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Felipe “Mojave” Ramos is one of the biggest names and brightest stars in the world of poker. He's a GG Poker ambassador with $2.6 million in lifetime live MTT cashes.And in his native Brazil, he's a poker megastar who's constantly striving to give back to both his country and his community.You're probably getting sick of hearing me say this basically every week but, the reality is, the poker world is chock-full of amazing souls and Felipe is no exception.Despite never having met or really interacted before this conversation, I felt an instant connection with Felipe. It's hard to put into words, but I just immediately sensed this was a special cat who personifies greatness as a human being.But don't just take my word for it… In a few moments you'll get to judge for yourself.In today's conversation with Felipe “Mojave” Ramos, you're going to learn:The one thing in your control that can make or break your entire poker career.What Felipe believes poker is at its core.The amazing Mojave poker origin story.And much, MUCH more!And before you dive into today's show, I'd like to say a few words on behalf of the sponsor of CPG… me!If you love the podcast and wanna support my content creation addiction, there are a few real easy things you can do:Firstly if you've never had an account on poker platform Bovada and you live in the USA: Head to freenuffle.com where you can follow a few simple instructions (It only takes a few minutes, I pinky promise), get free access to $199 course Neutralize Flop Leads, and do your part in keeping this train a rolling.Secondly you can head to CPGMerch.com where you can buy a Chasing Poker Greatness branded hat or shirt and rep your favorite poker podcast in your favorite local cardroom.And finally, you can head to GreatnessVillage.com where you can opt-in to the CPG newsletter and level-up your poker network by plugging into a community that includes a mix of hobbyistis looking to take control of their poker destiny, hungry aspiring poker pros, and elite cash game crushers.Those links are freenuffle.com, CPGMerch.com, and GreatnessVillage.comNow without any further ado I bring to you Twitch superstar, GG Poker ambassador, and one of Brazil's favorite sons… Felipe “Mojave” Ramos!To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotionNew CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired wedding podcast. Firstly, in this week's episode, we discuss important tips for newlyweds buying a home. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, Again, Mike and Nick from Property Works New England, a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, join us to talk about real estate. Specifically, about newlyweds buying a home together and what to consider. Furthermore, newlyweds buying a home is probably the largest purchase most couples will ever make. Therefore, couples must create a list of their needs and wants. Inasmuch as you can afford, buy an appropriate size that will fit your budget and not break the bank. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guests: Realtors Mike Tran and Nick DeCaro from Property Works New Englandinfo@propertyworksct.com – 860-281-5688 Music: “Kia & DJ Sam's Tune” by Marty Q Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast 129: Crucial Considerations For Newlyweds Buying A Home Together. Wedding Tip Wednesday on Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited and Honeyfund, Dollar Tree, NameChangeKit.com Do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at engagedct@gmail.com or djsam@atmosphere-productions.com Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to fund the site and provide a service to the wedding community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/support

If a person is indisputably owed money and the debtor has not paid him, is he entitled to enter the debtor's store or home, and take merchandise equal to the value of the owed sum in lieu of payment?The Shulhan Aruch (Hoshen Mishpat 97) forbids seizing a debtor's property in lieu of payment, for two reasons. Firstly, Halacha forbids trespassing on somebody else's property, and this prohibition applies even to the property of somebody who owes the trespasser money. Secondly, when objects – as opposed to cash – are given as payment for a debt, they must first be assessed by evaluators assigned by the Bet Din (Rabbinical Court) (siman 101:9). A person may therefore not seize a debtor's possessions independently, as the precise value of those possessions must first be formally established before they can be used to repay the debt. He must make a claim in a Bet Din, rather than take the law into his own hands.This Halacha applies only to cases of owed money. If a person is owed a particular object, such as in a case of a thief who stole an item, then Halacha indeed allows the victim to seize the object in question, provided that he is certain beyond a doubt that the object he seizes belongs to him. Since no evaluation is necessary in such a case, it is within the individual's right to independently seize the object he is owed, without first appealing to a Bet Din.Summary: A person who is owed money may not seize the debtor's possessions in lieu of payment; he must make a claim in Bet Din. If a person is owed a particular object, then he may seize the object on his own, without consulting with a Bet Din, provided that he is certain beyond doubt that the item he seizes is owed to him.See the book- "Pure Money" by Dayan Cohen, pages 209-210.

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State of the PRP Nation (A Brief Interlude) We hope that your August is off to a fantastic start!  Of course, we had hoped to have Part 3 of our U2 "The Joshua Tree" discussion available for you by now; however, things have been moving a bit slowly here at the BlueZone Studio. If you miss hearing from your friends Brian & Sarah though, do not fear!  We want to clue you in to a couple of podcasts you may want to check out! Firstly, Wendy and Kevin of the wonderful MetaPod show just released their 26th episode, which features a conversation with us!  MetaPod's mission statement is to "unpack the web's most interesting podcasts and the stories behind them", so it was an honor to be considered as guests.  Please give the show a listen, and if you like what you hear, subscribe. https://www.metapodshow.com/2021/08/04/episode-26-sarah-and-brian-linnen-of-permanent-record-podcast/ Secondly, the mighty Craig Smith of the Pods & Sods Network is kicking off a new series of sidecasts called "Why We Love..." and yours truly was invited to join him for the inaugural episode.  I love Eric and Craig, so it was a real treat to spend a day with them, buying records and recording together.  Our episode should be released today, August 6, 2021, but it's not out at the time that I'm writing this, so here's a link to their website.  I'll replace it with a direct link to our show when it's available.  Eric and Craig are hilarious and I especially recommend their 20-episode look at the entire decade of the 1980s.  They are good people! https://podsodcast.com/ Thanks to you all for checking out these episodes and for giving our friends' shows your support.  We appreciate you making us look good! Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Follow us at https://twitter.com/permrecordpod Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod - we're ready to believe you! Cool Stuff Alert:  Visit our PRP Shop at https://www.redbubble.com/people/bluezonenetwork/  

Kelly & Leigh have been on the hunt for a savey product that truly replicates the results of IT Cosmetics CC Cream for AGES. Firstly because it's $63, and secondly because it's so damn popular that it's almost always sold out. Well turns out Leigh had the perfect dupe hiding in her stash this whole time and the Youbie had been telling her to try it for ages!  The list of products mentioned in this episode are below: SPENDYS Leigh: PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme Kelly: who is elijah HER SAVEYS Leigh: Chi Chi Super CC Cream Kelly: MODELS PREFER Priceline Sisterhood Lipstick SHOP MY STASH Leigh: Dr Naomi Skin Liftoff Super Oil Kelly: ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Body Oil EMPTIES Leigh: BATHEFEX Epsom Salt - Tuberose + Jasmine & Weleda Arnica Massage Oil Kelly: Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist   CREDITS Host: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Gia Moylan GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building on last week's conversation about Parkinson's Law, today Matt and Garrett take a look at PIE Time and what your time is really worth as a Ninja. Garrett reviews the history of PIE Time and how it came about. For those who may be unfamiliar with PIE Time, P = Productive Time (time that you'll actually get paid for - you, a customer, a contract); I = Indirectly Productive Time (FLOW time; Ninja Nine time – generates P time); and E = Everything Else Time. Our hosts break down each component of PIE Time, and give detailed examples of each. They review why no time is created equal, with Indirectly Productive “I” Time being the most important piece in terms of generating income. And although Everything Else “E” Time is sometimes referred to as “Non-Productive Time,” Matt and Garrett explain that this is still a crucial slice of the “PIE,” as it can indirectly help with your overall attitude and work ethic. They talk about goals for your I to P Time ratio, wherein for every two “I” hours you spend, you will be rewarded with one “P” hour at peak performance. You'll hear about “P” or “Paid” Time (showing property, going on listing appointments, writing and negotiating initial contracts), which is the easiest time to measure and is the basis for determining your worth per hour.  Matt and Garrett also discuss the three most important things you can do to increase your dollar per hour amount, the wide range of hourly rates they've seen in coaching, and finally, they dive into the numbers with great enthusiasm to illustrate exactly how knowing your worth can help you analyze your business, run it more efficiently, and make the best decisions possible for how and where to spend your valuable time. Let us know your feedback by joining the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theninjasellingpodcast. There you can also ask questions, give advice, and connect with other Ninjas. If you have not been accepted to the group yet, please check your messages for a follow-up from Matt. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit NinjaSelling.com/events for more information about upcoming open installations.   Episode Highlights:  Today's episode looks at what your time is really worth Time is a non-renewable resource Matt and Garrett dive into PIE Time - what it is and how it came about P = Productive Time (time that you'll actually get paid for - you, a customer, a contract) I = Indirectly Productive Time (FLOW time; Ninja Nine activities – generates P time)  E = Everything else time It was initially called “PIN Time” - the name has since evolved, but it's the exact same (the “N” stood for Non-Productive Time, but this had a somewhat negative connotation) Garrett feels that the label “Non-Productive Time” actually motivates people to become more efficient so they can move out of “Non-Productive” mode For the purposes of this podcast, E Time = Non-Productive Time - but it is not necessarily negative Some of your best time spent will be on E Time activities - it may not directly produce another transaction, but it's a valuable part of your role Example of big businesses having a risk management department - it does not generate revenue, but it protects the bottom line and helps the company run better, which produces more business Many E Time activities are something that an assistant can help you with I Time is where you will directly grow your business - it's the most important time you can use  The Ninja Nine are largely comprised of I Time If you are spending an inordinate amount of time on E Activities (e.g., a 3-hour closing), this is an opportunity to look at how you can better manage your systems to avoid this happening again Morning affirmations are an excellent example of E Time activities that do not directly bring about business, but are still important and worthwhile I Time is the one you absolutely want to put on your calendar, and you have complete control over Examples of I Time: Lunches with clients, Hour of Power, customer service calls - but they need to be spent connecting and asking FORD (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams) questions Deals with still go through if you don't do customer service calls, but you may not get any referrals out of them Not all time is created equal The truth will come out in your I:P Ratio Distinction between I Time and just living your life, seeing friends - sometimes your life is I Time You don't have to track your I:P Ratio, but if you're so inclined, for every “I” hour that you spend, you will be rewarded with a certain number of “P” hours - an ideal goal would be two “I” hours to one “P” hour, or even a 1:1 ratio Paid hours - “P” Time is where you can really have some power over your business (showing property, going on listing appointments, writing and negotiating initial contracts) These are also easiest to track and it's where we want to measure our value Take your total income and divide it just by your P hours to determine your worth per hour Knowing your dollar per hour can help you decide who to spend your P hours with (e.g., shuttling people around to look at properties when you know they're not ready to buy will bring your dollar per hour way down) The more effective you are with your I Time/Ninja Nine activities, the better your ratio gets because the better it produces P Time The most important things to work on to increase your dollar per hour are: 10 step Buyers Process, Sweet 16 Listing Presentation and your pre-listing interview The Power of the P (Process and Preparation) Income per P Hour versus Income per T Hour (total time when you include P and E time together) It's important to know your own numbers so you can work with them and identify where you can improve Analyzing your numbers will also help you make smart decisions with your business Track your numbers first thing in the morning It's very easy to do and doesn't take very long - you just have to be disciplined about it Schedule your time, manage your time, and track your time   Quotes: “What is your time really worth? And how can you scale it?” “When I think about certain N Time or E Time activities, those are some of the biggest things that fall into the Parkinson's Law of, Okay, maybe these things are of some level of importance - it's not helping us with any new business, but I'm not going to put it on my calendar because it's just kind of this everything else stuff. So it'll just kind of fill in the gaps. But then it starts to fill in the space where we have allowed for productive things.” “Firstly, we need to understand that it's not negative, just as you said, Matt. Some of your best time you're going to spend in your business is E time activities.” “These are the things that an assistant can help with. A lot of E Time activities are where you can bring somebody on board to help you, who can add value to your business and to your clients.” “Most businesses look at success as solidified contracts, right? So what we're trying to do is you're trying to make contracts come together.” “That's a good example - gratitudes and affirmations - E Time. I'm not stopping doing that… There's your identification right there of understanding where time is, but how things are important versus productive versus indirectly productive.” “I Time is the one thing where this is what you put on your calendar. This is the one thing that you have complete control over, but only you have control over. Nobody else does. But other things can take I Time away from you if you're not careful.” “It's only I Time if you actually are asking FORD questions.” “Depending on how you approach [I Time] that day, you can actually produce different results for yourself, depending on how you engage it.” “Customer service calls are invaluable I Time, and we've all watched it - your number one best source of referrals right now is the current people you're working with.” “There are a lot of Ninjas that I know that have built pretty amazing lives, that their lives turn into their I Time, and they wonder why they're so successful. There's people out there like, I don't know - I'm just living my life or going out and hanging out on the boat with friends...and I just got referrals coming in. Well yeah, because your life is I Time!” “If you're inclined to track it, there's a ratio that shows up that says, For every ‘I' hour that I do, I get rewarded with however many ‘P' hours that are there.” “When I'm coaching somebody, and somebody wants to track these numbers, my goal is to get them to a 1:1 [ratio].” “This is where you can figure out what your dollar per hour is - if you know that number, you get to make some very healthy business decisions about who you're spending your P hours with.” “Your I Time ratio is directly correlated to the power and efficiency and effectiveness of your I Time activities for your Ninja Nine. So the more effective you are with those activities, the better your ratio gets, because the better it produces P Time.” “So preparation and process - so important towards maximizing that income per hour.” “This is why it's important for you to know your own numbers, because once you know it, now you can change it. Now you can do stuff with it.” “If you take the time to learn this about your business...if you really want to be an educated business owner, and you really want to understand your platform, you should take the time to track these numbers and learn about it. Get a spreadsheet and start keeping track of all this. The data you will get out of it is absolutely amazing, too. So you can make smart decisions with your business.” “The point is to understand this so that you can be better at managing your time, so you understand the value of doing a Monday morning agenda, understand the value of time blocking your calendar for your Ninja Nine activities, so that you can see what your time is worth.”   Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at    TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA   Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events  Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli   The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group

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People are very creative, although many would not describe themselves that way.  This is often the case because the environment they have experienced has been unfriendly toward innovation.  Had they been given the right opportunity to be creative, then a lot of excellent previously untapped ideas would have come forth.  In firms, we do have idea sessions and sometimes even specific brainstorming sessions, but it is rare that these actually produce anything other than a major hole in our calendar.  Or sometimes we have the opposite problem.  There are some really good ideas generated and then nothing is ever done with them. They duly join all the other great, but wasted “dead on arrival” ideas, in the communal graveyard for corporate innovation.  Even if the leaders have done a good job and created a culture favouring innovation, there are still many leagues to travel, before any of these idea ever see their application light of day.    Ideas start individually.  The stimulation for the idea can come from anywhere and firm's motivated idea generators are often constantly accumulating knowledge and tapping into networks, seeking glimmers and sparks for ideas. The bigger the networks and the broader the spread of attention, the more likely inspiration will strike.  We all want more creativity in our companies, which is good. However, ask yourself, “what quality and quantity of networks are we assisting our team members to tap into, to spur new ideas?”.   Ideas need careful cultivation. Firstly, we need to have staff sufficiently engaged to care to make things better around here.  That statement may eliminate a large chunk of the population right there.  Consistent engagement survey numbers in Japan place the “highly engaged” category in the 5%-7% range, which means the rest of the crew may be lukewarm about making any efforts to generate great ideas.  If you are turning up for the monthly pay packet, genius idea generation excitement may not be on your horizon.   The engaged person coming up with the idea will still need to have a clear understanding of the purpose of their work and the company's direction.  Are the bosses in your company doing a good enough job communicating the WHY.  If we suddenly called the youngest, most junior staff, would they know what was the firm's purpose? There is no point in building a better mousetrap, if the company strategy has pivoted all the attention and investment to cat breeding, as the central business model.  These engaged staff must also feel encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and try something new.  Why would they feel like that?  What are the senior leadership team doing on a daily basis to inculcate that type of “take risks in innovation” culture in the organisation?   The way the leaders communicate about new ideas and particularly, how they treat others who have gone down the innovation road, is the clear proof would-be creators are watching like hawks. They have to be competent, smart people in the first place to come up with worthwhile ideas. There are also poseurs, dilettantes and wannabes invading the field of firm idea generation. They may be the Dunning-Kruger poster children in the team, who believe they are smarter and more capable than they actually are and whose ideas are worthless.  This is tricky, because the leaders have to accept that there will be both wheat and chaff involved in the idea generation effort.  If smart people see that even not so smart people are encouraged to come up with ideas, they are likely to become braver and more confident about pushing their own “genius” ideas forward.   The idea still needs journey sponsors.  Others inside the company have to be able to see the idea's potential.  Often there will be some form of collaboration to redirect the idea, expand it, shrink it , wrangle it and tweak it in a way which makes it more applicable for the business to pursue.   Imagining you can swan up to senior management with your shiny idea, without having gone through some harmonisation process, down in the belly of the machine, is usually wishful thinking.  You need allies, promoters and mentors.   Idea champions must emerge to shepherd the idea up the decision-making chain.  This sounds easy, except that most bosses are massively time poor and have very short concentration spans for anything other than what they need to be working on.  Their lives are a hapless series of meetings from dawn till late at night, with rabid emailing crushed into the gaps. There is also the problem of idea pirates boarding ship and stealing the idea for their own career acceleration.  Many a subordinate has seen the boss showcase their idea, as if it were their own, as they ingratiate themselves with the senior executives. You remain invisible, but your boss is celebrated, rewarded and promoted.   Selling ideas to senior management can be a fraught exercise depending on the company's situation.  If the company is losing money, there is little appetite for anything but firing people and slashing and burning their way out of trouble.  Ideas require investments of time, human resources and cash in most cases – all of which are generally in short supply at the best of times.  Having a great idea at the wrong time isn't helpful.  Microsoft launched their Microsoft Tablet a decade ahead of Steve Job's iPad and in 2004 they launched their Microsoft SPOT Watch, again many years ahead of Apple's IWatch's 2015 debut.  Both Microsoft products failed, but both proved great successes for Apple.  Timing, timing, timing.   Having an express lane created for good ideas make a lot of sense.  Getting smart ideas in front of the top people is key.  Being able to shepherd good ideas through the firm's convoluted internal systems is a differentable advantage.  Skipping layers however is a political minefield in Silo Land, but if the express lane is there, then blocker megalomaniac middle management bosses can be cleared in a single bound, like a running back over a linebacker.  So do you have such an express lane for good, new ideas in your company?   The ideas are there, hidden away perhaps, but they are there.  The leader's job is to usher them forth and up the decision making chain of command, until they become a reality.  The boss cohort's inability to apply ideas is one of the great white collar crimes of leadership in the modern era.        

Tony Hughes points out that we live in a digital-first world. 2020 was a catalyst for accelerating what people are describing as the 4th industrial revolution. He emphasizes that “There's timeless principles of selling that we need to adapt as we modernize the way that we engage clients.” One of the big trends is that companies are shifting resources from field selling to using the tech stack to sell digitally. So how can you drive change in a digital world? How do you excel with digital selling? Tony Hughes shares his take in this episode of Sales Reinvented! Outline of This Episode [1:11] Digital and social selling  [3:41] How to improve your digital selling  [7:35] Tony's digital selling blueprint [9:46] Attributes that lead to greatness [12:19] Tools + techniques + strategies [16:46] Top 3 digital selling dos and don'ts [19:27] Tony demonstrates the power of connections How to improve your digital selling  Most buyer's journeys begin in their trusted online network. They seek social proof for the things that they're looking at purchasing. Tony was talking to a group of 18 CEOs about modernizing the way they sell. One was the CEO in Australia for a North American company that sells into the pharmacy industry. The two highest-performing territories in North America didn't have salespeople in them for four months out of the year. This company had been convinced that they needed to maintain mindshare with pharmacists. When they interviewed the pharmacists and business owners they found some interesting things.  Firstly, the pharmacists noted that when the reps called on them, it took them away from serving customers. Secondly, they thought the information being shared with them was just marketing material that they'd rather get in an email or snail mail. The only thing the buyer valued is that they were getting a great price. So this company decided to run some testing in Australia, removing their reps completely. The business has never been stronger. Tony's point? The belief that bots can never replace you is nonsense.  Tony's digital selling blueprint Tony believes that any blueprint has to begin with understanding your ideal customer profile. You need to think about their: Firmographics: What is their vertical? How big are they? Where are they located? Technographics: What are the attributes of the organizations? What is their competition? Psychographics: Are they in a growth mindset? Are they in crisis? Do they outsource? Are they trying to innovate and disrupt the market?  Companies with a growth mindset are the most likely to purchase.  Then you need to look at the buyer personas—those that say “yes” or form a consensus. You then build the conversation narrative. Once you do that, you need to map the buyer's journey and go and be where they are. It will certainly include social media, but it will be in other places as well. You move away from the “us” narrative because no one wants to hear it. You need to lead with a narrative about how they can drive improved results in their role. If you do all of that well, they'll want to understand why you would be the best solution for them.  What three attributes does Tony believe lead to greatness? Listen to find out! Tools + techniques + strategies Tony recommends that you look at the tech stack that you've got. How can you use what you already have? Would your boss say you're a good user of CRM? Do you capture meeting notes, build a dashboard, and identify the next best actions to take?  Secondly, use the sales intelligence tools available to you, such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator. You can also build searches that monitor for trigger events within your customer base as well as your ICPs and buyer personas within the marketplace.  Can you do pragmatic research? Are you using sales intelligence tools that get you emails and phone numbers? Tony believes the fastest path—and highest probability to a new sale—is when you can provide relevance and context through a trusted relationship and a trigger event. Listen to learn what Tony does with this.  Listen to find out what Tony's top digital selling dos and don'ts are—some might surprise you! The power of connection A great friend of Tony's is a CEO who just took a role with a new company. As they were talking over breakfast, Tony offered to introduce someone who would be a good fit as a client. When Tony's friend posted a LinkedIn update about his new role, he liked it, commented, and shared it. He tagged the name of the person he thought would be a good client and said “You two should get together.” This person responded within five minutes and messaged Tony's friend.  Connect with Tony Hughes Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter  Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Generally speaking, if a person sells a property without first offering it to the owner of the neighboring property, the neighbor can approach Bet Din (the Rabbinical Court) and demand the sale's revocation. The rule of "Bar Masra" dictates that a prospective seller of property must first offer the land or building to the neighbor before selling it to a third party, and if he did not, the neighbor can demand that the sale be annulled so that he can purchase the property.There are, however, a number of exceptions to this rule, as discussed by the Shulhan Aruch (Hoshen Mishpat, 175). Firstly, if a house was sold to somebody in need of a home, such as a person whose house burned down, Heaven forbid, then the neighbor cannot demand the sale's revocation. Since the person who purchased the home is in dire need of a place to live, this buyer takes precedence over the neighbor, who already has a home and seeks merely to expand his assets (Rama on Hoshen Mishpat, 49.)Furthermore, if the individual sells his property due to an immediate need for cash, and the buyer produced the money up front while the neighbor would need time to secure a loan, Bet Din does not revoke the sale. Here, too, one of the parties involved has a particular need that overrides the general preference afforded to the owner of the neighboring property. (Hoshen Mishpat, 43)Another case in which the rule of "Bar Masra" does not apply is where the neighbor wishes to purchase the property for somebody else, such as his child or colleague. The rule of "Bar Masra" was enacted due to the unique benefit the neighbor could potentially derive from purchasing an adjoining property. Therefore, if he does not plan on using the property himself but rather to purchase it for somebody else, he is not given preference over other prospective buyers. (Hoshen Mishpat, 22)Finally, if the seller wishes to give the property for the purpose of a Mitzva, such as to serve as a synagogue, Yeshiva or charitable organization, the neighbor cannot demand the sale's revocation. (Hoshen Mishpat, 55)The authorities disagree as to whether the law of "Bar Masra" applies when somebody rents the adjoining property. May the renter demand the annulment of the sale of the neighboring property, or is this Halacha restricted to cases where the neighbor owns the adjoining property? The Shulhan Aruch rules that only one who owns the neighboring property can demand the sale's revocation, whereas the Rama (Rabbi Moshe Isserles, Poland, 1525-1572) maintains that even a person renting a house can demand the revocation of the sale of a neighboring house. In such a case, therefore, one must consult with a competent Halachic authority for guidance. (Hoshen Mishpat, 60)Summary: If a person sold his property without first offering it to the owner of the neighboring property, the neighbor can generally have the sale annulled so that he can purchase the property. This provision does not apply in the following cases: 1) the buyer did not have any other home in which to live; 2) the seller was in immediate need for money and the buyer was able to pay in full up front; 3) the neighbor wishes to purchase the house for somebody else; 4) the buyer purchased the house for a Mitzva, such as to be used as a synagogue.If the neighbor rents the facility, and does not own it, it is unclear whether or not he enjoys the right of first of refusal; in such a case one must consult a competent Halachic authority for guidance.See the book- "Pure Money" by Dayan Cohen, pages 179-181.

Governments would like to take credit for the level of entrepreneurship in their countries. Entrepreneurship leads to value creation (happier voters) and economic growth (more to tax). But, as Per Bylund points out in the Seen, The Unseen And The Unrealized (Mises.org/E4B_129_Video), governments' actions restrain entrepreneurship. Dr. Samuele Murtinu joins the Economics For Business podcast to explain both how and why governments fail in their best efforts to help entrepreneurial businesses succeed. Key Takeaways And Actionable Insights Europe has an entrepreneurship problem. European economies exhibit lower growth rates than the US. At the firm level, there are fewer unicorns, and fewer new technology-based firms or innovative startups and innovative ventures in general. Venture capital markets are very thin, and most venture financing is debt, which is (as Sergio Alberich described in Episode #123: Mises.org/E4B_123), a poorer choice for startups and young firms than equity. Consequently, European countries see a lower level of innovative startup behavior. Existing firms have low levels of R&D spending. And, generally, there is an inability to turn the innovative inputs that are available into innovative outputs — new markets and industries tend not to emerge in Europe first. And the European mindset tends to favor the idea of the entrepreneurial state — the state is thought to be where good ideas and good initiatives come from. Governments see launching their own venture capital funds as a new means. The key idea of the entrepreneurial state is deep involvement in economic affairs, including funding basic research, financing, shaping and directing R&D investments, and thereby creating new markets. The centrally coordinated state is seen as the driving force for the development of innovation and technological progress. For this mindset, government venture capital seems to be an available means. So governments start and implement venture capital funds — the terminology is Public Venture Capital. These are companies and funds that are fully owned, fully funded (no limited partner structure) and fully managed by government bureaucrats, with the purpose of investing in innovative startups. Firstly, Governments get the concept wrong at a fundamental level: they have the wrong goals. Private venture capital funds and even hybrids like sovereign wealth funds have clear goals: rapid, high-level capital appreciation by investing in startups at an early stage and exiting as quickly as possible in a liquidity event such as a commercial sale or an IPO. Government venture capital may have “social” goals such as encouraging industry sectors, favoring regional technological development, boosting economic growth, and providing jobs. These are vague and unclear, and may contradict individual company business plans (such as automation and minimization of labor costs). With the wrong goals, it's impossible to succeed. For example, the selection process for private VCs choosing firms for fund portfolios is rigorously goal-directed and VC firms have honed their candidate identification and due diligence processes in order to maximize their chances of winning from the very first steps in the investment process. Government funds lack this clarity and therefore can't develop the requisite expertise. Governments have difficulty letting go of control. Private VC's have also honed the role of the contract between them and the firms in which they invest, and with the limited partners who provide the investment capital. The contract with the startup firms is as “hands-off” as possible (see, for example, the SAFE contract — Simple Agreement For Future Equity — available for free download and free use from the Y-Combinator website: YCombinator.com/Documents) and the contract with Limited Partners gives them no role in the management of the fund. Private VC's understand that high levels of control are not appropriate to the adaptive management of immature firms in rapidly changing environments. Government bureaucrats directing investments in startups are averse to this kind of hands-off management. Governments can't get incentives right, and consequently can't hire the best executives. Private VC managers are highly incentivized. In the largest and most successful funds, they receive high salaries and a 20% participation in fund appreciation. The best individuals from the most prestigious business schools are hired to compete with their peers for promotions and partnerships. The most successful funds attract the most capital from the deepest pocketed sources, and the cycle of success rolls on. Public VCs can't attract the same quality of human capital. Typically, managers are paid a fixed salary, which can't be seen as out-of-bounds from the perspective of bureaucratic rules and standards. If there are bonuses, they are calculated in what Professor Murtinu called a “gloomy” way. No-one is going to break any income-equity norms. Professor Murtinu's rigorous data-rich analysis proves beyond any doubt the failure of Public Venture Capital. In order to analyze Public Venture Capital performance, Professor Murtinu utilized the VICO database, a comprehensive data set about venture capital backed companies in high tech industries in seven European countries. He reinforced it with additional data sources, and was able to run a comparison of the performance of firms that received public venture capital backing and those that received no venture capital. The data sets covered 25 years. The result: no statistical difference between the performance of the two sets of firms. Public Venture Capital had no effect. It was a waste. This was true across all possible variables: productivity, whether total factor productivity or partial factor productivity like labor or capital, sales growth, employment growth, innovation outcomes, exits. The opposite is the case for private venture capital backed firms. In the same kind of analysis, private venture backed firms are statistically superior on every dimension. The overall impact of private venture capital is very clear and highly positive. There is one possible step in the right direction: government becomes a limited investor. Public venture capital can syndicate with private venture capital, and so long as the investment is less than 50% of the fund total, and has no say on selection of investments, on due diligence, on governance, on monitoring, and on timing or type of exits, it is possible that the investment outcome can be positive. The European Commission is currently considering this role for Public Venture Capital. Additional Resource "Public vs. Private Venture Capital" (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_129_PDF

Governments would like to take credit for the level of entrepreneurship in their countries. Entrepreneurship leads to value creation (happier voters) and economic growth (more to tax). But, as Per Bylund points out in the Seen, The Unseen And The Unrealized (Mises.org/E4B_129_Video), governments' actions restrain entrepreneurship. Dr. Samuele Murtinu joins the Economics For Business podcast to explain both how and why governments fail in their best efforts to help entrepreneurial businesses succeed. Key Takeaways And Actionable Insights Europe has an entrepreneurship problem. European economies exhibit lower growth rates than the US. At the firm level, there are fewer unicorns, and fewer new technology-based firms or innovative startups and innovative ventures in general. Venture capital markets are very thin, and most venture financing is debt, which is (as Sergio Alberich described in Episode #123: Mises.org/E4B_123), a poorer choice for startups and young firms than equity. Consequently, European countries see a lower level of innovative startup behavior. Existing firms have low levels of R&D spending. And, generally, there is an inability to turn the innovative inputs that are available into innovative outputs — new markets and industries tend not to emerge in Europe first. And the European mindset tends to favor the idea of the entrepreneurial state — the state is thought to be where good ideas and good initiatives come from. Governments see launching their own venture capital funds as a new means. The key idea of the entrepreneurial state is deep involvement in economic affairs, including funding basic research, financing, shaping and directing R&D investments, and thereby creating new markets. The centrally coordinated state is seen as the driving force for the development of innovation and technological progress. For this mindset, government venture capital seems to be an available means. So governments start and implement venture capital funds — the terminology is Public Venture Capital. These are companies and funds that are fully owned, fully funded (no limited partner structure) and fully managed by government bureaucrats, with the purpose of investing in innovative startups. Firstly, Governments get the concept wrong at a fundamental level: they have the wrong goals. Private venture capital funds and even hybrids like sovereign wealth funds have clear goals: rapid, high-level capital appreciation by investing in startups at an early stage and exiting as quickly as possible in a liquidity event such as a commercial sale or an IPO. Government venture capital may have “social” goals such as encouraging industry sectors, favoring regional technological development, boosting economic growth, and providing jobs. These are vague and unclear, and may contradict individual company business plans (such as automation and minimization of labor costs). With the wrong goals, it's impossible to succeed. For example, the selection process for private VCs choosing firms for fund portfolios is rigorously goal-directed and VC firms have honed their candidate identification and due diligence processes in order to maximize their chances of winning from the very first steps in the investment process. Government funds lack this clarity and therefore can't develop the requisite expertise. Governments have difficulty letting go of control. Private VC's have also honed the role of the contract between them and the firms in which they invest, and with the limited partners who provide the investment capital. The contract with the startup firms is as “hands-off” as possible (see, for example, the SAFE contract — Simple Agreement For Future Equity — available for free download and free use from the Y-Combinator website: YCombinator.com/Documents) and the contract with Limited Partners gives them no role in the management of the fund. Private VC's understand that high levels of control are not appropriate to the adaptive management of immature firms in rapidly changing environments. Government bureaucrats directing investments in startups are averse to this kind of hands-off management. Governments can't get incentives right, and consequently can't hire the best executives. Private VC managers are highly incentivized. In the largest and most successful funds, they receive high salaries and a 20% participation in fund appreciation. The best individuals from the most prestigious business schools are hired to compete with their peers for promotions and partnerships. The most successful funds attract the most capital from the deepest pocketed sources, and the cycle of success rolls on. Public VCs can't attract the same quality of human capital. Typically, managers are paid a fixed salary, which can't be seen as out-of-bounds from the perspective of bureaucratic rules and standards. If there are bonuses, they are calculated in what Professor Murtinu called a “gloomy” way. No-one is going to break any income-equity norms. Professor Murtinu's rigorous data-rich analysis proves beyond any doubt the failure of Public Venture Capital. In order to analyze Public Venture Capital performance, Professor Murtinu utilized the VICO database, a comprehensive data set about venture capital backed companies in high tech industries in seven European countries. He reinforced it with additional data sources, and was able to run a comparison of the performance of firms that received public venture capital backing and those that received no venture capital. The data sets covered 25 years. The result: no statistical difference between the performance of the two sets of firms. Public Venture Capital had no effect. It was a waste. This was true across all possible variables: productivity, whether total factor productivity or partial factor productivity like labor or capital, sales growth, employment growth, innovation outcomes, exits. The opposite is the case for private venture capital backed firms. In the same kind of analysis, private venture backed firms are statistically superior on every dimension. The overall impact of private venture capital is very clear and highly positive. There is one possible step in the right direction: government becomes a limited investor. Public venture capital can syndicate with private venture capital, and so long as the investment is less than 50% of the fund total, and has no say on selection of investments, on due diligence, on governance, on monitoring, and on timing or type of exits, it is possible that the investment outcome can be positive. The European Commission is currently considering this role for Public Venture Capital. Additional Resource "Public vs. Private Venture Capital" (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_129_PDF

The Olympics are a sporting event like no other and in this episode, we celebrate two great British Olympians of the past Anita Neil and Hugh 'Jumbo' Edwards. These are two very different athletes from completely different backgrounds, but each highlights the Olympic spirit at its finest. Firstly, Dan speaks to a British Olympic pioneer Anita Neil who was the first black woman to represent Great Britain at the games. Anita was an extraordinary sprinter who represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and the 1972 games in Munich. Anita and Dan discuss he journey to the Olympics, her experiences there and the struggles she faced trying to compete at the highest level.Then Dan speaks to Gavin Jamieson about the extraordinary life of Hugh 'Jumbo' Edwards. A legend in the sport of rowing he competed in the Oxford Cambridge boat race, won three races at the Henley Regatta and then went on to the Los Angeles Olympics in 1932 where he won two Olympic gold medals in the space of an hour; a record that stills stands today. During the Second World War, he joined the RAF and was a decorated pilot in Bomber Command and later in life became an innovative rowing coach.Listen to our recent episode examing the history of the Olympics with Professor Martin Polley here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired wedding podcast. So, in this episode, if you're thinking of a food truck wedding, here are a few things to consider. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In this episode, Food truck weddings have been growing in popularity over the years, because they're convenient, within any budget, and have lots of tasty options for food and drinks. If you're thinking of a food truck wedding, here are a few things to consider. Firstly, it's important to coordinate with your venue and caterer. Frankly, too many guests and slow service is not good for anyone! Therefore, you must find out how long it takes to serve your guests. The variety of choices from a food truck is endless. So, let your tastebuds go wild. From pizza to tacos and BBQ to a dessert food truck, you'll just have to make a decision. We suggest checking out a previous podcast episode with our interview with Lizzie's Food Truck. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam's Tune” by Marty Q Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 128: A Food Truck Wedding? Here Are Some Things To Consider. Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited with Honeyfund, Namechangekit.com and Dollar Tree. Do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at engagedct@gmail.com or djsam@atmosphere-productions.com Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged Connecticut © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn't cost the user anything when links are clicked. Moreover, this allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to fund the site and provide a service. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/support

Visit nutrisense.io use the discount code PCOSORACLE which will give $25 the first month. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular form of exercise in the PCOS community. Research has identified HIIT as being beneficial for insulin resistance, a condition in which around 70% of women with PCOS suffer from. But should HIIT be your go to form of cardio or workout if you have PCOS? If you have ever asked yourself, why am I not losing weight or why isn't my PCOS improving, I am eating well and exercising, what is going on? A possible reason is that the type of exercise you are doing is not helping your hormones and in turn your PCOS. Here's some of the stuff we're going to cover in today's video: -Firstly, we will look at what HIIT is -What the studies shows about HIIT for PCOS -Next, you will learn the pros and cons of HIIT and Low Intensity Steady State Cardio for PCOS Ultimately, you will find out if HIIT is good for PCOS. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

With the “Great Resignation” in full swing, Tori Dunlap shares how to we can make the decision whether to return to work or start a business. She shares her personal experience after leaving her career to become a business owner. RESOURCES Tello: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello  Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly  Her First $100k: http://www.herfirst100k.com 

Today's episode dives into Parkinson's Law and its two main components. Firstly, work expands to fill the time allotted, meaning that if you give yourself a certain amount of time to work on a given task, you're going to use up all that time to get it done. For example, if you tell yourself you need to make a phone call by the end of the week, you'll switch back and forth between tasks until you finally arrive at the end of the week and rush to get it done. The second piece of Parkinson's law states that time will be spent inversely proportional to the importance of an activity. In other words, we typically spend less time on important tasks, like creating a business plan, than we do on unimportant tasks, like scrolling through social media.  Matt and Garrett explain why Parkinson's Law is primed to be broken, and how Ninjas can go against it by making the absolute best use of their time and spending it in a highly productive, highly focused, highly motivated frame of mind. Top agents look at which tasks are going to produce the biggest and best returns, and make those first priority with no negotiation. Our hosts also discuss the importance of using a schedule to give yourself set times to work on certain goals, rather than leaving your calendar open-ended and allowing for distractions. This way you're setting yourself up to work with maximum efficiency within that devoted time block, and you'll be able to fully concentrate on your other Ninja Systems later on, or even enjoy events in your personal life, without having unfinished projects looming over your head. Accountability partners can also help you stay on task and be on purpose with your hours. And most importantly, being aware of Parkinson's Law is the first step to overcoming it. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theninjasellingpodcast. There you can also ask questions, give advice, and connect with other Ninjas. If you have not been accepted to the group yet, please check your messages for a follow-up from Matt. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit NinjaSelling.com/events for more information about upcoming open installations.   Episode Highlights:  A reminder to submit your topic requests and suggestions on the Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook group Today's topic is about Parkinson's Law and how to maximize the way you manage your schedule and time The first part of Parkinson's Law is, “Work expands to fill the time allotted” If you give yourself a certain amount of time to work on something, you're going to use up all that time You're spending mental time and energy thinking about a given task up until the moment you get started If we had just hammered it out and completed the job right away, we wouldn't have spent all that time with it looming over us and taking up mental space Then we can actually be more efficient as we tackle other tasks as well Real estate review is a great example of this Switching between tasks also wastes time Give yourself a set time to work on something instead of leaving it open-ended and allowing for distractions (e.g., allotting 45 minutes to complete your Monday morning agenda rather than letting it drag out for a day and a half) You incur an Opportunity Cost when you allow things to take up more time than is necessary Put goals on your calendar and schedule time to work on them instead of leaving the completion date vague (e.g., “I've got to get that done this summer”), otherwise it will keep getting pushed off over and over again Be reasonable and give yourself enough time to complete a task, but Garrett is also up for the challenge to see if you can actually get things done faster than you think Part Two of Parkinson's Law is that time will be spent inversely proportioned to the importance of the activity Business plan is a good example of this - we often spend more time scrolling through Facebook than we do focusing on developing a business plan that will create direction and growth Another example is that we often choose to spend our time and energy picking up fast food instead of cooking healthy meals at home that will nourish our bodies Prioritize the Ninja Nine, run the system of a weekly routine, and you'll see incredible results Top producers go against Parkinson's Law as they make the absolute best use of their time and spend it in a highly productive, highly focused, highly motivated frame of mind They look at which tasks are going to produce the biggest and best returns, and that's what gets their time with no negotiation If you don't focus on the most important tasks, they'll quickly find themselves in equilibrium with unimportant tasks, and you definitely do not want that This ties back to our episode about Extreme Ownership and having discipline in your life Ask yourself if you had integrity today and showed up for the things you said you were going to do Try to practice this and make sure you schedule time for important activities If you take care of these first, it leaves plenty of time for your Hour of Power, customer service calls, etc. Accountability partners can be incredibly helpful (unless they let you off the hook) If you tell yourself you are finished at 6 o'clock, you'll be more efficient with the time you've given yourself instead of letting it spill over into all hours of the night Having a detailed schedule will help you do this - don't just write “Ninja Activities” between 8 and 10 o'clock This is called not being on purpose with those hours The first step is to experiment with your calendar and analyze what works for you Remember that it will constantly change and evolve based on what's going on in your life But making sure you're scheduling enough time to get everything done means that you can focus and be present in other areas of your life, rather than being distracted by everything you need to do later Be aware of Parkinson's Law and know that you can overcome it   Quotes: “If you have enough time to do something, naturally that's just what we do.” “Your brain is actually burdened with it not being done, which stops you from being able to run at the highest efficiency with the other tasks.” “You need to set time aside, you need to focus on it, schedule it and get it done, get it completed. Because as of right now, we've got no deadline on it, we have dreams of this thing we want to do. And the reality is it's just taking time and energy and effort to be successful moving forward. Because again, it will expand, it will keep expanding and keep expanding until it has to be done.” “I think there are things we can get done way faster than we ever imagined.” “So we'll spend less time on important tasks and more time on unimportant tasks.” “It's funny how we interpret things of what I have time for and what I don't have time for.” “I think you can also make sure that those 30 minutes are in a high productive zone of doing that important task, versus, let's say, 25 of minutes of that being done doing unimportant things.” “I think the law is primed to be broken. And I think that if you're running without focus, this is how everything just kind of equalizes out. This is how the majority of the population runs their life, is time being spent inversely proportionate to the importance of the activity.” “I do think highly focused, highly motivated, top producers in anything that you're setting your heart into, they go against this law. Because they are going and starting their days and saying, Okay, what are the things that are going to produce me the biggest and best returns that I have for the future here? And that's what gets their time with no negotiation.” “They're approaching it along the lines of, Nope, this gets my time, first and foremost, upfront. And if I have time for the unimportant activities, I will let them kind of fill the void.” “[The Monday morning agenda] is a very important activity. And it gets so little time, particularly when you let that time just expand. And man, if you contracted that, and just took care of that...it's going to help you take care of showing up for an Hour of Power, customer service calls.” “Now it's not just you letting yourself down, it's letting somebody else down, which is way more powerful. We are way more inclined to let ourselves down before we let somebody else down. And that's why accountability partners work so incredibly well.” “If you can help yourself get to that level of intensity internally, where you're not condemning yourself, but you're being honest with yourself, you're going to be able to control this a lot more.” “What's so interesting about that person that gives themselves 24 hours, and if I need to, I'll be up till three in the morning - some of the most efficient people I know, that are cranking out really high levels of business, are done by 6 o'clock.” “This is not available time to work, which means you become more efficient with the time that you've given yourself.” “When you watch somebody who's struggling with the Ninja Nine, I'll be like, Show me your schedule. And we'll get into their schedule. And their schedule says from 8 to 10 o'clock, it just says Ninja Activities - just wide open Ninja Activities between this time.” “This is called not being on purpose with those hours.” “It needs to be scheduled out so you have a start time and a finish time. You can complete it rather than this, I'm just going to fill the Ninja stuff in this time. And you wonder why you're not getting it all done. You wonder why you're floundering. You wonder why you're stressed out and last minute trying to cram stuff in. That simple thing will change your calendar.” “Acknowledge that this law exists, and then acknowledge that you can break it. You can overcome this one… Having awareness of [Parkinson's Law] helps you recalibrate.”   Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at    TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA   Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events  Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli   The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group

Today's parliamentary sitting was nothing short of a commotion, after the Palace released a statement that the Agong was "very disappointed" and expected the annulment of the Emergency Ordinances to be debated in Parliament. Firstly, we look at what this means and its repercussions. We then dive into the political implications of this development. Image Source: hairul_nizam, Shutterstock

Dear me could this be true? Well let's go behind the behavioural scenes here and look at how signs are created on our reality. Firstly, we need to understand that we can't experience reality. We can only experience our perception of it. Our perception is a very personal, unique, psychological construct which we create, whether we are aware of this or not. Gravity doesn't require us to believe in it. It just is whether we believe in it or not. We know from the world of quantum physics and consciousness research that what we focus on is all we will get to the exclusion of everything else. We can only experience one radio station at a time. What we do not focus on ceases to exist in our experience. All the radio stations which we cannot tune into still exist. Just not in our experience. When I first began thinking about becoming a behavioural coach and trainer, I also considered very seriously perhaps becoming a personal trainer. I went to one of the highly regarded schools in that space and spoke to a couple of experts. In fact, one of the senior personal trainers invited me to attend and observe a personal training session for one of his clients. I had to wait about a week for the opportunity to be an observer of this fellow's training session. Was looking forward to it a lot. In that week I began observing ‘signs' that perhaps I was onto something. That perhaps at long last I had discovered a vocation which aligned to my values and everything I stand for! I was internally combusting with the potential. I was fully tuned into ‘personal training business FM.' Driving the streets, I began noticing personal trainers everywhere, in all (well not all, most) parks I drove by. It was like my behavioural/psychological algorithm kicked and deleted all that was not PT FM and expanded and bought to my attention everything PT FM. Now, I can clearly hear you may be saying, that well its reasonably obvious that if you are intensely thinking about something it will effect what grabs your attention out in the world. I would fully agree with you. So what has this got to do with signs? Great question. It was a few days later I was in my gym just warming up for my session, riding a bike. Overhead speakers always played music normally tuned into some radio station. Heavens to Betsy next thing you know I hear an ad promoting a career in personal training!!! I had never heard such an ad. I mean I had never previously heard anything on the radio promoting a career in this space. As I listened I began think, oh my lord this IS a sign! It get's even better though! As I listened intently to the entire ad it was from the actual school I had visited and where I was going a few days later to watch a PT session!! It took my breath away as I thought…oh my!!! This is definitely a sign I am onto something!!! Amazing!!!.... continue reading at Insights Blog Trust this brings value to you or someone you know. Find more about Emotional Fitness on www.joepane.com.au Thank you so much for your 5-star ratings on Apple podcasts and for your amazing reviews. If you're wondering how to leave a rating and a review, please checkout the step by step guide we've put together for you https://bit.ly/2VUNxko ------------------------------ Let's connect Emotional Fitness Hub, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram @joepaneinsights

On episode 137 this week I am joined Brian Formato, CEO of Leadersurf, a leadership development company that helps leaders be more self-aware and service orientate through the power of surfing retreats. Brian was previously a guest on episode 27 several years ago and it is great to have him back. I love that I get to share his incredible organisation with our ever-expanding ABTY community. In the episode you will hear: 06:10 Corporate leadership programmes not delivering sustainable impact 09:30 the ocean as teacher 10:00 leave your ego at the beach otherwise the ocean will pound it out of you - Erik Logan CEO world surf league 11:00 focusing right in front of you and scanning the horizon for what's coming 13:45 this is not a jolly, it's self-awareness, science and service 15:00 balanced leaders are self-aware of their superpowers and their kryptonite 18:00 LeaderSurf legacies 20:00 identifying your Groove and what makes your company better, special, or different 21:30 even the best surfers bail, therefore we should learn how to fall 26:00 Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer 27:45 would you thrive working for you? 33:30 when you get pounded by a wave, the worst thing you can do is fight it 35:00 it's not the quantity of the time together, it's the quality 38:15 in order to cross an ocean you have to have the confidence to lose sight of the shore 41:00 learning more about his Father's leadership through a letter from a former employee I really hope this conversation inspires you to do two things. Firstly, do more of what you love and secondly, aspire to be a better leader every single day. Make a commitment to help those around you thrive in your presence. Be the greenhouse my friends. Please do share this with someone whose heart and mind you wish to inspire too. Always love Ryan Connect with Brian Formato Website: https://www.leadersurf.com/about https://www.groovemanagement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersurf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadersurf Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leadersurf1 Leadership and Surfing Discussion Panel with Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director at Duke Group: https://youtu.be/nCsSaRlWLzY Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

What a week it was for Orange with two massive parties within 7 days. Firstly, there was Orange Freedom on the 19th of July, Fire's re-opening party (following a 16 month closure because of the global pandemic), and then we rounded off the As One Festival on Sunday night with another Orange.The next one will be in five weeks' time at the end of the August Bank Holiday weekend. To keep you going until then, here's a brand new podcast from one of the DJs who played at both those Orange parties, Zach Burns:

With Space Jam: A New Legacy in theaters and on HBOMAX now, I thought I would release my exclusive interview with some key members of the cast & crew! Firstly, I'd like to thank Cakeworthy for sending this beautiful jersey my way that I wore on my third viewing of the film at the Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles, CA. Link to buy: CAKEWORTHY SPACE JAM JERSEY The Interviews: Friend of the Podcast and co-star of Space Jam: A New Legacy, Eric Bauza, sits down to talk Tunes! In the film, he lends his voice to Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and Foghorn Leghorn. We get to discuss the Legacy of the Looney Tunes, his clothing line RetroKid.CA and his role in HBOMax's Original Series Looney Tunes Cartoons where he portrays Bugs Bunny!   Gabriel Iglesias sat down with the podcast to discuss taking on the role of Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy and backing up the mouse to his critics. He was also forthcoming about wanting to continue to voice the character if given the opportunity as well as what it was like to enter the Matrix! Malcolm D. Lee sat down with the Podcast and discussed the process behind bringing your favorite characters to the big screen, along with what it was like working on the film during the pandemic. He also discusses ideas that didn't make the final cut, such as a scene where all of the Looney Tunes get into a fight with each other and who could have portrayed Granny when the Tunes were turned photorealistic by the nefarious Al G. Rhythm (Don Cheadle). Space Jam: A New Legacy is in now Theaters and available for 30 days on HBOMax! FOLLOW THE SHOW! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Thismeanspodcast YOUTUBE - www.Youtube.com/Thismeanspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThismeansPod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThisMeansPodcast That's NOT All Folks!  

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a far-reaching piece of legislation that would, if passed into law, result in an enormous and unprecedented extension of policing powers, severely curtailing the right to peaceful protest. Over the summer, many people have taken to the streets in #KilltheBill protests to voice their opposition and alarm. One aspect of the Policing bill that is perhaps less discussed is the manner in which it will specifically threaten Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. In this episode we look at the histories, identities and lived realities of GRT people in Britain today, and the ways in which anti-GRT racism is already manifested institutionally. This episode is structured in two parts. Firstly we have an interview with Jo Clement, Managing Editor and Creative Director of Butcher's Dog poetry magazine. Jo is also a Roma Gypsy and a member of the Drive2Survive team - a grassroots campaign against Section 4 of the Policing Bill, that threatens Gypsy, Roma and Traveller life in Britain. In the second part of the show we are joined on the panel for a more in-depth discussion with two fantastic guests: Luke Smith, a Romani-Gypsy activist and founder of GRT Socialists; and Ben Smoke, Politics Editor at Huck magazine, and one of the Stansted 15.  

On A View on Access this week, two productions from the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. Firstly, J'Ouvert: 2017. Carnival is here. The streets of Notting Hill are alive with history and amidst the soca, sequins, and endless feathers, Jade and Nadine are fighting for space in a world that should be theirs. A timely echo of Caribbean resistance across centuries, J'OUVERT is a joyful and fearless story of two best friends, battling to preserve tradition in a society where women's bodies are frequently under threat. and also, Anna X: Immersed in an addictive world of front-row fashion shows, private views, and endless parties, Anna and Ariel find themselves struggling to keep up with New York's dazzling social elite. How far will two outsiders go to construct the identities they want? And at what price? In case you missed it, that audio described performance of 'Anna X' will be on Saturday July 31st, for more info, head over to www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk AVOA is written, presented and produced by Tim Calvert of Calvert Creative Concepts for RNIB Connect Radio and The Audio Description Association. For more information or to get involved email aviewonaccess@gmail.com

If you're about to secure a mortgage, here's something you might want to consider regardless of whether it's a purchase, refinance or renewal. Make the mortgage readvanceable.What does readvanceable mean?Firstly, a readvanceable mortgage starts out as a typical mortgage where a specific portion of your payment goes towards the interest charge and the rest gets directly applied towards the mortgage principle gradually paying it down over time, thereby, building equity in your home. But this is where the similarities stop and the readvanceable mortgage begins to impose its leading characteristics.Firstly, readvanceable mortgages include at least two components; a regular principal-interest mortgage and a Home Equity Line of Credit. The supplementary Home Equity Line of Credit acts as the primary component that allows the mortgage to become readvanceable. A mortgage becomes readvanceable when the first mortgage payment is made and it continues on until the mortgage is eventually paid off. But here's where it gets really interesting. As the mortgage principal is getting paid down (with every mortgage payment), the corresponding Home Equity Line of Credit limit increases proportionately by the precise amount of the principal pay down. So let's say you have a $500,000 mortgage with a monthly payment of $2,175 with $1,275 going towards principal and $900 towards interest. In a readvanceable mortgage, the $1,275 allocated towards the principal would instantly increase the Home Equity Line of Credit portion by the same precise amount. Furthermore, you can also access/withdraw the proceeds within days of your most recent mortgage payment, hence the term, readvanceable.So after 5 years, the total principal pay down on the fixed portion of the mortgage would be $79,047. This figure would also directly translate to an increased Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for precisely the same amount. And lastly, payments are only payable on the balance owing...unused funds will remain fully accessible into the future for as long as you own the home. Interest is typically calculated and determined based on a small premium on Prime Rate (currently 2.45%). As of today, the best Mortgage Line of Credit is at Prime + 0.50%. For every $100,000 of borrowed HELOC proceeds, $245.83 is charged on a monthly basis. In addition to making the interest only payment on HELOC proceeds, one could also arrange to increase the monthly payment as aggressively as they desire.BENEFITS of a READVANCEABLE MORTGAGE:flexibility in payments (interest only payments, principal-interest payments, or combination of both)excellent interest rates and flexibility to allocate particular mortgage amounts to specific mortgage terms and amortizations divide your HELOC proceeds into as many as 14 unique sub-accounts and receive dedicated statements for each account (this is especially valuable when using HELOC proceeds for investment purposes as you can source and verify the precise tax deductible interest charges...your accountant will appreciate this!)excellent way to build an emergency supply of fundsno need to ever re-apply for a refinance as home equity is automatically converted to a fully accessible HELOC. This also eliminates legal fees associated with refinancing a mortgagefunds can quickly and conveniently be diverted to purchasing units in a mutual fund, thereby creating a tax deduction on the monthly interest payment (consult with your accountant and financial planner on investments and tax deductions)DISADVANTAGES of a READVANCEABLE MORTGAGE: if you have less than 20% equity in your home, you are not eligible for a readvanceable mortgage (the precise equity is determined based on a lender-selected appraisal)if you find access to money or credit tempts you to spend more than you can afford, think twice before applying for a readvanceable mortgage. If you get one, you might find it "too easy" to spend money and avoid paying down debtSUMMARY:Readvanceable mortgages are excellent mortgage products for various reasons and are especially popular amongst self employed applicants as they often value the ability to have access to large amounts of cash at preferred terms. Readvanceable mortgages are also (somewhat) safeguarded against applicants who may tend to run up the balance unnecessarily as the barrier to qualify for them is quite high (above average credit scores are required to qualify for readvanceable mortgages). Refinances are limited to 80% of the appraised value of your home, but readvanceable mortgages are capped at 65% (the remaining 15% of refinance proceeds cannot be readvanceable).Contact Marko, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 direct Vancouver403-606-3751 direct Calgarymarkogelo.comFacebook@markogelo (Twitter)MarkoMusic (SoundCloud Account)...all podcast music tracks are performed and produced by Marko See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Preston from The Money Guy Show cautions young investors not to pay off the mortgage too early. Here's why he feels passionate about not rushing to have that paid-off house. SHOW RESOURCES Tello:  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello Firstly:  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly The Money Guy Show:  https://www.moneyguy.com/ 

Got Flat Feet? You're in luck. DocJen & Dr. Dom unravels the misconceptions surrounding flat feet. Firstly, they explain the importance of focussing on function, rather than structure. With more and more research, science is shifting away from scan, structure, and alignments indicating pain, injury, or dysfunction. They describe the different types of flat feet, their prevalence, and which of the diagnosis tends to be more commonly associated with symptoms. Briefly, DocJen & Dr. Dom discusses potential factors that could increase the risk of having symptoms associated with flat feet, and most importantly how the body may have adapted to foot positioning up the chain and to accommodate flat feet as a consequence of the modern-day shoe. They provide their best tips to address your flat feet for optimal function, which includes more time spent barefoot and exercises to increase arch and foot awareness. Let's dive in to find what's optimal for your flat feet! It's summer! As DocJen & Dr. Dom embark on new adventures, traveling all around the US, they find themselves on a spontaneous hike more often than not. VivoBaefoot's Tracker Forest esc has an extra grippy bottom and protects your feet against the rocky and varying terrains of nature, yet allows your feet to breathe and maneuver with ease. Get 15% off using code ‘OPTIMAL' at checkout: https://www.vivobarefoot.com What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 3:05 – What does having a Flat Foot mean?. 7:23 – Flat Feet & Walking 8:20 – Compensatory Patterns 9:28 – Prevalence of different flat feet diagnosis 11:23 – Risk factors associated with symptomatic flat feet 12:58 – Signs & Symptoms 15:10 – Noticing tendencies within the body 15:40 – Shoes. 18:32 – Exercises to increase arch awareness 22:15 – Research and a PTs Role 23:23 – How VivoBarefoot shoes can help flat feet To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode122/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

FREE GIFTS FOR YOU, click here: ​https://linktr.ee/abcislam In our sixty-sixth of our series named “Islamically Independent”: We discuss how to find ever-lasting purpose. Firstly, we discuss why Muslims nowadays have lack of purpose or choose to love a purposeless lifestyle. Secondly, we discuss what Islam says about why purpose is so important and what is the most important purpose for all of us as Muslims and citizens. Lastly, we discuss how to find purpose by discovering yourself and what are the exact steps to do that effectively. Jazak Allah Khair for the person who has sent us this week's podcast episode. We hope that you will benefit from this extremely important topic that no one talks about in the Muslim community, in she Allah. -------------------------------------ABOUT THIS SPECIAL SERIES-------------------------------------- We believe that all young Muslims deserve independence, but can this be done in the halal way? In this new season, we unlock the secrets that every young Muslim should know to be Islamically independet, according to the Qur'an and Hadiths, but also living the best life in this world. Stay tuned for weekly episodes every Monday and Wednesday, In Sha Allah. As always, these podcasts are welcome and open to any person regardless of your gender, age, race or religion, so please feel free to subscribe/follow this Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @ambassadorsofislam for free Islamic reminders Contact us on ​abcislam100@gmail.com Leave us a good review on Apple Podcasts Jazak Allah Khair :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abc-islam6/message

Urinary tract infections are a major differential for any child presenting with a fever. Thus, urine specimen collection is an important part of the workup of the febrile child. In this episode, we discuss the two main tests performed on urine in this setting. Firstly, there is the "urine dipstick", also known as a full ward test. The two main important items on this are the nitrites and leucocytes. Secondly, there is the microscopy, culture and sensitivities, which confirms diagnosis but also gives you a specific organism if present.  Listen in to learn more about interpreting these two very common tests in paediatrics, and indeed in medicine as a whole! Links and resources: Follow us on Instagram @yourekiddingrightdoctors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourekiddingrightpod-107273607638323/ Our email is yourekiddingrightpod@gmail.com Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any pearls of wisdom and RATE if you can to help other people find us! (This isn't individual medical advice, please use your own clinical judgement and local guidelines when caring for your patients)

India Policy Watch #1: A Winged Horse And A Prison  Insights on burning policy issues in India- RSJHeh! Let’s start in the most unoriginal way possible:Behind Winston’s back the voice from the telescreen was still babbling away…..The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it, moreover, so long as he remained within the field of vision which the metal plaque commanded, he could be seen as well as heard. There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was guesswork. It was even conceivable that they watched everybody all the time…..You had to live—did live, from habit that became instinct—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized. —- 1`984, George OrwellThe Pegasus spyware story broke this week. Coordinated investigations by 17 media organisations revealed governments, mostly authoritarian, used Pegasus, a product sold by Israeli surveillance company NSO, and hacked into over 50,000 phones to read messages, access mails and photos, record calls, activate microphones or even plant incriminating data into them. The NSO continues to maintain it sells Pegasus exclusively to governments for the sole intention of tracking criminals and terrorists. The analysis of the phone numbers so far suggests governments of Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Mexico, Rwanda, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Morocco, UAE and India have been users of Pegasus. The list has over 300 Indian names and counting. NSO has denied the story in its own way. It claimed it “does not operate the systems that it sells to vetted government customers, and does not have access to the data of its customers’ targets”. Further it “does not operate its technology, does not collect, nor possesses, nor has any access to any kind of data of its customers. Due to contractual and national security considerations, NSO cannot confirm or deny the identity of our government customers, as well as identity of customers of which we have shut down systems.” There’s a nice boilerplate ring to that response. The government of India’s response has been a mixed bag. The IT minister took shelter in the official statement of NSO to rubbish the claims. He told the Parliament there’s been no unauthorised surveillance because India has time-tested processes for lawful interception of electronic communication. There wasn’t a clear, unambiguous statement made about not being a customer of NSO and Pegasus. Or, if there indeed was any authorised surveillance on any of these numbers. We soon moved into the familiar narrative terrain of anti-national forces destabilising India and stopping its inevitable rise as a global superpower. This is a fairly routine manoeuvre by now. There was also the bizarre defence mounted by the former Union IT minister who suggested this to be some kind of a global conspiracy to cut India to size after its spectacular success in managing Covid second wave. This was one of those logical sentence puzzles. You couldn’t decide which factually inaccurate part should you challenge without making it appear you are accepting the other. The Genie Is OutI think there are a few truths that one can take away so far from this episode:There’s a spyware (cyberweapon) like Pegasus that can enter undetected into any phone, stay there and relay back information to a central monitoring unit. This is true for iPhones too. Apple confirmed it (don’t believe those ads). If you remember following the San Bernardino attack in 2015, the US security agencies had recovered the iPhone of one of the terrorists. They couldn’t unlock it and Apple claimed there was no way they could create a ‘backdoor’ into the iPhone. The matter went to court before FBI (or NSA) withdrew from the case because they had unlocked the phone. The rumour then was an Israeli company had helped them. It shouldn’t take a lot of imagination to put two and two together. Also, so far nobody has denied that there’s a tool called Pegasus and it has these capabilities. And that NSO sells them to governments.One only has NSO’s word that it sells exclusively to national governments. There’s no guarantee the software hasn’t fallen into private hands. Also, who decides which kinds of governments will be eligible to buy from NSO? There are rogue regimes around the world. There are regimes that are at war with one another. A security threat of one client country could be an asset for another client and vice versa. What control does NSO have on the end use for their software? My guess is very little. Like we have mentioned in an earlier edition, we mix up anti-government, anti-state and anti-nation in India (and elsewhere) quite often. So, the potential targets for authorised surveillance can be a wide, open field in any country.Lastly, it is difficult to believe there’s only a single Pegasus-like software in the world. Technology talent and capital are both available with others to build an equivalent product. If it isn’t built so far, it will be in works after this investigation. In any case, the secretive nature of NSO’s work precludes any patents or IP rights for their products. So, this genie is now out of the bottle.It is a bit of a surprise how lukewarm the response in India media, political circles and public to this has been so far. The ‘anti-India’ and ‘chronology’ remarks from the Home Minister have been adequate for the partisans to dismiss the investigation and its significance. The opposition lacks the voice and the strength to make this a public debate. And surprisingly the Indian right and the conservatives who should champion individual rights and privacy have been quiet, The spectre of a surveillance state in the long-run when someone else could be in power and abuse this capability doesn’t seem to exercise them.Surveillance And DemocracyThere are the usual arguments to dismiss surveillance concerns these days. It is all pervasive in current times. That privacy is chimera in this connected world. I will make four points on how this time it is different and why a liberal democratic setup should think more deeply about this. Firstly, the tired defence about any government snooping is that it has been happening for ages. Everyone did it in the past. And the governments will continue doing so when they see perceived national security threats or for political reasons. There are two key differences now. One, the size and scale of digital footprint that we leave unknowingly or in the belief we are secure makes snooping easy and deeply intrusive. This is not the open postcard or ‘search your garbage bin’ era where your data in public was limited. Two, a Pegasus like spyware goes beyond the third-party doctrine which itself was an encroachment of individual privacy. The government now doesn’t even have to depend on a third-party to ask for information legally that’s been voluntarily handed over by users to them. They can eliminate the intermediary and directly source the information from the phones. This takes out even the iota of a check or restrain that was inbuilt into the third-party doctrine.Secondly, there’s the dumb argument that if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about any kind of surveillance. This is what is expected from the citizens. On the flips side, the governments expect less transparency about their conduct. There’s an ever increasing trove of government work that’s categorised as secret or confidential which makes it inaccessible to citizens as part of any of their rights. This is an inversion of one of the fundamental principles of a democratic setup. That the elected must work under the spotlight while the electorate has the privilege of anonymity. There is a reason why we have a secret ballot. The fundamental act of voting in a democracy is done in secrecy. Shine a light on the choices of electorate, knowingly or otherwise, and you begin your descent into totalitarian state. The elected though should have no such privilege. Their actions cannot seek the cover of darkness barring a few exceptions. This is what the Washington Post masthead means when it screams out ‘Democracy dies in darkness’. Thirdly, we are caught in a pincer move in our battle for privacy. On one hand we have private companies (big tech) harvesting our data, with or without permission, to sell advertising slots or offer targeted news on our feed. On the other, we have the government conducting sophisticated surveillance on its citizens in the name of national security. We are often asked by those supporting government snooping if we can give away our data to a Google or a Facebook or to the thousands of CCTV cameras all around us so easily, why do we agitate when we hear of government keeping an eye on us? This isn’t an equally weighed argument. We choose to be on the platforms of private companies and we give a voluntary consent to their terms. We outrage when we find they are abusing our information. There is both a free market and a regulatory solution that can be expected on how our private data will be used by these companies. The GDPR regulation in EU is an instance of this. But these options aren’t true for government tracking its citizens and using its data. There’s no consent sought and beyond a point it is difficult to have checks and controls imposed on state which has created those in the first place. This is a key reason why we should be careful about any proposed regulation of Big Tech that places the responsibility of user data with the state. The state is all powerful. And history has shown it can be more vindictive. For users, it will be like jumping from frying pan to fire. Lastly, and to end this piece on another cliché, let me invoke Foucault and panopticism. In his 1975 work Discipline & Punish: The Birth of the Prison, Foucault used the panopticon (a prison system designed by Jeremy Bentham in late 18th century) to show how surveillance or the mere intuition of someone watching us changes something fundamental in us. Like he wrote:“Hence the major effect of the Panopticon: to induce in the inmate a state of conscious and permanent visibility that assures the automatic functioning of power. So to arrange things that the surveillance is permanent in its effects, even if it is discontinuous in its action; that the perfection of power should tend to render its actual exercise unnecessary; that this architectural apparatus should be a machine for creating and sustaining a power relation independent of the person who exercises it; in short, that the inmates should be caught up in a power situation of which they are themselves the bearers. To achieve this, it is at once too much and too little that the prisoner should be constantly observed by an inspector: too little, for what matters is that he knows himself to be observed; too much, because he has no need in fact of being so.   Faoucault establishes the moral challenge of this asymmetry between the observer and the observed using Bentham’s language for the original design.“Bentham laid down the principle that power should be visible and unverifiable. Visible: the inmate will constantly have before his eyes the tall outline of the central tower from which he is spied upon. Unverifiable: the inmate must never know whether he is being looked at at any one moment; but he must be sure that he may always be so….The Panopticon is a machine for dissociating the see/being seen dyad: in the peripheric ring, one is totally seen, without ever seeing; in the central tower, one sees everything without ever being seen.”   Like Foucault concludes the one who is in the field of visibility, knowing he is always being observed, places the onus of following the norms of power on himself. He surrenders himself to the power of the observer without any additional coercion. He becomes “the principle of his own subjection.”Seeing through Foucault’s lens, the fact that we now know there could be a Pegasus like spyware that governments could use on us actually plays into the hand of a surveillance state. The knowledge of being observed will change us. We will place constrains on ourselves and we will follow norms that’s expected from us mechanically till we turn into what the state wants us to become. That we are being watched is the truth. And this isn’t the kind of truth that will set us free. If the content in this newsletter interests you, consider taking up the Takshashila GCPP. The certificate course is customised for working professionals. Intake for the 30th cohort ends on 22nd August. India Policy Watch #2: Thirty Years of Economic ReformsInsights on burning policy issues in India— Pranay KotasthaneWe look back at transformative moments in the past either to cajole ourselves into believing that the future can get better or to escape the cynicism that pervades the present. This week marks thirty years of one such transformative moment — the 1991 economic liberalisation reforms. These reforms got nearly 300 million Indians out of poverty and propelled the lives of people at the margin of poverty. The importance of economic growth in transforming people’s lives got internalised to such an extent that we started taking it for granted. Within fifteen years after the reforms, India seemed to have moved on from economic growth. Ideas such as ‘inclusive’ growth became mainstream, indicating that it was okay to sacrifice some growth as long as it lifted everyone’s boats equally. And in 2021, after a full decade of tardy economic policies, growth and inclusion both, are imperilled. Given that more than half of India hasn’t even experienced what life was like in an economy strangulated by governments, this is a good week to reflect on economic reforms. Thankfully, some terrific articles and anecdotes have already been written on how the Indian economy transformed. In this post, I’ll link to those I found useful.Launched five years ago, Centre for Civil Society’s IndiaBefore91.in portal has an excellent set of stories on lives in an overwhelmingly controlled economy. Mercatus Center’s the1991project has an interactive timeline of events that happened close to the reforms. The portal also has some key government speeches and documents that formed the basis of these reforms. My favourite reading on the topic is Jairam Ramesh’s To the Brink and Back because it provides a ringside view of government decision-making in a crisis situation. Such accounts are rare in the oversensitive Indian political discourse. Moreover, the book captures several key political debates of the time, some of which continue to be relevant today. For example, Manmohan Singh’s response in the Rajya Sabha addressing the fears of devaluation of the rupee needs to be read and re-read even today:Let me say that in this country there seems to be a strange conspiracy between the extreme left and extreme right that there is something immoral or dishonourable about changing the exchange rate. But that is not the tradition. If you look at the whole history of India’s independence struggle before 1947 all our national leaders were fighting against the British against keeping the exchange rate of the Rupee unduly high. Why did the British keep the exchange rate of the Rupee unduly high? It was because they wanted this country to remain backward and they did not want this country to industrialise. They wanted the country to be an exporter of primary products against which all Indian economists protested. If you look at Indian history right from 1900 onwards to 1947, this was a recurrent plea of all Indian economists—not to have an exchange rate which is so high that Indian cannot export, that India cannot industrialise. But I am really surprised that something which is meant to increase the country’s exports and encourage its industrialisation is now considered as something anti-national.And yet, the fallout of the 1966 devaluation coloured the perception of observers and politicians. So much so that the finance minister and the RBI governor consciously avoided using the word ‘devaluation’ and instead used an anodyne phrase — ‘an adjustment of the exchange rate of the rupee’. That apart, an egregious PolicyWTF by the name of items reserved for manufacture exclusively by the small-scale sector also finds a mention in the book. This is a good week to reflect on what the next version of economic reforms should look like. HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters[Article] The Pegasus Project: complete coverage of the investigation by the Guardian. A great Sunday read. [Article] Rohan V in the Scroll on the one phrase missing in India’s response to the Pegasus story. [Article] A thorough technical overview of the whole NSO issue. [Podcast] Puliyabaazi completed a century this week. So the hundredth puliyabaazi is on puliyabaazi. Listen in. Get on the email list at publicpolicy.substack.com

Grant and Kristýna are back again, with a new hilarious episode of the MEGA podcast. We've got a fantastic line up of comedians for you this week covering a wide variety of topics. Firstly, Erik Beckett - our Americana correspondent, here to cover the 4th of July celebrations and tribulations. Next up, we have Lukas Kundera - our Gay correspondent, here to cover the anti LGBTQ policies of Hungary and who delves deep into the reasons behind such bigotry. Finally, we have the hilarious touring comedian Tamer Kattan - our Bald Brotherhood correspondent, here to cover baldness, progressiveness and the pervasive reach of the only bad bald guy to ever exist - Joe Rogan. We had an amazing time recording this episode, it's genuinely hilarious and informative, we hope you enjoy it! Get in touch with the show, suggest topics to cover or just say hi! Email: makingeuropegrantsagain@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @themegapodcast  

In this episode, I look at three different topics. Firstly, the development of mapping and map referencing. Secondly, the auxiliary services, both the religious and medical types. Thirdly, I look at how the First World War ended and the legacy it has left behind.

I'm not going to lie - this is a total fanboy episode for me. Mark Lambert is a goliath in the BBQ world. Firstly, he's a ridiculously successful competition BBQ pitmaster. He's a 6 time World Champion, 4 time Memphis in May World Champion, and 2017 American Royal World Champion in Ribs. He's also the founder of the powerhouse rub, sauce and distributing brand Sweet Swine O' Mine. You know who I'm talking about - we've literally all had a bottle of his rub in our cupboard. I think I have three in there right now actually.  But Mark is so much more than just a champion competition BBQ Pitmaster. He's an entrepreneur, a visionary, and in short, an inspiration. His work extends beyond his BBQ competition successes and his business that have grown from that. He's also a philanthropist - he's a cornerstone member of the one and only Operation BBQ Relief and most recently Steaks 4 Sheepdogs. He's always looking for ways to give back to the communities that have supported him so much.  In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Mark and I get into:  Why his Pit Barrel Cooker is his favourite BBQ (5:02) His work with Steaks 4 Sheepdogs (9:46) His experiences at Memphis in May 2021 (16:42) When and how to scale a competition BBQ team into a BBQ business (26:00) How to be successful with the right BBQ Business Mindset (44:13) This episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is proudly brought to you by our Podcast Partner, JAGRD Woodfired Smoker Ovens. If you're looking for your next Barbeque, smoker or grill, be sure to check them out. They have a wide range of well-performing units available, and love doing custom work and commercial kit outs as well. Check out: https://jagrdwoodfired.com.au    If you would like to become a Podcast Partner we'd love to hear from you. Send Ben an email at ben@smokinghotconfessions.com and let's get that conversation started! To get your free copy of 'The Beginners Guide to Real BBQ', including some smoked meat recipes, head to: https://smokinghotconfessions.com  

During her tenure as a student, she received a diploma with Honours in Law Clerk to have the qualifications to take Paralegal Course. Firstly, the original plan was to spread awareness and advocate doing work as a paralegal. Since 2019 the epilepsy changed which caused a drastic change in career path. New limitations to control seizures changed the path in career choice. Additionally, how does one accommodate having epilepsy, and being a parent. Podcasting had been something that had come to mind having to re-route career plans, and being open to new ideas. The avenue chosen is to use social media, podcast and other opportunity to inspire change and help others.On this episode we finish the trilogy, we get into the time when Megan was homeless, to understanding the dynamics of the ego amongst family & friends . This is the way we wrap up the podcast appreciate everyone checking out the trilogy episode. Make sure you tap into below. ⬇️[1:34] Megan speaks about the time she was homeless, how she talks about her experience and what she learned by herself. [5:03] The biggest learning lesson Megan understood about herself.[10:10] What is Megan's why on what she wants to do? [21:46] Megans asks me a game changing question about herself? ——— Megan Contact Information ———Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms.megangormley/Megan's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ms_megangormley Megan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangormley/—— CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officially.rory/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/officiallyroryLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellrory/Website: https://www.rorymitchell.ca

The 19th of July in the UK saw the relaxation of covid rules that have been in place for 18 months - social distancing requirements in venues, mask wearing in public will no longer be legally mandated. There are a lot of questions about what this will mean for the pandemic, and in this episode of Talk Evidence Helen MacDonald, Joe Ross and Duncan Jarvies are joined by Iain Buchan, professor of public health in Liverpool, who has been involved in 2 key studies on covid transmission. Firstly, lateral flow tests - the big questions has been how well do they work in the wild - and how well do they have to work, to be useful in test trace and isolate? Iain tells us about new research into the innova test. Secondly, events - the football has shown that events can still be a big source of transmission, and the UK government put in place a number of trial events, all carefully monitored by public health researchers - Iain tells us about one nightclub test in Liverpool, and what we can glean from it. Reading list; Performance of the Innova SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid lateral flow test in the Liverpool asymptomatic testing pilot: population based cohort study https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1637 The UK government's events programme https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings#findings https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/979461/S1195_Science_framework_for_opening_up_group_events.pdf Effect of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 on life expectancy across populations in the USA and other high income countries: simulations of provisional mortality data https://www.bmj.com/content/373/bmj.n1343 Optimizing Therapy to Prevent Avoidable Hospital Admissions in Multimorbid Older Adults (OPERAM): cluster randomised controlled trial https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1585 Efficacy, acceptability, and safety of muscle relaxants for adults with non-specific low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1446

The 19th of July in the UK saw the relaxation of covid rules that have been in place for 18 months - social distancing requirements in venues, mask wearing in public will no longer be legally mandated. There are a lot of questions about what this will mean for the pandemic, and in this episode of Talk Evidence Helen MacDonald, Joe Ross and Duncan Jarvies are joined by Iain Buchan, professor of public health in Liverpool, who has been involved in 2 key studies on covid transmission. Firstly, lateral flow tests - the big questions has been how well do they work in the wild - and how well do they have to work, to be useful in test trace and isolate? Iain tells us about new research into the innova test. Secondly, events - the football has shown that events can still be a big source of transmission, and the UK government put in place a number of trial events, all carefully monitored by public health researchers - Iain tells us about one nightclub test in Liverpool, and what we can glean from it. Reading list; Performance of the Innova SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid lateral flow test in the Liverpool asymptomatic testing pilot: population based cohort study https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1637 The UK government's events programme https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings#findings https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/979461/S1195_Science_framework_for_opening_up_group_events.pdf Effect of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 on life expectancy across populations in the USA and other high income countries: simulations of provisional mortality data https://www.bmj.com/content/373/bmj.n1343 Optimizing Therapy to Prevent Avoidable Hospital Admissions in Multimorbid Older Adults (OPERAM): cluster randomised controlled trial https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1585 Efficacy, acceptability, and safety of muscle relaxants for adults with non-specific low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1446

The wild has many shapes and forms for every individual. But in order to finish a goal, to construct a relationship you must cross through an un-ventured jungle. Firstly, the wild enables preparation on many levels of our lives, it builds and destroys habits you need in order to get to the place you wish. But most importantly it allows us to get a clear vision and brings focus to what is actually important and a priority in our lives.

Firstly, welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. So, what's it like to have weddings at Lake Of Isles? Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page – and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In This Episode So, The Lake Of Isles is the focus of our conversation and what it's like to have your wedding at this facility. Furthermore, Bethany Arico, Director of Catering for The Lake of Isles, explains the wedding packages and takes us for a tour of the venue. Finally, when you decide to book a wedding vendor and what options you decide upon will also factor into the calculation of your price quote. Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at engagedct@gmail.com or djsam@atmosphere-productions.com Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited and Honeyfund, Dollar Tree, NameChangeKit.com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 126: Weddings at The Lake Of Isles. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam's Tune” by Marty Q Guest: Bethany Arico, Director of Catering for The Lake of Isles --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sylvester88/support

Why everyone was wrong The coronavirus is slowly retreating. What actually happened in the past few weeks? The experts have missed basic connections. The immune response against the virus is much stronger than we thought. By Beda M Stadler This is not an accusation, but a ruthless taking stock [of the current situation]. I could slap myself, because I looked at Sars-CoV2- way too long with panic. I am also somewhat annoyed with many of my immunology colleagues who so far have left the discussion about Covid-19 to virologist and epidemiologist. I feel it is time to criticise some of the main and completely wrong public statements about this virus. Firstly, it was wrong to claim that this virus was novel. Secondly, It was even more wrong to claim that the population would not already have some immunity against this virus. Thirdly, it was the crowning of stupidity to claim that someone could have Covid-19 without any symptoms at all or even to pass the disease along without showing any symptoms whatsoever. But let's look at this one by one. 1. A new virus? At the end of 2019 a coronavirus, which was considered novel, was detected in China. When the gene sequence, i.e. the blueprint of this virus, was identified and was given a similar name to the 2002 identified Sars, i.e. Sars-CoV-2, we should have already asked ourselves then how far [this virus] is related to other coronaviruses, which can make human beings sick. But no, instead we discussed from which animal as part of a Chinese menu the virus might have sprung. In the meantime, however, many more people believe the Chinese were so stupid as to release this virus upon themselves in their own country. Now that we're talking about developing a vaccine against the virus, we suddenly see studies which show that this so-called novel virus is very strongly related to Sars-1 as well as other beta-coronaviruses which make us suffer every year in the form of colds. Apart from the pure homologies in the sequence between the various coronaviruses which can make people sick, [scientists] currently work on identifying a number of areas on the virus in the same way as human immune cells identify them. This is no longer about the genetic relationship, but about how our immune system sees this virus, i.e. which parts of other coronaviruses could potentially be used in a vaccine. So: Sars-Cov-2 isn't all that new, but merely a seasonal cold virus that mutated and disappears in summer, as all cold viruses do — which is what we're observing globally right now. Flu viruses mutate significantly more, by the way, and nobody would ever claim that a new flu virus strain was completely novel. Many veterinary doctors were therefore annoyed by this claim of novelty, as they have been vaccinating cats, dogs, pigs, and cows for years against coronaviruses. 2. The fairy tale of no immunity From the World Health Organisation (WHO) to every Facebook-virologist, everyone claimed this virus was particularly dangerous, because there was no immunity against it, because it was a novel virus. Even Anthony Fauci, the most important advisor to the Trump administration noted at the beginning at every public appearance that the danger of the virus lay in the fact that there was no immunity against it. Tony and I often sat next to each other at immunology seminars at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda in the US, because we worked in related fields back then. So for a while I was pretty uncritical of his statements, since he was a respectable colleague of mine. The penny dropped only when I realised that the first commercially available antibody test [for Sars-CoV-2] was put together from an old antibody test that was meant to detect Sars-1. This kind of test evaluates if there are antibodies in someone's blood and if they came about through an early fight against the virus. [Scientists] even extracted antibodies from a llama that would detect Sars-1, Sars-CoV-2, and even the Mers virus. It also became known that Sars-CoV-2 had a less significant impact in areas in China where Sars-1 had previously raged. This is clear evidence urgently suggesting that our immune system considers Sars-1 and Sars-Cov-2 at least partially identical and that one virus could probably protect us from the other. That's when I realised that the entire world simply claimed that there was no immunity, but in reality, nobody had a test ready to prove such a statement. That wasn't science, but pure speculation based on a gut feeling that was then parroted by everyone. To this day there isn't a single antibody test that can describe all possible immunological situations, such as: if someone is immune, since when, what the neutralising antibodies are targeting and how many structures exist on other coronaviruses that can equally lead to immunity. In mid-April, work was published by the group of Andreas Thiel at the Charité Berlin. A paper with 30 authors, amongst them the virologist Christian Drosten. It showed that in 34 % of people in Berlin who had never been in contact with the Sars-CoV-2 virus showed nonetheless T-cell immunity against it (T-cell immunity is a different kind of immune reaction, see below). This means that our T-cells, i.e. white blood cells, detect common structures appearing on Sars-CoV-2 and regular cold viruses and therefore combat both of them. A study by John P A Ioannidis of Stanford University — according to the Einstein Foundation in Berlin one of the world's ten most cited scientists — showed that immunity against Sars-Cov-2, measured in the form of antibodies, is much higher than previously thought. Ioannidis is certainly not a conspiracy theorist who just wants to swim against the stream; nontheless he is now being criticised, because the antibody tests used were not extremely precise. With that, his critics admit that they do not have such tests yet. And aside, John P A Ioannidis is such a scientific heavy-weight that all German virologists combined are a light-weight in comparison. 3. The failure of modellers Epidemiologist also fell for the myth that there was no immunity in the population. They also didn't want to believe that coronaviruses were seasonal cold viruses that would disappear in summer. Otherwise their curve models would have looked differently. When the initial worst case scenarios didn't come true anywhere, some now still cling to models predicting a second wave. Let's leave them their hopes — I've never seen a scientific branch that manoeuvred itself so much into the offside. I have also not yet understood why epidemiologists were so much more interested in the number of deaths, rather than in the numbers that could be saved. 4. Immunology of common sense As an immunologist I trust a biological model, namely that of the human organism, which has built a tried and tested, adaptive immune system. At the end of February, driving home from the recording of [a Swiss political TV debate show], I mentioned to Daniel Koch [former head of the Swiss federal section “Communicable Diseases” of the Federal Office of Public Health] that I suspected there was a general immunity in the population against Sars-Cov-2. He argued against my view. I later defended him anyway, when he said that children were not a driving factor in the spread of the pandemic. He suspected that children didn't have a receptor for the virus, which is of course nonsense. Still, we had to admit that his observations were correct. But the fact that every scientist attacked him afterwards and asked for studies to prove his point, was somewhat ironic. Nobody asked for studies to prove that people in certain at-risk groups were dying. When the first statistics from China and later worldwide data showed the same trend, that is to say that almost no children under ten years old got sick, everyone should have made the argument that children clearly have to be immune. For every other disease that doesn't afflict a certain group of people, we would come to the conclusion that that group is immune. When people are sadly dying in a retirement home, but in the same place other pensioners with the same risk factors are left entirely unharmed, we should also conclude that they were presumably immune. But this common sense seems to have eluded many, let's call them “immunity deniers” just for fun. This new breed of deniers had to observe that the majority of people who tested positive for this virus, i.e. the virus was present in their throats, did not get sick. The term “silent carriers” was conjured out of a hat and it was claimed that one could be sick without having symptoms. Wouldn't that be something! If this principle from now on gets naturalised into the realm of medicine, health insurers would really have a problem, but also teachers whose students could now claim to have whatever disease to skip school, if at the end of the day one didn't need symptoms anymore to be sick. The next joke that some virologists shared was the claim that those who were sick without symptoms could still spread the virus to other people. The “healthy” sick would have so much of the virus in their throats that a normal conversation between two people would be enough for the “healthy one” to infect the other healthy one. At this point we have to dissect what is happening here: If a virus is growing anywhere in the body, also in the throat, it means that human cells decease. When [human] cells decease, the immune system is alerted immediately and an infection is caused. One of five cardinal symptoms of an infection is pain. It is understandable that those afflicted by Covid-19 might not remember that initial scratchy throat and then go on to claim that they didn't have any symptoms just a few days ago. But for doctors and virologists to twist this into a story of “healthy” sick people, which stokes panic and was often given as a reason for stricter lockdown measures, just shows how bad the joke really is. At least the WHO didn't accept the claim of asymptomatic infections and even challenges this claim on its website. Here a succinct and brief summary, especially for the immunity deniers, of how humans are attacked by germs and how we react to them: If there are pathogenic viruses in our environment, then all humans — whether immune or not — are attacked by this virus. If someone is immune, the battle with the virus begins. First we try to prevent the virus from binding to our own cells with the help of antibodies. This normally works only partially, not all are blocked and some viruses will attach to the appropriate cells. That doesn't need to lead to symptoms, but it's also not a disease. Because the second guard of the immune system is now called into action. That's the above mentioned T-cells, white blood cells, which can determine from the outside in which other cells the virus is now hiding to multiply. These cells, which are now incubating the virus, are searched throughout the entire body and killed by the T-cells until the last virus is dead. So if we do a PCR corona test on an immune person, it is not a virus that is detected, but a small shattered part of the viral genome. The test comes back positive for as long as there are tiny shattered parts of the virus left. Correct: Even if the infectious viruses are long dead, a corona test can come back positive, because the PCR method multiplies even a tiny fraction of the viral genetic material enough [to be detected]. That's exactly what happened, when there was the global news, even shared by the WHO, that 200 Koreans who already went through Covid-19 were infected a second time and that there was therefore probably no immunity against this virus. The explanation of what really happened and an apology came only later, when it was clear that the immune Koreans were perfectly healthy and only had a short battle with the virus. The crux was that the virus debris registered with the overly sensitive test and therefore came back as “positive”. It is likely that a large number of the daily reported infection numbers are purely due to viral debris. The PCR test with its extreme sensitivity was initially perfect to find out where the virus could be. But this test can not identify whether the virus is still alive, i.e. still infectous. Unfortunately, this also led some virologists to equate the strength of a test result with viral load, i.e. the amount of virus someone can breathe out. Luckily, our day care centres stayed open nontheless. Since German virologist missed that part, because, out of principle, they do not look at what other countries are doing, even if other countries' case numbers are falling more rapidly. 5. The problem with corona immunity What does this all mean in real life? The extremely long incubation time of two to 14 days — and reports of 22 to 27 days — should wake up any immunologist. As well as the claim that most patients would no longer secrete the virus after five days. Both [claims] in turn actually lead to the conclusion that there is — sort of in the background — a base immunity that contorts the events, compared to an expected cycle [of a viral infection] — i.e. leads to a long incubation period and quick immunity. This immunity also seems to be the problem for patients with a severe course of the disease. Our antibody titre, i.e. the accuracy of our defence system, is reduced the older we get. But also people with a bad diet or who are malnourished may have a weakened immune system, which is why this virus does not only reveal the medical problems of a country, but also social issues. If an infected person does not have enough antibodies, i.e. a weak immune response, the virus slowly spreads out across the entire body. Now that there are not enough antibodies, there is only the second, supporting leg of our immune response left: The T-cells beginn to attack the virus-infested cells all over the body. This can lead to an exaggerated immune response, basically to a massive slaughter; this is called a Cytokine Storm. Very rarely this can also happen in small children, in that case called Kawasaki Syndrome. This very rare occurrence in children was also used in our country to stoke panic. It's interesting, however, that this syndrome is very easily cured. The [affected] children get antibodies from healthy blood donors, i.e. people who went through coronavirus colds. This means that the hushed-up [supposedly non-existent] immunity in the population is in fact used therapeutically. What now? The virus is gone for now. It will probably come back in winter, but it won't be a second wave, but just a cold. Those young and healthy people who currently walk around with a mask on their faces would be better off wearing a helmet instead, because the risk of something falling on their head is greater than that of getting a serious case of Covid-19. If we observe a significant rise in infections in 14 days [after the Swiss relaxed the lockdown], we'd at least know that one of the measures was useful. Other than that I recommend reading John P A Ioannidis' latest work in which he describes the global situation based on data on May 1st 2020: People below 65 years old make up only 0.6 to 2.6 % of all fatal Covid cases. To get on top of the pandemic, we need a strategy merely concentrating on the protection of at-risk people over 65. If that's the opinion of a top expert, a second lockdown is simply a no-go. On our way back to normal, it would be good for us citizens if a few scaremongers apologised. Such as doctors who wanted a triage of over 80 year old Covid patients in order to stop ventilating them. Also media that kept showing alarmist videos of Italian hospitals to illustrate a situation that as such didn't exist. All politicians calling for “testing, testing, testing” without even knowing what the test actually measures. And the federal government for an app they'll never get to work and will warn me if someone near me is positive, even if they're not infectious. In winter, when the flu and other colds make the rounds again, we can then go back to kissing each other a little less, and we should wash our hands even without a virus present. And people who'll get sick nonetheless can then don their masks to show others what they have learned from this pandemic. And if we still haven't learned to protect our at-risk groups, we'll have to wait for a vaccine that will hopefully also be effective in at-risk people.

Fred is a senior sales leader with Aircall and in our recent conversation we talked about what does a good comp plan look like and what are the main challenges in rolling out a plan.There were a couple of really interesting pieces in here you'll love.Firstly, your comp needs to be aligned with your geographical location. Different geographies require a different mix of base and comms.Secondly, that as the business grows, leaders need to be ready to change the plan because, salespeople tend to focus on activities that produce the most commission for them.This is a great way to solve some of your bigger business strategy pieces.Fred also shares the 5 comp plans he's orchestrated while at Aircall and the impacts of each of those.This is a great episode for both sellers and sales leaders.Fred Viethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fredviet/ Aircallhttps://aircall.io/ Mark McInneshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcinnes/ Subscribe to Mark's VIP newsletterwww.markmc.co/pow 

This podcast is brought to you by Feeld, a dating app for couples and singles where they're a pioneer in allowing couples to explore dating together as a pair. Feeld is for everyone from the experienced to the curious. Jess & Brandon answer listener questions related to erection loss, anxiety, libido, social norms and how to start difficult conversations. This episode is brought to you by Lovehoney. They're having a summer sale and you can save a little extra with code DRJESS10! Here is a sampling of the questions we address: #1. My partner is able to get and retain a really bangin' erection and can reliably orgasm during any type of penile stimulation (hand jobs, oral, even just putting lube on my body and rubbing himself back and forth on me), but he quickly and consistently loses his erection during penetration. The only time he is able to maintain an erection during PIV sex is in roleplay situations where I'm pretending to be someone other than myself. Logically I know this issue isn't caused by anything I'm doing or not doing. We also have an amazing relationship and a strong emotional connection. But as this continues to happen it's starting to erode my self esteem--a nagging voice tells me that he's bored of having sex with me and doesn't want to make the effort unless I jump through hoops to make it extra exciting for him. I'm wondering what exactly is really going on here, how I can bring this up to him without making him feel like there's something wrong with him, (I don't want to make the problem worse by adding extra anxiety to him), and what we can do to help him maintain his erection during PIV sex. #2. Hi Dr.Jess, I've been listening to your podcast for a couple months now and I have a question dating focused: do you think leagues are a thing? Like when someone says “they're out of their league” or “dating or marrying up” or “you're a 5 and they're a 10”. Although sometimes this refers to socioeconomic divides in terms of education, income rather than just physical attractiveness alone. But I wanted to know your thoughts on how you think these divides can be overcome as I hear this enough or have seen it sometimes get in the way of my friends' relationship. #3. Firstly thank you for all you do. Your podcast is a huge source of comfort, inspiration and knowledge for me and I am excited every Friday to listen! I'm 27, my boyfriend is 26. We've been together for 7 months. He recently told me that he fantasizes about being dominated. Other than the occasional light choke or spank, I have not taken on that role before. I tend to prefer to be dominated, too, so while I'm happy to try it out, I am unsure how to begin and how to feel confident doing so. Separately, we are working on our communication in sex but I still struggle with initiating sex and talking about it for fear of rejection or being humiliated. I've been feeling like I want sex more than him but, because I don't know how to start it, I end up waiting for him to be in the mood. I end up feeling unattractive, like I'm unable to seduce my boyfriend. Even though logically I know that he sometimes might just be tired or not in the mood, and that's OK. Last week, after months of my internal agonizing, he brought up the subject and asked how I would describe my libido. He told me his was "changeable" and that sometimes he can tell I'm trying to make it happen but he just doesn't feel like it. He suggested I try telling him that I want him and that can sometimes get him in the mood, too. I now feel pressure to assert myself in a way I feel uncomfortable doing. I feel very vulnerable stating that I want sex, especially since I know that if he wanted it he would have initiated it already! I told him once that I felt the patriarchy made me less sexually assertive, because woman are taught to be passive, and he told me to stop blaming my problems on external factors. Any advice on both of these topics would be VERY much appreciated!

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast the panel preview the chances of Team GB and Japan in the women's football tournament at this summer's Olympics. Firstly, Pippa and Tim are joined by Rich Laverty of Our Game magazine and These Football Times to discuss Team GB, Leah Williamson, Nikita Parris, the surprise omission of Jordan Nobbs and Beth Mead from the squad and Team GB's overall chances.Then Tim is joined by Tokyo based British journalist Sean Carroll and they chat about the general feeling in Tokyo around the Olympic Games, the challenges for the media and the athletes of a Games during a pandemic and they talk about Japan's chances as well as Arsenal's new signing Mana Iwabuchi.Part 1 went out earlier this week, where Tim and Alex are joined by Annemarie Postma, to discuss Netherlands, and Samantha Lewis to discuss Australia's chances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom. A question that almost always comes up when hiring a new team member is “how many hours should they work” Today, we're going to take a look at how you can make that choice, what to expect, and how you can maximize the efficiency and efficacy of your new hire.    The best part about being an entrepreneur is you call the shots. That means you get to decide who gets hired, what tasks they do, and how many hours you need them to work for. You can tailor the job to what you need most. But with that comes some necessary introspection.    Firstly, make a delegation list. On this list you're going to include tasks you don't want to do, don't like to do, don't have time to do, or don't know how to do. Have your list broken into columns: I do this, I need to do this, someone else could do this, and not applicable. Go through this list and consider every task, no matter how mundane, and ask “do I really need to be doing this?” If you find yourself saying ‘yes' a lot, dig a little deeper. There could be things that other people may be better suited for.    Now that you have your list laid out, begin clumping tasks together and see if a position arises from there. Things like checking emails, sorting communications, transcribing voicemails, and other tasks could be done by someone else. Remember, though, it'll take time for them to reach the pace at which you can do these tasks. Once they're in the groove, it'll be worth it.    Once you've got a good idea of what kind of hire you're looking for, head to a hiring resource like Virtual Staff Finder. Work with a representative there to tailor a position that works best for you. Remember, you're in charge here. You get to decide what this looks like.    It's important to shift your mentality when making a hire. Yes, there are costs associated with hiring, and you will need to spend money to find the right person to pay to do these tasks, but the money will come. You're going to be freeing up hours upon hours of your day--what can you do in that time? There are going to be places you can cut costs to make this happen. Whatever your destination procrastination is, you can hire someone to free up that time.    Key Takeaways:   The best part about being an entrepreneur is you call the shots. That means you get to decide who gets hired, what tasks they do, and how many hours you need them to work for. Make a delegation list. On this list you're going to include tasks you don't want to do, don't like to do, don't have time to do, or don't know how to do. Have your list broken into columns: I do this, I need to do this, someone else could do this, and not applicable. If you feel like you need to handle most things, dig a little deeper and consider that someone else may be better suited for what you're looking to have accomplished It's important to shift your mentality when making a hire. Yes, there are costs associated with hiring, but the money will come. You're going to be freeing up hours upon hours of your day--what can you do in that time?

Using her Passion and hope to help within the world by way of Mental Health and Human Rights Advocacy, and Epilepsy Awareness. In doing hoping to encourage and illuminate others who may need to relate and need to hear this story. During her tenure as a student, she received a diploma with Honours in Law Clerk to have the qualifications to take Paralegal Course. Firstly, the original plan was to spread awareness and advocate doing work as a paralegal. Since 2019 the epilepsy changed which caused a drastic change in career path. New limitations to control seizures changed the path in career choice. Additionally, how does one accommodate having epilepsy, and being a parent. Podcasting had been something that had come to mind having to re-route career plans, and being open to new ideas. The avenue chosen is to use social media, podcast and other opportunity to inspire change and help others.I am Raw, Authentic. My name is Megan. I am 37 this year. The End.On this episode we shed some light on domestic violence in the household and in relationships. *Trigger Warning* in case you been involved in any form of abuse listen to this closely as two adults bring to light some important convo about how to overcoming situations that either you or your friends could end up being in. Lots of learning teachable gems on this podcast. The time stamps below [.58] Why do we think it is so hard for people to speak about domestic violence?[4:20] How does one take the power back from being a prisoner of domestic violence? [37:01] How to speak to woman in a way that creates a better sense of communication!———— Megan Contact Information —————Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms.megangormley/Megan's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ms_megangormley Megan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangormley/—— CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officially.rory/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/officiallyroryLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellrory/Website: https://www.rorymitchell.ca

Thanks for tuning into the Catapulting Commissions Sales Talk with your host, Anthony Garcia. This week on the show, Anthony is sitting down with Casey Jacox,  a devoted father, husband, coach, friend, and business leader who strives to lead by example through authenticity and positivity. Casey has over 20 years of sales and business experience where he left his company as the all-time leading salesperson, and today, he's sharing how adversity shaped his success.    Adversity has helped Casey build a foundation for success in many aspects of his life. From his perspective, it's how you learn and grow. In school, Casey was a quarterback who found himself competing for the starting job. He invested months of every ounce of hard work he had in his body. When it finally paid off and he got the starting position, it led to him winning Most Outstanding Quarterback at a college camp, which resulted in serious recruiting attention and intention. The stars had aligned until his senior year when, in the last game of preseason, he broke his foot. The QB that replaced him found massive success while Casey sat and watched. He was feeling sorry for himself and was dealing with massive shame. That lesson taught him the importance of asking for help to overcome adversity. At that moment, his coach offered him an offensive coordinator role. Clarity, purpose, and meaning flooded in and shaped him in his personal and professional life.    That same lesson led him to being a top sales leader at his company and prepared him for the similar flop and adversity that comes in the professional space. As a sales leader, consider ‘how do I get them to where they want to go?'  In his personal life, it applies to parenting--all because adversity builds motivation and education. From a dad's perspective, Casey sees adversity as a massive learning moment.    The ability to hold 10 years at the top of sales in his company came from the mentality that anything and everything could be taken away at any moment (sound familiar?). You are only as good as your last rep. Casey never wanted to be the person who burnt out. It took an intense amount of consistency, clarity of goals, purpose, and coachability. Have the basic mindset of treating others the way you want to be treated. Enter the office with a servant mindset. Set expectations, focus on listening, and document everything. Check your ego at the door and have patience in the process. Don't let the house fall over while you build it.     Employees work with “what's in it for me” on their minds. As a sales leader, bridging that came is as simple as this: You are what you allow. Humility plus vulnerability equals leadership. Do not be afraid to ask for help, feedback, or advice from the people you manage. No one is good without practice, and practicing on your clients isn't the move. Sometimes you have to believe in the call that your coach calls--sales is the same way. Encourage those you manage to prepare. Create a learning environment where you ‘watch film' to get better.    Adversity can often snap someone back into reality and growth. Early in his career, Casey experienced a situation where he was given direction that resulted in him losing an account he had been working on. In that moment, he was faced with a divergence--he could sit in negative energy, or use it to propel him to his next client and make it his best yet. Failing is authentic and can lead to better things.    Casey's book WIN the RELATIONSHIP, not the DEAL: Six Common Sense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business breaks down what it takes to truly catapult your commissions. Firstly, start your day with positivity and treat those around you as you want to be treated. Second, expectation management. Third, listening versus hearing. Fourth, documentation. Five, ditch your ego. And six, have patience. If you can win a person, you win future deals. When you win a deal, it could fall apart. The long-term vision centered on the customer is what will land meaningful deals.    LINKS   https://www.caseyjacox.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Casey-Jacox/e/B083PRZLR8?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

This crazily candid conversation with the radiant Helen Hall filled my soul. Firstly: she is the definition of an inspiring, self-made, female entrepreneur. She started Blender Bombs out of her kitchen and made $1 million in just six months without any help. We bond over many things in this episode…the BTS reality of running a business alone, leaning into the feminine, and our mutual love of rock bottoms.   Head to https://blenderbombs.com/ (blenderbombs.com) and use the code “KBLIFE” for a 15% discount on all blender bombs products.  Resources: Website: https://blenderbombs.com/ (blenderbombs.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blenderbombs/?hl=en (@blenderbombs) & https://www.instagram.com/helenhall/?hl=en (@helenhall) Let's Connect Follow Kenzie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenzieburke (@kenzieburke) Follow the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/foodsexandmoney/?hl=en (@foodsexandmoney) Learn more at http://kenzieburke.life/ (kenzieburke.life) Download the app, https://foryoubykb.life/ (For You)  https://kenzie-burke-life.myshopify.com/ (Awaken Coffee and Blissful Cacao) https://www.ellasflats.com/ (Ella's Flats) have been my delicious, wholesome go-to snack for years!. I love crumbling these savory seed crisps into my salads or scooping up my favorite salsas with them. The best part is that they're gluten-free, sugar-free, high fiber, and low carb: so you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner guilt-free.  Food, Sex & Money is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Nicole and I have seen some tough days in our relationship. There's been yelling, name-calling, and even marriage counseling. We've also had excellent days where we've felt appreciated, loved, and thrilled that we've chosen to be with each other. So the big question is … How do we get more excellent days in our marriages? Our guests today have a concept that may make that a possibility for a lot of us. Kaley and Nate Klemp are the writers behind the newly released “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship” RESOURCES Tello:  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello Firstly:  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly 80/80 Marriage (Book):  https://amzn.to/3e3NgFz  

Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai shares how he was able to build up enough passive income to earn over $200,000 per year.  As a young father, he appreciates the opportunity to be there for his young family while still being able to provide a good life in San Francisco.  This is a "BEST OF MKM" episode from January 2020! Currently our most downloaded episode to date. Enjoy! SPONSORS Personal Capital:  http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm Firstly:  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly  

After a federal judge dismissed two antitrust cases against Facebook, many are wondering what happens next. Windows 11 is available to developers, so here's a first look. Instagram says it's going to focus primarily on video sharing. A judge has issued a primary injunction against Florida's SB 7072 social media law. First, Will Oremus of The Washington Post joins the show to talk about the ongoing battle to break up Big Tech. While some would look at a federal judge's recent decision to dismiss two antitrust cases against Facebook as a win for Big Tech, Oremus says this is just the beginning. Then, Ian Sherr of CNET stops by once again to give us an update on Windows 11. After Microsoft released a developer preview, Sherr provides his initial thoughts and tells us how Microsoft is taking on Apple with its open, inviting approach in Windows 11. Then, Ant Pruitt shares a couple of stories about Instagram. Firstly, Instagram may be working on subscriber-only stories for its massive influencer network. Secondly, the social sharing app says it plans to focus heavily on video sharing going forward. Finally, Mikah discusses a judge's decision to block Florida's SB 7072, a law that would prevent some (but not all) social media companies from annotating and/or blocking the accounts of political entities. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt Guests: Will Oremus and Ian Sherr Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: checkout.com/tnw Endava Podcast - Tech Reimagined