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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3927: Brian Tracy explains how your “mental diet” shapes your character, confidence, and ultimate success, outlining seven practical keys to building a truly positive personality. From affirmations and visualization to health habits and lifelong learning, he shows how deliberate mental conditioning can transform your self-esteem and results. Listen to discover how small, consistent shifts in thinking can elevate every area of your life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/be-the-best-you-7-keys-to-a-positive-personality/ Quotes to ponder: "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." "We believe that fully 95% of your emotions are determined by the way you talk to yourself as you go throughout your day." "Your expectations become your own self-fulfilling prophesies." Episode references: Vince Lombardi Biography: https://www.biography.com/sports/vince-lombardi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Professor Evan Ellis reports that the US allows Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba's private sector to empower citizens, while Nicolas Maduro faces criminal proceedings in a formal New York courtroom. 11.1900 MEXICO
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3927: Brian Tracy explains how your “mental diet” shapes your character, confidence, and ultimate success, outlining seven practical keys to building a truly positive personality. From affirmations and visualization to health habits and lifelong learning, he shows how deliberate mental conditioning can transform your self-esteem and results. Listen to discover how small, consistent shifts in thinking can elevate every area of your life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/be-the-best-you-7-keys-to-a-positive-personality/ Quotes to ponder: "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." "We believe that fully 95% of your emotions are determined by the way you talk to yourself as you go throughout your day." "Your expectations become your own self-fulfilling prophesies." Episode references: Vince Lombardi Biography: https://www.biography.com/sports/vince-lombardi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3927: Brian Tracy explains how your “mental diet” shapes your character, confidence, and ultimate success, outlining seven practical keys to building a truly positive personality. From affirmations and visualization to health habits and lifelong learning, he shows how deliberate mental conditioning can transform your self-esteem and results. Listen to discover how small, consistent shifts in thinking can elevate every area of your life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/be-the-best-you-7-keys-to-a-positive-personality/ Quotes to ponder: "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." "We believe that fully 95% of your emotions are determined by the way you talk to yourself as you go throughout your day." "Your expectations become your own self-fulfilling prophesies." Episode references: Vince Lombardi Biography: https://www.biography.com/sports/vince-lombardi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if AI didn't just sound right — but could prove it? In this episode of the MAD Podcast, Matt Turck sits down with Carina Hong, a 24-year-old former math olympiad competitor and Rhodes Scholar, and the founder/CEO of Axiom Math, to unpack how AxiomProver earned a perfect 12/12 on the Putnam 2025 and why formal verification (via Lean) may be the missing layer for reliable reasoning. Carina argues we're entering a “math renaissance” where verified reasoning systems can tackle problems that currently take researchers months — and potentially push beyond math into verified code, hardware, and high-stakes software. They go inside the “generation + verification” loop, what it means to build AI that can be trusted, and what this approach could unlock on the road to superintelligent reasoning.(00:00) Intro(01:25) Why the World Needs an AI Mathematician(02:57) Scoring 12/12 on the World's Hardest Math Test (Putnam)(04:05) The First AI to Solve Open Research Conjectures(06:59) Does AI Solve Math in "Alien" Ways? (The Move 37 Effect)(08:59) "Lean": The Programming Language of Proofs Explained(10:51) How Axiom's Approach Differs from DeepMind & OpenAI(16:06) Formal vs. Informal Reasoning (And Auto-Formalization)(17:37) The AI "Reward Hacking" Problem(20:18) Building an AI That is 100% Correct, 100% of the Time(23:23) Beyond Math: Verified Code & Hardware Verification(25:12) The Brutal Reality of Competitive Math Olympiads(29:30) From Neuroscience to Stanford Law to Dropout Founder(33:57) How Axiom Actually Works Under the Hood (The Architecture)(37:51) The Secret to Generating Perfect Synthetic Data(40:14) Tokens, Proof Length, and Inference Cost(42:58) The "Everest" of Mathematics: Scaling Reasoning Trees(46:32) Can an AI Win a Fields Medal?(47:25) "Math Renaissance": What Changes if This Works(55:47) How Mathematicians React to AI (And Why Proof Certificates Matter)(57:30) Becoming a CEO: Dropping Ego and Building Culture(1:00:42) Recruiting World-Class Talent & Building the Axiom "Tribe"
What is the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB), and how does it compare to the NASB? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Michael Easley answers a listener's question about the LSB translation, explaining its connection to the New American Standard Bible and the translation philosophy behind it. He discusses formal equivalency, why certain wording choices were updated, and how readers should think about choosing a Bible translation. Dr. Easley also reminds listeners that while English speakers have access to dozens of translations, many languages around the world only have one — making the most important step simply reading Scripture consistently. If you've ever wondered which Bible translation to use for study or daily reading, this episode will help you think wisely and practically about the options available. Chapters 0:00 Intro to Ask Dr. E 0:22 Question about the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) 1:05 Background of the NASB and LSB 2:17 Why reading the Bible's introduction matters 3:14 Translation changes in the LSB (Yahweh, doulos, etc.) 5:22 The MacArthur Study Bible and translation history 6:27 Formal vs. dynamic equivalency explained 7:20 Choosing a translation for study vs. reading 7:58 Final encouragement to read Scripture consistently Key Topics Covered -Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) overview -NASB translation history -Formal equivalency vs dynamic equivalency -Translating Yahweh in the Old Testament -The meaning of doulos (“slave” vs “bondservant”) -Choosing a Bible translation for study -Why consistency in Bible reading matters Links Mentioned Abner Chou on inContext Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.
Why is spitting essential if you want to taste wine seriously? What made Hong Kong's wine boom in 2010 feel both extravagant and generous? Does formal wine tasting language strip the emotion out of wine writing? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sarah Heller. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did Sarah's wine career almost end before it began? Why did her accident in southern France strengthen her commitment to the wine industry? What was it like to represent a restaurant alone at age 20 at the world's largest wine trade fair? How did an early lesson about spitting wine become a memorable introduction to professional wine culture? What's the difference between wine marketing and wine education? What made Hong Kong's wine scene during the 2010s feel both extravagant and unusually generous? How did Burgundy tastings in Hong Kong highlight the intersection of rarity, money, and shared passion? How did Sarah's fine art training at Yale shape the way she thinks about wine? What inspired her to move beyond traditional tasting notes to creating visual tasting notes? Why does Sarah believe conventional wine descriptors can feel sterile? How do shape, color, mood, and texture form the foundation of her visual tasting method? How does the shape of a wine differ between a plush Australian Shiraz and a structured Barolo? Key Takeaways Why is spitting essential if you want to taste wine seriously? Sarah: You're really meant to spit when you try wines. There was a little bit of a macho culture around it, like, oh no, real, real, real people don't spit. And I was like, I don't know, that doesn't seem very smart. But, there I was. And so by the end of the day, the people who had been assigned to take me under their wing were decanting me into a taxi. I made it safely home, thank goodness. What made Hong Kong's wine boom in 2010 feel both extravagant and generous? Sarah: Something about Hong Kong that I think distinguishes it, certainly from the UK collector scene, which was sort of my reference point to a certain degree, is that people open their bottles. I mean, some people have generational collections, but most people this was the collection they started. They can remember starting it and they want to share it with people. Obviously showing off is part of it, there's no denying that. But there's also an incredible spirit of generosity in wanting to share these incredible treasures that you have in your cellar with everybody around you, with the people that you care about. Does formal wine tasting language strip the emotion out of wine writing? Sarah: After having finished the Master of Wine, which is very, very much a bounded problem. You have to accept that this is the way that things are done. It's very directed and clear, which I think is useful if you're trying to create a standardized certification. But having got out on the other side of that and broken my writing style down so that it was as objective as possible and as simple and direct as possible, I was just a bit done with it. I don't want to talk about red versus black fruit. It had become sort of sterile at that point for me. It's not that I don't think people should study that, but it was just the phase that I was in, and I wanted to figure out what my voice was going to be. About Sarah Heller Sarah Heller MW is an internationally acclaimed wine expert and visual artist whose work explores the cultural history and multi-sensory experience of wine. She is the Italian wine reviewer for Club Oenologique, Faculty of the Vinitaly International Academy and Wine Editor for Asia Tatler. Sarah has co-hosted the series Wine Masters and Wine Masters Class and has collaborated with Lucaris Crystal on a line of hand-blown glasses. To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/378.
"Niger hat Frankreich den Krieg erklärt" – mit solchen Schlagzeilen erschienen in letzter Zeit Millionen von Publikationen. Formal gesehen ist das jedoch nicht der Fall, und es ist auch nicht ganz klar, gegen wen Niger eigentlich Krieg führen will: Es gibt keine französischen Truppen im Land. Der Krieg Afrikas gegen den Kolonialismus dauert aber tatsächlich an. Von Dmitri Rodionow
Have you ever spent hours building out referral programs only to hear crickets? You are not alone. In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch dives into why formal referral programs so often fail to produce results, even though referrals are one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. On paper, incentivizing people to send clients your way sounds smart and strategic. In reality, adding structure, tracking, and compensation can unintentionally shift referrals from something generous and relationship driven into something transactional and awkward. Sales conversations are emotional, and referrals are personal. When you attach money to them, the dynamic changes. Nikki unpacks three key reasons referral programs stall. They remove the generosity factor that makes referrals feel good. They accidentally turn your contacts into an unpaid sales team, adding pressure most people do not want. And they create extra work in the form of tracking and administration that can introduce friction. Instead of focusing on formal referral programs, Nikki encourages listeners to make referrals easy and relational. Get crystal clear on who you serve and the problem you solve so others can describe it in a sentence or two. Show genuine appreciation in ways that feel meaningful to the individual. And most importantly, nurture relationships long before you ever ask for a referral. Referrals thrive on connection, not commission. When you lead with clarity and gratitude, you create the kind of experience people naturally want to share. Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to work together with you and Nikki. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then checkout and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for $47.00! For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook. Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion
Writer, film curator, and leading Hong Sang-soo scholar Dennis Lim brings a personal favorite from Hong's oeuvre–– 2022's The Novelist's Film–– to Deep Cut. As the DC trio and their esteemed guest enjoy the luxuriate in Hong's complex, joyous depiction of collaborating artists-in-exile, Dennis shares his background with Hong, this film's shape, and the model Hong sets for young, independent filmmakers.Film your novel at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:08 Introducing guest03:47 Lim's background with Hong11:15 DC trio's current thoughts on Hong15:41 Why the Novelist's Film / general reactions26:13 Hong's regular actors28:04 Formal discussion38:33 Shapes41:16 Lee Hye-young46:25 Ha song-guk47:06 Waste, exile, potential50:19 Hong's business, life, and art model (good for young filmmakers)55:53 Outro
Miriam Inesta dedica su espacio a conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Pipa, explorando su presencia tanto en la cultura popular como en diversas piezas musicales. Durante la sección, se destacan figuras icónicas asociadas a este objeto, abarcando desde personajes de ficción como Sherlock Holmes, el comisario Maigret, Popeye y Gandalf, hasta personalidades históricas de la talla de Albert Einstein. Asimismo, se reivindica la figura de la periodista de sucesos Margarita Landi, una de las pocas mujeres reconocidas por fumar en pipa en un ambiente tradicionalmente masculino. El análisis acompañado por una variada selección musical que incluye la "pipa de la paz" de Luis Eduardo Aute y Paul McCartney, referencias al surf instrumental y un cierre humorístico con los Red Hot Chili Pipers, quienes reinterpretan clásicos del rock utilizando gaitas (conocidas en inglés como bagpipes).
That promotion you did not get? It was probably not decided in a performance review. It was decided on a golf course, at happy hour, or in a conversation you were never invited to.Informal networks at work are where the real career decisions get made and most women are not in those rooms. Research shows that 70 to 80 percent of promotions and high-visibility opportunities are driven by professional relationships, not performance alone. Yet women's networks are 30 percent smaller than men's, and the gap widens at every level of leadership.In this episode, SisterSmart Leadership Coaches Jill and Sara Spencer break down everything you need to know about building influential professional relationships and developing career sponsorship strategies that actually work. You will learn how to network professionally without feeling self-promotional, how to build strategic relationships when you are working remotely or in a hybrid environment, and how to identify the sponsors and senior leaders who will champion your next promotion.Whether you are trying to rise from director to VP, get noticed by senior leadership, or simply figure out how to build the kind of network that opens doors, this episode gives you a clear, practical framework to make it happen on your own terms.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:01:50 -- Why informal networks at work drive promotions more than performance and what you can do about it04:30 -- The biggest misconception women have about professional relationships building (and the mindset shift that changes everything)08:45 -- Formal vs. informal networks and which one is actually driving career advancement11:00 -- How to build the professional networking muscle with just one hour a week15:30 -- Creative, low-pressure ways to connect that do not require evening events or forced small talk19:45 -- Hybrid work networking strategies, how to stay visible and build relationships when you are not always in the office24:00 -- How to map your network and close the gaps that could be holding back your promotion28:30 -- Career sponsorship strategies, how to identify and build relationships with the senior leaders who will advocate for you33:00 -- Three action steps you can take this week to start building a network that moves your career forwardTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:You are a woman in leadership who wants to move from director to VP or into senior executive rolesYou have been waiting for your hard work to speak for itself and it is not workingYou want professional networking tips that feel authentic, not sleazy or self-promotionalYou are looking for a career coach for women who understands the real barriers to promotionYou want to build executive presence and get noticed by the right senior leadersFREE RESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Stakeholder Mapping Guide: https://sistersmart.ck.page/fb7440c515 ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free Passport to Promotion Private Podcast -- 7 Steps to Get Promoted from Director to VP: https://joinsistersinleadership.com/7-steps
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www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Episode Description: When your credit union receives an examination result you believe is wrong, what are your options? In this episode, Mark Treichel walks through NCUA's formal appeal process from start to finish — the timeline, the levels of review, what you can actually appeal, and how to think about whether it makes sense for your institution. Drawing on his experience as a former NCUA regional director and his work advising credit unions through the process, Mark breaks down the practical realities most credit union leaders don't fully understand until they're in the middle of it.Key Topics Covered:Why resolving issues at the examiner level is always the best first step — and why it doesn't always workThe fear of retaliation and when it's worth pushing back anywayWhat qualifies as a "material supervisory determination" under Part 746The critical phrase most credit unions overlook: "includes, but is not limited to"Why you can't formally appeal CAMEL components — but effectively can anywayDocument resolutions are negotiable: pushing back on language, dates, and requirementsThe full appeal timeline: regional director, Supervisory Review Committee, and NCUA BoardWhen oral hearings are available and when they're guaranteedWhy "tie goes to the runner" at every level — and what that means for your burden of proofDefining victory: full reversals, partial wins, and the value of being heardBuilding your administrative record for the long termKey Takeaways:You have 30 days from the final exam to appeal to the regional director — and some argue the clock starts when you see the draft.A full appeal through the NCUA Board can take eight months to a year.The Supervisory Review Committee must grant an oral hearing if you request one — the only level where that's guaranteed.Your odds of success generally improve as you move higher in the process.Even if you don't win the appeal, you're building an administrative record NCUA must consider in any future enforcement actions.Resources:NCUA Part 746, Subpart A (Appeals Regulation)Preamble to the final rule on appeals processCredit Union Exam Solutions: marktreichel.com Opus 4.5ExtendedClaude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.ShareArtifactsDownload allNcua
We dive into TikTok’s latest food trend “boy kibble”. Joel checks in from Sydney where he’s somehow chaperoning a Countess? Then we unpack a viral footage of a reporter who had one too many before a live cross sparking stories of formal workplace apologies, missed weddings and accidental news fame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vlad Tenev and Tudor Achim from Harmonic explain how they built Aristotle, an AI system that reaches International Mathematical Olympiad gold-medal performance using formally verified Lean proofs. They unpack the architecture behind mathematical superintelligence, including Monte Carlo Tree Search, lemma guessing, and specialized geometry modules. The conversation explores how verifiable reasoning could harden mission-critical software, reshape mathematical practice, and lead to trustworthy superintelligent systems by 2030. Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bit.ly/granolablindspot Sponsors: Claude: Claude is the AI collaborator that understands your entire workflow, from drafting and research to coding and complex problem-solving. Start tackling bigger problems with Claude and unlock Claude Pro's full capabilities at https://claude.ai/tcr Framer: Framer is an enterprise-grade website builder that lets business teams design, launch, and optimize their.com with AI-powered wireframing, real-time collaboration, and built-in analytics. Start building for free and get 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan at https://framer.com/cognitive Blitzy: Blitzy is the autonomous code generation platform that ingests millions of lines of code to accelerate enterprise software development by up to 5x with premium, spec-driven output. Schedule a strategy session with their AI solutions consultants at https://blitzy.com Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (04:58) Math as reasoning (Part 1) (15:22) Sponsors: Claude | Framer (18:51) Math as reasoning (Part 2) (18:51) Inside the Lean language (27:51) Lean intuition and MathLib (Part 1) (34:08) Sponsors: Blitzy | Tasklet (37:08) Lean intuition and MathLib (Part 2) (38:47) Inside Aristotle's architecture (48:33) Scope, boundaries, and applications (54:37) Training, taste, and interpretability (01:08:18) Formal math and software (01:16:50) Limits, entropy, and roadmap (01:25:24) 2030 vision and safety (01:33:38) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing
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In dieser Folge reden wir Klartext über den Wahlkampf in Baden-Württemberg kurz vor dem 8. März 2026. Cem Özdemir fährt voll auf Persönlichkeit – auf seinen Plakaten sucht man den Grünen-Namen fast mit der Lupe. Strategie oder Distanz zur Partei nach Ampel-Desaster? Manuel Hagel und die CDU liegen in Umfragen vorn (aktuell ~29 %), Grüne holen auf (~23 %), AfD bei 20 %. Wir diskutieren die massive Krise in der Automobilindustrie – Stellenabbau bei Bosch, Mercedes, Porsche, Gewinneinbrüche und warum chinesische Konkurrenz wie BYD uns hier vor Ort schmerzt. Schwarz-Grün, Schwarz-Rot-Gelb oder doch etwas Neues? Brandmauer zur AfD hält? Und warum rationale Entscheidungen (z.B. Mercosur) sofort mit AfD-Vergleichen verteufelt werden. Shownotes 00:07 Warum Özdemir auf Plakaten fast ohne Partei auftritt 03:07 Parteiendemokratie: Warum parteilos im Land kaum möglich ist 06:47 Wahlkampf Realität: Grün Karte oder Persönlichkeitskurs 09:50 Gewissen vs Fraktionsdisziplin und die Wirkung von Abstimmungen 14:27 Daniel Bayaz: Realpolitiker im grünen Gewand 18:11 Koalitionspoker: Schwarz Grün oder Deutschlandkoalition 29:11 Automobilkrise und Standortdruck: China, Strompreise, BYD, Planungschaos Highlights „Wenn du für eine Partei antrittst, aber den Parteinamen versteckst, fühlt sich das nicht ehrlich an.“ (02:31) „Wir sind eine Parteiendemokratie. Fraktionsdisziplin ist am Ende das Betriebssystem.“ (10:13) „Formal betrachtet darf dich nicht interessieren, wer noch so abstimmt. Aber die Wirkung kann dir das Genick brechen.“ (11:33) „Ich will mehr Themen hören, mehr Visionen, nicht diesen Floskelwahlkampf.“ (28:26) „Die Mentalität der Autobauer war Überheblichkeit und Arroganz. Und jetzt zeigt China, wie es geht.“ (29:32) „Planungssicherheit gab es nicht. Jeden Monat eine neue Ansage aus Berlin, Brüssel oder Stuttgart.“ (31:18) „Wenn der Markt nur für uns Regeln hat, aber nicht für andere, dann verlieren wir.“ (34:37) Folgt mir auf YouTube, Instagram oder Linkedin https://www.youtube.com/@UCb-Zi15UBi9VMaMvwjI6S2w https://www.instagram.com/rezamehman_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezamehman
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Maximale Provokation, klare Ergebnisse: Das Wahl-O-Mat-Experiment enthüllt allesDer Wahl-O-Mat als gnadenloser Spiegel des deutschen Irrsinns und was die falsche Wahl über den strukturellen Selbstmord unseres Landes verrät. Dieses Experiment legt offen, wie Grundannahmen über Staat, Markt und Freiheit politische Realität formen und wie jede Entscheidung systematische Konsequenzen entfaltet, die weit über „Wahlversprechen“ hinausreichen.Ein Kommentar von Janine Beicht.Der Wahl-O-Mat der Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung gilt seit seiner Einführung im Jahr 2002 als feste Größe im Vorfeld von Wahlen. Er wurde nach offiziellen Angaben (1) rund einhundertsechzig Millionen Mal genutzt und genießt den Ruf eines niedrigschwelligen Informationsinstruments. Achtunddreißig Thesen, drei Antwortmöglichkeiten und die Option einer doppelten Gewichtung sollen politische Nähe berechenbar machen. Die Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) beschreibt die Funktion wie folgt:“Der Wahl-O-Mat ist ein Frage-und-Antwort-Tool, das zeigt, welche zu einer Wahl zugelassene Partei der eigenen politischen Position am nächsten steht. 38 Thesen können mit "stimme zu", "stimme nicht zu", "neutral" oder "These überspringen" beantwortet werden - alle zur Wahl zugelassenen Parteien können sich am Wahl-O-Mat beteiligen. Auf diese Weise können die Nutzerinnen und Nutzer die eigenen Antworten mit denen der Parteien abgleichen. Der Wahl-O-Mat errechnet daraufhin den Grad der persönlichen Übereinstimmung mit den ausgewählten Parteien. “ bpb (1)Die Antworten der Parteien werden übernommen, die Thesen in Workshops unter Beteiligung junger Redaktionsmitglieder formuliert. Formal handelt es sich um ein neutrales Verfahren. Doch was geschieht, wenn man dieses Instrument nicht nutzt, um die eigene Überzeugung abzubilden, sondern um politische Denkmuster gezielt zu verdichten und ihre praktischen Folgen schonungslos offenzulegen?Genau hier setzte mein Experiment zur Landtagswahl in Baden-Württemberg an.Die bewusst destruktive AntwortstrategieBei diesem ersten Durchgang des Wahl-O-Mat-Experiments ging es mir nicht darum, meine persönlichen Vorlieben abzubilden, sondern die zugrunde liegende Logik politischer Entscheidungen und vorherrschender Narrative in einen Kontext zu stellen. Jede meiner Antworten folgte einer bewusst destruktiven Strategie: Ich wählte also systematisch diejenigen Optionen, die aus meiner Sicht die wirtschaftlichen Belastungen erhöhen, staatliche Kontrolle ausweiten, Eigentumsrechte relativieren, Bürokratie verstärken, ideologische Weltanschauungen institutionalisieren, sicherheitspolitische Eskalationen normalisieren und gesellschaftliche Fragmentierung begünstigen. Die Ironie liegt darin, dass die Antworten formal korrekt, logisch konsistent und politisch nachvollziehbar sind, wenn man die Ziele dieser Politik auf die Spitze treibt.Beispielsweise stimmte ich der Unterstützung von Unternehmen zu, die Rüstungsgüter herstellen. Mein Argument für diese Wahl war bewusst sarkastisch formuliert. Mehr Waffen bedeuten natürlich mehr Sicherheit und die Verteidigung von Frieden und Freiheit, so wie es uns unablässig vermittelt wird, während Krieg letztlich ein schmutziges Geschäft für wenige bleibt und die Milliarden dieser Industrie gezielt in die Taschen einiger weniger Akteure fließen. Noch Ende Januar schwor Merz heldenhaft auf „unsere Verteidigungsfähigkeit“, ein heroisches Bekenntnis, das ich bei meiner Auswahl selbstverständlich nicht unberücksichtigt lassen konnte. Er postete:„Unsere Verteidigungsfähigkeit ist keine Aufgabe, die wir in die Zukunft verschieben können. Mit dem Beschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz sorgen wir dafür, dass unsere Soldatinnen und Soldaten das bekommen, was sie brauchen. Wir nehmen unsere Sicherheit selbst in die Hand.“ Merz |
Welcome to a brand new season of Homeschool Better Together—and a new voice behind the mic! I'm your new host, Laney Homan, and today I'm joined by our HBT community manager (and Charlotte Mason wisdom guru), Dawn Garrett, for a conversation that's near and dear to both our hearts: Community-Based Learning.Truth be told, I've never been much for formal, lockstep co-ops (raise your hand if you're allergic to group projects with rigid requirements and committee meetings that last for-e-ver
In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back podcast regulars Claire Houston & Robyn Clark to explore why appraisals are a vital part of staff development in general practice, and how to make them meaningful rather than just a tick-box exercise. They discuss whether 'appraisal season' is helpful or whether reviews should be spread throughout the year, how to structure objectives so they align with wider practice goals, and why appraisals should never contain surprises. The conversation covers practical tips on preparation, 360° feedback, handling difficult conversations, and setting SMART objectives that genuinely support both individual growth and organisational strategy. The episode also explores the unique challenge of appraising practice managers, the benefits of a four point scoring system, and how digital tools like the Appraisals Manager within the Practice Index Hub can streamline the entire appraisal cycle, from scheduling and documentation to tracking objectives and progress. Introduction (0:09) Practice Index Appraisals Manager: what it offers (00:35) Is there such a thing as 'appraisal season'? (01:25) Why appraisals should never contain surprises (02:15) Formal appraisals (03:10) Aligning individual objectives with practice strategy (04:00) Setting meaningful objectives (and how many to set) (06:30) Using SMART objectives effectively (08:30) The importance of preparation and pre-appraisal questionnaires (10:30) 360° feedback and gathering wider perspectives (11:30) Avoiding difficult conversations, and why you shouldn't (13:45) A practical structure for giving constructive feedback (14:45) Rethinking scoring: why move from five points to four? (16:50) Documenting objectives and tracking progress digitally (18:20) Who appraises the practice manager? (19:15) Using the IGPM appraisal toolkit (20:30) Accessing the HR package and Appraisals Manager in the Hub (23:30) Episode summary and close (24:30) Book an HR Package demo here To access the IGPM Appraisal Toolkit, join IGPM here. To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
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Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li talks with mental health therapist and coach Allison Ly about how to set healthy boundaries—especially for adults with immigrant parents. Drawing from personal and professional experience, Allison Ly explains why boundary-setting is often challenging in immigrant families.The episode features practical advice for tuning into your own needs, navigating family pushback, and handling guilt, highlighting that boundary-setting is a gradual process that strengthens relationships rather than weakens them. By sharing strategies and resources—including her "Say No" cheat sheet—Allison Ly offers listeners a pathway to healthier, more peaceful family dynamics.Timestamps00:00:00 – 00:02:44: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode, guest, and upcoming event.00:02:49 – 00:04:14: Formal welcome and start of discussion on boundaries.00:04:15 – 00:08:34: Allison Ly on boundary challenges in immigrant families.00:08:44 – 00:12:49: Examples and personal experiences with boundaries.00:12:50 – 00:16:22: Handling pushback and emotional awareness.00:16:59 – 00:29:08: Gradual boundary change and effects on relationships.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/saynoJoin Allison's live workshop on February 26th at 11 am PST Adults with Immigrant Parents: The Key to Stop People Pleasing and Spiraling in Guilt: https://heyallisonly.com/secretTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPAllison LyWebsite: https://www.heyallisonly.comPodcast: https://www.heyallisonly.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyallisonlyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heyallisonly
Formal verification already consumes years of human effort.In this episode, Lukas Biewald talks with Carina Hong, Founder & CEO of Axiom, about why verification is becoming the real bottleneck in high stakes AI systems.They discuss how Axiom uses AI to take on the tedious checking that stretches verification cycles across years, starting with formal mathematics and extending to hardware and software.Carina also explains why Axiom's approach to auto-formalization mirrors spec driven models like Kiro from AWS.Connect with us here:Carina Hong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-hong/Axiom: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiommath/Lukas Biewald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lbiewald/Weights & Biases: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wandb/
On Episode 792 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vaibhav Porwal, Co-founder at Dezerv as well as Dr Nipun Sharma, CEO at TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:15) A formal trade deal with the US is at least 6 weeks away(04:37) What could drive markets in the next few months?(14:41) Middle east tensions are driving oil prices again(15:57) How women apprentices are increasingly entering the workforce(26:00) Why do some restaurants last a 100 years and others don't?Join us at the Quorum for our Post Budget DiscussionRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
Join Getachew Tadese (Rehabilitation Sciences) for a discussion of his work on the role of community-based rehabilitation programming in enabling formal and natural supports for person's with disabilities and their families in Ethiopia.
The appointment of Mike Riggs as Chief Product Officer at Empath signifies the company's transition from founder-led intuition to formalized product governance. According to Wes Spencer, Empath reached over 500 MSP customers and now requires more disciplined processes as it moves from early-stage, high-velocity development to operational maturity. Mike Riggs described his role as systematizing elements that were previously managed informally—covering areas from design to engineering—and explicitly stated the intent to strengthen operational accountability for both the platform and its customers.This structural change follows recognition by the founders that their limited technical background required complementary leadership to scale effectively. Advisors highlighted that, while growth and partner engagement met expectations, scaling Empath's platform now demands greater rigor and repeatable operational practices. Empath's platform has evolved from being a convenience service to an operational dependency, with MSPs using it for training, team accountability, and embedded workflows. Mike Riggs emphasized the importance of refining user experience, onboarding processes, and support mechanisms as MSP reliance grows.A central theme discussed is the shift in Empath's product category—from a basic learning management tool toward a broader learning, development, and accountability platform for MSPs. Features such as notification systems and visibility into required actions move the platform beyond content delivery into proactive management of personnel performance and compliance. This evolution brings Empath closer to intersecting with HR, policy, and managerial oversight, compelling the company to balance user engagement features with the need for reliable, auditable, and controlled change management.For MSPs and IT service providers, Empath's shift has operational implications and risk factors. Increasing dependency on a single platform heightens the significance of product stability, disciplined rollout of new features, and clarity of governance. As platforms like Empath become more embedded in day-to-day operations, service providers must reassess processes for vendor risk management, accountability, and internal policy alignment. The move described is not an indicator of problems but of maturation—a transition that typically introduces both new safeguards and greater operational complexity.
Berater Stephen Miller gilt als einer der zentralen Strategen im Weißen Haus. Formal ist er »nur« stellvertretender Stabschef – faktisch jedoch einer der wichtigsten Einflüsterer des US-Präsidenten. Während andere vor der Kamera Trumps Pläne verteidigen, wirkt Miller oft im Stillen: kein Lautsprecher, eher ein Architekt der Macht. In dieser Folge von Trumps Amerika zeichnen Host Juan Moreno und die SPIEGEL-New-York-Korrespondentin Stephen Millers Weg nach – von seiner Herkunft in Kalifornien und seiner frühen, stark rechten politischen Prägung hin zum Schlüsselakteur im Weißen Haus. Welche Überzeugungen treiben ihn an? Woran erkennt man seine Handschrift? Und wie misst man den Einfluss im System Trump? Mehr zum Thema: (S+) Trumps Migrationspolitik: Hassen und herrschen – die brutale Vision des Stephen Miller einhttps://www.spiegel.de/ausland/stephen-miller-trumps-teuflisches-mastermind-a-17ba73c5-4ca5-4c1a-bcea-b56fb0641ae5 Abonniert »Acht Milliarden«, um die nächste Folge nicht zu verpassen. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast weiterempfehlt oder uns eine Bewertung hinterlasst.+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.
Formal federal prosecutor Chris Parente of Cheronis and Parente joins Karen Conti to discuss the ‘Broadview Six’ and the latest on last year’s ICE shooting involving Chicagoan Marimar Martinez. Chris also explains the value of prosecutors working on the defense side.
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A Clare TD is demanding the Garda Commissioner to issue a formal apology to the four senior Gardaí and retired Superintendent cleared of perverting the course of justice. On Monday, the group of five who served at stations across Clare and Limerick were found not guilty on all 39 counts the jury had to consider, with the charges relating to alleged attempts to terminate tickets for road traffic offences. The case, which involved a seven-year investigation, is estimated to have cost the state €3m in legal fees, throughout which time, all the accused were suspended on full pay. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe says it's a farcical situation.
DISCOMBOBULATOR DISCLOSURE - 01.26.2026 - #910 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #910 - 01.26.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Andy W*** Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Simon D, Cage Rattler Coffee Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM GREAT RESET/MONEY 4:24 Silver just broke another record. Here's what's driving precious metal's new surge (CNBC) NEPHILIM UPDATE/WW3/TRUMP 11:44 White House Posts AI Slop of Trump and a Penguin in Greenland (Yahoo/Mediaite) → DOW X account posts penguin meme (X) → DOW Jan 21, teaser post about energy weapons (X) → US Homeland Security X account, military penguin meme (X) Department Of War Confirms Plans To Scale 'Directed Energy Weapons (Yahoo/Dallas Ex) Post from D.O.W. confirming D.E.W. (X) (Directed Energy Weapons Research Report 2026) Clip: Trump discombobluate Trump reveals to The Post secret 'discombobulator' weapon was crucial to Venezuelan raid on Maduro (NY Post) BBB/MINNESOTA 49:06 Anti-ICE Signal Chats Exposed CLIP: Signal Chat breakdown on RAV Handing donuts and coffee to protestors → Trump deploys border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota as ICE operations face violent chaos (Fox) Tom Homen to be unleashed in MN (X) Walz "Calls Trump" to cooperate (x) → Clip: Satanism in Minnesota Capital building thanking Tim Walz troll (X) SHUTDOWN 1:34:00 → Another government shutdown is looming. This one could hit differently in the economy. (CBS) GEOENGINEERING 1:38:17 Termination shock could make the cost of climate damage even higher (New Scientist) CYBORG 1:43:54 Clip: Woman gambling in China exposed for enhanced contact lenses (X) EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 1:51:20 TALENT/TIME 2:02:26 END 2:22:38
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In this episode of NorCal Champions for Kids, we're breaking new ground on a topic that matters for families, educators, and community champions across Northern California: Early Literacy in Rural Communities.We dive deep into provocative conversations and bold questions, the kind that make you rethink assumptions and spark action.Hot Take #1: “Book deserts hit rural communities harder than food deserts — but we talk about them less.”In cities and towns across the country, discussions about food deserts have dominated headlines and policy actions. But what about book deserts, places where families struggle to access books, reading materials, and literacy resources? We explore:Why book access is essential infrastructure for children's development.How limited access to books affects vocabulary growth, school readiness, and lifelong learning.What it means for rural counties like Shasta and Tehama — where long distances, few libraries, and limited bookstores create real barriers families face every day. Hot Take #2: “Home literacy matters more than preschool literacy in rural communities.”Formal preschool programs are vital, but what happens when they simply aren't accessible due to geography, cost, or capacity? In rural places, early literacy often starts at home. So should we rethink where and how we invest?We unpack:The case for parent coaching over classroom hours alone.The power of book distribution programs and in-home reading support.How home visiting programs can meet families where they are — literally and figuratively.Whether funding should pivot to support literacy strategies that work within rural realities, not just urban models. We also explore questions like:Is access to books a civil right?Can community champions step in where systems fall short?How can innovative programs create literacy ecosystems rooted in rural strengths rather than deficits?Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, or community supporter, this episode will give you new ways to think, and act, on early literacy for every child, everywhere. Tune in, join the conversation, and help us champion a future where every child in NorCal has the books, support, and opportunities they deserve.
According to the latest IFAC Farm Report, 2 in 5 farmers do not have a formal successor, which is fuelling fears of a succession crisis.To discuss this issue, Ciara is joined by Limerick Dairy Farmer, Louise Crowley, and News Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, Amy Forde.
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John 1:29-42The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One.”The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). A couple of weeks ago, I signed up for Better with Time, a weekly newsletter course. Each week, I get a new tip in my inbox. Something small I can do at a different time of day to add a little more joy and adventure to my life. I'm two weeks in, and so far, I've experienced no added joy and absolutely no adventure.And it's not because I didn't try—well, maybe the first one. Week one's suggestion was to eat chicken parmigiana for breakfast. I mean… who would do such a thing? The point wasn't nutrition. It was control. The author argues that breakfast can be whatever you want it to be, and that by eating chicken parm for breakfast, you reclaim a sense of freedom over your life. You start thinking outside the bowl.You can let me know how that goes.Week two didn't do much for me either. The challenge was to spend twenty minutes flipping through a dictionary. The most joy I got from that was asking Pastor Mark for a dictionary—who, of course, had one from 1922.I signed up for this newsletter because, honestly, I could use a little more joy in my day—who couldn't? I don't necessarily need more adventure. But a distraction would be nice. A distraction from the endless updates of insanity that seem to flood our newsfeeds, no matter which one you're looking at. So when I saw something that promised to tell me how to live my life in a way that might add a little joy—and it was free—I thought, why not?After all, we are constantly being told how to live a life. By people, by companies, by experts. We're told what we should want, what we should value, and then—almost always—we're offered a solution. Usually at a cost. But our passage today gives us a pretty good picture of how to live a life.This is Jesus' first public appearance in the Gospel of John. And instead of John the Baptist doing any baptizing, he shows up here as John the Witness—or John the Testifier. He doesn't perform a ritual. He points. Literally.Every time Jesus walks by, John points and says, “Look! There he is!” Honestly, it's a little odd. John is like a toddler in public, loudly pointing at a stranger: Look at that person! I can't help but wonder if it was as embarrassing for Jesus as it can be for parents when that happens. But that's the scene. John sees Jesus, and he wants everyone else to see him too.The second time John points and shouts at Jesus, two of his disciples finally pay attention. They hear what John is saying, and something about it catches them. So they begin to follow Jesus.And then—Jesus turns around.He looks at them and asks, “What are you looking for?”In English, the question sounds simple. But it doesn't really capture the depth of what Jesus is asking. It's closer to: What are you seeking? What do you hope to find? What do you long for? The disciples respond to Jesus by asking, “Rabbi, where are you staying?”It's a richer question than it first sounds. They aren't asking for an address. They're asking where Jesus dwells, where he abides. And that word carries the sense of belonging. It's the difference between a hotel and a home. You stay at a hotel. But you abide, you belong, at the place you call home. That's what the disciples are really asking: Where do you dwell? Because we want to dwell there too.Jesus responds with a simple invitation: “Come and see.” Not an explanation. Not a theological lecture. Not a test to see if they believe the right things or are worthy enough. Just an invitation. Come and see.And they do. They spend the rest of the day with Jesus. The text doesn't tell us what happens while they're there, but something clearly does happen. We know this because before abiding with Jesus, they called him Rabbi, teacher. Respectful. Formal. After spending time with him, they leave calling him Messiah: the anointed one, the one who saves and frees.Don't you wonder what happened in between: what they talked about? what they saw? what they experienced? Whatever it was, it changed them. They had to be impressed. Amazed. Astonished. So much so that Andrew immediately goes and tells his brother Simon what he has seen and experienced.I wonder how Simon took that news. If he's anything like me, I imagine his response was something like, No way. Are you sure? Prove it. But Andrew doesn't argue. He doesn't explain. He simply brings his brother to Jesus. I wonder if he used the same invitation Jesus used with him: Come and see. Because no sooner than he tells his brother the two of them are off to find Jesus. And that's when it clicks for me.I don't need a newsletter to tell me how to live a more joyful or adventurous life. I don't need influencers, companies, or marketing campaigns promising they have the product that will finally solve all my problems. What I need in this life is what those two disciples just experienced—because that is living a life: paying attention, being astonished, and telling about it.And that's not my framework, but the poet, Mary Oliver's. In her poem Sometimes, she writes: “How to live a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”The disciples paid attention to what John was saying about Jesus. They noticed where he was pointing, and they were willing to look in that direction. That's often how faith begins, not with certainty, but with curiosity. With listening to those who point us toward Jesus, and being willing to follow their gaze. And sometimes that pointing takes us somewhere we didn't expect.Then they abide with Jesus—and they are astonished by him. What a gift. When was the last time you were astonished by Jesus? Truly astonished—filled with wonder, caught off guard, surprised by grace.Maybe it happens in the quiet of prayer, when you aren't looking for an answer, and Christ meets you with peace instead.Maybe it happens through the words of Scripture - when you read a passage for the one hundred and first time and finally hear the promise it has for you. Not because the words changed, but because you did.Maybe it happens through a song - when the Spirit overwhelms you at the very moment you least expected it.You know this kind of astonishment when it happens - because it changes you. No longer is Jesus only a teacher, someone with wise words to admire from a distance. He becomes Messiah: the one you follow, the one who meets you, the one who saves and frees. And once we are astonished, just like Simon, we can't help but tell about it.About the Messiah we've found. About the astonishment we've experienced. About the abiding that has changed us.And the way we tell isn't by arguing or proving or persuading. It's by offering the same invitation Jesus offered in the first place: come and see. Hearts and minds aren't changed by data or debates. They're changed through stories and experiences.Siblings in Christ, Jesus gives the same invitation to us: come and see.Come and abide with me.Come and be astonished by me.This is what I hope for us at Cross of Grace. That we are a people who have seen Jesus, and who can't help but point to him. A community astonished by his mercy, forgiveness, and grace. So that when others are searching, when they know something is missing, when they are looking for more hope, more joy, more belonging in their life, we don't try to convince them or fix them.We simply point. We point to Jesus. We point to a place where he abides with us. A place where they will be welcomed and loved. And we offer the same simple invitation: Come and see.Come and see why our joy doesn't come from newsletters, but from being astonished by the grace of Jesus Christ. Come and see a place where you can experience that grace for yourself.That's how we live a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.Amen.
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Let me tell you a little story about my meeting Samantha Erickson... I think she reached out to me (my Instagram name is Grounded in Maine, and she's a Maine business, so I assume that's why), and the idea of used formal dresses was such a great business plan, so I was sold, and invited her to talk about it on the podcast. When I got her podcast guest form, she said "turning grief and pain into purpose," and if you know me, I'm all in for all the deep conversations, so I couldn't wait for the chance to learn more about the story of Tia's Prom Closet Project. Tia Morrell was Samantha's best friend, and she passed away in 2024, 4 months after giving birth to her first child, Zara. Tia was a total fashion girl, and had a huge heart, not letting someone miss out on a special occasion because they didn't have the right outfit - Samantha tells the sweetest story showing this. So Samantha, Tia's mom, and a couple other of Tia's friends started Tia's Prom Closet Project - really a circular fashion goldmine, located in the small town of Harrison in southern Maine. They started 4 months ago now with 20 dresses, and 3 months later when I spoke with Samantha, they had received close to 600 donated dresses to offer folks!Samantha has so many stories about this, and the reach they've made in just a few short months shows the power of community. I'm going to leave you with this last quote from Samantha: "This is bigger than dresses; it's about dignity. A pay it forward movement built on kindness, confidence, and connection, all in honor of an incredible soul.Every dress that leaves our racks carries more than fabric and sparkle — it carries a story, a piece of someone else's love and hope." You can find Tia's Prom Closet Project on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tiaspromcloset/ And on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tias-Prom-Closet/61580223976310/Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the BEST customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://...
https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Carr-1-11-26.mp3 What was the significance of Peter choosing the text from Joel 2 to address the mocking crowd at Pentecost? Find out how he picks up on Joel's covenant lawsuit and applies it to the hearers in Jerusalem and what that means for believers today.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump placed tariffs on many nations, the Asian nation exports are surging, even with the tariffs. More money for the people. Fuel prices are below $2 in many states. Trump has cut 646 regulations.Trump is using the Jacksonian Pivot to bring down the [CB] and go back to the constitution. The [DS] is losing it money laundering system. They are having a difficult time funding their operations. Trump is continually putting the squeeze on the [DS] and each nation run by dictators is going to fall one by one. Trump gave the [DS] 8 months to comply with his EO. He brought the NG into their states, they forced them out. He gave them a chance but they decided to escalate the situation. Next move is POTUS. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2008258196322856968?s=20 all-time high. This is despite US tariffs which were initially set at to 49%, but later negotiated down to ~20%. At the same time, Chinese exports to the US plunged -40% YoY in Q3 2025. This comes as the region has a massive cost advantage over US and European manufacturing, which ranges from 20% to 100%, even after tariffs. Companies use Southeast Asian economies as alternative export bases to avoid China’s 37% reciprocal tariff. As a result, the amount of trade rerouting from China hit a record $23.7 billion in September. US trade flows are shifting sharply amid tariffs. https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008327708200104042?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008516399564509382?s=20 https://twitter.com/DrJStrategy/status/2008306299235189133?s=20 and a decisive shift of policy emphasis toward productive capital and economic sovereignty rather than financial engineering, Trump has reoriented the engines of growth toward productive capital, investment, industry, and national capacity. Anchored by the Trump Corollary, asserting a sovereign, American‑led Western Hemisphere and demonstrated in both the flawless military operation in Venezuela and the broader regime‑pressure strategy, this doctrine is not theater but an integrated fusion of economic, security, and hemispheric power. These changes are as profound in their structural implications as the original Jacksonian pivot, and those who assume Trump is a merely performative politician and strategist are therefore sorely mistaken, confusing a disruptive style with a coherent focused project to realign America's coalition, its economic model, and its role in the world. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/KatieMiller/status/2008286018722562351?s=20 https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/2008263492030349618?s=20 Hilton Axes Hotel From Their Systems After Video Shows Them Continuing to Ban DHS and ICE Agents https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008497245826556404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008497245826556404%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Less than two hours after the video had been uploaded to X, Hilton issued another statement saying they were dropping that particular hotel from their list of franchisees and accusing ownership of lying to them about making corrections to their policy. https://twitter.com/HiltonNewsroom/status/2008522493171298503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008522493171298503%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008256013162410201?s=20 mandatory detention without bond hearings. Judges opposing the move admitted the goal is to promote self-deportation rather than extended courtroom battles. Conservatives say the numbers reveal a coordinated judicial campaign to override Trump’s immigration policy. SCOTUS has yet to rule on the matter. DOGE Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board Votes to Dissolve Organization in Act of Responsible Stewardship to Protect the Future of Public Media The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress to steward the federal government's investment in public broadcasting, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of service to the American public. The decision follows Congress's rescission of all of CPB's federal funding and comes after sustained political attacks that made it impossible for CPB to continue operating as the Public Broadcasting Act intended. Source: cpb.org Geopolitical https://twitter.com/Object_Zero_/status/2008524560891588691?s=20 flight path (ballistic or powered) from Kola to anywhere on the lower 48, then everything goes over Greenland. Greenland is the theatre where any strategic exchange between Washington and Moscow is contested. If you want to intercept a ballistic missile, the best point to do so is at the apogee, at the top of the flight path. The shortest route for an interceptor to get to an apogee is from directly below the apogee. That's where Greenland is. So, without stating what should happen here, this is **why** the Trump administration says they **need** Greenland for national security. The other thing that is happening is that the Northern Passage through the Arctic is opening up, and soon there will be Chinese cargo ships sailing through the Arctic to Rotterdam. It's faster than the Suez and the ships aren't limited to Suezmax size so China and EU trade is going to accelerate a lot. This means Chinese submarines will also be venturing under the Arctic into the Northern Atlantic, IF THEY AREN'T ALREADY DOING SO. Hence, the North East coast of Greenland serves not 1 but 2 critical strategic security objectives of US national security. If this wasn't clear to you, please understand that the Mercator global map projection is for children and journalists only. It is not a useful guide to where any countries or territories actually are in the real world that we live in. No self respecting adult should be using Mercator for their worldview. Anyone saying “there must be some other secret reason for Trump being interested in Greenland” is a certified ignoramus. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008414070425206927?s=20 permission from the Ministry of Defense. “We want to clarify that what happened in downtown Caracas was because some drones flew over without permission and the police fired dissuasive shots. No confrontation took place. The whole country is in total tranquility,” said a Spokesman for the Information Ministry. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008420269480694261?s=20 Miraflores Presidential Palace. Seems like a failed coup attempt https://twitter.com/jackprandelli/status/2008298246675021881?s=20 offshore oil, creating a massive geopolitical risk. The most immediate outcome in capture of Maduro is to neutralize this threat and secure the operating companies stakes in Guyana, as well as Western Hemisphere’s energy security. By stabilizing Guyana’s production, which is set to hit 1.7 million barrels per day, the intervention guarantees way more oil flow in near term than reviving Venezuela’s aged infrastructure and heavy sour oil. This move protects billions in U.S. investment and positions Guyana producers as the ultimate winners. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008448254095012088?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008591197728813564?s=20 Mass Protests Enter 9th Straight Day in Iran — Regime Accused of Killing Young Woman and Multiple Peaceful Protesters as Officials Deny Responsibility — Brave 11-Year-Old Iranian Boy Calls on Nation: “Take to the Streets! We Have Nothing to Lose!” (VIDEO) Protests against Iran's murderous Islamic regime continued across the country for a ninth straight day over the weekend, as nationwide unrest intensifies and the government struggles to maintain control. Demonstrations have now spread to multiple cities throughout Iran, with citizens openly defying the Islamic Republic and targeting its symbols of power. The latest wave of protests was initially sparked by the collapse of Iran's currency, further devastating an already-crippled economy and pushing ordinary Iranians to the brink. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008537318035173629?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008532051331526713?s=20 https://twitter.com/infantrydort/status/2008501122902774238?s=20 when reminded that teeth still exist. They insist the world runs on rules now and that borders are sacred. Also that true power has been replaced by paperwork. This belief is not moral in the least. It's f*****g archaeological. They live inside institutions built by violence, defended by men they no longer understand, and guaranteed by forces they refuse to acknowledge. Like tourists wandering a fortress, they admire the stonework while mocking the idea of a siege. They confuse order with nature. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Then blame the person that reminds them of this. Civilization is not the default state of humanity. It is an achievement that is temporary, fragile, and expensive. It exists only where force once cleared the ground and still quietly patrols the perimeter. A lion does not debate the ethics of hunger. Neither does a starving empire. History is not a morality play, it is a pressure test. When pressure rises, abstractions collapse first. Laws follow power; they do NOT precede it. Property exists only where someone can prevent it from being taken. Sovereignty is not declared, it is enforced. The modern West outsourced this enforcement, then forgot the invoice existed. So when someone points out uncomfortable realities (whether about Greenland, Venezuela, or the broader balance of power) they respond with ritual incantations: “You can't do that.” “That's wrong.” “That's against the rules.” As if the rules themselves are armed. As if history paused because we asked nicely. This is how empires fall. Not from invasion alone, but from conceptual rot. From mistaking a long season of safety for a permanent condition. From believing lethality is immoral instead of foundational. Every civilization that forgot how violence works eventually relearned it the hard way. The conquerors did not arrive because they were monsters; they arrived because their victims could no longer imagine them. The tragedy is not that power still exists. The tragedy is that so many have forgotten it does. Idk who needs to hear this but civilization is a garden grown atop a graveyard. Ignore the soil, and someone else will plant something far less gentle. Hate me for being the messenger and asking the hard questions about conquest if you want. You're just wasting your time. War/Peace Zelenskyy Announces the Appointment of Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland as Economic Advisor Chrystia Freeland was the former lead of the Canadian trade delegation when Trudeau realized he needed to try and offset the economic damage within the renegotiated NAFTA agreement known as the USMCA. Freeland was also the lead attack agent behind the debanking effort against Canadian truckers who opposed the vaccine mandate. In addition to holding Ukraine roots, the ideology of Chrystia Freeland as a multinational globalist and promoter for the World Economic Forum's ‘new world order' is well documented. given the recent revelations about billions of laundered aid funds being skimmed by corrupt members of the Ukraine government, we can only imagine how much of the recovery funds would be apportioned to maintaining the life of indulgence the political leaders expect. In response to the lucrative “voluntary” appointment, Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from Canadian government in order to avoid any conflict of interest as the skimming is organized. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008618653500273072?s=20 https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2008610869924757613?s=20 this aligns with Trump’s stated approach, where Europe takes a leading role in postwar security but with American support to ensure durability—such as the proposed 15-year (or potentially longer) guarantees discussed in recent talks. The “Coalition of the Willing” (including the UK, France, Germany, and others) is coordinating these pledges to reassure Kyiv, but the framework explicitly ties into U.S.-backed elements like ceasefire verification and long-term armaments. Russia has not yet shown willingness to compromise on core demands, so the deal’s success remains uncertain, but this step advances the security pillar of the overall plan. Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/DerrickEvans4WV/status/2008435766742179996?s=20 dangerous diseases. Parents can still choose to give their children all of the Vaccinations, if they wish, and they will still be covered by insurance. However, this updated Schedule finally aligns the United States with other Developed Nations around the World. Congratulations to HHS Secretary Bobby Kennedy, CDC Acting Director Jim O'Neil, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, and all of the Medical Experts and Professionals who worked very hard to make this happen. Many Americans, especially the “MAHA Moms,” have been praying for these COMMON SENSE reforms for many years. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2008416829404746084?s=20 https://twitter.com/WeTheMedia17/status/2008558203077095579?s=20 President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2008278499153637883?s=20 who tried to kill Justice Kavanaugh at his family home in Maryland. Read: https://twitter.com/mirandadevine/status/2008312587197497804?s=20 https://twitter.com/PubliusDefectus/status/2008542355838955625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008542355838955625%7Ctwgr%5E08a8ea4b3726984aaeb1e460fafe90ec5a25b84f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fhillary-clinton-launches-attack-trump-january-6%2F Developing: Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited' Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds Captain Michael Byrd and his home daycare in Maryland. In one of his autopen's last acts before Joe Biden left office was to pardon Capt. Mike Byrd, the DC officer who shot and killed January 6 protester Ashli Babbitt in cold blood during the protests on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021. Paul Sperry discovered recently and posted on Tuesday that Former Lt., now Captain Mike Byrd, has been running an unaccredited day-care center with his wife in their Maryland home since 2008. That is nearly 17 years! The Byrds have received $190 million in this HHS day-care scheme. Via Paul Sperry. Via Karli Bonne at Midnight Rider: https://twitter.com/PattieRose20/status/2008547480431218991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008547480431218991%7Ctwgr%5Ec607b3d9ed0b3fbdb6e390fdfadc416d9a45a379%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F%3Fp%3D1506321 Source: thegatewaypundit.com The White House has published a page revealing the full TRUE story of January 6 — before, during, and after. It includes: – Video and evidence showing Nancy Pelosi's involvement – A complete, detailed timeline of events – A tribute to those who died on or because of J6 A full investigation into Nancy Pelosi and everyone involved is now essential. You can view the page here: https://whitehouse.gov/j6/ https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008569594550895005?s=20 EKO Put This Out April 28, 2025. President Trump signs Executive Order 14287 in the Oval Office. The title reads like standard bureaucracy: “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens.” But in the third paragraph, a single phrase changes everything: Sanctuary jurisdictions are engaging in “a lawless insurrection against the supremacy of Federal law.” Insurrection. The exact statutory term from 10 U.S.C. §§ 332-333 . The language that unlocks the Insurrection Act of 1807. Georgetown Law professor Martin Lederman publishes analysis within days. The executive order mirrors Section 334 requirements. The formal proclamation to disperse before military deployment. It designates unlawful actors, issues formal warning, establishes consequences. Governors dismiss it as political theater. Constitutional attorneys recognize something else. The proclamation was already issued. Trump just didn't announce it as such. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK January 20, 2025. Inauguration Day. Hours after taking the oath, Trump issues Proclamation 10886 declaring a national emergency at the southern border. Section 6(b) requires a joint report within 90 days on whether to invoke the Insurrection Act. The deadline falls April 20, 2025. Eight days later comes Executive Order 14287 . National emergency declaration establishes crisis conditions. The 90-day clock forces formal evaluation. The executive order provides the legal predicate. Section 334 of the Insurrection Act mandates the president issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse before deploying military force. April 28 order satisfies every requirement. It names the actors. Describes their unlawful conduct. Warns of consequences. Grants opportunity to comply. Governors treated it as negotiation leverage. It was legal notification. The trap locked in April 2025. Everything since has been documentation. THE TESTING PHASE Throughout 2025, the administration attempts standard enforcement. National Guard deployments under existing authority. October 4, 2025 . Trump federalizes 300 Illinois National Guard members to protect ICE personnel in Chicago. Governor J.B. Pritzker files immediate legal challenge. Federal courts block the deployment. Posse Comitatus restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement. November 2025 . Portland judge issues permanent injunction against Guard deployment in Oregon. December 23, 2025 . The Supreme Court denies emergency relief in Trump v. Illinois. Justice Kavanaugh files a brief concurrence with a consequential footnote: “One apparent ramification of the Court's opinion is that it could cause the President to use the U.S. military more than the National Guard.” Northwestern Law professor Paul Gowder decodes the signal : “This is basically an invitation for Trump to go straight to the Insurrection Act next time.” The courts established ordinary measures cannot succeed when states organize systematic resistance. They certified that regular law enforcement has become impracticable. They documented the exact threshold Section 332 requires. The founders designed a system that assumed conflict between federal and state authority. For decades, that friction was suppressed. Emergency powers normalized after 9/11, federal agencies expanded into state domains, courts deferred to administrative expertise. The Guard deployment battles weren't system failure. They were constitutional gravity reasserting itself. Courts blocking deployments under Posse Comitatus didn't weaken Trump's position. They certified that ordinary measures had become impracticable, crossing Section 332's threshold. December 31, 2025 . Trump announces Guard withdrawal from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland via Truth Social. Governor Newsom celebrates: “President Trump has finally admitted defeat.” But the machine's interpretation misreads strategic repositioning as retreat. You cannot claim ordinary measures have been exhausted if contested forces remain deployed. Pull back. Let obstruction resume unchecked. Document the refusal. Then demonstrate what unilateral executive action looks like when constitutional authority aligns. THE DEMONSTRATION Trump v. United States . THE HIDDEN NETWORKS Intelligence sources describe what the roundups since fall 2025 actually target. Embedded cartel operatives running fentanyl distribution chains under state-level protection. The riots following military arrests aren't organic resistance. They're funded backlash from criminal enterprises losing billions. Pre-staged materials appear at protest sites. Simultaneous actions coordinate across jurisdictions. The coordination runs deeper. Federal employee networks across multiple agencies held Zoom training sessions in early 2025. Officials with verified government IDs discussed “non-cooperation as non-violent direct action,” the 3.5% rule for governmental collapse, and infrastructure sabotage through coordinated sick calls. They planned to make federal law enforcement impracticable. The exact language Section 332 requires. Sanctuary policies exist because cartel operations generate billions flowing through state systems. Governors sit on nonprofit boards receiving federal grants. Those nonprofits contract back to state agencies, cycling federal dollars through “charitable” organizations. Cartel cash launders through these same construction and real estate networks. When Trump's operations extract high-value targets, they disrupt the business model. The Machine defends itself through coordinated obstruction designed to make federal enforcement impracticable. This transcends immigration policy. This tests whether states can capture governance for criminal enterprises and nullify federal supremacy. THE LINCOLN PARALLEL Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation confounded supporters and critics alike. Abolitionists expected moral thunder. Instead they received dry legalese about “military necessity” and “war powers.” The document deliberately avoided the word “freedom.” It specified which states, parishes, counties. It exempted border states still in the Union. Constitutional historians recognize the genius. Lincoln wasn't making a moral proclamation. He was establishing irreversible legal predicate under war powers. Once issued, even Northern defeat couldn't fully restore slavery. The proclamation made restoration of the old order structurally impossible. Trump's April 28 order follows identical construction. Critics expected immigration rhetoric. Instead: technical language about “unlawful insurrection” and “federal supremacy.” Specified sanctuary jurisdictions, formal notification procedures, funding suspensions. Avoided inflammatory language. Constitutional attorneys recognize the structure. Irreversible legal predicate under insurrection powers. Even political defeat cannot fully restore sanctuary authority. States would have to prove they're not in systematic insurrection. Both presidents disguised constitutional warfare as administrative procedure. THE COMPLETE RECORD When you review the eight-month timeline you recognize what most ‘experts' miss. The April 28 EO satisfied every Section 334 requirement. It designated sanctuary conduct as insurrection. It provided formal notification. It established consequences. It granted eight months to comply. Compliance never arrived. California and New York passed laws shielding criminal networks. Illinois officials threatened to prosecute ICE agents. Multiple states coordinated legal defenses against federal authority. Courts blocked every standard enforcement attempt. They certified that ordinary measures have become impracticable. Every statutory requirement checks complete: Formal proclamation warning insurgents to disperse: April 28, 2025 Executive Order 14287 Extended opportunity to comply: Eight months from April to December 2025 Documented systematic multi-state obstruction: Sanctuary laws, prosecution threats, coordinated resistance Exhausted ordinary enforcement measures: Guard deployments blocked by federal courts Judicial certification of impracticability: Supreme Court ruling with Kavanaugh footnote The legal architecture stands finished. The predicate has been established. Only the final triggering event remains. Thomas Jefferson signed the Insurrection Act into law on March 3, 1807 . He understood executive authority: forge the instrument ahead of the storm, then await the conditions that justify its use. Abraham Lincoln used it to preserve the Union when eleven states organized systematic resistance. Ulysses S. Grant invoked it to shatter the Ku Klux Klan when Southern governments refused to protect Black citizens. Dwight Eisenhower deployed federal troops to enforce Brown v. Board when Arkansas chose defiance. Each invocation followed the same pattern. Local authorities refuse to enforce federal law. The president issues formal proclamation. Forces deploy when resistance continues. The current situation exceeds every historical precedent in scale and coordination. Multiple state governments coordinating systematic obstruction. Sanctuary jurisdictions spanning dozens of cities. Criminal enterprises funding the resistance through captured state institutions. The April proclamation gave them eight months to stand down. They chose escalation. THE COUNTDOWN The January 4 statement confirms what the legal timeline already established. Prerequisites met. Constitutional threshold crossed and judicially certified. The operational timeline is active. The next escalation triggers the formal dispersal order. Section 334 requires the president issue proclamation ordering insurgents to “disperse and retire peaceably to their abodes” before deploying military force. That's the legal tripwire. Once issued, if obstruction persists after the compliance window closes, federal troops can enforce federal law. Active duty forces under the Insurrection Act. Constitutional. Unreviewable. The forces won't conduct door-to-door immigration raids. They'll provide security perimeters while federal law enforcement executes targeted operations against high-value assets. Operatives. Trafficking nodes. Criminal infrastructure. Targeting oath-bound officials elected and appointed, as well as federal employees who swore to uphold federal law and chose insurrection instead. THE RESTORATION Sanctuary jurisdictions received explicit insurrection warnings last spring. More than half a year to comply. Every olive branch rejected. Courts blocked ordinary enforcement repeatedly, certifying impracticability. The Venezuela op demonstrated unilateral resolve. Yesterday's statement activated the operational sequence. Pattern recognized. Machine is exposed. Evidence is complete. What remains is execution. They're just waiting to hear it tick. The most powerful weapon restrains until every prerequisite aligns. Until mercy extends fully and meets systematic rejection. Until the constitutional framework demands its use. Every prerequisite has aligned. Mercy has been extended and rejected. The framework demands its use. Revolution destroys. Reversion restores. 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Host: Cindy Allen Published: January 2, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary The first Cindy's Version episode of 2026 kicks off with reflection, perspective, and a clear-eyed look at how fundamentally global trade has changed. Inspired by Taylor Swift's Right Where You Left Me, Cindy Allen explains why many trade professionals feel stuck between old rules and a completely new enforcement reality. While the holidays brought a brief pause in activity, the underlying shifts from 2025 are still very much in motion. From tariff threats that didn't materialize, to delayed Section 232 actions, to long-awaited automation updates from CBP, Cindy walks through what changed—and what didn't—over the past two weeks. More importantly, she explains why 2025 will be remembered as a pivotal year in trade history, on par with other transformational moments like containerization, air cargo, and automated clearance. This Week in Trade • Proposed 92% antidumping duties on Italian pasta were ultimately set far lower, avoiding combined duty rates exceeding 100% • Section 232 cases on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets were delayed for one year • Importers planning remodels may benefit from acting within the next year • The trade community continues to wait on Supreme Court decisions related to IEEPA reciprocal and fentanyl cases • Attention now shifts to when the Court returns to session CBP & Regulatory Updates • CBP announced all duty refunds will be issued electronically beginning in February • Electronic refunds become mandatory in March • CBP clarified procedures for refunds owed to brokers or third parties using Form 4811 • Industry hopes this signals a move toward fully electronic payments, including: • Protests • Post-Summary Corrections • Other remittance processes COAC Updates • COAC will meet virtually on January 14 • Previous subcommittees and workgroups were dissolved last year • Industry is watching closely for: • A new COAC structure • New workgroups or subcommittees • Applications for new COAC members closed in December • Several current members are rolling off after reaching term limits • Appointments are expected later in the year, not at the January meeting Why “Right Where You Left Me” Fits This Moment Cindy explains that while trade professionals earned every bit of their experience in 2025, the rules of engagement have changed. Enforcement is heavier, actions are more industry-specific, and governments are using every tool available—sometimes in new and unexpected ways. Formal announcements are often replaced by rumors, social media posts, or informal signals, forcing the industry to operate in a constant state of readiness. At the same time, the government expects the trade community to adapt just as aggressively—leveraging automation, data, and new technologies to meet rising compliance expectations. What was once a rigid, compartmentalized system has become layered and complex, operating simultaneously at the country, industry, company, and even product level. The challenge now is not getting stuck in the way trade “used to be,” but learning how to move forward in a system that no longer looks the same. Key Takeaways • 2025 marked a fundamental shift in how trade policy is applied and enforced • Tariffs and trade remedies are increasingly industry-, company-, and product-specific • Automation and data will play a critical role in future compliance • Informal signals now often precede formal policy announcements • Trade professionals must evolve—or risk being left behind RESOURCES & MENTIONS • Global Training Center • TradeForce Multiplier Credits Host: • Cindy Allen – LinkedIn • Trade Force Multiplier Producer: • Lalo Solorzano – LinkedIn Subscribe & Follow New episodes every Friday. This episode sponsored by Pax Presented by Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. Connect with us: • Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn • Global Training Center on LinkedIn • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Trade Geeks Community Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks!
Turkel outlines his collaboration with US leaders, including Matt Pottinger and Nancy Pelosi, to secure sanctions and a formal genocide designation. He highlights the bipartisan consensus against Beijing's abuses, noting that his effective advocacy on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom led China to sanction him personally 1967 RED GUARD