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This week our guest is Author Steven Bier. In 1776, Hessian soldiers invaded the American mainland. But who were these men? And how did they experience the war? For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

There's so much that goes into every production of film or TV, but never is captured for the screen. One of the people whose job is the "business of creativity" is Christi Sotomayor, a successful production coordinator in California for the past 20+ years. Christi met Chris Reed working on Sons of Anarchy for four seasons together, and joins the Crossing Streams podcast to talk about what her job entails, the types of skills that get you re-hired in an industry where you're always looking for the next gig, the best swag she ever received from a show, and much, much more. Christi also was the production coordinator for the recent reboot of "The Muppet Show" and gives us insane behind-the-scenes insight into what it was like to shoot that show!

Aaron Gwyn is the author of four novels: The World Beneath, Wynn's War, and, most recently, two wonderfully linked historical novels, All God's Children, which won the Oklahoma Book award, and The Cannibal Owl. In his conversation with Sean McCann of Wesleyan (A Pinnacle of Feeling: American Literature and Presidential Government and Gumshoe America: Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Rise and Fall of New Deal Liberalism) and Novel Dialogue's own John Plotz, we learn that Robert Lemmons is a real historical figure and so is Levi English.One way to grasp Gwyn's achievement is to consider the contrast between his durably realist work and Cormac McCarthy's 1985 Blood Meridian. Much as Aaron and Sean admire that novel, McCarthy's characters strike them as monstrous and incredible. How about Charles Portis's True Grit, asks John? Aaron loves it for its ventriloquizing power, and its truth-loving willingness to weave in unsettling back stories like Rooster Cogburn's ties to Quantrill's Rangers, an eerily modern pro-Confederate terrorist paramilitary. In our signature question, we learn why Aaron's favorite teacher was Robert Hill, Pink-Floyd-loving drummer and perennial inspiration (audio here). Mentioned in the episode: Richard Slotkin's notion of “the man who knows Indians” comes from Gunfighter Nation Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) Herman Melville, Moby Dick William Faulkner Absalom Absalom Toni Morrison, Beloved Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow. John Williams, Stoner (but also Butcher's Crossing –-which John loves— and Augustus, which did indeed split the National Book Award (not the Pulitzer) in 1973 with John Barth's Chimera. Larry McMurtry's hard-to-get-into Lonesome Dove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hello to you listening in Grants Pass, Oregon! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived with her wicked stepmother and wicked stepsister. One day the girl went to the well to fetch water. While there an old crone asked her for a drink of the cold water she was drawing up from the well. The girl gave her a drink and as a reward for her kindness the crone said, “Each time you speak pearls, jewels and roses will fall from your lips.” Seeing this magic the wicked stepmother sent the wicked stepsister to the well to claim her own reward. At the well a beautiful princess asks for water; but the wicked stepsister says, “Draw your own water! I'm not your servant.” “Ah,” said the princess, “That is unfortunate. From this day forward scorpions, lizards and toads will fall from your lips when you speak.” Click HERE to learn more  Story Prompt: What if we could see our words even before we spoke them? How might we practice kindness and loving speech? Write that story and share it out loud!  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together.  AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Aaron Gwyn is the author of four novels: The World Beneath, Wynn's War, and, most recently, two wonderfully linked historical novels, All God's Children, which won the Oklahoma Book award, and The Cannibal Owl. In his conversation with Sean McCann of Wesleyan (A Pinnacle of Feeling: American Literature and Presidential Government and Gumshoe America: Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Rise and Fall of New Deal Liberalism) and Novel Dialogue's own John Plotz, we learn that Robert Lemmons is a real historical figure and so is Levi English.One way to grasp Gwyn's achievement is to consider the contrast between his durably realist work and Cormac McCarthy's 1985 Blood Meridian. Much as Aaron and Sean admire that novel, McCarthy's characters strike them as monstrous and incredible. How about Charles Portis's True Grit, asks John? Aaron loves it for its ventriloquizing power, and its truth-loving willingness to weave in unsettling back stories like Rooster Cogburn's ties to Quantrill's Rangers, an eerily modern pro-Confederate terrorist paramilitary. In our signature question, we learn why Aaron's favorite teacher was Robert Hill, Pink-Floyd-loving drummer and perennial inspiration (audio here). Mentioned in the episode: Richard Slotkin's notion of “the man who knows Indians” comes from Gunfighter Nation Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) Herman Melville, Moby Dick William Faulkner Absalom Absalom Toni Morrison, Beloved Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow. John Williams, Stoner (but also Butcher's Crossing –-which John loves— and Augustus, which did indeed split the National Book Award (not the Pulitzer) in 1973 with John Barth's Chimera. Larry McMurtry's hard-to-get-into Lonesome Dove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney's Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

Aaron Gwyn is the author of four novels: The World Beneath, Wynn's War, and, most recently, two wonderfully linked historical novels, All God's Children, which won the Oklahoma Book award, and The Cannibal Owl. In his conversation with Sean McCann of Wesleyan (A Pinnacle of Feeling: American Literature and Presidential Government and Gumshoe America: Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Rise and Fall of New Deal Liberalism) and Novel Dialogue's own John Plotz, we learn that Robert Lemmons is a real historical figure and so is Levi English.One way to grasp Gwyn's achievement is to consider the contrast between his durably realist work and Cormac McCarthy's 1985 Blood Meridian. Much as Aaron and Sean admire that novel, McCarthy's characters strike them as monstrous and incredible. How about Charles Portis's True Grit, asks John? Aaron loves it for its ventriloquizing power, and its truth-loving willingness to weave in unsettling back stories like Rooster Cogburn's ties to Quantrill's Rangers, an eerily modern pro-Confederate terrorist paramilitary. In our signature question, we learn why Aaron's favorite teacher was Robert Hill, Pink-Floyd-loving drummer and perennial inspiration (audio here). Mentioned in the episode: Richard Slotkin's notion of “the man who knows Indians” comes from Gunfighter Nation Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) Herman Melville, Moby Dick William Faulkner Absalom Absalom Toni Morrison, Beloved Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow. John Williams, Stoner (but also Butcher's Crossing –-which John loves— and Augustus, which did indeed split the National Book Award (not the Pulitzer) in 1973 with John Barth's Chimera. Larry McMurtry's hard-to-get-into Lonesome Dove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

In this Bible Story, Joshua leads God’s people through the Jordan river. God parts the Jordan, and splits the waters so Israel could walk through towards the promised land.This story is inspired by Joshua 3:7-5:12. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Joshua 3:13 from the King James Version.Episode 52: As the spies share the good news with the people of Israel, hope rises in their hearts. With hope rising in the people, a confidence, given by God, is rising in the heart of Joshua. So Joshua leads the people to the bank of the Jordan river and instructs the Levites to go before them into the river carrying the Ark of the Covenant, the moment their feet enter the Jordan, the waters part, and Israel is led across the river on dry land just like they were years ago under Moses.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:28 NIV “For in him we live and move and have our being.” Jesus said this… Luke 11:13 ESV “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Sometimes the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit of Jesus” (Acts 16:7), or “the Spirit of Christ” (Rom. 8:9). It's by the Holy Spirit that Jesus is present in you and with you. Ephesians 3:16-17 NIV “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” 1 Corinthians 12:4, 7, 11 NIV “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. …Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. …All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”  Galatians 5:22-23 ESV “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”   This is what it actually means to be “holy.” When you look at all the verses about the Holy Spirit in the Bible, one way to think of who he is is not just the Holy Spirit, but the Healing Spirit. The more you become aware of God's healing Spirit in your inner being – the more you pay attention to his presence and his leading – the more YOU will be transformed into the REAL YOU that God intended when he created you (2 Cor. 3:18). Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

In this episode, I speak with artist, curator, and author Barbara Benish about her book ArtMill: A Story of Sustainable Creativity in Bohemia — a hopeful, timely memoir about artistic resistance, creative community, and rebuilding culture after totalitarianism.In This Episode:[0:12] Host Pam Uzzell introduces the episode, reflecting on fear of communist countries during the Cold War and how that connects to today's political climate in the US[2:34] Introduction to Barbara Benish's book ArtMill: A Story of Sustainable Creativity in Bohemia and why it feels especially relevant now[3:49] Barbara describes her memoir — from leaving California as a young artist to integrating into Cold War Czechoslovakia, working with underground artists, and eventually founding a rural arts center[6:14] Growing up in Southern California with Czech immigrant heritage, witnessing the Soviet invasion of Prague in 1968, and losing connection to the Czech language[7:42] Crossing the Iron Curtain as a young American backpacker — navigating fear, border crossings, and Cold War propaganda[10:41] Connecting with dissident artists in Prague — serendipity, secret networks, and the surveillance state[12:08] Life under the secret police — being followed, bugged venues, and how artists developed coded communication to resist oppression[13:53] Barbara's frustration with the commercialization of art in 1980s Los Angeles and what drew her to the underground art scene in Czechoslovakia[15:14] The Art Dialogue exchange — bringing together LA and Czech artists during the Cold War and the challenges of mounting a cross-cultural exhibition under an authoritarian regime[16:57] The Velvet Revolution of 1989 — why it's also called the Artist Revolution, the role of playwright-turned-president Václav Havel, and lessons from The Power of the Powerless for democracy today[21:47] Buying the Červený Mlýn (Red Mill) in rural Bohemia — a $17,000 ruin, a leap of faith, and the beginning of a new life[26:28] Renovating the mill, building a rural arts community, and the reality behind the romance[27:46] ArtMill today — artist residencies, children's programs, university study abroad, and regenerative creativity in rural Central Europe[29:12] Art as sustainability — how creative practice connects to environmental stewardship, indigenous ways of knowing, and regenerative living[34:42] What today's political resistance in the US has in common with Cold War Czechoslovakia — and what comes after resistance[38:45] Barbara reads a moving passage from ArtMill about climate, beauty, dignity, and hope for future generations[40:35] Where to find Barbara Benish, upcoming California readings, and how to get the bookResources & Links:Barbara Benish's website: barbarabenish.comArtMill: A Story of Sustainable Creativity in Bohemia — published by New Village Press, distributed by NYUArt Heals All Wounds Podcast: arthealsallwoundspodcast.com

In this hilarious and high-energy episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, comedian, actor, and writer Marlon Wayans joins Gentry to talk about everything from stand-up comedy to the return of one of the most iconic parody franchises ever made. Marlon is currently on the road with his Wild Child Tour, bringing his fearless comedy and storytelling to audiences around the country. Fans can find tour dates and grab tickets here: https://www.marlonwayans.com/live-shows The conversation also dives into the highly anticipated Scary Movie 6, which Marlon helped bring to life alongside the legendary Wayans comedy legacy. He shares what it was like writing and developing the new film, how the creative process works behind the scenes, and why fans of the original films are going to love what’s coming next. Scary Movie 6 is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2026, and fans will be able to watch it in theaters upon release. Marlon and Gentry also geek out over their favorite horror movies, talk about the shows and sitcoms the Wayans family grew up loving, and discuss the grind and excitement of life on the road performing stand-up night after night. Along the way, Marlon even opens up about his golf game, life lessons from comedy, and how staying creative keeps him energized. From behind-the-scenes movie stories to wild stand-up tour moments, this episode is packed with laughs, insight, and classic Marlon Wayans energy. Don’t miss it.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:28 NIV “For in him we live and move and have our being.” Jesus said this… Luke 11:13 ESV “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Sometimes the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit of Jesus” (Acts 16:7), or “the Spirit of Christ” (Rom. 8:9). It's by the Holy Spirit that Jesus is present in you and with you. Ephesians 3:16-17 NIV “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” 1 Corinthians 12:4, 7, 11 NIV “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. …Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. …All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”  Galatians 5:22-23 ESV “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”   This is what it actually means to be “holy.” When you look at all the verses about the Holy Spirit in the Bible, one way to think of who he is is not just the Holy Spirit, but the Healing Spirit. The more you become aware of God's healing Spirit in your inner being – the more you pay attention to his presence and his leading – the more YOU will be transformed into the REAL YOU that God intended when he created you (2 Cor. 3:18). Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Discover why the MacBook Neo is shaking up the PC market and how Be My Eyes is transforming accessibility in 2025. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share hands-on impressions, voiceover performance insights, and major updates from Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven unveils his new MacBook Neo and gives an in-depth look at its build quality, speaker performance, and VoiceOver responsiveness—proving that Apple's most affordable Mac can compete with far pricier laptops. The hosts discuss how the Neo disrupts the PC and Chromebook market with premium aluminium build, long-lasting value, and seamless Apple Silicon performance. Later, Mike Buckley joins to reveal three huge Be My Eyes announcements: Crossing 1 million blind and low-vision users and 10 million volunteers. Expanding integration with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, including private group calls and hands-free corporate support. Launching the Be My Eyes Foundation to ensure free, high-quality AI accessibility tools worldwide. From accessibility tech to AI and community-driven innovation, this episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about inclusive technology. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Double Tap for more tech insights for the blind community. Share your thoughts in the comments or email feedback@doubletaponair.com. Relevant Links Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More BTS BRIT Award gossip for you in this week's special - Joel and Hannah had an absolute corker of a time. By the sounds of it, their only regret was not nuggying Harry Styles. You win some, you lose some.Then Joel decided to bring it back down a peg or two while recounting their service station toilet trip on the way home, detailing some of the challenges facing men in public restrooms. Cheers Joel.Email: Hello@NeverEverPod.comInstagram: @NeverEverPodTikTok: @nevereverpodThis episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Another MP -- this time from the NDP -- has crossed the floor to join the Liberals. A by-election candidate in what was a must-win riding in Quebec tells us what that means for her campaign.A neighbourhood in central Beirut is in shock after an Israeli airstrike hits an apartment building. A journalist on the ground describes the scene.The British government is mulling a social media ban for children -- but the father of a teenager who took her own life after being exposed to harmful content online says just blocking those platforms isn't the answer. An Alabama restaurant never thought anyone would take up their offer of free oysters to any customer 80 years old accompanied by his father. But we'll talk to two men who are putting that pledge to the test. A para-alpine skier shares his frustration over mild March weather in Italy that's messing with the Paralympics -- and argues they need to be held much earlier. A British construction worker rushes to hospital after he wakes up with a bright blue body -- but is relieved and embarrassed to discover the blue-ity is only skin deep. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that admires anyone who's so self-azured.

Hospital staff rally to help a couple say ‘I Do’ amid the bride’s rare cancer diagnosis, and she gets the wedding she dreamed of. AND A Chicago crossing guard goes the extra mile to help kids cross the street after it flooded. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/hospital-staff-help-couple-get-married.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/crossing-guard-goes-the-extra-mile.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, Greg, Scott and Shar give a bad employment report a makeover, present the latest on rates, and tell you what you can do in 47 seconds that used to take three weeks. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Connect with Greg Heym: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data: https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Connect with Scott Nadler of CrossCountry Mortgage: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Connect with Shahriar Sedgh of Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com Learn More About The Everset: https://theeverset.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

Hello to you listening in Aukland, New Zealand! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. I've been walking in the rain to settle my restless, anxious spirit. I live in Washington. It rains. If don't walk in the rain I'd probably never walk.   As I walked I reflected on something my teacher Thich Nhat Hanh said about people and the sturdiness of trees, “When you look at the tree during the storm you can see that the top of the tree is not solid. You can only see the tiny branches and a number of leaves on the top of the tree swaying back and forth under the effect of the wind. You have the impression that the tree is very vulnerable but if you look down to see the big branches and the trunk of the tree you see that the tree is strongly rooted in the ground. The impression that the tree is vulnerable will vanish. You see that the tree is much more solid than it looks at the top. We are like that, too." Practical Tip: When you feel anxious, uncertain or vulnerable you can practice to get solid and peaceful again. The stability of your body will help bring about the stability of your mind. Sit beautifully and practice saying: “Breathing in I see myself grounded, breathing out I feel solid, peaceful.” And so you will become. Guaranteed. You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together.  AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:25 NIV “...He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Job 12:10 (NIV) “In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 34:14-15 NIV “If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” A very common source of anxiety is our drive for people‘s approval. Galatians 1:10 (NIV) “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Often our anxiety comes from our worries about what others think of us. And that's only been amplified many times in the age of social media. We use the term, “being a people pleaser“ – the fact that we use that term negatively shows how we know this instinctively – that living your life to please people will always take a toll on you being and becoming the person you really want to be. And more importantly it will take a toll on becoming the person God wants you to be. But I've always found comfort in what the apostle Paul says here. It puts my fear of what people think of me, or my always trying to win the approval of certain people, back in its proper perspective. It puts the horse back before the cart so to speak. Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

When "Cloud-Only" Starts to Crack: Costs, Control, AI Risks, and Hybrid Reality The hosts discuss an AI-suggested topic: why "cloud-only" thinking is cracking, focusing on broken cost predictability from usage-based pricing, vendor lock-in and loss of control, latency and dependency on internet uptime, and growing compliance and data-residency pressures. They explore how AI increases data exposure risk while also driving demand for integrations like Copilot and Gemini, debate ethical/environmental concerns and whether banning AI would matter, and note AI may reduce support work while increasing competition. They argue hybrid setups are becoming a practical middle ground, enabled by smaller local hardware like Mac minis. They also cover new Apple Magic Mouse and keyboard purchases, announce the UniFi Cloud Gateway Industrial (high-power PoE and SIM slot features), promote ACES 2026 with code CCP, and describe difficulty playing a purchased MP4 on Apple TV due to AirPlay audio dropouts. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:40 Cloud Costs Rising 04:57 AI Data Exposure 08:34 Ethics And Environment 13:22 Jobs And Competition 15:42 Latency And Outages 18:26 Vendor Control Drift 23:15 Hybrid Middle Ground 24:34 Compliance And Risk 27:20 How We Use AI 31:49 AI Hits Support Work 32:21 Apple AI Troubleshooting Vision 34:16 Staying Valuable Beyond AI 35:29 New Magic Mouse Setup 37:50 Fixing Accidental Gestures 40:45 UCG Industrial Gateway 41:43 Starlink Mini Power Options 45:42 Remote SIM And WiFi 7 47:09 ACEs 2026 And Discount 48:23 MP4 To Apple TV Struggles 51:47 Wrap Up And Thanks

Ed Galkin has flown his Cessna 210 around the world in both directions, and last year he flew a circle around the Atlantic Ocean at age 89. In his uniquely energetic way, he explains how much planning goes into each trip, how he stays focused in flight, and the best places he's visited along the way. Ed also shares some tips for staying sharp as a pilot, even well into your 80s, including the value of an instrument rating. In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll learn about managing your bladder on 14-hour flights, landing at Easter Island, and what Ed learned as an oral surgeon that helped in the cockpit.SHOW LINKS:* Flight to End Polio: https://www.flighttoendpolio.com/* Fly for the Cure: https://flyforthecure.org/* Pilot's Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip

Today, we'll talk about Mao Yisheng, China's pioneering bridge engineer, who devoted his life to building bridges that carried a nation toward modernity, and how his most famous bridge over the Qiantang River became a powerful symbol of science, sacrifice, and national survival.

The All Local Afternoon Update for Tuesday March 10th 2025

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about energy politics and government spending, beginning with criticism of Chuck Schumer’s call to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Brett argues that Schumer demanded the move just before oil prices suddenly dropped, using the timing to mock what he sees as poor political judgment. He frames the moment as an example of why, in his view, incompetent leadership should not be running the federal government. Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this bonus episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty surrounding how long the fighting might last. Bo shares that comments from President Trump suggested the conflict could be relatively short, while remarks from Secretary Hegseth sounded more cautious, leaving open the possibility that the situation could continue longer than expected. They also discuss concerns about potential domestic security issues and the unpredictable nature of global conflicts, referencing the lingering lessons since 9/11. The conversation then shifts to college basketball and the ACC Tournament, with Bo discussing early tournament action at the Spectrum Center and how unexpected teams like Pitt can still make surprising runs. Bo also shares what Bill Graham and Brett have coming up tomorrow morning on Good Morning BT, when they will join Bo and Beth Troutman starting at 6 a.m. to break down the latest news and headlines. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:25 NIV “...He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Job 12:10 (NIV) “In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 34:14-15 NIV “If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” A very common source of anxiety is our drive for people‘s approval. Galatians 1:10 (NIV) “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Often our anxiety comes from our worries about what others think of us. And that's only been amplified many times in the age of social media. We use the term, “being a people pleaser“ – the fact that we use that term negatively shows how we know this instinctively – that living your life to please people will always take a toll on you being and becoming the person you really want to be. And more importantly it will take a toll on becoming the person God wants you to be. But I've always found comfort in what the apostle Paul says here. It puts my fear of what people think of me, or my always trying to win the approval of certain people, back in its proper perspective. It puts the horse back before the cart so to speak. Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Author Peter Bailey, president of the Prouty Project in Minneapolis, discusses formative travel and life experiences that shaped his leadership work and book, "The Epic of You." He recounts teenage journeys to India and a six-month overland trip across Africa featuring malaria, scarce roads in the Sahara, forged passports, wildlife in Tanzania and Kenya, and a flash flood. He describes early struggles with low self-esteem, addiction and sobriety at 22, risky subway riding, and later adventures like a Wyoming rodeo fall and learning polo at 55. Bailey explains using Joseph Campbell's heroic journey to reframe adversity, details his 13-minute TEDx talk including his wife's cancer “power and purpose” mindset, shares practices on names, mindfulness, and resting, and emphasizes community and discernment amid AI.00:00 Meet Peter Bailey00:33 Early Travel Roots02:04 Six Months Across Africa03:21 Hard Lessons and Journals05:09 Crossing the Sahara08:03 Safari Parks and Floods10:10 Iran Riots at Sixteen13:14 Book Origins and Identity15:25 Subway Demons and Risk16:07 Rodeo Wipeout Story19:34 Learning Polo Later22:01 Outward Bound and Dogsleds24:10 Staying Warm and Prepared25:02 Lonesome Dove Quotes26:32 Prairie Stories and Brotherhood28:02 From Hardship to Heroic Journey28:46 Mapping the Heroic Journey30:45 Leadership Work and Gifts31:11 Crafting the TEDx Talk32:08 Power and Purpose in Cancer33:29 Owning Your Epic Life34:44 Learning from Adversity and Nature36:48 Remembering Names with Intention40:38 Mindfulness over Multitasking42:37 Rest All the Time45:29 Anchoring Mindset in Sports46:55 Everyday Epicness and Service49:26 Next Chapter Aging and AI52:11 Closing Thanks and Farewellhttps://www.peter-bailey.com/“The Epic of You” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00P4YyVK=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. # 1330 Canada's Quiet Pressure Machine: Surveillance, Contractors, and the Cost of Crossing Power Richard Syrett welcomes author Jeff Brown to revisit the disturbing story at the center of his new book In Trudeau's Kitchen. Brown says it began with an unexpected outreach from Sophie Grégoire Trudeau that drew him into the orbit of Canada's most powerful political household. What followed, he claims, was a bewildering chain of events involving personal communications, psychological pressure, digital suppression, and years of surveillance. Tonight, Brown returns to go deeper—reopening a story that raises unsettling questions about power, influence networks, and the unseen machinery operating behind modern politics. . GUEST: Jeff Brown is a former criminal lawyer, psychotherapist, and best-selling author whose work explores psychology, spirituality, and the hidden dynamics of power. His latest book, In Trudeau's Kitchen: My Unexpected Journey with Politics, Power and the Global Elite, recounts his controversial and deeply personal experience after being drawn into the orbit of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Brown argues that his story reveals a rarely seen architecture of influence operating behind modern political life—where technology, private actors, and reputation management quietly shape outcomes far from public view. WEBSITE: https://soulshapinginstitute.com BOOK: In Trudeau's Kitchen: My Unexpected Journey with Politics, Power and the Global Elite SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. They've got hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus advanced search tools that let you zero in on exactly what you want. And you can set real-time alerts for price drops and new listings — so you never miss a great deal. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. Go to cargurus dot ca to make sure your big deal is the best deal. ⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Mens Room Question: What animal were you surprised was part of your day?

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, Michael Waters explores death as a transition—not a finish. If you're grieving, curious, or quietly afraid of the unknown, this episode offers a steadier lens. Michael shares how dreams, shamanic journeying, and “psychopomp” work shaped his understanding of what may happen after we die. You'll hear why some souls may feel “stuck,” how guilt and attachment can keep us tethered, and how a grounded spirituality can soften fear—so we live with more presence while we're here. About the Guest: Michael Waters shares lived experience in psychopomp work, animism, and shamanic practice. He and his late wife, Kathy, documented their experiences in a book titled The Bridge to Light and Love, which he offers for free. Episode Chapters: 00:09:29 — Death as transition: a quieter, braver question 00:11:07 — “A sense of purpose”: being asked to help souls cross 00:12:17 — The biggest misconception about the afterlife 00:13:00 — “There's a lot of movement”: roles, guides, and service beyond life 00:15:04 — Learning shamanism and entering “non-ordinary reality” 00:18:16 — Why some spirits don't cross: guilt, fear, and unfinished attachment 00:27:24 — The free book and how to request it Key Takeaways: Hold death with curiosity, not certainty—and notice how that changes your fear. If grief feels heavy, ask: is it guilt, attachment, or love looking for a new form? Pay attention to dreams as a gentle place where meaning can surface. Ground spiritual exploration with simple practices (breath, journaling, reflection). Let the idea of “life as a school” invite growth, not pressure. How to Connect With the Guest: Email Michael Waters to request the free book: watersm105@gmail.com   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In Acts 16:16-40, Dave Cover explains why knowing the true God equips us to recognize and resist the influence of the cultural gods that surround us. This sermon is part of our 2026 sermon series, "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance." Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people.  Want a refresher on Acts 1-12? Check out The Crossing's 2023 sermon series: "Acts: Belonging to a Mission". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you'll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing's website. 

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection. This week we revisit the Market Street Rail Crossing Elimination Grant. Listen to learn more about the planning & development phases of this project, the data collected initially for the grant application, and details about the next steps of the process for public input. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Hello to you listening in Brisbane, Australia! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. It's wretched madness, stupidity, corruption, and greed! Yes, this is the time we're living in. While chances are it could get worse, I can also say that it is impermanent. When does it end? How does it end? No clue. But then again I don't know how electricity works. I can't see it until it flares in a lightbulb. Maybe electricity is like faith: “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” What I have seen is the growing momentum of good trouble. Will it continue? Count on it. I've lived long enough to believe that We the People have the momentum to crush the madness. What this growing momentum is made of, how it will manifest, or where it will come from is yet to be seen.     Meanwhile, “When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” [~ Harriet Beecher Stowe] Guaranteed! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together.  AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Crossing the 49th — Cross-Border Tax & Financial Planning Podcast Moving to Canada with a large IRA? If you have a low-income year before your move, there's a powerful opportunity to convert traditional IRA funds into a Roth IRA — potentially saving hundreds of thousands in taxes over your lifetime. In this episode, Phil Hogan walks through a real client example: a woman relocating from California with a significant IRA and projected RMDs of $250K–$300K/year. By converting before becoming a Canadian tax resident, those future distributions could be completely tax-free on both sides of the border. What We Cover Why a low-income year before your move is a golden conversion window How to convert traditional IRA funds to a Roth before becoming a Canadian tax resident How Canada-U.S. treaty rules can protect Roth distributions from Canadian tax Real client example: $250K–$300K/year in projected RMDs eliminated Get in Touch Have questions about your IRA, Roth conversion strategy, or upcoming cross-border move? Contact Phil directly at phil@beaconhillwm.ca or call 778-405-4453. You can also book a complimentary consultation here (limitations apply). Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to Crossing the 49th on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay Connected Beacon Hill Wealth Management Americans in Canada — Private Facebook Group Twitter / X Instagram YouTube Channel Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Tax and financial planning rules change frequently and some information may be outdated. The views expressed are those of Beacon Hill Wealth Management Ltd. and may change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Please consult a qualified cross-border tax and financial planning professional for advice specific to your situation.

This talk was given by Diana Clark on 2026.03.08 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

March 8, 2026. Sunday Bible study with Pastor Cason Kelly.

Crossing Over By Faith | 4 March 2026 - Wednesday Evening | Associate Pastor Tyler Candee

The guys discuss legislative efforts to decriminalize corner-crossing in Wyoming and Oregon. (Note: Wyoming's effort failed after this episode was recorded, but could come back in future years, and there's still a 10th Circuit of Appeals case saying it is and always has been legal). They also put their tin hats on to discuss the recent action by the FWS to remove lesser prairie chickens from Endangered Species Act protections and initiate an new review of whether or not they warrant listing.

Hello to you listening in Alexandria, Virginia! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Growing up in a family of 9 I remember a never-ending stack of dishes, cups, bowls and silverware to wash and dry. There was also the never-ending arguing about whose job it was to wash the dishes. Eventually our parents caved and bought a dishwasher; but the arguing didn't end there. Did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to stack items in a dishwasher? Who knew? Dishes face this way, cups face that way, silverware goes like so. One person's different system was perceived as wrong by someone else. Believe it or not, one of the advantages of living in a big family is the ever-present teaching moment, like this one: "Just because you do things differently, you are not wrong.” Story Prompt: When in your personal or professional life have you done something differently only to be told it was wrong? What happened next? Write that story and share it out loud!  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:25 NIV “...He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Job 34:14-15 NIV “If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” Psalms 62:5-7 (NASB) 5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God my salvation and my glory rest; the rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. Waiting in silence for God means quieting your body and your mind so you can pay attention to the whisper of God's Spirit. In my life the whisper of God's Spirit is most often when he lifts words off the page of his word to me. And that's what these verses do for me. And I pray the Spirit of God does that for you too in this meditation. Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are back together to discuss a momentus finale to season four of Industry. Was this the guys' favorite episode of the season? No! But an ambitious show has taken another bold turn. They go character-by-character through the season's arcs, with a look ahead to what they imagine the fifth and final season could look like. 

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:25 NIV “...He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Job 34:14-15 NIV “If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” Psalms 62:5-7 (NASB) 5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God my salvation and my glory rest; the rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. Waiting in silence for God means quieting your body and your mind so you can pay attention to the whisper of God's Spirit. In my life the whisper of God's Spirit is most often when he lifts words off the page of his word to me. And that's what these verses do for me. And I pray the Spirit of God does that for you too in this meditation. Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

En este episodio conversamos con la cineasta chilena Milena Sanhueza Ben-David, directora del documental Crossing the Pacific: Chilean Voices in Australia.El documental incorpora nuevas entrevistas a australianos que recibieron a los chilenos exiliados.

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Juanita Marois, CEO of Métis Crossing, shares her personal experience in developing a tourism destination tied to her roots as a Métis Indigenous person from Canada. She shares in detail how the destination engages visitors by sharing what makes them special, including the experiences Métis Crossing offers—from paddling down the North Saskatchewan River in voyageur canoes to wandering historic buffalo habitats, indulging in Indigenous cuisine, and soon, relaxing at a uniquely Métis-inspired wellness spa. We also talk about collaboration and how Métis Crossing is making a positive impact for both visitors and local residents. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Juanita's personal journey as a Métis woman influenced her path from consultant to CEO of Métis Crossing Why community collaboration and inclusivity are central to the successful development of Métis Crossing The creation of immersive, cultural, and seasonal experiences that engage visitors' heads, hearts, hands, and hunger How Métis Crossing uses storytelling, land-based learning, and nature to educate visitors about Métis history, Indigenous relationships to land, and sustainability Why collaboration is key in Indigenous tourism, and how Métis Crossing works with other attractions to build itineraries How the philosophy of shared benefit guides partnerships with local government and other cultural destinations What the future holds for Métis Crossing, including innovative projects like the Sage and Spruce Indigenous spa and expanded cultural experiences that honor both Indigenous and European Métis heritage Elevating Métis Crossing as a Destination Building Métis Crossing as a premier Indigenous destination was no accident. By leading with culture and encompassing accommodation and culinary experiences, Métis Crossing provides a one-of-a-kind, immersive journey. Visitors come not just for a vacation, but also to learn about the area's history and traditions. Signature experiences include "Paddle into the Past", a river voyage retracing Métis fur trade routes, and the Wildlife Park, where guests see buffalo up close and learn about historic buffalo hunts, essential to the Métis nation's evolution. The destination engages travelers' head, heart, hands, and hunger, ensuring every visitor leaves with a deeper connection to Métis culture and the Alberta landscape. Creativity and Collaboration Developing Métis Crossing wasn't without obstacles. Juanita describes how collaboration became a creative solution and how she worked with local municipalities, the provincial government, and destination organizations to address regulatory hurdles and land-use challenges. By involving partners early and often, Métis Crossing became a model for inclusive development, proving that transformational change happens when stakeholders unite around shared goals. Infrastructure, Innovation, and Meaningful Impact From its origins as a hay field and historic homesteads, Métis Crossing now spans over 1,800 acres with restored buildings, a cultural gathering center, boutique lodge, skywatching domes, a wildlife park, and even a solar field. These fabulous offerings attract locals and visitors, and recent developments include the Sage and Spruce Indigenous spa, where both Indigenous and European wellness traditions are honored in pursuit of holistic well-being. One powerful impact is that Métis Crossing is now the region's largest employer, revitalizing a once-declining rural area. Juanita's intentional approach ensures tourism benefits residents as much as visitors, creating economic opportunities and supporting cultural revitalization. Resources: Website: https://metiscrossing.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://metiscrossing.com/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tis-crossing/ Indigenous Tourism Alberta: https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/ Destination Indigenous: https://destinationindigenous.ca/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Send a textIn this episode we are featuring books with the common theme of Crossing Over. These novels are uplifting (even though Laura wanted to title this episode Death Books).  Thankfully, Leslie had a much more appropriate way of tying these wonderful novels together.  Teamwork!Featured Books:The Leaving Room by Amber McBride (LH)The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten (LH)The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman (LP)The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston (LP)Book in Hand:A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang by Lee Onhwa (LH)Books Mentioned in This Episode:Under the Whispering Door by TJ KluneMe, Moth by Amber McBrideGone Wolf by Amber McBrideAdditional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:The Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanFirst Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesThe Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia IrelandWays to contact us:Join us on Patreon for extra content: https://www.patreon.com/c/BookBumblePodcastFollow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPlease rate and review us, subscribe, follow us on Insta, and join our Team Patreon! It won't be the same without you!

Hello to you listening in Woodburn, Oregon! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. We all want it - don't we? Perfection! We wait to ship our work until it looks right, feels right, sounds right. We hold back on letting go of the paintbrush and calling it art. We want another rewrite of the story before we're willing to share it out loud. We want our work to be perfect. But what did perfect ever do for you? Your being perfect won't help the world get better; but I guarantee you that shipping your imperfect work into the world will. How do I know? I've seen it happen. I'm not saying my imperfect work changes the world; but I‘m not saying it doesn't. When we trust ourselves to ship our imperfect work, we gain an opportunity to feel the magic of taking a leap of faith, welcome the unexpected, and connect with someone who has been waiting for our work. Join me! And thank you for listening!  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Acts 17:25 NIV “...He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Job 34:14-15 NIV “If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” Psalms 68:20 (NIV) “Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

Welcome back to another episode of Crossing The Mid Atlantic, this week we cover October 2nd 1982, where we will see :- Don Kernodle & Sgt. Slaughter vs. King Parsons & Mike Davis Jay Youngblood & Ricky Steamboat vs. Ben Alexander & Ken Timbs Jack Brisco & Mike Rotundo vs. Jim Dalton & Juan Reynosa 100.000 Dollar Golden Challenge Match Dory Funk Jr. vs. Keith Larson Pork Chop Cash & Ron Ritchie vs. The House Of Humperdink (Greg Valentine & Jos LeDuc) (w/Sir Oliver Humperdink) Follow the show on facebook Memphis Continental Wrestling Cast (facebook.com/memphiscast) Visit our brand new tshirt store at https://www.unforgettablevision.com/roster/old-bakery-productions Check out Youtube.com/@memphiscast & patreon.com/memphiscast for videos You can watch the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsrRMDqbWl0&list=PLStp4pjReu78KYnxD_9GLyKsRKLFVjju9&index=37

The crew is back, and this might be the most chaotic and unfiltered start to an episode yet! We kick things off with a hilarious (and highly inappropriate) debate about double standards and holidays, officially declaring March 14th the ultimate Men's Valentine's Day. Then, we dive into the culture. Is 50 Cent untouchable? We debate his relentless online trolling, whether he crosses the line by bringing family into beefs, and why no one in his camp seems to check him. We also salute Juvenile and the Hot Boys for their massive resurgence, taking a brief moment to drop some real wisdom on valuing your freedom and staying out of the system. Plus, with the Houston Rodeo in full swing, we discuss if Louisiana legends like Cash Money or No Limit could take over Black Heritage Night, how Houston and New Orleans cultures merge, and what to expect from the impending Houston Spring Break madness. Finally, we close it out with a hilarious breakdown of "Booty Duty" and the unmatched beauty of Houston women. Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 10:05 - The Men's Valentine's Day 15:27 - Is 50 Cent the Black Donald Trump? 24:23 - Crossing the Line 27:16 - Juvenile's Legendary Resurgence 32:35 - The Houston Rodeo: Could Cash Money or No Limit Headline? 38:03 - Spring Break in Houston 40:41 - "Booty Duty" 53:49 - Outro #ThePourHorsemen #Podcast #50Cent #HoustonRodeo #Juvenile #CashMoney #Houston #HipHopDebate

Generative AI is moving beyond the lab and into the production environment. But for many enterprises, "pilot fatigue" is becoming a major bottleneck to real ROI. In this episode of AiR (AI in Retail), Top AI Leader, Barry McGeough (Group VP, AmeriCo) and Top Retail Expert, Michael Zakkour (Top Expert) deliver a masterclass on Applied Innovation. Through a real-world case study, they reveal how brands are using generative design to collapse the distance between a creative spark and a finished product. Key Takeaways: - The Text-to-Design Workflow: How designers are using text prompts to bypass traditional CAD bottlenecks, moving from 2D patterns to 3D assets and video in record time. - Crossing the Uncanny Valley: Why high-fidelity realism is the prerequisite for consumer trust and digital transactions. - Applied Innovation vs. "Big I" Innovation: The framework for ensuring AI projects solve core business problems rather than staying stuck in the lab. - The AI Super-Cycle: Why AI is a foundational layer for the next decade of retail, not a temporary financial bubble.