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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Effectively Handling Disagreements - Introducing a New Workshop, published by Camille Berger on April 17, 2024 on LessWrong. On May 25th, 2023, someone posted a review of How Minds Change on LessWrong. It talked about Street Epistemology, Deep Canvassing, and Smart Politics, ways of handling disagreements that open the possibility of rational belief progression through amicable discussions. Summarized quickly, they rely on active listening, sharing personal stories and socratic questioning. You can now learn all of those three techniques online, for free, in 4 hours, and in a Deliberate Practice setting. If interested, you can also learn them in an in-person workshop spanning anytime between 2 hours and a full weekend -just shoot me an email with the object EHD (at the time of writing, I'm based in Paris, France). You can enroll on the website (see bottom for subscribing to the mailing list), and join the discord server. About the workshop: What would you learn? When you find yourself in disagreement with someone on a significant issue, and they might not share your perspectives or even show resistance towards them, it's natural to seek a productive dialogue. The goal is to have a conversation that brings both parties closer to understanding the truth. However, jumping directly into counter-arguments often proves counterproductive, leading to further resistance or increasingly complex counterpoints. It's easy to label the other person as "irrational" in these moments. To navigate these conversations more effectively, I'm offering a workshop that introduces a range of techniques based on evidence and mutual agreement. These methods are designed to facilitate discussions about deeply held beliefs in a friendly manner, keeping the focus on the pursuit of truth. Techniques are the following: 4h version: Deep Canvassing Street Epistemology Narrative Transportation Cooling Conversations (Smart Politics) 12h version: All the aforementioned plus Principled Negotiation and bits of Motivational Interviewing Who is this for? I'm mainly targeting people who are not used to such interactions, or feel frustrated by them -as such, you might not learn a lot if you are already used to managing high-stakes interactions. In the specific case of Rationality/EA, this would allow you to : Expand the community's awareness by easing exchanges with outsiders e.g. if you are a professional researcher in AI Safety wanting to discuss with other researchers who are skeptical of your field. Carefully spread awareness about Rat/EA-related ideas and cause areas e.g. you are talking about EA and someone starts being confrontational. Improve the accuracy of LW's / EA's / -themes public perception e.g. if you meet someone in your local university or twitter thread who has beliefs about these themes you disagree with. Help people inside and outside of the community to align their beliefs with truth e.g. if you're leading a discussion about veganism during a fellowship. Please note however that this is not exclusively thought for or dispensed to the aforementioned communities. Why? It's important, as individuals and as a community, that we're able to communicate effectively with people who disagree with us. I'd like to offer an opportunity for people to practice some skills together, such as managing an angry interlocutor, creating contact with someone who might identify us as opponents, and discussing both respectfully and rigorously with people whose beliefs seem very far from ours. Why a workshop? All techniques can be learned online. However, a workshop is often an important factor in kickstarting curiosity for them, as well as a good opportunity to practice in a secure environment. I also wanted to create a way to learn these effectively through deliberate practice, something I hadn't met so far, b...

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What do your clothes say about you? Dear listener, I bet you've thought about this before. Fashion is a language in itself. But, what about the language we use to describe - and by extension to include, or to exclude - the people who wear it? Or don't get to wear it? The people we're marketing it to, or employing.Fashion communication isn't just about the clothes. It's about how we talk to each other.Meet Lou Croff Blake, a Berlin-based non-binary fashion practitioner, scholar, artist and community organiser. Their work merges queer theory with community-building, advocating for intersectional equity and amplifying the visibility of marginalised genders. Which sounds like a of words! Because it is. Carefully considered words chosen to challenge the dominant narrative.Open to learn? Join us on a deep dive on DIEB - diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging - as we consider the existential question: do we really want to build a more ethical fashion industry? If so, doesn't that have to be one where everyone can feel a true sense of belonging? Check the shownotes for links & further reading.Tell us what you think! Can you help us spread the word ?Wardrobe Crisis is an independent production. We don't believe in barriers to entry and are determined to keep this content free.If you value it, please help by sharing your favourite Episodes, and rating and reviewing us in Apple orSpotify. Thank you!Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has it ever happened to you that you really look forward to something, you can't wait for it to happen, it means so much to you…And then things go south, something unexpected happens, and it suddenly feels that this whole thing that you were looking forward to so much got completely ruined. But did it, really?Today's page of the Breverie Handbook is about how my wedding day didn't exactly start as I'd hoped it would (quite the opposite in fact), and how it ended with lots and lots of laughter.EPISODE BREAKDOWN:[01:23] The two types of people when choosing their wedding day[02:11] Then COVID 19 happened[03:45] After lots of uncertainty it looked like the wedding would really happen[04:44] I needed to wash my hair, but something wasn't quite right with the shower[06:55] Sleep eluded me despite my best efforts[08:44] I had no choice, I guess it's time for a freezingly cold shower[10:26] Food and mimosas save the day[11:13] It was the perfect day followed by lots of laughterOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:The Page About Wishes, Two Marriages, and MagicThe Page About the Sunken Kayak and Family AdventuresThe Page About the Mustang Convertible, Parking Brake, and Feeling BadassThe Page About the Christmas Tree, Big Ribbon Bow, and PerfectionYOU ARE INVITED: "Maximizing Life 101" class on April 17!Join Olena for a FREE deep-dive class on how to optimize your life for maximum time, energy, confidence, and capacity—with a new systemic approach. Learn more & RSVPHAVE A STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD?Complete this form, and if your story is a good fit for the Breverie Podcast, I'll reach out to you with the next steps! I cannot wait to learn more about you and your story! CONNECT WITH OLENA:Instagram: @thebreverieEmail: olena@thebreverie.comWebsite: thebreverie.com SUPPORT THE SHOW!Haven't left a review yet? All you need to do is go to Apple Podcasts (HERE). Thank you in advance for your support, it means the world to me!

David Bennett, Repair Systems Manager at AAA, brings over 37 years of dedicated service to the company. Originally from the Washington DC area, David's career journey began at a young age, marked by early experiences as a paperboy, at a gas station, and in food service. His passion for automotive work ignited during high school, where he received vocational training and honed his skills, laying the foundation for a successful career in the industry. In this episode… The vast majority of adults in the US own a vehicle, but are they paying attention to the most important maintenance elements? Which often-overlooked parts of a vehicle specifically require proactive attention for safe driving? According to David Bennett of AAA, tire maintenance is of paramount importance. Drawing from his extensive experience in the automotive industry, David highlights the alarming frequency of tire-related issues among vehicles he has inspected. He emphasizes the critical need for regular tire care, noting AAA's role in promoting roadside safety. Through AAA's network of approved auto repair facilities and roadside assistance services, its members gain access to reliable resources for addressing tire-related emergencies and ensuring safer travel experiences.  On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes David to discuss the importance of automotive education and tire maintenance. David's journey from working at McDonald's and a gas station to becoming a Repair Systems Manager highlights the value of vocational training and hands-on experience in the automotive industry. He cites alarming statistics revealing widespread issues related to tire maintenance. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  David Bennett retells his 37 years of industry experience How vocational training in high school laid the groundwork for David's automotive expertise How David specialized in engine diagnosis with AAA's Mobile Diagnostic Van Program How the decline of vocational education has impacted the automotive industry The diverse services AAA offers aside from roadside assistance David stresses the significance of tire maintenance, including proper inflation and tread checks Resources mentioned in this episode: David Bennett on LinkedIn American Automobile Association National Air and Space Museum Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

The Wizard's Wife Plans her own seduction. By BradentonLarry - Listen to the Podcast at Steamy stories. As their lips parted, and he looked into her emerald eyes, Madeleine said, "I really shouldn't..." "You really should," Don smiled and then kissed her again. With his left hand, he untied the silk belt that held her robe tight around her waist. Letting the robe fall open as they kissed, his hand slipped in and ran along her warm skin, moving around her waist to her back again. As she parted her lips and his tongue slipped into her mouth, Don lowered his right hand from her cheek to gently caress her throat before moving to her shoulder, where it eased her robe off her shoulder. [[MORE]] When his palm glided over and then cupped her bare breast, she shuddered. Her nipple was hard against his palm. Kissing her more deeply and intently, Don moved his hand slowly over the curve of her breast, enjoying its full weight. A low moan blossomed in her throat, and Don's hand slipped lower, gliding over her belly until he felt the short hairs of her lower abdomen against his fingertips. He moved a little lower and Madeleine parted her legs a bit for him. When he brushed his fingertips against her lower lips, already a bit dewy, Don felt her hands on his robe's belt, untying the knot that held it in place. By the time his fingers had gently parted her and were probing into her warm wetness, his robe was open and her hands were on his straining manhood. He slowly pushed two fingers up into her; she pulled and squeezed him. Don broke their kiss to look into her eyes. She looked back at him with flushed lust. Any play acting was gone. Still Don remembered that he was charged with making this look like a convincing seduction. He withdrew his slippery fingers, which elicited a low whimper and a frown from Madeleine, and then bent down to slip his arm under her legs. Pushing up with his strong legs, Don lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bed. Laying her down gently, he took a moment to admire her long, pale, perfect body as she looked back up and him with her breasts rising and falling with anticipation. Don reached out to run his fingers over her face, lightly caressing her with tantalizingly tentative touch, and then down over her neck, along her collarbone, over the swelling curve of her breast, around and over her nipple, then slowly down her belly. Don rose and moved around to stand where her knees extended off the edge of the bed. He reached out to run his hands over her long muscular thighs. Remembering that she was playing the part of resistance, Madeleine resisted when he urged her thighs apart. Don smiled down at her, and bent over. He continued to caress her legs as he lightly kissed her thighs, moving up and down them. Finally, he made his way to her neatly trimmed bush, kissing it firmly, lingeringly. When he pressed his hands against her thighs, she very slowly parted them. Don did not dive right into the dish she "reluctantly" served him, though, but slowly settled in between her legs, lightly kissing his way along the sensitive inner surface of her upper thighs. He lightly kissed her pink pussy, and then retraced his path along her thighs, this time kissing more firmly and longer. He also began to lightly pinch her flesh between his teeth. By the time his mouth returned to her pussy, Madeleine was squirming on the bed, and her hands were moving over her upper body. He ran his tongue over her, savoring the sweat nectar already seeping from between her lips. He did it again, pressing a bit harder. The next time, his tongue pushed between those lips, delving along the inner folds just outside her vagina. On this pass, Don's tongue glided over her clit and Madeleine let out a low moan. He gently sucked her clit into his mouth, pulling on it, as two fingers held her open, spread for him. Don released her clit and lowered himself to probe again with his long, strong tongue. Madeleine writhed on the bed as he pushed his tongue into her delicious, wet pussy. Then, Don returned his attention to her clit, licking it slowly and firmly. As soon as Madeleine was relaxed and enjoying this, Don pushed two fingers slowly up inside her ready pussy. "Oh yes!" Madeleine sighed. Don gradually increased the tempo and pressure of his licking, while steadily pumping his fingers in and out of her now dripping pussy. After only a few minutes, Madeleine threw her arm down and held Don's head to her as she cried out. Her back arched and her pussy squeezed and pulled at his fingers. Don kept licking her as she came, slowly and steadily maintaining the intensity of the sensations that had driven her into this ecstasy. She started to come down, only to explode again and again. By the third orgasm she was thrashing on the bed, and it took some effort for Don to keep his mouth on her. When she was done, though, she pushed him away from her, and said, "Fuck me, Don!" His lower face slippery and shiny with Madeleine's passion, Don wiped his grinning mouth off on the back of his hand and stood up. He shrugged his robe off and let it fall to the floor. Taking hold of Madeleine's thighs, he pulled her toward him so that her butt was on the edge of the mattress. She was squeezing her breasts and watching him as Don smiled at her and took the hard shaft of his cock and pushed it down until the fat head was slipping between her dripping lips. He paused, and said with a mocking smile, "Are you sure this is what you want?" "Yes! Give it to me!" she exclaimed. With one firm motion he penetrated her, sinking fully into her livid embrace. She moaned and rolled her head back in its pillow of red-brown hair. Don held still for fear that he might abruptly come, so intense was his arousal; Madeleine was one of the most beautiful women he'd ever been with and the "courtship" and foreplay up till now had been the longest of any he'd known since coming to Eros. When he was sure he wouldn't come precipitously, he bent down and lifted her thighs up in his hands, then lifted her exquisite long legs until they were up on his shoulders. With his hands holding her firm thighs, Don began to pull his cock back out of Madeleine. As soon as he was almost all the way out of her, he drove in again – forcefully, making her gasp. Again and again he pulled out and then shoved in, and with each thrust he pushed up against her clit. "Yes, Don, fuck me!" Madeleine cried out. She was now squeezing her own breasts fervently, subjecting her nipples to enthusiastic punishment. Any thought of putting on a show of seduction was now completely gone from Don's mind. Now all he could think of was fucking Madeleine's wonderful pussy with utter abandon. His body made itself into a screwing machine, muscles, sinews, bones and cock all ravishing the glorious creature on the bed in front of him. She let out a long, low moan in staccato rhythm in time with the pounding Don was giving her pussy and clit. Don felt his balls tightening and his cock swelling inside her. Then, abruptly, she threw her arms out straight at her sides and caught the silken cover of her bed in tight clenching fists. Her whole body arched, so that from her butt to the top of her head her back was up off the bed. Madeleine screamed as her orgasm blew through her, a sexual inferno. Don shoved hard into her, filling her up with his cock just as his thick jet of cum shot into her. His world became nothing but the exquisite feeling of coming inside this woman. Again and again he pumped his seed into her, until he reeled, light-headed and slumped forward, doubling her over on herself on the bed. Only one step remained to the Wizard's plan, one final stage of transforming his marriage into the free-spirited, open one he craved. Or, at least so he thought. As he informed Don and the girls during the afternoon, the Wizard had coaxed a confession from his wife that she had enjoyed the sex with Don. After a bit more prodding, Madeleine had broken down and admitted that she had loved it and wanted more. Now, the plan was to get Madeleine to give in to her lust in the right context, so as to make the move to non-monogamy complete. So, the plan, such as it was, for tonight was to put everyone in the same room and see what happened. Of course, Don, Amy, Nicole and Shelonda were tasked with making sure that something interesting did happen. With Madeleine more or less in on things, and the Wizard anxiously hoping that mischief would occur, the success of the evening was as certain as such a thing could be. All that remained in doubt was how to get things going. After a somewhat subdued dinner, Don escorted his three companions through the empty, candle-lit corridors of the Wizard's home. Don was wearing what he thought of as casual evening wear – a light jacket, buttoned white shirt and slacks. The women were wearing sexy evening gowns – both Amy and Shelonda were sporting impressive cleavage, and Nicole compensated by wearing the shortest skirt. Arm in arm, they finally came to a large sitting room with a fire glowing in an ornate fireplace. There were half a dozen comfortable chairs, settees, chaise lounges and love seats arranged in an uneven circle around the room. The four of them made themselves comfortable as they waited. It wasn't long at all, though, before the Wizard joined them, with Madeleine on his arm. The Wizard had foregone his robes for a dark suit, and had his white hair swept back from his broad brow. Madeleine was wearing a slinky evening gown that pushed her breasts up and had long slits showing off her perfect legs. Her beautiful hair spilled over her bare shoulders. Introductions were made all around. The Wizard finished with, "And, of course, you know Don." "It's good to see you again, Madeleine," Don smiled, taking her hand. Then, feeling like there was no better way to get things started than by leaping right in, he pulled her in and kissed her. Madeleine returned the kiss ardently for a moment, but then pushed him back a bit. She smiled and said, "It's good to see you, too, Don." Apparently still playing up her feigned reluctance, Madeleine turned to the girls and said, "I hope my husband has been making you comfortable." "Well, comfortable, yes," Amy said with a mischievous glimmer in her eye. She was reclining on a chaise. "Oh, yes, he's mentioned that you seek help to find your friend," Madeleine said. "Yes, but don't you think it's a host's obligation to see to his guests' needs?" Amy pressed. "Yes, of course," Madeleine nodded as she sat down on a chair across from Amy. The Wizard had seated himself in a high-backed chair directly opposite the fireplace, and Nicole and Shelonda were cuddled together on a nearby loveseat. Don took a seat between Madeleine and Nicole and Shelonda. Madeleine asked, "Is there some need that hasn't been attended to?" "Well," Amy leaned forward a bit, which accentuated her full breasts, and smiled conspiratorially at Madeleine. "You know women have particular needs." "Of course..." "Sexual needs," Amy winked. "Hasn't Don...?" "Oh, yes, Don's been great," Amy nodded. "He certainly gets the job done, as you know." Madeleine did a good job of feigning a bit of surprise and embarrassment. Amy was on a roll, and continued, "But, after all, there are three of us and only one of him." "You have each other," Madeleine pointed out. She nodded over to Nicole and Shelonda; the former had quietly pushed the latter's gown out of the way to free one perfect tit and had proceeded to tease and caress it. "Well, yes, but we don't have cocks, do we?" Amy insisted. "Oh, are you saying that my husband's a poor host because he hasn't fucked you?" Madeleine said with just the right combination of innocence and candidness. The Wizard was gaping at his wife. Don had to bite his cheek to keep from laughing. "That's exactly what I'm saying," Amy smiled. "Well, we don't have many visitors," Madeleine considered. "We really aren't accustomed to the etiquette of having guests." "Oh, that's quite alright." Amy shrugged and said, "Just for future reference, though..." "I understand," Madeleine nodded. Then, she turned to her husband and said, "Dear, I do believe you have been negligent as a host." Clearly surprised by the quick turn events had taken, the Wizard blinked at his wife and said, "So I gather." "Well, don't you think you should do something to correct the situation?" Madeleine cocked her head toward Amy, who was listening as if she were completely disinterested. "Um, uh," was all the Wizard could manage. "Here, honey," Madeleine sprang lightly to her feet and took her husband's big hand, pulling him to his feet. She then led him over to stand in front of Amy. Quickly squatting next to the tall man, she undid his slacks and reached in to draw out the Wizard's penis. "Here you go, Amy," Madeleine smiled, giving the phallus a kiss and a few strokes to encourage it. Then, Madeleine stood and said quietly, but loud enough for at least Don and Amy to hear, "You got to watch Don and me, don't you think I should get to watch you?" Before the Wizard could reply to this, Amy had leaned forward off the chaise and taken his flaccid organ into her mouth. Madeleine took a seat where she could get a good view, as Amy proceeded to suck and stroke the older man's cock to very impressive hardness. The other girls also moved in closer, to get a better look. Don watched Madeleine's face as she watched Amy enthusiastically going down on her husband's thick shaft; Madeleine's expression was one of intense concentration and excitement – an unselfconscious smile was on her red lips. Nicole and Shelonda decided to get in on the action. They got up and, moving to either side of the Wizard, began to undress him. Don was a little surprised to see that the apparently ancient man had a lean, muscular body. When they had finished, the girls quickly undressed each other – they were by now quite expert at this. Then Nicole got down on her knees between the chaise and the Wizard and took over the oral duties from Amy so the latter could shed her own clothes. Shelonda, on the other hand, crossed over to where Madeleine was watching everything with intent fascination. Don got up, and crossed over to help Shelonda undress the Wizard's wife. Although she smiled at both Don and Shelonda, and let her hands caress and play with Shelonda's naked body, Madeleine's eyes kept returning to the Wizard and the other two girls. Amy had gotten up on her hands and knees upon the chaise lounge, and Nicole had coaxed the Wizard down to stand behind her. Madeleine smiled lovingly at her husband and nodded, and then he began to fuck Amy's very willing pussy from behind. Amy was quite vocal in her approval, saying, "Oh, yes! That feels so good! Put it in me – fuck me! Show your wife how well you fuck your guests!" Madeleine could see from Amy's passionately contorted facial expressions that she wasn't just putting on a show. Nicole made herself busy caressing and kissing both Amy's and the Wizard's bodies. By the time Nicole had worked her way underneath Amy, to catch hold of Amy's tits as they swung back and forth, Shelonda had nestled herself between Madeleine's long legs and was lapping away at her hostess's clit and pussy. Realizing that he was the last person still wearing clothes, Don stepped to the side and quickly stripped. When he returned to her side, Madeleine immediately caught hold of his hard cock and pulled him closer. Unable to take her eyes off her husband plowing into Amy, Madeleine stroked and squeezed Don with one hand and held Shelonda's head in place with the other. As Amy cried out that she was coming, Madeleine moaned in her chair as her own body tensed with a prolonged, convulsive orgasm. She held onto Don very tightly, and pushed herself down against Shelonda's mouth. When Madeleine finally collapsed back in her chair, she grinned up at Don and down at Shelonda and caught her breath. "That was great," she said, to both of them and to herself. Across the room, Amy had climbed off the chaise and the Wizard's cock, only to allow Nicole to climb up on the chaise and to lie on her back, spreading her legs in invitation. The Wizard glanced over at his wife, got a reassuring grin, and promptly got on his knees at the end of the chaise and pushed himself into Nicole. Following Amy's vocal lead, Nicole yelled out, "Damn, that's big! You're killing me! Yes, yes, fuck me!" "Now," Madeleine said, "how can I thank you both for this wonderful experience?" "I think I have an idea," Don smiled. In another minute, Shelonda was lying back on a large ottoman, and Madeleine was on her hands and knees between Shelonda's legs. As Madeleine began to kiss and lick at Shelonda with enthusiastic abandon, Don knelt behind Madeleine, and pushed the fat head of his sex into her waiting pussy. Don took his time pushing into Madeleine, relishing every sensation, and then settled into a steady, slow, deep fucking. He had no intention of coming yet, and wanted to let Madeleine concentrate on her cunnilingus. After all, he thought, at the very least she hadn't had any recent practice. Meanwhile, over at the chaise, Amy had managed to straddle Nicole's face and was grinding herself down on Nicole's talented mouth and tongue. Amy's hands were on her own tits, squeezing them and pinching her nipples, while Nicole's were on Amy's ass, holding the blonde in place. The Wizard had Nicole's legs up against his chest and shoulders as he fucked her, in imitation of the treatment he'd seen Don give his wife the night before. In front of him, Don saw Shelonda, her back arched, beautiful round breasts thrust ceiling-ward, as she let her head hang off the end of the ottoman. He admired the young woman's perfect abs as she shifted and writhed under Madeleine's oral ministrations. Then there was the pile of auburn hair and Madeleine's strong, thin back, her narrow waist and perfect ass, just in front of where he could see his cock sliding in and out of her. Then there was a rising chorus of feminine moans as an orgasmic storm swept through the room. Shelonda went first, crying out loudly, "Yes! Yes! God, yes!" Don found it extremely hot to watch the athletic young woman half-sitting up, her muscles straining and her face twisted in ecstasy. Amy was next, announcing her second orgasm of the evening with, "That's it, baby, lick me just like that. That's good. Yes, yes, yes! Fuck yes!!!" While she was covering Nicole's face with her slick juices, Nicole herself began to groan and shake. Her tiny body tensed and strained between the Wizard and Amy, as she came hard and long. There was a bit of a lull, then, followed by a general rearrangement. It was now Shelonda's turn to enjoy the Wizard's staff. He laid down on the chaise lounge, and she got up over him, straddling his body with her muscular thighs. Soon, she had him up inside her pussy and he had his big hands on her perfect breasts as she rode up and down on his thick cock. She had a happy smile on her adorable face as she worked her body on him. Amy, who seemed to have a theme in mind, waited until the Wizard and Shelonda had a good rhythm going, and then straddled his face, lowering her very wet pussy to his bearded face. She leaned forward and kissed Shelonda. Soon the two women were alternating between making out and sucking on the other's full tits. Nicole crawled over to Don and Madeleine, who had moved to a spooning position, lying on their side, with Don still fucking her from behind. Nicole lay down in front of Madeleine and kissed her hostess. Madeleine tasted Amy's sweet nectar on Nicole's mouth and face and was soon licking and lightly sucking it off. Nicole grinned and laughed at this while slipping her hand up between Madeleine's legs until she got her fingers on the woman's clit. Don kept sliding in and out of Madeleine's pussy while she and Nicole made out and Nicole played with her. When Nicole lowered her head to Madeleine's breast and began to suckle on one of her nipples Madeleine was pushed over the edge and she came in a long, ragged clenching and gasping orgasm. After lying together, lightly kissing and caressing each other, long enough to let Madeleine recover, she, Don and Nicole untangled themselves and turned their attention to Amy, Shelonda and the Wizard. They watched as Amy came yet again, shuddering atop the Wizard's face. Then, Amy concentrated on Shelonda's tits, sucking on one nipple and then the other. Soon, Shelonda was clutching Amy's head to her chest as she writhed happily on the Wizard's cock. As those three slowly got off the chaise, Madeleine said to Don, "I want to do something!" In another minute, Madeleine was on her hands and knees between Don and her husband. She was sucking on Don's cock, already wet with her sweet pussy juice, while the Wizard fucked her steadily from behind. She shoved back on her husband's cock while giving Don quite enthusiastic and sloppy head. Don found it incredibly erotic to watch this angelic creature with her movie star beauty lustily taking his cock into her mouth and throat while she was simultaneously being fucked hard from behind. She paused a moment, taking her mouth off Don to say over her shoulder, "Yes, baby, fuck me just like that, just like you fucked the others, and just like Don was fucking me! I'm going to make Don come with my mouth. Do you like that, honey?" "Yes!" the Wizard replied emphatically. "Swallow his cum." Madeleine flashed Don a happy grin, and then said, "Only if you promise to fill my pussy with your cum." The Wizard laughed, and said, "Happily!" Madeleine quickly went back to sucking on Don, letting him fuck in and out of her mouth. Glancing over to the girls watching the show, Don relaxed and let his body do what it wanted. Building quickly at the base of his balls, tightening and filling rapidly upward, Don's orgasm burst through his cock, flooding Madeleine's mouth and throat and then her belly with his cum. He pushed deep into Madeleine's welcoming oral embrace and pumped jet after jet of his seed into her. His head was thrown back and he only barely held on to consciousness. Laughing a little to himself, he caught his balance, leaned down to kiss Madeleine's forehead and then held her as the Wizard shoved even more forcefully into her and groaned. Madeleine grinned and pushed back onto him, saying, "Yes, baby, give it all to me." As the Wizard slumped over and slowly pulled out of his wife, the three girls closed in. Shelonda, who had been the only one not to get her mouth on the Wizard's cock earlier, caught his slightly deflated cock and made sure to suck down any remaining cum. Nicole got between Madeleine's legs and was soon lapping up the cream the Wizard had left there. Amy attacked Don's cock with her usual enthusiasm, and quickly had him ready for more action. As he smiled down at Amy's pretty face, already planning to lay her back and fuck her, and as he saw the Wizard enjoying Shelonda's impressive skills, and watched Madeleine laying back to let Nicole have her way with her pussy and clit, Don thought the seduction of the Wizard's wife had gone very well indeed. Chapter 11 Toshia's Submission: Toshia finds a way out of her situation. Toshia tried to block out the fact of the lesbian orgy going on all around her by closing her eyes and bowing her head. Unfortunately there was not only the sound of something like forty women having loud, happy sex filling her ears, but there was also the thick, heady fragrance of feminine sexuality filling the air. Toshia was certain she had never been so turned on in her life. If she didn't find some satisfaction soon, she felt sure she would go crazy from pure, blind horniness. She could no longer remember what point there was in resisting Daphne and the other sisters. Yes, they were obnoxious and Toshia was no one's pet, but what difference did it really make if she gave in and played along. They weren't really going to make her do anything that mattered. Toshia knew who she was and nothing they made her do would change that. Plus, if she promised to behave maybe she'd get to touch herself soon. She really needed to touch herself soon! These were the thoughts careening through her nearly lust-crazed mind, when she felt a hand on her bare shoulder. The touch alone was enough to send a shiver of excitement through her. Then she heard Daphne's voice, smooth as satin on ice, saying, "Have you had enough, pup?" There was a vestige of resistance in her still, so there was a moment before she answered, and then her voice came out as a low, throaty gasp. Toshia said, "Yes." "I didn't hear that, pup." There was no rancor in Daphne's voice, only a dry statement of fact. "I said, 'Yes, I've had enough.' I'll do whatever you want me to do," Toshia said. As she said the words she slumped in the chair for the first time, as if something that had been holding her erect had just collapsed. Daphne moved around in front of Toshia and took her chin in hand. The dark haired leader of the Sisterhood looked into Toshia's eyes and said, "Tell me again." "I'll do anything you want me to do. I'll be a good pup." Daphne raised her eyebrow skeptically. "Well, we'll see about that. Bring me the spreader," she said to someone behind Toshia. A bar with a little leather belt at either end was handed to Daphne, who examined it idly and said, "Good, now untie her legs. Keep them spread, though!" Two serving girls, neither of whom were Nina, hurried forward and untied the bonds around Toshia's ankles and then her knees. Unfortunately, they understood Daphne's instruction too well and held on to Toshia's legs so she couldn't squeeze her thighs together for a moment's pleasure. "Here," Daphne handed the "spreader" to the girl on Toshia's left and said, "tie it just under her knees." The leather belts were fastened according to Daphne's orders, one just under each knee, and the sturdy metal bar ensured that Toshia would not be able to close her legs. For a moment, Toshia hoped that this meant that Daphne wanted to make sure Toshia wouldn't try to keep anyone from getting at her privates, which Toshia had no inclination to try anyway. All too quickly, though, she realized, the bar was simply intended to keep Toshia from trying to satisfy herself with the pressure and friction of her own legs. "Untie her wrists," Daphne commanded. "Don't even think about touching yourself, pup." Toshia did as she was told, even though there was nothing she wanted more than to shove her left hand down between her legs. She was sure she could bring herself off in seconds flat. "Get up," Daphne said as soon as Toshia's wrists were free. Toshia stood a bit awkwardly. Then, Daphne ordered, "Get down on your knees." Toshia was grateful to the two serving girls who helped her. After hours of sitting in that chair she was hardly flexible, and the spreader made things a bit difficult. Daphne told Toshia, "Hold your ankles." As she complied, Toshia saw that most of the sisters were now watching her and Daphne. They seemed amused by this new entertainment. The two serving girls tied leather cords around Toshia's wrists, and then tied each wrist to its respective ankle. Meanwhile, someone carried Toshia's chair away. Rescue by air.  The Wizard's gift of a magic carpet. Daphne stood in front of Toshia in all her imperious beauty and said, "You're going to be a good pup now, eh? Well, here, you can start with kissing my foot." She extended her foot and held it high enough that Toshia could bend her head to it. This is exactly what Toshia did, without hesitation. She leaned forward and kissed the top of Daphne's foot. When the woman did not pull it back, Toshia kissed it again. Daphne slowly lowered her foot, but Toshia followed it, bending lower to continue kissing. Daphne chuckled a little and said, "Put her on her back." The serving girls hurried to comply, pulling Toshia back and lowering her so that she didn't crack her head on the stone floor. Toshia's knees were apart and up in the air, her pussy was on bold display. Daphne stood over her and smiled coldly. When Daphne put her foot over Toshia's mouth, Toshia raised her head a little and kissed Daphne's sole. She didn't stop at that, though, but proceeded to kiss and lick at Daphne's foot as if it was the sex of her dearest lover. Of course, Toshia did not particularly enjoy kissing and licking Daphne's foot – though she didn't particularly mind it either – nor did she think of the haughty Daphne as anything remotely like a lover. Instead, Toshia was enthusiastically acting on the principle that the more convincing she was in her submission the sooner she would be allowed some release. "Very good, pup," Daphne smiled, taking her foot back. "Bring that cushion and put it under her head." A big pillow was brought and slipped under Toshia's head. Daphne shrugged her sheer robe to the floor, stood naked over Toshia, with a foot on either side of her prone body, and then promptly knelt, landing with her knees on the pillow, one on either side of Toshia's head. She looked down at Toshia's face between her strong thighs and said, "Let's see what a good pup you can be. No biting!" Toshia had a moment to nod her understanding before Daphne scooted forward and shoved her naked, wet cunt down on Toshia's mouth. Toshia wasted no time and immediately began to lap at Daphne. Simply having a woman's juices on her tongue sent a palpable shiver down Toshia's spine. She would have preferred to switch places with Daphne, in every way, but this was a start. Toshia worked her tongue up between Daphne's lips and into her pussy, rubbing her nose against Daphne's clit. Daphne pushed down and rocked her hips, making Toshia's face wet with her slick, sweet nectar. When Daphne pulled up a little, Toshia got her tongue on the woman's clit. She lapped at it eagerly a few times and then sucked it into her mouth, pulling hard on it. Daphne yelped a little and pressed down. Toshia concentrated on licking the hard clit in her mouth. She was quite happy to have a woman to please for a change. In spite of her recent exploits with the male gender, Toshia's experience and preference still tended toward the feminine. It was nice to have a sweet pussy and clit to lick, and to look up and see Daphne's breasts over that taut, athletic belly. It didn't take long before she was able to bring Daphne to a shuddering, clenching orgasm. The warrior woman rode it out on Toshia's mouth, and when she didn't move away, Toshia continued to tongue her clit. In only moments Daphne was coming again, spilling even more of her fluids onto Toshia's chin and dribbling down her neck. Leaning back enough so that she could look down at Toshia, and thereby giving Toshia a chance to get some fresh air, Daphne smiled and said, "Good pup, but I don't think you're done just yet." As soon as Daphne moved away from Toshia, another woman promptly took her place. Toshia didn't even get a chance to see which woman owned the pussy and clit that were now pushed into her face. A little surprised, Toshia still immediately began to lick and suck at this new clit. Toshia considered herself to be particularly good at giving a woman head. Not only had her lovers all been unanimous in their praise, but she'd never met a woman she couldn't bring off with her tongue. Sure, there had been a few times when it took a bit more time and effort, but she always made her partner come. It was all a matter of persistence (and sometimes endurance) and being sensitive to a woman's responses. If you were doing the right or wrong thing, a perceptive cunnilinguist could read it in her lover's body even before the receiver noticed it herself. This meant that Toshia would always get her partner to the intended destination, if given enough time. The issue of persistence was no less important. Countless women were frustrated in bed because their lovers didn't stick with it long enough. This repeated frustration led many to assume that they would be frustrated. Toshia had several times found that, once she'd demonstrated that she was going to go the distance, the woman she was going down on was able to relax and have a wonderful orgasm in fairly short order. It was a bit sad, she thought, that her skill in this regard was largely wasted here. Thanks to the XYZ no doubt, every woman she'd met in Eros had had no trouble at all reaching an orgasm with only a modicum of effort. Also the sisters were in a particularly frenzied state of arousal due to the orgy that had led up to Toshia's oral service. So, it required neither much persistence nor much talent to lick this second woman to an orgasm. Toshia was just getting into a good rhythm when the woman cried out, shaking, and spilled more wetness over Toshia's lips and chin. When this woman got off her face, Toshia raised her head to look around the room a little. However, before she could focus on anything, another woman had straddled her and pushed her head back. This time it was the big, freckled redhead who Toshia found particularly annoying. Toshia briefly considering withholding her oral favors, but then decided it wasn't worth the aggravation. As she began to lick and suck at the woman's engorged clitoris, she consoled herself that she would keep this up until they gave her a chance to escape. Well, first I'll make myself come, and then I'll escape! It was probably Toshia's imagination, but she actually thought the redhead's pussy didn't taste quite as good as the other's she'd sampled in Eros. Fortunately, it didn't take long at all for Toshia to bring the woman off. Next up was the loud and cheerful Wanda. For some reason she couldn't put her finger on, Toshia kind of liked the gregarious woman with the short brown hair. As Toshia began to lap at the pussy presented to her, she found herself wishing she had the use of her hands, not to play with herself, though there was that, but to hold Wanda in the right position, or to finger the woman's dripping wet twat, or, considering who it was, Wanda's butt. Making do with what she had, Toshia gave Wanda's clit a vigorous and enthusiastic licking, which soon made the sister cry out with an intense and prolonged orgasm. Wanda was replaced by another, and then another and another. Toshia's jaw began to get sore from all her work, and she lost count of how many women had sat on her face. She was grateful for the pillow Daphne had had put under her head, though Toshia was sure that was for the sake of Daphne's own knees rather than Toshia's head and neck. Toshia was beginning to worry what would happen to her when she was unable to continue licking, when a woman climbed off her and wasn't immediately replaced. Toshia looked around and saw that there were now far fewer sisters in the hall. The party was winding down. Toshia lay there on her back, wondering what in the world was going to happen next, until she saw Brigit standing over her with a smug smile. It looked to Toshia as if the blonde Viking woman was trying to think of the right quip. If so, Brigit decided to say nothing. Instead, she bent down, slipped one arm under Toshia's legs and the other under her back, and lifted Toshia as if she were a small child. Without saying a word, she carried Toshia out of the hall. Though she was a bit concerned that Daphne might be mad if she returned to find her gone, Toshia didn't really have any choice in the matter. In any case, she had to admit she liked being carried along with her head against Brigit's soft, naked breast, smelling the flowers that hung around Brigit's neck. The ride was short, though, as Brigit made quick progress to her destination. After climbing up several flights of dilapidated stone stairs, and moving down a darkened corridor, Brigit shoved aside a hanging cloth in a doorway and carried Toshia into a bedroom lit by torches mounted on the walls. Toshia was half-laid and half-dropped on a low bed in the middle of the room. Brigit smiled down at Toshia and said, "Now we can be alone for a while." She leaned down and kissed Toshia's forehead, and then, quickly untied the bindings that held the spreader in place between her knees, tossing the spreader off to the side. Then, with confident grace, she lay down next to Toshia and ran her strong hand up inside Toshia's thigh. Brigit ran her other hand over Toshia's hair, as the one between Toshia's legs slipped up to touch Toshia's painfully neglected crotch. There was nothing tentative about the way Brigit cupped Toshia in her firm grasp. The heel of her palm was pressed against Toshia's clit and her strong, calloused fingers pushed against Toshia's very moist and eager pussy. Brigit rocked her hand against Toshia, and began to part her lips to push a finger or two into her, but Toshia was already coming. More than a day and a night without sex, hours of mounting frustration, watching and then participating in unbridled lesbian sex without any release, and, finally, being in the power of this strong, confident, beautiful woman had brought Toshia to a fevered pitch of sexual excitement. The attention now given to her was more than enough to push Toshia over the edge. She arched her back and groaned, clenching her teeth and straining against the leather that still tied her wrists to her ankles. When Toshia finally fell back against the bed and opened her eyes, she saw Brigit smiling down at her with an amused expression. "That was nice," the blonde said. "Let's see you do that again." Immediately, Toshia felt Brigit's strong, yet delicate touch between her slippery lips. Not trifling with just one finger, Brigit pushed her middle two digits slowly up into Toshia's sopping and grasping pussy. Toshia rolled her head back against Brigit's hand and moaned. Brigit began to rock her hand, simultaneously fucking her fingers in and out of Toshia's slippery vagina and rubbing the heel of her palm against Toshia's sensitive clit. Toshia heard herself, as if from a distance, saying, "Yes, yes, yes!" It started out as a moan, but built to a shout, and then an inarticulate cry as her orgasm crashed in on her. Her senses tumbled and jangled together in a chaotic explosion of ecstasy that seemed to go on for hours. Ultimately, though, she was carried under by the flood, down into a warm oblivion. Toshia was only barely aware of her wrists and ankles being untied, and then vaguely conscious of Brigit, now completely naked, lying down next to her and taking her in her strong arms, holding her as she slept. When she woke it was to sunshine, the sound of birds singing, and a delicate hand brushing over her hair. A soft voice was saying, "Wake up, Toshia." Grudgingly opening one eye, Toshia saw a pretty little brunette leaning on the edge of the bed smiling at her. Clearing her throat a little, Toshia said, "Nina?" "Yes, it's me," the girl nodded. "I'm glad they finally untied you." "Me too!" Toshia smiled, and then suddenly realized she was finally free to move around. She pushed herself up off the bed. "Where are we?" "In Brigit's room. Don't you remember?" "Oh, yes," nodded Toshia. "Where is she?" "It's late. She's at morning practice. You're lucky you got to sleep in. Brigit's nice. But we have to get to work." "Work?" "Mostly cleaning up," Nina smiled. "I was told to find you and show you how to sweep up the quarters, but first we ought to clean you up." Toshia ran a hand through her wildly disheveled hair and touched her chin and lips with the other. She could still taste the women she'd eaten on her lips and tongue. She smiled at Nina and said, "Cleaning up would be good. And, do you have any food and water?" "Oh, right! I'll be right back!" Nina sprang up and ran off. Toshia climbed off the bed, stretched, and walked over to one of the two windows. It was a tall, narrow gap in the wall without any glass or bars in it. Toshia could almost certainly squeeze through it sideways. Unfortunately, there was definitely at least a ten meter drop to the ground below, which Toshia could not see, and the nearest tree was too far away to do her any good. Still, it looked like a beautiful day outside, and the fresh air was good. "Here you go!" Nina announced as she came back into the room with a small plate of fruit and a cup of water. Toshia thanked her and sat down on the edge of the bed to eat and drink. As she did so, she asked Nina, "So am I a serving girl now?" Nina shrugged, "I suppose so." "How closely do they watch us?" "Watch us?" "You know, to make sure we don't revolt or escape." "Oh, but if we misbehave we'll be punished," Nina pointed out, as if Toshia were being rather silly. "Don't you think if the girls and the men were to get together..." Toshia saw the gleam in Nina's eye and quickly corrected, "If the girls and the men got organized you might be able to overpower the sisters." "Why would we want to do that?" Thinking back to what she and Don had learned in the Manor from Robert the Scholar, Toshia now suspected that the men and the serving girls here were people from Earth who were naturally submissive, while the sisters were, effectively, extremely dominant women. In a way, life here in the castle was a kind of utopia for all three groups. "The sisters aren't so bad, Toshia, you'll see," Nina smiled. "Now that you're going to behave they'll be nice to you." "Even Daphne?" Toshia asked skeptically. "Oh, she probably won't bother with you now. She usually just pays attention to us if we misbehave." "Hmm," Toshia murmured as she finished her fruit and drank her water. Nina took the plate and cup from her and then took her hands to pull her off the bed and led her to a side chamber. There was a sunken drain in the middle of the floor and a number of buckets with water, as well as some soap, a scrub brush and some washcloths. All the water was cold, but Nina seemed to think was perfectly natural, so Toshia gritted her teeth and put up with having a bucket of it dumped over her head. Then, while Nina purposefully set in to scrubbing Toshia down and washing her hair, Toshia tried another tactic. "Well, I was hoping to get out of here and find my friends who are out there trying to find me." "Out in the forest?" Nina paused in her washing. "Well, yes." "Oh, they shouldn't be out in the forest! The Bull will get them," Nina said seriously. "The bull?" "You don't know about the Bull?" Nina frowned doubtfully. "I thought you must know about it, since you were in the woods and with the goats." "My friends and I aren't from around here." "Where are you from?" "That's a long story, Nina, and you were going to tell me about the bull." Toshia figured she might as well use the girl's submissive nature to her advantage. "Oh, well, the Bull is a giant monster that eats people." "But bulls don't eat meat," Toshia pointed out. "They don't?" Nina asked. "Hold still; I'm going to rinse your hair." The cold water was sharp, yet invigorating. The good night's sleep, the food and water, and having Nina washing her, all resulted in Toshia feeling particularly frisky. After she stood up and shook much of the water out of her hair – there were apparently no towels – Toshia caught hold of the petite girl's wrist and pulled her close, slipping an arm around her slim waist. Their lips met in a friendly and then amorous kiss. Nina pushed Toshia back, though not too forcefully, and said, "We have to get to work." "But I owe you something for the other night." "No, you told me about the goats, and besides, I like making people come. We'll have time to play later, though," she grinned. Toshia accepted this, and, dripping wet for the moment, followed Nina out into Brigit's bedroom. Nina produced a pair of crude brooms and said that their job for the day was to sweep. She acted as if she actually expected to have to show Toshia how to sweep. However, when Toshia demonstrated that she was already familiar with the principle behind the operation of a broom, Nina was happy to let Toshia sweep Brigit's room, while she went to sweep out the next one down the hall. As she swept, Toshia thought about what Nina had said about the bull. This was the first she'd heard of anything in Eros being actually, really deadly. Sure, she had nearly drowned when she'd fallen into the river, and that asshole before that had been waving a knife around, and, the sisters sure seemed like they were capable of killing someone, though she doubted they would have any reason to. But in general things in Eros seemed only interested in having sex. She had a vivid memory, though, of the glimpse she had caught of Don hitting the man who had been trying to rape Amy. It certainly looked to Toshia as if Don had killed that man. She thought that perhaps the most dangerous thing in Eros was her best friend and lover. Toshia concluded from all this that the bull was mostly likely a myth spread to keep the serving girls and men from trying to flee the discipline of the warrior women. At most it was probably an exaggeration – the truth was probably nothing more than a stray bull. Probably a very horny bull, Toshia thought with a smile and a shake of her head. I better watch out for that. Toshia swept the pile of dirt out into the hall as Nina had instructed. She looked around and saw no sisters standing guard. They apparently trusted that the serving girls wouldn't misbehave. Nina was finishing her room, so Toshia moved on down the line to the next chamber, which was down a small flight of stairs. This one had a wider window, and the trees outside were growing right up against the wall at this point. Toshia poked her head back out into corridor to make sure no one was coming, and then quickly crossed to the window. There was a sturdy-looking branch only a short distance away from her. Toshia briefly considered saying goodbye to Nina, and actually felt bad that she might cause the girl to be punished, but decided she had to take the chance. She jumped for the branch and caught it with both hands. The branch creaked and swung under the weight, but it and her grip held. Toshia moved like a monkey along the limb until she could wrap her legs around a thicker branch. A moment of clambering, and she was squatting on a broad enough limb. She caught her breath and listened for any alarm. When she was sure she wasn't spotted, Toshia began to work her way along the big tree's system of branches, moving steadily away from the castle. Soon, though, she was as far away from the window she'd leapt from as she could get without either changing trees or climbing down to the ground. Toshia thought she would do a better job of escaping the Sisterhood if she stayed off the ground as long as possible. She maneuvered up a bit until she saw a thick enough branch of the next tree within short jumping distance. She tensed and jumped, catching the branch easily. The leaves around her rustled in noisy complaint, but she was safe. Moving carefully among the branches, Toshia transferred herself to another tree. When she had moved to her fourth tree she realized she would have to climb down; the nearby trees simply weren't near enough. Carefully, she lowered herself down, branch to branch. Unfortunately, the branches stopped a good five meters from the forest floor. Looking around to make sure no one was about, Toshia lay down on the branch, its rough surface scraping her naked skin. She slowly suspended herself from the branch. Toshia let herself hang full length from the branch before she let go. She hit the leaf-covered ground and dropped into a low crouch. She paused there, ears pricked, trying to hear any sound that might indicate her escape had been noticed. Then, when there was no indication that she'd been missed by the Sisterhood, Toshia began to move quickly, and as quietly as she could, away from the castle, into the forest. After about half an hour, she came to a clearing, through which ran a little stream. Toshia smiled to herself, glad that no one seemed to be chasing her, proud that she'd managed to escape and happy to enjoy the sunshine on this fine day. She knelt down by the stream and began to wash off the dirt and leaves she'd accumulated during her arboreal journey. She winced a little as she cleaned the scrapes on her arms, legs and belly. She was almost done, when she heard the sound of a large cow snuffling... a large cow or... Toshia looked up with sudden alarm. There, only a short distance away, across the clearing and watching her intently, was the Bull. Chapter 12 To the Rescue: Don fights for Toshia's release. "Your friend is with a group of warrior women who call themselves the Sisterhood," the Wizard explained. Don frowned, "I thought she was with the satyrs." "Well, she was, but apparently the satyrs abandoned her when a scouting party of sisters got too close to their camp. I assure you that your friend has not been harmed. Look," the Wizard indicated one of the mirrors in the dining room where they were having their early morning conference. The mirror's reflective surface blurred and then showed them an image of Toshia sleeping peacefully on a bed in a rustic stone building of some sort. "I certainly would have alerted you if your friend was in any real danger." "'Real danger'?" Nicole pressed. She was sitting next to Don on the opposite side of the table from the Wizard. Shelonda sat on the other side of Don, and Amy sat next to the Wizard. Madeleine listened from the end of the table. "The sisters can be rather intimidating, but they would not really hurt her," the Wizard said firmly. "You described them as warrior women, though," Don pointed out. "They must have earned that adjective somehow." "Oh, they can be quite dangerous to anyone who tries to interfere with them or those who they claim as their property," the Wizard nodded. "They train daily in both armed and unarmed combat. They look quite ... formidable." "I take it that you've been careful to watch this training, my dear?" Madeleine asked with a smile. The Wizard actually blushed a little and nodded. "What kind of weapons do they use?" Shelonda asked. It was hard to tell if she was asking more from enthusiastic curiosity or to size up her likely opponents. "Spears, mostly, but they have some swords and a few axes." "We only have our two staffs," Shelonda frowned, and again it wasn't particularly clear if her expression was of concern or envy. "I believe I can help with that," the Wizard smiled. Amy spoke up then for the first time during the meeting, "I'm wondering about something else. You said 'those who they claim as their property.'" "Yes, I did." "Do you think they claim Toshia as their property?" Nicole asked with a scowl. The Wizard frowned, "Um, well, almost certainly." "They wouldn't be thinking of her as a guest?" Don asked. "It does not seem likely," the Wizard answered with a shake of his head. "It seems to me from what I have observed and have been able to learn, that the sisters see the world as being divided into three groups: themselves – the warrior women, their servants – men and women whom the sisters claim as property – and then everyone else – anyone outside the castle." "How many groups is that?" Amy asked. "Sorry; three: themselves, their servants, and everyone else," the Wizard summarized. "I doubt that your friend has been able to fight her way into the ranks of the Sisterhood, and they have allowed her to stay in their castle, so they must consider her one of their possessions." "Their slaves, you mean," Nicole said icily. "Hm, well, yes, I suppose that is an appropriate term," the Wizard nodded. Before Nicole could voice her entirely justified indignation, Don leaned forward and said, "Tell us more about what these sisters are like." "They are proud – arrogant, really. They tend to be bullies and the other inhabitants of the forest, like the satyrs, try to stay away from them. The sisters only go out from their castle to gather fruit and to 'patrol', which just seems to mean looking for trouble and booty, like your friend. The castle has a spring in it somewhere, so they don't need to worry about water." "What about their organization?" Don continued. "Ah, well, typical warrior class mentality, I believe. It seems that the toughest, most charismatic sister acts as kind of a leader of the pack. They all seem to cooperate with this, though I suspect any dissension would be dealt with violently." "Trial by combat?" "Most likely," the Wizard nodded. "OK," Don smiled a bit enigmatically. "You said you could help us." It was the Wizard's turn to smile. "I can help you several ways. First, I have a way to get you to your friend that I think you'll like." When they heard what the Wizard had in mind, both Don and Nicole laughed. Don said, "It's a bit traditional, but it will do, I think. What else can you do for us?" The Wizard explained his proposal. The girls were clearly not impressed, but Don smiled and said it would do nicely. Nicole was the one who objected most clearly, saying, "All this is great, Don, but how in the world do you expect to get this Sisterhood to give Toshia up?" "Well, I thought I would start with asking them," he said with a cheerful smirk. Several hours later, after the Wizard had busied himself with a number of magical projects, during which Don and Shelonda stretched and talked in the garden, and Amy and Nicole busied themselves with the magical closet in their bedroom, the four companions were moving quickly over the forest on nothing less than a flying carpet. Amy crouched at the front of their ride grinning enthusiastically as the wind whipped her hair back. She was wearing a new khaki outfit, complete with cargo shorts and hiking boots. She was the designated driver of the carpet, although on this part of the trip the magical device was on auto-pilot. Close behind Amy, knelt Shelonda; who was watching the forest passing underneath them with happy fascination. She was wearing an outfit very similar to that worn by Amy at the masquerade in the Manor: a pleated red skirt, a tight-fitting and flexible chest plate of a crimson material that both protected most of her upper body but also managed to accentuate her full breasts, a pair of golden metallic bracers on her forearms, a set of matching shin guards, and a pair of custom made (through magic) martial arts shoes. Her long, straight hair was tied back in a ponytail. Shelonda had her staff held tightly across her thighs. Standing up in the middle of the carpet, as if he were Aladdin himself, or the captain of a pirate ship, stood Don. He held his staff lightly in his right hand, and rested his left fist on his hip. Don wore chest armor of the same material as Shelonda, though his was noticeably less curvy and black. He also had bracers and shin guards, also black, though the shin armor was concealed under the loose black pants he wore. His shoes were also like Shelonda's. Both he and Shelonda also wore protective cups on their crotches though this could not be seen. Don smiled calmly ahead. Sitting on the carpet behind Don, and doing her best not to look up or around, was Nicole. She was wearing what could best be described as a naughty nurse costume, complete with white stockings and garter belt. There were prominent red crosses on her chest and her white cap. She clutched a big bag of supplies closely. To be continued. By BradentonLarry for Literotica

Have you ever woke up like a chicken? A little fowl? Running around and all messed up. Try using the correct words and let people around you know what you mean. Today on The Worship Show with J. How we use the world's words to decribe Christianity. The Worship Show 2024038 Choose Your Words Carefully.  Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 Do we confuse the world with our Christian-Ease? Look at the verse and listen to the show. More words do not make for a clear message. Don't confuse your intent with words that confuse others! Please remember the Spring Fundraiser. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-worship-show-w-jtheracman-2024038-choose-your-words-carefully--59286553

A new MP3 sermon from Maryport Street Baptist Chapel is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Worship God Carefully Subtitle: From Sinai to Calvary Speaker: Rev. Thomas Yates Broadcaster: Maryport Street Baptist Chapel Event: Midweek Service Date: 4/2/2024 Bible: Exodus 20:7 Length: 25 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Maryport Street Baptist Chapel is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Worship God Carefully Subtitle: From Sinai to Calvary Speaker: Rev. Thomas Yates Broadcaster: Maryport Street Baptist Chapel Event: Midweek Service Date: 4/2/2024 Bible: Exodus 20:7 Length: 25 min.

Dandelion jelly is like sunshine in a jar, and it's the perfect way to brighten your morning toast. This recipe comes from Practical Self Reliance. For helpful tips making this recipe, visit www.practicalselfreliance.com Dandelion Jelly 4 cups dandelion petals (or 2 cups packed petals) 4 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (or 1/2 tsp. citric acid) 1 box (1.75 oz.) Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin Boiling Water 1. Harvest roughly 8 cups of dandelion flower heads. Carefully remove just the yellow petals, discarding the green portions. You should have roughly 4 cups petals (not packed) or 2 cups petals (packed). 2. Make...Article Link

As I sit here with the mic just a breath away, I can't help but reflect on how life's unexpected twists can lead to profound transformations. I'm Alundas Havens, and in this episode of The Winners Paradigm, I'll be bringing you a story that resonated with me on a deeply personal level. From walking away from a job that couldn't accommodate my role as a father to my turbulent upbringing in Fresno, I've learned that it's our mindset in the face of obstacles that forges our path to success. Today's conversation with Carlos Vasquez, a testament to the power of second chances and self-reinvention, reminds us that victory isn't just about the success we attain, but the hardships we conquer along the way. Join us, as we explore the essence of winning against all odds. Timestamps: 00:00 How to Battle bridges gap for youth. 05:17 Letter apologizing to mother saved by chaplain. 07:18 Embracing willpower, clarity and a positive mindset. 12:42 Prison taught valuable life lessons driving positivity. 14:03 Carefully navigate transformation while holding onto strengths. 18:55 Joining positive men's groups benefits individuals greatly. 23:19 Self-awareness and clear vision lead to success. 24:49 Mastering yourself is key to success. 29:10 Find inspiration in others for energy boost. 32:46 Believe in yourself and overcome adversity. 35:17 Personal website and social media for updates. You'll Learn: How did Carlos Vasquez's time in prison shape his views on personal development and the importance of mindset? What specific disciplines and routines have both Alundas and Carlos implemented in their lives post their respective challenges, and how have these practices contributed to their success?  Can you share a moment of inspiration that was pivotal in transforming your life's direction, similar to Carlos' experience with the chaplain's intervention? Life Lessons from Unlikely Places: "Things like discipline, you know, I learned, like, I became a man in prison and one of the things that I was taught was discipline, respecting, like how to, you know, respecting people and the importance of that, just having, like, you know, being helpful moments, having moments of, like, time to reflect. All those things I learned in prison, like, even before I changed my life, and those are things that just helped me get through the day."— Carlos Vasquez 00:13:0200:13:26 Connect With Carlos https://www.instagram.com/howtobattle/ DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE COMMUNITY: Click Here to join our Facebook group where we discuss how to recalibrate your mindset and how to share your healing journey while teaching others to do the same Thanks for Rocking With US! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. To help out the show: Leave a 5 Star Rating and honest review on Apple Podcast. Your ratings and  reviews really help and I read each one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewinnersparadigm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewinnersparadigm/support

With times being so unpredictable and lightweight, unpleasant, and difficult to sometimes deal with, you gotta know how to pick your battles carefully. Let's L.I.V.E. it up unapologetically. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-handlez/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-handlez/support

As I sit here with the mic just a breath away, I can't help but reflect on how life's unexpected twists can lead to profound transformations. I'm Alundas Havens, and in this episode of The Winners Paradigm, I'll be bringing you a story that resonated with me on a deeply personal level. From walking away from a job that couldn't accommodate my role as a father to my turbulent upbringing in Fresno, I've learned that it's our mindset in the face of obstacles that forges our path to success. Today's conversation with Carlos Vasquez, a testament to the power of second chances and self-reinvention, reminds us that victory isn't just about the success we attain, but the hardships we conquer along the way. Join us, as we explore the essence of winning against all odds. Timestamps: 00:00 How to Battle bridges gap for youth. 05:17 Letter apologizing to mother saved by chaplain. 07:18 Embracing willpower, clarity and a positive mindset. 12:42 Prison taught valuable life lessons driving positivity. 14:03 Carefully navigate transformation while holding onto strengths. 18:55 Joining positive men's groups benefits individuals greatly. 23:19 Self-awareness and clear vision lead to success. 24:49 Mastering yourself is key to success. 29:10 Find inspiration in others for energy boost. 32:46 Believe in yourself and overcome adversity. 35:17 Personal website and social media for updates. You'll Learn: How did Carlos Vasquez's time in prison shape his views on personal development and the importance of mindset? What specific disciplines and routines have both Alundas and Carlos implemented in their lives post their respective challenges, and how have these practices contributed to their success?  Can you share a moment of inspiration that was pivotal in transforming your life's direction, similar to Carlos' experience with the chaplain's intervention? Life Lessons from Unlikely Places: "Things like discipline, you know, I learned, like, I became a man in prison and one of the things that I was taught was discipline, respecting, like how to, you know, respecting people and the importance of that, just having, like, you know, being helpful moments, having moments of, like, time to reflect. All those things I learned in prison, like, even before I changed my life, and those are things that just helped me get through the day."— Carlos Vasquez 00:13:0200:13:26 Connect With Carlos https://www.instagram.com/howtobattle/ DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE COMMUNITY: Click Here to join our Facebook group where we discuss how to recalibrate your mindset and how to share your healing journey while teaching others to do the same Thanks for Rocking With US! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. To help out the show: Leave a 5 Star Rating and honest review on Apple Podcast. Your ratings and  reviews really help and I read each one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewinnersparadigm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewinnersparadigm/support

There's a 30% increase in car deaths due to solar eclipses, and it's important to know why that happens.

Brandon Edwards | Worship & Creative Arts Pastor | March 29, 2024 1. Covenant is the only way to relate to God. Deuteronomy 29:2a, 9, 12-18 (NIV)Moses summoned all the Israelites and said to them: Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do. You are standing here in order to enter into a covenant with the LORD your God, a covenant the LORD is making with you this day and sealing with an oath, to confirm you this day as his people, that he may be your God as he promised you and as he swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I am making this covenant, with its oath, not only with you who are standing here with us today in the presence of the LORD our God but also with those who are not here today. You yourselves know how we lived in Egypt and how we passed through the countries on the way here.You saw among them their detestable images and idols of wood and stone, of silver and gold. Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations; make sure there is no root among you that produces such bitter poison. Deuteronomy 29:9 (NIV)Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do Deuteronomy 29:18 (NIV)“But make sure there’s no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the Lord your God and worships other gods.” Deuteronomy 29:13b (NIV)“...that he may be your God as he promised you and as he swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” Genesis 15:18 (NIV)“Therefore, God made a covenant with Abraham.” Galatians 3:13-14 (NIV)“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to us all through Jesus Christ.” 2. Jesus followed the covenant perfectly and fulfilled the curse of the covenant by his death. Deuteronomy 29:18 (NIV)“Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God” 3. God wants all of your heart. John 13:35 (NIV)“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcardWant to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveDownload our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozemanGet your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/childrenOur Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/studentsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanNotes Page: https://journeybozeman.com/sermons/notes/2024.03.29.pdf

“In fact, researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise: ten thousand hours.” Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers A podcast where we share sixty seconds of inspiration to help you create a kinder, gentler world faster than the speed of heartbreak. We believe that kindness needs to be the number one cherished idea in the world today. So, we created a show that adds one sweet droplet of goodness into the ocean of your life - every day.  #onekindmoment #kindness #passion Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/    

Green Part leader Eamon Ryan has revealed 35 proposals to cut vehicle use. Among them is hitting larger vehicles such as SUVs with higher taxes. Plans to introduce a 'polluter pays' principle, which will help offset tax revenue lost from fuel sales, would include a 'weight-based tax model'. Should the polluter pay? Andrea was joined by Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie and other listeners to discuss...

SummaryIn this episode, Keith from Made In discusses his journey in the e-commerce space and the strategies he implemented to scale the new-to-brand customer on Amazon. He shares insights on testing incrementality, maximizing lower funnel opportunities, expanding search terms, and utilizing Amazon Marketing Cloud. Keith also compares the Walmart Marketplace to Amazon and talks about the potential for international expansion. The episode concludes with a discussion on upper funnel opportunities and where listeners can find more information about Made In.TakeawaysTesting incrementality on Amazon can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of advertising strategies.Maximizing lower funnel opportunities, such as search terms, can lead to incremental sales and higher ROAS.Carefully expanding search terms and targeting specific customer segments can help optimize advertising campaigns.Utilizing Amazon Marketing Cloud can provide valuable data on customer behavior and attribution.The Walmart Marketplace is making strides in its ad platform and has the potential to catch up to Amazon's capabilities.Expanding internationally can tap into new markets and increase brand reach.Exploring upper funnel opportunities, such as video ads and prime streaming, can further enhance advertising strategies.

This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, the author of the new award-winning book, Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia.

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The farmers are not giving up, they rolled out the tractors and they are continuing the fight until the installed politicians give into their demands. Canada ready to introduce the carbon tax, it will destroy the economy and the people. The EV mandate will fail, the people will reject. Trump begins the attacks on Biden's economic policies. [CB]s prepare to cut rates. The [DS] is trapped in their crimes, the people now know and there is no way out of this. The [DS] attacks on Trump and the people will intensify as we get closer and closer to the election. Scavino puts out a message letting everyone know they do not announce their moves. Trump put out a tweet on how animals attack, move slowly, carefully, and then strike like the fastest animal on the planet.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1770539033065623860?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1770674741440864618?s=20 Biden Admin Trots Out Al Gore's Son To Hype Up EPA's ‘EV Mandate' Rule The Biden administration brought out Al Gore's son to tout the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new and aggressive automobile regulation in Washington, D.C.  The new tailpipe emissions standards are designed to force auto manufacturers to ensure that nearly 70% of all such vehicles sold will be zero-emission models within a decade. “ Source: dailycaller.com Biden's New EV Mandate Is A ‘Bloodbath' For Consumers, Carmakers, And The ‘Climate' The EPA is rolling out stringent tailpipe rules correctly described as an ‘electrical vehicle mandate in disguise.' As spring begins, let us think back to an icy time in January when Tesla owners were stranded because their electric vehicle batteries flatlined in the subzero temps and many charging stations were dead or dying. In the name of President Joe Biden's bogus “climate change” agenda, the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced new automobile emissions standards aimed at reducing “fleetwide average carbon emissions” by 56 percent by 2032. Some call the mandate ambitious, others call it insane. Ultimately, it will force many more unpopular and unreliable EVs out on the highways. Daren Bakst, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center on Energy and Environment, said the emissions standard is “one of the most extreme rules ever finalized by a federal agency.” “The EPA's rule would restrict the ability of Americans to buy gas-powered vehicles, a chilling abuse of power and a wanton disregard for individual freedom,” Bakst said in a statement. “Unhinged from reality, the EPA is ignoring the fact that consumers don't want to buy electric vehicles at the level the Biden administration envisions.” But most Americans don't want an EV. A Yahoo Finance and Ipsos poll conducted a few months before the EV freeze found that 57 percent of respondents said electric vehicles weren't on their car-buying shopping list. Only 31 percent of respondents said they were likely to buy an EV. Automakers have gotten the message. Ford and GM have stopped manufacturing and selling some of their battery-powered vehicles. Rental car company Hertz announced earlier this year plans to sell a third of its EV fleet on shrinking demand. Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr was particularly hurt by his decision to go all-in on EVs. He is no longer with the company.     Speaking of sunshine, Biden's press team at The New York Times spent plenty of column space blowing it up their r...

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You dig a small hole in the dirt. Carefully, you place a seed...

You dig a small hole in the dirt. Carefully, you place a seed...

Sometimes, SayWhovia, it's important to think about balance. Work and life balance. Physical balance. Bank balance. The balance of an overladen van teetering on the edge of a cliff. This is the balance episode, where all of these things will come up. Dan's work and life balance is a little off again. Maureen is learning physical balance! Trump has a low bank balance. And off of us are living out the end sequence of the 1967 classic film, the Italian Job.This episode makes more sense than most, which is saying a lot considering it's 2024.Nobody move, SayWhovia. This whole thing could go over. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

In this episode I speak with Yifan Zhang, whose work is a testament to the power of art to navigate and depict the complexities of cultural identity and personal growth. From an early age, Yifan embraced "carefully made mistakes" as a conduit for creative exploration, leading to the development of a significant body of work titled "Fault Art." His series captures conflicts across time and space, highlighting the clashes between Eastern and Western cultures, while inviting viewers to find their narratives within these vibrant canvases. Yifan's art, characterized by a return to the essence of conflict experienced in childhood, serves as a bridge for introspection and cultural understanding, demonstrating the transformative power of painting to tell stories beyond the confines of language. The conversation is with a translator as Yifan spoke Chinese during our chat. You can connect with Yifan at https://www.instagram.com/dy_yifanzhang/ and through his website https://yifanzhang.fans/

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In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars.

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ON TODAY'S SHOW -           Kate Middleton – what's going on!? -           Caro celebrated her nephew's wedding – and it was a wonderful week! -           We discussed Caro's piece on ‘The Football Whisperer', Neil Balme – and the importance of having great people like him around a football club -           Corrie's frustration with Tupperware -           Why Caro got kicked out of a pub! -           The impact of the Tasmania – and why Caro is so passionate about it -           Why comments from Lily Allen caught Corrie's attention -           We introduce SEN Talk – with some correspondence from a listener Reminder: You are invited to our next live show! •        Wednesday, April 24 (5:30pm for a 6pm start) •        Sorrento Portsea RSL - SELLING FAST •        $40.00 per ticket •        BOOK HERE ITEM 2: THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Portuguese wines. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au (LINKS TO COME) BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader.  BOOK:                        Caro reviews These Precious Days by Ann Patchett Screen brought to you by ‘Just A Farmer' SCREEN:                    Corrie reviews Gray on Stan Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Cobram Estate - Australia's most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria FOOD:                        Corrie has a recipe: Pistacio, Lemon and Rosemary Cake     SERVES 8-10 150g unsalted butter 4 x 10cm sprigs of rosemary, leaves very finely chopped 3 eggs 100g golden caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract (alcohol-free) 2 heaped tablespoons Greek yogurt finely grated zest of 3 large unwaxed lemons 100g ground almonds 300g pistachio slivers (or whole nuts), very finely blitzed in a food processor, plus extra to decorate FOR THE ICING 150g icing sugar 25ml freshly squeezed lemon juice Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan), Gas Mark 4. Take a large square of baking paper, scrunch it up, then smooth it out and use to line a 22-24cm round cake tin or ovenproof dish. Warm the butter in a saucepan over a gentle heat until just melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the rosemary and leave to infuse. Put the eggs, caster sugar and vanilla and lemon extracts into a mixing bowl and beat together until well combined. Mix in the yogurt, followed by most of the lemon zest (reserving a little for decorating the cake), the ground almonds and pistachios. Pour in the infused melted butter and mix again until evenly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin or ovenproof dish and shake to level the surface, then bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown on top and springy to touch. Remove from the oven and leave the cake to cool completely in the tin or dish. Mix the icing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Carefully remove the cake from the tin or dish and set it on a serving plate. Pour the icing on top and leave to set, then scatter with the pistachios and reserved lemon zest before serving.   DID YOU SEE THAT? CORRIE TO REVEAL – Lily Allen and “you can't have it all” SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader. CORRIE TO CARO: What controversial incident turned back the clock for you over the weekend CARO TO CORRIE: What new fashion trend turned back the clock for you over the weekend CORRIE TO CARO: What event will be bittersweet for you this week CARO TO CORRIE: Another fashion question: Who's wardrobe would you like to buy CORRIE TO CARO: What major footy story has made you question yourself over recent months CARO TO CORRIE: What kitchen drama is prompting a whole rethink   Thank you Red Energy, Prince Winestore and Cobram Olive Oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, now known as the Antonine plague, may have been history's first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall. In Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024), historian Dr. Colin Elliott offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging account of this pivotal moment in Roman history. Did a single disease—its origins and diagnosis still a mystery—bring Rome to its knees? Carefully examining all the available evidence, Dr. Elliott shows that Rome's problems were more insidious. Years before the pandemic, the thin veneer of Roman peace and prosperity had begun to crack: the economy was sluggish, the military found itself bogged down in the Balkans and the Middle East, food insecurity led to riots and mass migration, and persecution of Christians intensified. The pandemic exposed the crumbling foundations of a doomed Empire. Arguing that the disease was both cause and effect of Rome's fall, Dr. Elliott describes the plague's “preexisting conditions” (Rome's multiple economic, social, and environmental susceptibilities); recounts the history of the outbreak itself through the experiences of physician, victim, and political operator; and explores postpandemic crises. The pandemic's most transformative power, Dr. Elliott suggests, may have been its lingering presence as a threat both real and perceived. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

A planet that used to be a place of undisturbed balance between human, nature, and animal has now become something else entirely. The disharmony that had been in the making for hundreds of years has finally arrived in the form of a faceless army. But this is not a story about war. This is a story about a vibrant, beautiful planet –and the journey to keep it that way.Key Features• Unique companion-based gameplay.• Solve puzzles with diverse challenges and quirky twists.• Carefully navigate dangerous situations using stealth and wit.• Use your reflexes and survive challenging action sequences.• Discover an epic story that stretches across galaxies and centuries.

After leaving the wilderness, Jesus began his ministry of theological and social healing in earnest. While many welcomed his message and the community work he was doing, some of the most religious people bristled. Jesus taught and practiced a boundary-breaking love, and breaking boundaries almost always makes us uncomfortable. However, the spiritual path of Jesus invites us to hold a creative tension between law and freedom. Join us this Sunday as we explore how to unburden the parts of ourselves that seemingly love rules more than people. www.TheLoftLA.org

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how we can lead and disciple our families when it comes to social media.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to do about kids on social media? Why is this all over the news right now?What is the difference between social media and general access to the internet for a kid? What is the benefit of social media? Maybe start with for anyone and then can you see any benefit for kids?What is the potential harm of having kids on social media?What decisions if any are you making about social media for your family or for the families you lead at church?What scriptures come to mind for you when you talk about whether to be on social media platforms?Denison Forum Recommendations:Draw boundaries and keep them rock solid. Educate your kids on the inherent risks, pornography, and stranger danger. Allow them freedom in proportion to their trustworthiness. (limited usage? Smart devices?)Give them a safe space to talk about things that make them uncomfortable. Be a loving ear for their woes and keep up a healthy dialogue about their relationship with social media. Carefully consider at what age to allow them to enter certain sites, if ever.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 5:29, 1 Corinthians 6:12The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory: Social Media and Youth Mental HealthBetter Screen Time Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Tasting notes:  Carefully crafted under watchful (yet often dozing off) canine eyes, Mr. Pickles Gin is an Eugene, Oregon original born from 100% soft, white winter wheat, mono-sourced just down the road at the Camas Country Mill. The exceptionally soft base spirit is triple distilled with the final distillation including a vapor basket to introduce the botanicals. It leads with the same enlivening juniper notes you might encounter on a hike to majestic Mount Hood, which are quickly softened by 11 other botanicals, including sencha green tea, pink peppercorns, and marshmallow root, revealing an approachable, aromatic, and sweet spirit reminiscent of Cascade Mountains meadows. Mr. Pickles is an exceptionally flavorful gin that opens with juicy citrus and sweet, bright herbal notes, with a slight undernote of black pepper. Soft woodland notes accompany the more traditional, aromatic pine and spice, grounded in an earthy, herbaceous base. The finish is long and smooth, allowing the flavors to continue to reveal themselves long after the gin leaves the palate.

In this episode, Brian Skrobonja sheds light on the complex and often overwhelming process of managing an estate after the loss of a loved one. This is a step-by-step guide from the initial steps you need to take after a loved one passes, to the intricate details of settling an estate. Brian offers valuable advice and practical tips to navigate this difficult time with grace and efficiency. Having a clearly defined process in place for managing an estate can help avoid the emotional drain of making important decisions through the loss of a loved one. Friends and family may wish well and provide advice on what to do, but without a proper plan in place, that can lead to more financial problems in the future. Setting expectations for yourself and the beneficiaries of the estate is a great first step to help minimize the confusion and questions around how long it will take to settle an estate. This process can take anywhere from two months to several years depending on the type of assets that are owned and the size and complexity of the estate. A funeral home director will often help obtain death certificates, which will be required before making any claims. It's a good idea to request 10 to 12 original documents because, once submitted, you may not get them back. It's important to first locate the deceased's will, trust, or other estate documents they have on file. If none of these exist, you could have difficulty settling a person's estate which will most likely require an attorney to assist you through the probate process. Check to determine if the person may have left a letter of instruction behind as well. A letter of instruction is not a legal document, but it's a letter that can provide more personal intentions and information regarding an estate. The next step is to begin gathering an itemized list of all known financial institutions where money is held and life insurance companies for filing a claim. It's a good idea to put the list together before jumping into making calls because you'll want to keep track of phone conversations and other instructions. Tip: A really good practice is to keep a journal or Excel spreadsheet of all the conversations to keep track of everything. You'll want to avoid writing on the back of envelopes or scrap pieces of paper as that can become really unmanageable. Checks made out to the deceased will require a bank account to deposit them. Avoid closing bank accounts too early because of this. You will have to notify Social Security that a death has occurred as well as any pension provider to have payments stopped and any eligible benefits paid to the estate. If your loved one served in the military, you may be eligible for veterans benefits. You can get more information about these benefits by visiting va.gov. Over the next one to three months, you will want to screen incoming mail, both physical and email, to look for and gather bills, statements, and notices relating to various types of accounts and insurance policies. You will want to review credit card statements to identify subscriptions or other recurring charges to follow up with the service providers about cancellation. Next, notify creditors and credit card companies that were a part of your loved ones credit history. You can notify the big three credit bureaus; Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, of their passing, which can usually be done online over the phone or by letter. You will also want to locate where they filed important documents to find deeds, titles to real estate, car titles, or lease agreements as well as storage space keys and account records. Look for a computer file or printout with digital account passwords so you can disable any active social media accounts. If the person was still working, contact the human resources office at their place of work to inform them of what has happened, the HR officer may need you to fill out some paperwork pertaining to retirement plans, health benefits and compensation for unused vacation time. If your loved one owned a small business or professional practice, a discussion with business partners and clients may be necessary as well as consulting with the company attorney who has advised the business. If there was a child in college, it may be a good idea to contact the Financial Aid Office to inform them of what has happened. Depending on the school and the financial situation the surviving child may qualify for more assistance. Before rushing into this process, you should consider speaking with a financial advisor and attorney. There are so many areas where you can make expensive mistakes, working with a professional through this difficult time is usually the best decision.     Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com SkrobonjaFinancial.com Common Sense Financial Podcast on YouTube  Common Sense Financial Podcast on Spotify va.gov     Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (MAS), Member FINRA &SIPC. Advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals through Skrobonja Wealth Management (SWM), a registered investment advisor. Tax services offered only through Skrobonja Tax Consulting. MAS does not offer Build Banking or tax advice. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC, Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC, Skrobonja Tax Consulting, and Build Banking are not affiliated with MAS.   Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.   The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investments in securities are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal. Prices of securities may fluctuate from time to time and may even become valueless. Gas and oil investments are speculative in nature and are sold by Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). Carefully read the PPM before investing. Certain accreditation requirements may apply. 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In this episode, Larry and John move a laundry room cabinet and stack the washer and dryer.  Moving a laundry room cabinet and stacking a washer and dryer can be a manageable DIY project with the right tools and precautions. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process: 1.           Plan and Prepare: Measure the space where you plan to stack the washer and dryer to ensure they will fit comfortably. o             Clear out any items from the cabinet and the area where you will be working. o             Gather the necessary tools and materials, including a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, level, safety goggles, and any additional hardware required for securing the washer and dryer. 2.           Disconnect Utilities: Turn off the power to the washer and dryer by unplugging them from the electrical outlet or switching off the circuit breaker. Turn off the water supply to the washer by closing the valves on the water supply lines. Disconnect the hoses and drain pipes from the washer and dryer. Be prepared for any water that may spill out during this process by placing towels or a bucket nearby. 3.           Move the Cabinet: Empty the cabinet of any items and remove the shelves if necessary. Use a screwdriver or drill to remove any screws or fasteners securing the cabinet to the wall or floor. Carefully lift and move the cabinet to its new location, ensuring it is level and stable. 4.           Stack the Washer and Dryer: Position the dryer on top of the washer, making sure they are aligned properly. Use a stacking kit or brackets designed for your specific washer and dryer models to secure them together. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation. Use a level to ensure the stacked appliances are balanced and stable. 5.           Reconnect Utilities: Reconnect the hoses and drain pipes to the washer and dryer, ensuring they are properly secured. Turn on the water supply and check for any leaks.   Plug in the washer and dryer to the electrical outlet or switch on the circuit breaker. 6.           Test the Appliances: o             Run a test cycle on the washer and dryer to ensure they are functioning properly. o             Check for any unusual noises or vibrations that may indicate an issue with the installation. 7.           Secure the Cabinet (if necessary): o             If the cabinet needs to be secured to the wall or floor in its new location, use appropriate screws or fasteners to secure it in place. 8.           Clean Up: o             Dispose of any packaging materials and clean up any debris from the installation process. o             Return any items to the cabinet and organize the laundry room as desired. 9.           Safety Precautions: o             Always follow safety guidelines when moving heavy appliances and using power tools. o             Use caution when handling electrical and plumbing connections to avoid injury or damage. By following these steps carefully, you can successfully move a laundry room cabinet and stack a washer and dryer to optimize space and functionality in your laundry room. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/handymanpros/message

Jeffrey Epstein's first reported suicide attempt took place on July 23, 2019, while he was held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York City. Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors.The circumstances surrounding Epstein's first suicide attempt raised questions regarding the MCC's handling of high-profile inmates. One aspect that drew significant attention was the alleged malfunctioning of the surveillance cameras. Reports claimed that the cameras in the area outside Epstein's cell were not functioning properly, resulting in a lack of video evidence during the time of the incident.In this episode we take a look at the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's first alleged suicide attempt and the many things that went wrong leading up to it.(commercial at 7:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Surveillance video from Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt is missing, lawyer says (nbcnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of Denis Villeneuve's latest film, DUNE: PART TWO starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, & Austin Butler right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! DUNE: PART TWO is about Paul Atreides who unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Chapters: 00:00:00 *No Spoilers* Rating & Review 00:07:39 Our disappointing theater experience 00:09:24 The visions were adapted better here 00:11:02 *Spoiler Alert* Paul's superpower 00:12:27 Paul becoming a leader 00:16:44 Discussing the most powerful scene 00:19:33 What this story is meant to critique 00:23:14 The Fremen paradise 00:24:21 The movie ending vs the book ending 00:26:01 A wise alteration to the original story 00:28:11 Another key component missing 00:29:42 The plot twist and clear Star Wars inspiration 00:31:08 Paul now has the ultimate armies 00:34:01 The beginning felt rushed 00:36:42 Perfectly told exposition 00:38:15 Reviewing the epic ending 00:40:32 Everyone's fear & respect of Paul 00:42:00 The cocky reverend mother  00:44:37 Our favorite scenes 00:48:36 The viral popcorn bucket 00:49:55 Hollywood is truly failing 00:55:50 The utter failure of the original 00:58:07 Carefully using CGI & VFX 00:59:11 Preserving the sci-fi feel 01:00:39 Avatar: The Last Air Bender live action discussion 01:03:16 Final thoughts on Dune: Part Two 01:04:40 Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crwncinema/support

In this episode, Mike and Corrie-Beth unravel the intricacies of regret and its implications on our behaviors and outcomes. What are the regrets you could live with? What regrets could you not? ➡️ JOIN OUR 5-DAY KICKSTART: https://official.purephysique.com/5-day ➡️ SAVE 40% OFF THRIVE MARKET  http://thrv.me/HZMzVa FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  ➡️ IG:  @corriebeth.lipowski | @mike_lipowski | @pure.physique ➡️ YouTube: That Fitness Couple

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1 hour of hard-hitting Old and New School Chicago House, Techno, and Juke tracks. Carefully selected vinyl to get you moving from CZR, CAJMERE, DAJAE, TYREE, PAUL JOHNSON, DJ FUNK, BAD BOY BILL and more. Enjoy! 

REVIEW: #PAKISTAN: #IKHAN: Reviewing the conversations with colleagues the past week, it is striking how carefully Arif Rafiq of GlobelyNews.com anticipates the results and turmoil in the Pakistan parliamentary election now being talled.  The news reporting suggests turmoil and unknowns of the result so far; however Khan's PTI party appears to be ahead if short of a majority.  More in the new week. https://www.ft.com/content/be2925f4-8cb6-41fc-ae07-b00a6493014d 1900 Karachi