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It wasn't an old building. It wasn't creepy. It was the kind of professional office where nothing strange was supposed to happen—especially not in broad daylight.At first, it was only small things. Sounds that didn't quite match the space. Objects left just slightly out of place. A hallway that felt fine on paper but somehow demanded to be passed through quickly, without stopping.Being alone there became routine. And slowly, that routine began to feel noticed.Whatever was present didn't rush or threaten. It moved carefully. Deliberately. As if it had time. As if it was learning the layout, the schedule, and the person who stayed late and arrived early.Even when the activity stopped, the feeling didn't completely fade. Some spaces remember who spent the most time in them.#RealGhostStories #WorkplaceHaunting #TrueParanormal #HauntedOffice #SomethingWasThere #UnexplainedActivity #ParanormalExperience #Haunted #BeingWatching #ParanormalPodcastLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The Dadley Boyz answer your burning wrestling questions...When should Gunther be world champ again?A mega-heel Swerve/Hangman team?What gimmick do you miss?Who should win their first world title in AEW?Was John Cena deliberately crap as a heel?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fasting Rulings In A Nutshell | Common Mistakes Explained | Q&A | Shaykh Muhammad Sāqib Iqbāl ShāmiThis video, titled "Fasting Rulings In A Nutshell | Common Mistakes Explained | Q&A | Shaykh Muḥammad Sāqib Iqbāl Shāmī", addresses common questions and misconceptions about fasting during Ramadan. Shaykh Muḥammad Sāqib Iqbāl Shāmī provides clear rulings on various situations that may arise during fasting, distinguishing between actions that break the fast and those that do not.Here are some key takeaways:Actions that generally DO NOT break the fast:Swallowing saliva or phlegm from within the mouth (0:11).Rubbing oil on the body (0:20).Using deodorant or body spray (0:25).Using attar (perfume oil) (0:30).Vomiting unintentionally, even a mouthful (1:05-1:16).Missing sahur (pre-dawn meal) (1:51).Making the niyyah (intention) to fast before midday for Ramadan fasts (1:59).Eating out of forgetfulness (2:51).Blood tests (4:17).Nosebleeds (4:21).Hijama (cupping therapy) (4:23).Donating blood (4:27).Watching movies, scrolling on social media (though it may diminish blessings) (5:24).Swearing, backbiting, or slandering (though these are sins) (5:43-5:58).Applying antimony (kohl) to the eyes (6:06).Breastfeeding (6:29).Having a wet dream/nocturnal emission (6:33).Using ear drops (unless the eardrum is perforated) (8:40).Biting nails (10:24).Using a siwak (natural toothbrush) (10:32).Brushing teeth with toothpaste (as long as nothing enters the throat) (10:41).Getting injections or vaccines (11:05).Having a shower to cool down (11:30).Getting a haircut (11:37).Swimming (as long as water does not enter the throat) (13:44).Actions that DO break the fast:Deliberately forcing oneself to vomit a mouthful while remembering the fast (0:36-1:27).Water entering the throat during wudoo' (ablution) (2:44).Masturbation with ejaculation (6:42).Using eye drops (due to a connection between the eyes and digestive tract) (7:04-8:30).Using nasal sprays (9:36).Smoking (9:55).Vaping (10:01).Deliberately inhaling smoke (10:06).Using a nebulizer or inhaler (11:50).Regarding travel and fasting:A traveler is exempt from fasting (11:58).It is not necessary for a traveler not to fast; it is permissible and even rewarding to fast (12:17).A person is only exempt from fasting if they are already a traveler at the time of sahur (12:42-13:18). If sahur enters while they are still at home and they plan to travel later in the day, they must still fast (13:30-13:38).Differences between *Qada' and Kaffarah:*Qada' is making up for a missed fast by keeping one fast after Ramadan, applicable when a fast is missed without a valid reason (2:55-3:15, 3:59-4:10). There is no kaffarah (expiation) for simply missing a fast.Kaffarah is a more severe expiation for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast while remembering one is fasting and without a valid reason. This requires fasting for 60 consecutive days after Ramadan, plus one qada' fast (3:16-3:29). If this is impossible, then the kaffarah is to feed 60 needy people two meals a day (3:32-3:37).

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It wasn't an old building. It wasn't creepy. It was the kind of professional office where nothing strange was supposed to happen—especially not in broad daylight.At first, it was only small things. Sounds that didn't quite match the space. Objects left just slightly out of place. A hallway that felt fine on paper but somehow demanded to be passed through quickly, without stopping.Being alone there became routine. And slowly, that routine began to feel noticed.Whatever was present didn't rush or threaten. It moved carefully. Deliberately. As if it had time. As if it was learning the layout, the schedule, and the person who stayed late and arrived early.Even when the activity stopped, the feeling didn't completely fade. Some spaces remember who spent the most time in them.#RealGhostStories #WorkplaceHaunting #TrueParanormal #HauntedOffice #SomethingWasThere #UnexplainedActivity #ParanormalExperience #Haunted #BeingWatching #ParanormalPodcastLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Health journalist Hannah Harris Green joins Jon Hansen to discuss social media companies that are being sued and plaintiffs alleging that the platforms severely damaged their mental health.

Protesters around Australia, including Nick McKim and other Greens colleagues, gathered to express opposition to the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, this week. The Greens senator tells our political editor, Tom McIlroy, that the confronting scenes of police aggression towards protesters in Sydney were a ‘massive overreach'. McKim is the Greens spokesperson for economic justice and treasury, and is now leading a parliamentary inquiry into the 50% capital gains tax discount. Labor has not ruled out possible changes to the generous tax breaks for investors before the May budget. The Tasmanian senator argues that, with Greens support, the government can ‘marry up the politics and the policy' to meaningfully addressing the housing crisis

I have been thinking a lot about AI lately, and specifically about whether we should be worried about our over-reliance on it. Because if I am being completely honest with myself, I use AI for absolutely everything now. Every email that comes in gets pasted into Claude for analysis. Every project brief gets discussed with it. Every piece of writing gets shaped by it. When Claude goes down, my entire workflow grinds to a halt.So should I be worried about this dependency? Should you?After spending the last few weeks working through this question, I have landed somewhere that might be useful to share. Because I think the conversation about AI is happening right now in organizations everywhere, and the dividing line between those who embrace it and those who resist it matters more than most people realize.The dependency questionWhen I first noticed how reliant I had become on AI, my immediate reaction was concern. I started thinking about all the things that could go wrong. What if Claude disappeared tomorrow? What if I was outsourcing too much of my thinking? What if I was losing critical skills?But then I started looking at all the other dependencies in my working life:If the internet goes down, work stopsIf the power goes off, my life stops.If AWS servers fail (which seems to happen every other week), half the tools I rely on become uselessIf Figma stops working, design work haltsJust one more dependencyWe have built our entire professional lives on top of dependencies we barely think about anymore. AI is just one more in that stack.The question is not really whether we should be dependent on it, because that ship has already sailed for most of us. The question is what kind of dependency we are building.The thinking questionThe more interesting concern for me is whether AI makes us stop thinking. I have heard this worry from a lot of people, and I understand where it comes from. Because when you watch someone paste a problem into ChatGPT and blindly implement whatever comes back, it does look like they have outsourced their brain.But I think this misunderstands what most of us are actually doing with AI.Three layers of thinkingThere are different levels of thinking that happen in any given day:Strategic thinking about project direction, what problems need solving, what approach makes senseAnalytical thinking about whether an idea is sound, whether evidence supports a conclusion, whether a design solves the actual problemMundane thinking about how to word an email, how to structure a document, how to format a proposalAI as a thinking partnerWhat I have found is that AI handles that bottom layer beautifully. When a client sends me a long rambling email with five different questions buried in three paragraphs of context, I no longer spend mental energy untangling it. I paste it into Claude and say, "Summarize the key questions here." Then I think about my answers. I tell Claude what I think about each point. Sometimes I ask for its perspective on one or two where I am genuinely uncertain, not because I cannot think through it myself, but because having a sounding board helps me think better.When I worked in an agency, I had colleagues for this. I would turn to Marcus or Chris and say, "What do you think about this?" I do not have that anymore. AI fills that gap. It does not replace my thinking. It helps me think more clearly by taking away the low-level cognitive load and giving me something to bounce ideas against.The value questionWhere this gets really interesting is in what it lets me deliver to clients.The landing page playbook exampleI worked on a project recently where a client wanted to improve the conversion rate of their landing pages. They had a budget that, in the past, would have stretched to maybe three or four sample landing pages and a conversation about why I built them that way. That would have been useful, but limited. They would have had some examples to work from, but not much guidance on how to replicate the approach themselves.With AI, I was able to create an entire playbook. Detailed guidelines for every component. Design principles explained with examples. A system they could use again and again. I delivered probably four times the value in about a third of the time it would have taken me before. The strategic thinking was all mine. The understanding of what makes landing pages convert came from 30 years of doing this work. But the documentation, the articulation, the packaging of that knowledge into something comprehensive and usable came from working with AI.Why clients still need expertiseMost of my clients will not do this work themselves, even with AI:They do not know what questions to askThey do not have the pattern recognition that comes from seeing hundreds of projectsThey cannot evaluate whether the output is actually good or just sounds convincingThey haven't the time to review and iterate upon the output to improve things.That is what they are paying me for. AI does not replace that expertise. It amplifies what I can do with it.The real conversationI think what bothers me most about the anti-AI sentiment I see is that it misses the point. People post about "AI slop" and declare they are "AI-free" as if that is some kind of badge of honor.The conversation should not be about whether to use AI. That question has already been answered by the market. The conversation should be about how to use it well. How to maintain the strategic thinking while leveraging the tool. How to keep the human insight while letting the machine handle the grunt work. How to deliver more value in less time without sacrificing quality.Because in my experience, the people who need UX professionals are not suddenly going to do it themselves just because AI exists. They still do not have the time. They still do not know what questions to ask. They still cannot evaluate quality. What changes is that the UX professionals who embrace AI can deliver significantly more value than those who resist it.The symbiosis advantageI am not threatened by AI. I am empowered by it:It lets me hold far more complexity in my head than I could beforeIt lets me process larger amounts of informationIt lets me deliver more refined, more thorough, more valuable workAll the things AI does badly (high-level strategy, judging quality, understanding human needs, driving projects forward) are exactly the things clients need me for.So I am leaning into this dependency. Deliberately. Because it allows me to deliver more value in less time. My clients get better work, delivered faster, for the same investment. That is why I am in business. AI has become another tool in my arsenal, like Figma or analytics platforms or any of the other things I rely on to do my job well.

By Paul Sloane, who is the author of The Art of Unexpected Solutions: Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs, published by Kogan Page In a cathedral in Pisa, a young Galileo Galilei observed a swinging incense chandelier. While others saw a mundane ritual, Galileo saw a variable. Using his pulse to time the oscillations, he saw that a pendulum's period remains constant regardless of its arc. He deduced that the period of a pendulum was constant and not dependent on the weight of the pendulum or the initial displacement. It was dependent only on the length of the rope. Building a Question-Rich Corporate Culture, Unexpected Solutions In 1943 naval engineer Richard James was working on the problem of how to stabilize sensitive ship equipment at sea. He was using coiled springs and accidentally knocked one off a shelf. He was fascinated to see that it seemed to walk down and come to rest in a standing position. Where others might have seen a nuisance, James saw a kinetic possibility, leading to the invention of the Slinky. These stories are often relegated to the realm of "happy accidents." In reality, they are the results of a specific cognitive discipline: curiosity. In the modern corporate landscape, curiosity is frequently treated as a secondary trait, a "nice-to-have" eclipsed by the "must-haves" of efficiency, specialized expertise, and immediate ROI. However, this prioritization is wrong. Curiosity is the primary engine of innovation and the most effective hedge against institutional stagnation. To remain competitive, leaders should switch from a culture of "knowing" to a culture of "inquiring." The Institutional Suppression of Inquiry From early education through professional development, we are conditioned to value the definitive answer over the provocative question. Success is often measured by the speed at which we can provide a solution, rather than the depth at which we understand the problem. In many organizations, this leads to a "stick to what you know" mantra. When an organization prioritizes conformity over curiosity, it inadvertently creates blind spots. The Four Pillars of Individual Curiosity Curiosity is not an innate gift but a professional muscle that requires deliberate conditioning. To lead a curious organization, individuals shoould adopt four specific behaviors: 1. Challenging the "Obvious" Assumptions are the silent killers of innovation. They act as mental shortcuts that prevent us from seeing new paths. Consider George de Mestral, the inventor of Velcro. He could have viewed the burrs stuck to his dog's fur as a minor irritation. Instead, his curiosity led him to study the mechanics of their adhesion. Rigorously audit your "legacy" processes. Ask: "If we were starting this company today, would we still do it this way?" 1. Destigmatizing Experimentation Innovation is a non-linear process characterized by trial and error. Thomas Edison famously viewed his 10,000 failed attempts at the lightbulb not as setbacks, but as the successful elimination of non-viable options. Reframe "failure" as "data collection." If an experiment doesn't yield the intended result but provides a new insight, it is a net gain for the company. 1. Intellectual Humility The greatest barrier to learning is the illusion of knowledge. Intellectual humility involves acknowledging the limits of your expertise and remaining open to insights from any level of the hierarchy. Adopt a beginner's mindset. Approach high-level strategic meetings with the intent to learn something new from the junior staff in the room rather than just delivering directives. 1. Strategic Divergence Curiosity thrives on variety. When we only read industry journals and speak to immediate colleagues, our thinking becomes derivative. Deliberately seek out "intellectual friction." Read outside your field, attend conferences in unrelated industries, and engage with people whose perspectives challenge your own. Engineering an Organizational Ecosystem Individua...

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Police say a man intentionally drove his truck into a youth baseball team and their parents during a fundraiser outside a Safeway grocery store in Truckee, California. A federal judge has sentenced an Alabama man known as the “Circle City Pimp” to life in prison, closing a years-long human trafficking case that stretched across the Gulf Coast and into multiple states. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the US deliberately caused a financial crisis in Iran with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in the country. Reading by Tim Foley.

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For 50 years, the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas has been a beacon of light, with its distinctive illuminated cross visible even when out at sea. The Prom Church has always served the needs of the local community, and that's as true today as it was when it opened. Historian, architect and life-long Methodist, Frank Cowin shares some stories of the building of the present church - and in a second programme I'll be going to The Prom church to find out more about their plans and why it's now being called The Prom Space.

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Ever notice you're second-guessing decisions you used to make without breaking a sweat? That's not growth. That's overload. In this episode, Tammy calls out why smart, capable leaders are freezing at the worst possible moments—and how waiting for certainty, consensus, or Slack approval is quietly killing momentum, trust, and leadership credibility. This is a fast, direct, "cattle prod" conversation about decisiveness as a discipline, not bravado—and why movement creates clarity while waiting destroys it. If you've been stalling, hedging, or hoping one more opinion will magically make the decision easier… this one's for you. What We Get Into Why indecision isn't wisdom—it's too much input and not enough command How leaders get trapped between downstream fear (team fallout) and upstream pressure (boardroom decisions without them) The dangerous lie of "leadership by Slack comments" A real story of a leader who had authority—but gave it away to opinions How waiting for certainty abandons momentum and burns out your people Why neutrality is not neutral—and how delay creates confusion, not safety The truth bomb: When everyone's opinion matters, leadership disappears Key Takeaways (Read These Twice) Humans struggle to decide when: Stakes feel permanent Judgment feels public Mistakes feel unforgivable Waiting for certainty doesn't make you wise—it makes you stuck Decisiveness is a practice, not a personality trait You don't need all the information—you need enough, and you decide what "enough" means Strong leaders decide what can be adjusted later instead of freezing now Movement creates clarity. Waiting kills it. The Leadership Reset Moment Ask yourself: What information is actually necessary to decide? Who truly needs a voice—and who doesn't? What am I willing to course-correct after I move? Where has my delay already cost trust, momentum, or energy? Then decide. Not recklessly. Not loudly. Deliberately. Final Truth Bomb Waiting for certainty is how good leaders quietly derail their teams. And remember: When everyone's opinion matters, leadership disappears. Call to Action If you know a leader who's stalling, hedging, or letting Slack run the show—share this episode with them. Because leadership isn't inherited. It's practiced. And today was a practice rep.

01:01:14 — America Trapped Between Federal Force and Street MobsKnight frames the crisis as citizens caught between militant federal enforcement and violent activist mobs, with no legitimate authority protecting the public. 01:01:46 — Federalization of Policing as a Deliberate ProvocationKnight argues Trump is intentionally federalizing law enforcement to manufacture conflict rather than resolve immigration failures. 01:03:20 — Sheriff Mack and the Supreme Court Ban on Federal CommandeeringThe discussion revisits Mack v. USA, affirming that the federal government cannot force local sheriffs to enforce federal law. 01:12:20 — Sheriffs as the Constitutional “Double Security” for the PeopleMack explains the sheriff's role as a locally accountable check against both state and federal overreach. 01:14:35 — The Renee Good Shooting and the Failure of Police RestraintKnight challenges the use of lethal force in Minnesota, arguing escalation was unnecessary and accountability was deliberately avoided. 01:20:44 — ICE Raids Without Warrants and Citizen TerrorKnight details cases of lawful residents violently detained without investigation, showing how enforcement chaos destroys trust. 01:27:11 — Interposition: Peaceful Resistance to Federal AbuseSheriff Mack outlines interposition as a lawful, non-violent means for local officials to block unconstitutional actions. 01:46:21 — Trump Uses Conflict as a Tool to Manufacture Emergency PowerKnight and Eric Peters argue Trump deliberately provokes confrontation to justify Insurrection Act–style authority. 01:49:39 — Conservatives Cheer the Police State That Will Target Them NextKnight warns that celebrating state violence ensures it will eventually be turned inward. 01:54:18 — Normalizing Military-Style Kidnappings on American StreetsKnight warns Americans are being conditioned to accept masked agents, unmarked vehicles, and disappearances as normal. 02:00:01 — Probable Cause Is Dead and Dragnet Policing Is NormalizedKnight connects ICE tactics to sobriety checkpoints and forced blood draws as part of Fourth Amendment collapse. 02:22:14 — Connected Vehicles Mean You Don't Own Your PropertyKnight closes by warning that AI-controlled, remotely disabled cars prove modern ownership is conditional and revocable. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:01:14 — America Trapped Between Federal Force and Street MobsKnight frames the crisis as citizens caught between militant federal enforcement and violent activist mobs, with no legitimate authority protecting the public. 01:01:46 — Federalization of Policing as a Deliberate ProvocationKnight argues Trump is intentionally federalizing law enforcement to manufacture conflict rather than resolve immigration failures. 01:03:20 — Sheriff Mack and the Supreme Court Ban on Federal CommandeeringThe discussion revisits Mack v. USA, affirming that the federal government cannot force local sheriffs to enforce federal law. 01:12:20 — Sheriffs as the Constitutional “Double Security” for the PeopleMack explains the sheriff's role as a locally accountable check against both state and federal overreach. 01:14:35 — The Renee Good Shooting and the Failure of Police RestraintKnight challenges the use of lethal force in Minnesota, arguing escalation was unnecessary and accountability was deliberately avoided. 01:20:44 — ICE Raids Without Warrants and Citizen TerrorKnight details cases of lawful residents violently detained without investigation, showing how enforcement chaos destroys trust. 01:27:11 — Interposition: Peaceful Resistance to Federal AbuseSheriff Mack outlines interposition as a lawful, non-violent means for local officials to block unconstitutional actions. 01:46:21 — Trump Uses Conflict as a Tool to Manufacture Emergency PowerKnight and Eric Peters argue Trump deliberately provokes confrontation to justify Insurrection Act–style authority. 01:49:39 — Conservatives Cheer the Police State That Will Target Them NextKnight warns that celebrating state violence ensures it will eventually be turned inward. 01:54:18 — Normalizing Military-Style Kidnappings on American StreetsKnight warns Americans are being conditioned to accept masked agents, unmarked vehicles, and disappearances as normal. 02:00:01 — Probable Cause Is Dead and Dragnet Policing Is NormalizedKnight connects ICE tactics to sobriety checkpoints and forced blood draws as part of Fourth Amendment collapse. 02:22:14 — Connected Vehicles Mean You Don't Own Your PropertyKnight closes by warning that AI-controlled, remotely disabled cars prove modern ownership is conditional and revocable. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Top Stories for January 17th Publish Date: January 17th PRE-ROLL: Kia Mall of Georgia From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, January 17th and Happy Birthday to James Earle Jones I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett commission accused of deliberately skipping GOP member for vice chair Kemp proposes money for Highway 316 projects, fighting homelessness GCPS receives grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: EAGLE THEATRE STORY 1: Gwinnett commission accused of deliberately skipping GOP member for vice chair Drama is brewing in Gwinnett County politics, and it’s all about the vice chairman seat on the county commission. Republicans are accusing the Democratic majority of intentionally skipping over the board’s lone Republican, District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp, for the ceremonial role. For years, the vice chair position rotated among district commissioners—until it didn’t. Holtkamp, now in his fourth year, has never been chosen. Instead, the board voted 4-1 to name Democrat Ben Ku as vice chair, sparking claims of “partisan gamesmanship.” Holtkamp, for his part, kept it diplomatic: “I was disappointed but respect the process.” Others? Not so much. Republicans are calling it a blatant snub. Democrat Kirkland Carden didn’t mince words, saying Holtkamp’s “partisan antics” cost him the role. But Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson downplayed the drama, calling the vote a routine decision. And so, the debate rages on. STORY 2: Kemp proposes money for Highway 316 projects, fighting homelessness Gov. Brian Kemp has big plans for Georgia this year—think highways and homelessness. At the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast, he laid out his priorities, and for Gwinnett residents, one stands out: $200 million to keep transforming State Route 316 into a limited-access highway. “Growth along 316 is incredible,” Kemp said. “We need a safe, efficient expressway.” Work’s already underway at Hi Hope Road, with more interchanges and overpasses coming. But that’s not all. Kemp’s also pushing $1.8 billion for permanent express lanes on I-75 in Henry County to ease its infamous traffic jams. And homelessness? He’s proposing $50 million for grants to fund shelters, outreach, and mental health services. Big moves, big money—Kemp’s aiming to leave a mark. STORY 3: GCPS receives grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Gwinnett County Public Schools just scored big—literally. Thanks to a $6.3 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (with help from Atlanta United, the Falcons, and PGA TOUR Superstore), middle and high school sports are getting a major boost. What’s the plan? For starters, GCPS will add field lighting at six athletic fields, meaning weekday soccer games—no more cramming everything into Saturdays. Better lighting also means safer, more flexible practices and games. The grant will also fund girls’ flag football at 14 middle schools by 2026 and help cover costs for boys’ and girls’ soccer programs, especially in underserved areas. The Blank Foundation, founded by Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, has donated over $1.5 billion to causes that unite and uplift communities. This grant? Just another example of that mission in action. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles MarketsSTORY 4: Fox Theatre delivers chart-topping year The Fox Theatre had a banner year in 2025, racking up awards and accolades that cement its place as one of the most beloved venues in the country. From ticket sales to community impact, the recognition poured in. The biggest win? Being crowned IEBA’s 2025 Theatre of the Year—an honor that highlights excellence in programming, operations, and artist relations. “This reflects the strength of our team, the artists who grace our stage, and the audiences who keep showing up,” said CEO Allan Vella. The Fox also dominated year-end charts: No. 2 Highest Grossing Venue Worldwide (Billboard), No. 1 in ticket sales for its size (VenuesNow), and No. 6 globally for ticket sales (Pollstar). Locally, it snagged “Best of Atlanta” honors and a Reader’s Choice Award from the Atlanta Jewish Times. Even the leadership shined—Vella made Atlanta Magazine’s “Atlanta 100” and Billboard’s Touring Power Players list, while team members Rachel Bomeli and Faustina Brooks earned industry awards. The Fox isn’t just a theatre; it’s a cultural powerhouse. STORY 5: Johnson-Morgan named school board chair, Simmons is vice chair Gwinnett County’s school board is shuffling its leadership roles for 2026, but keeping familiar faces at the helm. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, last year’s vice chair, is stepping up as chairwoman, while Adrienne Simmons, who served as chair in 2025, will now take on the vice chair role. Both votes? Unanimous. Not everyone was thrilled, though. Board member Steve Knudsen voiced frustration that Steve Gasper or Rachel Stone weren’t considered for vice chair—but, notably, he didn’t nominate them during the vote. In other business, the board kept its attorney and legal organ the same, readopted policies, and adjusted a few meeting dates for the year. We’ll be right back. Break 3: GCPL Passport STORY 6: Georgia Democratic lawmakers try to rein in ICE Georgia Senate Democrats took aim at the Trump administration Tuesday, introducing a flurry of bills targeting immigration enforcement and military deployments. They didn’t hold back, calling Trump’s administration a “rogue regime” and demanding state Republicans step up. One flashpoint? ICE. After an officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, Sen. Josh McLaurin accused ICE of escalating violence. “We’ve all seen the video,” he said. “This isn’t what they’re trained to do.” McLaurin’s bill would let citizens sue ICE for civil rights violations. Other proposals include requiring judicial warrants for enforcement at sensitive locations (like schools and hospitals), mandating badges and unmasking ICE officers, and limiting National Guard deployments without the governor’s approval. Sen. Kim Jackson didn’t mince words: “If Georgia State Patrol can show their faces, so can ICE. It’s cowardice.” But Republicans, like Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, dismissed the effort, saying, “The state can’t regulate the federal government.” STORY 7: Georgia GOP senators target Raffensperger over voter registration lists Georgia Republicans are turning up the heat on Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, demanding he hand over the state’s unredacted voter registration list to the Trump administration. But Raffensperger? He’s not budging. State law, he says, protects private voter info—Social Security numbers, birthdates, driver’s licenses. Sharing that? Not happening. The DOJ, meanwhile, has been pushing all 50 states for voter lists, claiming it’s about accuracy. They even sued Georgia last month. The resolution, led by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ allies, accuses Raffensperger of “obstruction.” But it’s mostly symbolic—no legal teeth. Raffensperger’s office fired back, saying they’ve already complied as far as the law allows. “He won’t risk identity theft for millions of voters,” the statement read. The DOJ’s lawsuit heads to federal court in Macon soon. Stay tuned. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Freedom does not ring on its own, declares Dr. James Peterson as we head into Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The bell of liberty must be struck repeatedly. Deliberately. And at any cost. 

How did common sense die?It didn't die on its own. It was murdered. Slowly. Deliberately. Profitably.The killer has a name: the diet industry. And its weapon was a single lie, repeated so often we stopped recognizing it as a lie at all. “Eat less and move more.”In this episode, I'm naming the enemy explicitly. The $250 billion machine that profits from your failure. The gaslighting disguised as advice. The system designed to keep you trapped.In this episode:* The lie that broke us: “Eat less and move more”* How a $250 billion industry profits from your failure* The escalation funnel: diets → pills → injections → surgery* Why they keep you focused on food so you never examine your mind* The Willpower Trap—and how it holds youIf this resonates:This is the episode that changes how you see everything. Share it widely. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit news.weightlossmindset.co

2025 taught me a lot, but three lessons stuck with me more than any others. In this episode, I deep dive into how I started spending my energy more intentionally.It's a guide for anyone who wants to show up with more presence, joy, and purpose in their own life. If you're ready to live deliberately, laugh more, and reclaim your energy, this episode is for you.LINKSFREE DOWNLOAD THE BAD BITCH BLUEPRINT WORKBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's stay connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to review, subscribe, and share!**Enjoyed this episode? Support the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/efias⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week's mindful moment invites you to slow down a simple transition: put on something slowly and deliberately. Whether it's your socks, a jacket, or your favourite jumper—take your time. Notice the texture of the fabric, the way your body moves into it, and the moment your skin meets cloth.   We move through these everyday moments on autopilot, but they're full of opportunities to reconnect. Let this become a full-body check-in—a pause where breath and movement come together. Even the act of getting dressed can become a quiet ritual of awareness.  

Deliberately living outside of fellowship with others is not the Christian life.

In his speaking, Winston Churchill often deliberately made mistakes. He understood that an imperfect speech would be more persuasive and moving than a perfect speech, and he chose to make his performance better by making it worse. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their research has concluded that convincing westerners to hate Muslims is easier than convincing them to love Israel. Reading by Tim Foley.

The Church of the Sacred Heart was destroyed in Vondelkirk, Amersdam, while firefighters were blocked by roving groups of the 'New Dutch".Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Retrograding VillainsRevisiting the Medicine of Each Inner VillainIn this episode, Kristina and Anna step back and do something essential. They revisit every Inner Villain, not to re-explain the theory, but to clarify the medicine. What actually helps. What works in real life. What moves someone out of being stuck.This conversation reframes villain work as inversion, retrograde, and polarity shifts. Nothing to purge. Nothing to fix. Just learning how to move differently with what already exists.Stuckness is the real enemy. Movement is the cure.Core ThemeRetrograding a Villain means changing the spin, not erasing the trait.Every villain contains intelligence. When that intelligence freezes, it becomes destructive. When inverted, it becomes power.This episode walks through each villain with:A grounded overviewThe Hero form (the inversion)The Legend form (integrated mastery)Practical, lived examples of medicineVillain-by-Villain Breakdown1. Obedient CriticCore wound: Belonging, hierarchy, credentialsHero: The AnarchistLegend: The EqualizerMedicine:Break inherited hierarchies without trying to destroy everyone elsePlay consciously with power dynamics instead of submitting to themPractice lowering yourself in hierarchies you secretly worshipPractical example:Deliberately stop being “the competent one.” Let others rise. Let systems wobble. Watch what equalizes.2. Vengeful MartyrCore wound: AbandonmentHero: The Self-Possessed (Selfish, in the healthy sense)Legend: The NourisherMedicine:Use resources instead of martyringAsk for help without explaining or over-justifyingMake yourself obsolete on purposePractical examples:Pool childcare, money, laborOutsource tasks you secretly hoardStop being the only one who knows how things workMartyrdom is not generosity. It is control disguised as virtue.3. Vain ControllerCore wound: Status, image, worthHero: The UnveiledLegend: The InventorMedicine:Reveal vulnerability without collapsingConfess judgment instead of acting it outUse resources to create, not to provePractical example:Say out loud what you are afraid of being seen as. Especially to the people you subtly judge.4. Eternal ChildCore wound: Entitlement, victimhood, arrested developmentHero: The ReflectiveLegend: The TravellerMedicine:Radical self-reflectionMoral inventoryRecognizing available choicesA key insight discussed through The Choice:Victimhood comes from believing you have no choice.Practical tools:Mirror workAsking “Where did I participate?”Listing real choices, not imagined constraints5. Evasive ExpertCore wound: Over-intellectualization, emotional suppressionHero: The PassionateLegend: The IntegratorMedicine:Somatic and kinesthetic practicesSlowing downHumor and playKey insight:If you've lost your sense of humor, you're back in the villain.Embodiment tools:NatureLaughterSensation-based awarenessMoving before thinking6. Divisive ImmortalCore wound: Safety, loyalty, fear of deathHero: DeathLegend: The HealerMedicine:Direct confrontation with death and fearEgo deathExposure to impermanencePractical examples:Death meditationsRitual griefCultural practices that normalize deathAvoiding death creates rigidity. Facing it restores life.7. Hungry ShapeshifterCore wound: Attention, identity diffusion, timeHero: The PresentLegend: The FabricatorMedicine:Presence over performanceAttention returned to selfTime-based embodimentPractical tool:A Raja Yoga technique involving extremely slow head rotation to anchor awareness in the present moment.Identity stabilizes when attention stops scattering.8. Righteous BullyCore wound: Opinion, certainty, savior complexHero: The SurrenderedLegend: The ChannelerMedicine:Recognizing choiceLetting others leadReleasing the need to fixStrong opinions are not wisdom. Channeling replaces enforcing.9. Invisible DestroyerCore wound: Disembodiment, addiction, stagnationHero: The EmbodiedLegend: The ArchitectMedicine:Pleasure in the bodyStructure and containmentCreation after destructionPractical focus:Sensory pleasureNaturePassion projectsRoutine and structureBad luck often follows disengagement. Embodiment reverses it.Fusion Villains ExplainedSome villains are composites:Righteous Bully = Obedient Critic + Vengeful MartyrHungry Shapeshifter = Vain Controller + Eternal ChildInvisible Destroyer = Evasive Expert + Divisive ImmortalWhen stuck at a composite level, work downstream with its components.Final TakeawayNothing here is about becoming someone else.Retrograding a villain means:Changing directionRestoring movementLetting intelligence flow againYou don't heal by erasing parts of yourself.You heal by letting them evolve.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NULLIFICATION AND THE WEAPONIZATION OF IMPEACHMENT Colleague Victor Davis Hanson. The discussion covers modern "nullification," where jurisdictions like sanctuary cities deliberately ignore federal immigration laws, creating a dangerous legal asymmetry. Hanson also argues that the impeachment process has been distorted into a political tool used to punish first-term presidents who lose congressional majorities, rather than for genuine high crimes. He contends that the dual impeachment of Donald Trump set a destructive precedent that effectively nullifies the electoral will of the citizenry. NUMBER 6

Series: He Loves Us More than He Loves Himself Originally aired 12/07/2025

You're getting distracted and you don't even know it. Your attention gets grabbed, you become interested, and suddenly you're doing things that weren't on your plan. I'm going to walk you through two advertising principles that explain exactly how this happens. One shows how your mind naturally works. The other shows where you are right now. Understanding these will change how you move through your day. You'll see why you drift off course and how to use your own brain to stay focused on what actually matters. Featured Story The other day I was driving and the red lights came on my dash. Temperature dropped to 31 degrees here in Florida. I became acutely aware that I had a problem. Low tire pressure. So now I'm thinking about where to get free air. Because free air is hard to find these days. But I know one place that has it. That's the whole process right there. I went from completely unaware to taking action because I understood exactly where I was in the awareness stages. Important Points Your attention gets grabbed all day long by bosses, friends, and advertisers using the AIDA model—they get your attention, build your interest, create desire, and move you to action before you realize what happened. You can be in one of five awareness stages right now: completely unaware of your problem, aware something's wrong, looking for solutions, knowing which product or person can help, or actively implementing solutions across your whole life. The same mental process that distracts you can work for your benefit when you deliberately use it to grab your own attention and stay interested in what moves you toward your big-ass goal. Memorable Quotes "Something's going to get your attention today, and after that, you're going to become interested. You're going to go, oh, what's that?" "You can be interested and desire things that maybe aren't good for you or maybe take you totally off track, and now you find yourself going down that road instead of the other road you wanted to go down." "It's built into your brain. It'll make you sane." Scott's Three-Step Approach Track your awareness level daily by asking yourself what's grabbing your attention and whether those things align with where you want to go instead of drifting through your day on autopilot. Identify which awareness stage you're in for each area of your life—are you unaware, problem aware, solution aware, product aware, or most aware—so you know exactly what you need next. Deliberately use the AIDA model for yourself by choosing what gets your attention, staying interested in things that matter, building desire for your actual goals, and taking action on your terms. Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: @heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a great question, but we also talk about flapper dancing, a lot, in this hour. And then, the conspiracy that The Truman Show is the prequel to Bruce Almighty. It's deep web stuff, obviously.

US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches and Ideological Threat — John Batchelor, Bill Roggio, Edmund Fitton-Brown — Fitton-Brown describes the Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan) as a secretive, transnational organization with deliberately decentralized hierarchical structure designed to obscure leadership and maintain operational security. Fitton-Brown articulates the organization's long-term strategic objective: establishment of a global Islamic caliphatestructure superseding nation-states. Batchelor reports that the US formally designated violent Muslim Brotherhoodaffiliates operating in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organizations. Roggio notes conspicuously that Turkishand Qatari Muslim Brotherhood branches were omitted from designation, likely because those nations are viewed as strategically important US policy facilitators requiring diplomatic accommodation. 1900 ISTANBUL POST OFFICE

6/8. Alf Landon, the Unremarkable Candidate, Nominated by Republicans — David Pietrusza — Republicansdeliberately rejected Herbert Hoover, instead considering mavericks like William Borah and mainstream figures like Arthur Vandenberg before ultimately nominating Alf Landon, the progressive Governor of Kansas, who had won his initial term through fortuitous electoral circumstances. Landon, derisively known as the "Kansas Coolidge" for his lackluster personality, was strongly championed by William Randolph Hearst but demonstrated poor radio communication skills, a critical disadvantage in modern electoral politics. 1936 SONJA HENIE

Ever wonder if the stuff we THINK we "know" about marketing is wrong? Me too. And it turns out the answers is ...it IS! Sometimes. We shouldn't take marketing "rules" as ...well ...actual "RULES." For example, I just told a customer NOT to use a sales letter. Which is like "Marketing Heresy!" In this episode, I show you why. You'll also discover an amazing marketing lesson I learned from a COP. (This applies to everyone. You can use it immediately). Plus you'll see what your prospects are REALLY doing ...and why it's not always a good idea to try to sell them something. The tool I used for research and organizing my thoughts for this episode is https://oJoy.ai You can try it for free if you want

Led by Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt, The Lectern is partnering with 5ToMidnight to offer a long form hybrid (online/in-person) practice program called TIAMAT-X. This program brings a full ecology of practices, endorsed by The Vervaeke Foundation to help you develop the capacity to… perceive what matters regulate in real time and act with clarity …through a cohesive method that weaves together mindful dialogue, embodiment, imaginal practice, and disciplined mindfulness. Learn more about the program here: https://www.5tomidnight.org/offerings/tiamat-x https://lectern.johnvervaeke.com/courses/tiamat-x In part two of the Lectern Dialogues series, Ethan introduces two ex-participants, now facilitators-in-training, Rens and Ellie, as the discussion continues on how to bring virtuosity to virtue and transform philosophical understanding into a way of life. The focus is on Ethan's TIAMAT process, a three-tiered pedagogical approach integrating performance and cognitive science into living practices. The conversation dives into the importance of overcoming habitual thought patterns, unlocking agency, and the participatory nature of this transformative work. Through shared experiences and reflections, they contrast the program's approach to that of traditional therapy, emphasizing complexification, relational ontology, and distributed trust and empowerment. The episode illustrates the depth and communal aspects of Tier 2 of TIAMAT and its impact on personal growth and relationships. Ethan Hsieh Ethan Hsieh is a facilitator, educator, and philosophical practitioner whose work bridges performance, cognition, and transformative pedagogy. As the creator of the TIAMAT process—a three-tiered developmental framework—he integrates insights from performance practice, cognitive science, and dialogical philosophy to help individuals cultivate virtuosity as a way of life. Through immersive training containers and collaborative inquiry, he guides participants in mapping their inner experience, expanding their relational capacities, and enacting what he calls "postures of presence." Ethan's approach emphasizes participatory learning, metacognitive mapping, and the cultivation of agency through shared practice. His work with the collective 5toMidnight seeks to foster deliberately developmental communities grounded in relational ontology, where philosophical understanding becomes lived transformation. — 00:00 Welcome to the Lectern 01:00 Introducing Ethan's collaborators: Rens and Ellie 02:00 The TIAMAT process: Integrating virtuosity and virtue 03:00 Ethan's journey and collaborations 07:30 Rens's and Ellie's backgrounds and contributions 11:00 Meta maps and philosophical frameworks 12:04 "Meta maps are a kind of structure for your metacognition to be able to at least have touch points to map your experience." 15:00 The role of participation and feedback 26:00 Therapy vs. TIAMAT: a comparative discussion 40:00 Exploring ambiguity and complexity 42:30 Therapy and empowering agency 46:00 Deliberately developmental civilization 47:30 Shadow work and its misconceptions 52:00 Tier two dynamics and personal growth 01:06:00 Facilitating and participating in growth — Follow John Vervaeke https://lectern.johnvervaeke.com https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke — Thank you for watching!

Eric speaks with two former law enforcement officers, Chris and Dave, regarding their experiences with hostage negotiation training and undercover work, particularly on a Vice detail involving arrests for public indecency and the pursuit of pedophiles. They discuss how the principles of negotiation skills, such as active listening, mirroring, and building rapport, are surprisingly transferable to the world of sales and everyday life. The conversation shifts to intense anecdotes from their police careers, including a close-quarters knife fight and the emotionally challenging nature of interviewing suspects like child predators. Finally, they touch upon the challenges of modern law enforcement, including political pressures and issues within their former department, concluding with a discussion of Dave's current local-focused podcast. Key Takeaways: Use active listening, mirroring, and paraphrasing techniques in everyday conversations. Mirroring is a simple technique of repeating a person's words to build rapport and prompt them to elaborate. Deliberately incorporate moments of silence into conversations to allow thoughts to gather and enhance impact. Continually practice negotiation philosophies because skills will degrade if you do not use them regularly. Identify potential verbal triggers beforehand so you know which topics or words to carefully avoid during sensitive discussions.

811. When your ADHD child is struggling, do you worry they're acting out on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks the concept of executive function deficits in young people, and how shifting your perspective from "won't" to "can't" can help you respond to big emotions and challenging routines with more compassion and connection.Related Project Parenthood Episodes:Should you punish your ADHD child?How to reduce parental stress with mindfulnessBrain Boosters: powering up your child's executive functioning Dr. Coor's Related Blog: Crush Your Parenting Overwhelm: Better Communication With The People You Love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Register for Founder University Japan's Kickoff: https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday's show:*The key to avoiding long airport delays? Low-altitude sea planes! Why didn't you think of that?We've got an awesome line-up of TWiST 500 founders giving us an inside glimpse inside their startups on this Friday special edition.FIRST: Billy Thalheimer of REGENT introduces us to their aircraft/boat hybrid The Seaglider, and walk us through how it all works, AND why they're operating in BOTH the commercial and defense sectors from their Rhode Island HQ.THEN, we've got Convexia co-founder Ayaan Parekh showcasing how they're using a collective of specialist AI agents to exploit other pharma labs' leftovers and turn them into new drugs and treatments for rare diseases.FINALLY, Hunter Leath of Archil joins the show to tell us why efficient utilization of cloud data remains a surprisingly complex, and unsolved problem. His solution? Caching-as-a-Service! Find out how it all works, and why pre-caching is SO difficult to do, in this TWiST exclusive chat.Timestamps:(03:01) Billy Thalheimer of REGENT introduces us to the Seaglider(05:06) Inside the EV aircraft/boat hybrid's three modes of operation(08:22) How REGENT uses low altitude flight to avoid airport-related hassles(9:42) Sentry - New users get 3 months free of the Business plan (covers 150k errors). Go to ⁠http://sentry.io/twist⁠ and use code TWIST(13:57) The converging tech that makes Seaglider possible(18:20) How REGENT is operating in BOTH the commercial and defense sectors(19:39) LinkedIn Ads - Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to ⁠http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups⁠ to claim your credit.(25:05) Why Rhode Island?!(29:23) Pipedrive - Bring your entire sales process into one elegant space. Get started with a 30 day free trial at ⁠https://pipedrive.com/twist⁠(31:04) Convexia co-founder Ayan Parekh joins Alex to discuss “the world's first AI-maximalist pharmaceutical company”(33:02) Using AI agents to revisit leftover bio IP and unused data(33:22) Why so many drugs fail to reach market(35:46) Applying different agents to different kinds of tasks(44:26) The unique opportunities posed by rare diseases(46:58) On the road toward vertical integration(50:48) Hunter Leath of Archil tells us why utilizing cloud data effectively remains a complex, unsolved problem(51:56) What is “Caching as a Service”?(55:53) Why pre-caching is NOT obvious and “tremendously difficult to do”(57:00) Why the major cloud players didn't built this themselves(01:00:37) Deliberately keeping the focus narrow… for now…Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Sentry - New users get 3 months free of the Business plan (covers 150k errors). Go to http://sentry.io/twist and use code TWISTLinkedIn Ads - Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups to claim your credit.Pipedrive - Bring your entire sales process into one elegant space. Get started with a 30 day free trial at https://pipedrive.com/twistCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7qIn this profound conversation, Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach behind the New Zealand All Blacks' success, shares the deeply personal journey that shaped his approach to high performance and the habits he's famous for.Gilbert opens up about the ‘ghosts' from his past that still influence his work, explaining how early deprivation made him acutely sensitive to others' emotional states. This gift allowed him to become an emotional detective, observing subtle cues in athletes before training and meetings to meet unexpressed needs, a skill he calls game-changing.The discussion explores pivotal concepts that transformed the All Blacks, including:Red Head vs. Blue Head thinking: Understanding how survival instincts (red) and rational decision-making (blue) must work together under pressureThe 2007 turning point: How a devastating World Cup loss led to embracing pressure rather than avoiding itSqueeze drills: Deliberately practicing skills under pressure to prepare for critical moments"Better people make better All Blacks": Why character development became central to the team's philosophyThe misunderstood "no dickhead policy": How leaders actually enforce team standardsSweeping the sheds: The true meaning behind this famous ritual of humilityGilbert shares intimate stories about working with legends like Dan Carter and Richie McCaw. This conversation offers rare insight into the human side of elite performance, reminding us that the greatest competitor we face isn't external—it's ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamas Delays Hostage Releases and Hezbollah-Iran Funding Guest: Sarit Zehavi Sarit Zehavi reports that Hamas is deliberately slowing hostage releases and breaking the ceasefire to regain control and avoid being dismantled, as promised by the agreement. She states that Hezbollah is primarily funded by Iran, while Hamas is largely funded by Qatar. Israel's new security strategy involves maintaining strategic buffer zones, including nine military positions in Syria and control of five hills in Lebanon, to physically protect Israeli civilians from hostile groups. 1922 GAZA

Hamas Violates Ceasefire and Maintains Political Control Guest: Jonathan Conricus Jonathan Conricus states that Hamas is systematically violating the ceasefire, deliberately stalling the release of hostages' bodies to maintain political leverage against Israel. Hamas is internally working to settle scores and communicate that they are "here to stay" as a governing force. Conricus notes that the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian terrorists, including experienced operatives, significantly increases the likelihood that they will eventually resume terror activities.

Gaza Conflict Persists and Iran's Nuclear Threat Revived Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer confirms the Gaza conflict continues unabated, with Israel responding to ongoing Hamas attacks while Hamas deliberately slow-rolls hostage returns to maintain negotiating leverage. Hamas's fighting force is now commanded by inexperienced officers and young combatants operating in shrinking territory with diminishing resources. Schanzer also addresses alarming reports that Iran is rebuilding a suspect nuclear enrichment site, underscoring that maintaining peace requires constant vigilance and sustained pressure against malevolent actors determined to destabilize the region. 1965 GAZA

Gaza Conflict Persists and Iran's Nuclear Threat Revived Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer confirms the Gaza conflict continues unabated, with Israel responding to ongoing Hamas attacks while Hamas deliberately slow-rolls hostage returns to maintain negotiating leverage. Hamas's fighting force is now commanded by inexperienced officers and young combatants operating in shrinking territory with diminishing resources. Schanzer also addresses alarming reports that Iran is rebuilding a suspect nuclear enrichment site, underscoring that maintaining peace requires constant vigilance and sustained pressure against malevolent actors determined to destabilize the region.

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Gaza Ceasefire and Regional Instability in the Middle East Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, with John Batchelor Schanzer analyzes the Gaza ceasefire, noting Hamas is deliberately slow-rolling the return of bodies to maintain leverage. New regional tensions are rising, including reports of Egypt moving aggressive offensive weapons into the Sinai and Turkey calling for a pan-Islamic offensive against Israel. Schanzer notes that internal power struggles between tribes and a weakening Hamas could lead to political fragmentation in Gaza. 1922

Gaza Ceasefire and Regional Instability in the Middle East Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, with John Batchelor Schanzer analyzes the Gaza ceasefire, noting Hamas is deliberately slow-rolling the return of bodies to maintain leverage. New regional tensions are rising, including reports of Egypt moving aggressive offensive weapons into the Sinai and Turkey calling for a pan-Islamic offensive against Israel. Schanzer notes that internal power struggles between tribes and a weakening Hamas could lead to political fragmentation in Gaza. 1915