Podcasts about Colas

Today we continue our reading of the JCAM with Article 9. This article covers our salaries and our COLAs. We'll go over what a "diet COLA" is, and how we're all actually getting screwed by our COLA system. We also go into the wage provisions for carrier technicians.

El PNA del programa La Miel en tu radio del 20 de Junio del 2026 con todas las noticias de la actualidad internacional, nacional y local de la apicultura de la Argentina y el mundo.

El Plan de Justicia San Quintín es una realidad que transforma la vida de miles de jornaleros en Baja California con apoyos de 40,000 pesos para vivienda.

Jim Hawkins successfully kills Israel Hands in self-defense, frees the Hispaniola, and steers her away from the pirates.He then hikes back to the stockade at night. Thinking it belongs to his friends, he sneaks in quietly to go to sleep. He steps on a sleeping man's leg, and Long John Silver's pet parrot, Captain Flint, gives him away. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19360702I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El PNA del programa La Miel en tu radio del 13 de Junio del 2026 con todas las noticias de la actualidad internacional, nacional y local de la apicultura de la Argentina y el mundo.

La salinización de los suelos agrícolas representa una amenaza ambiental destructiva y silenciosa para la producción global de alimentos actual. Este fenómeno afecta directamente a la quinta parte de todas las tierras bajo sistemas de riego tecnificado en el mundo.Regiones agrícolas emblemáticas como el Valle de Mexicali en México el estado de Punyab en la India y el Valle del Nilo en Egipto padecen la acumulación de minerales pesados que esterilizan los campos de cultivo más fértiles del planeta.La evaporación constante generada por el sol extremo en las zonas áridas combinada con una deficiente infraestructura de drenaje provoca un ascenso capilar severo que extrae la concentración salina subterránea depositándola de forma directa sobre la superficie del terreno agrícola.Las decisiones geopolíticas relacionadas con la gestión del agua transfronteriza y la sobreexplotación de acuíferos profundos aceleran la degradación ambiental del suelo. Los productores enfrentan pérdidas financieras monumentales que elevan severamente los costos de cada ciclo productivo en la región.Comprender la dinámica física y química del suelo resulta indispensable para diseñar estrategias de manejo hídrico sustentable que garanticen la seguridad alimentaria. La conservación del recurso terrestre es el verdadero desafío del agro moderno ante la crisis climática global actual.Escucha Agricultura Profesional:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZuOW2DhD7PK4SM33gtFWy?si=e33021063a114550--Créditos musicales:INTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-graham/53License code: 62TIV9S8Q1XCM65WOUTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-rollLicense code: KUSUTAITXDLYUTHQ--Fuentes consultadas:Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2021). Salt-affected soils: Discover a global threat to food security. FAO.Qadir, M., Quillérou, E., Nangia, V., Murtaza, G., Singh, M., Thomas, R. J., Drechsel, P., & Noble, A. D. (2014). Economics of salt-induced land degradation and restoration. Natural Resources Forum, 38(4), 282-295.Comisión Nacional del Agua. (2020). Actualización de la disponibilidad media anual de agua en el acuífero Valle de Mexicali, Estado de Baja California. Diario Oficial de la Federación.Singh, A. (2018). Soil salinization management for sustainable development: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 227, 54-68.Ghassemi, F., Jakeman, A. J., & Nix, H. A. (1995). Salinisation of land and water resources: Human causes, extent, management and case studies. CAB International.

Send us Fan MailClimbing aboard the Hispaniola, Jim is surprised to see no one on deck, until he catches sight of Israel Hands. After giving Hands the brandy he begged for, he tells Hands he is taking over the ship.The ship grounds on the beach and Israel tries to take Jim out. Things don't always go as planned.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19324815I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El PNA del programa La Miel en tu radio del 06 de Junio del 2026 con todas las noticias de la actualidad internacional, nacional y local de la apicultura de la Argentina y el mundo.

Send us Fan MailThis is it, folks. The end of the Herland journey. This concluding chapter deals with the aftermath of Terry's trial and the final decisions each character must make about their place in Herland.I want to thank Melissa Kingsbury for the beautiful narration. I am sure Charlotte Perkins-Gilman would be proud. Once we finish TREASURE ISLAND, we'll have two more great classics to share with you, so stay tuned.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailJim Hawkins takes matters into his own hands. After deciding to cut the mutinous pirates' ship adrift to strand them, he sneaks aboard the errant schooner, discovers two drunken mutineers fighting, and ultimately takes control of the vessel to save his friends.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El PNA del programa La Miel en tu radio del 30 de Mayo del 2026 con todas las noticias de la actualidad internacional, nacional y local de la apicultura de la Argentina y el mundo.

Gustavo Hein (Presidente de la Federación de Cooperativas Agrícolas de Misiones - Fedecoop) Agroindustria En Foco

Send us Fan MailIn this penultimate chapter, the cultural and personal conflicts between the men and Herland society come to a head—especially in the relationships they've tried to form. When the three male explorers marry, they attempt to force their wives into traditional, submissive roles. This ends in disaster: one husband is banished, and the others must drastically reconsider their marital expectations.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Conocemos detalles de la línea de financiamiento especial anunciada por el Minagri y BancoEstado, que busca entregar liquidez y apoyo financiero al sector agrícola, mediante créditos de capital de trabajo con condiciones preferenciales y respaldo estatal FOGAPE, esto en el marco de las distintas contingencias que afectan al sector agrícola. En otros temas, conversamos con el director ejecutivo del Centro de Información de Recursos Naturales (CIREN), Álvaro Eyzaguirre, sobre las distintas iniciativas de este servicio del agro, clave en la generación y disposición de información para la toma de decisiones.

Send us Fan MailThe pirates assault Captain Smollett's stockade. The outnumbered defenders hold their ground but suffer severe losses—Jim secretly sneaks off and paddles out into the night on a small, goatskin boat to cut the Hispaniola adrifthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El PNA del programa La Miel en tu radio del 23 de Mayo del 2026 con todas las noticias de la actualidad internacional, nacional y local de la apicultura de la Argentina y el mundo.

Send us Fan MailThis chapter explores two key ideas: the spiritual life of Herland and the growing momentum toward formalizing the romantic relationships between the men and their Herlandian companions.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19226050I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailJim Hawkins picks up the narrative and reunites with Ben Gunn, The pirates soon bombard the shore with cannon fire. Captain Smollett divides his men into strict watch groups, noting they have three big allies: low pirate morale, rampant island malaria, and the pirates' own penchant for rum.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=cathi%20colas%20audiobooks%20and%20high%20horse%20presshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19208109I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailToday, HERLAND explores social relationships, love, and sexuality—and how fundamentally different Herland's values are from the outside (patriarchal) world the men come from.This book was written in 1915, when women were largely viewed as domestic non-beings whose primary roles were marriage and motherhood. Yet Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote courageously about a world made better because women were in charge. It amazes me that 111 years later, we still haven't fully caught up to her vision.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19181592I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailDr. Livesey, Captain Smollett, Trelawney, Redruth, and Gray make a final, dangerous trip to shore in an overloaded jolly-boat. Israel Hands, acting as gunner for the pirates on the Hispaniola, fires the ship's long-nine cannon at them.While the crew manages to sink their own boat to avoid further damage and wade ashore, they lose half their provisions and three of their five guns Despite the constant, ineffective bombardment from the pirates, Jim Hawkins returns, safely joining them in the stockade.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19134247I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailThe men reunite with the first three women they encountered when the first came to the island, Celis, Alima, and Ellador, and begin active courtships. Jeff falls deeply in love with Celis, while Van and Ellador develop a respectful, friendship-based romance and Terry fails with Alima because of his aggressive, and more traditional ape-like behaviorhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19149114I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

This episode examines the controversial Atrium-WakeMed merger, the Wake County commissioners' 90-day pause, and concerns from state leaders that hospital consolidation will drive up health care costs. Hosts discuss reactions from the state treasurer and auditor, corporate pay and nonprofit tax exemptions, and the potential impact on the state health plan. Also covered: SEANC lobby day, Public Service Recognition Week, the budget debate, and calls for raises and COLAs for state employees and retirees.

La aseguradora analiza el impacto del cierre del estrecho de Ormuz en dos escenarios: reapertura en mayo o prolongación de seis meses del bloqueo, nos lo cuenta su responsable de comunicación, Vanesa Santos.

Send us Fan MailJim meets Ben Gunn, a ragged man marooned on the island for three years, who reveals he was part of Flint's original crew and knows the treasure's location. Then, Dr. Livesey takes over narration, detailing how the loyal crew abandons the Hispaniola to establish a fortified position in a stockade on the island.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19134247 I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailIn this chapter, the emotional and romantic aspects of the story begin to emerge. The men are now permitted to walk freely in Herland (still under supervision), and they start forming deeper personal relationships with the three women who have been guiding them.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19107828I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailSilver, with his knowledge of the island's geography, advises Captain Smollett of a good place to drop anchor. Smollett does not reveal what he knows about the planned mutiny. After consulting with Squire Trelawney, he decides to allow the crew to go ashore for diversion, which allows the honest men to reclaim control of the ship.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19097428I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailAs the men grow more fluent in Herland's language, deeper discussions begin—and tensions rise. The women continue to ask thoughtful, probing questions about life in the outside world, and the men must increasingly confront inconsistencies and injustices in their own culture.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911430/episodes/19073363I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Connor Walsh SJoin host Joanne Carey for Episode 3 of a 4-part Series highlighting Houston Ballet & YAGP! Joanne welcomes principal dancer and YAGP Alum, Connor Walsh, principal dancer at Houston Ballet, as he shares his journey from childhood on Maryland's Eastern Shore to the heights of ballet as a principal with Houston Ballet. Together they discuss insights on dance education, the importance of collaboration, and tips for aspiring dancers as well as the impact YAGP had and continues to have on Connor. They also discuss the upcoming YAGP Houston event May 10-18. Get your tickets!Connor Walsh was born in Fairfax, Virginia and began his training at the age of seven under the direction of his mother Constance Walsh. He has trained at The Kirov Academy of Ballet, The Harid Conservatory, and Houston Ballet's BenStevenson Academy, where he was awarded the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation Scholarship and the Ben Stevenson Scholarship award. In 2004, he won the first annual gold award from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), and was given the Award of Encouragement at the Shanghai International Ballet Competition. In 2004, Walsh joined Houston Ballet's company as a member of the corps de ballet. He was quickly promoted to soloist in 2006 and then to principal dancer in 2007. Walsh has originated lead roles in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker (The Prince), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), Giselle (Albrecht), Marie (Count Axel von Fersen), and La Bayadère (Solor).  He has danced major roles in numerous full-length ballets including John Cranko's Onegin (Lensky) and The Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio), Kenneth MacMillan's Manon (Des Grieux) and Mayerling (Prince Rudolf), John Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Theseus / Oberon, Puck) and The Little Mermaid (The Poet), Sir Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal Gardée (Colas), Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow (Camille), Ben Stevenson's Don Quixote (Basilio), The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Florimund), and Dracula (Fredrick), Sir David Bintley's Aladdin (Aladdin) and The Tempest (Ferdinand), Trey McIntyre's Peter Pan (Merman), and  Stanton Welch's Swan Lake (Siegfried), Marie (Count Axel Fersen and King Louis XVI), Madame Butterfly (Pinkerton), La Sylphide (James), and Cinderella (The Prince and Dandini).Walsh's repertory also includes works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Jiří Kylián, William Forsythe, Justin Peck, Alexander Ekman, Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, Twyla Tharp, Hans Van Manen, Glen Tetley, Christopher Bruce, Antony Tudor, Nacho Duato and Serge Lifar, Melissa Barak. One act creations include Stanton Welch, Aszure Barton, Edwaard Liang, Mark Morris, James Kudelka, Nicolo Fonte, Melissa Hough, and Garrett Smith among others.In recent years Walsh has expanded his reach into teaching, coaching and choreographing. In 2015, along with fellow Houston Ballet company members Oliver Halkowich and Melody Walsh, Walsh founded REACH - a choreographic project that raises money for arts education in schools.  Following the success of REACH, Walsh and his colleagues were invited to create a world premiere, entitled What we keep, for Houston Ballet in spring of 2018.  Walsh's world premiere A Joyous Trilogy (in flight) created for Houston Ballet and set to music by Quinn Mason took the Wortham stage on June 2, 2022. Walsh enjoys teaching, coaching and choreographing as well as participating in many forms of dance.  He is also a soccer fanatic as well as food enthusiast.Houston Ballet⁠https://www.houstonballet.org/⁠YAGP⁠https://yagp.org/⁠Tickets for YAGP Houston⁠https://yagp.org/yagp-2026-houston-tx-finals/⁠“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailWhile inside the apple barrel, Jim hears Long John Silver convincing young Dick to join his pirate crew.Silver reveals he is the leader of the conspiracy, a former quartermaster for Captain Flint, and has thousands of pounds hidden away.Jim immediately tells Captain Smollett, Dr. Livesey, and Trelawney about the mutiny.They realize that only 7 of the 26 people on board are loyal, making them heavily outnumbered.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailThe women of Herland begin to explain the origin and evolution of their society. Through conversations with Somel, Zava, and Moadine, the men learn how Herland came to be what it is—a civilization entirely composed of women for over 2,000 years.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailCaptain Smollett confronts Trelawney and Livesey to express his deep distrust of the crew, the secrecy of the mission, and the lax security.The Hispaniola sets sail for the island. Mr. Arrow, the first mate, proves to be a useless drunk who eventually disappears. Jim, hiding in an apple barrel, overhears Long John Silver planning a mutiny. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-presents/id1605464447I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailNow held in captivity, Van, Jeff, and Terry begin learning the language of Herland and interacting more directly with its women, especially their primary observers: Somel, Zava, and Moadine. These women are intelligent, composed, and deeply curious about the men and their world.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El Barça critica ante UEFA la polémica arbitral causada por la mano de Pubill y el estadio de Vallecas tiene medio centenar de aficionados intentando conseguir entradas para el partido de vuelta en Grecia. 

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Send us Fan MailJim Hawkins and Dr. Livesay travel to Bristol to meet up with Squire Trelawney and get a look at the Hispaniola. Later, Jim meets Long John Silver for the first time. And Long John is nothing like Jim expected. Jim sees a familiar face in Long John's tavern “The Spy Glass”, and chaos ensues.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailAfter being captured by the women , Van, Terry, and Jeff find themselves held in what they initially perceive as a prison. However, the room is clean, comfortable, and not meant to harm or punish them—it's simply a secure space while the women figure out what to do with them.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailA group of pirates, led by Pew, the blind man, pillage the Admiral Benbow. Billy Bones's treasure map is gone. At the approach of the revenue officers, Pew is abandoned and trampled by horses. Poor Pew. Jim realizes he has the map leading to Captain Flint's buried treasure. I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailThe guys land and attempt to explore but are soon captured by the women of Herland, who outsmart them quickly and effectively, showcasing intelligence, discipline, and physical prowess (of course). The men are non-violently subdued, disarmed, and taken as prisoners—not with cruelty, but with calm authority.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

SSB 5862 gives another 3% pension boost to Plan 1 retirees, adding $338 million in new employer costs and pushing unfunded liabilities higher. Ryan Frost details how six COLAs since 2018 have increased taxpayer burden as lawmakers delay debt payments. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-legislature-has-committed-2-4-billion-to-recurring-pension-increases-since-2018/ #Washington #Pension #PublicEmployees #COLA #Legislature #Budget #TaxPolicy #Opinion #UnfundedLiability

Send us Fan MailToday is not a good day for Billy Bones. The Blind Man, Monsieur Pew, presents the Captain with “The Black Spot”, which in pirate speak is pretty much a death sentence, as Billy Bones can attest (cuz he's dead).Later Jim and his mom make a run for it after taking some of the contents of Billy's sea chest. I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan MailAs promised, today we step into Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.A hidden world. No men. No war. No expectations—except the ones we bring with us.When three outsiders discover this society made up of all women, what they find challenges everything they thought they knew.Narrated by Melissa Kingsbury, this is Herland.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send a textWelcome to Season 4 with Cathi Colas Audiobooks and High Horse Press.You may not know this, but High Horse Press works with a really talented group of narrators. And moving forward, each season will feature a second title, told by one of those narrators. Wednesdays bring you the high-seas adventure of Treasure Island by Robert Lous Stevenson. On Fridays, we journey into Herland by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman, narrated by Melissa Kingsbury.Today, we begin at the Old Admiral Benbow Inn, where Jim Hawkins meets Billy Bones—and the adventure begins.I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible.  If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

El gobierno Trump impulsa una polémica reforma para las visas H-2A después de que la zona oeste del país se ha quedado sin trabajadores agrícolas debido a las redadas migratorias.  En otras noticias: Millones de personas en Estados Unidos en el medio oeste y el este del país están bajo alerta por el mal tiempo. Una mega tormenta invernal está causando estragos con nieve, vientos y tornados.  Mientras tanto el oeste del país enfrenta una fuerte ola de calor con temperaturas récord.  El viceprimer ministro de Cuba informó que los cubanos que viven en Miami y otros lugares podrán invertir y ser dueños de negocios en la isla, sin embargo la propuesta no ha caído bien. El presidente Trump arremetió contra el Reino Unido y países aliados que no se han unido a los esfuerzos para asegurar el estrecho de Ormuz. Mientras tanto Israel comenzó una incursión terrestre en Líbano.

Send a textHigh Horse Press and Cathi Colas Audiobooks present GRIMM WOMEN: And the End of Ever After. Original Grimm tales written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Villain Essays written by Cathi Colas.Alas, this is the last episode of this book. Next season will be a surprise (for me as well as you). But today we have Snow White and the Evil Queen. We all age out of the beauty market at one point, but thankfully we don't all become deranged. Or we get just a little deranged and leave it at that. Again, beauty prevails, but the Queen does have something to say about it. Then  in the Afterwards, we tie up this little glimpse into the lives of our princesses and villains. I hope you have all enjoyed listening to Grimm Women as much as I enjoyed putting it together.Stay tuned next week. We'll either be going to Sea or an English Garden. Enjoy.  I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible. If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Send a textHigh Horse Press and Cathi Colas Audiobooks present GRIMM WOMEN: And the End of Ever After. Original Grimm tales written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Villain Essays written by Cathi ColasToday we have episode 4. Briar Rose (AKA) Sleeping Beauty and her Nemesis Fairy #13. Fairy 13 was miffed. She was not invited to the King's Feast. Briar Rose takes a long nap (thanks to Fairy 12. F13 wanted to kill her), and wakes to the kiss of a handsome prince. Doesn't get much better than this. I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible. If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Many investors feel a real tension today. They want their portfolios to reflect biblical convictions. They care about justice, stewardship, and human dignity. Yet they're also navigating volatility, inflation, and economic uncertainty. When markets feel unstable, the question quietly surfaces: Do I have to choose between faithfulness and financial performance? The answer may surprise you. Today, we sat down with Stella Tai, Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis Manager at Praxis Investment Management, one of the country's oldest faith-based mutual fund families and a valued underwriter of this program. Our conversation centered on whether values-aligned investing can truly pursue both impact and competitive returns—even in uncertain times. The Tension Investors Feel In strong markets, impact investing can sound inspiring and straightforward. But when markets grow choppy, many investors feel drawn into survival mode. “I need to focus on returns.” “I can't afford to think about impact right now.” Stella noted that this tension isn't just financial—it's spiritual. People of faith don't want to pull back from caring about stewardship or community flourishing. But they also worry: Will my returns suffer if I invest with conviction? That's an honest question.  Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 21:5 that “the plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” There's a difference between being responsive and being reactionary. When anxiety drives decisions, fear often replaces conviction—and that's when costly mistakes happen. Discipline Over Panic At Praxis, stewardship in uncertain markets begins with discipline. Stella described three anchors: Financial rigor in every market cycle. Serious analysis, ongoing evaluation of risk and opportunity, and team-based decision-making help ensure emotions don't drive the ship. Integration of impact with fundamentals. Impact and performance are not competing priorities. They are designed to work together. A long-term orientation. Rooted in stewardship, not speculation. Hebrews 12:11 reminds us that discipline may feel painful in the moment, but it yields a peaceful fruit of righteousness. That's true in spiritual formation—and in investing. What Values-Aligned Performance Actually Looks Like One common misconception is that screening companies based on faith convictions automatically sacrifices performance. Stella explained that Praxis uses what's called benchmark tracking. In simple terms, that means aiming to closely track the broader market while thoughtfully excluding companies that don't align with biblical values. The goal isn't to “beat the market.” It's to minimize what's known as “tracking error”—the gap between a fund's returns and its benchmark. In other words, you can seek market-level returns while owning companies that better reflect your convictions. Over full market cycles—not just in a single quarter—faith-based investors should expect competitive returns. That commitment to consistency is central. Impact Beyond Screening Screening is often the most familiar strategy in values-aligned investing. But real impact doesn't stop there. Praxis recently released its Real Impact Report, highlighting a framework that includes multiple strategies—from screening and shareholder advocacy to direct community investing. One powerful example involved long-term engagement with a large utility company in the Southeast. Instead of divesting, Praxis used its ownership stake to advocate for: A just transition for workers and communities as coal plants retire Science-based emissions reduction targets Responsible planning tied to renewable energy growth The company published just transition metrics and began tracking progress. That's what patient, long-term engagement looks like. Rather than stepping away, they stayed invested—believing transformation often happens through steady, faithful presence. Where to Begin If you're intrigued by impact investing but feel overwhelmed, start with clarity. Ask yourself: What values matter most to me? What kind of world do I want my capital to help build? What are my long-term financial goals? Then consider working with an advisor familiar with faith-based investing options. You don't have to master every strategy. Firms like Praxis Investment Management handle the research, engagement, and implementation. Your role is simpler—and profound: to say, "I want my money to reflect my values." When multiplied across many investors, even small portfolio decisions can move markets toward greater justice, dignity, and stewardship. And in uncertain times, that kind of disciplined conviction may be one of the most faithful investments you can make. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm 60 and recently lost a long-time job. I have about $1.5 million in a volatile 401(k) and would prefer not to draw from it yet. With my wife working part-time and income limited, how should I reposition this account to make it safer and navigate this transition? If I take Social Security before full retirement age and accept the reduced benefit, how do cost-of-living adjustments factor in? Do future COLAs help offset that early-retirement reduction? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Praxis Investment Management Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textToday's episode: The Brothers Grimm's 'Ashputtel.' It's a story of heartbreak, magic, and revenge. We're talking about the 'girl in the ashes' who overcomes her wicked stepfamily with the help of a magical hazel tree. And after that's through, the stepsisters have their side of the story. I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible. If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.

Should You Collect Social Security and Invest the Difference? Episode 372 – In the past few months, some social media “finfluencers” have suggested that it might be a good idea to collect your Social Security early and invest the money in the stock market. Does it actually work? We follow up on a recent article from The Wall Street Journal that covers the issue in detail. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 372 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode: should you collect Social Security and invest the difference? A few weeks ago we did an episode on the concept of “buy term and invest the difference.” The idea is that rather than purchasing a permanent life insurance policy, you could, theoretically, buy a term policy and invest the difference in premiums into a diversified portfolio. The idea is that if things went well, you could be able to self-insure once the term policy expired. We explained some of the practical reasons why such an idea rarely works. A similar concept has recently become popular for people considering their Social Security. The theory goes that instead of waiting, you should collect as early as possible, take that money and invest it in the stock market. In the end, its proponents argue, you'll be better off. It has even become a popular meme on TikTok and YouTube, and The Wall Street Journal recently took an in-depth look.[1] Perhaps not surprisingly, there are some potential issues with this approach. Individual workers get to choose when they start collecting their Social Security benefit. They can collect as early as age 62, as late as age 70, or anytime in between. But there are tradeoffs. “Full Retirement Age,” the age at which you can collect your full unreduced benefit, is age 67 for most of us. If you collect at age 62, you're getting a five-year head start, but the tradeoff is that your lifetime benefit is reduced by 30 percent. If you wait until age 70, you're collecting three years behind schedule, but your reward is that your benefit is 24 percent higher. For example, if your personal benefit at Full Retirement Age is $1,000 per month, you would get $700 if you started at age 62, or $1,240 if you started at age 70. The difference between 62 and 70 is about 77 percent.[2] For people who have reason to believe they're going to live well into their 80s or beyond, it generally makes sense to wait as long as possible. If you live long enough, you'll easily make up the difference, and then some, by waiting. The “collect early and invest it” trend has gotten a lot of attention recently from people known as “finfluencers.” Market gains in the past few years have certainly fueled the movement. So, what exactly is the problem with this approach? Volatility and sequence of returns risk are major issues. The market may do well in any particular year, but that's no guarantee of anything financially. According to Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig, “Taking Social Security early just to invest the money in stocks is a dumb idea for most people.”[3] The reason? According to Zweig, if you're a non-smoker in your early 60s with a college degree and a decent income, chances are that you will live into your mid-80s. And when you look at the amount of money you're likely to receive over your remaining lifetime, the difference can be staggering. One of most important features of Social Security is that your income is inflation-protected. Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) can make a huge difference over time. And the higher your starting amount, i.e., the longer you wait to collect, the bigger the COLA will be, at least in nominal terms. COLAs are essentially risk-free. And few things, including the stock market, come with that kind of inflation protection. Social Security is, essentially, a form of longevity insurance. Zweig argues that Social Security and the stock market are two completely different things, and it makes no sense to try and compare them. Either way, we're talking about a relatively small subset of the American population: people with the flexibility to collect Social Security when they want to, not when they need to. Age 62 is the most popular claiming age,[4] and there's a reason for that. Some people have no other choice. They simply need the money to survive. And further, there's something called the “Earnings Test.” Anytime you collect Social Security before Full Retirement Age, the amount you receive could be reduced if you're trying to work and collect at the same time. It's all very complicated but, for 2026, the so-called “earnings limit” is $24,480.[5] If your wages go over that limit, your benefit will be reduced $1 for every $2 over. So, if you're a good earner, the Earnings Test could make it impractical for you to collect before Full Retirement Age, unless you're also willing to give up your job. If you want, you can still employ the collect Social Security and invest the difference strategy, you just might have to start at 67 rather than 62. For those who can afford it, Zweig makes an alternative suggestion. Choose to file later on and use some of your fixed income assets to help finance your cost of living while you wait to collect your Social Security. This is commonly referred to as a “bridge” strategy.[6] So, is it possible that you would be better off if you collect your Social Security at age 62 and reinvest the money? As with “buy term and invest the difference,” it is hypothetically possible, but poses some hazards to be aware of. [1] Zweig, Jason. “Are Stocks a Better Bet Than Social Security?” The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/are-stocks-a-better-bet-than-social-security-873ab68a?mod=Searchresults&pos=2&page=1 (accessed January 26, 2026). [2] Id. [3] Id. [4] Hagen, Kailey. “These 3 Social Security Claiming Ages Get More Popular Every Year.” Fool.com. https://www.fool.com/retirement/2025/02/16/3-social-security-claiming-ages-get-more-popular/ (accessed January 27, 2026). [5] Social Security Administration. “2026 Social Security Changes.” SSA.gov. https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html (accessed January 27, 2026). [6] Zweig, Jason. “Are Stocks a Better Bet Than Social Security?” The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/are-stocks-a-better-bet-than-social-security-873ab68a?mod=Searchresults&pos=2&page=1 (accessed January 26, 2026). 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Send a textCathi Colas Audiobooks and High Horse Press present GRIMM WOMEN: And the End of Ever After. Original Grimm tales written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Villain Essays written by Cathi ColasToday we dive into RAPUNZEL (all that beautiful hair) who, as a punishment to her parents for stealing greens, was taken when she was a baby, by Mother Gothel. As you'll see, Gothel got the raw end of that deal. Then we meet MOTHER HOLLE. Lovely old woman. Enormous teeth. I don't know why. She meets two sisters, one beautiful (of course) and the other, not so much. Who wins out? Let's see. I hope you have been enjoying these episodes as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Reviews and shares make a huge difference. If you are enjoying these timeless stories, please leave a review wherever you listen. And pass the podcast along to a friend. To find out more about High Horse Press, go to highhorsepress.com You can also see more of my work at cathicolasaudiobooks.com, or find me on Audible. If you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.