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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz explain how to use prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi to their fullest potential. ---
Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Blossom to Brilliance: Sunhee's Stage Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-09-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄이 찾아온 전주의 거리는 아름다웠습니다.En: The streets of Jeonju were beautiful with the arrival of spring.Ko: 벚꽃이 만개해 길을 따라 하늘 위로 펼쳐진 꽃비를 만들었습니다.En: Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, forming flower rain as they unfolded towards the sky along the road.Ko: 선희는 그 벚꽃길을 걸으며 학교 연극 연습을 하고 있었습니다.En: Sunhee was walking along the cherry blossom path while practicing for the school play.Ko: 그녀는 학교에서 성실한 학생으로 소문이 나 있었지만, 무대 위에서는 늘 주눅이 들곤 했습니다.En: Although she was known as a diligent student at school, she always felt timid on stage.Ko: 그녀는 마음 깊숙이 무대에서 빛나길 원했지만, 자신감이 부족했습니다.En: Deep down, she wanted to shine on stage, but she lacked confidence.Ko: 선희는 학교 연극에서 중요한 역할을 맡았습니다.En: Sunhee took on an important role in the school play.Ko: 친구들에게 감동을 주고 선생님에게 칭찬을 받고 싶었습니다.En: She wanted to move her friends and receive compliments from her teacher.Ko: 하지만, 그녀는 무대에 설 때마다 긴장해서 대사를 잊어버릴 것만 같았습니다.En: However, every time she stood on stage, she felt tense and as if she might forget her lines.Ko: 친구 태양과 지수는 이미 연극부에서 많은 경험을 쌓아 자신감이 넘쳤습니다.En: Her friends Taeyang and Jisoo had already gained a lot of experience in the drama club and exuded confidence.Ko: 선희는 그들을 보며 자신의 부족함을 느꼈습니다.En: Seeing them, Sunhee felt her inadequacies.Ko: 어느 날 선희는 결국 결심했습니다.En: One day, Sunhee finally made a decision.Ko: "지수야, 너한테 중요한 이야기가 있어,"라고 조심스레 입을 열었습니다.En: "Hey Jisoo, I have something important to tell you," she cautiously started.Ko: "나 좀 도와줄 수 있니?"En: "Can you help me?"Ko: 지수는 선배로서 많은 연극을 경험했습니다.En: Jisoo had experienced many plays as an upperclassman.Ko: 그녀는 따뜻한 미소로 대답했습니다. "당연하지, 선희야. 함께 연습하자!"En: She answered with a warm smile, "Of course, Sunhee. Let's practice together!"Ko: 지수는 선희에게 대사를 암기하는 방법과 무대 위에서 당당히 서 있는 법을 가르쳐주었습니다.En: Jisoo taught Sunhee how to memorize her lines and stand confidently on stage.Ko: 매일 벚꽃길을 따라 학교로 가며, 선희는 지수와 함께 연습했습니다.En: Every day, as she walked along the cherry blossom path to school, Sunhee practiced with Jisoo.Ko: 작은 변화들이 있었고, 서서히 자신감을 찾을 수 있었습니다.En: There were small changes, and gradually, she was able to find her confidence.Ko: 드디어 리허설 날이 왔습니다.En: Finally, rehearsal day came.Ko: 교실이 임시 무대로 꾸며졌고 학생들은 자리에 앉았습니다.En: The classroom was set up as a temporary stage, and the students sat in their seats.Ko: 선희는 커튼 뒤에서 두근거리는 마음을 다스리고 있었습니다.En: Behind the curtain, Sunhee was calming her racing heart.Ko: "이번엔 잘해낼 수 있을 거야,"라고 그녀 자신을 다독였습니다.En: "This time, I can do it," she encouraged herself.Ko: 무대에 오른 순간, 조명이 선희를 환하게 비추었습니다.En: When she stepped on stage, the lights brightly illuminated Sunhee.Ko: 그녀의 마음속 두려움은 놀랍게도 사라졌습니다.En: Her fear, surprisingly, vanished.Ko: 지수에게 배운 대로 그녀는 한 마디, 한 마디 대사를 똑똑히 말했습니다.En: Just as she had learned from Jisoo, she clearly enunciated each line.Ko: 그녀의 움직임에는 명확한 자신감이 담겨 있었습니다.En: Her movements carried a clear confidence.Ko: 관객석에서는 친구들이 집중하며 선희를 바라보고 있었습니다.En: In the audience, her friends focused intently, watching Sunhee.Ko: 공연이 끝나고, 교실에는 큰 박수가 울려 퍼졌습니다.En: After the performance ended, loud applause filled the classroom.Ko: 선생님과 친구들은 모두 손뼉을 치며 격려의 말을 건넸습니다.En: Teachers and friends clapped and offered words of encouragement.Ko: 선희의 얼굴에는 환한 미소가 번졌습니다.En: A bright smile spread across Sunhee's face.Ko: 그녀는 자신의 약점을 극복한 것에 감격했습니다.En: She was moved by overcoming her weaknesses.Ko: 그날 이후, 선희는 무대 위에서의 경험을 통해 자신을 한층 더 믿게 되었습니다.En: After that day, Sunhee came to believe in herself more through the experience on stage.Ko: 그녀는 자신감을 얻었고, 자신의 약점마저도 힘으로 전환할 수 있다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: She gained confidence and realized that even her weaknesses could be transformed into strength.Ko: 벚꽃이 만개한 거리에서, 선희는 봄바람과 함께 새로운 시작을 향해 나아갔습니다.En: On the street where cherry blossoms bloomed, Sunhee moved forward towards a new beginning with the spring breeze. Vocabulary Words:timid: 주눅이 든diligent: 성실한inadequacies: 부족함cautiously: 조심스레rehearsal: 리허설enunciated: 똑똑히 말했습니다illuminated: 환하게 비추었습니다overcoming: 극복한encouragement: 격려applause: 박수transformed: 전환할blossoms: 벚꽃spring breeze: 봄바람confidence: 자신감experience: 경험temporary: 임시calming: 다스리고vanished: 사라졌습니다movements: 움직임focused: 집중bright: 환한compliments: 칭찬flower rain: 꽃비memorize: 암기하는diligence: 성실함enthusiasm: 열정performance: 공연stage: 무대overcame: 극복한believe: 믿게
In this video, I break down why I didn't sell my position in Harrow Inc. (HROW) after the stock dropped 30% following earnings. I walk through how I think about stocks like a business owner, not a trader — and why the price is often just noise. We look at HROW's real fundamentals: revenue growth, free cash flow, margins, and debt. Then I show you exactly how I evaluate analyst models and DCF valuations, and why one number can change everything. I also share my full position, my risk management approach, and my exit plan. If you've ever panicked when a stock dropped, this one's for you. [Link to YouTube Video]Dapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker SpreadsheetCheck out my current portfolio on
En este episodio @Mike_Santana y @Juan_XHUNos hablan de...The Smashing MachineThe BeautyKnight of the seven kingdoms4 EstacionesBlossom ShanghaiLord of the ringsDisfruten este show. Recuerden que ustedes y nosotros...#SomosFugitivos @FugitivosMX
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, we're joined by Ryan Naru from Joby Aviation. Major shoutout to Joby for joining us on this week's episode of the show to talk about their progress with the pilot program. ---
FIPS is an open source mesh networking project that enables devices to connect directly to each other without relying on any central servers or infrastructure. Today's internet depends on companies and governments that can monitor, censor, or shut down communication at will. FIPS solves this by giving every node a cryptographic identity and encrypting all traffic automatically, so no one in the middle can see or block what you're doing. Nodes discover each other and route messages through the mesh on their own, and regular apps like browsers and SSH clients work on top of it without any special setup.Arjen on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1hw6amg8p24ne08c9gdq8hhpqx0t0pwanpae9z25crn7m9uy7yarse465grJonathan on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub19wavu4f7l6l43h24jyskn7fvzy37kcfp67aqjtmv2qgy4lp34nhsda8p6k FIPS Repo: https://gitworkshop.dev/npub1y0gja7r4re0wyelmvdqa03qmjs62rwvcd8szzt4nf4t2hd43969qj000ly/relay.ngit.dev/fips Tollgate: https://tollgate.meSovereign Engineering: https://sovereignengineering.io/ EPISODE: 193BLOCK: 939631PRICE: 1465 sats per dollar(02:03) Introducing FIPS and the goal of a middleman free internet(04:16) Why static IPs fail for hosting and how FIPS reframes identity(05:51) Decoupling transport and routing: protocol-agnostic design(06:50) Peer discovery across Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and local broadcast(07:43) Future global routing ideas and decentralized discovery(09:05) Local mesh handshakes, Noise encryption, and Bloom filters(11:02) Community meshes, resilience, and mixed transports(11:42) Starlink and bridging meshes over the wider internet(13:21) Use case: protest resilience and reconnecting to the world(14:08) Origins: conferences, Sovereign Engineering, and NoDNS(16:04) From NoDNS to FIPS: faster updates, remaining gaps(17:10) Economics: sats for peering and incentive-aware routing(18:00) Abuse, DDoS surfaces, and defenses via npubs and rate limits(19:45) Learning from mesh hype cycles and bootstrapping adoption(22:32) Lowering app friction: make existing apps work over FIPS(25:12) DNS trick: IPv6 mapping and transparent transport(27:08) Backwards compatibility as a must-have for scale(28:08) Rethinking data flow with Nostr streams and local hosting(30:12) Offline-to-online spectrum and graceful reconciliation(31:10) Status update: early servers, testers, and bandwidth limits(32:20) Physical constraints: MTU, Bluetooth, LoRa(36:00) Reality checks: pitfalls, past meshes, and expectations(38:12) New primitives: Nostr, Blossom, eCash; Jonathan's role(40:37) Identity concerns, key rotation, and operational practices(46:10) Hosting sensitive services: hot keys(48:09) Self-hosting privately, Tor comparisons, and latency(49:37) Observation, Tollgate incentives, and community privacy(50:40) Tollgate legal concerns and community norms(53:21) Call to action, testing FIPS, and packaging plans(55:10) Closing thoughtsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Welcome to Gamers Corner, your roundup of accessible games for blind and low vision gamers. In this October–December 2025 edition, we share our latest iOS game picks, highlight three runner-ups, revisit a classic Blindfold Games Vault Treasure, and close with a Crossing Consoles recommendation—plus a quick look at end-of-year awards.Hosts: Thomas Domville, Aaron Spelker, and Jesse AndersonLinks (Quick Access)Adventure To Fate: Dungeons (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adventure-to-fate-dungeons/id6743055907Dungeon Scoundrel (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dungeon-scoundrel/id6756222423Echo Chain: Multiplayer (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/echo-chain-multiplayer/id6751758104Lane Defender: Haptic Arcade (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/at/app/lane-defender-haptic-arcade/id6749909197Lenguard (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lenguard/id6747782520Blindfold Games Launcher (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blindfold-games-launcher/id1067124446Stories of Blossom (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581680/Stories_of_Blossom/Stories of Blossom (Itch.io): https://softleafstudios.itch.io/stories-of-blossomStaff Picks (iOS)Adventure To Fate: Dungeons — Platform: iOS — Price: $4.99 (one-time purchase) A turn-based roguelike RPG featuring handcrafted dungeons, multiple character classes, loot collection, and both casual and permadeath modes. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adventure-to-fate-dungeons/id6743055907Dungeon Scoundrel — Platform: iOS — Price: Paid one-time purchase (no ads, no in-app purchases) A tactical roguelike card-based dungeon crawler built around a fixed 55-card dungeon deck, designed for quick 5–15 minute sessions. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dungeon-scoundrel/id6756222423Runner-Ups (iOS)Echo Chain: Multiplayer — Platform: iOS — Price: Free (in-app purchases; full unlock around $2.49) A rhythm and memory-based multiplayer puzzle game for up to four players, with modes like Battle Royale and Arcade and full accessibility support. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/echo-chain-multiplayer/id6751758104Lane Defender: Haptic Arcade — Platform: iOS — Price: $0.99 (one-time purchase) A minimalist, haptic-first…
Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome back our very first guest, actress, casting director, writer, and producer Jennifer Nash. With a career spanning nearly 40 years in television, film, and theater, Jennifer has appeared in iconic shows including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Home Improvement, Full House, Growing Pains, Sliders, Blossom, Silk Stalkings, and In the Heat of the Night. More recently, she appeared in the cult comedy Bigfoot I Love You on Amazon Prime Video, created by her brother Marcus Nash, where she delivers a hilarious performance as "The Clog Lady." Beyond acting, Jennifer has built an impressive career behind the scenes as a casting director, contributing to major projects including the hit series Mindhunter. But Jennifer is also creating her own original work.
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The luminous palette - a rich, stained glass collection of citrus, scarlet and pinky-purples - is the first of Sarah's colour combinations that we'll walk through in depth for this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series.Sarah explains the six key colours, which ones to use together throughout the year, and the flower families which she considers the most prominent and productive as they pass the colour baton through the year.In this episode, discover:How to use Sarah's luminous palette without overwhelming your gardenThe key plant families and varieties that reliably deliver bold, stained‑glass colourSarah's favourite colour combinations and how to place ‘shouty' colours so they look intentionalA simple season‑by‑season planning method using two‑month blocks and the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gatecrasher' idea to keep colour going from March to OctoberProducts mentioned:Euphorbia ceratocarpahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-ceratocarpaTulip 'Ballerina'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerinaTulip 'Black Parrot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrotTulip 'Rococo'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-rococoTulip 'Go Go Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-go-go-redTulip 'Mariette'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-marietteTulip 'Purple Heart'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-purple-heartLunaria annuahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annuaCrocosmia 'Lucifer'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/crocosmia-luciferPhlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradiseDahlia 'Thomas A. Edison'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-thomas-a-edisonSweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvetSweet Pea 'King Edward VII'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-king-edward-viiSweet Pea 'Matucana'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucanaSalvia 'Jezebel'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebelFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: When Spring Allergies Blossom into Unexpected Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-04-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的空气中弥漫着淡淡的芬芳,樱花公园里人来人往。En: The air in spring was filled with a faint fragrance, and people were coming and going in the Yinghua Gongyuan.Zh: 柔和的阳光透过樱花树,洒在地面上,形成斑驳的光影。En: Gentle sunlight filtered through the yinghua trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground.Zh: 安和宝第一次约会就在这样的背景下展开。En: An and Bao's first date unfolded against this backdrop.Zh: 安坐在公园的长椅上,努力保持微笑。En: An sat on a park bench, trying to maintain a smile.Zh: 她喜欢宝的自然开朗,但心里有个小秘密:她对樱花有过敏。En: She liked Bao's natural cheerfulness, but she had a little secret: she was allergic to yinghua blossoms.Zh: 眼睛有点痒,鼻子开始不听话地搔痒,但她不想错过这次完美的约会。En: Her eyes were a bit itchy, and her nose began to itch uncontrollably, but she didn't want to miss this perfect date.Zh: “这里真美,是吧?”宝微笑着。En: "It's really beautiful here, isn't it?" Bao smiled.Zh: 安点点头,尽量不让自己喷嚏连连。En: An nodded, trying hard not to sneeze repeatedly.Zh: 然而,春风一吹,树上樱花的小花瓣飞舞,像是下了一场花瓣雨。En: However, as the spring breeze blew, tiny petals from the yinghua trees danced in the air, like a shower of flower petals.Zh: 安的眼睛越来越红,她感觉到鼻子忍不住得要打喷嚏。En: An's eyes grew increasingly red, and she felt her nose couldn't hold back a sneeze.Zh: “你怎么了,安?”宝略带好奇地问。En: "What's wrong, An?" Bao asked with a hint of curiosity.Zh: 安不好意思,她想努力忍耐,不想破坏这样美好的氛围。En: An was embarrassed; she wanted to endure it and not spoil such a beautiful atmosphere.Zh: 但就在她打算回答时,一个巨大的喷嚏打破了宁静的气氛。En: But just as she was about to answer, a massive sneeze broke the peaceful atmosphere.Zh: 她的鼻子也一阵发红,无法再掩饰她的窘迫。En: Her nose turned red, and she could no longer hide her embarrassment.Zh: “对不起,我不想这样。”安望着地面,声音里带着歉意。En: "Sorry, I didn't want this to happen." An looked at the ground, her voice filled with apology.Zh: 宝愣了一下,然后哈哈大笑:“你知道吗?你真的不必忍耐。我们可以去咖啡厅,那里没有花。”En: Bao paused for a moment, then laughed heartily, "You know? You really don't have to endure it. We can go to a café where there are no flowers."Zh: 安抬起头,看到宝的脸上没有一丝责备,只有温暖的微笑。En: An looked up to see that Bao's face had not a trace of blame, only a warm smile.Zh: 她点点头,心里顿时松了一口气。En: She nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.Zh: 他们起身,离开樱花树的遮盖,朝着不远处的咖啡馆走去。En: They got up, left the cover of the yinghua trees, and headed towards the café not far away.Zh: 对于安来说,这个约会虽然有些意外,但她学会了要诚实面对白己的局限。En: For An, this date was somewhat unexpected, but she learned to be honest about her limitations.Zh: 而宝则更欣赏安的努力与坚韧。En: And Bao appreciated An's effort and resilience even more.Zh: 在咖啡馆里,他们继续着愉快的谈话,享受着彼此的陪伴,没有了花粉的困扰,约会自始至终都温暖如春日的晴天。En: In the café, they continued their pleasant conversation, enjoying each other's company, free from the bother of pollen. Vocabulary Words:faint: 淡淡fragrance: 芬芳gentle: 柔和dappled: 斑驳unfolded: 展开allergic: 过敏itchy: 痒uncontrollably: 不听话地breeze: 春风danced: 飞舞massive: 巨大的atmosphere: 氛围embarrassment: 窘迫apology: 歉意heartily: 哈哈大笑trace: 一丝blame: 责备relief: 松了一口气resilience: 坚韧limitations: 局限appreciated: 欣赏pleasant: 愉快bother: 困扰sunny: 晴天maintain: 保持sneeze: 喷嚏shower: 一场curiosity: 好奇admitted: 承认endure: 忍耐
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Winter Whispers: Love and Art Blossom in Firenze Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-04-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole invernale filtrava attraverso le finestre del caffè, riscaldando l'atmosfera con un'illuminazione soffusa e accogliente.En: The winter sun filtered through the café windows, warming the atmosphere with a soft and cozy light.It: Il caffè, situato in un angolo pittoresco di Firenze, offriva una vista della vivace Piazza della Signoria, con i passanti imbacuccati nei cappotti pesanti, mentre aquiloni di carta colorata volavano tra i bambini che ridevano.En: The café, located in a picturesque corner of Firenze, offered a view of the lively Piazza della Signoria, with passersby bundled up in heavy coats, while colorful paper kites flew among the laughing children.It: Giulia era seduta a un tavolino di legno, il suo sguardo vagava nervosamente tra i piattini pieni di dolci deliziosi e le tazzine di caffè fumante.En: Giulia was seated at a wooden table, her gaze nervously wandering between the plates full of delicious pastries and the steaming cups of coffee.It: Era una studentessa di storia dell'arte, appassionata e sempre alla ricerca di qualcuno che capisse e condividesse la sua passione.En: She was a passionate art history student, always looking for someone who understood and shared her passion.It: Ma ora si sentiva ansiosa.En: But now she was feeling anxious.It: Questo appuntamento con Alessandro la metteva un po' in agitazione.En: This date with Alessandro made her a bit agitated.It: Lui era un musicista conosciuto per il suo talento e la sua fiducia in se stesso, caratteristiche che in qualche modo la intimorivano ma allo stesso tempo la affascinavano.En: He was a musician known for his talent and self-confidence, qualities that somehow intimidated her but at the same time fascinated her.It: Alessandro entrò nel caffè con un sorriso rilassato e sicuro.En: Alessandro entered the café with a relaxed and confident smile.It: "Ciao Giulia", disse con un cenno.En: "Ciao Giulia," he said with a nod.It: Si sedette di fronte a lei, ordinò un cappuccino e iniziò a raccontare storie di concerti e viaggi.En: He sat down across from her, ordered a cappuccino, and began to tell stories of concerts and travels.It: Giulia annuiva, cercando di mascherare la sua ansia con un sorriso.En: Giulia nodded, trying to mask her anxiety with a smile.It: Ma le parole sembravano bloccarsi in gola ogni volta che provava a parlare.En: But the words seemed to get stuck in her throat every time she tried to speak.It: L'atmosfera cambiò quando Alessandro notò un dipinto alle pareti del caffè.En: The atmosphere changed when Alessandro noticed a painting on the café walls.It: "Sai, questo mi ricorda il tuo amore per l'arte", disse con curiosità sincera.En: "You know, this reminds me of your love for art," he said with genuine curiosity.It: Quel commento semplice illuminò Giulia.En: That simple comment illuminated Giulia.It: "Oh, sì!En: "Oh, yes!It: Questo è uno stile fiorentino tipico!En: This is a typical fiorentino style!It: Amo come catturano la luce", rispose con entusiasmo ritrovato.En: I love how they capture the light," she responded with newfound enthusiasm.It: La conversazione iniziò a fluire mentre parlavano di arte e musica.En: The conversation began to flow as they talked about art and music.It: Alessandro raccontò del suo ultimo viaggio a Napoli, tentando di spiegare come la vista del mare e dei vecchi castelli lo ispirassero.En: Alessandro recounted his recent trip to Napoli, attempting to explain how the sight of the sea and old castles inspired him.It: Giulia, sentendosi finalmente a suo agio, parlò delle sue visite ai musei e della sua passione per Botticelli e il Rinascimento.En: Giulia, feeling finally at ease, spoke about her visits to museums and her passion for Botticelli and the Renaissance.It: Improvvisamente, Alessandro prese la sua chitarra, che aveva portato con sé.En: Suddenly, Alessandro took his guitar, which he had brought with him.It: "Non lo faccio spesso al primo appuntamento, ma voglio mostrarti qualcosa", disse con un sorriso malizioso.En: "I don't often do this on the first date, but I want to show you something," he said with a mischievous smile.It: Iniziò a suonare una melodia dolce, sussurrando parole che parlavano delle strade, dei ponti e della magia di Firenze.En: He began to play a sweet melody, whispering words that spoke of the streets, the bridges, and the magic of Firenze.It: Giulia ascoltò incantata, mentre la musica sembrava dissolvere ogni traccia di nervosismo.En: Giulia listened enchanted, as the music seemed to dissolve every trace of nervousness.It: Alla fine della canzone, Giulia rise di cuore.En: At the end of the song, Giulia laughed heartily.It: "È bellissima!En: "It's beautiful!It: Davvero!"En: Really!"It: Lo sguardo di Alessandro si schiarì, felice di aver trovato qualcuno che apprezzava le sue canzoni.En: Alessandro's face brightened, happy to have found someone who appreciated his songs.It: "Posso dedicartela?"En: "Can I dedicate it to you?"It: chiese, e Giulia annuì con gratitudine.En: he asked, and Giulia nodded with gratitude.It: L'appuntamento finì con piani di visitare insieme la Galleria degli Uffizi il fine settimana seguente.En: The date ended with plans to visit the Galleria degli Uffizi together the following weekend.It: Entrambi lasciarono il caffè con il cuore leggero e un sorriso genuino sulle labbra.En: Both left the café with a light heart and a genuine smile on their faces.It: Giulia sentiva finalmente di poter esprimere le sue passioni liberamente, mentre Alessandro aveva trovato una nuova fonte di ispirazione.En: Giulia felt she could finally express her passions freely, while Alessandro had found a new source of inspiration.It: In quell'angolo di Firenze, tra l'arte e la musica, era nata una promessa di amicizia e forse qualcosa di più.En: In that corner of Firenze, between art and music, a promise of friendship and perhaps something more was born.It: L'inverno si sentiva meno freddo e le strade di Firenze sembravano più luminose.En: The winter felt less cold, and the streets of Firenze seemed brighter. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosferathe corner: l'angolopicturesque: pittorescothe passerby: il passantethe anxiety: l'ansiathe student: la studentessathe talent: il talentoself-confidence: la fiducia in se stessonervousness: il nervosismoenthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe castle: il castellothe throat: la golato illuminate: illuminareto inspire: ispirarethe melody: la melodiathe bridge: il ponteenchanting: incantatothe friendship: l'amiciziathe promise: la promessathe painting: il dipintothe musician: il musicistato share: condivideremischievous: maliziosothe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe light: la lucethe date: l'appuntamentoto whisper: sussurrareto dissolve: dissolverethe museum: il museothe Renaissance: il Rinascimento
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Jen and Dawson have now been housemates nearly as long as they've been dating, and Jen is getting itchy: she's grossed out when Dawson wants to use her toothbrush (which he only has to because she commandeered his for makeup purposes) and violated when he starts going through her stuff in the bathroom. Jen channels these feelings into advice for the female students who call in asking for relationship tips, which is fine until Dawson tunes in just as she's saying that although you can delay it with sex, all men leave. Jack is finding out this is true in a sense at the frat house: as he moves in to a capacious single, upperclassman Blossom is moving into a shared room with Eric. Turns out Jack is right to be suspicious about how THAT arrangement came about. On the heels of Pacey's big promotion at [eye-roll] Civilization, Melanie returns with a thrilling offer: her uncle bought a bigger boat and he's taking it out to sail around the Greek Islands...in three days. What will Pacey do? And will his increased contact with Audrey sway his decision? Professor Wilder's new course boasts both Joey and Elliot, the guy Joey literally bumped into in the season premiere. After Wilder (creepily) notices Elliot watching Joey during class and (even more creepily) forces him to talk to her, Joey has to determine whether it's worth getting involved with one of Audrey's exes...or is he? Don't sleep on our episode on "Sleeping Arrangements"!JOIN THE AWT CLUB
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Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence Many families come to homeschooling because reading is not going the way they expected. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have a struggling reader in a homeschool context and why reading difficulties feel so personal for parents. We explore common misconceptions, emotional traps, and how homeschooling changes what is possible for kids who need more time or a different approach. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/ Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Snowy Bond: How Courage and Friendship Blossom in Kopaonik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-28-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Копаоник је био живописан, са снежним покривачем који је покривао све до хоризонта.En: Kopaonik was picturesque, with a snowy covering that stretched all the way to the horizon.Sr: Није било бољег времена за школску скијашку екскурзију.En: There was no better time for a school ski trip.Sr: Групе ученика су се смејале и причале док су се поред њих звиждале скије низ љуске стазе.En: Groups of students laughed and talked as skis whistled down the slopes beside them.Sr: Све је било савршено за један зимски авантуристички дан.En: Everything was perfect for a winter adventure day.Sr: Никола је био у средишту ове узбуђене гужве.En: Nikola was at the center of this excited crowd.Sr: Он је био снажан, храбар младић који је обожавао скијање.En: He was a strong, brave young man who loved skiing.Sr: Њега је увек вукло да покаже колико је вешт на стази.En: He was always drawn to show how skilled he was on the slopes.Sr: Јована, с друге стране, била је обазривија.En: Jovana, on the other hand, was more cautious.Sr: Више је волела да вози лакшим стазама, али је одлучила да на овој екскурзији покуша нешто ново.En: She preferred to stick to easier runs, but decided to try something new on this trip.Sr: Снег је почео све више да пада.En: The snow started to fall more heavily.Sr: Био је то знак да се сви врате у хотел, али Никола је желео нешто више.En: It was a sign for everyone to return to the hotel, but Nikola wanted more.Sr: Одлучио је да се спусти најтежом стазом како би импресионирао све, посебно Јовану.En: He decided to take the hardest slope to impress everyone, especially Jovana.Sr: Јована је видела његову одлучност у очима и бринуло ју је.En: Jovana saw the determination in his eyes and was worried.Sr: Одлучила је да крене за њим и помогне му, ако буде неопходно.En: She decided to follow him and help if necessary.Sr: Када је Никола стигао на врх, снег је већ био густ.En: When Nikola reached the top, the snow was already thick.Sr: Ипак, није одустајао.En: Still, he didn't give up.Sr: Почео је да се спушта брзо, али није прошло дуго пре него што је схватио у колико је опасној ситуацији.En: He started descending quickly, but it wasn't long before he realized how dangerous the situation was.Sr: У једном тренутку је изгубио контролу и пао.En: At one point, he lost control and fell.Sr: Јована је успела да остане стабилна на скијама и пожурила је према њему.En: Jovana managed to stay stable on her skis and hurried towards him.Sr: "Никола!" викнула је док се приближавала.En: "Nikola!" she shouted as she approached.Sr: Никола је био на земљи, снег преко њега.En: Nikola was on the ground, with snow over him.Sr: Погледао је Јовану с мешавином страха и срамоте.En: He looked at Jovana with a mix of fear and embarrassment.Sr: “Жао ми је. Можеш ли ми помоћи?” прошапутао је.En: “I'm sorry. Can you help me?” he whispered.Sr: Заједно, полако и опрезно, Јована је помогла Николи да устане.En: Together, slowly and carefully, Jovana helped Nikola to stand up.Sr: Он је са захвалношћу прихватио њену помоћ.En: He gratefully accepted her help.Sr: Уз њену подршку, успели су спустити се с планине у безбедност.En: With her support, they managed to make it down the mountain safely.Sr: Када су коначно стигли на дно, снег се полако разилазио, откривајући чисто плаво небо.En: When they finally reached the bottom, the snow gradually cleared, revealing a bright blue sky.Sr: Осећај олакшања окупио их је смехом.En: A feeling of relief brought them together in laughter.Sr: “Хвала, Јована,” рекао је Никола с осмехом.En: “Thank you, Jovana,” Nikola said with a smile.Sr: “Научио сам лекцију.En: “I've learned my lesson.Sr: Није увек важно бити најбољи.En: It's not always important to be the best.Sr: Много је важније бити опрезан и знати кад треба да престанеш.”En: It's much more important to be cautious and know when to stop.”Sr: Јована се такође осмехнула, свесна да је ови решавајући тренуци учинили храбријом него што је икад замишљала.En: Jovana also smiled, aware that these decisive moments had made her braver than she ever imagined.Sr: Схватила је да може изаћи из своје љуштуре кад треба.En: She realized that she could come out of her shell when needed.Sr: Њихово пријатељство постало је јаче, ојачано заједничком авантуром и разумевањем.En: Their friendship grew stronger, reinforced by the shared adventure and understanding.Sr: Док је сунце сијало на снегу, Копаоник је био сведок новог пријатељства које је проклијало из снега и храбрости.En: As the sun shone on the snow, Kopaonik witnessed a new friendship that blossomed from snow and courage. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: живописанhorizon: хоризонтadventure: авантураcautious: обазривdescend: спуштати сеimpress: импресиониратиdetermination: одлучностwhisper: проушаптатиrelief: олакшањеblossom: проклијатиcourage: храбростfear: страхembarrassment: срамотаreinforced: ојачанshared: заједничкиdecisive: решавајућиgratefully: са захвалношћуstable: стабиланrealize: схватитиshell: љуштураslope: стазаskis: скијеgradually: постепеноcircumstance: околностwitnessed: бити сведокsupport: подршкаunlikely: невероватноmoment: тренутакresolve: одлучностrequire: захтевати
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If you like the idea of homeschool-style support but do not want to buy a full curriculum, this episode is for you. We break down practical, flexible resources families can use alongside traditional school. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
The Great Project (Patent pending) has finally begun, as Tim and AJ look at an episode of Blossom at Disneyland, a show neither of them have ever watched before!Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ SalisburyCover art by @chipstercreates.bsky.social on BlueskyFacebook: facebook.com/Standby-LineInstagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcastPatreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcastEmail: standbylinepodcast@gmail.com
Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is in the books — and the 13F tells an interesting story. In this video, we walk through every buy and sell Berkshire made in Q4 2025, including new positions, big trims, and what Todd Combs leaving for JPMorgan might have to do with the massive Amazon selloff. We also cover what a 13F actually shows you — and what it doesn't — so you don't make the mistake of copying trades without understanding the full picture.Data pulled from Dataroma.com, where you can track 13F filings for Berkshire Hathaway, Bill Ackman, and dozens of other major fund managers for free. [Link to YouTube Video]Dapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker SpreadsheetCheck out my current portfolio on
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz talk about the first cybercab rolling through the production line at Gigafactory Texas, the five companies who could benefit from eIPP selections taking place soon, and the Fed disagreeing with what to do with interest rates in 2026. ---
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In this episode, Dr. Blossom talks about how the very strengths that built early credibility in leadership can start to work against you as your role grows. She looks at traits like being the reliable one, the fast one, or next level productiivty; and how those strengths can create friction as you expand. This episode challenges leaders to consider whether their strengths still fit the level they're leading at now. Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com IG: @drjenniferblossom THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment
Homeschooling does not have to be an all-or-nothing decision. In this episode, we talk about how parents with kids in public or private school can use homeschool methods to support learning at home without replacing school. We explore who this approach is for, when it is most helpful, and how families realistically fit it into already busy schedules. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Kinsale Capital (KNSL) just reported earnings and the stock dropped 25% from its highs. I bought more. In this video, I break down who Kinsale is, what E&S insurance means, why the combined ratio is the most important number in insurance, what happened with earnings, and why I added to my position.This is not financial advice. I'm a blue-collar welder sharing what I'm learning and doing with my own money. [Link to YouTube Video]Dapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker SpreadsheetCheck out my current portfolio on
Forget the typical meet-cute; this episode features individuals whose paths crossed in extraordinarily unique circumstances. Alex and Sue Tatham met each other on the globally televised dating show "Blind Date" in the UK, leading to a wedding watched by millions. Heather and Tony are Disney enthusiasts who found love across continents thanks to a dating site for fellow fans, MouseMingle.com And after three years of chatting online, Robbie Romu and Avichai Sofer finally met… Only to have their relationship immediately tested by the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war during their first in-person meeting. Suggested episodes: Audacious Love Playlist GUESTS: Alex & Sue Tatham: a couple who met on the British dating show Blind Date in 1988. Their wedding in 1991 was watched by 17 million people Heather & Tony Lash: Heather from Australia and Tony from Florida met through Mousemingle.com, a dating site for Disney fans, in 2015. They got married at Walt Disney World in 2018 Robbie Romu & Avichai Sofer: Robbie from Canada and Avichai from Israel met on a dating site in 2020. Robbie traveled to Israel to meet Avichai in person for the first time on October 6, 2023, a day before the Israel-Hamas war began Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson
Welcome to the first in a brand new miniseries of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', as Sarah delves into the world of colour, and how to use each colour palette to its absolute maximum potential in the garden.In this week's first episode, Sarah shares how the colour system used at Perch Hill came to be, the theories behind mixing certain palettes, and the difference between calm and chaos when combining colours.In this episode, discover:How Sarah's experiences as a florist, gardener and colour-obsessed child shaped her approach to garden colourHow the colour palettes underpin every border at Perch HillWhy misuse of colour can make some gardens feel chaotic The six key colours within each palette, from citrus brights and Venetian velvets to café-au-lait pastels and cool silversWhy no colour is truly “wrong” in a garden, and how the right combinations and contrasts can make even challenging shades singProducts mentioned:Tulip 'Mariette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-marietteTulip 'Sarah Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-ravenTulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawaTulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedroTulip 'Copex Cairo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairoDahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathildaDahlia 'Schipper's Bronze': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronzeDahlia 'Tom's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-toms-choiceDahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-ravenDahlia 'Perch Hill': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-perch-hillDahlia 'Lou Farman': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farmanCosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenzaCosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzlerCosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-xanthosDigitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricotFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
In this episode, I break down the 15% U.S. withholding tax and explain why the “never hold U.S. stocks in a TFSA” rule is often misunderstood. I look at when the warning is valid—and when avoiding U.S. investments can actually hurt long-term results. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DqzwQH3Czas
The crew is back discussing their favorite things of the 90s and beyond. This episode they discuss: 8:12 The history of Mama's Family 17:41 The greatness of Teena Marie 34:39 Whomp! Vs Woot! There It Is 49:23 Grammy tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack 54:32 Michael Jackson biopic full trailer reaction 1:08:55 Maia Campbell's mental health and comeback 1:28:45 Dangerous fashions to have on in the 80s and 90s 1:39:04 Revisiting the Fugees “The Score” BRAND New Voicemail 314-649-3113 Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542 Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1 IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Missing Blossom: A Tale of Adventure in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר חורף קריר בירושלים, גן הבוטני היה מלא בעלעלים רכים שהרוח העדינה חיבקה אותם קלות.En: On a chilly winter morning in Yerushalayim, the botanical garden was full of soft leaves, gently embraced by the mild breeze.He: ט"ו בשבט התקרב והגינה התכוננה לחגיגות.En: Tu Bishvat was approaching, and the garden was preparing for the celebrations.He: מאיה, סטודנטית לבוטניקה עם תשוקה לפרחים נדירים, התהלכה בהערצה בין הצמחים המרהיבים.En: Maya, a botany student with a passion for rare flowers, wandered admiringly among the spectacular plants.He: היא נדהמה מהיופי שהטבע יכול להציע גם בימים הקרים ביותר.En: She was amazed by the beauty that nature could offer, even on the coldest days.He: אלי, הגנן הוותיק של הגן, היה עסוק בהכנת המקום לאירוע הגדול.En: Eli, the garden's veteran gardener, was busy preparing the place for the big event.He: הוא השקיע את כל שנותיו בטיפוח ובשמירה על היופי הזה.En: He had devoted all his years to nurturing and maintaining this beauty.He: לצידו היה נועם, מתמחה צעיר וסקרן, שלמד מאלי את סודות הגינון, אך לפעמים היה מעט שלומפר.En: Beside him was Noam, a curious young intern who was learning the secrets of gardening from Eli, although he was sometimes a bit clumsy.He: הגן היה פיסת טבע מופלאה בירושלים, כל כך שונה מההמולה העירונית שמסביבו.En: The garden was a marvelous piece of nature in Yerushalayim, so different from the urban hustle surrounding it.He: היו שם פסקולים של ציפורים וצלילים עדינים של מים זורמים.En: There were soundtracks of birds and the gentle sounds of flowing water.He: מאיה הוקסמה מכל רגע שם.En: Maya was enchanted by every moment there.He: יום אחד, כשהיא סיימה את סבביה בגן, הבחינה במשהו חסר.En: One day, as she completed her rounds in the garden, she noticed something missing.He: הצמח הנדיר שהיא הכי חיבבה לא היה במקום.En: The rare plant she cherished the most was not in its place.He: דאגה עלתה בליבה.En: A sense of worry arose in her heart.He: האם מישהו לקח את הצמח?En: Had someone taken the plant?He: או גרוע מכך, האם הוא אבד?En: Or worse, was it lost?He: המחשבות רדפו זו אחר זו.En: The thoughts chased one after the other.He: בלי להתמהמה, מאיה פנתה אל אלי.En: Without hesitation, Maya approached Eli.He: "אלי, חייבים למצוא את הצמח לפני החגיגות," אמרה בלחץ.En: "Eli, we must find the plant before the celebrations," she said urgently.He: אלי הבין את החשיבות, ומייד נועם הצטרף לחיפושים.En: Eli understood the importance, and Noam immediately joined the search.He: חיפושים החלו.En: The search began.He: הם חילקו את הגן לאזורים וניגשו למשימה בלהיטות.En: They divided the garden into sections and approached the task eagerly.He: אך הגן היה עצום, וצמחים רבים כל כך.En: But the garden was vast, with so many plants.He: כל התנשאות לרמז הייתה חשובה.En: Every hint towards a clue was important.He: כשהתקרבו לאזור הצמחים המדבריים, מאיה הבחינה במשהו קטן שאינו במקומו.En: As they approached the desert plant area, Maya noticed something small out of place.He: זה היה סימן של מחט קקטוס שנשברה על האדמה.En: It was a broken cactus needle on the ground.He: היא הבינה שנועם, בהיסח דעת, אולי הזיז את הצמח הנדיר.En: She realized that Noam, absent-mindedly, might have moved the rare plant.He: והיא צדקה.En: And she was right.He: לאחר כמה דקות של חיפוש נוסף, הם מצאו את הצמח קשור בין עצי קקטוס אחרים שגודלו באופן דומה.En: After a few more minutes of searching, they found the plant nestled among other similarly grown cactus trees.He: נועם הסמיק במבוכה, אך מאיה חייכה לעברו.En: Noam blushed with embarrassment, but Maya smiled at him.He: "זה קורה לכולנו," אמרה בעדינות.En: "It happens to all of us," she said gently.He: הצמח הושב למקומו הנכון, והחגיגות התנהלו בשלום ובשמחה.En: The plant was returned to its rightful place, and the celebrations proceeded peacefully and joyfully.He: מאיה למדה לסמוך על תחושותיה, והבינה עד כמה חשובה עבודת צוות.En: Maya learned to trust her instincts and understood the importance of teamwork.He: נועם הרוויח ביטחון וזהירות מעשית בעבודתו.En: Noam gained confidence and practical caution in his work.He: הגן המשיך לפרוח, כמו מערכת היחסים ביניהם.En: The garden continued to flourish, just like their relationship. Vocabulary Words:chilly: קרירbotanical: בוטניgentle: עדינהbreeze: רוחapproaching: מתקרבrare: נדיריםwandering: התהלכהspectacular: מרהיביםamazed: נדהמהveteran: וותיקnurturing: טיפוחmarvelous: מופלאהurban: עירוניתhustle: המולהenchanted: הוקסמהhesitation: התמהמהurgent: בלחץimmediately: מיידdivided: חילקוclue: רמזabsent-mindedly: בהיסח דעתembarrassment: מבוכהinstincts: תחושותיהteamwork: עבודת צוותflourish: לפרוחrelationship: מערכת היחסיםdevoted: השקיעcurious: סקרןfascinated: נדהמהcherished: חיבבהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Is Ares Capital (ARCC) still a buy as interest rates fall? In this video, I break down my recent purchase of ARCC at $18.99 and why I view this BDC (Business Development Company) as a long-term "income factory." While many investors fear that Fed rate cuts will hurt dividend stocks, I dive into the Q4 2025 earnings report to show you the "spillover income" safety net, the 108% dividend coverage, and why ARCC's floating-rate debt structure protects its margins. We compare ARCC's total return to the S&P 500, showing that reinvesting dividends (DRIP) is the key to outperforming the market with high-yield stocks. Whether you are a passive income seeker or a dividend growth investor, learn why ARCC's 10% yield and 1.8% non-accrual rate make it one of the safest high-yield investments in 2026. [Link to YouTube Video]ARCC Q425 Investor PresentationDapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker SpreadsheetCheck out my current portfolio on
Grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson
In this episode, Sarah is joined by YouTube phenomenon Huw Richards to talk about his journey from smallholding childhood to seven-acre experimental plot, and the ideas behind his hit book Veg in One Bed. They'll also cover exactly what to sow in late winter, and what'll perform best when sown later – from chillies and aubergines to peas, onions and tomatoes. In this episode, discover:How Huw Richards went from helping on his parents' Welsh smallholding to building a seven-acre experimental food-growing siteThe story behind Huw's first book, Veg in One Bed, and the sheer potential in a single 10x4ft bedHow Huw blends creativity with just enough science to keep things productiveExactly what Huw is sowing in late winter, and why timing mattersHow Huw's now using his land to grow for education, biodiversity and foodEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason IngramProducts mentioned:Pepper 'Padron'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pepper-padronCourgette 'Black Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-black-beautyAubergine 'Slim Jim'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-slim-jimSpring Onion 'North Holland Blood Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spring-onion-north-holland-blood-redTomato 'Sungold'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungoldTomato 'Tigerella'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarellaTomato 'Honeycomb' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
Blossom is back on Rave Culture Cast! We caught up with her aboard Groove Cruise for a powerful conversation about artistic evolution, career risks, and stepping into a bold new era.
In this episode, Dr. Blossom talks about why moving fast doesn't always mean moving well and how the urge to decide things quicker than they're ready to be understood can be a liability for your internal and external world. Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com IG: @drjenniferblossom THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment
In this episode, Dr. Blossom talks about what happens when situations get explained before they've fully unfolded. She breaks down how early explanations can impact decisions and overal fucntionality. ENJOY! Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com IG: @drjenniferblossom THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment
Grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson
From their resistance to deep snow and hard frosts, to long-flowering habits, hellebores are quietly spectacular plants that earn their keep in pots, borders and shady corners.This week we're diving into one of the true stars of the winter garden, focusing on the new varieties that bring a renewed perspective on one of the winter garden's most generous providers, and how to keep them looking their best in the garden or in a vase.In this episode, discover:How to choose hellebore varieties for pots, borders and different garden conditions, from shade to full sun with Corsican typesThe best new and classic hellebores for long winter colour, including Maestro, Merlin, Strawberry Moon, Bijou and the Pretty Ellen seriesHow to cut, condition and arrange hellebores so they stand proud in a vase for two weeksPractical ways to prevent and deal with pests and diseases like aphids, mice damage, leaf miner and black spotTips on soil, compost, potting and feeding so hellebores thrive as long-lived, reliable perennialsProducts mentioned:Helleborus nigerhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-nigerHelleborus argutifoliushttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifoliusHelleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-merlinHelleborus x 'Bijoux'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-bijouxHelleborus x 'Guess'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-guessHelleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-pretty-ellen-redHelleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Spotted'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spottedFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
In this episode, Dr. Blossom shares how she thinks about responsibility versus accountability in leadership. She talks through why staying clear on that line matters as pressure increases and decisions carry more weight. It's a conversation about leading with steadiness instead of stepping in everywhere. LET'S LEAD! Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com IG: @drjenniferblossom THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment
Meet Sarah Vilenskiy, Founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials, a clean skincare brand focused on real relief for chronic dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Founded in Austin, TX in 2020, Blossom Essentials was born out of Sarah's own struggle with severe skin conditions and her frustration with products that promised results but failed to deliver. Join in to discover: How Sarah's personal health journey inspired the creation of Blossom Essentials. The importance of fragrance-free, waterless formulations for sensitive skin. How medical-grade manuka honey supports skin repair and barrier restoration. Strategies for managing eczema, psoriasis, reactive skin, and menopause-related dryness. Hit play to hear how addressing skin health at the root level empowers people to feel at home in their own skin — and how intention, patience, and purpose helped Blossom Essentials grow into a trusted skincare brand… Follow Sarah and Blossom Essentials: Instagram: @try_blossom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blossomessentials