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If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing weight, regaining it, and then starting over again, you're not alone. Today we're unpacking yo-yo dieting. Why it happens, what it does to your body, and how to finally break free. Yo-yo dieting often starts with extreme calorie restriction, leading to rapid weight loss that looks successful on the surface. But beneath the scale, your body is losing muscle, becoming inflamed, and stressing your hormones. Inevitably, the restrictive approach becomes impossible to maintain, weight creeps back on (often as fat rather than muscle), and the cycle repeats, sometimes with even greater difficulty losing weight each time. We'll dive into the hidden consequences of yo-yo dieting, from slower metabolism and muscle loss to leptin resistance, where your hunger and fullness hormones stop working properly. This not only makes weight loss harder but also increases cravings, fat storage, and frustration while taking a serious toll on mental health. But it's not all bad news. Breaking free from yo-yo dieting is possible by shifting focus from quick fixes to long-term, sustainable habits. We'll talk about the importance of fueling your body, rebuilding metabolic health, and supporting your hormones with balanced nutrition and consistency. You'll also hear about our client Kayla, who went from eating less than 1,300 calories per day without results, to eating hundreds more, feeling better than ever, and finally seeing her body respond. Her story proves that nourishment, not restriction, is the foundation for lasting health. If you're tired of the yo-yo rollercoaster, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to move toward real, sustainable change. Time Stamps: (1:21) Omar's Favorite Trait about Vanessa(4:20) Yo-Yo Dieting(5:56) Characteristics of Yo-Yo Dieting(11:56) Weight Regain(13:32) Cycle Repetition(15:42) Why Yo-Yo Dieting Doesn't Work(21:44) Leptin Resistance(31:28) Please Share This Episode---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

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Can You Keep Your Job and Still Run a Franchise? | Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan Can you really keep your job and still build a successful business? In this Franchise Fridays episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down the truth behind owner-operator vs. semi-absentee (executive) franchise models. Jeff Dudan reveals what it really takes to run a franchise on nights and weekends, how to evaluate if you have what it takes to go all-in, and what mistakes people make when they think franchising is "passive income." Whether you're trying to escape the 9-to-5, build generational wealth, or create a second income stream for your family—this episode will give you the framework to choose the right franchise path.  

Can You Keep Your Job and Still Run a Franchise? | Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan Can you really keep your job and still build a successful business? In this Franchise Fridays episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down the truth behind owner-operator vs. semi-absentee (executive) franchise models. Jeff Dudan reveals what it really takes to run a franchise on nights and weekends, how to evaluate if you have what it takes to go all-in, and what mistakes people make when they think franchising is "passive income." Whether you're trying to escape the 9-to-5, build generational wealth, or create a second income stream for your family—this episode will give you the framework to choose the right franchise path.  

A respectable, but not explosive day in the options market, with volumes generally a bit below their average daily volume (ADV). The market is still in the "dog days of summer," which can often lead to lighter trading. Today's action was influenced by NVIDIA's earnings report, a known market-moving event. Time Stamps 0:00 - Welcome and Introduction 1:46 - VIX 2:50 - SPY 3:32 - SPX 4:22 - Small Caps (IWM) 5:08 - The Qs (QQQ) 6:07 - Single Names 6:50 - #10 - Amazon (AMZN) 7:57 - #9 - Alphabet (GOOGL) 8:48 - #8 - Barrick Gold (B) 10:33 - #7 - Snowflake (SNOW) 11:51 - #6 - AMD 12:50 - #5 - SoFi (OPEN) 13:58 - #4 - Palantir (PLTR) 14:49 - #3 - Apple (AAPL) 15:43 - #2 - Tesla (TSLA) 16:51 - #1 - NVIDIA (NVDA) 18:18 - Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

On this midday Friday, August 29th edition of the Hot Options Report, the hosts cover a day of market sell-offs across the major indices. The VIX is up, reflecting increased volatility, with significant activity in its October 31 calls. The show breaks down the top tickers seeing explosive options action, with a notable theme being the aggressive buying of out-of-the-money calls in major tech names like TSLA and NVDA, despite the overall market downtrend. The top 10 single-name stocks are dominated by companies with recent earnings reports, including Marvell (MRVL) and Baba (BABA). The episode wraps up by noting the need for a significant market reversal in the second half of the day for many of these bullish bets to pay off. Time Stamp 2:30: VIX  3:46: SPY  4:57: SPX  6:05: IWM  7:12: Q's (QQQ)  8:20: Top 10 Single Names 8:55: Marvell (MRVL) - #10  10:00: Weebull (BULL) - #9  11:27: MicroStrategy (MSTR) - #8  12:52: Palantir (PLTR) - #7  14:14: AMD - #6  15:15: Apple (AAPL) - #5  16:03: Open (OPEN) - #4  17:34: Baba (BABA) - #3  18:55: Tesla (TSLA) - #2  20:25: Nvidia (NVDA) - #1  22:00: Closing  ------------------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

Today I'm talking to Dan Wang. He has a great new book, Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. Dan spent the better part of the last decade in China and published a yearly letter summarizing his thoughts, explorations, and eating.Breakneck is like those letters: it goes all over the place, as does our conversation. Topics include:* America's overabundance of lawyers* Whether our ruling class should be all economists* Stylish propaganda* The book collections of Yale professors* iPhone manufacturing* Forced sterilization* Planting cassavaOne of the things I like most about Dan's work is that he's comfortable looking at China through multiple, very different lenses. Parts of Breakneck explicitly use China as a lens to think about the US and its political culture and institutions. Other parts of the book try very hard to take China on its own terms, without reading our own culture into it. It's that mix that made the book so enjoyable for me, and I hope you enjoy it too.Thank you to Harry Fletcher-Wood for his judicious transcript edits, and to Katerina Barton for her audio edits. You can find the full, annotated transcript to this conversation at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Welcome to the Hot Options Report for Wednesday, August 27th. In this special midday report, we dive into the day's most active options, analyzing the top tickers and notable trends. The broad market is in a modest rally, but volatility and specific stocks are showing interesting activity. Today's show covers the highlights in VIX, SPY, SPX, and the top 10 most active stocks, including the highly anticipated action in Nvidia ahead of its earnings report. Timestamps 1:17 VIX Market Activity 2:07 SPY Market Activity 2:54 SPX Market Activity 3:35 Small Caps Market Activity 4:15 QQQ Market Activity 5:10 Top 10 Options Overview 5:50 SoFi (#10) 6:45 Robinhood (#9) 7:42 Intel (#8) 8:20 AMD (#7) 9:03 Apple (#6) 10:04 Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) (#5) 11:06 Open (#4) 11:58 Palantir (#3) 12:51 Tesla (#2) 13:38 Nvidia (#1) ------------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

In this episode, Ken Shuman states that he believes self-differentiation is the last and biggest hurdle in growing in emotional maturity, and it is a really challenging one. He shares a personal story about his own growth in differentiation and then puts forward seven characteristics of highly differentiated people, as growth goals for our journey toward emotional maturity.This episode was recorded on August 22, 2025.

Today, Hunter was joined by Professor Amanda Savage to discuss her latest law review article “The Pseudoscience of Gun Hunting”.  In the article, Amanda explains the cop created “Characteristics of an Armed Person” training that cops undergo to identify who may or may not have a weapon. As with many cop created “sciences,” CAP is the perfect tool for police to use if they want to stop, search, and frisk someone for any reason or no reason at all.   Guest: Amanda Savage, Professor of Law, Denver University School of Law   Resources: Read Amanda's Work https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5148151 Amanda's Faculty Page https://www.law.du.edu/about/people/amanda-savage   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

What if your parish's most “welcoming” events are actually pushing people away? In this episode, I sit down with the team to unpack the surprising truth about relational outreach—and why it's often the last step parishes build, even though it's the first step many people need. We talk about what makes outreach truly relational (hint: it's not donuts after Mass), how to create spaces where people feel like they belong before they believe, and why introverts might just be your parish's secret evangelization weapon. If you've ever wondered how to reach people who've drifted from the Church—or never really connected in the first place—this one's for you. [00:16] Series Overview: Choosing Ministries for Your Clear Path [03:09] Understanding Relational Outreach [06:01] Characteristics of Effective Relational Outreach [09:58] Practical Examples and Parish Initiatives [15:17] Neighborhood Outreach and Community Building [20:42] Supplemental Parish Events for Outreach [24:47] Challenges and Considerations for Parish Events [27:27] Challenges of Transforming Existing Events [29:10] Alternative Outreach Methods [36:08] Discerning Effective Outreach Methods [41:28] Forming Missionary Disciples [49:53] Overcoming Mental Hangups in Outreach Don't forget to check out Options for Relational Outreach (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Options-for-Relational-Outreach.pdf). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. And for more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship (https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58): How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

In this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down the most active options contracts for Monday, August 25, 2025. He notes that volume was generally light across the board, as many traders are waiting for Nvidia's earnings later in the week. The report covers the top index and single-name tickers, highlighting the most traded options and their average prices. Time Stamps Index Products 3:51 - VIX 4:46 - SPY 6:14 - SPX 7:22 - IWM (Small Caps) 8:44 - QQQ (NASDAQ) Single-Name Most Actives (Top 10) 10:43 - AMD (#10) 11:42 - Alphabet (GOOGL, #9) 13:00 - NIO (#8) 14:14 - Apple (AAPL, #7) 15:38 - Intel (INTC, #6) 17:15 - SoFi (SOFI, #5) 18:24 - Palantir (PLTR, #4) 20:20 - Nvidia (NVDA, #3) 21:49 - Open (OPEN, #2) 23:05 - Tesla (TSLA, #1) ----------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

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Resistance bands aren't just for warmups or rehab. They can be the secret weapon for hypertrophy, functional strength, and joint-friendly training that keeps you performing at your best, no matter your age. In this episode, I break down why bands aren't second-tier equipment, but a powerhouse tool that can rival dumbbells and barbells when used correctly.I'll show you how bands challenge your stabilizers, force you to control every rep, and let you train all planes of motion in ways weights simply can't. This conversation is especially important for men over 40 who want to keep building muscle while staying pain-free and athletic for life.Train smarter anywhere with my official Funk Roberts Resistance Bands. Grab yours today and get 10% off with code Podcast10 at https://funksupplementshop.com/product-category/resistance-bands/ Enjoy the episode.Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Platform:https://over40alphapodcast.com/ Subscribe and Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6LbGE6ySH5VlIQ8LosKpVG Subscribe and Listen on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:16 - Functional training and why it matters most now10:52 - Characteristics of functional movement14:45 - Ground reaction force and athletic power20:35 - Integrated movement patterns22:16 - Constant tension through the full range of motion24:48 - Deceleration and force control benefits26:43 - Stability, mobility, and joint protection with bands33:22 - What makes band training super effective36:36 - Benefits of resistance bands for home gyms39:33 - Maximizing muscle recruitment with bands46:06 - Common mistakes with resistance bands53:17 - Advanced band setups and exercises1:00:18 - How to progress and keep challenging yourselfJoin My FREE 28-Day Resistance Band Shred:Build lean muscle while burning fat in the comfort of your home with resistance bands absolutely free: https://funkroberts.clickfunnels.com/free-28-day-resistance-band-shred62087683 JOIN THE BROTHERHOODIf you're over 40 and ready to reclaim your strength, confidence, and purpose, this is your tribe.✅ Built for men 40+✅ Strength-based workouts + simple, flexible nutrition✅ Real coaching. Real accountability. Real community.Start your transformation today for just $1: https://www.over40alpha.com Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps change lives—one man, one rep, one transformation at a time.Please Review and Share the Podcast:Leave a 5-star review here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Connect with Funk Roberts:- Website:

Special Characteristics Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss two of the least understood and potentially powerful FMEA data elements: Special Product Characteristics for Design FMEAs, and Special Process Characteristics for Process FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they discuss the application of Special Characteristics in FMEAs. Topics include: What are some other names for Special […] The post SOR 1098 Special Characteristics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

In this episode, host Mark Longo provides a daily recap of the most active options in the market. He begins with an overview of the broader market, including volatility and key indices, before moving into a countdown of the top ten single-name stocks with the most options activity. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 1:49 Volatility (VIX) 3:02 SPY 3:45 SPX 4:25 Small Caps 5:20 The Qs (NASDAQ) 6:20 Single Names 6:57 #10 - Amazon (AMZN) 8:05  #9 - Walmart (WMT) 9:05  #8 - Intel (INTC) 10:35  #7 - AMD (AMD) 11:58  #6 - Nio Inc. (NIO) 13:00  #5 - Open (OPEN) 14:02  #4 - Apple (AAPL) 15:20  #3 - Palantir (PLTR) 16:29  #2 - Tesla (TSLA) 17:28  #1 - Nvidia (NVDA) 18:16 Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

Texas Tech Energy Commerce faculty Kellie Estes and Jeremy Martin join us for an in-depth look at how one of the industry's premier energy education programs prepares students for careers spanning oil & gas, renewables, and commercial energy markets. From their rigorous capstone projects to alumni networks that span decades, discover what makes Tech graduates stand out and how the program has evolved to meet today's diverse energy landscape.What You'll LearnHow Texas Tech's Energy Commerce program has evolved beyond traditional landman training to cover the full energy spectrumThe admission requirements and curriculum structure that makes Energy Commerce one of the most challenging business majorsWhy work ethic and communication skills trump perfect grades in building successful energy careersHow capstone projects simulate real-world deal-making from asset acquisition through productionThe role of alumni networks and industry partnerships in student success and program developmentTime Stamps00:41 - Episode & Guest Intro02:04 - Kelly's Journey with Energy Commerce04:30 - Jeremy's Return to Lubbock08:19 - Energy Commerce Program Overview13:20 - Team Building and Capstone Projects19:28 - Alumni Involvement and Industry Relevance23:50 - Evolving Curriculum and Industry Shifts26:18 - Characteristics of Successful Students28:12 - Changes in the Program Over the Years30:02 - Preparing Students for Renewable Energy31:53 - Internship Opportunities and Expectations35:07 - Balancing Traditional and Modern Education38:38 - Maintaining High Standards and Enrollment42:27 - Embracing AI and Technological Advancements51:19 - Conclusion and Contact InformationSnippets from the Episode"We give them a 12 to 18 month head start, and after that it's up to them to keep learning, to keep progressing, but we give them that foundation."— Kellie Estes"Work ethic is always the top for me. We've had many students come through here that have been C students and gone on to have a great career because they think outside the box."— Jeremy Martin"There's so many different opportunities in this industry. There's a place for everyone."— Kellie Estes"AI is only as good as the person being able to use it or disseminate the information."— Jeremy Martin"Land work is land work. You gotta have it, whether it's oil and gas, a solar farm, a wind farm, whatever. The basics that we teach them, that's going to translate over into either side of it."— Jeremy MartinKey TakeawaysProgram Structure and Standards MatterAlumni Networks Drive Industry SuccessReal-World Experience Beats Perfect GradesCommunication Skills Are Non-NegotiableEnergy Diversity Creates More Career PathsWork Ethic Trumps Natural TalentIndustry Evolution Requires Curriculum AdaptationResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More From Our GuestsKellie Estes - Director, Center for Energy Commerce, Texas Tech UniversityWebsite:⁠ https://www.ttu.edu/⁠⁠Contact Information⁠Jeremy Martin - Assistant Professor of Practice, Energy Commerce & Business EconomicsWebsite: ⁠https://www.ttu.edu/⁠⁠Contact Information⁠More from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Dallas Baptist University pitching coach Cale Johnson to break down the comprehensive system DBU uses to develop high-level pitchers. From training in the bullpen to performing on the game mound, Cale walks us through the process that consistently produces durable, competitive, and well-prepared arms.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Hot Options Report covers the key options activity dominating the market on Wednesday, August 20th. Mark Longo breaks down the high volume in major indices and then counts down the top 10 most-traded single-name stocks for the day. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to the Network & Show 01:05 Sponsor: Public.com 02:00 Wednesday Market Overview 02:40 Volatility Report: VIX Options 04:00 SPY Options Trading Activity 04:55 SPX Options Volume and Hot Contracts 05:40 Small Caps (IWM) Review 06:40 The QQQ Report 08:00 Top 10 Most Active Single-Name Stocks 08:35 #10: MicroStrategy (MSTR) - Wild OTM Calls 09:50 #9: Amazon (AMZN) - Upside Bets 10:35 #8: Robinhood (HOOD) - Distant Calls 11:35 #7: Open (OPEN) - The Volatility Story 12:45 #6: Apple (AAPL) - Puts Emerge 13:50 #5: Intel (INTC) - The SoftBank Buzz 15:10 #4: AMD (AMD) - Another Put on the List 16:05 #3: Tesla (TSLA) - Puts Dominate 17:00 #2: Palantir (PLTR) - A 14-Handle Day 18:30 #1: Nvidia (NVDA) - The Top Spot 19:40 Wrap-up and Looking Ahead --------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

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This episode dives into the fast-moving options market for Tuesday, August 19th. Mark Longo discusses the surge in trading volumes and options activity across major indices like VIX, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, as well as in popular single-name equities such as Apple, AMD, Intel, Tesla, and Nvidia. Notable highlights include significant trades in VIX September 16 puts, SPY 643 calls, and heavy movements in the tech bellwethers. Additionally, the show touches on recent developments in Intel and MicroStrategy, offering insights into the trading strategies involved. The episode also encourages listeners to check out Public.com for cost-effective options trading and full network programs for more in-depth market analysis.   01:05 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 02:59 Market Overview and VIX Analysis 04:28 SPY and SPX Options Activity 06:19 Small Caps and QQQ Insights 08:05 Single Name Equity Options Highlights 10:16 Top 10 Options Trades of the Day 20:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows   --------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

Psalm 100:3-5, Song of Songs 8:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, 13:1-13. It should be the main thing in your life It is, in the words of St Paul, ‘the most excellent way' (1 Corinthians 12:31)

What if your parish's faith formation is creating consumer Catholics instead of disciples?In this episode of EquipCast, I sit down with my team to unpack what faith formation is really supposed to do—and why so many parishes get stuck. We talk about the difference between just teaching information and actually forming hearts and habits. You'll hear why small groups matter, how to spot a healthy ministry, and what it takes to move people from simply learning their faith to living it—and then going on mission. We talk about launching apostolates, forming others, and becoming the kind of disciples who don't just consume content but live it out with joy and purpose. Plus, we share some honest stories, practical tools (like the Discernment Rosary), and plenty of laughs. If you've ever wondered how to choose the right ministry for your clear path to discipleship—or how to fix the one you've got—this one's for you. [00:00] Series Overview: Choosing Ministries for Your Clear Path [03:28] Understanding Faith Formation [05:41] Characteristics of Effective Faith Formation [10:46] Large Group vs. Small Group Faith Formation [13:45] The Role of Accompaniment in Faith Formation [21:00] Practical Tips for Small Group Leaders [27:25] Facilitating Community in Faith Formation [28:45] Importance of Support Systems for Small Groups [39:26] Discerning Faith Formation Options [48:34] The Power of Small Groups and Community [52:41] Final Thoughts and Encouragement Don't forget to check out Options for Faith Formation (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Options-for-Faith-Formation.pdf). And for more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship (https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58): How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Characteristic of this administration's over-the-top but never-thought-out immigration enforcement, Trump traded more than 250 Venezuelans who had been deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison for 10 Americans who were being held prisoner in Venezuela—including a man convicted of a triple homicide.  Guest:  Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at the New Yorker and author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Characteristic of this administration's over-the-top but never-thought-out immigration enforcement, Trump traded more than 250 Venezuelans who had been deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison for 10 Americans who were being held prisoner in Venezuela—including a man convicted of a triple homicide.  Guest:  Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at the New Yorker and author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Characteristic of this administration's over-the-top but never-thought-out immigration enforcement, Trump traded more than 250 Venezuelans who had been deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison for 10 Americans who were being held prisoner in Venezuela—including a man convicted of a triple homicide.  Guest:  Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at the New Yorker and author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a business that makes a real kingdom impact? Join Mike Baer and Larry Sharp for a deep dive into the traits of successful businesses as mission (BAM) companies. In this "duo cast" episode, they get real about the journey, sharing stories from around the world.You'll discover:The power of intentionality: Why having a kingdom plan is non-negotiable.Seamless integration: The key to living your faith in business without "bifurcated" lives.The value of failure: How setbacks, like Joseph's story, can lead to God's greater plan.The core of it all: Love: Why demonstrating New Covenant love is the ultimate characteristic of a believer and a powerful tool against opposition.Don't miss this conversation on what it truly takes to be a business leader for God's glory.Connect with Third Path InitiativeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiativeFacebook: facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeWebsite: thirdpathinitiative.comExplore Mike Baer's Books: books.by/mike-baerLearn more about Business as Mission and access free and premium resources at thirdpathinitiative.com.You can also watch more conversations and teaching on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer.

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the key focus is on the Volatility Index (VIX), which saw nearly a million contracts traded, significantly surpassing its average daily volume. Detailed analysis is provided on the performance and notable trades within major indices such as SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, alongside single equities including Apple, AMD, Tesla, and Nvidia. Noteworthy trades include VIX's August 15 half puts and SPY's 644 calls. The episode also highlights the impact of recent events on specific stocks like Intel and Opendoor Technologies.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:23 Public: The Cost-Effective Way to Trade Options 02:03 VIX Options Activity 03:25 SPY and SPX Options Overview 05:05 Small Caps and QQQ Options Insights 07:00 Single Name Equities: Top Movers 17:30 Conclusion and Additional Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class.The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival.ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke.Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

After you listen:Discover more about the findings discussed in today's episode by visiting the Charles Schwab Women Investors Survey.Learn about the financial next steps to take after losing a loved one. On this episode, Mark Riepe is joined by the head of Schwab's branch network, Jeannie Bidner, to discuss a the results of a recent survey from Schwab on women investors. Jeannie shares key takeaways from the responses as well as her own insights, highlighting the motivators for women who invest, how they frame decisions about their portfolios, and the generational trends toward leaning more on community and digital resources for support in their financial lives.Resources mentioned in the episode:Tools and Resources for Surviving SpousesManaging Your Finances After the Loss of a SpouseCaring for Your Finances if You're Suddenly SingleFinancial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/FinancialDecoder. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Reach out to Mark on X @MarkRiepe with your thoughts on the show.Follow Financial Decoder on Spotify to comment on episodes.Important DisclosuresThis material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice.  The investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Cryptocurrency-related products carry a substantial level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Investments in cryptocurrencies are relatively new, highly speculative, and may be subject to extreme price volatility, illiquidity, and increased risk of loss, including your entire investment in the fund. Spot markets on which cryptocurrencies trade are relatively new and largely unregulated, and therefore, may be more exposed to fraud and security breaches than established, regulated exchanges for other financial assets or instruments. Some cryptocurrency-related products use futures contracts to attempt to duplicate the performance of an investment in cryptocurrency, which may result in unpredictable pricing, higher transaction costs, and performance that fails to track the price of the reference cryptocurrency as intended.Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.(0825-ZMW5)

The sermon emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, drawing from Matthew 23:11, which states that the greatest among us should be servants. It explores characteristics of servant leadership, including caring, compassion, curing, consciousness, convincing, creativity, and circumspection, urging listeners to intentionally walk with purpose, avoid error, and embrace prudence in decision-making. The message encourages self-awareness, biblical standards, and a deliberate approach to life, advocating for a mindful consideration of potential consequences and a commitment to aligning actions with God's truth rather than succumbing to worldly influences or personal desires.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, drawing from Matthew 23:11, which states that the greatest among us should be servants. It explores characteristics of servant leadership, including caring, compassion, curing, consciousness, convincing, creativity, and circumspection, urging listeners to intentionally walk with purpose, avoid error, and embrace prudence in decision-making. The message encourages self-awareness, biblical standards, and a deliberate approach to life, advocating for a mindful consideration of potential consequences and a commitment to aligning actions with God's truth rather than succumbing to worldly influences or personal desires.

What are the characteristics that make someone cool? How about good? Is there overlap? Can someone be both cool and good? Anthony and Jeff look at a new study that aims to quantify the attributes most associated with cool and good people, all around the world, to see where they stand - and if they agree!LInk to the story: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/well/mind/cool-people-traits-study.htmlSupport the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcernsJeff on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcannata.bsky.socialAnthony on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/acarboni.bsky.social

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Four Characteristic Waltzes: Queen's WaltzRTE Concert Orchestra Adrian Leaper, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.555191Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, we recap a dynamic week in the options market. The discussion opens with VIX options, which saw a significant surge with 843,000 contracts traded, highlighting the popularity of the 15.5 puts. SPY options also saw substantial activity, but fell just short of their daily average volume (ADV). Trading in SPX options nearly met their ADV with 3.6 million contracts traded. IWM showed near-record activity with 1.5 million contracts. The NASDAQ QQQ options hit 4.1 million contracts, just above their ADV. Single-name stocks like Amazon, MicroStrategy, Palantir, AMD, Apple, and Tesla also showed remarkable trading volume, with Amazon leading with 927,000 contracts. Nvidia topped the list with nearly 3.5 million contracts, driven primarily by the 180 calls.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:04 Final Hot Options Report for the Week 02:18 VIX Options Activity 03:06 SPY Options Activity 03:50 SPX Options Activity 04:28 Small Caps Options Activity 05:34 Nasdaq Options Activity 06:25 Single Names Options Activity 06:52 Top 10 Most Active Options 18:02 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview ------------------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo discusses recent market fluctuations influenced by inflation. Highlighting key contracts and trading activities, the host explains market behaviors in VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, NASDAQ, and significant single-name equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, AMD, Intel, and Amazon.    01:03 Today's Market Overview 02:10 VIX Options Activity 03:18 SPY Options Activity 04:20 SPX Options Activity 05:14 Small Caps and IWM 06:14 NASDAQ and QQQ 07:11 Single Name Equity Options 08:36 Top 10 Options Movers 17:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows ------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

“For the Lord gives wisdom;
 from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” ~ Proverbs 2:6    “3. The atrium is a community in which children and adults live together a religious experience that facilitates participation in the wider community of the family, the church, and other social spheres. • The atrium is a place of prayer, in which work and study spontaneously become meditation, contemplation, and prayer. • The atrium is a place in which the only Teacher is Christ; both children and adults place themselves in a listening stance before his Word and seek to penetrate the mystery of the liturgical celebration.” - 32 Points of Reflection of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study    Beate and Ann discuss the variety of meanings and the importance of de-schooling as it pertains to our work in catechesis.  Ann Garrido has been a catechist of the Good Shepherd since 1996.  She currently serves as a Level One catechist at her parish while she also serves as a formation leader for the US Association at all three levels.  Ann is an Associate Professor at Aquinas Institute of Theology, a graduate school of theology and ministry in the Dominican tradition.  She is the author of multiple works, including her newest book Redeeming Power about the healthy and holy exercise of leadership.  Ann Garrido's website HERE     Beate Buescher is a wife, mother, Omi, and catechist who began her journey with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2003. Her educational background is in early childhood education and she is passionate about faith, learning, nature and positive parenting. When she walked into her first formation course, she felt that she had finally found her tribe! Beate is currently listening to God alongside Level 1 and 3 children and is certified in all levels of CGS, including Infant/Toddler. She is a recognized Level 1 Formation Leader.     EPISODE 72- Characteristic of the Good Shepherd Catechesis     Read the article Characteristics of the Good Shepherd Catechesis by Sofia Cavalletti    2014 Consiglio Report: De-Schooling    Books by Ann Garrido   ANN'S NEW BOOK – REDEEMING POWER     Redeeming Administration   Redeeming Conflict   A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido    Preaching with Children       Podcast Episodes with Ann Garrido   Episode 19 – Typology with Ann Garrido   Episode 53 – The Birth and Infancy of Jesus with Ann Garrido   Episode 59 – Preaching with Children with Ann Garrido   Episode 68 – The CGS Heritage – Eugenio Zolli with Ann Garrido   Episode 111. About Justice, A Meditation by Fr Mongillo with Ann Garrido  Episode 127 – Redeeming Administration with Ann Garrido    CGSUSA Store        The Prepared Environment: Making Materials  with Don Martin (The Catechist's Husband) and Lynda Catalano  Tuesday, August 26, 2025  7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT  Join Don Martin, CGSUSA Vendor, The Catechist's Husband, and Lynda Catalano, CGSUSA Formation Leader, who will share her wisdom and passion for making the materials by hand. Don and Lynda's sessions will be followed by time for questions. All those present will be registered for a drawing for an atrium material from the Catechist's Husband.    Mark your calendars for this SPECIAL EVENT.  Registration Here!  This is a free Zoom Session    BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

In this episode, we cover VIX volatility, which has decreased notably as markets rallied. We offer detailed insights into high trading activities across various indices and stocks, including SPY, SPX, IWM, and popular single names like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and AMD. For VIX, about 642,000 contracts were traded compared to an ADV of 734,000. The SPY saw nearly 8.15 million contracts, while the SPX had around 4 million. Small caps (IWM) reported 2.13 million contracts. Key stocks like Intel, American Airlines, Robinhood, and Palantir also featured prominently, with Intel and American Airlines seeing notable options activity.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:17 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:57 VIX and Volatility Market Update 02:57 SPY and SPX Options Activity 04:23 Small Caps and QQQ Analysis 06:20 Single Name Equity Options Highlights 07:29 Top Options Movers: Intel to Nvidia 14:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Content   ------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the Options Insider Radio Network provides an in-depth analysis of the day's most significant options market activities. Key highlights include heavy trading in VIX options, with a significant drop in VIX to around 14.75 and over 1.13 million contracts changing hands. SPY saw 8.5 million contracts traded, with 466,000 of the 642 calls expiring today. NASDAQ and small caps also experienced active trading, with IWM handling 2.36 million contracts and QQQ seeing 4.08 million contracts traded. In single-name equities, notable activity was observed in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, AMD, and others, with specific strike prices and volumes highlighted.  description. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:03 Today's Market Movers 01:56 Spotlight on VIX 02:48 SPY and S&P 500 Highlights 03:57 Small Caps and QQQ Analysis 05:03 Single Name Equity Options 05:13 Top 10 Hot Options 10:06 Conclusion and Sign-Off   ------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

What if the biggest thing holding your parish back isn't a lack of programs—but a lack of missionary disciples? In this episode, I sit down with my team to explore a step in parish life that often gets skipped: evangelization formation. We're talking about the part of discipleship where people go from passive participants to confident, Spirit-led missionaries—and why that shift changes everything. We get honest about what it actually takes to form missionary disciples—not just run more programs. You'll hear real behind-the-scenes stories from parishes on the ground, practical tips that work, and ways they faced the most common roadblocks we see, like fear, self-doubt, or the sense of being alone in mission. We break down evangelization formation into clear, doable steps—like helping people pray out loud, share their story, and discover their charisms. Whether your parish is just starting out or ready to go deeper, this episode will shift how you think about forming people for mission—and give you the tools to start. [00:13] Series Overview: Choosing Evangelization Formation Ministry [01:15] Understanding Evangelization Formation [02:17] Characteristics of Evangelization Formation [13:39] The Role of Charisms in Evangelization [17:40] Team Approach and Mentorship in Evangelization [24:20] Programs and Ministries for Evangelization Formation [32:55] Discipleship and Mission [34:24] Practical Steps for Evangelization [35:58] Discernment in Evangelization Formation [39:22] Deep Investment in Leaders [41:34] Practical Ways to Discern Evangelization Formation [45:14] Stories of Evangelization Success Don't forget to check out Options for Evangelization Formation (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Options-for-Evangelization-Formation.pdf). And for more on the Clear Path, read the book, A Clear Path to Discipleship (https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58): How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

The latest episode of the Hot Options Report, hosted by Mark Longo from The Options Insider, offers in-depth analysis of the day's most active options markets for Monday, August 11th. Key insights discuss the trading activities in VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and the NASDAQ. The report highlights significant volumes and the most popular contracts in these products, along with notable newcomers such as BitMine Immersion Technologies. Other highlights include detailed evaluations of top single name stocks like Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and others influencing the options market today.   01:59 Hot Options for Monday, August 11th 02:04 VIX Options Activity 02:57 SPY Options Activity 03:42 SPX Options Activity 04:33 Small Caps Options Activity 05:25 Nasdaq Options Activity 05:59 Single Name Options Activity 06:15 Top 10 Single Name Options 13:53 Conclusion and Sign-Off   ------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1773: Molly Fletcher unpacks how unchecked ego can quietly sabotage effective leadership, emphasizing that true influence comes from humility, curiosity, and continuous growth. She also identifies four warning signs of a toxic workplace, urging leaders to prioritize clarity, alignment, and accountability to create healthier, more productive cultures. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mollyfletcher.com/leadership-ego/ & https://mollyfletcher.com/4-characteristics-toxic-workplace/ Quotes to ponder: "Ego screams for attention. Humility doesn't have to." "When there's a lack of clarity, people make assumptions. And assumptions are dangerous." "Toxic cultures can form when there's a lack of accountability and alignment." Episode references: Dare to Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520 The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Everything-Business-Lencioni/dp/0470941529 Ego is the Enemy: https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners are provided with an in-depth spotlight on Microsoft options trading activity. The episode covers recent performance, including Microsoft's significant earnings, historical stock price movements, and notable highs and lows in options volume and implied volatility (IV). Key open positions in Microsoft's options market are highlighted, with a focus on the popular strikes for both calls and puts.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:56 Spotlight on Microsoft Options 02:37 Microsoft Options Volume and Activity 03:35 Top Microsoft Options Positions 04:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Spotlights ------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

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