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Katherine Sarkisov of CCB/Levine Law Group is a rising talent in women's bike racing. She's not new on the scene because she literally grew up riding and racing her bike; but she's definitely made some big steps and improvements in the last couple of years. After stints on LUX and Cynisca Cycling, Katia came home and joined CCB. Little did any of us know that in signing up to race US races, that we were about to see her light up the podium.  

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Richard Blake, a pioneering psychologist and breathwork researcher, to discuss the science and clinical application of Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB). Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-307/?ref=278 Dr. Blake shares key insights from his groundbreaking randomized controlled trial—the largest to date—on the effectiveness of CCB for reducing anxiety. The conversation explores the distinctions between breathwork modalities, how altered states are reached without substances, and why trauma-informed facilitation is essential for safe practice. Paul and Dr. Blake also dive into the pitfalls of mainstream psychotherapy, the overlooked power of lifestyle interventions, and how breathwork compares to both SSRIs and psychedelics in measurable outcomes. Dr. Richard Blake holds a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology and is a pioneering researcher in the field of breathwork, psychedelics, and holistic mental health. He conducted the largest-ever randomized controlled trial on Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB), providing groundbreaking scientific evidence on its effects on anxiety and well-being. Dr. Blake works with RUNGA, where he is dedicated to advancing the evolution of mental health treatments—moving beyond head-centered approaches to include breathwork, psychedelics, nutrition, exercise, and other integrative healing practices. His mission is to help people unlock deeper levels of psychological resilience, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness through embodied and experiential methods. Highlights: Why breathwork is a potent tool for trauma and anxiety Comparing Holotropic Breathwork to newer trauma-informed approaches Facilitator-to-client ratio standards for safety The ethics and economics of group breathwork sessions Inside the largest randomized trial on CCB for anxiety Why 5% adverse effects matters—and how it compares to SSRIs The “pivotal mental states” hypothesis explained Integration of talk therapy and altered states The power of community and connection in healing From peak performance to depth psychology: Dr. Blake's story Episode Links: Website RUNGA Breathguru Richard on Instagram RUNGA 90-DAY INTENSIVE, START NOW FOR FREE. Episode Sponsons: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

In this case, the court considered this issue: Does a state violate the First Amendment's religion clauses by denying a religious organization an otherwise-available tax exemption because the organization does not meet the state's criteria for religious behavior?The case was decided on June 5, 2025. In a unanimous decision on June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission, affirming that the Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) is entitled to an exemption from Wisconsin's unemployment insurance tax. The Court held that the state's refusal to grant this exemption violated the First Amendment by discriminating against religious organizations that do not engage in overt religious activities.Justice Sonia Sotomayor authored the opinion, emphasizing that Wisconsin's approach improperly favored organizations that proselytize or serve only co-religionists, thereby violating the principle of government neutrality in religious matters. The Court noted that CCB's mission, while providing secular services such as housing and job training, is rooted in Catholic teachings and operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Superior. The decision underscores that religious organizations cannot be denied exemptions based solely on the secular nature of their services.This ruling aligns with the Court's broader trend of expanding religious liberties and may have implications for other religiously affiliated organizations seeking similar exemptions.The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.

In deze boeiende aflevering van de WAVCi Podcast gaat cybersecurity expert Eddy Willems in gesprek met Miguel De Bruycker, de Managing Directeur-Generaal van het Centrum voor Cybersecurity België (CCB). Samen duiken ze dieper in de uitdagingen en evoluties van de Belgische cyberveiligheid, zowel op nationaal als internationaal niveau.Hoe beschermt België zich tegen steeds geavanceerdere cyberdreigingen? Welke rol speelt samenwerking tussen overheid, bedrijven en burgers in het versterken van onze digitale weerbaarheid? En hoe ziet de toekomst van cybersecurity eruit?Een eerlijk, inhoudelijk en soms verrassend gesprek tussen twee zwaargewichten uit de Belgische cybersecuritywereld.Thema's in deze aflevering:Hoe België zich positioneert in de internationale cyberwereldWelke dreigingen het CCB dagelijks monitortWaarom samenwerking tussen overheid, bedrijven en burgers cruciaal isHoe we de Belgische burger beter kunnen beschermen tegen cyberaanvallenEen terugblik én een blik vooruit op onze digitale toekomstEnkele opmerkelijke quotes uit het gesprek:"We moeten mensen niet bang maken, maar wel alert. Cybersecurity is geen kwestie van angst, maar van gezond verstand en weerbaarheid." — Miguel De Bruycker"Je hebt geen veiligheid zonder bewustzijn. Technologie alleen gaat het niet oplossen." — Eddy Willems"Het CCB is er niet alleen voor de overheid. Onze missie is om alle lagen van de samenleving digitaal weerbaar te maken." — Miguel De BruyckerDe vraag van 1 miljoen Aan het eind van de aflevering draait Miguel de rollen even om en stelt hij dé (niet op voorhand gekende) vraag aan Eddy Willems: "Wat zou jij doen als jij morgen de leiding had over het CCB?" Eddy's antwoord? Eerlijk, doordacht en misschien een tikkeltje onverwacht. Mis het niet!Mis deze aflevering niet als je interesse hebt in digitale veiligheid, beleid en praktijkervaringen uit eerste hand.

Luca Argel e Filipe Sambado juntaram forças para um concerto em dupla no CCB e claro, para a prova oral.

Em vésperas de subir ao palco do CCB, em Lisboa, para um concerto descrito como “um intenso elogio à vida, à música das palavras”, Aldina Duarte é a mais recente convidada do podcast da BLITZ. O disco que lançou em 2024 com letras de Capicua, a situação política do país e o fado, no presente e no passado, são outros temas de conversa da presente edição do Posto EmissorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the ONEder Podcast, CCB speaks with Lance Hayes and Yi-Chun Lin from Board and Vellum, a Seattle-based design firm, about their research project funded by the ONEder Grant. Their study explores the concept of workplace attachment in a hybrid work environment, investigating how employees form emotional connections to their workplaces in the context of remote and in-person work. Episode link: https://www.oneworkplace.com/podcast/fostering-connectivity-encouraging-workplace-attachments

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% your first purchase with promo code DOWEKNOW at https://www.LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod  Go watch our full (almost 2 hour) CCB Saga Breakdown over on our Patreon!  https://patreon.com/doweknowthem In today's episode, we kick things off with yet another glee filled update regarding Janet. We thought our case with the Copyright Claims Board had finished but it turns out Janet (shockingly) couldn't accept defeat and naturally thought it was appropriate to submit a request for reconsideration. Based on the CCB's response, it seems they felt differently... lol. So much so that they took this as an opportunity to read her to absolute filth and it's so good, we couldn't not share. Then we move on to an update in the Rosanna Pansino/Tana Mongeau/Joey Graceffa/Trisha Paytas drama to go over Rosanna's video addressing everything following her initial podcast about Tana.  We Love the Internet: https://www.tiktok.com/@hair_with_gracee/video/7472410185831697694 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGg1Md6SG9i 00:00 - Introduction 3:31 - Janet Gets Wrecked by CCB 38:39 - Rosanna Addresses Podcast  1:14:32 - We Love the Internet We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please let us know on Twitter or Instagram if you have any topic suggestions for next Sunday! (@lily_marston & @jessismiles__) Business Inquiries: doweknowthempodcast@gmail.com

"Are you scrolling through life instead of living it?" In this episode, CCB, Allie, and Natasha explore the challenge of balancing life online and off. They talk about how social media can be fun but also overwhelming, leading to being anxious all the time. “Scrolling can feel like a comfort blanket, but it can also keep us from real connections!"  They share personal stories about their experiences with social media, like how doom scrolling affects mental health. The conversation shifts to the importance of community and being present. They emphasize the value of personal connections over online ones and suggest ways to set boundaries with technology. The episode ends with a listener question from Jessica, who asks, "Do you ever give yourself rest?" Listen in to hear their answers about how rest can involve more than just sleep. Go to Candace.com for your free gratitude guide. Sponsors this month:  - Mr. Pen: Visit http://candacepens.com/ for 10% off your order. -Adele Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ Use my one-time code for 25% off your first order! Code CANDACE -Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to https://ancientnutrition.com/ccb - Grand Canyon University: http://gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Scherer, the vibrant VP of Sales and Marketing at CCB Technology, joins us for an enlightening conversation about his journey and the transformation of CCB Technology from a nonprofit software provider to a leading player in outsourced IT services. Steve provides an in-depth look at how CCB is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations tackle budgetary challenges while offering robust cybersecurity solutions. His insights into the evolving tech landscape reveal CCB's commitment to data protection and employee training, ensuring nonprofits can focus on their missions without compromising security. Through Steve's narrative, we uncover an unexpected path to leadership that emerged from a desire for meaningful work rather than traditional ambition. With authenticity and curiosity as guiding principles, he shares personal stories of financial struggles during college, emphasizing perseverance's critical role. Trust emerges as a cornerstone in leadership, with Steve illustrating how building and maintaining it is essential in forming lasting relationships and achieving professional success. Steve also delves into the core of his leadership identity, sharing how mentorship and personal values have shaped his approach. With a focus on balancing work and life, he discusses practical strategies to improve leadership effectiveness, including candid conversations and embracing vulnerability. His guiding principle, the "top five for 10," underscores the importance of aligning work with personal values. Through these reflections, Steve provides a roadmap for personal and professional growth, highlighting the profound impact mentors can have at any stage of life. Steve Scherer is a husband, father of four, the VP of Sales & Marketing at CCB Technology and not a top LinkedIn voice. Steve leads a Sales team responsible for $37mm in production and was promoted to take over the Marketing team in 2024. In 2024 his Sales team broke the company record for profit production and his Marketing team increased qualified lead production by over 70%.  The top 5 things he wants to be defined by in 10 years are God, Family, Church, Outdoors and Work.  He owns a purple bunny suit, was the commencement speaker at his alma mater UW Parkside in 2024 and has a poster in his office that tracks how many weeks he has left to live.    Quotes: "Our heartbeat has remained the same over the decades: serving those who serve others. That's the foundation of CCB Technology." "In the ever-evolving tech landscape, security isn't just a service; it's a necessity. We ensure nonprofits can focus on their missions without compromising data protection." "Leadership isn't about a title; it's about influence. Sometimes, it takes someone else to tap you on the shoulder and help you see your potential." "Authenticity and curiosity are key components of success. They drive us to ask the right questions and build trust in our relationships."   Links: Steve's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelscherer/ CCB Technology - https://ccbtechnology.com Get this episode and all other episodes of Sales Lead Dog at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog 

Escolhemos para este episódio do podcast "Um Pouco Mais de Azul" a palavra Assuada. Isso deu pretexto a Rita Taborda Duarte para abordar a política enquanto ameaça e para nos levar à exposição "Intimidades em Fuga", uma proposta de Nan Golding por estes dias no CCB. Francisco Louçã trata da assuada criada no parlamento pela censura do Chega e da assuada de Trump para colonizar a Ucrânia, não esquecendo os dados estatísticos norte-americanos sobre a redução da vida sexual dos jovens. Fernando Alves procura outros caminhos para sustentar que Perdigão perdeu a pena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 373 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Archie League and His Award. On this week's show,  RH and AG discuss the Archie League Award for ATC, why it's important and a quick rundown on Archie League himself, the first air traffic controller.  We also play the pilot's prayer, discuss visual approach backups, and answer more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.    Links: https://www.natca.org/2023/08/21/archie-league-and-the-genesis-of-federal-air-traffic-control/   https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/flythetransition/episodes/Episode-50---Inside-the-Tower--the-Cockpit-Opposing-Bases-RH-on-ATC--Airlines--and-Career-Shifts-e2ut9kg   2018 Archie Awards: President's Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgzG9SAJuY for this save: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROTcj9NkD7A     Timely Feedback: 1. Controller Charles Delta sent audio on flight following usage into Cigarette Airport 2. Patron JT sends info on CRJ climate control and warring zones 3. Patron JK sends follow up on why his students go to CCB airport 4. Patron Zulu sent audio about old radios and delayed gratification 5. Patron WM asks about backing up a visual with an RNAV   Feedback 1. Lord AJ wrote a prayer and it was read in audio by Patron BS 2. Patron ED asks about EDCT's (expect departure clearance time)   Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website.  Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com.  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army.  Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor. 

In deze aflevering van Z 7 op 7: Meer dan honderd kandidaten voor één huurpand. Of mensen die een huurcontract heel snel ondertekenen, zelfs nog zonder het appartement te bezoeken. 't Zijn geen uitzonderingen meer. De vraag op de Vlaamse huurmarkt is veel groter dan het aanbod. Dat zie je ook aan de gestegen huurprijzen. Zo'n 1.200 bedrijven en organisaties uit kritieke sectoren hebben zich al aangemeld bij het Centrum voor Cybersecurity België. Het is een verplichting uit de Europese NIS-2-richtlijn, die geldt voor sectoren zoals energie, transport, gezondheidszorg en overheidsdiensten. Niet slecht, maar dat betekent dat nog meer dan de helft dat nog moet doen, vóór de deadline van 18 maart. Hoe kan je als bedrijf weten of je ook tot deze richtlijn behoort? Miguel De Bruyker, directeur van het Centrum voor Cybersecurity België, legt het uit.En we bespreken de resultaten van EVS. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in live videotechnologie en behaalt voor het vierde jaar op rij een recordjaaromzet. 14% erbij het afgelopen jaar. Hoe komt dat? Collega Stijn Wuyts vraagt het aan Patrick Casselman van BNP Paribas Fortis.  Z 7 op 7 is de nieuwe dagelijkse podcast van Kanaal Z en Trends. Elke ochtend, vanaf 5u30 uur luistert u voortaan naar een selectie van de meest opmerkelijke nieuwsverhalen, een frisse blik op de aandelenmarkten en een scherpe duiding bij de economische en politieke actualiteit door experts van Kanaal Z en Trends.Start voortaan elke dag met Z 7 op 7 en luister naar wat echt relevant is voor uw business, onderneming, carrière en geld.

Follow Jamie Clements HereFollow Pete Taylor HereThis conversation delves into the transformative power of breathwork, particularly for men, exploring its role in trauma healing, emotional processing, and spiritual connection. The speakers discuss the mechanics of conscious connected breathwork, personal experiences of healing, and the importance of integration in making lasting changes. They emphasize the shift from seeking how-to solutions to focusing on who we are becoming, highlighting the significance of community and support in the healing journey.Breathwork serves as a powerful non-verbal therapeutic tool for men.Conscious connected breathwork (CCB) is foundational for various healing modalities.Breathwork can activate and help process past traumas.Experiential healing through breathwork can lead to profound personal insights.Spirituality plays a crucial role in the breathwork experience.Integration is essential for making changes stick after breathwork sessions.Collective breathwork experiences foster a sense of shared humanity.The mind-body connection is vital in understanding chronic conditions.Finding support and community is crucial for personal growth.The evolution of breathwork emphasizes awareness, autonomy, and purpose.

35 years ago, anti-Apartheid activist advocate Anton Lubowski was assassinated outside his home in Windhoek. His killers have still not been brought to book, but his widow Gabriele is still fighting for justice. In this interview with BizNews, she describes a walk Anton took with Hage Geingop, the now late President of Namibia, on the morning of his death. “…And he must have told Hage Geingop what burdened him. And a couple of hours later, he was dead. What is significant to me is that whenever somebody asked Hage Geingop about that, he immediately threatened them with lawyers.” She said the family had to leave Windhoek in '92 because “I was just warned: Leave your fingers from this case. It is dangerous for you and the children.” Although a High Court inquest did find that Anton was killed by a hitman hired by the South African National Defense Force's Civil Cooperation Bureau (CCB), Gabriele believes “they were only used as a decoy” and that the alleged hitman was “just a patsy” who “couldn't even hold an AK-47”. She describes visiting the CCB's Ferdi Barnard in prison and believes he “really didn't know” who had killed Anton. Gabrielle also addresses suspicions that Anton was a South African Military Intelligence (MI) spy, and says: “So whatever information Anton had, that he shared with Hage Geingob on the Tuesday morning of his death…was stronger…then the decision was taken, this guy needs to go.”

Send us a textIn the new year for the EstoBro TV Podcast, the Gents are happy to announce that all future episodes will be distributed on YouTube (3:20). EstoBro was joined by Commissioner Comic Book to celebrate the news due to TV being snowed in earlier in the week. With the first episode in February, major sports news and events took place over the weekend and as a result, is the focused themed episode for the week. EstoBro and CCB examine the fallout post the NBA trade deadline (16:35), and put major attention of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks. A trade that has been considered the most controversial in sports history, only time will tell of the major impact for this season and Dončić's future. The Super Bowl is on the horizon this weekend after the celebration of Kendrick Lamar's wins at the 67th Grammy Awards in addition of the rap artist taking center stage for the halftime show (30:05); as the pair also discuss the possibility of which team will win this weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was a major treat having CCB share more insight after the results of the Royal Rumble (41:30) with the road of WrestleMania officially underway. He discusses the winning superstars amongst Charlotte Flair and Jay Uso, and their potential matchups they will face as headliners for the event. Post the conversation of wrestling, Roman Reigns will be the featured wrestler on the next installment of WWE 2K25 (53:45). EstoBro also breaks the news of the cover athletes for MLB the Show 2025 and PGA 2K25 as well.The YouTube Channel is officially up and running! Click here to view and subscribe to the channel!Theme song made by iamRavedadInteract with the Gents of the podcast on the following social media platforms:X (Formally known as Twitter) YouTube InstagramBlog/websiteJoin the Discord serverSubscribe to the official playlist of the podcast

O cantor e compositor Alceu Valença deu início à sua turnê europeia com o espetáculo "Valencianas". Ele recebeu a RFI em sua casa, em Lisboa, cidade que considera um segundo lar, antes de embarcar para Paris, onde se apresenta neste sábado (1°). Luciana Quaresma, correspondente da RFI em Lisboa"Lisboa sempre me recebe com um carinho especial, e a energia do público português é incomparável. Adoro caminhar de madrugada pelas ruas do bairro do Castelo de São Jorge, pelo Bairro Alto, com suas ruas estreitas e vibrante vida noturna", descreve Alceu Valença. "Adoro passear pelas margens do Tejo, pelos Sapadores e tomar um café no Dali”, comenta o cantor, que faz questão de sentir a essência musical que permeia a capital portuguesa que serve de inspiração para o artista.O espetáculo "Valencianas" não é apenas uma reapresentação de seus sucessos, mas um projeto ambicioso que busca reinterpretar essas canções atemporais com arranjos orquestrais que ressaltam a riqueza da obra de Alceu. “Estamos trazendo uma nova roupagem para temas que o público já conhece e ama, ampliando as texturas e emoções através da orquestra”, comenta, em referência à colaboração com a Orquestra Ouro Preto.Ele ressalta a emoção de se apresentar ao lado da formação, enfatizando a importância dessa colaboração para trazer uma nova interpretação de seus clássicos. "Estou animado para compartilhar com o público essa fusão entre a música popular brasileira e o rico som da orquestra, criando uma experiência única que eu espero que toque o coração de todos".Os shows em terras lusitanas acontecem nos dias 8 e 9 de fevereiro, na Casa da Música, no Porto, e no Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB), em Lisboa. Antes disso, ele se apresenta na Sala Pleyel, em Paris, em 1° de fevereiro, segue para Utrecht, na Holanda (dia 3), Barcelona, na Espanha (dia 4) e Berlim, na Alemanha (dia 6).Parceria duradoura com a Orquestra Ouro PretoA colaboração entre Alceu Valença e a Orquestra Ouro Preto já dura mais de uma década e resulta em interpretações memoráveis que conquistam palcos no Brasil e no exterior. A orquestra é formada por trinta músicos e consolida sua reputação como uma das mais respeitadas do cenário musical brasileiro. Sob a direção do maestro Rodrigo Toffolo, a formação é reconhecida pela versatilidade e inovação com projetos como “Valencianas”, que contribuem para atrair novos públicos para este universo. "Valencianas é um projeto que une o sertão e o agreste do Brasil à música de concerto. É uma forma de mostrar que esses gêneros podem dialogar e se enriquecer mutuamente", afirma Toffolo.O maestro elogia a ousadia de Alceu ao explorar novas sonoridades e a importância cultural do artista no cenário musical contemporâneo, destacando que suas composições têm uma contemporaneidade que cativa não apenas fãs, mas também novos ouvintes. “Ele consegue transcender fronteiras e épocas, e essa capacidade nos impulsiona a explorar arranjos que destaquem as nuances emocionais de suas canções”, diz.Para ele, a união de elementos clássicos com ritmos regionais cria uma experiência única que ressoa com o público de diversas maneiras. “É um diálogo que revela a riqueza cultural brasileira e como esses gêneros podem se interconectar”, afirma o maestro. “Trabalhar com Alceu é uma oportunidade extraordinária, pois sua música é uma expressão genuína da cultura brasileira”.Os arranjos orquestrais desempenham um papel crucial no espetáculo. “Buscamos manter a essência das obras de Alceu, mas, ao mesmo tempo, queremos expandir suas texturas através da orquestração”. As adaptações visam revisitar uma nova dimensão emocional, criando um ambiente sonoro que eleva a experiência do público.Com a turnê europeia prestes a começar, a expectativa é alta. “Portugal, em especial, tem uma ligação muito forte com a nossa música e com Alceu", conta Toffolo. As atuações em cidades como Porto e Lisboa, além de outros palcos europeus, devem proporcionar momentos memoráveis, reforçando a tradição da música brasileira no exterior.Com uma carreira de mais de cinquenta anos, Alceu Valença se destaca como um dos mais autênticos e inovadores artistas da sua geração. Reconhecido por sua habilidade em misturar diferentes estilos musicais, ele vê nas turnês internacionais uma oportunidade de se conectar com uma audiência global. “É sempre uma alegria levar minha música para fora do Brasil, especialmente em lugares como Portugal, que considero meu segundo lar pela afinidade com Lisboa, que me comoveu desde a primeira vez que estive aqui, e o carinho que recebo do público”, revela Valença que se divide entre Olinda, Lisboa e Rio de Janeiro.Um repertório que promete emoção "Valencianas" oferece uma imersão nas canções que definem a carreira de Alceu Valença. Além de sucessos como "Eu Vou Fazer Você Voar", “Belle de Jour”, “Tropicana”, “Coração Bobo”, “Girassol”, “Cavalo de Pau”, "Solidão" e o imortal "Anunciação", revisitados sob a luz da orquestra, o repertório inclui também temas criados pelo próprio Alceu e a suíte Valencianas, composta por Mateus Freire a partir de diversas referências do universo do cantor.O concerto reúne temas dos dois álbuns, ao vivo, que formam a essência do projeto: Valencianas I, gravado em Belo Horizonte em 2014 e vencedor do Prêmio da Música Brasileira, e Valencianas II, gravado na Casa da Música, no Porto, em Portugal, em 2020."Quem assistir 'Valencianas' vai entender a musicalidade brasileira no seu esplendor", descreve o maestro. "A poesia do Alceu emociona a gente até nas músicas mais conhecidas como 'Anunciação'. É algo assim que só o Alceu poderia pensar: "a bruma leve das paixões que vem de dentro"... Que coisa linda, que poesia linda, uma música extraordinária! Eu fico ali regendo ao lado dele e aproveitando muito para sair um músico melhor do que entrei em cada concerto com Alceu!”, diz Toffolo.“Esperamos que o público não apenas escute, mas sinta a energia das canções. Queremos provocar emoções e abrir espaço para que cada um possa vivenciar a música de maneira única”, diz o maestro. “Este espetáculo é um convite para redescobrir a música brasileira sob uma nova luz. É uma celebração das nossas raízes, unindo diferentes gerações através da arte”, finaliza.

O cantor e compositor Alceu Valença deu início à sua turnê europeia com o espetáculo "Valencianas". Ele recebeu a RFI em sua casa, em Lisboa, cidade que considera um segundo lar, antes de embarcar para Paris, onde se apresenta neste sábado (1°). Luciana Quaresma, correspondente da RFI em Lisboa"Lisboa sempre me recebe com um carinho especial, e a energia do público português é incomparável. Adoro caminhar de madrugada pelas ruas do bairro do Castelo de São Jorge, pelo Bairro Alto, com suas ruas estreitas e vibrante vida noturna", descreve Alceu Valença. "Adoro passear pelas margens do Tejo, pelos Sapadores e tomar um café no Dali”, comenta o cantor, que faz questão de sentir a essência musical que permeia a capital portuguesa que serve de inspiração para o artista.O espetáculo "Valencianas" não é apenas uma reapresentação de seus sucessos, mas um projeto ambicioso que busca reinterpretar essas canções atemporais com arranjos orquestrais que ressaltam a riqueza da obra de Alceu. “Estamos trazendo uma nova roupagem para temas que o público já conhece e ama, ampliando as texturas e emoções através da orquestra”, comenta, em referência à colaboração com a Orquestra Ouro Preto.Ele ressalta a emoção de se apresentar ao lado da formação, enfatizando a importância dessa colaboração para trazer uma nova interpretação de seus clássicos. "Estou animado para compartilhar com o público essa fusão entre a música popular brasileira e o rico som da orquestra, criando uma experiência única que eu espero que toque o coração de todos".Os shows em terras lusitanas acontecem nos dias 8 e 9 de fevereiro, na Casa da Música, no Porto, e no Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB), em Lisboa. Antes disso, ele se apresenta na Sala Pleyel, em Paris, em 1° de fevereiro, segue para Utrecht, na Holanda (dia 3), Barcelona, na Espanha (dia 4) e Berlim, na Alemanha (dia 6).Parceria duradoura com a Orquestra Ouro PretoA colaboração entre Alceu Valença e a Orquestra Ouro Preto já dura mais de uma década e resulta em interpretações memoráveis que conquistam palcos no Brasil e no exterior. A orquestra é formada por trinta músicos e consolida sua reputação como uma das mais respeitadas do cenário musical brasileiro. Sob a direção do maestro Rodrigo Toffolo, a formação é reconhecida pela versatilidade e inovação com projetos como “Valencianas”, que contribuem para atrair novos públicos para este universo. "Valencianas é um projeto que une o sertão e o agreste do Brasil à música de concerto. É uma forma de mostrar que esses gêneros podem dialogar e se enriquecer mutuamente", afirma Toffolo.O maestro elogia a ousadia de Alceu ao explorar novas sonoridades e a importância cultural do artista no cenário musical contemporâneo, destacando que suas composições têm uma contemporaneidade que cativa não apenas fãs, mas também novos ouvintes. “Ele consegue transcender fronteiras e épocas, e essa capacidade nos impulsiona a explorar arranjos que destaquem as nuances emocionais de suas canções”, diz.Para ele, a união de elementos clássicos com ritmos regionais cria uma experiência única que ressoa com o público de diversas maneiras. “É um diálogo que revela a riqueza cultural brasileira e como esses gêneros podem se interconectar”, afirma o maestro. “Trabalhar com Alceu é uma oportunidade extraordinária, pois sua música é uma expressão genuína da cultura brasileira”.Os arranjos orquestrais desempenham um papel crucial no espetáculo. “Buscamos manter a essência das obras de Alceu, mas, ao mesmo tempo, queremos expandir suas texturas através da orquestração”. As adaptações visam revisitar uma nova dimensão emocional, criando um ambiente sonoro que eleva a experiência do público.Com a turnê europeia prestes a começar, a expectativa é alta. “Portugal, em especial, tem uma ligação muito forte com a nossa música e com Alceu", conta Toffolo. As atuações em cidades como Porto e Lisboa, além de outros palcos europeus, devem proporcionar momentos memoráveis, reforçando a tradição da música brasileira no exterior.Com uma carreira de mais de cinquenta anos, Alceu Valença se destaca como um dos mais autênticos e inovadores artistas da sua geração. Reconhecido por sua habilidade em misturar diferentes estilos musicais, ele vê nas turnês internacionais uma oportunidade de se conectar com uma audiência global. “É sempre uma alegria levar minha música para fora do Brasil, especialmente em lugares como Portugal, que considero meu segundo lar pela afinidade com Lisboa, que me comoveu desde a primeira vez que estive aqui, e o carinho que recebo do público”, revela Valença que se divide entre Olinda, Lisboa e Rio de Janeiro.Um repertório que promete emoção "Valencianas" oferece uma imersão nas canções que definem a carreira de Alceu Valença. Além de sucessos como "Eu Vou Fazer Você Voar", “Belle de Jour”, “Tropicana”, “Coração Bobo”, “Girassol”, “Cavalo de Pau”, "Solidão" e o imortal "Anunciação", revisitados sob a luz da orquestra, o repertório inclui também temas criados pelo próprio Alceu e a suíte Valencianas, composta por Mateus Freire a partir de diversas referências do universo do cantor.O concerto reúne temas dos dois álbuns, ao vivo, que formam a essência do projeto: Valencianas I, gravado em Belo Horizonte em 2014 e vencedor do Prêmio da Música Brasileira, e Valencianas II, gravado na Casa da Música, no Porto, em Portugal, em 2020."Quem assistir 'Valencianas' vai entender a musicalidade brasileira no seu esplendor", descreve o maestro. "A poesia do Alceu emociona a gente até nas músicas mais conhecidas como 'Anunciação'. É algo assim que só o Alceu poderia pensar: "a bruma leve das paixões que vem de dentro"... Que coisa linda, que poesia linda, uma música extraordinária! Eu fico ali regendo ao lado dele e aproveitando muito para sair um músico melhor do que entrei em cada concerto com Alceu!”, diz Toffolo.“Esperamos que o público não apenas escute, mas sinta a energia das canções. Queremos provocar emoções e abrir espaço para que cada um possa vivenciar a música de maneira única”, diz o maestro. “Este espetáculo é um convite para redescobrir a música brasileira sob uma nova luz. É uma celebração das nossas raízes, unindo diferentes gerações através da arte”, finaliza.

A abundância é mais do que um estado financeiro ou material; é um fluxo energético que reflete nossa conexão com o universo, nossos pensamentos e a energia que emitimos. Muitas vezes, bloqueios internos como crenças limitantes, traumas e emoções reprimidas impedem que nos conectamos plenamente com esse fluxo. É aqui que o Breathwork com Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB) entra como uma ferramenta poderosa de transformação. O CCB é uma técnica de respiração consciente, contínua e conectada, que ativa o sistema nervoso parassimpático e libera tensões armazenadas no corpo. Ao praticar o CCB, você acessa camadas profundas do subconsciente, permitindo que bloqueios energéticos e emocionais venham à tona e sejam liberados. Liberação de Crenças LimitantesDurante o CCB, memórias e crenças inconscientes podem emergir. Muitas vezes, carregamos mensagens internas como "não sou suficiente" ou "não mereço abundância", que bloqueiam nosso poder de manifestação. O CCB ajuda a dissolver essas crenças ao acessar o subconsciente e criar espaço para novas narrativas. Elevação da Frequência EnergéticaA abundância está alinhada com emoções como gratidão, alegria e confiança. O CCB libera emoções reprimidas, como medo e escassez, elevando sua vibração e alinhando você com a energia da abundância. Clareza e IntençãoAo liberar tensões e reconectar-se com sua essência, o CCB proporciona clareza mental. Essa clareza é essencial para definir intenções poderosas e conscientes, um passo-chave na manifestação. Abertura para ReceberMuitas vezes, nos fechamos para o receber devido a feridas passadas. O CCB ajuda a abrir o coração e a mente, permitindo que você esteja receptivo ao fluxo da abundância em todas as suas formas. —----------------------------- NOSSOS LINKS: Conheça a Pura Energia Positiva

This Day in Legal History: Cuba Suspended from OASOn January 22, 1962, the Organization of American States (OAS) took the historic step of suspending Cuba from its membership. This decision followed the Cuban Revolution, which saw Fidel Castro's government align itself with communist ideologies and the Soviet Union, marking a stark departure from the democratic and anti-communist principles upheld by the OAS. The suspension, supported by 14 member states against six dissenting votes, highlighted Cold War tensions and the fear of communist influence spreading across the Americas. It marked the first time the OAS had taken such a measure against a member nation, emphasizing the geopolitical divide between the United States and Soviet-aligned nations.The resolution to suspend Cuba was rooted in Article 8 of the OAS Charter, which mandated respect for representative democracy as a condition of membership. Cuba's embrace of communism and its growing ties with the USSR, particularly during events like the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, deepened the rift with its neighbors. The suspension effectively isolated Cuba from multilateral political cooperation within the Americas but did little to curtail its growing influence among leftist movements globally.Efforts to reintegrate Cuba into the OAS came decades later. On June 3, 2009, the OAS voted to lift the suspension, acknowledging changing political landscapes and calls for normalization. However, Cuba immediately rejected the offer, citing its disinterest in rejoining the organization. The Cuban government viewed the OAS as a tool of U.S. hegemony and incompatible with its principles. The 1962 suspension remains a critical moment in the history of inter-American relations, illustrating the enduring complexities of ideology and diplomacy during the Cold War.Twenty-two Democratic-led states, the District of Columbia, and San Francisco filed lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump's executive order eliminating birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents. The lawsuits, filed in federal courts in Boston, Seattle, and Maryland, argue that the order violates the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.The lawsuits emphasize the constitutional foundation of birthright citizenship, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), which upheld citizenship rights for children born on U.S. soil to non-citizen parents. Plaintiffs assert that Trump's order represents an unconstitutional overreach of presidential authority and an attempt to bypass established constitutional and legal principles.If implemented, the order would leave over 150,000 children born annually without citizenship, rendering them stateless and depriving them of rights such as voting, working lawfully, and accessing federal benefits like Medicaid. States also face increased financial and administrative burdens, including the loss of federal funding for healthcare and education programs that are tied to citizenship status.Among the plaintiffs are civil rights groups, immigrant advocacy organizations, and an expectant mother with temporary protected status. The lawsuits seek declaratory and injunctive relief, aiming to prevent the enforcement of what they call a flagrantly unconstitutional policy. Early hearings on temporary restraining orders are scheduled in some jurisdictions, marking this as one of the first major legal battles of Trump's administration​.22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order | ReutersPresident Donald Trump's executive order delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law banning TikTok has plunged the platform into legal uncertainty. The law, passed with overwhelming support in Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, required TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform by January 19. It also imposed heavy penalties—$5,000 per user—on service providers like Apple and Google for noncompliance.Trump's order pauses enforcement for 75 days and directs the Justice Department to assure service providers that they won't face liability during this period. However, legal experts argue the order offers limited assurance. Executive orders cannot override duly enacted laws, and courts generally do not view such directives as binding. Moreover, the president retains the authority to alter the order or enforce the law selectively, adding to the uncertainty.This action marks a rare instance of a president attempting to circumvent a law passed by both houses of Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court. Legal analysts note that while Congress could sue to enforce the law, courts might dismiss such a case as a political question or national security issue. Meanwhile, service providers are exposed to billions in potential penalties and shareholder lawsuits if they defy the law based on Trump's directive.Despite the pause, TikTok remains unavailable on major U.S. app stores, reflecting the precarious legal and financial risks for service providers caught between compliance with federal law and Trump's temporary reprieve. This legal limbo underscores tensions between the executive branch, Congress, and the tech industry over the regulation of foreign-owned platforms.Trump executive order leaves TikTok in legal limbo, for now | ReutersPresident Donald Trump issued an executive order revoking the authority of the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to enforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives among federal contractors. The OFCCP, which oversees compliance with anti-discrimination laws for companies receiving federal funds, had required contractors to develop affirmative action programs and address workforce disparities based on gender, race, and other protected characteristics.Trump's order mandates the OFCCP immediately stop promoting affirmative action or workforce diversity measures. It also requires contractors to certify within 90 days that they are not implementing DEI programs deemed discriminatory under federal civil rights law. Additionally, the order redefines DEI initiatives as a potential form of illegal discrimination and encourages private companies to abandon such programs.The president's actions rescinded Executive Order 11246, a landmark 1965 order that established the OFCCP's affirmative action enforcement framework. Trump also repealed EO 13672, which protected federal contractor employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity—protections that were later recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court under Title VII.This move is part of Trump's broader rollback of DEI policies, including prior executive orders eliminating diversity programs in federal agencies and restricting the legal definition of gender. Critics argue these changes undermine civil rights protections, while supporters claim they prevent reverse discrimination. The order creates significant uncertainty for federal contractors navigating compliance and DEI program implementation.Trump Guts Contractor Watchdog's Anti-Discrimination Power (1)In my column for Bloomberg this week, a discussion of religious exemptions for unemployment taxes.The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to address a pivotal question of tax policy and religious exemptions in a case involving Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB). The organization, affiliated with the Catholic Church, argues it should be exempt from paying unemployment taxes because of its religious connection, despite providing social services that are fundamentally secular, such as job placement for individuals with disabilities and daily living assistance. This case raises concerns about fairness in the nonprofit sector. Granting CCB a tax exemption would create an uneven playing field, where secular organizations performing identical services face higher tax burdens. Such an outcome risks distorting the marketplace of charitable organizations and undermines the principle of equal obligations for entities engaging in similar work. The implications extend far beyond this case. A ruling in favor of CCB could incentivize other religiously affiliated organizations to seek similar exemptions, potentially leading to widespread abuse of the tax system. Hospitals, schools, and social service agencies with religious ties might claim exemptions for services indistinguishable from those provided by secular counterparts, further eroding tax equity and integrity.The core of the issue lies in the distinction between genuinely religious activities and secular services provided under religious affiliation. Exempting organizations like CCB shifts the financial burden of public goods, such as unemployment insurance, onto other employers, including secular nonprofits, weakening their ability to serve the public effectively. Additionally, it blurs the boundary between secular and religious activities, making tax exemptions a potential tool for avoidance rather than a recognition of genuine religious exercise.This case also highlights the challenge of determining what qualifies for a religious exemption. While proponents argue that no organization should have to prove its religiosity, some oversight is necessary to prevent abuse and maintain fairness. Without such standards, exemptions could devolve into unchecked privileges for organizations with tenuous religious affiliations.Ultimately, the Court must balance respecting religious liberty with upholding public responsibilities. Preserving the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling against CCB would protect the integrity of the tax system, ensure fairness among nonprofits, and maintain a clear distinction between secular and religious activities while reinforcing the shared obligations of all public-serving entities.Supreme Court Must Ensure All Charities Get Fair Treatment This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

O episódio de hoje é a leitura de um pequeno ensaio que procura problematizar a Cultura e as medidas culturais em Portugal, evidenciando medidas datadas, preconceitos com os agentes culturais privados e a preocupação na manutenção do Statu Quo. ____ (00:00:00) Introdução ao episódio e explicação do tema: uma carta aberta à cultura. (00:02:00) - Reflexões iniciais sobre a relação entre cultura, política e outras dimensões da experiência humana. (00:05:00) - Crítica à visão de que a cultura em Portugal pertence a um espectro político específico. (00:07:00) - Análise do estudo sobre os hábitos culturais dos portugueses e suas implicações. (00:09:00) - Debate sobre a má gestão dos recursos culturais públicos, com destaque para o CCB. (00:11:00) - Críticas à distinção entre alta e baixa cultura e ao desrespeito pelo setor privado cultural. (00:13:00) - Reflexões sobre medidas governamentais e a falta de apoio ao setor privado, como no PRR. (00:14:00) - Problemas da gratuitidade cultural e comparação com políticas culturais internacionais, como o passe cultural francês. (00:19:00) - Críticas ao modo como a liberdade cultural é entendida e regulada em Portugal. (00:24:00) - Considerações sobre o impacto das políticas públicas na visão do público sobre cultura. (00:26:00) - Encerramento com referências a Almada Negreiros e reflexões finais sobre a necessidade de mudança na abordagem cultural em Portugal. — Links do Episódio: Transcrição do Ensaio: poetadacidade.com Bibliografia completa: patreon.com/poetadacidade Livro "Manifesto Anti-Dantas": ⁠Wook — Para apoiarem este podcast, colocarem questões aos convidados, ter acesso a conteúdo exclusivo e fazer parte de uma comunidade de pessoas em que a cultura, a arte e a literatura ocupam um lugar primordial, tornem-se patronos em ⁠patreon.com/poetadacidade ⁠✨ — Redes Sociais: Livro e Audiobook disponível em ⁠poetadacidade.com⁠ Pedro IG: ⁠⁠instagram.com/opoetadacidade⁠ Pedro Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/opoetadacidade⁠ Pedro TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@poetadacidade⁠ Dizer IG: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/podcastdizer⁠⁠ Dizer Clips TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠tiktok.com/@podcastdizer

Paul and James discuss Star Wars 2024 in this Christmas edition of CCB!

In deze aflevering van Z 7 op 7:  Een drone die zeemijnen neutraliseert. Het klinkt sciencefiction, maar het is gewoon een knap staaltje Belgische technologie. Want het Oostendse Exail Robotics bouwt ze gewoon al voor het Belgisch en Nederlands leger. BMW is voor het vierde jaar op rij het populairste automerk in België. De Belgische afdeling heeft zelfs zijn beste jaar ooit achter de rug. En da's opvallend, door de krimpende automarkt in Europa.En we bespreken de grootste cyberbedreigingen voor KMO's in de nabije toekomst en hoe ze zich hiertegen kunnen beschermen. Geef uw mening over de Z 7 op 7 podcast via deze link zodat de Trends en Kanaal Z redactie de Z 7 op 7 podcast nog beter op uw behoeftes kan afstemmen in 2025. Alvast bedankt bij voorbaat.Z 7 op 7 is de nieuwe dagelijkse podcast van Kanaal Z en Trends. Elke ochtend, vanaf 5u30 uur luistert u voortaan naar een selectie van de meest opmerkelijke nieuwsverhalen, een frisse blik op de aandelenmarkten en een scherpe duiding bij de economische en politieke actualiteit door experts van Kanaal Z en Trends.Start voortaan elke dag met Z 7 op 7 en luister naar wat echt relevant is voor uw business, onderneming, carrière en geld.

Garth Barnes is the signer/guitarist/songwriter for Tweak (now CrashCarBurn) who dominated South African radio in the early 2000s with their incredibly catchy and relatable pop-punk songs.Scoring multiple chart singles across their early albums, Tweak became a household name and bridged the gap between the pioneering early 90s SA rock bands with the modern, more internationally-flavoured second wave of bands and beyond. Supporting massive international artists, they took off like a rocket and tried to hold on.Tweak was renamed CrashCarBurn when the band relocated to London, UK, and changed members along the way. While they never reached the insane heights of the Tweak days, CCB have released four outstandingly written and produced albums, and continue performing to this day. I loved this chat, as Garth and I have somewhat of a parallel history in the early 2000s.Please, do enjoy.TWEAK: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5a111cSPcXfRJAbY2MdtLS?si=rZqeAIL9TGC325nXeyySlgCRASHCARBURN: https://open.spotify.com/artist/184sdcjHnD6iVWbPEhxJoC?si=tZVeQIbHTrumxYmHs0B-7g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we step away for a holiday break, we're excited to revisit some of the most popular episodes of the FNP Certification Q & A Podcast. These listener favorites have informed, inspired, and empowered aspiring NPs on their journey to certification success. Enjoy some of our favorites. We'll catch you in 2025 with fresh questions from Dr. Fitzgerald!Saundra is a 72-year-old with hypertension who is on an appropriate dose of an ACE inhibitor with adherence. Today's BP= 152/96 and is without HTN-related complaint.  Physical exam is unremarkable.She has a history of well-controlled asthma and is using ICS/LABA therapy.  Due to osteoarthritis, she reports, “I get up slowly. Sometimes I do not get the bathroom on time and I lose my urine control.” Which of the following represents the next best step in Saundra's HTN therapy? A.Advise that her BP is in an acceptable rangeB. Thiazide diuretic therapy should be initiatedC. Add a CCB to her current therapyD. A beta blocker represents the optimal additional therapy---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjErXhuqpY&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=99Visit fhea.com to learn more!

A ministra da Cultura, do governo da AD, foi ao Parlamento acusar o seu antecessor, do governo do PS, de “assalto ao CCB” e, desta forma, defendeu a sua decisão de despedir a presidente do Conselho de Administração do Centro Cultural de Belém para lá colocar uma pessoa que passou por um governo de Pedro Passos Coelho. Christiana Martins é a jornalista do Expresso que acompanha a Cultura e é com ela que conversamos neste episódio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In deze aflevering van Z 7 op 7:- De bitcoin is voor het eerst meer dan 100.000 dollar waard. We maken de analyse met Hans Bevers, hoofdeconoom bij Degroof Petercam.- Stellantis behoudt zijn nieuwe dealermodel, ook al is het omstreden.- We bespreken de meest voorkomende aanvallen en geven drie essentiële beveiligingstips om je bedrijf te beschermen. In ons dagelijks beursgesprek: Siddy Jobe die de wilde plannen van Elon Musk en x.AI uit de doeken doet en de winsten rond AI analyseert.En in Tussen Wetstraat en Wall Street hebben TrendsKanaalZ collega Jens Leen en Head of Business News en politiek journalist Jan De Meulemeester het over bpostgroup.

「等到我有能力了，我就可以…」、「等到我想通了，我就去…」，我們是否還在為一個行動，等待一個最完美的時刻呢？ 「…樹不論倒向南或倒向北，倒在哪裡就躺在哪裡。(傳道書11:3 CCB）」回首 2024，不論你倒在哪裡，進到 2025，你不需要繼續躺在那裡，因為你並不是ㄧ棵「樹」。 在傳道書11:4，教導我們，如果只等待完美天氣，永遠無法撒種，也無法收割。其實我們不需要等待「完美時刻」，才能去做我們原本該去做的事！透過這次的主日講道，我們一起信任那位完美的神，學習在還不完美的時刻就開始行動！2025，你期待是個怎樣的一年呢？今天，就能開始做好準備！

Celeste is giving knock-off CCB vibes, with enough desperation and hyperfixation to make men scatter on sight. And then there's Max, a football coach with all the focus of a puppy—"What's that? A random reindeer fact? Naval historical fiction?" While she wasn't a character we could root for, we had to agree with her on buffet etiquette. This love may not be built to last, but hey, at least she got her new telescope. We were all in for the trivia, but by the third act, things really stalled (still don't understand how they justified that baking montage?). More Ruby and a few more prayers from the nun might have saved this one! Join us for Episode 8 of our snarky adventure as we watch, discuss, and judge Hallmark Christmas movies. Check out our latest rankings at HallmarkSnark.com and follow us @HallmarkSnark on Facebook and Instagram.

Contributor: Taylor Lynch MD Supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs) arise above the bundle of His The term SVT includes AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT), atrial tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and multifocal atrial tachycardia  AVNRT is the most common form of SVT Paroxysmal Spontaneous or provoked by exertion, coffee, alcohol, or thyroid disease More common in women (3:1 women:men ratio) HR 160-240 Narrow complex with a normal QRS Unstable patients receive synchronized cardioversion at 0.5-1 J/kg Valsalva maneuver is attempted before pharmaceutical interventions Increases vagal tone at the AV node to slow conduction and prolongs its refractory period to normalize the conduction Traditionally, patients are asked to bear down, but this only works in 17% of patients REVERT trial assessed a modified valsalva that worked in 43% of patients Adenosine Slows conduction at the AV node by activating potassium channels and inhibiting calcium influx Extremely uncomfortable for most patients Not commonly used anymore Nondihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers are preferred A 2009 RCT investigated low-infusion CCBs compared with adenosine bolus The study found a conversion rate of 98% in the CCB group vs. adenosine group at 86.5% The main adverse effect of CCB is hypotension, which a slow infusion rate can mitigate Diltiazem dose is 0.25 mg/kg/2min and repeat at 0.35 mg/kg/15 minutes or slow infusion at 2.5 mg/min up to a conversion or 50 mg total References 1. Appelboam A, Reuben A, Mann C, et al. Postural modification to the standard Valsalva manoeuvre for emergency treatment of supraventricular tachycardias (REVERT): A randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2015;386(10005):1747-1753. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(15)61485-4 Belz MK, Stambler BS, Wood MA, Pherson C, Ellenbogen KA. Effects of enhanced parasympathetic tone on atrioventricular nodal conduction during atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. Am J Cardiol. 1997;80(7):878-882. doi:10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00539-0 Lim SH, Anantharaman V, Teo WS, Chan YH. Slow infusion of calcium channel blockers compared with intravenous adenosine in the emergency treatment of supraventricular tachycardia. Resuscitation. 2009;80(5):523-528. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2009.01.017 Page RL, Joglar JA, Caldwell MA, et al. 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline for the Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society [published correction appears in Circulation. 2016 Sep 13;134(11):e234-5. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000448]. Circulation. 2016;133(14):e506-e574. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000311 Summarized & Edited by Jorge Chalit, OMS3 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/  

In deze aflevering van Z 7 op 7:De Europese Centrale Bank verlaagt de rente voor een derde keer dit jaar.Voka wil dat bedrijven losser kunnen omgaan met milieuvoorschriften; het moet de vergunningen-knoop helpen ontwarren. Frank Beckx, directeur van het kennis -en lobbycentrumm geeft uitleg.Beursanalist Kris Kippers (Degroof Petercam) is ontgoocheld in de cijfers van Barco en tempert het enthousiasme over het Taiwanese TSMC.In tussen Wetstraat en Wall Street analyseren Head of Business News Jan De Meulemeester en Trends-Kanaal Z collega Jens Leen de berichtgeving rond Ninove na de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen.En Miguel van het CCB legt uit wat de nieuwe NIS2-wet juist inhoudt.

António Caeiro vem à Prova Oral conversar sobre o ciclo de conferências que vai ter no CCB sobre "O que acontece quando sentimos".

A nova presidente do CCB divide-se entre o Porto, a sua cidade berço, e Lisboa, a cidade que agora a acolhe. Diz que nesta multiplicação encontrou o melhor dos dois mundos. Feminista assumida, adora dançar e tem na família o seu pilar.

In Episode 222 I sit down with Jeff Smith from Colorado Craft Beef! This is Jeffs second time on the show and during round one we delved much deeper into ranching and the beef industry. That was Episode 170 for anyone interested. This time we talk jiu jitsu, leadership, business and discuss some of the new products and direction that CCB is headed. I always enjoy when Jeff stops by to podcast and gets some training in with the team! Please enjoy episode 222 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Jeff Smith Instagram: @coloradocraftbeef Company: coloradocraftbeef.com Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Website:theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Episode resources: LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor for a free variety sample pack with any purchase Moya Brand https://www.moyabrand.com Coupon ENDLESS 20% off Bio Pro + https://bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves 10% If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

In deze aflevering van Z 7 op 7 legt Belfius de financiële malaise van Brussel bloot. Unizo benadrukt het belang van de lokale verkiezingen voor alle ondernemers en de Gentse start-up Timefold haalt zes miljoen op voor z'n AI-aangedreven planningsoftware.Deze week zoekt Trends het antwoord op de vraag of de Europese industrie nog een toekomst heeft. En Miguel van het Centrum voor Cybersecurity België geeft tekst en uitleg bij de nieuwe NIS2-wet.

Labor Day weekend put the studio behind on getting out an episode, but we made it just in time for football season. EstoBro is joined by CCB, who will make regular stops on the program now that he is working with Mandy Hatake. They open the show with one of his signature snack-time TikToks (1:15) and talk about the MLB season's final month. In a sports-oriented episode, everyone is excited to talk about football kicking off this week (15:45). EstoBro and CCB break the results of the podcast's fantasy football and go around the league making preseason impressions for the upcoming season. There are other footballs to celebrate, as the closing moments of the show also highlight soccer's latest season beginning (54:20). It is a treat to have CCB on the program, who writes for the Tottenham Hotspurs on a sports website.Follow CCB as he makes more appearances on the EstoBro TV Podcast!Theme song made by iamRavedadInteract with the Gents of the podcast on the following social media platforms:TwitterInstagramFacebookTumblrJoin the Discord serverSubscribe to the official playlist of the podcast

 - Công ty TNHH 25-10 ở huyện Thuỷ Nguyên, TP Hải Phòng hiện có hơn 40 lao động, trong đó hơn 30 thương, bệnh binh, người khuyết tật. Không khuất phục trước khó khăn, những người CCB dù mang vết thương trên cơ thể, sức khoẻ giảm sút nhưng vẫn nỗ lực lao động và luôn sẻ chia, tương trợ lẫn nhau trong cuộc sống. Chủ đề : đồng đội, Hải Phòng --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1sukien/support

Episode 174: GERD in AdultsCommon and atypical symptoms are presented. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management are discussed. H. pylori's role is discussed during this episode. Written by Jacquelyn Garcia MS4 Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Definitions: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER): occasional backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. It's a common physiological process that happens to many people, especially after meals. Occurs less than twice a week. Associated with mild and temporary symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): a chronic and more severe form of GER. It occurs when acid reflux happens frequently, typically more than twice a week, and/or causes esophageal injury/complications. -Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD)= GER without evidence of esophageal injury on endoscopy. -Erosive reflux disease (ERD)= GER with evidence of esophageal injury on endoscopy.AFP Journal, January 2024: “Nonerosive GERD does not increase the likelihood of esophageal cancer. However, erosive GERD is associated with a doubled, but still low, risk of developing cancer, with the likelihood increasing over time.”Pathophysiology:The main pathophysiology behind GERD is lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction which can occur due to the following:-LES Pressure: The LES is a muscular ring at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. It normally maintains a high-pressure zone to prevent reflux. In GERD, the intragastric pressure is higher than the pressure created by the LES. The tone of the LES can be reduced by caffeine, nitroglycerin, and scleroderma. -Transient LES Relaxations (TLESRs): These are normal relaxations of the LES that occur independently of swallowing. In GERD, these relaxations are more frequent or prolonged, allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus.-Anatomic abnormalities: A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This disrupts the normal anatomy of the gastroesophageal junction, reducing the pressure barrier and promoting reflux.Epidemiology: It affects 10-20% of adults in Western cultures and less than 5% in Asia. Prevalence in the US ranges from 18.1% to 27.8% with a slightly higher rate in men. Risk factors: -Obesity, pregnancy, scleroderma, hiatal hernia; smoking, caffeine, alcohol, stress, fatty/fried/spicy foods. Spicy foods can be a challenge in some cultures (e.g. Mexican and Indian.) Sometimes, patients may ask for “something” to stop GERD but all they may need is dietary modification. -Medications: -aspirin, ibuprofen, clindamycin, tetracycline, bisphosphonates (irritate the esophagus and cause heartburn pain similar to GERD) -anticholinergics, TCA's, CCB's, ACEi, statins, benzodiazepines, theophylline, opioids, progesterone (increase acid reflux and worsen GERD)Clinical features: Typical symptoms: -heartburn (burning retrosternal pain) -regurgitation (acidic stomach contents)Atypical symptoms: -chest pain (can mimic angina pectoris, squeezing/burning substernal, radiates to back/neck/jaw/arm) -water brash (hypersalivation)-globus sensation (lump in throat)-nausea -belching-bloating Alarm features in GERD: -dysphagia-odynophagia (pain with swallowing)-new onset of dyspepsia in ≥60yo -weight loss-GI bleeding-vomiting-anemia Diagnosis: -There is no gold standard test -Patient with typical symptoms: diagnosis can be based on clinical symptoms alone -Patient with atypical symptoms: these symptoms can be seen in GERD but are not sufficient for diagnosis of GERD in the absence of typical symptoms. Need to rule out other disorders before associating the symptoms with GERD. (ex: chest pain r/o other causes such as MI with ECG) -Patient with alarm features: refer to GI for upper GI endoscopy. Complications: -Esophagitis: Erosive reflux disease (ERD) = GER with evidence of esophageal distal injury on endoscopy; in untreated GERD 30% have esophagitis. -Iron deficiency anemia: due to mucosal ulcerations -> chronic bleeding.-Esophageal stricture: narrowing near GE junction, solid food dysphagia.-Barrett Esophagus: intestinal metaplasia of esophagus due to chronic GERD (stratified squamous epithelium replaced by columnar epithelium)-Risk factors: GERD for 5-10 years, >50yo, males, obesity, Caucasian, Tobacco use, family history                 -Predisposes to esophageal adenocarcinoma Role of H. pylori.Sometimes we tend to think that H. pylori is the cause of GERD. “H. pylori infection appears to protect the esophagus from gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, perhaps by causing chronic gastritis that interferes with acid production.”It is unclear whether long-term use of PPIs heightens the risk of atrophic gastritis in patients with H. pylori. Consequently, routine screening for H. pylori infection and empiric eradication of H. pylori are NOT advised for patients with GERD. However, if H. pylori is diagnosed in the setting of GERD, eradication of H. pylori has been associated with an improvement of symptoms in patients with antral-predominant gastritis. Treatment: Two categories: Mild/intermittent symptoms (

A pianista Joana Gama vem à Prova Oral, conversar sobre o concerto de homenagem a Erik Satie, "Le fils des étoiles", que vai dar no CCB, a 20 de Abril.

This tutorial shows the basics needed for Circles Hosts to use the CCB website to message their group members, add participants, create events, invite guests, and record attendance. Please reach out to the Circles Director for any additional information needed.

This tutorial shows the basics needed for Circles Hosts to use the CCB website to message their group members, add participants, create events, invite guests, and record attendance. Please reach out to the Circles Director for any additional information needed.

Show IntroductionWelcome to PICU Doc On Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring intensivists.Hosted by Dr. Pradip Kamat and Dr. Rahul DamaniaCase PresentationA 14-year-old female with a history of depression and oppositional defiant disorder presents with dizziness, slurring speech, and is pale appearance.The mother noticed symptoms of dizziness, stumbling, and sleepiness.The patient had a prior suicide attempt.Vital signs: HR 50 bpm, BP 75/40, GCS 10.The initial workup reveals hyperglycemia, and she is stabilized and admitted to the PICU.Key Aspects of Ingestion Work-upHistory and physical exam are crucial.Stratify acute or chronic ingestions.Consider baseline medications and coingestants.Perform initial screening examination to identify immediate measures for stabilization.Diagnostic StudiesPulse oximetry, continuous cardiac monitoring, ECG, capillary glucose measurement.Serum acetaminophen, ASA levelsConsider extended toxicology screen.Differentiating CCB vs. Beta-Blocker OverdoseECG findings: PR interval prolongation and Bradydysrhythmia suggest CCB poisoning.Hyperglycemia in non-diabetic patients may indicate CCB overdoseApproach to CCB OverdoseInitial resuscitation and stabilizationABC approachConsult Poison Control CenterEmpiric use of glucagon, IV fluids, and vasopressorsConsideration of orogastric lavage and activated charcoalSpecific Medical TherapiesVasopressors: norepinephrine/epinephrine infusionAtropine for bradycardiaIV calcium salts to overcome cardiovascular effectsHigh-dose insulin and dextrose for myocardial functionInvestigational therapies: methylene blue, lipid emulsionProceduresTransvenous pacemaker placement if neededECMO in refractory...

(January 30, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - It's the first month with 5 Tuesdays and it also happens to be the first month of the new year! Let's close out January with some top level MEAT talk! We lead off tonight with Jeff Smith, the co-founder of Colorado Craft Beef. The company is now in its 5th generation of ownership, but Jeff and his wife Kara have focused on getting CCB to the next level from both an operational and a sales stand point. Tonight, during both segment, we will explore Jeff's background, talk about the history of the company and how they have had to change over time in order to stay relevant in an ever-growing meat marketplace. We will also talk about their cattle raising process, what becoming "vertically integrated" has meant to their business and, perhaps most importantly, what you can expect as a consumer if you are looking to give their beef a try.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the Hallmark movie review podcast that not only reviews new Hallmark movies but also fan favorites! This week, after countless listener requests, Megan and Wendy review "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" from 2016. This Hallmark Movies & Mysteries drama stars Allison Sweeney, Marc Blucas, Kavan Smith, and Shirley Jones. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" This was directed by Kristoffer Tabori (often credited also as K.T. Donaldson). Kristoffer has a long resume of directing, including a single episode of the gone-too-soon series “Jack and Jill.” He's also directed a number of movies for Hallmark, including "Love on the Air," also starring Alison Sweeney. Related Podcast Listen: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Air" The movie is based on the book “The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Cafe” by Mary Simse. Ali read the book and reached out to Mary to adapt it for the television screen. Ali is also one of the executive producers of this movie. Buy the book by Mary Simse here ($8) Melissa Salmons wrote the teleplay for this film. Melissa has written a number of Alison Sweeney movies including “A Magical Christmas Village,” “Christmas at the Holly Lodge” and “Carrot Cake Murder.” She's also a prolific soap opera writer having written 115 episodes of “Days of Our Lives,” 144 episodes of “One Life to Live,” and 387 episodes of “As the World Turns.” Alison Sweeney plays Ellen Branford. She has 45 acting credits which include 24 Hallmark movies and 3,612 episodes of “Days of Our Lives” as Sami Brady. Marc Blucas plays Roy Cumberfield. He is currently starring in “My Life with the Walter Boys” on Netflix. He played Ali Sweeney's love interest in “Good Morning Christmas” from 2020, but his last Christmas movie was “A Christmas….Present” co-starring CCB for GAF. Rebecca Staab plays Ellen's mom, Cynthia Branford. With 92 acting credits, she got her start on the soaps “Loving” and “Guiding Light.” She would go on to appear in 131 episodes of the soap opera “Port Charles” before appear in Hallmark movies like “Moonlight in Vermont,” “Christmas By Starlight,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Cut, Color, Murder.” Related Podcast Review From 2021: "The Santa Stakeout" Kavan Smith plays Hayden Croft. Kavan is probably best known for his 98 episodes of “When Calls the Heart” as Leland Coulter. He's also be in both “Big Sky River” movies as well as “Notes of Autumn” for Hallmark recently. He's also done quite a bit of acting in sci-fi series "Stargate: Atlantis," "The 4400” and “Battlestar Galactica.”  Shirley Jones plays grandmother Ruth. Shirley is 89 years old and throughout her career has starred in “Oklahoma,” “The Music Man,” and “Carousel.” She also played Shirley Partridge on the “Partridge Family.” She's working less frequently these days but she does have a project in development called “Beyond Legend Johnny Dakota.” This was filmed on location in Vancouver, BC and the small towns of Brackendale and Gibson, BC.  Originally premiered in October 2016. Buy "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" on DVD ($18) What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January?

Just three episodes ago we talked about re-evaluating how we're spending our time and energy and whether it's right for us, our business, and our audience.    2024 started with a surprise emergency eye surgery for me; the required downtime gave me plenty of time to think about what was best for my own business and me personally. As a result, I've decided to press pause on this podcast—for now.   I've loved pouring myself into each episode, inspiring you, workshopping key activities, interviewing some pretty amazing people and experts, and teaching you how to market and build the business of your dreams. I don't want to give any of it up. So I won't. Our community will go on a bit differently is all, and I'm still your course and marketing coach!    Be sure you're staying connected to the CCB community by emailing hello@coursecreationboutique.com. It'd mean a lot to me to hear from you, especially if this podcast made a difference in bringing your course inspirations to life!

If you've been listening to Girls Gone Hallmark for a while, you'll know that Wendy was not a fan of "A New Year's Resolution" from 2021. But hold onto your popcorn, because now, after watching nearly 200 Hallmark Channel flicks, Megan and Wendy decided to give this movie another chance. Could it be that the tides have turned, and "A New Year's Resolution" is actually not that bad after all? Time to find out! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A New Year's Resolution" The movie was originally titled “New Year, New Me.” Filming locations included Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park in Canada. It was reportedly filmed in October and November 2019. Aimee Teegarden plays Kelly. She currently has 38 acting credits according to IMDB. Aimee is probably most known as angsty Texas teenager Julie Taylor from “Friday Night Lights.” Since the conclusion of FNL she went on to star in “Once Upon a Christmas Miracle,” “My Christmas Family Tree,” “Heart of the Matter,” “Autumn in the City,” and “Christmas Class Reunion” for Hallmark Channel. Michael Rady plays Tom. He currently has 55 acting credits. We most recently saw Michael in this “Where Are You, Christmas?” Other Hallmark movies of his include: “Unexpected Grace,” “The Christmas Bow,” “You're Bacon Me Crazy” as well as fan-favorite “Love to the Rescue.” Kelly's friend group was played by Elise Bauman (AJ), Patricia Issac (Lisa) and Devon Alexander (Jackson). Devon Alexander is one of those faces that shows up a lot in our Hallmark movies yet he's never had a lead role. We last saw him in “Love in Glacier National,” “Where Your Heart Belongs,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Chasing Waterfalls.” Sarah Montana is the writer of the movie. Most recently she wrote “Rescuing Christmas” which premiered exclusively on HMN on Dec 7th. She's also previously penned “If I Only Had Christmas,” “Two Turtle Doves,” and “Love to the Rescue.”  Lesley Demetriades directed. She has 11 directing credits, but only one since this movie and it was the CCB movie “A Christmas…Present” for GAF. Why Was "A New Year's Resolution" Pulled From the Hallmark Schedule - A New Year's Resolution was to air originally on December 28, 2019 as part of that year's Countdown to Christmas. However, on December 16, 2019 a tweet from @HotlineHallmark revealed that the movie had been pulled from the schedule.  A few articles I found didn't have many details as why the movie was pulled. Coincidence or not, but the movie's producer Kevin Duda also had another movie pulled from the Hallmark schedule earlier that year.  A recent conversation with some peers in the industry mentioned that this movie was pulled because Bill Abbott - the head of Hallmark at the time - simply didn't like the movie. What Movies are Girls Gone Hallmark Reviewing in January?

Today's guest is Bob Khakal.   Bob has sold 2,283 buildings, totaling $21B+ — the most ever for an individual broker in the history of NYC real estate. Bob previously cofounded Massey Knakal Realty Services, which grew from 2 to 250+ employees and was sold for $100M.   Show summary:  In this episode, Bob Nicoll shares his experiences transitioning from running his own company to working at JLL. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the New York City real estate market, particularly in land and multifamily properties. Nicoll also talks about the changing behavior of lenders in economic corrections and highlights the differences between the current correction and past ones. He recommends two books that have influenced his career.    -------------------------------------------------------------- Intro (00:00:00)   Bob Nicoll's career journey (00:01:16)   Selling his company and transitioning to JLL (00:03:59)   Lender Behavior in Past Corrections (00:10:52)   Different Performance of Product Types (00:11:58)   Opportunities in the Land Market (00:14:07)   Book recommendations for productivity and delegation (00:21:44)   Closing (00:22:33) -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Bob:   Email: bob.knakal@jll.com   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobknakal/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobknakal?lang=en   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobknakalnyc/ Connect with Sam: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowtoscaleCRE/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwilsonhowtoscalecre/ Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com   SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A RATING. Listen to How To Scale Commercial Real Estate Investing with Sam Wilson Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-scale-commercial-real-estate/id1539979234 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m0NWYzSvznEIjRBFtCgEL?si=e10d8e039b99475f -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Bob Knakal (00:00:00) - The class back office building market is really facing a lot of challenges today, but the values of those buildings are the same at the same price per square foot that they were 20 or 25 years ago. If you believe the market is going to come back, if you believe in New York, that would seem to be a good investment. I think the land market also significantly below where it could be the peak of every cycle, is greatly exceeded the prior peak.   Sam Wilson (00:00:29) - Welcome to the how to scale commercial real estate show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson (00:00:42) - Bob Nicoll has sold over 2283 buildings totaling over $21 billion in volume. He's the most, which is the most ever for an individual broker in the history of New York City real estate. Bob, welcome to the show.   Bob Knakal (00:00:56) - Hey, Sam, great to be with you today.   Sam Wilson (00:00:58) - Man, that's a crazy statistic. I'll just I'll just say that 2283 buildings, as we commented here before the show kicked off, who's actually keeping track? But that's that's actually amazing.   Sam Wilson (00:01:08) - Bob. There are three questions, however. Ask every guest who comes on the show in 90s or less. Can you tell me where did you start? Where are you now and how did you get there?   Bob Knakal (00:01:16) - Well, I started as a college kid at the Wharton School looking for a summer job that would look good on my resume. I wanted to get into investment banking. Investment banking jobs weren't available for college kids. Ended up walking into a Coldwell Banker office thinking it was a bank. They offered me a job, took it even though I didn't want to get into real estate, loved it from day one and went back my next two summers. And then started with CCB in Manhattan when I got out of school, met Paul Massey there. He had just gotten out of a training program. We both were starting in sales day two. On the job. We said, hey, let's work together, see how things go. We'll split everything 5050. That was the start of a 30 year partnership.   Bob Knakal (00:02:04) - And, you know, I've been doing it for 40 years in New York now, for 26 of those years, Paul and I had our own company, which we sold in 2014 at Cushman Wakefield. And, you know, I'm the head of New York Private Capital Group at JLL now running private capital sales in New York.   Sam Wilson (00:02:24) - Wow, that's a colorful career. I mean, there's so many different parts of your story I'd love to love to dig into, but why do you let me start here? Maybe let's start with today. Why do you do what you do today? Like why are you still so active in real estate? You've got an awesome career behind you. You've built a huge company. You sold it. What keeps you going?   Bob Knakal (00:02:45) - Sam, I love it. It's something that I. I truly enjoy. You know, I tell folks it's not only a job for me, it's my hobby. I have a wife and a 14 year old daughter, and they're the most important things in the world to me.   Bob Knakal (00:02:58) - But if they were away for the weekend, on a girls weekend, I'd be working all weekends. So I just really enjoy it. And I think that's the thing that that keeps driving me. And with each, you know, each day brings new opportunities to get wins. I'm addicted to winning. And and that's one of the things that really drives me.   Sam Wilson (00:03:22) - That's really cool. I love that answer and good for you. There's very few people I think that can say that what they do is both their built their career and their hobby. So that's that's really fun and it shines through, I think both in your in your smile when you say, hey, this is what I'm doing and I and I enjoy it and this is, this is why I'm doing it. So that's that's really cool. Good, good for you. Let's talk a little bit about the company that you sold for what was $100 million that you sold your company for. Yeah. What was that transition like? I mean, you're, you know, your knee deep into your own business, you sell it.   Sam Wilson (00:03:56) - And then what did you transition into?   Bob Knakal (00:03:59) - Well, you know, the we sold the business in 2014. We almost sold the business in 2007 for a variety of reasons. We didn't sell it then. We had been offered 50,000,000 in 2007, and that deal didn't happen. But what it did teach us was that when we did sell the business, we would be on five year contracts with whoever bought us. So we actually decided in 2007 that if the market was not really bad in 2014, it would be a great time to think about selling, because in 2015 Paul would be turning 55. We thought the perception would be that our contracts would have more value if we were in our 50s than if we were in our 70 or 80s. So we we get to 2014, the market's chugging along, we hire an investment bank, sell the firm. And in hindsight, it was the absolutely perfect time to sell. 2014 was the peak year. Still, historically, 5534 buildings were sold in New York in 2014.   Bob Knakal (00:05:12) - That was an all time record by more than 10%. That still stands, and it was a perfect time to do it. So we we went to Cushman Wakefield and ran our, our business as a, as a division of of C and W. And then there were some moves that the company made that were not congruent with our contracts. So we shorten our contracts, negotiated some other things. And. And the you know, I left in 2018 to go to jail with 53 people that had been with me at Massey Narco back in the old days. We actually the company, when we sold it had over 250 people in four offices in New York. And, you know, I took 53 of those people with me when I went over to jail.   Sam Wilson (00:06:04) - Wow, wow. That's really that's really a wild, a wild story. And you're to this day still with JL.   Bob Knakal (00:06:11) - Yes.   Sam Wilson (00:06:12) - What's it like over.   Bob Knakal (00:06:13) - Five years now? Which I can't believe. Right.   Sam Wilson (00:06:15) - It happens fast. It happens fast.   Sam Wilson (00:06:16) - What what what's it like now being housed under JL versus running your own shop. And what are some things that you like and maybe, you know, just some things, maybe if you had gone back in time that you would reconsider.   Bob Knakal (00:06:31) - Yeah. Well Sam, I think you, you always look at the difference between having your own shop and working somewhere else. Working at a small company, a medium sized company, a big company. And I tell people there are pros and cons to everything. You know, clearly, if you're running your own shop, you call the shots. There's a lot of freedom associated with that. But then if you're at a big company, you're you're one of 102,000 people and there's somebody who's an expert at everything within that platform. So you have tremendous resources available to you. And at the end of the day, it's all about helping our clients achieve the best results that they can achieve. And when you have all those resources behind you, it just puts you in a different position to to create more value for those folks.   Sam Wilson (00:07:23) - I would imagine that. That's great. Thank you for clarifying that. That's super helpful because I know there's people out here are listening to this wondering, do I do I start my own shop? Do I go work for somebody else such as JLL or any of the other big name shops? But I guess at this point in your career, you can pick who you want to work with. I would imagine, as a client as well, because I'm sure that you are well sought out as a broker there in New York City. So what's what's an ideal client or an ideal product type maybe that you're working on right now that is exciting for you.   Bob Knakal (00:07:57) - Yeah. Well, I've been a generalist selling all kinds of properties my entire career. I think now dovetailing more into doing land sales and multifamily, a lot of the office and retail stuff that were that have come my way. We have actually gone on and and handed that off to other folks in the office that have that as a specialty. But, you know, we've seen that that by specializing in one particular type of property, it allows you to leverage your time a little more.   Bob Knakal (00:08:31) - And that's always a positive thing, because as a broker, you have two main assets. You have your knowledge and your time. You're always trying to to increase your knowledge base, and you have to use your time as efficiently and effectively as you possibly can, because they don't make any more of it.   Sam Wilson (00:08:47) - That they don't, that they don't. Well, let's talk about that land and multifamily. What what does that look like in New York City right now? Yeah.   Bob Knakal (00:08:56) - Well, as you can imagine, there's not a lot of rolling pastures available in New York City. So most of our land deals consist of of acquiring small buildings, demolishing them to create a pad on which to build a new building. And so land really consists of, of taking older buildings that are not in good condition, knocking them down and creating a development site on which a new building can be built.   Sam Wilson (00:09:31) - Is that is that slowing down with the rise in interest rates? Are there any headwinds that are being faced in that particular strategy?   Bob Knakal (00:09:40) - Yeah.   Bob Knakal (00:09:40) - Well, you know, everything has slowed down. If you look at where the market is in terms of number of buildings sold. The market is down about 34% from where it was last year, and down almost 70% from where it was at the peak of the market. So clearly things have slowed down. But interestingly, in this downturn, every product type meaning multifamily, office, land, retail, hotel, every product type is, is performing differently based upon dynamics that are going on with respect to that particular sector. So it's a very, very different downturn relative to the past four big ones that we've had. But you just have to look for opportunity. Keep doing the fundamental things. I always tell people brokerage is a very simple business. It's just very difficult. And you have to do those very simple, mundane things over and over again, day after day, week after week, month after month. And and then you eventually get to your, your objective.   Sam Wilson (00:10:48) - When you say that this downturn is different.   Sam Wilson (00:10:51) - In what ways?   Bob Knakal (00:10:52) - Oh well, it's different. Number one lender behavior in the past, corrections will go back to the savings and loan crisis. In the early 90s, lenders went through a 2 or 3 year foreclosure process, took title to the property, and and then hired brokers to sell it in the in the early 2000 and again during the GFC. Lenders didn't want to go through that process, so they would just sell the debt. Hired brokers does that. This time around, they've been a little more covert about the way they're dealing with their issues. Mainly, I think, you know, Silicon Valley Bank and signature Bank going down created a lot of concern in the marketplace about what their books look like for existing banks. So, you know, they'd be playing everything very close to the vest today. But if banks or any type of lender has been active making loans in the past five years, they have problems on their balance sheet. There's no way you cannot have problems on your balance sheet.   Bob Knakal (00:11:58) - If you were lending in the last five years and they just, you know, are trying to do it in as covert a way as possible, so far, that may change as we get further into this, but so far lenders have been behaving differently than they have in the past. And then the fact that in the past, corrections we've had, every product type was heading downward just to varying degrees. This time, each segment, as I said, is operating and performing kind of autonomously. You look at the retail sector, for instance, I believe the retail sector is on the upswing in New York today because rents have stopped going down. Rents have been on the the downward path for over six years now, but they've stopped going down, leasing activities picking up, and an investor demand is coming back for retail. Now clearly cap rates are up across the board because lending rates are up. But each of the different product sectors is performing differently. That's the other big difference between this correction and past corrections.   Sam Wilson (00:13:07) - Yeah.   Sam Wilson (00:13:07) - And that's that's an interesting one I think to to discern, you know, where is opportunity? I mean that's what a lot of people I think are thinking about. Okay. Well, and we're seeing people pivot out of one thing into the next. You know, maybe they were all into multifamily and maybe they're going into retail, as you're suggesting, or anything else. But I think that's that's one of the questions I have for you is like. What do you see as the best opportunity right now?   Bob Knakal (00:13:31) - Yeah, I think it really depends. You know, I think that if you look at certain asset classes like the the class back office building market is really facing a lot of challenges today. But the values of those buildings are the same at the same price per square foot that they were 20 or 25 years ago. If you believe the market is going to come back, if you believe in New York, that would seem to be a good investment. I think the land market also significantly below where it could be the peak of every cycle, is greatly exceeded the prior peak.   Bob Knakal (00:14:07) - We hit a peak in in the beginning of 2022. That was less than 50% of the peak of the cycle before that. So I think there's pent up value in the land market. But I think you have to really be wise about what you're buying, how you're buying it, and really know the market. As is always the case with real estate, you have to know the market. But I do believe there's a lot of opportunity out there tonight.   Sam Wilson (00:14:31) - There really is. What are people doing with office space? I mean, I've talked to a few other guests here on the show. It's been maybe, oh, probably 3 or 4 months since we've talked about New York City office space. But what are people doing with that right now? I mean, what's the what's the what's the play there, if any?   Bob Knakal (00:14:47) - Well, number one thing, and I think it's important to also differentiate between new construction, Class-A office and everything else, new construction Class-A is doing pretty well. The buildings are just incredible in terms of what they offer a tenant, but it's really the secondary and tertiary space that is facing the biggest challenges.   Bob Knakal (00:15:08) - Some of it is being converted to residential use. I think the city needs more of that to occur. We could very easily have over 100,000,000ft of empty office space in New York, and we desperately need housing, so conversion would be a good thing. But we're also seeing values get to the point where the value of the building and the cost to demolish the building together are less than the land value. So a lot of these buildings, I think, will be demolished to make way for new construction. So again, need to know each sector of the market, each neighborhood, figure out what drives each. And I think there is a lot of opportunity.   Sam Wilson (00:15:51) - That's really, really great. Thank you for taking the time to shed some light on that. Let's talk a little bit about the private capital group that you run. What what what's the story there? I know private is probably the key word, but what's the story there. And I guess what, you know, what are people looking for today from an investment perspective.   Bob Knakal (00:16:09) - Well, the private capital group in investment sales, you have institutional work which is done with the largest corporations in the city, in the in the country, and then private capital. That generally describes high net worth individuals and families who are active in the market. That's where I spend the overwhelming majority of my time. And, you know, what people are looking for is a a reasonable return in a market that, you know, has dynamics and metrics that are moving in the right direction. So we've seen our multifamily market has probably seen the biggest change. The apartment building market here is very closely correlated to public policy. We have rent regulation here, rent stabilization and rent control. And those policies have shifted so far against owner's interests that a lot of the old line New York investors that for decades only bought here are now buying in Florida and Texas and Tennessee. And you know, they won't touch anything in New York anymore. And consequently, that has driven cap rates down around the country. And folks are selling buildings in those areas and coming here to buy in New York, because for the first time ever, cap rates are actually higher in New York than they are around the rest of the country in the apartment building sector.   Bob Knakal (00:17:35) - So really interesting to see how the market ebbs and flows and what folks are looking for. But, you know, people are always looking for something that will provide a good return with relatively low risk. And there are still some folks that are willing to take big risks with opportunistic type of investments. But for the most part, folks are looking for something that can provide a stable return.   Sam Wilson (00:18:03) - Absolutely, absolutely. That's that's really interesting, talking about things that, you know, just watching kind of the psych, not the cycle, but the the path of the money. Like you're saying, the money leaves, it goes to the south. You know, it's heading to Texas, Florida, places where they can get a better return. And as it leaves, then cap rates in New York City, then start to climb. Then the money comes back to New York City and just kind of makes that that circuitous route of, of travel there where the investment gets the best. A turn, as you're mentioning, a place that you're getting a personal return is social media, which I think you mentioned was something that you never thought you would be involved in.   Bob Knakal (00:18:39) - Yeah. You know, I'm kind of old school when it comes to technology and social media fell into that that basket. A bunch of folks are saying, hey, Bob, you really should get on. You have you have great stories to tell. You've been around for a long time, and you know you can make great connections through social media. So in January, I said, you know what? I'll give it a try for three months. See how it goes. I've been really shocked at the reach that it has, the opportunities that it's presented, the folks that I've met. Relationships that I have now. And it's really been eye opening. But, you know, the definitely technology has made the world a lot smaller. And it's been really eye opening to see what what social media affords people.   Sam Wilson (00:19:25) - Absolutely. Yeah. It's one of those things that and and you have more years in the industry than I do. But it's it's it's yeah, it's something it's a discipline I think for, for some of us, you know, myself included, where it's like, well, I don't really necessarily love being on social media, but it's something that.   Sam Wilson (00:19:43) - Need to invest in and need to keep engaging with. So that's really interesting. If you were to rewind your career, go back, what was it, 40 years maybe? Yeah. What's what's one piece of advice you would give to yourself starting out if you could go back and say, hey, Bob, 40 years ago, this is something you should know. Yeah.   Bob Knakal (00:20:00) - Well, number one, Sam, we we did everything by trial and error in the early years and so consequently made thousands of mistakes. Didn't make a lot of them twice, which was good. But I wish that we had reached out and asked more experienced people for input on things before we dove in. At first, you know, in later years we had an advisory board, some of the the top folks in our industry and in business that really provided great insight for us and helped us steer the ship of the company in a very meaningful way. And I wish we had done that. And I also wish that we had hired folks to help, to help us do things earlier.   Bob Knakal (00:20:48) - You know, it seemed like every time we hired a new position, whether it was someone to be the COO of the company or someone to be the CFO of the company, or director of HR, or, you know, someone that took one of the main responsibilities off of all of my shoulders. We seem to get a big bump from doing that. And I think we we probably waited a little bit too long to bring on that additional help, but that was that was a regret as well.   Sam Wilson (00:21:19) - Yeah.   Sam Wilson (00:21:19) - That's a that's an interesting point. And that's something that an email came to you this morning with that same kind of idea in there that obviously the one thing that you can't get back as your time or that your time is one of the most precious things you have. And I think that's a challenge many of us face is knowing when to bring the right people on and when to, you know, get out of your own way, if you will. So that's not.   Bob Knakal (00:21:39) - Yeah, well, I'm a big fan of Dr. Benjamin Hardy.   Bob Knakal (00:21:44) - I've written a couple of great books with Dan Sullivan. Um, ten X is easier than two. X is a recent one where, you know, he says, just look at what you do all day long, and you probably make the overwhelming majority of your money from 20% of the stuff you do, do as much as you can of that 20%, the other 80%, either delegate it to somebody else or or don't do it. And then another one of his books who not how that whenever you ask yourself, you know, how am I going to get this done? You're asking yourself the wrong question. It's who can get this done for me. And so I think, I wish I had those two books available to me way back when, when we started out, because I think it would have helped a lot. But, you know, never too late to to pick up new things.   Sam Wilson (00:22:33) - Absolutely not. Bob, thank you for taking the time here to come on the show today. This was a lot of fun having you on.   Sam Wilson (00:22:39) - You've got a wealth of experience to to share with us. We've talked about a whole variety of things here on the show today, both from your views on the market to your private capital group, to what it was like to build and then sell your own company and then go to work for JLL and just. Yeah, this is a pleasure to have you on the show today. I certainly appreciate it. If our listeners want to get in touch with you and learn more about you, what is the best way to do that?   Bob Knakal (00:23:00) - Yeah, best way to get me is you can email me at Bob at JLL is CNA Michael so Bob McCall at JLL. Or you can find me on social media. I don't know what my particular handles are, but you know, I'm on just about every platform. Just put in Bob Nicole, you should be able to track me down.   Sam Wilson (00:23:23) - Absolutely, Bob. But I do have your social media handles. We'll make sure we include those there in the show. Notes.   Sam Wilson (00:23:28) - If you're looking for Bob's social media handles, we'll have those there. And again, thank you for taking the time to come on the show today. I certainly appreciate it.   Bob Knakal (00:23:34) - You got it. Sam, it was great to be with you.   Sam Wilson (00:23:36) - Hey, thanks for.   Sam Wilson (00:23:37) - Listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast. If you can do me a.   Sam Wilson (00:23:40) - Favor.   Sam Wilson (00:23:41) - And subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen. If you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories. So appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

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