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Shashank Sane is the Executive Vice President for Transmission at Invenergy. Invenergy is North America's largest, privately held renewable power generation company. They have developed more than 200 power generation projects around the world and are responsible for more than 31 gigawatts of power on four continents, with the majority of that being renewable energy projects, including wind and solar. In his role as EVP of Transmission, Shashank is responsible for the company's efforts to create connectivity between solar and wind farms and end customers, and he's particularly focused on large-scale interstate transmission projects. Transmission is a topic that climate and energy experts will say is critically important. Our transmission infrastructure in the US has been built over more than a century. And yet, the Department of Energy recently estimated that the US needs to increase our transmission capacity by over 50% by the year 2035. That's a monumental jump. We're grateful to Shashank for volunteering to come on the pod and talk with us about transmission, how it works, why it's needed, and how projects get done.In this episode, we cover: [02:22]: Shashank's journey to Invenergy[04:46]: His early experience at the company, Invenergy Edge, and acquiring Grain Belt Express[08:11]: Shashank's experience at Lehman Brothers in 2008[10:05]: Overview of Invenergy's approach to developing projects[13:51]: Definition of "transmission" [22:21]: Why more transmission is needed to enable renewable growth[26:40]: Transmission issues in the U.S. and the need to improve grid resilience [35:04]: The lack of federal oversight of the national grid[37:02]: Modifying the Grain Belt Express project to better serve Missouri[46:49]: Other major transmission projects Invenergy is developing[48:24]: Working with community and landowners before routing transmission lines[52:23]: The need to recognize the value of inter-regional transmissionGet connected: Shashank Sane X / LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / YouTube*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Oct 16, 2023 (Published on Dec 4, 2023)

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John Kampfner ist britischer Journalist und Autor. Schon zur Zeit der DDR lebte und arbeitete er in Berlin, heute versteht er sich als Londoner und Berliner. In seinem Buch "In Search of Berlin — The Story of a Reinvented City" beschäftigt er sich auf fast 400 Seiten mit Berlins Geschichte und der permanenten Neuerfindung der Stadt. In dieser Episode sprechen wir über Migration, Berlins Traumata, die Definition von "Normalität" und die Zukunft der Hauptstadt.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Zu Gast: John Kampfner Johns Website John Kampfner (Wikipedia) Ein bewundernder Blick auf Deutschland (Easy German Podcast 175) What Germans think they are good at (Easy German 301)   Thema der Woche: Berlin In Search Of Berlin: The Story of A Reinvented City (Goodreads)   Wichtige Vokabeln in dieser Episode die Stasi: Kurzform für das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit in der ehemaligen DDR, das für Spionage, Überwachung und Unterdrückung von Opposition verantwortlich war das Überwachungsgerät: ein Gerät, das dazu verwendet wird, Aktivitäten oder Verhalten von Personen, Orten oder Dingen zu beobachten und aufzuzeichnen neurotisch: bezeichnet ein Verhalten oder eine Persönlichkeit, die von Ängsten, Sorgen oder anderen psychischen Störungen geprägt ist; wird oft als übertrieben oder unverhältnismäßig wahrgenommen die Einwanderungsstadt: eine Stadt, die eine hohe Anzahl von Einwanderern oder Migranten aufweist die Normalität: der Zustand oder die Bedingung, die als üblich, typisch oder erwartet angesehen wird gentrifizieren: der Prozess, bei dem ein Stadtviertel durch den Zuzug wohlhabenderer Personen aufgewertet wird, was oft zu steigenden Mietpreisen und Verdrängung der ursprünglichen Bewohner führt etwas nicht gebacken kriegen (ugs): umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, dass jemand nicht in der Lage ist, eine bestimmte Aufgabe zu erfüllen oder ein Ziel zu erreichen   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Episode 156: Obesity, Fertility, and PregnancyFuture Dr. Hamilton defines obesity and explains the pathophysiology of obesity and its effects on fertility and pregnancy. Dr. Arreaza adds some input about the impact of epigenetics on newborn babies.  Written by Shelby Hamilton, MS3, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Definition of obesityObesity is a multifactorial chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence across the globe. It can be defined as a body mass index (or BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2. According to the CDC from 2017-March 2020, the prevalence of obesity in United States adults was 41.9%.Classification of obesity by BMI.Obesity can further be divided into three classes: class I which is a BMI between 30-34.9; class II which is a BMI between 35-39.5; and class III which is a BMI greater than 40. We recommend avoiding the term “morbid obesity” because of the negative connotation of the word “morbid.” Class III or severe are better terms in those cases. This classification is based on the individual risk of cardiovascular disease. One of the greatest health consequences affecting individuals with obesity is the cardiovascular effects including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease. Other effects include insulin resistance and diabetes, cholelithiasis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, and even depression.How Does Obesity Affect Fertility?Obesity can have an extensive effect on the overall health of an individual. In addition to these commonly discussed effects, obesity can also influence a person's fertility. This is especially observed in women with polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) who have a greater BMI and also have symptoms of anovulation. Excess adipose tissue plays a role in the effects that obesity has on fertility. White adipose tissue can secrete a specific group of cytokines known as ‘adipokines'. These adipokines include leptin, ghrelin, resistin, visfatin, chemerin, omentin, and adiponectin. With a greater percentage of adipose tissue, there are higher rates of hypothalamic gonadotropin hormonal dysregulation, which can be combined with insulin-related disorders, low sex hormone binding proteins, and high levels of androgens. The combination of these factors can result in decreased ovarian follicle development and decreased progesterone levels.Hormonal changesObesity is an endocrine disorder. One specific adipokine that affects the hypothalamic-gonadotropin axis is chemerin. Chemerin impairs the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. This reduction in FSH release consequently leads to anovulation, meaning that no egg will be released from an ovarian follicle, contributing to infertility. Shelby: Another adipokine affecting fertility is adiponectin. The receptors of adiponectin are predominantly expressed in reproductive tissues, including the ovaries and endometrium. In individuals with a greater BMI, a decrease in adiponectin secretion has been observed, resulting in decreased stimulation of its receptors, especially in the endometrium, which has been linked to recurrent implantation failure. Adiponectin has also been shown to affect glucose uptake in the liver. With reduced adiponectin levels, there is reduced hepatic glucose uptake, leading to insulin resistance. As tissues become less sensitive to insulin, the body compensates by secreting higher amounts of insulin, leading to hyperinsulinemia. Higher levels of circulating insulin have also been proven to cause hyperandrogenemia in women by blocking the hepatic production of sex hormone-binding globulin. Insulin can also act on the IGF-1 receptors in the theca cells, increasing steroidogenesis, and thus, increasing androgens. With hyperandrogenemia, there is also increased granulosa cell apoptosis as well as increased peripheral conversion of androgens into estrogen. This creates negative feedback to the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to decrease the release of gonadotropins such as FSH which are critical in ovulation.Leptin is another adipokine that is shown to be increased in obesity. Studies on mice have shown that leptin impairs the development of ovarian follicles, resulting in a decrease in ovulation. In these studies, it was also observed that leptin reduces the production of estriol by the granulosa cells in the ovarian follicles as well as increases the rate of apoptosis in granulosa cells, both of which affect ovulation. Leptin decreases hunger, but persons with obesity may be resistant to its effects and that's why they have higher levels than a person with normal weight. They have high levels of leptin but are still hungry because they have leptin resistance.Studies have also shown that the fatty acid composition of follicular fluid found in ovarian follicles also plays a role in fertility. In individuals with a high BMI, this fluid contains high levels of oleic acid, which can cause embryo fragmentation after fertilization occurs. Stearic acid is another fatty acid found in elevated levels in the follicular fluid of women with a greater BMI, which can also affect the quality of the embryo while in the blastomere stage.The bottom line is obesity decreases fertility. It does not mean that patients with obesity will not get pregnant, but it can make it harder to get pregnant. Female patients who are losing weight must be warned about their improved fertility once they start to lose weight.What effect does obesity have on pregnancy?While obesity may make it more difficult for a woman to get pregnant, it is not impossible. However, there are potential risks both to the mother's health as well as the baby's health. Therefore, it is very important to monitor these patients even more carefully.Women who have a greater BMI pre-pregnancy are at a greater risk of developing gestational hypertension. Gestational hypertension is defined as blood pressure greater than 140/90 on more than one reading in the second half of pregnancy. Hypertension during pregnancy can also have serious complications such as kidney failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, or even heart failure. Gestational hypertension can also result in preterm birth or low birth weight.Treatment of mild hypertension in pregnancyRecent studies published in the AFP Journal support the treatment of mild hypertension in pregnancy. It states that “evidence and expert opinion support treating mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy with approved antihypertensives, with a strength of recommendation: B”. There was a randomized control trial with about 2,000 women who were randomized to receive antihypertensive treatment vs no treatment. The treatment group had a lower incidence of preeclampsia with severe features, preterm birth, placental abruption, and neonatal or fetal death. There was not an increase in fetal growth restriction or maternal or neonatal complications. So, it is advisable to treat chronic, mild hypertension in pregnancy, according to the AFP Journal.PreeclampsiaPreeclampsia is another condition that is at a higher risk in women with obesity, which is a more serious manifestation of hypertension in the second half of pregnancy. Along with high blood pressure, there are also effects on the kidneys and liver. Hypertension accompanied by proteinuria is indicative of preeclampsia and should be taken seriously. Preeclampsia can become eclampsia, where the patient also experiences seizures. There is also the risk for stroke, HELLP syndrome, placenta abruption, preterm birth, and fetal growth restriction.Gestational diabetesAnother risk is gestational diabetes. Elevated blood glucose during pregnancy can result in a larger baby and delivery by cesarean. There may also be a greater risk of the mother and child developing diabetes mellitus later on in life.OSAWomen with a greater BMI may also be at risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy. Not only can this result in fatigue but can also contribute to the development of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.Effect of obesity on the fetusAs mentioned, there are some risks to the fetus in women with a greater pre-pregnancy BMI. There is a greater risk for these babies to be born with birth defects such as congenital heart defects and neural tube defects. Another risk previously discussed is macrosomia, or large for gestational age. Larger babies are also at increased risk for shoulder dystocia during delivery as well as resulting clavicle fractures, brachial plexus injuries, and nerve palsies. Preterm birth is another risk, which also increases the risk of short-term and long-term health complications. Lastly, a higher BMI is directly correlated with the risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth.SummaryAs the prevalence of obesity increases, it is important to discuss the health risks that are associated with this disease. In our patients of childbearing age and who may be hoping to conceive, it is even more important to discuss how a higher BMI may affect fertility and pregnancy. While discussing these topics with patients, it is important to try our best to build rapport with the patient so that the discussion is seen more as one of concern and support rather than one of criticism regarding their weight. We may want to help by not only telling patients to “lose weight” or “diet”, but we can also provide them with resources regarding dietary adjustments and ways they can incorporate physical activity into their lives without just telling them to eat less and move more. Stay tuned for our episode on the management of obesity in pregnancy.ConclusionNow we conclude episode number 156, “Obesity, fertility, and pregnancy.” Future Dr. Hamilton explained how obesity affects the hormonal regulation of fertility. She also explained the obstetrical risks associated with obesity. Primary care professionals need to educate our patients about the benefits of preconception weight control. Dr. Arreaza explained that hypertension is a common condition in pregnant patients with obesity and mentioned the benefits of treating mild hypertension in pregnancy. We hope to bring you an episode on the management of obesity in pregnancy soon, so stay tuned! This week we thank Hector Arreaza and Shelby Hamilton. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Gautam, D., Purandare, N., Maxwell, C., Rosser, M., O'Brien, P., Mocanu, E., McKeown, C., Malhotra, J., & McAuliffe, F. (2023) The challenges of obesity for fertility: A FIGO literature review. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 160(S1), 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.14538Pandey, S., Pandey, S., Maheshwari, A., & Bhattacharya, S. (2010). The impact of female obesity on the outcome of fertility treatment. Journal of Human Reproductive Science, 3(2), 62-67. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-1208.69332.Perreault L. Obesity in adults: Prevalence, screening, and evaluation. In: UpToDate, Pi Sunyer FX (Ed) Wolters Kluwer. https://www.uptodate.com (Accessed on October 6, 2023).Obesity and Pregnancy FAQ, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/obesity-and-pregnancy, Accessed on October 10, 2023.Adult Obesity Facts, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html, Accessed on October 7, 2023. Dresang L, Vellardita L. Should Medication Be Prescribed for Mild Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy?. Am Fam Physician. 2023;108(4):411-412. Royalty-free music used for this episode: "I Think We Have a Chance."  downloaded on November 11, 2023,  from https://www.videvo.net/.

In this episode, Lori is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn.    The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN). Episode Time Markers 1:00 - Lori introduces Jon Vaughn  2:40 - As survivors, we are redefining the definition of hero 5:09 - Expectations of those sharing their story 5:50 - Jon shares the process of speaking his truth 8:50 - Definition of betrayal 11:34 - Jon shares who is “person” was throughout his life 16:11 - Conversation about superheroes 18:20 - “The campsite” on the President's house on South Michigan 21:45 - The fighters on the frontline 23:30 - Putting yourself on the line and sense of surrendership 25:15 - The consequences of you 27:10 - Survivor, thriver and transcender 28:10 - Jon, the survivor of many things 30:00 - Unconditional trust 30:50 - Taking ownership of the prey 32:23 - Paying if forward 32:40 - Closing ResourcesTrinea Gonczar's impact statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAJJJkLC4-c&t=3s

What is Contextual theology? Definition, methods/approaches Why is it important? Connect and confront What are the pushbacks/concerns? Syncretism  Truth is relativized Thanks so much for listening! Send us questions and comments on Instagram @preachers_hour  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/preachershour Culture and society from the young preachers' perspective Music: “Drip” by Arenas Pages to check out:  @cre8ivemisfit @stayfreshproductions @justincopelandmusic

Ever sensed a whisper of change at midlife, a beckoning toward something greater, only to pause, uncertain of the path ahead?   Take a leap. That's the rallying cry from Deb Blum, who joins Whitney on this episode. When you feel the tug of uncharted territory, it's because there's a whole world waiting for you—one you can choose to explore.   Deb is a women's empowerment coach who works with mid-life women to give them a roadmap for living more authentically and free from external expectations. She and Whitney discuss the untapped potential of midlife, challenging the conventional narrative of crisis. They delve into the concept of projection, the mirror reflecting your unexplored facets, and Deb shares insights on how embracing the shadows within can lead to profound personal growth.   Here's what to look forward to in today's episode Definition of “mid-life” and the concept of living the first half and second half of life ​​Sense of guilt for wanting more The idea of wanting more but not seeming ungrateful The impact of living in a society that teaches us to look outside of ourselves for happiness Would you be willing? What shadow work and inner work open us up to One question women could be asking themselves more: where am I waiting for permission and where can I give that permission to myself? ‌ Deb and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode with regard to your mid-life desires. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌debblum and @‌Whitneywoman!   Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Season to Shift Mastermind starting in January 2024! ‌ Connect with Whitney: Instagram | Website | Free 5-Minute Guided Meditation | Electric Ideas Podcast ‌ Connect with Deb Blum: Instagram | Website | The Whole Soul Way| Master Your Inner Dialogue Mini-Course

A second example of the need to look more deeply at the words people speak over us, and not assume we know what they mean.

“I was most unhappy at work when I was making the most money and the biggest amount of success.” From a successful career at Google, to the journey of making 1 billion people happy.That is the story of Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, author of Solve for Happy and Founder of One Billion Happy. It's an episode full of wisdom, honesty and candid reflections. In today's 40 Minute Mentor Replay, Mo shares his incredible story, including spending 25 years in tech and the devastating experience of losing his son in 2014 which set him on a completely new path. Today's episode topics: ➡️  Heartbreak and loss, finding a new purpose in pain [04:31]➡️  The beginning of his happiness journey [06:34]➡️  Going viral with 1 Billion Happy [07:44]➡️  Committed acceptance in the face of grief [09:29]➡️  Anger lessons from Gandhi's grandson [13:26]➡️  Mo's work as a happiness engineer [15:27]➡️  The three ingredients for success [20:14]➡️  Finding your purpose by knowing what doesn't resonate [23:12]➡️  The infinite game called life [25:08]➡️  Finding micro-purposes in the everyday [27:40]➡️  The power of making happiness a choice [33:05]➡️  Definition of happiness is and the golden age of compassion [34:32]➡️  Allowing yourself to be a mentee, using your circle of support [37:31] ➡️  The problem with being remembered… [39:34]⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Mo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/➡️ Find out more about One Billion Happy: http://onebillionhappy.org/➡️ Listen to Mo's podcast, Slow Mo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slo-mo-a-podcast-with-mo-gawdat/id1508914142 ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm

In episode 86 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton joins with Danielle Marshall for another learning out loud episode where we do a deep dive into a topic. Today we focused on cultural competence or cultural humility and talked about ways for people to work on and enhance their cultural competence.  Danielle defines cultural competence as the ability to navigate interactions effectively across diverse cultures, emphasizing the importance of valuing differences and recognizing that no social identity is a monolith. While it is easy to think that finding the time to improve your cultural competence is too hard, Danielle offers a practical five-step approach: Assess your starting point,  Set your learning goals,  Creating a learning schedule,  Identify learning resources Continuously monitoring and adjusting the learning plan. Both discuss the significance of accountability partners and participating in both affinity and multicultural groups. They stress the need for ongoing self-monitoring and adaptability in the pursuit of cultural competency.   Highlights: - [00:07:16] Definition of Cultural Competence; Cultural Competence/Cultural Humility - [00:17:16 Five Actionable Steps for Nonprofit Leaders in Building Cultural Competence - [00:23:16] Cultural competence learning plan  - [00:33:16] Accountability partners and affinity groups  - [00:39:16] Continuous learning journey   Guest Bio: Danielle is an inclusive leader focused on strengthening collaboration among teams, leaders, and stakeholders to foster problem-solving, create solutions, and improve culture. She finds her inspiration in leading systemic change work that promotes equity and inclusion.  Danielle founded Culture Principles in response to a persistent need to operationalize Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion metrics, centering REDI goals and creating accountability systems. She supports clients through her Mapping Equity Framework focused on Unearthing Knowledge, Elevating Strategy, and Transforming Sustainability. She centers her work around organizational assessment, racial equity learning intensives, and the development of racial equity action plans. Understanding that each organization arrives at this work from different perspectives, she utilizes assessment in building a customized strategy for each unique partner. Previously Danielle served as a non-profit leader for 20+ years and today works on strategy development that enables nonprofits to achieve equitable mission-driven results. Danielle holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and draws on her background as an I/O psychologist in applying a racial equity lens to organizational policies, practices, and programs. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)/ Executive Coach (ACC). During her playtime, you can find Danielle traveling, knitting, and kayaking in all 50 states. Important Links and Resources: Register for the Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable - Thursday, December 14th from 1-2 PM Eastern: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nonprofit-leadership-roundtable-tickets-760734085127?aff=oddtdtcreator Intercultural Development Inventory: https://www.idiinventory.com/ Learning Plan template: https://www.gracesocialsector.com/store/p12/Professional_Learning_Plan.html The Farewell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farewell_(2019_film) Sitting Pretty: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sitting-pretty-the-view-from-my-ordinary-resilient-disabled-body-rebekah-taussig/15391717?ean=9780062936790&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFoeTeGjbEOkDEOnqdXtTtl-IKnlhB3booxq0JCsSWUxy2DPPN_zNRxoCJnEQAvD_BwE Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch https://www.culture-principles.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danimarshall/  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

We're examining the challenge of maintaining our priorities and values when facing criticism from those close to us who may not fully understand our lifestyle choices. We're also answering questions from listeners looking for guidance on topics like achieving fitness goals and improving recovery practices. Expect to Learn: Concrete steps to set and achieve a goal like weight loss or increasing pull-ups Simple yet effective at-home recovery methods How to have constructive conversations when values clash with friends/family Signs your passion may be tipping into an unhealthy obsession Actionable ways to live balanced while still chasing excellence ❤️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Stress is a fact of life, getting stuck in it isn't! When we are stuck in chronic stress or our stressors push us past our ability to cope we find ourselves in overwhelm. This episode we unpack Atlas of The Heart, the work of Brene Brown, as a guide to moving through stress and out of overwhelm. We touch on ways that we can identify the feeling in our body before it becomes overwhelmed and our favorite tips and tools for increasing our ability to cope with these often uncomfortable feelings. 9:00- Definition of Stress vs. Overwhelm 15:26 - Where do we feel stress/overwhelm in our bodies? 18:30 - Your body keeps the score 22:52 - Move through the tunnel 23:50 - Completion of the stress cycle 25:50 - Fight, flight, or freeze 28:30 - Using RAIN from Tara Brach as a tool 31:45 - Grounding 36:11 - Having a positive social interaction 40:06 - Creative expression --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Roel Gevaers, Professor in Last Mile Logistics and Supply Chain, University of Antwerp, discusses new Belgian legislation targeting last mile parcel delivery. Definition of parcel delivery companies under the new law Obligations on delivery companies Minimum payment rates Intention behind this legislation Past scandals in Belgian parcel delivery Pay rates and social security payments Lack of oversight in delivery sector Complexity in the new legislation Returns seem to be exempt from the regulations Application to international companies delivering in Belgium Increasing compliance costs for delivery operators Huge administrative burden on small companies Last mile costs Out-of-home delivery The political cycle What will happen if other countries follow Belgium's lead?  

Dr. Michael Gervais (@MichaelGervais) is one of the world's top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, sport, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. T0day we discuss his brand new book The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think if You.  Dr. Gervais is also the founder and host of the Finding Mastery Podcast, the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at USC, and his work has been featured by NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, ESPN Magazine and more. Among his notable work, he has trained over 50,000 Microsoft employees, helped Red Bull Athlete Felix Baumgartner manage his mind and body under pressure for his record-setting skydive from 128,000 feet. As a sport psychology consultant, he was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team for 9 seasons, including two back-to-back Super Bowl appearances (winning in 2014). His primary objective was to assist Head Coach, Pete Carroll, to build a mindset-based culture. He has also worked across three Summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympics as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, helping athletes win 30+ medals.  Follow his work and connect at www.FindingMastery.com.  PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS SOON TO GET THEM BY THE HOLIDAYS!: Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next?  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

Sales is more than just a transaction; it's the transfer of belief over the bridge of trust.

Sales is more than just a transaction; it's the transfer of belief over the bridge of trust.

Today we have Cooper Stuff replay about the definition of Wimpy, Weak, and Woke. The increasing conflicts in America today are often referred to as “culture war.” But what is truly happening is a war between gods – the living God and the god of Man. Wimpy, Weak, and Woke uncovers the philosophies behind utopian dreams that become dystopian nightmares, and presents a positive vision for how we can thrive and flourish. The false promises of Man lead to destruction; God's ways lead to life. ►  Use code: WWW23 for free shipping on all Cooper Stuff merch https://stores.kotisdesign.com/cooper-stuff ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com  Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff  Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify  CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper  https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise:  www.johnlcooper.com/store

In this episode of Visibly Fit, I will dive into gout and provide valuable insights on managing this condition. I will offer practical tips for reducing inflammation and alleviating symptoms. From discussing common triggers like certain foods and alcohol to highlighting the benefits of a whole food plant-based lifestyle, hydration, exercise, and herbal supplements, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to managing gout effectively. Join me as I empower listeners to control their health and offer actionable steps to incorporate into their daily routines. Don't miss out on this valuable information and visit getvisiblyfit.com for additional resources and support.Timestamps:Introduction:[00:00] Welcoming listeners to the Visibly Fit podcast[00:51] Brief mention of Thanksgiving[01:15] Teaser about the focus on goutPersonal Experience:[01:50] Wendie's roller skating adventure with her grandkids[03:30] Connection between physical activity, enjoyment, and unexpected soreness Understanding Gout: [04:43] Definition of gout and its relation to uric acid buildup[05:50] The Agony of GoutCauses and Triggers of Gout:[06:30] Rich foods, purines, alcohol, and their impact[08:05] Obesity as an Inflammatory Factor[09:32] Medications and injuries as potential triggersPractical Holistic Solutions for Gout:[10:00] Importance of hydration and flushing out uric acid[11:03] Dietary changes: avoiding purine-rich foods and adopting a plant-based lifestyle[12:00] Weight management and its role in reducing joint pressure[12:25] Herbal remedies and supplements for gout relief[15:45] Alcohol as a Big Issue [17:50] Exercise as a key component in reducing inflammation[19:03] Stress Management and its impact on GoutLifestyle Changes:[21:10] Encouraging listeners to adopt gradual changes[22:20] The significance of gratitude and its impact on stress and inflammationClosing and Call to Action:[23:00] Encouraging them to explore more at getvisiblyfit.com[23:28] Closing remarksP.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

The boys talk about why Shakey has poop on his palm and why he stopped drinking AND why they aren't related.  Are all alcoholics degenerates or do they just not have a phone?  What movie you want to see?  What are we addicted to and not addicted to and why don't we all join AA?  Hopefully you are a junkie so that you have an excuse to make poor decisions.  Satan hunting at it's best until you get shot.  Airport people and WTF?!?! Definition of Necroflabbia.Confused yet?If you like to judge us just by listening - you should really go over to the Tick Tock and watch us make a fool of our selves. @getjudgedpodcast on all platforms. Dust off those gavels and get judging. Comment, subscribe, DM, wave, poke, like, send nudes - whatever you want to do - just do something you lazy POSYour problems aren't big cause they ain't ours.Your problems aren't big cause they ain't ours.

A business plan is a comprehensive written document that outlines the goals, strategies, operations, financial projections, and other important aspects of a business. It serves as a roadmap for the organization, providing a clear and structured outline of how the business will be conceived, developed, and operated. Business plans are typically used for various purposes, including securing financing, guiding company operations, and communicating the company's vision to stakeholders. 

Aiming for Biblical Families (AFBF). This is week 3's teaching of an 8-week series taught by my dad. We will only release 7 of the 8 episodes.  Show notes below. The show Questions are below that.   You can reach me Timonspodcast@gmail.com   The definition of a family begins with a husband and a wife. Take a look at Genesis 2:18: Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” God made the statement that it was not good for man to be alone. Notice how God answers this dilemma. With a wife, not with children. Children are added later into a family that already exists. This does not diminish the value of a child. We just need to look at the pattern. God made the Garden of Eden and Adam was in the garden with God. He had purpose, provision, everything he needed. And because he had perfect communion with God he was not lonely, as people often assume. But God's plan was for Adam to multiply other humans who would duplicate and expand the Garden of Eden across the earth. Thus, it was not good for Adam to be alone. God created the perfect partner, Eve, to help Adam take care of the garden and grow a family. This was God's structure for family. First, the couple who have God's vision for the world, then children come into a safe place, a garden, and learn about God and His vision. Please listen, the husband and wife relationship, needs to be as secure as possible so that children can be safely added to it. Notice also that the biblical model is one man and one woman. Variances on this model will have consequences, they will most likely weaken, the outcome of a child's development. I am not here to discourage those who have been divorced; but, you must trust the Lord to help fill in the gaps or wounds left by divorce. There are some things I want you to remember. First, work at keeping your marriage healthy. An unhealthy marriage will wound a child's development. Second, be careful not to turn your focus away from your marriage and onto your children. Yes, they do need time and attention, but do not fall into the trap of a child-centered home. A child-centered home gives the child the authority to run the home and the marriage. This trains the child to become overly self-important and selfish. It fosters a disregard for human authority, and God's authority. These parents become married to the children not to each other. Once the children are gone, the husband and wife relationship will become empty. In fact, it has been empty for years. On the other hand, do not fall into the trap of becoming an authoritarian home. An authoritarian home will view children as a continual burden. Children will always fail to meet parental expectations. In fact, these parents convince themselves that their children will go on failing throughout life. Parents usually don't realize their sins until it's too late, when the children have grown up and left home. So then, when they want to re-ignite a lost relationship with the children, so much damage has been done that the children will not respond. Or the adult children will only remain acquaintances at best.   Questions Where do children fit into the family? How do parents become married to their children? Why do some parents view kids as a burden? What happens to a child-centered home once the children leave? What happens in an authoritarian home once the children leave? A practical application for this week is implementing something called “couch time.”  Pick a time of day, probably after work, when you and your spouse can sit down for just 5 or 10 minutes to discuss your day.  Don't allow your children to interrupt. This may take several weeks of training; but, it will pay off.  This does a couple of things.  It will help your children to see that your relationship is strong, that your relationship is important, that your relationship is secure.  It also sets good authority and leadership were it belongs, with the parents.

Contributor: Dr. Taylor Lynch Educational Pearls: Time of arrival until intubation was 26 minutes but nobody tried anterior neck access like a cricothyrotomy until his dad arrived Traditional ACLS protocol is not enough for anaphylactic respiratory arrest Circulating O2 from compressions alone is not enough to sustain the brain Patients need a definitive airway and endotracheal tube is the best method BVM ventilation is not enough to get patients the oxygen they need Time to anoxic brain injury during a respiratory arrest is 4 minutes Definition of anaphylactic shock: Acute laryngeal involvement with bronchospasms after known exposure to an allergen Do not need to have skin symptoms like the classic wheal and flare Must also have either hypotension (from vasodilation or end-organ hypoperfusion) or severe GI symptoms (crampy abdominal pain or repetitive vomiting) Treatment of anaphylactic shock: Push-dose IV epinephrine is better than IM epinephrine because IM epinephrine takes 4 minutes to circulate and get to the lungs Ketamine has broncho-dilating properties so it can be used as an induction agent for intubation Albuterol and ipratropium as continuous bronchodilators Magnesium and IV steroids AMAX4 acronym Adrenaline, Muscle relaxant, Airway, Xtra (bronchodilators, ventilation, vasopressors, and consideration of pneumothorax), 4 minutes to anoxic brain injury References Commins SP. Outpatient Emergencies: Anaphylaxis. Med Clin North Am. 2017;101(3):521-536. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2016.12.003 Ring J, Beyer K, Biedermann T, Bircher A, Duda D FJ et al. Guideline for acute therapy and management of anaphylaxis. S2 guideline of DGAKI, AeDA, GPA, DAAU, BVKJ, ÖGAI, SGAI, DGAI, DGP, DGPM, AGATE and DAAB. Allergo J Int. 2014;23(23):96-112. McKenzie B. AMAX4: Every Second Counts. Accessed Sunday, November 26, 2023. https://www.amax4.org/ Summarized by Jorge Chalit, OMSII | Edited by Meg Joyce & Jorge Chalit, OMSII  

Alan Jenkins is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence. In this episode, we discuss the: Definition of justice Use of graphic novels to communicate social commentary Resources needed to decrease incarceration and re-incarceration Power of empathy Purchase Alan's graphic novel, 1/6: The Graphic Novel, Issue #1 – What if the Attack on the U.S. Capitol had Succeeded  Amazon OneSix Comics Store *This interview expresses the opinions of the guest and host, and is not affiliated with any government or educational entity. ========================================== Full bio: Alan Jenkins is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence. Before joining the Law School faculty, he was President and Co-Founder of The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab. Jenkins's prior positions have included Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he represented the United States government in constitutional and other litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court; Director of Human Rights at the Ford Foundation, where he managed grantmaking in the United States and eleven overseas regions; and Associate Counsel to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, where he defended the rights of low-income communities facing exploitation and discrimination. He previously served as a Law Clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun and to U.S. District Court Judge Robert L. Carter. Jenkins is a frequent commentator in broadcast, print, and digital media on topics ranging from Supreme Court decision-making to racial equity to the role of popular culture in social change. His past Board service includes New York Public Radio, the Center for Community Change, the Legal Action Center, and Futuro Media Group, as well as the Board of Governors of the New School for Public Engagement. He has also served on the Selection Committee for the Sundance Documentary Fund. Jenkins holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an M.A. in Media Studies from the New School for Public Engagement, and a B.A. in Psychology and Social Relations from Harvard College. ========================================== Dr. Wong's book, Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color is available now! Get your copy today!

Michael Shellenberger joins me in person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to discuss the impact of environmental alarmism, the problem with addiction and homelessness, and the importance of free speech. Michael Shellenberger is a best-selling author and journalist. He is the founder of Substack publication Public. This podcast was filmed at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference in London, England. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellenberger Website: https://public.substack.com/// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoneyiCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/Mind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/breedloveCrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.comCarnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:00:42 - Intro 00:02:15 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:03:01 - Introducing Michael Shellenberger 00:03:59 - Why Does Environmental Alarmism Harm Us? 00:06:13 - Driving Factors of Environmental Alarmism 00:09:53 - Is Environmental Alarmism a Conscious Act? 00:12:15 - Misrepresentation and Censorship of the Truth 00:16:46 - Run Your Business from Anywhere with NetSuite 00:17:51 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 00:18:47 - Causes and Solutions to Homelessness 00:27:19 - The Line Between Recreation and Addiction 00:31:40 - Socio-Economic Status and Addiction 00:36:03 - Abdication of Individual Responsibility 00:39:13 - The Hero's Journey vs. Victimhood 00:41:14 - Facing Adversity and Achieving Success 00:42:55 - Enhance Your Brain Power with Mind Lab Pro 00:44:02 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 00:45:04 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 00:45:55 - Homicide vs. Other Crimes 00:50:22 - Faith and Positive Future 00:52:27 - Definition of Free Speech 00:57:35 - Importance of Free Speech 01:00:11 - Why Freedom of Speech is Under Attack? 01:04:13 - Where to Find Michael on the Internet// PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/// SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

When supposedly safe investments like bonds and stocks underperform, what does that mean for our view of apparently risky investments like bitcoin? Noelle Acheson offers her thoughts.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today's featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for CoinDesk, titled: “Bitcoin and the Changing Definition of 'Safety'”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal's new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When supposedly safe investments like bonds and stocks underperform, what does that mean for our view of apparently risky investments like bitcoin? Noelle Acheson offers her thoughts.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.For today's featured story, Noelle Acheson reads her piece written for CoinDesk, titled: “Bitcoin and the Changing Definition of 'Safety'”-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal's new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chargers feature one of the worst defenses in the NFL having featured one of the worst defenses in the NFL for three years in a row. Let's talk about it. 0:00 Show start 1:36 Chargers are a laughingstock 4:50 Definition of Insanity 50:14 Ad Reads 55:00 Fan Questions Catch us every Wednesday @ 10 AM PST on the @chargers YouTube channel! Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join Use the link http://PrizePicks.com/GUILTY and use the code GUILTY for a first deposit match up to $100 today!  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guiltyascharged​ Follow us on Twitter! Podcast: @GACPodcast17 Steven: @StevenIHaglund Tyler: @tylerjschoon #BlueWireVideo #NFL #Chargers #NFLPodcasts #LittleCaesarsSponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Podcast Is Episode 551, And It's About Recognizing The Value Of Construction Contractors In Our Daily Lives I was taking a moment to reflect on the challenges for the Pilgrims coming to America. They decided to make the journey with no guarantee of success. To build homes, plant crops, and take care of animals. Then, later, everyone chose to move West by wagon train, horse, or on foot. I am grateful for them! I think about my Grandparents and my Great Grandparents. What was life like when they were children? Where did they come from, and how did they get to where they were? The family's oral history seems so inadequate. My father shared so much, but now it looks like so little. Be glad for the simple things we take for granted: Going to the grocery store, deli, or restaurant for dinner Living indoors with electricity and indoor plumbing Driving a car Crossing the water on a bridge or ferry Modern times. I am all for living in the city with the gas station and grocery store just down the street. I appreciate reliable electricity, and tree contractors trim powerlines year-round to help prevent outages. I am grateful for the linemen who repair power lines during a storm so we have electricity.     Please note: The offer does not apply to Outsourced Accounting, Bookkeeping Review, or any Consultation and Training products; you can, however, use it to purchase any course or monthly subscription classes in Construction Accounting Academy   Thank You, Contractors, for going to work so the rest of us can stay home safe.    Thank you to the road crews, police, firemen, linemen, tree crews, plumbers, and electricians who work when the news says "Stay Home" and to all the other contractors and emergency services I have not mentioned. Contractors Make Our Lives Better Contractors build and maintain the things that make our lives better. They built the factories where the factory workers work. The rancher and farmer, whom you don't think about as contractors, construct and repair buildings and fences and maintain equipment. They learn to be jacks of all trades, raise crops and animals, and battle the elements. Heat, wind, rain, snow, forest fires, or grass fires – they see it first—the more remote their location, the more diverse their skills.    Why did you decide to become a Construction Contractor? Fast money, easy work, few hours, or all those reasons? Yes, contractors can make much money in this industry. Fast, however, is a relative term. Definition of Fast Money Collecting a job deposit is designed to lock down the job and buy materials. While using your client's money to start the project is always a good idea, that doesn't mean you have money to party heartily, buy a bunch of tools, or buy that brand-new truck you want.  The money will fly out of the checkbooks with everyday business expenses without extra help.  If you spend your job deposits in this manner, you get into a cycle of "Borrow from Peter to pay Paul." (author unknown) This was a favorite phrase of the '60s and '70s. What do I mean? Using the deposit from the next job to pay for expenses from the last job is a slippery slope to financial disaster. Another common phrase is "Leverage Is Great Until The Stick Breaks."  It's like a child's game of musical chairs. When the music stops, someone is without a chair. The same thing happens when the economy turns, as in 2008. Contractors thought (and hoped) the recession would be a slight dip and everything would return to normal by the summer of 2009. That is not what happened for most construction contractors.  Some construction contractors had lots of work in the pipeline unaffected by the recession. Many were overconfident and thought other contractors had a hard time because they "just didn't know how to run a business." Unfortunately, those same contractors were badly hurt when their pipeline of jobs ran out. Definition of Easy Work Easy work is any job that you know how to do quickly. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for twenty or more is a simple task for a chef. However, it might be impossible for a college student living in a dorm or shared apartment. Definition of a Few Hours Yes, construction contractors can work a few hours every day. Usually, they work twelve hours or more every day of the week. It is only a few hours to: Take the call Schedule the appointment Meet the client Create the bid Present the bid Collect the deposit Schedule the work Make a material list Pick up the materials Coordinate any employees Go to the homeowner's house or job site As you begin the job: Think, plan, and do the work. Watch out for children and pets. Answer the homeowner's questions. Be polite and make small talk as needed. Keep working at a pace that compensates for any time spent watching out for children and pets or chatting with the homeowner. The homeowner expects work to be completed on time or ahead of schedule, no matter how many interruptions you or your employees have.  End of the day – Clean up the job site so it is ready for use this evening or clean and ready for work tomorrow. Pick up all your tools and materials (mobilize and demobilize) Meet with the homeowner to discuss the rest of the project. Assure them all is going well. Make notes of possible change orders or add-ons. Do not forget to price out change orders. Homeowners remember that unless you agree to a price reduction in writing, you are not obligated to reduce the price. The increase in scope is never forgotten. You Promised To Do [fill in the blank]. If you think any changes are omitted, wait; you will hear a grownup impersonating a preschooler wanting a cookie. Water on the stone is an understatement.   Like most Construction Contractors, you feel like you are waving the money as it goes by. Rest assured, it is true in Washington State, where contractors collect and pay sales taxes. The tax money is just moving through the checking account. Borrowing State and Federal tax money is very bad.  The same applies to payroll taxes, except the company must make a company match for Social Security and Medicare, pay state unemployment insurance and state worker's compensation, and obtain a contractor's license, contractor's liability insurance, bond, and other specialty licenses. The business of being in business as a construction contractor involves: Keeping track of a lot of paperwork Filling out and filing government forms Paying taxes  Financials are essential for filing annual federal taxes, whether you are a sole proprietor, LLC, or S-corp. The individual reports are for the benefit of the construction contractor. Are you making money? Which job? – Did you like that particular type of job? Do you go into any job knowing it will barely break even?  Are you passing out business cards or flyers to the neighbors of your current or past jobs? Are you driving long distances between jobs? Final thoughts You couldn't change yesterday; you could only review it and think about what you could do today. And how can you have a better tomorrow? Tiny changes can make a big difference. Sometimes, taking a pause is the right decision to make. Money makes the world go round. It is hard to buy gas or groceries with hope and a promise. It is not unreasonable to expect to be paid for your work. Contractors like you bring value to everyone's life you touched. I am rooting for your success and wish you and yours the best in everything that comes your way. PS  We offer free resources to help you save time and money that you can download and print now.  About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA, co-founded Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com  

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Discernment, Speaking in Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues Pastor Joel brings a clear and concise message in helping people understand the Spiritual Gifts of Discernment, Speaking in Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues. Speaking in Tongues is one of the most controversial gifts, and it doesn't need to be! Often, things like this become controversial when they are either misused or misunderstood. So then, to counter that, we need to bring correction and clarification. We pray you enjoy this message. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.citipointenashville.com/giving If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://citipointe.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/12/responses/new 00:00 Intro 01:54 Discernment 12:35 Speaking In Tongues & Interpretation of Tongues Introduction 15:24 Do not forbid Speaking in Tongues 16:46 Definition of Speaking In Tongues & Interpretation of Tongues 18:32 Personal Expression of Tongues 22:47 Public Expression of Tongues 32:15 Miraculous Expression --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joelramsey/support

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Charles and Molly Lerner were adopted by the same parents when they were children. They are siblings by adoption. Today Charles and his husband, who live in Boston, are parenting Molly's son. They are his adoptive parents. Molly, who lives in Texas, is co-parenting her son with them.Listen in as Angela speaks with Charles and Molly at the 9th national ReEnvisioning Foster Care conference in Boston about what it's like to co-parent. Their shared journey requires them to confront the reality of their childhoods as well as their present-day lives while they meet the emerging developmental needs of their son. Charles and Molly offer us a glimpse into a more expansive definition of family in this live interview; a broader frame for kinship adoption and a deeper understanding of how to help a child thrive. Welcome back to INNOVATE! for Season Three! This season, host Angela Tucker highlights REFCA Champions who are inspiring a Re-Envisioning of Foster Care in America. These visionary leaders are using their wisdom, expertise and lived experiences in foster care to transform child welfare so children and families thrive. To learn more about INNOVATE!, the Re-Envisioning Foster Care in America (REFCA) Movement and the Treehouse Foundation, go to treehousefoundation.net. As always, be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.***ABOUT THE HOST:INNOVATE! host, Angela Tucker, is a REFCA Champion and a nationally recognized mentor, entrepreneur, educator and consultant. Angela is a transracial adoptee who, having been adopted from foster care by a white family, grew up in a city that was demographically just 1% Black.She is the Founder of The Adopted Life, a child-welfare consulting business where she strives to center adoptee stories and bring clarity and truth to narratives about race, class and identity.Angela is the author of You Should Be Grateful: Stories Of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption. She has hosted the previous two seasons of INNOVATE!, and currently works as the Executive Director of the Adoptee Mentoring Society.***Angela Tucker - Host & ProducerNicholas Ramsey - Editor & ProducerJudy Cockerton - Executive Producer***The Treehouse Foundation has been leading the Re-Envisioning Foster Care in America (REFCA) movement since 2010. Please visit www.treehousefoundation.net for more information about the award-winning work of the Treehouse Team.

Today's special guest is NFL great and businessman Brandon Siler. He joins Host Ramses Ja to his new book  "Definition of a Leader"  and his new Netflix documentary "Swamp Kings".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal by which Hamas will free fifty civilian hostages in return for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails and a four-day pause in fighting. The first hostages could be freed as early as tomorrow. But here's a question that's seldom if ever asked in the news: Why do only the jihadists take hostages? Author: Jim Denison, PhD  Narrator: Chris Elkins  Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe  Read The Daily Article: https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/israel-hamas-hostage-deal/ Dr. Jim Denison has written a book on the Israel–Hamas war which Denison Forum is releasing as a free digital download. We invite you to get your copy here.    

Des Fitzgerald, Professor of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences at University College Cork in Ireland, is out with a new book The Living City: Why Cities Don't Need to Be Green to Be Great. The European title gets at things more straightforwardly: The City of Today is a Dying Thing: In Search of the Cities of Tomorrow. We'll discuss the need for two titles. Plus, on the day Israel and Hamas agree to a hostage release and temporary cease-fire, attempting to watch the 47-minute film of Hamas atrocities with an emphasis on humanity over dehumanization. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#Bestof2022: 1/2: #SCOTUS: Even more detail on the definition of "navigable waters" and the Clean Water Act argued before the Court. Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/sackett-v-environmental-protection-agency/ 1898 Beaver dam

#Bestof2022: 2/2: #SCOTUS: Even more detail on the definition of "navigable waters" and the Clean Water Act argued before the Court. Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/sackett-v-environmental-protection-agency/ 1900 Beaver Dam

A las cinco orquestas nominadas al Mejor Jazz Orquestal por parte de los Grammy añadimos otras cinco para completar un panorama actual de big bands americanas. Temas que suenan en el programa: 01 2022 Juan Belda & The Bit Band - Moscas en la Playa 02 Pasodoble (4' 47'') 02 2022 Darcy James Argue's Secret Society - Dynamic Maximum Tension 07 Codebreaker (5' 33'') 03 2020 Vince Mendoza Metropole Orkest - Olympians 01 Quixote - Alex Acuña Ramon Stagnaro Marc Scholten (4' 49'') 04 2022 Mingus Big Band - The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions 11 Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting - Earl McIntyre David Taylor (3' 29'') 05 2021 ADDA Simfònica - The Chick Corea Symphony Tribute - Ritmo 11 Medley Childrens's Song No. 6 & No. 20 (4' 13'') 06 2023 The Count Basie Orch dir Scotty Barnhart - Basie Swings The Blues 08 The Patton Basie Shuffle (4' 29'') 07 2020 Aaron Diehl & The Knights - Zodiac Suite 01 Aries - David Wong Aaron Kimmel (2' 07'') 08 2016 Monika Herzig - Sheroes 01 Time again - Ingrid Jensen Ada Rovatti Reut Regev Jamie Baum Leni Stern Jennifer Vincent Mayra Casales Rosa Avila (5' 18'') 09 2023 Doug MacDonald - Big Band Extravaganza 03 Luces azules (5' 35'') 10 2022 Milwaukee Jazz Orch - Take It All 04 Definition (6' 55'') Para estar al día del jazz en Aragón os recomiendo la web jazzaragon de Daniel Zamora.

Mikah Sargent is running solo today as Leo Laporte is out this week! OpenAI has had an interesting past few days as Sam Altman was out at OpenAI but is suddenly in talks to rejoin the company. Can you use an older iPhone just for the iMessage app? And is it worth purchasing your own modem & router rather than renting one from your ISP provider?  OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO. Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year. Is there a possibility of a new printer standard in the future? What are some computer monitors that are great for extended periods of use? Is it viable to use an older iPhone just for iMessage? Can I set up a shortcut for my smart lights to let me know when they turn on? Rod Pyle and SpaceX's Starship 11/18 launch. Is there 32-bit software that can run Windows on an older Mac Mini? I have my iCloud account synced to my personal and work iPhones. How can I keep my work content out of my iCloud? Should I have my own modem and router, especially for my smart home devices? How can I manage the number of spam calls that I receive? Chris Marquardt and the Shiny assignment review. Can you record an online livestream? Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2001 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Traceroute Podcast