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The Rebbe thanks Rabbi Samson Raphael Weiss for sending the Young Israel annual booklet, praises their religious stance, and encourages even stronger positions. He cautions against complacency, urges continued improvement, and expresses gratitude for a gifted sefer. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2186

Ryan sits down with Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma to unpack the government's $7 billion capital package and what it will actually take to turn that intention into real pipeline for the industry. They also dig into what Master Builders is hearing directly from members through its regional summit series, where over a thousand business leaders gathered this year, including the mindset gap between businesses that are merely surviving and those that are genuinely thriving right now.Ankit shares real examples from the listening tour he conducted alongside the summits, including a Wellington builder turning AI into a customer communication tool and coming out more profitable than ever. The conversation closes with four practical principles from Ankit's recent LinkedIn article, and a teaser of the full listening tour findings coming to Constructive 2026, 3 to 4 September at the Aotea Centre, Auckland.Useful linksConnect with Ankit Sharma on LinkedInWhen the Wind Changes, Great Leaders TackSubscribe to Rethink 4.0 NewsletterWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVeg

The answer lives beneath the excuse. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan examine why real progress starts with finding the constraint, not defending the symptom. Kevin uses a simple fitness and sleep example to show how quickly the mind reaches for easy labels, while Alan connects root cause analysis to coaching, performance, money, and relationships.With thousands of episodes and years of client work behind them, they make a grounded case for deeper thinking, clearer goals, and honest self-awareness. The goal is not to overthink. It is to think accurately enough to solve the right problem. Stop negotiating with symptoms. Find the root before it grows a personality._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever felt that your hard work and achievements were overshadowed by systemic bias in the workplace? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he delves into the troubling case of Lauren Landhoff against Zytus Pharmaceuticals, a stark illustration of constructive discharge and the insidious nature of gender discrimination in corporate America. Lauren, a talented executive who built a thriving business division from the ground up, found herself facing exclusion from leadership roles despite her undeniable success. This episode unpacks the layers of discrimination that often lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly meritocratic environment. Mark and his co-host dissect the details of Lauren's lawsuit, revealing how her value was systematically undermined by male executives who resorted to derogatory comments and exclusionary practices. The discussion raises critical questions about the role of human resources, often seen as protectors of corporate interests rather than champions of employee rights. The narrative serves as a wake-up call for anyone navigating the complexities of employment law, especially those facing hostile work environments, retaliation, or discrimination of any kind. Throughout the episode, listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of documenting workplace interactions and creating a paper trail, especially when dealing with employment disputes. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for employees to advocate for themselves, understand their rights, and recognize the signs of systemic bias that can lead to constructive discharge. With a focus on employee empowerment, this episode equips you with the tools to navigate your career with confidence, whether you're negotiating severance packages, facing performance reviews, or dealing with workplace bullies. As we explore Lauren's story, we also touch on broader themes of workplace culture, gender discrimination, and the challenges women face in leadership roles. This episode is not just about one individual's struggle; it's a rallying cry for all employees to stand up against discrimination and advocate for a more equitable work environment. Join us as we break down the barriers of silence surrounding these issues and provide actionable strategies for survival in today's corporate landscape. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that promises to inspire change and equip you with essential knowledge for your career journey. Tune in to the Employee Survival Guide® and empower yourself with the insights you need to thrive in a world where constructive discharge and discrimination still exist.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Not every resignation ends the story. In this episode, Jen explains how ignored complaints, retaliation concerns, intolerable working conditions, and poor documentation can turn a resignation into a constructive discharge claim — and what California employers can do to reduce risk before an employee walks out and sues.

Constructive dismissal is an often-discussed but rarely-realized part of employment law where fundamental changes to a role can lead to significant employer liability. This episode breaks down what counts as a unilateral change and how employers can navigate restructuring without triggering valid legal claims. Defining the "unilateral and fundamental" test for dismissal. Why salary reductions and demotions are primary triggers. The role of "reasonable notice" in changing contract terms. How "consideration" and signing bonuses can mitigate risk. The employee's duty: choosing to accept or resign. The legal concept of "condoning" changes by staying too long. 00:00 Defining the concept of constructive dismissal 00:41 What constructive dismissal is not 01:31 Common triggers for valid legal claims 03:00 Performance management vs. constructive dismissal 04:48 Most common mistakes made by employers 06:02 How to restructure without legal risk 08:27 Using amendment letters and consideration 10:52 Is unilateral change ever legally defensible? 12:09 Employee options: resign or accept 13:56 Contract language and legal limitations Find Brady Website: https://www.matthewndinsdale.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-farmer-077235108/ Find Andrea (me) Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

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Andrew Maclean is joined by Cillian Sheridan reacting to the news Robbie Keane has held constructive talks with Celtic majority shareholder over becoming the next manager, with Martin O'Neill set to be interviewed in the next 24 hours.Plus, it's Cillian's first Beat The Pundit match this summer and we have another chance to win TRNSMT tickets.

US President Trump told ABC News he thinks he will have an agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz over the next week.US equity futures lack direction just shy of ATHs, while European bourses reverse Monday's losses. Global benchmarks benefit from lower energy prices, JGBs outperform following a solid 10yr auction.DXY muted, EUR directionless as EZ CPI surpasses 3%. Crude (Brent -1.4%) falls over renewed hopes of an Iran resolution.Looking ahead, highlights include US JOLTs Job Openings (Apr), RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism, New Zealand Export/Import Prices (Q1), NBP Policy Announcement (Jun). Speakers include Fed's Hammack, BoE's Bailey & Greene, ECB's Vujcic. Earnings from Dollar General, Palo Alto & ULTA Beauty.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In Episode #230 of The Happiness Challenge, join Klaudia to discover how to make overthinking more constructive; using three research-backed insights that help you shift from mental spirals to clearer, calmer thinking.Whether you tend to get stuck in “why is this happening?” loops, find yourself brooding over the past, or worry as a way to avoid uncomfortable feelings, this episode will help you understand what your mind is trying to do and how to guide it in a more helpful direction.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

Eric Olander on how the Global South is reading the Beijing summitsThis week I'm joined again by Eric Olander, founder of the China Global South Project, which runs the most indispensable English-language operation going for understanding China's engagement with Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.I came in with a plan: map, region by region, how the capitals of the Global South were reading the back-to-back Trump and Putin visits to Beijing — relief at a steadier U.S.-China modus vivendi, or foreboding at a G2 condominium squeezing shut their room to maneuver. Eric dismantled the premise within ten minutes. The honest answer, he warned me, is that most of the Global South simply isn't watching the way we are — and the disappointment turned out to be the most interesting thing in the room. What looked like the absence of a story was the story. I'd built my questions around one assumption about what mattered; Eric had built his answers around another, and I cop to being schooled.Once you set the summit framing aside, what Eric's contributors are actually seeing comes into focus: Japan racing to recenter an Asia-Pacific security architecture, a region quietly de-risking from an unreliable United States, fresh cracks in the BRICS, Justin Yifu Lin's “three moves” for Chinese manufacturing, Latin America's “find out” phase, and a Gulf where the Chinese setback so many in Washington insist must exist simply isn't there. We get into all of it — and close on the summit as a remarkable piece of theater, the first since 1945 at which no one quite knew who the most powerful person in the room was.04:27 — The dominant mood: pro forma coverage, exhaustion, and bigger problems at home08:15 — Breaking news: the paused $14B Taiwan arms package and the canceled Colby trip11:15 — The dog that caught the truck: China and the costs of a receding U.S. umbrella13:00 — "Constructive strategic stability" — new equilibrium or just choreography?28:23 — The snub: Beijing sends only an ambassador to the BRICS meeting in New Delhi37:56 — Africa: tariff-free access, the trade imbalance, and Kenya's "collapsed" exports44:34 — Justin Yifu Lin's "three moves": move up-market, localize, move south51:00 — Latin America's "find out" phase in Panama, and very low China literacy57:35 — The Gulf after the war on Iran: who really won?Paying it Forward:Boston University's Global Development Policy (GDP) Research CenterRecommendationsEric: A “rabbit hole” of books on Xi Jinping, currently Party of One by Chun Han Wong (after Kevin Rudd's On Xi Jinping).Kaiser: Angine de Poitrine, a “microtonal math rock” duo from Quebec — think Frank Zappa meets King Crimson — possibly the thing to breathe new life into progressive rock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Daily Detroit, we start the week with a conversation with State Senator — and Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful — Mallory McMorrow. It's the third in our series of Democratic Senate candidate interviews, and we're focused squarely on what federal power could actually mean for Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Michigan. McMorrow talks about why she first Googled "how to run for office" after the 2016 election, and why she frames governing as a design challenge to build policy that improves people's lives. She talked about an approach to ieconomic development that feels less like "Lucy and the football" and more like real, ground‑up regional growth — including transit as economic development, and keeping young people from leaving the state. From there, the conversation moves to the auto industry and EVs, competition from China, and why she wants incentives that grow talent and clusters of jobs instead of focusing on chasing megaprojects. We also touch on affordability: gas prices, housing, childcare, and McMorrow's push to scale ideas like universal pre‑K, free school meals, more housing production, paid leave, and cracking down on scammy online ads. You'll also hear her vision on healthcare access, expanding Michigan's red flag law approach to the federal level, and supporting Detroit‑grown community violence intervention. And because this is Daily Detroit, they close with some city love — from classic Michigan license plates helping fix roads to her favorite spots around town.  We'll be at the Mackinac Policy Conference all week, so be sure to check your podcast feeds and inboxes for updates.  Constructive feedback as always: 313-789-3211 or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com. And make sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows. 

China says it is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.

How do you go from sweeping job sites and hauling trash to sitting at senior leadership tables managing multi-million dollar portfolios? In this episode of Constructive, host Seth sits down with industry veteran Matt Rumsey to dismantle the biggest clichés in the business. Matt challenges the viral LinkedIn myth that construction productivity hasn't evolved , explaining why safer sites mean our baseline metrics are actually better than ever . We dive deep into the weight of making tough leadership transitions, how to navigate project management friction , and why tech companies need to build for the field workers—not just the CEOs . Plus, Matt shares a surprising look at why AI won't replace your job, but will drastically elevate it . Hit play for a refreshing, human-first look at the reality of building great things ! Show Credits & Music:Music: https://www.bensound.comArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: EBEXIJM0PQLM90NZ

What makes a top-tier corporate analyst walk away from high-rise office comfort to step into the high-stress world of concrete layout and heavy civil engineering?In this episode of Constructive, host Seth catches up with Cal Poly alumnus Steve Silva to talk about his incredible transition from Accenture consulting to field-hardened entrepreneurship. Steve pulls back the curtain on the tight margins of heavy civil contracting, recounting the intense logistical nightmares of high-stakes concrete pours and why he eventually liquidated his 401k to bet on his own vision.Now focused entirely on software development, Steve breaks down how his platforms, Offloadit and Checkit, are leveraging AI and OCR to eliminate landfill waste, prevent stolen material transactions, and put a hard stop to vendor fee erosion for the small subcontractors building our world . Tune in to discover how AI-native tools are finally replacing "caveman" paper workflows!Show Credits & Music:Music Track (Royalty Free): https://www.bensound.comArtist: Lunar YearsLicense code: HRBO9NC4SPARNNZH

Maurice discusses the challenge of receiving feedback, highlighting how to differentiate between constructive input and distractions. Learn to interpret feedback strategically to improve performance and maintain confidence in corporate and entrepreneurial settings.In This Episode:00:00 Navigating Feedback Overload01:07 Feedback: Patterns, Not Instructions03:41 Considering Perspective and Proximity06:36 Unfiltered Feedback and Its Impact09:03 Strategic Listening for GrowthKey Takeaways:Discern patterns in feedback rather than taking all input as instructions.Acknowledge emotional feedback without letting it dictate your strategy.Weigh feedback based on the source's perspective and proximity to the situation.Use recurring comments from different sources as opportunities for improvement.Interpret feedback to strengthen your processes and boost confidence.

Martin Duplantier fell into architecture as a child. Armed with this DNA, he took three courses of study: HEC, architecture and urban planning, including experience in Catalonia. Then, during his first years with David Chipperfield, his vision as an architect took shape. A competition for HEC launched him as a freelancer. In this English-language issue of Com d'Archi, we take a closer look at Ukraine, of course, where Martin practises. His "insider" view, unique here in France, deserves to be widely known and relayed. Image teaser DR © Martin Duplantier ArchitectesSound engineering : Bastien Michel___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Caleb Schafer, Lead Pastor of Redeemer's Church, begins a new series on the Fear of the Lord and how, when healthy, this quality can dramatically change our lives for the better. May 17th, 2026 | 5.17.26 Category: Guardian, Constructive, Destructive

This week on Sinica, I chat with Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for U.S.-China at the International Crisis Group, just hours after President Trump's plane left Chinese airspace at the end of a three-day state visit to Beijing. We dig into the new framework Xi Jinping put on the table — what Beijing is calling 中美建设性战略稳定关系, a "constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability" — and ask whether it's a genuine doctrine of mutual restraint or a rhetorical tripwire that future American moves can be characterized as having violated. Ali and I work through Foreign Minister Wang Yi's morning-after media briefing, including his striking claim that the U.S. side now "does not accept" Taiwan independence — a notable shift from the standard American formulation. We talk about what Trump actually said on Taiwan in his Air Force One press gaggle, the gap between Trump's account of Xi's private remarks on Iran and what Beijing is willing to say publicly, and whether AI can serve as a durable basis for cooperation coming out of the summit. We also turn to the American domestic side: the bind Democrats find themselves in trying to critique Trump's China engagement without out-hawking him, the generational data showing a striking gap in American attitudes toward China that transcends partisan division, and the question of when that shift in mass opinion actually starts to bite on policy.Full podcast page with timestamps and links forthcoming! Just wanted to get this out quickly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Martin Duplantier est tombé dans l'architecture quand il était petit. Fort de cet ADN, il suit trois cursus : HEC, architecture, urbanisme dont une expérience catalane. Puis, lors de ses premières armes chez David Chipperfield, sa vision d'architecte s'affermit. Un concours pour HEC le lance en tant qu'indépendant. Dans ce numéro de Com d'Archi, avec Martin Duplantier nous parlons voyages, goût, cultures, terre crue, bambou, projets, on évoque René Coulon, Paul Chemetov, Franck Boutté et l'Ukraine, bien sûr, où il exerce, aussi.Images teaser DR © Martin DuplantierIngénierie son : Bastien Michel____Si le podcast COM D'ARCHI vous plaît n'hésitez pas :. à vous abonner pour ne pas rater les prochains épisodes,. à nous laisser des étoiles et un commentaire, :-),. à nous suivre sur Instagram @comdarchipodcast pour retrouver de belles images, toujours choisies avec soin, de manière à enrichir votre regard sur le sujet.Bonne semaine à tous! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

US President Donald Trump's China visit has concluded, a trip that drew global attention and dominated headlines in both China and the United States. During the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new vision for bilateral ties: Building a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability." What exactly does this new framework mean for the future of China-US relations? And how could this reshape global stability, trade, and geopolitics in the years ahead?

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and the United States have agreed to work toward building a constructive relationship of strategic stability. He said the new vision will provide strategic guidance for bilateral ties over the next three years and beyond.

US President Trump had a good meeting with Chinese President Xi, in which the two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation. The two sides agreed that the Strait must remain open and that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. However, Taiwan was not mentioned.US President Trump's team is now discussing options for military escalation to break the deadlock, Axios reported. Options include resuming Project Freedom or striking Iranian infrastructure. European bourses continue to rebound; NVDA gains after the US reportedly approved around 10 Chinese firms to buy H200 chip.DXY flat, GBP immediately pared post-GDP gains as politics remains in focus.USTs attempt to bounce back from recent losses; Gilts eye a potential leadership challenge.Crude holds a mild upward bias but wanes off its best levels as US and Iran prefer diplomacy.Looking ahead, highlights include Trump-Xi Summit (14th-15th May); US Retail Sales (Apr), Export/Import Prices (Apr), Jobless Claims (May 9), Atlanta Fed GDP. Speakers include BoE's Pill, Fed's Bowman, Miran, Logan, Schmid, Hammack & Williams.Holiday: Ascension Day Holiday (Closures in Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The Chinese and US heads of state have discussed issues such as trade and the Taiwan question during a state visit by the US president, who leads a delegation of business leaders (01:17). The International Maritime Organization has convened a meeting to discuss ways to help crew members aboard ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz (18:19). And a norovirus outbreak has hit a cruise ship in Bordeaux, France where dozens of people have shown digestive symptoms (25:20).

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday as the American leader began his state visit to China. Meeting his counterpart at the Great Hall of the People, President Xi said he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-US relations. Meanwhile, President Trump said the relationship between China and the United States will be "better than ever before." Both leaders have agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability. What can we expect from Trump's visit? How can the heads-of-state meeting help steer China-US relations steadily forward?

① China and the US have agreed to work towards a constructive relationship of strategic stability. Are the two sides opening up a new chapter in bilateral ties? (00:53) ② We talk to a senior official at World Trade Centers Association on China-US commercial ties and globalization. (15:24) ③ What's at stake in a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting hosted by India? (24:59) ④ Kevin Warsh has won Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair. Will he maintain the Fed's independence? (34:31) ⑤ Why is Nissan failing to make a profit? (44:39)

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one of the most emotionally charged moments in parenting—when your daughter blames you for something that didn't go the way she hoped.In those moments, it's natural to want to explain, correct, or defend yourself. But Melissa encourages parents to look beyond the words and respond to the feelings underneath them instead. When a daughter feels disappointed, hurt, or frustrated, blame is often less about the actual situation and more about the emotions she's struggling to process.This episode offers a compassionate reminder that empathy can calm tension far more effectively than defensiveness. By acknowledging your daughter's emotions first, you create safety, reduce escalation, and make space for a more meaningful conversation later on.In this episode, we explore: Why your daughter's blame is often rooted in emotion, not logic  How responding with empathy can prevent power struggles  The importance of separating feelings from the actual situation  Why defending yourself too quickly can shut down connection  How validating emotions helps your daughter feel seen and understood  Ways to approach difficult conversations with calm and compassion Join Melissa for a thoughtful conversation about staying grounded in emotionally charged moments—and how leading with empathy can strengthen trust, connection, and resilience in your relationship with your daughter.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.We are looking for special people like you to help send a Girl to camp this summer. If you feel it in your heart, please click the link here. Every donation, no matter the size helps!Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

"Praxis" is when you put theory into practice, and this is something we try to do at The Winsome Conviction Project. On today's episode, Tim and Rick talk about a recent praxis experience involving two religious universities. This spring, Biola University hosted faculty and students from Brigham Young University for a series of constructive dialogues on points of agreement and disagreement between Christianity and Mormonism. Tim and Rick discuss three ways the dialogues were impactful, and they also discuss points for application for listeners.Show notes and a full transcript are available.

The line between growth and damage is thinner than most people think. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan break down how to tell whether your habits, standards, feedback, and work ethic are building real progress or quietly working against you. Drawing from bodybuilding prep, coaching clients, relationship standards, and thousands of episodes in personal development, they challenge the belief that intensity is always unhealthy and comfort is always wisdom.This episode gets into discipline, self-awareness, consistency, ego, feedback, and the skill of knowing your own threshold. It is not about doing more just to prove a point. It is about choosing the right kind of pressure, the kind that strengthens your identity, supports your goals, and matches the life you say you want. Press play before your comfort zone starts sounding like a life coach._______________________Digital Asset:Dose of Stressor - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riopxdrbRHbQcDDoku509N5Y2iidR5zC/view?usp=drive_link _______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

The big things you need to know:First, our analysts were generally constructive aside from the war.Second, our survey results reiterate the idea that the US is seen as a safety trade due to greater war resiliency, and that Europe does not necessarily present as a better alternative despite the potential for the US to lag if/when war fog clears.Third, we review the most interesting sector tidbits from the survey.

US President Trump said the US have been asked to hold their attack on Iran until such time as its leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.More recently, it was reported that Iran received 'some sign' the US is ready to break the blockade – a rise in sentiment was seen.UKMTO said it received information about an incident 15 nautical miles to the northeast of Oman in which a container vessel was approached by a single IRGC gunboat.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.9% on Tuesday.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Inflation (Mar), South African Inflation (Mar), EZ Consumer Confidence (Apr), CBRT Policy Announcement (Apr), Bank of Indonesia Policy Announcement (Apr). Speakers include BoE's Breeden, ECB's Lagarde, Elderson, Lane & Cipollone. Supply from Germany & US. Earnings from Vertiv, Boeing, GE Vernova, AT&T, Tesla, ServiceNow, IBM, L'Oreal, Danone, Accor & Akzo Nobel.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Traditional Thomists are normally unfriendly to Henri De Lubac, but today's guest, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy points out that Thomists are very indebted to De Lubac and should join him on the battlefield.   Fr. Cajetan Cuddy is a Dominican priest, scholar, and Youtuber who recently presented at the De Lubac conference hosted by the John Paul II Institute on Marriage and the Family. He joins us today to talk about De Lubac and his critical insight into the rise of constructive atheism. Fr. Cuddy and Ben Eriksen talk about De Lubac's response to this new threat to the human person. They also discuss the tendency of academics and intellectuals to focus too exclusively on the academic end of writing and researching while ignoring the search for truth and God who is much more than an intellectual principle. Their conversation not only provides insights into our modern culture but also demonstrates the crucial overlap between intellectual inquiry and one's lived experience.   Get your copy of De Lubac's works here: https://ignatius.com/authors/henri-de-lubac/ More Information on the De Lubac Film here: https://delubacfilm.com/   Check out these great resources! Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology: https://www.ect.org/ Fr. Cuddy's The Summa Illuminated: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/summa-illuminated?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=854456861&gbraid=0AAAAADdiBebIlNJ4UusJp8GJ6mNI0XOiJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzF8ZR9142z_IY6Alwvf7oCVPhu6UZUNhsvXYZmSthwhJEo_8dpEPixoCyCsQAvD_BwE Fr. Cuddy's ETC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catholictheology   Aquinas's Cathedral Image by Owen Cyclops: --https://owen-cyclops.myshopify.com/collections/featured/products/the-summa-theologica-cathedral-print-unframed-24-x-36-inches --https://www.etsy.com/listing/4460233907/the-summa-theologica-cathedral-print?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_4&pro=1&logging_key=b0acf032fea8c8acba7988ad6f2b5bfa8f72f035%3A4460233907     SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

It's easy to mistake awareness for action and anxiety for accountability. Even when we take action, it's easy to spiral into "this alone will not solve the problem." This episode is for the fighters. The ones who feel the weight of what's happening in the world and refuse to look away, whether you're building a company, working in foodtech, healthtech, femmetech, media, or simply trying to live in a way that reflects what you believe to lead systemic change. Lia Carlucci, a serial entrepreneur + founder of Food Campus Berlin, shares what systemic change looks like in foodtech / innovation. She grounds us in the science about what moves the needle on our food system. She'll spark a conversation at your dinner table about the habits around consumption we've normalized, and what they're costing us, not just environmentally, but energetically.  This episode will show you >how to hold the urgency without drowning in it. >climate anxiety → climate action >anti-hustle but pro-impact, (how to actually be in your impact-era !) >how to build community, over competition, and actually have values-led impact >how to convert what feels like helplessness into what Lia calls constructive adrenaline–turning the problem you care most about into the thing you choose to build toward. We face daunting challenges as a collective. But the path through them is not heroic isolation, it's intersection between the scientist, the corporate innovator, the entrepreneur, the policymaker and investors. That starts much closer to home than we think: Our mindset and ability to widen our circle of influence. We increase our circle of influence by collaborating with others. With those who will meet your urgency with their own, and help you make an impact in the way that is most authentic to you.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region during a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi.

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“There is tremendous loneliness in the kind of life where you just don't feel like anybody knows you.” — Margaret RutherfordYesterday, the Brooklyn psychotherapist Daniel Smith defined perfection as the devil. Today, the Arkansas-based Dr. Margaret Rutherford explains what happens in our FOMO age when the devil wins. Her subject is what she calls the “perfectly hidden depression” of today's Instagrammable types. Perfectionism rates are going up, Rutherford warns. And so, not uncoincidentally, are suicide rates.Rutherford's own mother in Fifties suburban Arkansas was a case study. Beautiful, smart, talented and anorexic. The perfectly mannered and coiffeured hostess. Married the “right” husband but in love with the wrong man. An Arkansas Madame Bovary. “The fucked-up fifties woman” as one of her friends called it. She became a prescription drug junkie because of her addiction to perfection. Nobody knew her, not even herself. The relentless camouflage of her life became a prison. Rutherford has spent the last decade trying to help people escape that prison — first with her book Perfectly Hidden Depression, now with a companion workbook.On AI and therapy, Rutherford is equally blunt as Daniel Smith. She noticed that AI always praised her ideas. But what if AI, like Instagram, is what she calls “a bunch of shit”? A real therapist tells you what you may not want to hear. The AI shrink starts with flattery. Rather than therapy, that's just more camouflage for a perfectly imperfect life.Five Takeaways•       Perfectionism Rates Are Going Up. So Are Suicide Rates: The academic researchers have been screaming this for years. People whose lives look like they're going great are dying by suicide. They slip through every diagnostic crack because they answer every question the way a non-depressed person would. They leave the therapist's office with a wave and a smile.•       The Relentless Camouflage of Performing Your Life: Destructive perfectionism isn't wanting to do things well. It's fuelled by fear and shame — the need to cover up everything that's caused you pain. The camouflage becomes a prison. Your sense of worth depends on it. You can allow no one to see you struggling — not even yourself.•       Her Mother Was a Fucked-Up Fifties Woman: Beautiful, smart, talented — and knew none of those things. Anorexic. The perfect hostess. Married the right man but was in love with someone else. Became a prescription drug addict because of the need to look perfect. Nobody knew her. She didn't allow anybody in.•       The Harvard Study: It's Not Money. It's Connection: The seventy-five-year longitudinal study found that happiness comes from feeling in relationship with other people — not wealth, not success, not followers. We've transplanted connection with metrics. The perfectionism epidemic and the loneliness epidemic are the same epidemic.•       AI Therapy: What If It's a Bunch of Shit? Rutherford noticed that AI always praised her ideas. Oh, these are wonderful. Then she thought: what if they're not? Real therapy means being told what you may not want to hear. AI starts with flattery. A good therapist starts with the truth. You cannot replace the human sense of gentle — or not so gentle — confrontation. About the GuestDr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker (2 million+ views), and host of the Self Work podcast (500+ episodes, 5 million+ downloads). She is the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression and its companion workbook. She practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas.References:•       Dr. Margaret Rutherford — her practice, podcast, and books.•       Episode 2854: Perfection Is the Devil — Daniel Smith on boredom, envy, and why our darkest emotions aren't so dark. The companion conversation.•       Episode 2850: Bring the Friction Back — Stephen Balkam on social media addiction. Rutherford's camouflage meets Balkam's friction.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:31) - Introduction: Daniel Smith, perfection is the devil, and the anxiety memoirist (02:47) - Constructive vs. destructive perfectionism (05:00) - The relentless camouflage of performing your life (08:19) - FOMO, social media, and keeping up with the Joneses on steroids (10:46) - Her son's Patagonia moment: the comparison trap (13:02) - Are therapists the new priests? The secular Bible problem (15:06) - Perfectly Hidden Depression: the book publishers said perfectionists wouldn't buy (17:18) - You deserve to be truly known (20:00) - Her mother: the fucked-up fifties woman (22:44) - The Epstein files, dystopia, and perfectly imperfect times (27:18) - Agency and the American dream of reinvention (30:25) - Perfectionism and the epidemic of loneliness (32:51) - The social media trial: why did people celebrate? (37:17) - AI therapy: what if it's a bunch of shit?

In this episode of Next Level University, Kevin and Alan break down a hard truth most people miss. Success and health are not always the same thing. You can be disciplined, driven, and productive while still building from fear, insecurity, and old wounds. The source of your ambition shapes the quality of your life. Drawing from their own journeys, years of coaching, and thousands of episodes, Kevin and Alan unpack the difference between playing not to lose and playing to win. They break down how identity, self-awareness, and emotional maturity shape performance, fulfillment, and long-term consistency.This episode will help you look deeper at what is really driving your goals and whether your progress is creating peace or just more pressure. Press play, then take an honest look at the engine behind your ambition._______________________Learn more about:Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionTrack the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

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Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

Today, we have an increasing store of research to evaluate the claims of educational tech. Where does it assist or upend our goals as a school? Where does it support or bypass our students' intellectual sovereignty? Can it be used constructively? This week on HeightsCast, writer and educator Andrew Cantarutti shares with us the research on digital tools, and especially AI, in K-12 education. In passionate detail, he also lays out how a school can cultivate the habits of attention by its curriculum, pedagogy, character, and even the physical school building. Chapters: 3:05 Cantarutti's background 5:27 The lay of the digital land in education 8:38 Attention: a capacity that can grow—and shrink 12:35 A school's mission and the habits of attention 20:08 School schedules, school spaces 23:35 Four cognitive skills for your lesson plans 34:14 The research on AI and education 38:47 Teachers' AI use 43:26 Constructive ways to engage with AI 50:47 Whether you can teach critical thinking 53:26 Promises of AI vs. the goals of education 58:05 Rethinking the structure of class time Links: The Walled Garden, Andrew Cantarutti's Substack Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect, Brookings Institute report, January 14, 2026 Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt in Essay Writing, MIT Media Lab, June 10, 2025 Instructional Illusions by Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick, and Jim Heal The Film Students Who Can No Longer Sit Through Films, The Atlantic, January 30, 2026 Alpha School: AI-Driven Education Coming to a School Near You, The New York Times, July 27, 2025 Also on the Forum: ChatGPT Holds These Truths to be Self-Evident by Mark Grannis AI and the Take-Home Essay featuring Dr. Matthew Mehan The Freedom to Form Bonds: Mindfulness and Attention featuring Kevin Majeres Digital Minimalism: Creating a Philosophy of Personal Technology Use featuring Cal Newport Featured Opportunities: The Art of Teaching Boys Conference at The Heights School (May 6-8, 2026) – waitlist Teaching Essentials Workshop at The Heights School (June 22-26, 2026) Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 2026) – link coming soon

In a time marked by strong emotion and deep polarization, how do we help students stay in conversation rather than shut down or attack? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome Caroline Mehl, co founder and executive director of the Constructive Dialogue Institute. Caroline explains that constructive dialogue is not about changing minds or abandoning beliefs. It is about fostering mutual understanding across differences. She shares how mindset and skillset work together, highlighting the importance of curiosity, open mindedness, and intellectual humility. Together, they discuss: – The difference between debate and dialogue – How emotions influence polarized conversations – Why classroom trust and shared norms must come first – Practical strategies such as storytelling, role play, and structured turn taking – How the “illusion of explanatory depth” reveals gaps in our own understanding This episode offers practical guidance for educators who want to create classrooms where difficult conversations are handled with care, clarity, and courage. About the Guest Caroline Mehl is the co founder and executive director of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, a nonpartisan nonprofit that partners with colleges and universities to build cultures of inquiry and dialogue. Since 2017, CDI has worked with more than 150 campuses across the United States. Caroline's writing has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Time, and Harvard Business Review. She serves on advisory boards focused on strengthening civic culture and helping communities disagree better.   Be sure to subscribe to your favorite platform and sign up for our Extra Fuel newsletter for more resources and inspiration. Visit FuelingCreativityPodcast.com for more information or email us at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the power of positivity and gives shout outs to unconditionally constructive professionals.

In this episode, we sit down with Danyelle Evans to explore her path from an invested clinician to becoming a state and national advocate for oral health and access to prevention.     Danyelle shares the moment that shifted her perspective from frustration to action: caring for a patient who could no longer continue treatment in a traditional brick-and-mortar dental office. Watching him lose access to care sparked her desire to create opportunities to continue caring for patients in more accessible, patient-centered ways.   From that experience, Danyelle's advocacy journey grew. She reflects on how professional association membership became a critical foundation—providing education, leadership development, and a voice in policy conversations that directly impact patient care. We also discuss how networking, mentorship, and showing up consistently opened doors to opportunities she never could have planned for, but was prepared to step into.   Resources: info@smartmouthrdh.com linkedin.com/in/danyelleevans @mobile_dentalhygiene  facebook.com/MobileDentalHygieneofSt.George

The Pugsters welcome Dr. Timothy Padgett, Theologian in Residence and Glenn’s colleague at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, for a conversation on constructive ecumenism. Working across denominational and theological lines raises a range of questions: how do you do it without compromising things you believe are true? Can evangelical and Reformed Christians work with Catholics? How about Mormons? What is the difference between ecumenism and co-belligerency? As usual, the guys have a wide-ranging conversation about these and other (mostly) related topics. Links mentioned on the show: What Would You Say: Are Mormons Christians: https://breakpoint.org/are-mormons-christians/ What Would you Say: What is Christian Nationalism?: https://breakpoint.org/what-is-christian-nationalism-exactly/ You can find Dr. Padgett’s work at https://breakpoint.org/ To learn more about the Colson Center, visit https://colsoncenter.org/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

The Pugsters welcome Dr. Timothy Padgett, Theologian in Residence and Glenn's colleague at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, for a conversation on constructive ecumenism. Working across denominational and theological lines raises a range of questions: how do you do it without compromising things you believe are true? Can evangelical and Reformed Christians work with Catholics? How about Mormons? What is the difference between ecumenism and co-belligerency? As usual, the guys have a wide-ranging conversation about these and other (mostly) related topics. Links mentioned on the show: What Would You Say: Are Mormons Christians: https://breakpoint.org/are-mormons-christians/What Would you Say: What is Christian Nationalism?: https://breakpoint.org/what-is-christian-nationalism-exactly/You can find Dr. Padgett's work at https://breakpoint.org/To learn more about the Colson Center, visit https://colsoncenter.org/Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/