personal opinion on whether she wants to Captain Cook monument reinstated in St Kilda after it was vandalised recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Wellington City Councillor is bemused to have been under investigation for breaching council code. Five City Councillors have been ordered to take lessons on the code of conduct - over leaks of a closed-door briefing on the future of the closed CBD Reading Cinemas. They're accused of failing to keep things confidential when responding to media. Councillor Ray Chung told Heather du Plessis Allan that he doesn't understand how he's done that. He says all he said was Council shouldn't be going into negotiations when it has no money .. and he never mentioned the name of the cinema or where it was.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe over at patreon.com/reelpolitik to hear the full 70 mins of new material @ https://www.patreon.com/posts/rp278-extra-ft-93410023 The order of proceedings in this RP Extra is as follows: - Dundee vs. Glasgow (extended), Welsh Hamas tunnels, Guardian collecting details of Palestine supporters, Benjamin Butterworth/Byron Burgers, centrists saying Soros is pulling the strings of Novara, John McDonnell calling for a "5 day humanitarian pause", Springsteen vs Dylan as post-covid touring acts, Uncle Tits, new Rolling Stones album, new Beatles song, Steffan's experience seeing Kanye West's Life of Pablo listening event at the cinema, Jay Electronica, Ice Cube & "ethnic realism", "Labour Against Antisemitism-era Lou Reed" + Jesse Jackson's failson, "Walts"/stealing valour, the Margaret Cutting from Liverpool, Nina Power court case, twlldun disgracing the Welsh, bellend centrist tory journos, Jack losing train of thought

Josh Daicos made some comments after a post-season trip to visit Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. Tom responded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning legend Steffan @phased_bemused AKA Shrieking Tinman joins Jack and Geraint to talk Welsh issues, Captain Tom, furries, Sleaford Mods, Rumble, boycotting Radiohead, and all the usual anti-Starmer/Israel shit. In the middle of all this, Jack reviews Martin Scorsese's powerful and pertinent new film Killers Of The Flower Moon.

The feds have backed Victoria's airport rail link after Thursday's funding announcement, but Tom Elliott still believes Jacinta Allan isn't that enthusiastic about the proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bemused mastery is the alpha attitude women love, and there isn't much room for indignant anger in that attitude. 

It is not always our responsibility to step in and correct or direct to people. Nor is there any need for us to take it personal when someone does not heed our advice. One of the things that we need to do in life is to be able to determine in a given situation wither we need to step in and say something, we need to step in and stop something or we just need to stand back and enjoy the show  Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekdewayne/ Link to Website: https://drycreekwranglers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack shares three sets of commonly misused words: literally vs. figuratively, bemused vs. amused, and ironic vs. coincidental.Literally (misused as an intensifier) vs. Figuratively (used to convey a non-literal meaning):"Literally" should only be used to describe something that actually happened, not to exaggerate or emphasize. For example, saying "I was literally dying of laughter" is often a misuse.Bemused (misused to mean "amused") vs. Bemused (used to describe being confused or bewildered):"Bemused" actually means puzzled or confused, not entertained or amused.Ironic (misused as a synonym for coincidental) vs. Coincidental (used when events happen by chance):"Ironic" should be reserved for situations where there is a contradiction between what is expected and what actually happens. It's often misused to describe mere coincidences.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tips-28-commonly-misused-words/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jenna Felli is the well-known designer of some truly unique board games, among them Shadows of Malice, Zimby Mojo, Bemused, Dûhr: The Lesser Houses, Cosmic Frog, and The Mirroring of Mary King. Despite her relative fame, however, Jenna is appearing for the first time on today's episode. Join us as we discuss chaos, identity, and authenticity in board games and in life.

Subscribe at patreon.com/reelpolitik and hear the full 75 min bonus episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/88975048, plus one like it for every new episode we put out. INCLUDES: - Bob Dylan and reggae - Harold & Kumar + the Obama administration - weed (Stefan's experiences) - (more) Paul Mason - Welsh football - Gruff Rhys and Guardian masterclasses - Van Morrison vs. "them" - the non-Van Morrison anti-"globalist" right a cracking one imo. thanks again to our great mate Stefan for coming on the show, and viva Wales!

DISCLAIMER: RP listener @MarkedAsRed points out that this episode should've been called 'Cym Town'. We apologise for dropping the (cym-filled) ball on that one. Jack and Geraint are joined by official RP Welsh Correspondent Stefan AKA Shrieking Tinman AKA @phased_bemused to talk spooky Welsh politicians, the Pie/Doyle/Spiked comedy empire and wider network, so-called (by Geraint) "Starmer dogging rumours", before we do an in-depth reading of Anne McElvoy's recent Evening Standard article "Jeremy Corbyn is back and has much in common with Farage". For extensive bonus material, as with all our recent episodes, subscribe at patreon.com/reelpolitik for five YanKKKee dollars a month.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 7th, 2023. Samaritan Ministries How are you paying for your health care, and how’s it working out? If it’s working perfectly, great! If not, then listen closely, because I have a solution for you. A Biblical solution. Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who pay one another’s medical bills. Here’s how it works. When a medical need arises, you choose the provider that’s right for you, and have a say in the treatment you receive, even if it’s a non-conventional approach. Your medical bills are shared with fellow members, and your need is covered in prayer. It’s affordable, and you can join anytime, even today. Learn more at samaritan ministries dot org slash cross politic. We start today off with world news as Ukraine and Russia are playing a game of he did it - he did it. https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-russia-accuse-each-other-planning-imminent-attack-europes-largest-nuclear-plant Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of planning imminent attack against Europe's largest nuclear plant Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning an imminent attack against one of the world's largest nuclear plants. In a video address Tuesday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that information from Ukrainian intelligence officials shows the "Russian military has placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units" of the Za-po-ree-zia Nuclear Power Plant – located in southeastern Ukraine and occupied by Russian troops. The "foreign objects" were placed on the roof of the plant's third and fourth power units, according to a statement from the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces. "Their detonation should not damage power units but may create a picture of shelling from Ukraine," the statement said. In Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov raised the specter of a potentially "catastrophic" provocation by the Ukrainian army at the nuclear plant, which is Europe’s largest but has its six reactors shut down. It still needs power and qualified staff to operate crucial cooling systems and other safety features. Over the last year, the U.N.'s atomic watchdog repeatedly expressed alarm over the possibility of a radiation catastrophe like the one at Chernobyl, where a reactor exploded in 1986. While Russia and Ukraine regularly traded blame over shelling near the plant that caused power outages, Ukraine has alleged more recently that Moscow might try to cause a deliberate leak in an attempt to derail Kyiv’s ongoing counteroffensive in the surrounding Za-po-ree-zia region. Moscow, meanwhile, had accused the Ukrainians of "deliberate sabotage" of the Ka-hove-ka hydroelectric power plant, claiming Kyiv was "pursuing the goal of depriving Crimea of water." The International Atomic Energy Agency has officials stationed at the Russian-held plant, which is still run by its Ukrainian staff. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said his agency's most recent inspection of the plant found no mining activities, "but we remain extremely alert." We now go to California. https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-bills-keep-pride-marching-long-past-june California Bills Keep Pride Marching Long Past June The infernal provocation that is Pride Month might be over, but the marches continue through the legislature in California. They are here, they are queer, and they are coming for your children — legally. Multiple bills at various stages in the California legislative process proclaim who ultimately has authority of your kids, and it’s not you. Some have understandably garnered much media attention, but SB 407 is working its way through the Assembly without much fanfare or discussion. SB 407 would require all potential foster families to demonstrate their capacity and willingness to facilitate pharmaceutical and surgical interventions for “gender-expansive” children. Even if the child seems to give no indication of such inclinations at the time, the resource family must be assessed with the understanding that need for such care could arise at any stage of development. Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) in introducing the bill, claimed it would protect children from being placed in “hostile foster homes.” Hostile homes are the homes of any foster families who are unwilling to commit to actively supporting gender transition interventions for minors. SB 407 effectively institutionalizes a prohibition against orthodox Christians as well as other religious believers. It effectively prohibits foster parents who think it unwise to allow the mutilation of perfectly healthy body parts on minors. Current and historic data give us insight into the demographics of those most prone to foster non-related babies and minors. Barna Group’s research shows that Christians engage in adoption, foster care, and other ways of aiding vulnerable children more than the average. “Practicing Christians (5%) are more than twice as likely to adopt than the general population (2%). Catholics are three times as likely. And evangelicals are five times as likely to adopt as the average adult.” Practicing Christians are also nearly three times more likely to have seriously considered foster care, and 65% of non-kin foster parents attend religious services weekly — compared to 39%for the general population. In any just world such families willing to stretch themselves to help kids would be sought after, not precluded from the foster system. However, the only families fit to foster, according to the supporters of this bill, are those who give full assent to the most radical tenets of gender theory. What is obvious to most everyone (except the bill’s authors) is that such ideological assent signals a willingness to reject sexual boundaries. It is that rejection that makes sexual chaos far more likely in the home, not less. Is that the goal? If minors can consent to invasive transitioning interventions, what can they not consent to? There is also the reality that SB407 is hardly the only bill in California attacking parental rights. SB 107, passed and was signed into law in September of last year, allowing minors to be brought to the Golden State against the will of a parent if it is for the sake of seeking gender transitioning. In-state parents are not really calling any shots either, according to AB 957 which puts parental custody in jeopardy absent the guardian’s support of their child’s “gender identity.” Absent full support, which is not defined in the bill, a parent can be charged by a court with child abuse. The age at which the child’s desires to begin transitioning must be accommodated is not mentioned, but the bill’s author, Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) used an example of a seven-year old in arguing the merits of this bill. Now this is the author of the article talking here: At a recent speaking event I attended for the Awake Americans launch, some protestors carried a sign that read, “We don’t co-parent with hate groups.” Bemused, a few of us commented that obviously we don’t want them to co-parent with us either, so…no problem. But their meaning was more sinister. It was not that they would not co-parent our kids with us, it was that we are unfit to co-parent our own kids with them. They see our kids as theirs to parent and ours to lose. Biden said as much out loud recently, “There’s no such things as someone else’s child. Our nation’s children are all our children.” There’s no such thing as someone else’s child. In no situation do normal people act as though that were true. I do not decide when to speak to other people’s children about sex, nor take them home with me at will. I don’t even know their food allergies much less make pivotal decisions for them. Someone could dismiss Biden’s words as an empty platitude or incoherent ramblings except that they reflect a real perspective that is incrementally creeping into policy. https://www.dailywire.com/news/governor-vetoes-bipartisan-bill-protecting-womens-sports Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Protecting Women’s Sports North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bipartisan bill that would protect women’s sports on Wednesday. HB 574, which is titled the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and passed with bipartisan supermajorities, would prohibit men from playing in women’s sports in middle schools, high schools, and universities. “We don’t need politicians inflaming their political culture wars by making broad, uninformed decisions about an extremely small number of vulnerable children that are already handled by a robust system that relies on parents, schools and sports organizations,” the Democratic governor stated. “Republican governors in other states have vetoed similar bills because they hurt their states’ reputation and economy and because they are neither fair nor needed.” The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act was passed with the support of two Democrats in the state legislature — Rep. Michael Wray in the House, and Sen. Val Applewhite in the Senate. If Cooper’s veto is overridden, the bill would apply to all public schools and any private school that competes against public schools. Applewhite said that her vote was “a tough decision to make” and was based on conversations with coaches and other constituents in her district. One umpire told the Democrat that changes in strength levels between boys and girls can start as soon as seven years old. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Applewhite received “bad threats” after her vote. When approached by The News & Observer, Wray declined to comment on why he supported the bill. Cooper also vetoed SB 49, named the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” and HB 808, which would ban sex change treatments for minors. Unlike the women’s sports bill, these two bills passed with no Democratic support. Cooper’s vetoes of HB 574 and HB 808 are likely to be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since the GOP holds supermajorities in both houses, thanks in part to Rep. Tricia Cotham, who switched parties from Democrat to Republican in April and voted for all three bills. However, the path forward for the Parents’ Bill of Rights is less certain, since one Republican, Rep. Hugh Blackwell, voted against the bill, leaving Republicans one vote short of overriding the governor’s veto on that bill. Cooper is not the only Democratic governor to veto bipartisan bills surrounding protecting womens’ sports, banning sex change treatments for minors, and strengthening parental rights in education. Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana vetoed three similar bills Friday, all of which saw multiple Democrats join Republicans to support them in the state legislature. In a press conference, Edwards compared the bills’ supporters to segregationists during the Civil Rights Movement. We now go to Phoenix… https://thepostmillennial.com/phoenix-city-council-votes-to-send-unclaimed-firearms-to-national-police-of-ukraine?utm_campaign=64487 Phoenix City Council votes to send 'unclaimed' firearms to National Police of Ukraine The Phoenix City Council passed a vote last week that allows up to 600 unclaimed guns from Phoenix to be donated to the National Police of Ukraine. The plan is going through a contract with a company, DT Gruelle, that is specially approved for overseas arms trading. Around $200,000 worth of firearms will be handed over to the company for shipment, according to the Arizona Daily Independent. Under Arizona City law, unclaimed arms need to be resold within one year after they have been obtained by the city. The arms are disposed of or sold "to any business that is authorized to receive and dispose of the article under federal and state law." In the June 28 City Council report, the city "selected approximately 500-600 unclaimed firearms to transfer through Gruelle, a private company which provides export and import services." The plan passed with unanimous support. The report stated that "firearms are unclaimed when there has been no owner contact after a thirty day notice, in which case the City can dispose of them." The Phoenix Police Department states that the firearms are "lost, unclaimed, or found in possession of the Phoenix Police Department." KJZZ said of unclaimed firearms, "essentially they end up in the police department’s lost and found" "Only 9mm, 45mm, 39mm and 12 gauge firearms will be sent," according to the notes. The council promoted the "two year" contract with the private company and, according to the meeting notes, no taxpayer money will be "expended by the City." However, questions about the transfer of arms have been raised. The law in Arizona states that firearms that are authorized to be sold by the city need to be sold "to the public" by the business. The company's website says, "We have a breadth of experience due to 40 years of continuous support to the United States and over 150 other countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine." "We comply with all required procedures which permeate through our ongoing operations," it goes on. The company has a history of working in Ukraine. In April of 2022 last year, a report showed that a township in Pennsylvania worked with DT Gruelle to raise funds for the Ukrainian war effort, according to the Tribune-Democrat. Now this! Is it time to boycott Ben & Jerry’s? https://www.newsweek.com/ben-jerry-boycott-calls-july-4th-message-1810991 Ben & Jerry's Faces Boycott Calls Over 4th of July Message Ben & Jerry's is facing a boycott after calling on the United States to "commit to returning" stolen Indigenous land in its 4th of July message. On Independence Day, the iconic American ice cream brand sparked outrage on social media by publishing a Twitter post with an image reading: "The United States was founded on stolen Indigenous land. This Fourth of July, let's commit to returning it." In the caption, the company added: "It's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it." Ben & Jerry's message generated a flood of negative responses on social media, with some calling it the company's "Bud Light moment," referring to controversy and subsequent boycott after the beer brand partnered with a transgender activist in April. Other Twitter users called on the company to be the first to give up its profits and properties, including factories, buildings and stores. Others said that the company should be returning its factory land to the Abenaki people. "Ok you start. Relinquish your headquarters," one Twitter user wrote. "This should be easy then," wrote another. "Shut down and donate all of your land, facilities, and assets to indigenous people." Others accused the company of virtue-signaling—the practice of expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character, social conscience and awareness of a certain issue, just for the sake of appearing good in people's eyes. Scrutiny has continued to escalate over the company's support of the LGBTQ+ community and the Black Lives Matter movement, among other polarizing issues.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 7th, 2023. Samaritan Ministries How are you paying for your health care, and how’s it working out? If it’s working perfectly, great! If not, then listen closely, because I have a solution for you. A Biblical solution. Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who pay one another’s medical bills. Here’s how it works. When a medical need arises, you choose the provider that’s right for you, and have a say in the treatment you receive, even if it’s a non-conventional approach. Your medical bills are shared with fellow members, and your need is covered in prayer. It’s affordable, and you can join anytime, even today. Learn more at samaritan ministries dot org slash cross politic. We start today off with world news as Ukraine and Russia are playing a game of he did it - he did it. https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-russia-accuse-each-other-planning-imminent-attack-europes-largest-nuclear-plant Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of planning imminent attack against Europe's largest nuclear plant Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning an imminent attack against one of the world's largest nuclear plants. In a video address Tuesday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that information from Ukrainian intelligence officials shows the "Russian military has placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units" of the Za-po-ree-zia Nuclear Power Plant – located in southeastern Ukraine and occupied by Russian troops. The "foreign objects" were placed on the roof of the plant's third and fourth power units, according to a statement from the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces. "Their detonation should not damage power units but may create a picture of shelling from Ukraine," the statement said. In Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov raised the specter of a potentially "catastrophic" provocation by the Ukrainian army at the nuclear plant, which is Europe’s largest but has its six reactors shut down. It still needs power and qualified staff to operate crucial cooling systems and other safety features. Over the last year, the U.N.'s atomic watchdog repeatedly expressed alarm over the possibility of a radiation catastrophe like the one at Chernobyl, where a reactor exploded in 1986. While Russia and Ukraine regularly traded blame over shelling near the plant that caused power outages, Ukraine has alleged more recently that Moscow might try to cause a deliberate leak in an attempt to derail Kyiv’s ongoing counteroffensive in the surrounding Za-po-ree-zia region. Moscow, meanwhile, had accused the Ukrainians of "deliberate sabotage" of the Ka-hove-ka hydroelectric power plant, claiming Kyiv was "pursuing the goal of depriving Crimea of water." The International Atomic Energy Agency has officials stationed at the Russian-held plant, which is still run by its Ukrainian staff. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said his agency's most recent inspection of the plant found no mining activities, "but we remain extremely alert." We now go to California. https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-bills-keep-pride-marching-long-past-june California Bills Keep Pride Marching Long Past June The infernal provocation that is Pride Month might be over, but the marches continue through the legislature in California. They are here, they are queer, and they are coming for your children — legally. Multiple bills at various stages in the California legislative process proclaim who ultimately has authority of your kids, and it’s not you. Some have understandably garnered much media attention, but SB 407 is working its way through the Assembly without much fanfare or discussion. SB 407 would require all potential foster families to demonstrate their capacity and willingness to facilitate pharmaceutical and surgical interventions for “gender-expansive” children. Even if the child seems to give no indication of such inclinations at the time, the resource family must be assessed with the understanding that need for such care could arise at any stage of development. Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) in introducing the bill, claimed it would protect children from being placed in “hostile foster homes.” Hostile homes are the homes of any foster families who are unwilling to commit to actively supporting gender transition interventions for minors. SB 407 effectively institutionalizes a prohibition against orthodox Christians as well as other religious believers. It effectively prohibits foster parents who think it unwise to allow the mutilation of perfectly healthy body parts on minors. Current and historic data give us insight into the demographics of those most prone to foster non-related babies and minors. Barna Group’s research shows that Christians engage in adoption, foster care, and other ways of aiding vulnerable children more than the average. “Practicing Christians (5%) are more than twice as likely to adopt than the general population (2%). Catholics are three times as likely. And evangelicals are five times as likely to adopt as the average adult.” Practicing Christians are also nearly three times more likely to have seriously considered foster care, and 65% of non-kin foster parents attend religious services weekly — compared to 39%for the general population. In any just world such families willing to stretch themselves to help kids would be sought after, not precluded from the foster system. However, the only families fit to foster, according to the supporters of this bill, are those who give full assent to the most radical tenets of gender theory. What is obvious to most everyone (except the bill’s authors) is that such ideological assent signals a willingness to reject sexual boundaries. It is that rejection that makes sexual chaos far more likely in the home, not less. Is that the goal? If minors can consent to invasive transitioning interventions, what can they not consent to? There is also the reality that SB407 is hardly the only bill in California attacking parental rights. SB 107, passed and was signed into law in September of last year, allowing minors to be brought to the Golden State against the will of a parent if it is for the sake of seeking gender transitioning. In-state parents are not really calling any shots either, according to AB 957 which puts parental custody in jeopardy absent the guardian’s support of their child’s “gender identity.” Absent full support, which is not defined in the bill, a parent can be charged by a court with child abuse. The age at which the child’s desires to begin transitioning must be accommodated is not mentioned, but the bill’s author, Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) used an example of a seven-year old in arguing the merits of this bill. Now this is the author of the article talking here: At a recent speaking event I attended for the Awake Americans launch, some protestors carried a sign that read, “We don’t co-parent with hate groups.” Bemused, a few of us commented that obviously we don’t want them to co-parent with us either, so…no problem. But their meaning was more sinister. It was not that they would not co-parent our kids with us, it was that we are unfit to co-parent our own kids with them. They see our kids as theirs to parent and ours to lose. Biden said as much out loud recently, “There’s no such things as someone else’s child. Our nation’s children are all our children.” There’s no such thing as someone else’s child. In no situation do normal people act as though that were true. I do not decide when to speak to other people’s children about sex, nor take them home with me at will. I don’t even know their food allergies much less make pivotal decisions for them. Someone could dismiss Biden’s words as an empty platitude or incoherent ramblings except that they reflect a real perspective that is incrementally creeping into policy. https://www.dailywire.com/news/governor-vetoes-bipartisan-bill-protecting-womens-sports Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Protecting Women’s Sports North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bipartisan bill that would protect women’s sports on Wednesday. HB 574, which is titled the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and passed with bipartisan supermajorities, would prohibit men from playing in women’s sports in middle schools, high schools, and universities. “We don’t need politicians inflaming their political culture wars by making broad, uninformed decisions about an extremely small number of vulnerable children that are already handled by a robust system that relies on parents, schools and sports organizations,” the Democratic governor stated. “Republican governors in other states have vetoed similar bills because they hurt their states’ reputation and economy and because they are neither fair nor needed.” The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act was passed with the support of two Democrats in the state legislature — Rep. Michael Wray in the House, and Sen. Val Applewhite in the Senate. If Cooper’s veto is overridden, the bill would apply to all public schools and any private school that competes against public schools. Applewhite said that her vote was “a tough decision to make” and was based on conversations with coaches and other constituents in her district. One umpire told the Democrat that changes in strength levels between boys and girls can start as soon as seven years old. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Applewhite received “bad threats” after her vote. When approached by The News & Observer, Wray declined to comment on why he supported the bill. Cooper also vetoed SB 49, named the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” and HB 808, which would ban sex change treatments for minors. Unlike the women’s sports bill, these two bills passed with no Democratic support. Cooper’s vetoes of HB 574 and HB 808 are likely to be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since the GOP holds supermajorities in both houses, thanks in part to Rep. Tricia Cotham, who switched parties from Democrat to Republican in April and voted for all three bills. However, the path forward for the Parents’ Bill of Rights is less certain, since one Republican, Rep. Hugh Blackwell, voted against the bill, leaving Republicans one vote short of overriding the governor’s veto on that bill. Cooper is not the only Democratic governor to veto bipartisan bills surrounding protecting womens’ sports, banning sex change treatments for minors, and strengthening parental rights in education. Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana vetoed three similar bills Friday, all of which saw multiple Democrats join Republicans to support them in the state legislature. In a press conference, Edwards compared the bills’ supporters to segregationists during the Civil Rights Movement. We now go to Phoenix… https://thepostmillennial.com/phoenix-city-council-votes-to-send-unclaimed-firearms-to-national-police-of-ukraine?utm_campaign=64487 Phoenix City Council votes to send 'unclaimed' firearms to National Police of Ukraine The Phoenix City Council passed a vote last week that allows up to 600 unclaimed guns from Phoenix to be donated to the National Police of Ukraine. The plan is going through a contract with a company, DT Gruelle, that is specially approved for overseas arms trading. Around $200,000 worth of firearms will be handed over to the company for shipment, according to the Arizona Daily Independent. Under Arizona City law, unclaimed arms need to be resold within one year after they have been obtained by the city. The arms are disposed of or sold "to any business that is authorized to receive and dispose of the article under federal and state law." In the June 28 City Council report, the city "selected approximately 500-600 unclaimed firearms to transfer through Gruelle, a private company which provides export and import services." The plan passed with unanimous support. The report stated that "firearms are unclaimed when there has been no owner contact after a thirty day notice, in which case the City can dispose of them." The Phoenix Police Department states that the firearms are "lost, unclaimed, or found in possession of the Phoenix Police Department." KJZZ said of unclaimed firearms, "essentially they end up in the police department’s lost and found" "Only 9mm, 45mm, 39mm and 12 gauge firearms will be sent," according to the notes. The council promoted the "two year" contract with the private company and, according to the meeting notes, no taxpayer money will be "expended by the City." However, questions about the transfer of arms have been raised. The law in Arizona states that firearms that are authorized to be sold by the city need to be sold "to the public" by the business. The company's website says, "We have a breadth of experience due to 40 years of continuous support to the United States and over 150 other countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine." "We comply with all required procedures which permeate through our ongoing operations," it goes on. The company has a history of working in Ukraine. In April of 2022 last year, a report showed that a township in Pennsylvania worked with DT Gruelle to raise funds for the Ukrainian war effort, according to the Tribune-Democrat. Now this! Is it time to boycott Ben & Jerry’s? https://www.newsweek.com/ben-jerry-boycott-calls-july-4th-message-1810991 Ben & Jerry's Faces Boycott Calls Over 4th of July Message Ben & Jerry's is facing a boycott after calling on the United States to "commit to returning" stolen Indigenous land in its 4th of July message. On Independence Day, the iconic American ice cream brand sparked outrage on social media by publishing a Twitter post with an image reading: "The United States was founded on stolen Indigenous land. This Fourth of July, let's commit to returning it." In the caption, the company added: "It's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it." Ben & Jerry's message generated a flood of negative responses on social media, with some calling it the company's "Bud Light moment," referring to controversy and subsequent boycott after the beer brand partnered with a transgender activist in April. Other Twitter users called on the company to be the first to give up its profits and properties, including factories, buildings and stores. Others said that the company should be returning its factory land to the Abenaki people. "Ok you start. Relinquish your headquarters," one Twitter user wrote. "This should be easy then," wrote another. "Shut down and donate all of your land, facilities, and assets to indigenous people." Others accused the company of virtue-signaling—the practice of expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character, social conscience and awareness of a certain issue, just for the sake of appearing good in people's eyes. Scrutiny has continued to escalate over the company's support of the LGBTQ+ community and the Black Lives Matter movement, among other polarizing issues.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 7th, 2023. Samaritan Ministries How are you paying for your health care, and how’s it working out? If it’s working perfectly, great! If not, then listen closely, because I have a solution for you. A Biblical solution. Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who pay one another’s medical bills. Here’s how it works. When a medical need arises, you choose the provider that’s right for you, and have a say in the treatment you receive, even if it’s a non-conventional approach. Your medical bills are shared with fellow members, and your need is covered in prayer. It’s affordable, and you can join anytime, even today. Learn more at samaritan ministries dot org slash cross politic. We start today off with world news as Ukraine and Russia are playing a game of he did it - he did it. https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-russia-accuse-each-other-planning-imminent-attack-europes-largest-nuclear-plant Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of planning imminent attack against Europe's largest nuclear plant Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning an imminent attack against one of the world's largest nuclear plants. In a video address Tuesday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that information from Ukrainian intelligence officials shows the "Russian military has placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units" of the Za-po-ree-zia Nuclear Power Plant – located in southeastern Ukraine and occupied by Russian troops. The "foreign objects" were placed on the roof of the plant's third and fourth power units, according to a statement from the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces. "Their detonation should not damage power units but may create a picture of shelling from Ukraine," the statement said. In Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov raised the specter of a potentially "catastrophic" provocation by the Ukrainian army at the nuclear plant, which is Europe’s largest but has its six reactors shut down. It still needs power and qualified staff to operate crucial cooling systems and other safety features. Over the last year, the U.N.'s atomic watchdog repeatedly expressed alarm over the possibility of a radiation catastrophe like the one at Chernobyl, where a reactor exploded in 1986. While Russia and Ukraine regularly traded blame over shelling near the plant that caused power outages, Ukraine has alleged more recently that Moscow might try to cause a deliberate leak in an attempt to derail Kyiv’s ongoing counteroffensive in the surrounding Za-po-ree-zia region. Moscow, meanwhile, had accused the Ukrainians of "deliberate sabotage" of the Ka-hove-ka hydroelectric power plant, claiming Kyiv was "pursuing the goal of depriving Crimea of water." The International Atomic Energy Agency has officials stationed at the Russian-held plant, which is still run by its Ukrainian staff. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said his agency's most recent inspection of the plant found no mining activities, "but we remain extremely alert." We now go to California. https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-bills-keep-pride-marching-long-past-june California Bills Keep Pride Marching Long Past June The infernal provocation that is Pride Month might be over, but the marches continue through the legislature in California. They are here, they are queer, and they are coming for your children — legally. Multiple bills at various stages in the California legislative process proclaim who ultimately has authority of your kids, and it’s not you. Some have understandably garnered much media attention, but SB 407 is working its way through the Assembly without much fanfare or discussion. SB 407 would require all potential foster families to demonstrate their capacity and willingness to facilitate pharmaceutical and surgical interventions for “gender-expansive” children. Even if the child seems to give no indication of such inclinations at the time, the resource family must be assessed with the understanding that need for such care could arise at any stage of development. Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) in introducing the bill, claimed it would protect children from being placed in “hostile foster homes.” Hostile homes are the homes of any foster families who are unwilling to commit to actively supporting gender transition interventions for minors. SB 407 effectively institutionalizes a prohibition against orthodox Christians as well as other religious believers. It effectively prohibits foster parents who think it unwise to allow the mutilation of perfectly healthy body parts on minors. Current and historic data give us insight into the demographics of those most prone to foster non-related babies and minors. Barna Group’s research shows that Christians engage in adoption, foster care, and other ways of aiding vulnerable children more than the average. “Practicing Christians (5%) are more than twice as likely to adopt than the general population (2%). Catholics are three times as likely. And evangelicals are five times as likely to adopt as the average adult.” Practicing Christians are also nearly three times more likely to have seriously considered foster care, and 65% of non-kin foster parents attend religious services weekly — compared to 39%for the general population. In any just world such families willing to stretch themselves to help kids would be sought after, not precluded from the foster system. However, the only families fit to foster, according to the supporters of this bill, are those who give full assent to the most radical tenets of gender theory. What is obvious to most everyone (except the bill’s authors) is that such ideological assent signals a willingness to reject sexual boundaries. It is that rejection that makes sexual chaos far more likely in the home, not less. Is that the goal? If minors can consent to invasive transitioning interventions, what can they not consent to? There is also the reality that SB407 is hardly the only bill in California attacking parental rights. SB 107, passed and was signed into law in September of last year, allowing minors to be brought to the Golden State against the will of a parent if it is for the sake of seeking gender transitioning. In-state parents are not really calling any shots either, according to AB 957 which puts parental custody in jeopardy absent the guardian’s support of their child’s “gender identity.” Absent full support, which is not defined in the bill, a parent can be charged by a court with child abuse. The age at which the child’s desires to begin transitioning must be accommodated is not mentioned, but the bill’s author, Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) used an example of a seven-year old in arguing the merits of this bill. Now this is the author of the article talking here: At a recent speaking event I attended for the Awake Americans launch, some protestors carried a sign that read, “We don’t co-parent with hate groups.” Bemused, a few of us commented that obviously we don’t want them to co-parent with us either, so…no problem. But their meaning was more sinister. It was not that they would not co-parent our kids with us, it was that we are unfit to co-parent our own kids with them. They see our kids as theirs to parent and ours to lose. Biden said as much out loud recently, “There’s no such things as someone else’s child. Our nation’s children are all our children.” There’s no such thing as someone else’s child. In no situation do normal people act as though that were true. I do not decide when to speak to other people’s children about sex, nor take them home with me at will. I don’t even know their food allergies much less make pivotal decisions for them. Someone could dismiss Biden’s words as an empty platitude or incoherent ramblings except that they reflect a real perspective that is incrementally creeping into policy. https://www.dailywire.com/news/governor-vetoes-bipartisan-bill-protecting-womens-sports Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Protecting Women’s Sports North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bipartisan bill that would protect women’s sports on Wednesday. HB 574, which is titled the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and passed with bipartisan supermajorities, would prohibit men from playing in women’s sports in middle schools, high schools, and universities. “We don’t need politicians inflaming their political culture wars by making broad, uninformed decisions about an extremely small number of vulnerable children that are already handled by a robust system that relies on parents, schools and sports organizations,” the Democratic governor stated. “Republican governors in other states have vetoed similar bills because they hurt their states’ reputation and economy and because they are neither fair nor needed.” The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act was passed with the support of two Democrats in the state legislature — Rep. Michael Wray in the House, and Sen. Val Applewhite in the Senate. If Cooper’s veto is overridden, the bill would apply to all public schools and any private school that competes against public schools. Applewhite said that her vote was “a tough decision to make” and was based on conversations with coaches and other constituents in her district. One umpire told the Democrat that changes in strength levels between boys and girls can start as soon as seven years old. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Applewhite received “bad threats” after her vote. When approached by The News & Observer, Wray declined to comment on why he supported the bill. Cooper also vetoed SB 49, named the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” and HB 808, which would ban sex change treatments for minors. Unlike the women’s sports bill, these two bills passed with no Democratic support. Cooper’s vetoes of HB 574 and HB 808 are likely to be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since the GOP holds supermajorities in both houses, thanks in part to Rep. Tricia Cotham, who switched parties from Democrat to Republican in April and voted for all three bills. However, the path forward for the Parents’ Bill of Rights is less certain, since one Republican, Rep. Hugh Blackwell, voted against the bill, leaving Republicans one vote short of overriding the governor’s veto on that bill. Cooper is not the only Democratic governor to veto bipartisan bills surrounding protecting womens’ sports, banning sex change treatments for minors, and strengthening parental rights in education. Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana vetoed three similar bills Friday, all of which saw multiple Democrats join Republicans to support them in the state legislature. In a press conference, Edwards compared the bills’ supporters to segregationists during the Civil Rights Movement. We now go to Phoenix… https://thepostmillennial.com/phoenix-city-council-votes-to-send-unclaimed-firearms-to-national-police-of-ukraine?utm_campaign=64487 Phoenix City Council votes to send 'unclaimed' firearms to National Police of Ukraine The Phoenix City Council passed a vote last week that allows up to 600 unclaimed guns from Phoenix to be donated to the National Police of Ukraine. The plan is going through a contract with a company, DT Gruelle, that is specially approved for overseas arms trading. Around $200,000 worth of firearms will be handed over to the company for shipment, according to the Arizona Daily Independent. Under Arizona City law, unclaimed arms need to be resold within one year after they have been obtained by the city. The arms are disposed of or sold "to any business that is authorized to receive and dispose of the article under federal and state law." In the June 28 City Council report, the city "selected approximately 500-600 unclaimed firearms to transfer through Gruelle, a private company which provides export and import services." The plan passed with unanimous support. The report stated that "firearms are unclaimed when there has been no owner contact after a thirty day notice, in which case the City can dispose of them." The Phoenix Police Department states that the firearms are "lost, unclaimed, or found in possession of the Phoenix Police Department." KJZZ said of unclaimed firearms, "essentially they end up in the police department’s lost and found" "Only 9mm, 45mm, 39mm and 12 gauge firearms will be sent," according to the notes. The council promoted the "two year" contract with the private company and, according to the meeting notes, no taxpayer money will be "expended by the City." However, questions about the transfer of arms have been raised. The law in Arizona states that firearms that are authorized to be sold by the city need to be sold "to the public" by the business. The company's website says, "We have a breadth of experience due to 40 years of continuous support to the United States and over 150 other countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine." "We comply with all required procedures which permeate through our ongoing operations," it goes on. The company has a history of working in Ukraine. In April of 2022 last year, a report showed that a township in Pennsylvania worked with DT Gruelle to raise funds for the Ukrainian war effort, according to the Tribune-Democrat. Now this! Is it time to boycott Ben & Jerry’s? https://www.newsweek.com/ben-jerry-boycott-calls-july-4th-message-1810991 Ben & Jerry's Faces Boycott Calls Over 4th of July Message Ben & Jerry's is facing a boycott after calling on the United States to "commit to returning" stolen Indigenous land in its 4th of July message. On Independence Day, the iconic American ice cream brand sparked outrage on social media by publishing a Twitter post with an image reading: "The United States was founded on stolen Indigenous land. This Fourth of July, let's commit to returning it." In the caption, the company added: "It's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it." Ben & Jerry's message generated a flood of negative responses on social media, with some calling it the company's "Bud Light moment," referring to controversy and subsequent boycott after the beer brand partnered with a transgender activist in April. Other Twitter users called on the company to be the first to give up its profits and properties, including factories, buildings and stores. Others said that the company should be returning its factory land to the Abenaki people. "Ok you start. Relinquish your headquarters," one Twitter user wrote. "This should be easy then," wrote another. "Shut down and donate all of your land, facilities, and assets to indigenous people." Others accused the company of virtue-signaling—the practice of expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character, social conscience and awareness of a certain issue, just for the sake of appearing good in people's eyes. Scrutiny has continued to escalate over the company's support of the LGBTQ+ community and the Black Lives Matter movement, among other polarizing issues.

Welcome back to a new season of The Next Big Thing podcast! In this episode, we chat about the intersection of design and AI with Lauren DeVane, founder of The Bemused Studio. Together, we explore why many people view AI as a threat to their jobs and discuss how design and creativity can work with, rather than against, this rapidly evolving technology. Lauren shares her insights on why the distinction between art and design is subjective and how AI comes from prompting. We dive into the differences between creativity and technical skills and discuss how designers can build their skills to stay ahead in the industry. Rather than fearing the impact of AI, Lauren encourages designers to embrace learning and to see this technology as a positive tool for their careers. We explore how creativity is essential for staying ahead in the field and how designers can use their skills to create meaningful, impactful work. The power of this innovative tool also extends far beyond design alone. Brands can use Midjourney AI to streamline their product photography process by creating high-quality backdrops without the need for an elaborate photo shoot. We also discuss how product photographers can use Midjourney AI to plan out their own photo shoots by experimenting with different lighting and backdrop options so they can create a clear vision for their shoots. Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebemusedstudio/ Get on the wait list for Lauren's Bais Camp: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63c75f8fde520bd60dc32e13 Try Midjourney for yourself (not sponsored BTW): https://www.midjourney.com/

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week's episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Our guest: Akeiva Ellis, co-founder of The Bemused  Today's Topic: Helping young adults get #finlit Rita asks Akeiva: What did your financial education journey look like as a young adult? What are some common myths you hear about building wealth? What are some of the money topics young adults should learn about? Meet our guest: Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner, educator, and proud daughter of immigrants. She is the co-founder of The Bemused. She and her husband promote inclusive financial literacy for young adults through YouTube video content, an online program, and speaking on personal finance topics under the brand. Akeiva currently serves as an ambassador for the CFP Board and has been quoted in various media outlets, including The Boston Globe, Business Insider, RIA Intel, and CNBC. She has also been a featured guest on PlanStronger TV and numerous podcasts. She hosts the podcast Ballentine Broadcast: Conversations on Black Wealth. In 2021, Akeiva was recognized by ThinkAdvisor as a Luminary in Diversity & Inclusion. She was also recognized by Financial Planning magazine as an industry Rising Star and was named to Investment News' class of 40 under 40 — the youngest person to grace this list in its 8-year history. Read all about it here: 40under40inadvice.com/winners/akeiva-ellis/ And learn more about Akeiva's new company at thebemusedtv.com. Learn more about Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: MargueritaCheng.com • Listen to Rita's podcast show: MargueritaChengRadio.com • Watch the video interviews on YouTube: www.MargueritaCheng.tv

A shopper who ordered six eggs from Sainsbury's received a box of eggcustard tarts instead as the country struggles with a shortage on thesupermarket shelves.据英国《每日邮报》网站16日报道，在英国艰难应对超市货架商品短缺之际，一名从塞恩斯伯里超市订购了六个鸡蛋的消费者却收到一盒蛋挞。The customer, who made theonline order through Uber Eats, said she ‘burst out laughing' when she realizedthey had substituted the product in her basket.这名通过优食公司网上下单的顾客说，当她意识到他们替换了她购物车中的商品时，她“大笑起来”。The shopper told the Mirror: “I didn't receive any notifications to let meknow they were out of stock so was bemused whenI saw the egg custard tarts and twigged it was a substitute when I realized the eggs were missing.”这位购物者告诉《镜报》，“我没有收到任何通知说他们断货了，所以当看到蛋挞而不是鸡蛋时我蒙了，后来反应过来蛋挞是替代品。”The woman said she hascontacted Uber Eats over the order but they are yet to respond. 这位女士说，她已经就订单问题联系了优食公司，但是他们还没有做出回应。It comes as pub chainWetherspoon, and supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldihave been hit with supply disruption.报道称，与此同时，连锁酒吧韦瑟斯普恩斯以及乐购、塞恩斯伯里、阿斯达、利德尔和奥乐齐等超市都受到供应中断的打击。According to officialfigures, the price of a box of a dozen eggs has gone up by more than 22%.根据政府官方数据，一盒12个鸡蛋的价格上涨了22%以上。Some supermarkets havebeen limiting the number of eggs you can purchase. The shortage has been partlyblamed by another outbreak of avian flu, but also a delayed knock-on impact from millions of birds dyingduring the heatwave over the summer.禽流感的爆发导致约4800万只鸡被扑杀，一些超市已经开始限制消费者购买鸡蛋的数量。Supplies are now underthreat as farmers are fighting to tackle soaring costs alongside an outbreak ofbird flu.报道称，农民因为能源、燃料、劳动力和饲料等方面的开支飞涨而遭受重创。Speaking to MailOnline,the outspoken farmer said: ‘It's notbecause we as farmers don't want to produce eggs, it's because we can't affordto produce eggs. All we want is a fair price to cover our costs and continueproducing British eggs.'在接受《每日邮报》采访时，一位直言不讳的农民说道：“并不是因为我们作为农民不想生产鸡蛋，而是因为我们负担不起生产鸡蛋的费用。我们想要的只是一个公平的价格来支付我们的成本并继续生产英国鸡蛋。Food and farming ministryDefra said that there was no ‘immediate threat' to the food supply chain,including eggs. 英国环境食品和乡村事务部表示，食物短缺对包括鸡蛋在内的食品供应链没有“直接威胁”。 Outspoken 英[aʊtˈspəʊkən]；美[aʊtˈspoʊkən]Adj. 坦率的，直言不讳的Knock-on 英[ˌnɒk ˈɒn]；美[ˌnɑːk ˈɑːn]Adj. 使产生连锁反应的Bemused英[bɪˈmjuːzd]；美[bɪˈmjuːzd]Adj. 困惑的；茫然的Twig 英[twɪɡ]；美[twɪɡ]v. （突然地）懂得，理解

In 1963, a Gilded Age estate in Millbrook, New York, became a venue for academic research into therapeutic uses for LSD, led by psychologist Timothy Leary. Over the next few years evolved into the home of the psychedelic movement of 1960s America. Guests were invited to turn on, tune in, drop out. Bemused locals first saw their new neighbours as harmless. But, as Devin Lander tells Don, as their number and notoriety grew, so did a moral panic across America.Produced and mixed by Benjie Guy. Senior producer: Charlotte Long. For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!

19th October - a discussion of the confusing acts and omissions of activists, celebrities and the woke.Much love and gratitude, Belle x

As we near our 300th official episode, we brought this episode out from our vault! We had so much fun chatting about this tropical bird that nests on the Galapagos Islands. We learn so much each week and we know you will enjoy this episode. The Blue-Footed Booby is one of 6 "Booby" species and inhabit the Pacific Ocean. Their iconic feet are so distinctive and they been a favorite of many bird enthusiasts. Like any marine bird, they are facing tremendous pressure as our oceans continue to suffer from overexploitation and pollution. Another species you will want to know more about. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at allcreaturespod@gmail.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk to Bemused, one of the best known macro-slaughter mappers in the Doom community, creator of his early solo project Dank Midis and Linedefs, Cryogenics, and the Cacoward winning Abandon. He has also contributed to a few projects I have been a part of with maps in Flotsam and Haste. We talk about his original Dank Midis project, early inspirations, how to draw thousands of lines, and Bemused's abundance of map scraps.

This interview was ostensibly to unpack Sanlam's recently released interim results - and look at the way ahead for the company whose vision is to the the most admired financial services company in Africa. Both subjects were covered in some depth, but before getting there, Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty shared how he feels about the lack of progress on his Koos Bekker-type remuneration package (less money, more upside on the share price) and spent time unpacking August's headline-grabbing raid on life offices by Competition Commission officials. And, the critical aspect of public trust, on which companies like his live or die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before she began a career in financial advice, Akeiva M. Ellis had ambitions to be a teacher. “It's funny how I ended up doing that anyway," she said of her current work as a financial education specialist with Ballentine Partners and as co-founder of The Bemused, a personal finance website. You can find show notes and other information at CarsonGroup.com/Framework.

This week Mikey & Jeremy Ketchup on Batgirl, The Flash, and a Roadhouse reboot, They also go all the way on a commentary of Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused". 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/m79ArEJpd70 Christine Andreas' shows in NY at 54 Below: Love Is Good, beMused, And So It Goes…, Cafe Society, and most recently PIAF - No Regrets had the NY Times accusing her of “ …electrifying her audiences, transforming them with pure alchemy and delicately killing with the sheer beauty of her voice… ” On Broadway, this multiple-award-winning singer, actress, and two-time Tony nominee starred as Jacqueline in the recent revival of La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer, and created the role of Marguerite St. Just in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She captured theatergoers' hearts as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady (Theatre World Award), Oklahoma! (Tony Nomination) and On Your Toes (Tony Nomination). National audiences remember her portrayal of Margaret Johnson in a much-acclaimed national tour of The Light in the Piazza. Concerts include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Café Carlyle & Feinstein's 54 Below, garnering her the prestigious Mabel Mercer award and the 2016 Bistro Award for Ongoing Artistry in Concert and Cabaret. She has also worked with major symphonies nationwide. Television credits include Law & Order: SVU, The Cosby Show, PBS' Musical Comedy Tonight, Taylor Benson in Another World, and Ava Gardner in Fox's mini-series Mia, Child of Hollywood. Collaboration with her husband, Grammy nominated producer & composer Martin Silvestri and writer Joel Higgins led to her West End debut starring in their musical The Fields of Ambrosia, followed by concerts in London, Paris, Rome, Australia and the White House. These concerts were the basis for her award-winning CDs: Love is Good, Here's to the Ladies and The Carlyle Set. 

Welcome to another episode of the Conversations for Financial Professionals podcast where we are shaping the next generation of financial advice. On today's livestream episode we have Akeiva M. Ellis.   Akeiva is powerhouse in the financial services industry. In her current role with Ballentine Partners, she works as the Financial Education Specialist where she develops financial education content and strategy and hosts the Ballentine Broadcast: Conversations on Black Wealth. She feels here life's calling is to promote economic equity, justice, and empowerment and does so through several activities. One of those is through her Youtube channel The Bemused. Co-run with her husband, they make sense of all things money for young adults just like them. They also offer MONEY 180™, a course for young adults seeking to develop culturally inclusive financial literacy skills.   In our discussion we talked about:  

At least two of the accused in the Zandile Gumede corruption trial have run into issues with paying their lawyers, leading to yet another postponement in the matter that has been in and out of court for about four years. The trial was meant to start in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban on Monday. The matter, which was heard in a packed courtroom, saw Judge Sharmaine Balton express frustration at last-minute matters raised by the defence lawyers. She then postponed the matter to 27 July for pre-trial issues to be resolved in chambers. The trial itself was postponed to 1 August when the matter was expected to commence. Balton, however, warned all attorney's that she wanted to get the matter under way at the soonest. She stressed that the pre-trial matters heard in court on Monday should have been resolved at the previous pre-trial hearing. "This trial is going to take a long time to complete. It is likely to take at least a year. We need to get the matter under way, and you all need to be ready to commence," she said. Several issues raised in court Cynthia Nzuza, the wife of former eThekwini city manager Sipho Nzuza, did not have a lawyer present in court. Her lawyer was only called once proceedings began, with the court hearing that Nzuza had only informed the lawyer that her services were required at around 10:30. Her lawyer indicated that there were some constraints with payment and that this still had to be resolved. Sandile Ngcobo, who was represented by well-known criminal trial attorney Jimmy Howse, indicated that he ran into financial troubles and could no longer afford Howse. Balton then said that Ngcobo, who did not qualify for a legal aid lawyer because he is employed at the eThekwini Metro, should seek other options. "If he cannot afford Mr Howse, he is going to have to look at other options," she said. Another accused, Zithulele Mkhize, was not in court, citing influenza. A stayed warrant was issued for his arrest until 27 July. The court heard that Mkhize also could not afford the full services of his lawyer. Meanwhile, Jay Naidoo, the lawyer representing Gumede, indicated he would bring an application to oppose the racketeering charges. "We feel this is not supported by evidence. We filed an objection to the charges. The objection will only be entertained once the full indictment has been read," he said. Senior state advocate Ashika Lucken opposed all applications made in court. She told the court that the accused needed to expeditiously resolve their finances and other matters. "We are ready to go," she said when asked if the State was ready for trial. Gumede, councillor Mondli Mthembu and others are accused of colluding with corporate entities and others to circumvent the outcome of the municipality's supply chain management protocols to the tune of more than R350-million. She allegedly gave instructions to the bid specification committee, bid adjudication committee and bid evaluation committee, despite mayors not being allowed to get involved in tender specification processes. The Asset Forfeiture Unit and the Hawks seized 10 properties, including the plush Prestondale residence of Gumede's co-accused, Hlenga Sibisi. The ANC removed Gumede and other senior party members from the powerful, decision-making executive committee of eThekwini in September 2019 after the party asked her to resign a month before.

In this episode I have a chat with Benjogami: creator of Toilet of the Gods, Down the Drain, and co-creator of Abandon (with Bemused and Scotty). We talk about those halcyon Doom days of the 90s, Benjo's challenges with creating the expansive maps of Abandon, and I get weird with my interpretation of his 90s throwback wad, Down the Drain.

I think the burning question we all have is how to build sustainable wealth. Building wealth is great, but maintaining it and sustaining it is a whole other conversation. Look at the statistics behind lottery winners. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who win a lottery or receive a large windfall go bankrupt within a few years. So you've got to know the keys to building wealth, and then keeping that wealth. Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner and educator. She works as the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a financial planning firm serving high net worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand catering to young adults. In this episode, Akeiva's sharing her 6 step MUSICAL method to building and sustaining your wealth.LinksThe Bemused YouTubeThe Bemused websiteAkeiva on InstagramEpisode SponsorsThanks to Issuu for sponsoring the show. Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney.Thanks to Wealthfront for sponsoring the show. To start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to http://www.wealthfront.com/MyMoney Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring the show. Shopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.Thanks to My First Million for sponsoring the show. If you're the type of person who's like me and always thinking about new business ideas and startup ideas, start listening today to the My First Million podcast on any podcast player.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let's Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bemused by the new legislation on no fault divorce? Baffled by what a conditional order means? Look no further - Samara Brackley and Tara Lyons go through the new law so you don't have to. An essential potted guide for all family practitioners looking to get to grips with one of the most significant law changes in recent years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yanely was joined this week by Akeiva and Meshack Ellis, a husband and wife duo on a mission to help young adults make sense of money through their platform: The Bemused. In this podcast, Akeiva and Meshack share how they learned about money and the strategies they took to achieve their personal money wins in their early 20s. They also share with us about the importance of educating members of the Black community on money as well as Akeiva's experience as a financial planner for the top 0.01%.   

Gav was joined by Malc and Deano at the bar after another disappointing match for the Lads, this time a loss at home against MK Dons!What's the crack?Ah man... What do you even say to that?What can Alex Neil even do in this situation?Cba.#SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alanah welcomes back Akeiva Ellis, financial planner and educator, for a discussion on Akeiva's project "The Bemused," a financial literacy plan for young adults, that answers the question: how can other advisors focus on this critical and underserved demographic? Alanah Phillips is a Recruiter with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., Member SIPC.

Comrade, rock 'n' roller, sometime Desolation Radio host and Welshman Stefan AKA "Shrieking Tinman" (@phased_bemused on the Twitter) joins Jack, Yair and Geraint to talk about the legacy of South Park and its ceaselessly vulgar brand of social commentary; whether it really curdled the brains of a generation, whether it has now truly "gone woke", and whether co-creator/sole writer & director Trey Parker is the Pasolini of post-1997 America.

Music videos are great! You get to see your favourite artists racing around in gold Lamborghinis, writhing around on the floor in fur coats and throwing fist fulls of dollars in the faces of bikini-clad models. Bemused by the endless displays of ostentatious wealth depicted in the majority of music videos, music producer Luke Jones takes a wry look at the ongoing issue of music and money. When a record label signs an artist, exactly how much money does that artist get, and what do they have to do in return for the advance money? Can an act get rich of just one hit single? Producer Luke is on a mission to find out more!  Here are some links to things that Luke recommends, including the awesome cover of "Word Up" by the rock band GUN. https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast ***** Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire. If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details. You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.  Enjoy the show!   

I think the burning question we all have is how to build sustainable wealth. Building wealth is great, but maintaining it and sustaining it is a whole other conversation. Look at the statistics behind lottery winners. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who win a lottery or receive a large windfall go bankrupt within a few years. So you've got to know the keys to building wealth, and then keeping that wealth. Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner and educator. She works as the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a financial planning firm serving high net worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand catering to young adults. In this episode, Akeiva's sharing her 6 step MUSICAL method to building and sustaining your wealth. LinksThe Bemused YouTubeThe Bemused websiteAkeiva on InstagramEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.com/MYMONEY.Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to http://www.policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.FOLLOW & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let's Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on TikTok @shannahgameShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A poor weekend in the Premier League. We discuss who can feel hard done by and why.Plus, why don't stadium clocks go beyond 90 minutes? And is there a way to stop players stealing yards at throw-ins?Running Order00:00 Intro01:21 Manchester City v Southampton06:25 West Ham United v Manchester United10:32 Brighton & Hove Albion v Leicester City14:04 Liverpool v Crystal Palace18:03 Why stadium clocks stop at 90 minutes21:39 Burnley v Arsenal25:18 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brentford27:04 Norwich City v Watford30:36 Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea32:42 Luton Town v Swansea City36:05 Preston North End v West Brom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Brien talks to the author Luke T. Harrington about his book, “Murder-Bears, Moonshine & Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to leave you Amused, Bemused, and hopefully Informed.” This was such a fun conversation where we talk about the strange stories found in the Bible. We talk about poop and nudity, the weird sex stories and even the parts of the Bible that deal with incest. Buckle up, this is a fun interview and we hope you all enjoy it.Find us on IG:@sacredmn@roguetheologian@revolutioncalebProduced by Chromatone Productions by Caleb Rowe in Seattle, WA.Please take a minute or two and write a review and rate us on ITunes, it really does help! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have brought to light yet another great language debate where we talk about words like: Bemused, MSRP(yes we know its not truly a word but we just wanted to fit it in), growth and more! In this episode filled with philosophy and jokes we dissect the true meaning behind some common words in our life to try and help us get a greater grasp on adulting. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted!#adulting #likeanadult #self-help #community #languageSHOW NOTES:-------------------------------------------0:00 - Gene's new word (preview)01:00 - Intro01:45 - Welcome to the Show! The second time in a row we are not at the woodshed!03:20 - The first word of the Day: Bemused04:05 - Gene's new word05:40 - MSRP; The word Gene requested.07:10 - Dad deep dives the meaning behind MSRP11:05 - The final lonely word: Paradox. What does it mean?15:00 - Paradigm vs. Pattern19:15 - Dad's financial paradigm22:55 - Ashton shares his paradigm and pattern connection25:15 - Permisson vs. Acceptance26:40 - Dad talks on the slippery slope of acceptance equaling permission28:45 - Ashton shares his thoughts about implied permission31:50 - What is growth? The final word of the day.40:00 - The power of intent and being kind and honest with yourself.--------------------------------------------All we want to do is start the conversation and help with adulting! You can join us in that quest. Give us a shout on any of our social media pages or on our website and let us know your valuable opinion!Social media: @adultingdecryptedWebsite: adultingdecrypted.comMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/adulting-decryptedPatreon: Patreon.com/adultingdecryptedSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/adultingdecrypted)

David's Chunk is on how to use humor and to keep your cool. Jimmy is well, just Jimmy. Stay amused while the world is Bemused! Jimmy and David

Nickels, never have we had a more passionate version of Nick, and the length of this episode should be proof enough. Not only does Nick want to know everything that Jess thinks about the movie "Dazed and Confused," he also wants to know what she learned about him with regards to the movie and thanks to last week's special guest, Sami. Nick however fails to ask his questions correctly and thusly receives different feedback than what he anticipated. Simone Biles, standing on platforms for medals and mental health. Nick and Jess talk about their Patreon Exclusive Deep Dive about mental health and how important it is to have this conversation right now. Aaaaand, Nick just HAS to talk about CRYPTO. No, but seriously, have you seen that market? Shiz is bonkerz. He doesn't claim to know much OR to be offering you financial advice, but we promise to make it interesting thanks to finding the perfect metaphor about crypto currency with... you guessed it... anal beads. All that and more. -- ​ Bubbles and Things Soaps: Special listeners only special for high end, geeky soaps with code "YDKNick" at bubblesandthingssoaps.com  -- CHECK US OUT PATREON TWITTER INSTAGRAM https://www.youdontknownick.com

I had the chance to speak to someone who doesn't live too far away from me, and that was Micheal Huxley from Bemused Backpacker. I spoke to Michael about the journey he took into starting Bemused Backpacker and how he had transitioned from being a nurse to a full-time travel blogger and making his business a success. Over the years, Michael's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, The Globe and Mail, USA Today Travel, NASA and much more. One of the most important topics with spoke about was the importance of travel bloggers being paid for any work they undertake. He passionately feels if all travel bloggers demand to get paid for the work they do, in doing so, they will pave the way for other travel bloggers to do the same. He explains why this is so important as it would stop brands and companies from mistreating bloggers. Michael talked to me about the fact that he felt a lot of bloggers were after freebies, and he explains why that is not good for the business. I also spoke to Michael about how perseverance and consistency are critical as a travel blogger and how that longevity can lead you to a successful career in the business. We discussed some of Michael's memorable places and a few tales, where a cat once saved his life. Michael also spoke to me about what he gets up to when he is not working and travelling. It was great to get to know Michael. After our talk, we actually met up for a drink, and I look forward to seeing him in the future to discuss more of our travels. You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/cSwCkgw04WY). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. #travelpodcast #podcast #travelblogger ... Stay connected with Mike. Website https://bemusedbackpacker.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bemusedbackpack Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bemusedbackpacker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oA3A0GwuRW8KOGOqjvCEg Pinterest https://www.pinterest.co.uk/bemusedbackpack/ ... Stay connected with me. Website https://shebsthewanderer.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/

Ant was joined yesterday by Chris and Niall following an utterly crazy match at the Stadium of Light against Accrington... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack? What the f*ck happened there? The lads try to break it all down a bit...The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Games of two halves may well be overrated; What is going on with our second half performances? How desperately do we need our back line to stabilise?Cheers for listening! #SAFC #EFL See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we head back to high school for 1999's Trippin', starring Deon Richmond and Donald Faison! We talk about how little information there is about this movie that's currently out there, we give an abridged version of black history in cinema, and discuss why there is always a huge agreement gap between critics and fans when it comes to high-school/teen comedies. Plus, we talk about one of the most absurd (and absolutely real) video games we've ever come across. Next week: Steven Soderbergh's The Limey, starring Terence Stamp. Follow The Podcast: Twitter: @The1999Podcast Instagram: @the_1999_podcast Follow Jared Stossel Twitter: @JaredShameless Instagram: @heymynameisjared Follow Andrew Tucker Twitter: @TUCKmeinatnight Instagram: @craftdrew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/1999-podcast/support

Chuka Umunna was once touted as a future leader of the Labour Party. In this week’s IC Interview, he explains why you may be able to do more good in the world of business than politics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of the Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion series, I interview Akeiva Thomas, CFP®, Wealth Planning Associate with Ballentine Partners and YouTube star. Each week, she publishes fun videos to educate her millennial fans about money and makes these lessons accessible to a diverse audience. Her ultimate goal? Close the black wealth gap and make sure financial literacy is an inclusive endeavor. With almost 8,000 subscribers, she is clearly well on her way to accomplishing her goal. Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com. Show Notes: Bemused: http://youtube.com/thebemused Instagram: @thebemused  Special offer: 10% off my program, the #AdultingBootCamp using promo code BMS2020. Course enrollment is not open at this time, but listeners can join the waitlist here: www.bit.ly/adultingbootcamp Our Guest's Bio: Akeiva is a financial planner and educator. She is a Wealth Planning Associate at Ballentine Partners LLC, a wealth management firm based in the greater Boston area serving high net worth individuals and families. At Ballentine, Akeiva also serves as co-leader of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial literacy brand catering to young adults. Akeiva is one of the youngest Certified Public Accountants and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals in the nation and has a passion for helping young adults like herself build wealth. For more information, go to www.linkedin.com/in/akeivamthomas. Be sure to sign up for the Breaking Money Silence® podcast and not miss an episode! 

This episode is sponsored by: https://www.snowballwealth.com/ Akeiva is such a rare find! This Brooklyn-born Certified Financial Planner works with uber-wealthy individuals to manage their wealth. She has her masters in Financial Planning, which led her to be one of just 3.5% of Black and Latinx Financial Planners. At just 22 years old, Akeiva could not find relatable voices in the financial space and she decided to take on the challenge of sharing her voice. She created a YouTube channel called "The Bemused" with her fiancé and shares content about all things personal finance for her generation. Follow along with Akeiva's journey on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/thebemused and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebemused/

It's an honor to welcome Luke T. Harrington to the show. We discuss his 7-year odyssey that spanned 3 different publishers to actually bring this book to life. We reflect on Elisha sending out murder bears to enact vengeance on some rowdy teenagers. Luke shares his favorite bathroom humor (i.e. poop joke) story from the Old Testament. We even ponder why there are so many prostitutes casually mentioned throughout the Bible. Buckle up kids, this one's a wild ride!   Get Luke's book Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed.   For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/489.   The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

Humor has been rather hard to find in 2020. We've had month after month of very serious happenings. When the world is falling apart, laughter feels wrong—even callous. Serious things call for a serious countenance... right? In this episode of Persuasion, Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson kick off a late summer miniseries called Getting By. Each episode of the series includes a special guest who has something specific to share about how we can get by in life considering the world as it is today. Luke T. Harrington joins this conversation to help us see the value of humor—especially in dark times. His latest release from Thomas Nelson is titled Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed. This nonfiction humor book looks at some of the odd tales in the Bible, examining and casting new light on some of the Bible's stranger moments. Luke's work flows from a truly unique perspective on life and faith. And that perspective is one we all need if we are to move forward and remain emotionally stable during life's trials, both personal and societal. Humor is good for our psyche—relieving stress and disarming our defenses. Although humor may not come naturally to us, we can borrow the lens from friends like Luke. Is it OK to chuckle at the absurdities we see in the world? How about the ones we see in Scripture? Does humor discount suffering and sorrow? How does humor enrich our faith? Conversation touches on the importance of humor and how our faith can actually be strengthened when we learn to take ourselves—and life—a little less seriously. Listen in for dialogue on questions like these as we learn how to get by together. Then continue the conversation on Twitter @PersuasionCAPC or in the CAPC members-only community on Facebook.

Humor has been rather hard to find in 2020. We've had month after month of very serious happenings. When the world is falling apart, laughter feels wrong—even callous. Serious things call for a serious countenance... right? In this episode of Persuasion, Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson kick off a late summer miniseries called Getting By. Each episode of the series includes a special guest who has something specific to share about how we can get by in life considering the world as it is today. Luke T. Harrington joins this conversation to help us see the value of humor—especially in dark times. His latest release from Thomas Nelson is titled Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed. This nonfiction humor book looks at some of the odd tales in the Bible, examining and casting new light on some of the Bible's stranger moments. Luke's work flows from a truly unique perspective on life and faith. And that perspective is one we all need if we are to move forward and remain emotionally stable during life's trials, both personal and societal. Humor is good for our psyche—relieving stress and disarming our defenses. Although humor may not come naturally to us, we can borrow the lens from friends like Luke. Is it OK to chuckle at the absurdities we see in the world? How about the ones we see in Scripture? Does humor discount suffering and sorrow? How does humor enrich our faith? Conversation touches on the importance of humor and how our faith can actually be strengthened when we learn to take ourselves—and life—a little less seriously. Listen in for dialogue on questions like these as we learn how to get by together. Then continue the conversation on Twitter @PersuasionCAPC or in the CAPC members-only community on Facebook.

Kiwi driver Scott Dixon has been left scratching his head at a decision he believes may have cost him a second victory at the prestigious Indy 500. Despite dominating the race, the 2008 champion finished runner-up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this morning. Dixon was running right behind leader Takuma Sato when a big crash brought the race under caution with five laps remaining. But, rather than wave a red flag and pause the lap counter, officials let the race run out behind the safety car - handing the Japanese driver his second Indy 500 title. Speaking to media after the race, a disappointed Dixon admits he was bemused by the decision.

A free chapter from my upcoming book, ‘Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed.’

Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from The Bible To Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed. Get it? Luke T. Harrington's latest book is a must-read for that immature junior high kid who still lives within all of us.

Cushrow and Kerwin has special guest Mike Huxley, an ex-Charge Nurse now travel blogger. They discuss how safe is it to fly in times of COVID-19.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/passrider)

Bemused and bloodied, the party reluctantly scurries away from the corpse of a man with the words “Chosen of the Shadow” branded into his forehead, just ahead of a horde of his fellows. They make their way to the Children’s signal beacon, and Pimur manages to focus his saidar talent for his favorite element to light the beacon fire with perhaps a bit more flair than is strictly necessary.   Quercus considers the wisdom of sneaking into the enemy camp (it’s the last thing they’ll expect, obviously) while Amena fusses with her new ter’angreal and keeps Ashendari out of trouble. With Lance hovering at the edge of consciousness and the watchpost of the Children up in flames, the party decides to flee for Dal Sherandu. More giant dogs block their way, while gunshots behind them speed their steps. Twitter: @just_role Instagram: @just_role_with_it_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/66qgJRj Patreon: www.patreon.com/JRWI   

Todays episode we are still in quarantine but our good friend Sean from Bemused by Expression is on call for a discussion on the importance of fans in the game and we discuss the top 5 picks in the upcoming NFL draft

This week we are joined by two-time Tony Award® nominee Christine Andreas. Our guest today is Christine Andreas, a multiple-award-winning singer, actress, and two-time Tony nominee. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Jacqueline in the recent revival of La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer, and also created the role of Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She captured theatergoers' hearts as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, as Laurey in Oklahoma! as well as her performance in On Your Toes (Tony® Nomination). Audiences across the country remember her portrayal of Margaret Johnson in the much-acclaimed national tour of The Light in the Piazza. Her concerts include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Café Carlyle & Feinstein's/54 Below. Christine's most recent show, PIAF-No Regrets, was recorded in London with a 36-piece orchestra and is now available both on CD and in a limited edition collectors vinyl release.   Christine sat down with our Director of Marketing, Nella Vera, to discuss how Broadway has changed with modern sound systems, the process of originating a role, and how life imitated art during her time in The Light In The Piazza. For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/christine-andreas-3/ See Christine rehearsing for her Bemused show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Bg1ftap5Y Listen to Christine sing “Fly Me To The Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0FPxCHtEc&list=OLAK5uy_lnTB-MAz4W_S3kIOKaC7KyWTPLfjZxn30   Credits This podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Adrian Karnani and produced by Grace Benigni, with support from the Feinstein's/54 Below marketing staff. Artwork by Philip Romano. Follow Nella on Twitter at @spinstripes and Adrian on Instagram at @adriankarnani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everyone, I know it's been a hot minute and I am sorry to have vanished on you. I wish I could say that this is me announcing the triumphant return of the Bemused Podcast, but unfortunately things are still very much in flux. I will be posting something that will explain the situation more in the future, but now just know that everyone here at Bemused very much appreciates the love and support you have shown for the project.   This episode was recorded a couple months back as part of our Utah Theater series. My good friend Liz joins me to discuss her experience on being an actor/director/mad scientist of the arts. Don't worry, it will all make sense soon. Liz is incredibly thoughtful about how she approaches her work as an artist, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent in studio.  I hope you enjoy this episode and as always, thank you again for your love and support.

--{ "Will the Real Rulers of America Please Stand Up? Orwell Gave us Daily 2 Minutes of Hate, But it's 24/7 from Media and Deep State." © Alan Watt }-- Snow - Increased Taxes on Essentials - Monitored, Socialized System - Trilateral Commission, Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House), Council on Foreign Relations - Unification of Europe, the Americas, Pacific Rim Region - The Milner Group, Incredibly Powerful Organization, Inner Circle and Outer Circle; Orwell's Inner and Outer Parties - Monsanto was Presented as a Solution, Genetically Modified, Terminator Gene so Farmers Couldn't Save the Seed and Replant it; Done Under the Guise of Feeding the World - Saved Natural Seeds in Vaults - If You Repeat the Information They've Put Out in Their Own Books, You're a Conspiracy Theorist - Trusting Media to Tell You What is Right, Wrong, True or False - Under a Spell, Amused, Bemused, the Muses - Socialism is the Totally Scientific Control of Everyone on the Planet from Birth to Death - H.G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, People Will Only Exist for the Rulers of the State - The Deep State - China, Simple Propaganda, The Communists were Suddenly Going to Be the Capitalists - We Gave Our Manufacturing to China, Paid to Send it There - Service Economies, Dog Paddles until Exhausted and Drowns - Trump, Ukraine, Why was the Colonel Listening and Who was he Listening For - Climate Change, Manufactured Emergency to Save Us All - George W. Bush Surrounded by Neocons - After 9/11, Slickly Moving the Whole Crisis Over to Iraq - Scotland, The Celtic Allergy to Tyranny - Mandatory Licensing to Be Able to have Children - Orwell's Concerns about Censorship of Literature - Aldous Huxley, Painless Servitude - Agenda 21, 2030 - Destruction of Common Culture, Religion, the Family - 5G, Complete Surveillance, Breathing in Nanoparticles - Ready for 6G? How AI will Shape the Network of the Future, an Article from MIT Technology Review - Agenda 21, No Private Vehicles - Making 5G Work Indoors - We Live Inside Cages of Electricity in Our Houses - Outdoor Surveillance Cameras Will Be Largest Market for 5G Internet of Things Solutions - Testbed for 5G-Powered Drones Coming to North Carolina - 5G Drones for Ridesharing, Deliveries and Industrial IoT - 2019 Triangle Smart Cities Summit Features 5G Networks, Drones - The Guardian Goes Orwell on Climate, an Article from CFACT - Green Roof Requirements On the Rise - Bezmenov Talked About Your Money Being Spent on Useless, Ridiculous Projects - ‘Largest Sloping Green Roof' Collapses, 2011 - City Tech Collaborative Targets 2020 for Putting Heat Mapping Tool in Urban Planners Hands - Jane Fonda and Ted Danson Arrested at Weekly Climate Change Protest - Berkeley to Ban Natural Gas - All Social Cancers Start in California - Seattle Mayor Proposes a Heating Oil Tax - 70% of Millenials Would Vote for Socialists - A Third of Millenials Approve of Communism - California's Prop 47 Leads to Rise in Shoplifting and Thefts - Feds to Experiment with Allowing Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras. *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Nov. 3, 2019 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Part 2 of our episode on Trotsky! We cover Trotsky's exile, his work on Fascism and ultimate assassination. Enjoy!

Privet Comrades! This episode is part 1 of our 2 part series on the Bolshevik (for a time at least) boy Leon Trotsky. We're delighted to be joined by the Soviet Savant Tinman who talks to us about his life, his role in the Russian Revolution, his theories on Permanent Revolution and Uneven Development. Sit down with some borscht and enjoy!

We have been a bit MIA as of late, but don't worry, all is about to be revealed. Give this episode a listen and learn all about where Bemused is headed. We also have a very exciting announcement that may or may not involve a certain flaxen haired lawyer. Trust me, it's gonna be good. Thanks for hanging in with us.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Bemused Podcast. This episode is all about Halloween. We got candy corn, pumpkin spice, and the kissing prowess of brass instruments? The rating for this one is a soft PG-13 for a couple Bible swear and a couple moments of innuendo. The recording volume is a little low, so you might want to listen to this one with the volume up! 

News bulletin read by student journalist Joe Bell. Donald Trump's speech at U.N provokes a bemused reaction, Bill Cosby has been sentenced to prison for charges of sexual assault and Flight of the Concords have appeared on the late show with Stephen Colbert

ENGLISH VERSION OF THIS PODCAST: Search for "The Radio Vagabond". Da jeg var til TBEX Travel Bloggers Conference mødte jeg Michael Huxley fra The Bemused Backpacker. Ikke alene er han en superflink fyr, han har også en af de største rejseblogs i Storbrittanien.  I denne episode lukker han virkelig op for posen og deler ud af gode råd om, hvordan man kan gøre sin rejseblog til sit levebrød.   LINKS: Tak til Michael Huxley fra The Bemused Backpacker. Bestil hans bøger her. Rejseblogger konferencer: TBEX, TravelCon, and Traverse. Sponsor Hotels25.dk Følg Radiovagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.

DANISH VERSION: Search for Radiovagabond (one word).   When I was at TBEX Travel Bloggers Conference I met Michael Huxley from the Bemused Backpacker. Not only he's a great guy, but he's also got one of the biggest travel blogs in The UK. In this episode, I sit down with Mike and he's sharing a lot of great advice for travel bloggers and for people thinking about becoming one.     LINKS: Thank you to Michael Huxley from The Bemused Backpacker. Get his books here. Travel conferences: TBEX, TravelCon, and Traverse. Sponsor Hotels25.com Music with license from FindTheTune.com  Pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com  Follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Hello and welcome to The Five By. Your reliable source of rapid-fire board game reviews. 00:00 Mike - Introduction 00:44 Calvin - The Legend of Korra: Pro-Bending Arena (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230050/legend-korra-pro-bending-arena) 05:37 Lindsay - Bemused (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217974/bemused) 10:56 Ruth - Junk Orbit (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247360/junk-orbit) 16:34 Sarah - Machine of Death (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/138311/machine-death-game-creative-assassination) 21:41 Ruel - Trains (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121408/trains) 26:55 Mason - Outro 27:17 Network Bumper Inside Voices Network (https://www.insidevoicesnetwork.com/) Media Fellowship (http://bit.ly/IVFnews) Special Guest: Calvin Wong.

These last few months, I've spent a fair amount of time musing over my own artistic identity and my place within the bigger space. What does it meant to be a "deep house DJ"..."progressive DJ"..."tech-house DJ"..."Burner DJ" [cringe]...and so on? Does it even matter? Artistically, no, not in the slightest. But practically, I've come to believe that it does, evidenced by the constrained expectations and sometimes bemusement of promoters who book me. Unfortunately, being perceived and labeled on a singular dimension isn't such a great thing. But the good news is that the solution is to just keep doing what I love to do: releasing mixes that weave in and out of moods and feelings, taking you to a destination hopefully different than where you started. Hope you enjoy the ride... Tracklist here: http://bit.ly/2hk6M5J Upcoming gigs: bandsintown.com/atish My mailing list: http://bit.ly/atishmusic FB: fb.com/atishmusic IG: instagram.com/atishmusic

Ace and Ray discuss the best way to patch old concrete basement walls, bathroom remods, and fixing cracks in a foundation. Adam also talks about his various fights against extortion, and gives an update on his deck.

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As you will hear in this PODCAST, I have now reached a point in my life and ministry where I am easily bemused. Bemused by a question that I more and more frequently get asked.   When I am out speaking at a camp or a conference, often times a young man or woman just starting out in the ministry, or headed for his first ministry, will with furrowed brow and pen poised at the ready ask me this singularly significant question:   What do you wish you knew then that you know now?    Meaning, if I could turn the clock back and start over completely...    What is the ONE THING that you know now that you wish you had known then?   What one lesson have you learned over your now forty-two years and counting of ministry that you wish you had learned right out of the chute, right at the beginning?   Ironically enough, it is the very lesson that Jesus sought to communicate to His men here in Matthew 10, this right at the beginning of their first missions trip.   Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.   HAPPY LISTENING.   And if you are encouraged by this message, PLEASE “Share” a link to this podcast with your family and friends.     God bless you as you listen.

The first in a weekly series of conversations with local food champions, as part of Powell River's 50-mile eat-local challenge, now in its fourth year. In this installment, I talk with Jeffrey Renn, the owner, manager, and chef at Bemused Bistro in Powell River, about his commitment to local food. Bemused Bistro is located at 4623 Marine Avenue in Powell River, BC, and is open Fridays and Saturdays until midnight and Sundays. Mondays through Thursdays, The Curry Hut is serving Indian food (less local, but worth checking out).

My Muse is the life of every party.  He does keg-stands and plays beer-pong like he was born to the game… This episode of the Drabblecast podcast opens with a DrabbleNews story about immortal jellyfish, jellyfish that under certain circumstances can reverse the aging process. In the Drabble, a stalker cheerfully greets, drugs, and kidnaps […]

大馬著名博客：Jeff Ooi。 Producer: Jeremiah Foo Host/Editor: Jerry & Fang Genre: Audio Podcast Language: Mandarin Release Date: January 23, 2006 Duration: 16'56" 相信很多人都覺得 Jeff Ooi 是個時間很多的人；又或者他是那種能夠充份利用自己的時間的人：不斷地寫下一篇又一篇的震撼性的貼文。 真的，在大馬的部落格世界裡面，不懂得 JeffOoi.com 的人真的少之又少。就算你看不懂英文，也懂得這個爭議性十足的博客。 這集的 bemused 裡，胡某找上了這位名人，和他作了一段訪談。 還有還有：闕小姐也終於找到時間到錄音室做節目。 Jeff Ooi 的部落格。 用 iTunes 訂閱 。 First Published in bemused podcast.

香港獨立媒體人：葉蔭聰。 Producer: Jeremiah Foo Host/Editor: JerryWho Genre: Audio Podcast Language: Mandarin/Cantonese Release Date: January 19, 2006 Duration: 12'49" 香港獨立媒體是一個以網際網絡為媒介的中文新聞中心。 我們非常榮幸地能夠邀請到編輯之一的葉蔭聰老師在這 bemused podcast 的首播裡為大家講述這扛著沉重的使命感的媒體是如何誕生的，並暢談中文部落格的內容區別和香港獨立媒體在這次韓國農民在世貿大遊行內扮演的角色。 香港獨立媒體官方網站。 用 iTunes 訂閱 。 First Published in bemused podcast.