Podcasts about Guatemala

Leah Fisher shares her transformative journey of self-discovery, which began after her father's death and culminated in a life-changing solo marriage sabbatical in her 60s. For over 40 years, she held a dream of joining the Peace Corps but let societal expectations steer her away from it. After facing personal loss, Leah confronted her regrets and decided to embrace her long-held aspiration. This led her to explore the world and engage in meaningful service projects. From working with children affected by a mudslide in Guatemala to participating in disaster mental health efforts after an earthquake in Java, Leah found renewed purpose and fulfillment. Her story highlights the healing power of pursuing one's dreams at any age and the importance of redefining what it means to live a fulfilling life.Takeaways:Her solo marriage sabbatical in her 60s allowed her to embrace self-discovery. She emphasizes that age should not limit the pursuit of one's passions or dreams. Leah's journey shows that it's never too late to redefine what fulfillment means. Retired psychotherapist Leah Fisher worked for 35 years as a psychotherapist, marital counselor, and corporate consultant. During that time, she brought her expertise to television programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and 60 Minutes, and to media outlets, including Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal's “Work and Family” column. Although she is pleased with her professional accomplishments, she is incredibly proud to have traveled the world alone for a year. Fisher is a self-proclaimed “wild and crazy grandma” to four young grandchildren. She lives with her husband near Berkeley, California.Website: mymarriagesabbatical.comPurchase Leah's Book: https://www.mymarriagesabbatical.com/my-marriage-sabbatical-book-by-leah-fisherResources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Access ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastConnect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcastYouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtubeTwitter: www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcastWebsite: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Do you ever wish you could unlock the secrets to leading with purpose on a global scale? What if you had the keys to running an organization that's changing the world? Well, today's guest is about to hand you those keys. Kailee Scales is the CEO of Pencils of Promise, a global for-purpose organization that's transformed education for over 800,000 children across Laos, Guatemala, and Ghana. Since 2009, PoP has built nearly 600 schools and tackled some of the biggest barriers to education—like access to clean water, sanitation, and even menstrual health.  In this episode, we're diving into the dos and don'ts of leading a for-purpose organization. Kailee will give us an inside look into balancing mission and operations, her biggest leadership lessons, and how to navigate the challenges that come with leading in a sector where IMPACT is the bottom line. If you've ever wondered how to make real change, how to lead with heart AND strategy, or how to leave your mark on the world, this conversation is for you. Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://www.jennakutcherblog.com/kailee-scales    Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Run your first payroll with Gusto and get three months free at http://Gusto.com/goaldigger!  Make B2B marketing everything it can be and get a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/goal to claim your credit! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://www.rocketmoney.com/goaldigger.   Get 10% off your first OSEA order sitewide with code GOALDIGGER at https://oseamalibu.com/.  Get all the Goal Digger goodness you love COMPLETELY ad-free. Visit jennakutcher.com/adfree to subscribe today!

P. Federico (Guatemala)Jesús enseñaba y sigue enseñando. ¿Y si Jesús enseña pero nadie le escucha…? En nosotros está el fomentar las disposiciones para escucharle y hacerle escuchar.[Ver Meditación Escrita] https://www.hablarconjesus.com/meditacion_escrita/ensenaba/

Summary In this conversation, Cathy and Bryon Applegate discuss various updates from Guatemala, including the upcoming vision trips, the excitement surrounding new staff and houseparents, and the ongoing initiatives to empower women through the Village of Hope. They also touch on the importance of community engagement, upcoming fundraising events, and the spiritual challenges they face in mission work. The conversation highlights the joy of sharing experiences with others and the ripple effect of missions on both the local community and the participants. Keywords Guatemala, vision trips, community engagement, women empowerment, fundraising, prayer requests, missions, houseparents, Village of Hope, spiritual battles Takeaways It's great to share something you love with others. The Village of Hope is making significant progress. Christmas celebrations for the kids are a cherished tradition. New responsibilities for kids starting high school are exciting. Having former participants return as staff is impactful. The new batch of redeemed women will focus on diverse interests. Fundraising events like the pickleball tournament are important. Prayer requests are vital for ongoing challenges. Missions can create a ripple effect in communities. Community engagement is essential for growth and support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Events 03:12 Vision Trips and Community Engagement 06:27 Christmas Celebrations and Community Support 09:17 New Developments in Education and Staffing 12:26 Upcoming Events and Fundraising Efforts 15:22 Prayer Requests and Spiritual Battles 18:11 The Ripple Effect of Missions 20:33 pod out.mp4

Comenzamos un nuevo año, un momento perfecto para reflexionar sobre lo que hemos vivido, agradecer por lo logrado y aprender de los errores. Probablemente, como muchos, has hecho propósitos en el pasado que se quedaron a medio camino: dieta, ejercicio, estudios, vida espiritual, etc. Y ahora la pregunta es: ¿por qué no logramos lo que nos proponemos? ¿Qué necesitamos para realmente avanzar hacia nuestra mejor versión? Esta fue una plática para la Residencia Guaymura, en Honduras. Siempre me tratan muy bien. Me dio mucho tener este diálogo con ellos. Lástimas que las preguntas que hicieron después no son parte del formato de este podcast, estuvieron interesantes. Por cierto, lo transmití desde un lugar espectacular en Guatemala, la Finca San Cayetano.

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La secta Lev Tahor ha sido foco de atención mediática en las últimas semanas ¿Puede Guatemala solventar este problema?

Los cuerpos de una pareja de ingleses aparecen en el mar frente a las costas de Guatemala, jamás pudieron encontrar las pruebas suficientes para culpar a nadie. Penny la hija del hombre que perdió la vida, encontró al asesino usando Facebook, 38 años después.

En todo el mundo y a lo largo del tiempo, la gente ha construido estructuras míticas y misteriosas, desde Tikal en Guatemala, el Santo Sepulcro en Israel, Chichén Itzá en México, la Esfinge en Egipto, Notre Dame de París y el Castillo de Chambord. En la tercera temporada de Ancient Superstructures, nos adentramos en las estructuras antiguas más legendarias para descifrar sus secretos. Estos monumentos impresionan por su inmenso tamaño y su notable arquitectura

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En el nuevo episodio de Contenedor de Negocios, exploramos cómo las ferias comerciales y pabellones internacionales se convierten en plataformas estratégicas para que las empresas amplíen sus horizontes y se posicionen globalmente. Ingrid Gaitán, Jefa de Market Promotion de AGEXPORT, comparte consejos prácticos sobre cómo prepararse para destacar en eventos internacionales como AGRITRADE y MANUFEXPORT y detalla cómo estas oportunidades impulsan el crecimiento empresarial desde sus primeros pasos hasta alcanzar mercados internacionales. Descubre las claves para aprovechar al máximo estas plataformas y proyectar a Guatemala como un proveedor confiable y competitivo. Más información en https://dataexport.com.gt/

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In this episode of Defining Hospitality, host Dan Ryan talks with Oscar Mejia, Co-Founder of Asociacion de Casas a Hogares (Houses to Homes) based in Antigua, Guatemala. The discussion delves into Oscar's background, his passion for improving housing, education, and healthcare for underprivileged communities, and the impactful work of his organization. Dan shares personal experiences from his and his family's hands-on volunteer work in Guatemala, emphasizing the themes of hospitality, shelter, and community service. The episode highlights the challenges and successes of building homes and running a school in a region with significant poverty, along with ways people can get involved.Takeaways: Advocate for and participate in service projects like those organized by Houses to Homes. This can enhance social responsibility and create a positive impact.Build partnerships with charities and nonprofits that align with your brand's values, showing your commitment to making a positive difference in the world.Encourage a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. This can lead to better team morale and productivity.Gather and share stories from volunteers who have had positive and transformative experiences with your service projects. Use these testimonials to promote your initiatives and attract more support.Develop efficient systems for handling materials and organizing volunteer groups. Well-organized projects make it easier for volunteers and enhance their overall experience.Promote your initiatives and impact through robust social media campaigns and updates. This can help in raising awareness and attracting support globally.Ensure that your service projects and hospitality services are inclusive, welcoming people from different backgrounds and religions, and reinforcing the universal appeal of hospitality.Quote of the Show:“ One of the most important things is improving the living conditions of the people. It's the main goal for us for sure.” - Oscar MejiaLinks:Website: https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/ Shout Outs:12:55 - Joe Collins https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/ 13:20 - Darren Collins https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/aboutus/ 24:19 - Santa Maria de Jesus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_de_Jes%C3%BAs 51:27 - Judy Baker https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-baker-1b247a35/ Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419Transistor: https://www.defininghospitality.live/

Our brains are incredible—they're designed not just to bounce back from challenges but to grow stronger because of them!In this episode, we're diving into the science of antifragility and how our minds thrive under pressure. Let's explore what it really means to have a brain built for resilience!Book your FREE discovery call with me! Claim your spot for our Embrace Your Inner Glow retreat in Guatemala, Feb 2-6, 2025!-----------------------------------Schedule a free Coffee Chat with Monica! Get access to my Trust Your Gut Decision Making Guide.Visit me at my home on the web for more resources.

Join us as Pastor Bo & Pastor Mohamed recap what we accomplished, and experienced together, as a congregation this past year.  From the life-changing impact the church's missions trip to Guatemala had, to the growing partnership we have with Marcie Erickson and the Grace Center in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, you’ll be moved by the testimonies and video clips recapping the needs that were met through CityLights efforts outside of the US.  We’ll also revisit the timely message that renowned author Eric Metaxas shared this summer.  And finally, we celebrate what God did in our midst, how God showed up and transformed lives in our own congregation through Life Groups, baptisms, and serving within His church. (00:00) Global Missions and Community Involvement(08:57) Ethiopia Mission and Cultural Challenges(21:07) Healing Rooms and Life Groups(30:44) Life Groups and Baptism Celebration(47:55) Connecting With City Light Church www.citylightnyc.com

Bananas... yum! Guatemala and Belize, countries in Central America, grow bananas. Taiwan grows bananas too. It knows a lot about bananas! It helps these countries keep their banana plants healthy. 中美洲的貝里斯跟瓜地馬拉兩個國家，種的香蕉都很好吃。是台灣幫助他們維持香蕉樹的健康喔！ Click HERE for the full transcript!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he explores how Donald Trump is shaping the U.S. and the world before even taking office. In today's special episode, we cover: Trump's Economic Impact: Former Obama-era economists admit Trump's tariff plans may not fuel inflation as feared, with U.S. companies like American Giant and Guardian Bikes thriving under Made-in-America policies. Canada's Political Shake-Up: Justin Trudeau steps down as Prime Minister amid backlash over immigration and economic policies, as Canada braces for Trump's trade strategies. Mexico's Deportation Pivot: President Sheinbaum agrees to accept non-Mexican deportees under Trump's immigration plan, following Guatemala's similar concession. Elon Musk's European Moves: Musk takes on the UK and Germany, exposing scandals and backing conservative movements. Could this be part of a broader Trump-Vance strategy to reshape Europe? Challenges Abroad: Honduras threatens to cut U.S. military ties, North Korea tests missiles, and China remains a looming challenge. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Welcome back Tripsters! Our first guest of 2025 is Patrick J. Adams! Patrick joins Seth and Josh on the pod and talks about his trips all over the world: going to school in London, traveling to Guatemala with his Dad, cottaging with his mom in Canada, his near-death experience in the Grand Canyon, and even welcoming a baby surprise-delivery style just like Seth! Plus, Patrick also chats about the Suits re-watch podcast, Sidebar! Follow Family Trips on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok! Head over to our YouTube channel and hit subscribe so you never miss a new video episode! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. -------------------------Support our sponsors:NissanSo thanks again to Nissan for sponsoring this episode of Family Trips. Adventure calls in the first-ever Nissan Rogue Rock Creek. Learn more at NissanUSA.com Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/trips today -------------------------About the Show:Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. Executive Producers: Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen

Liliana Acosta (DPO, Utah State University) es abogada especializada en protección de datos, gobernanza y gestión de riesgos, formada en Colombia y habiendo trabajado también en Guatemala. Con ella hemos analizado las particularidades asociadas a estructurar y gestionar un programa de protección de datos en Estados Unidos, incluyendo actividades de marketing en el ámbito universitario y diferencias importantes en lo relativo al solapamiento normativo y la gestión de encargados o sub-encargados.  Referencias: Liliana Acosta Santacruz en LinkedIn FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act COPPA: Children Online Privacy Protection Act Utah Consumer Privacy Act Utah Government Data Privacy Act NIST Privacy Framework

In this year-end episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, is joined by analyst James Bosworth to review a consequential year for Latin America that saw a peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala, Brazil's presidency of the G20, record migration, and the troubling rise of organized crime. Bosworth, a Global Fellow in the Latin America Program, is the author of the Latin America Risk Report.

It's a snowy day in Washington D.C. with most of the city shut down while Congress certifies President Trump's election victory. Trump had some key takeaways in his interview with Hugh Hewitt, he is focused on American manufacturing and rebuilding our Navy as well as finding a place for the dreamers. Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are on other sides of the H1B debate. Elon vows the program is the only reason he is in America, while Bannon thinks the program is a scam that allows corporations to import cheap labor. Our all-star panel unpacks this issue even further what they feel should be done about H1B. Democrats continue their gaslighting sham, Hakeem Jeffries says there are no election deniers on their side, forgetting all about the original election denyer Hillary Clinton and a tweet he put out in 2018 calling Trump a "fake" president. Joe Biden is angry and rabid leading into his final 2 weeks in office, berating reporters at the White House recently. Chuck Schumer gets called out by Kristen Welker of all people abou Biden's cognitive decline and lies directly to her for over a minute on MSNBC. If you're looking for a job in the Trump administration or want to goto an inauguration ball, click here: https://www.seanspicer.com/p/how-to-get-a-ticket-to-the-inaugural Featuring: Steve Cortes Founder | League Of American Workers Campaign Advisor | Trump 2016, 2020 https://www.amworkers.com/ Bradley Devline Politics Editor | Daily Signal Host | The Signal Sit Down https://www.dailysignal.com/ Caroline Downey Staff Writer | National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/ -- Sponsors: PHD Weight Loss Work with a specialized nutritionist now to achieve YOUR weight loss goals! With PHD Weight Loss you get a personal nutritionist to get dialed in and achieve your personal goals. Food is sent to you at no extra cost and achieves better results than any drug company can claim. Call PHD Weight Loss now at 865-655-1900 or goto https://myphdweightloss.com/ Wired 2 Fish Do you want to drink coffee from the finest coffee beans in the world? Wired 2 Fish sources directly from Mexico and Guatemala to bring you the freshest arabica coffee beans in the world. Wired 2 Fish cares so much about the earth that they give back 25% of their net profits to faith-based organizations and clean water initiatives. If you're a coffee lover and want to support a great company doing great work head to https://www.wired2fishcoffee.com/ use code: WECARE for 15% off your first order. LifeVac How would you help a child, yourself or a loved one if they were choking? In the event of a choking accident, the LifeVac can turn anyone into a hero. It is now being used by police and fireman across the country and SAVING thousands of lives. The LifeVac is an upper airway clearing device in order to bring the safest, simplest method to save an aspirating person. Like a fire extinguisher or a first aid kit, this is a must have around the house with the hopes you never have to use it. You don't want to be without a LifeVac handy and if you ever have to use it, LifeVac will replace it for FREE. So head on over to https://lifevac.net/ and be prepared in case of a choking accident! Ramp Want $250?? Ramp has easy-to-use cards, spend limits, approval flows, vendor payments, and more. Ramp makes all your spending smarter with seamless integration! Join Ramp now and get $250 upon sign-up. Just go to https://ramp.com/SPICER -- Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My wish for 2025, a year for which Donald Trump's plan to weaken democracy and human rights is memorialized in his Project 2025 blueprint is that more people, from our families to the business sector and the media, recognize that the complex business of protecting both is the daily business of the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits, especially those guided by the communities they serve, are powerful problem solvers that redress historic wrongs with policy and capital based solutions. Tech leaders are credited with being great innovators but nonprofit innovations transform systems that hold communities down. To name just a few: Grounded Community Solutions solves for our purportedly intractable housing crisis through community land trusts and shared equity, Rochdale Capital lends and invests where banks fail to, bringing capital and hands-on help to entrepreneurs of color. The TRIGGER Project dismantles gun violence through youth-led prevention strategies and Global Development Advisors is building the infrastructure needed for small business development in San Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, allowing those with a dream to thrive at home rather than risk their futures to migration. Robb Spewak and I break it down here and issue our call to resist retrenchment.  

Rene es un Guatemalteco que logro migrar de manera ilegal o como indocumentado a Estados Unidos en los años 80s por perseguir a una novia. Nos platica de como fue su viaje hasta lograr llegar a Los Angeles, California y como fue su vida desde el primer momento que cruzó la frontera. INSTAGRAM: @elcanaldemomoTIKTOK: @elcanaldemomoFACEBOOK: El canal de MomoX: @ElcanaldeMomo_________________________Distribuido por: Genuina Media

Dans la capitale haïtienne, l'insécurité force des milliers de familles à fuir leur quartier, mais la tension immobilière empêche la majorité des déplacés de se reloger et les pratiques frauduleuses explosent. « C'est un problème sérieux, relate un jeune homme croisé à Pétion-Ville par notre correspondant en Haïti, Peterson Luxama. La question du logement est devenue presque insoluble, extrêmement difficile. Une chambre que l'on pouvait louer autrefois pour 50 000 gourdes (environ 400 dollars américains), peut maintenant être proposée à 125 000 ou même 150 000 gourdes (entre 1 000 et 1 200 dollars). Et malgré ces prix exorbitants, il est souvent impossible d'en trouver une. »Certains habitants de Port-au-Prince sont à la recherche d'une maison depuis plusieurs semaines, impossible à trouver en raison de la forte demande qui provoque une flambée des loyers.« Nombreux sont ceux qui quittent une zone pour s'installer dans une autre, raconte un passant. Cela provoque une concentration dans les quartiers où ils arrivent, qui n'étaient pas aménagés pour accueillir autant de personnes. Les propriétaires en profitent pour doubler, voire tripler, les prix des maisons. »L'argent, un casse-tête aussi pour Jeantel Lainé et sa famille, qui habitaient Nazon, un quartier pris d'assaut par les bandits armés. Aujourd'hui séparés, ils souhaitent se réinstaller, mais la hausse des prix du logement les freine.« À dire vrai, je n'ai même pas cherché de logement, car nous n'avons pas suffisamment de fonds. Ces logements coûtent 2 000, voire 3 000 dollars américains. C'est impossible si vous n'avez pas quelqu'un pour vous aider. Avant, ma famille et moi vivions ensemble, mais maintenant, chacun est obligé de se débrouiller de son côté. »Trouver un logement à Port-au-Prince est devenu un véritable parcours du combattant, en raison de la montée en puissance des gangs armés. Des communes comme Pétion-Ville et Delmas servent de refuge pour certains déplacés internes. Mais même ceux qui réunissent la somme demandée par les propriétaires se heurtent parfois à des refus. Les propriétaires hésitent à louer à des personnes venant de quartiers jugés dangereux, comme le souligne Wedson : « Parfois, le propriétaire hésite à louer sa maison, car il ne sait pas à qui il a affaire. Si vous êtes un jeune homme, c'est encore pire. Si vous êtes une jeune femme avec des tatouages, ils hésitent encore plus à louer. Et même si vous arrivez à louer la maison, cela reste dangereux, car vous pourriez être victime de violences à tout moment. On vous surveille constamment pour savoir de quelle zone vous venez, ou si vous êtes en fuite. »Mais la crise du logement ne se limite pas seulement aux réticences des propriétaires à louer à des personnes inconnues. Carlin, journaliste photographe, décrit un autre phénomène inquiétant : « Il y a beaucoup de gens qui se font passer pour des courtiers et recherchent des maisons à louer sans que les propriétaires soient au courant. Ces courtiers identifient des maisons à louer et les publient sur internet. Par exemple, un propriétaire peut décider de louer sa maison à 2 000 dollars, mais le courtier, lui, en demande 2 500. Ensuite, pour qu'il vous fasse visiter la maison, vous devez payer des frais supplémentaires. À cela s'ajoute un pourcentage que le courtier exige si vous réussissez à louer la maison. »Une situation qui reflète l'ampleur de la crise humanitaire à Port-au-Prince. Et pour beaucoup, la question n'est plus seulement de trouver un toit, mais de savoir s'ils pourront un jour retrouver une vie normale.Du renfort pour la MMASLa Mission multinationale d'assistance à la sécurité, censée soutenir la police haïtienne dans sa lutte contre les groupes armés, accueille 77 officiers guatémaltèques, qui sont arrivés il y a deux jours à Port-au-Prince à bord d'un avion américain, relate Le Nouvelliste. Ils viennent s'ajouter aux 75 soldats du Guatemala qui avaient atterri la veille en Haïti en compagnie de huit militaires du Salvador. La MMAS totalise à ce jour environ 700 personnes, un contingent encore loin des 2 500 membres qui devaient la composer à l'origine.Un exemple parmi tant d'autres de l'insécurité qui demeure : la mort hier d'un jeune entrepreneur de 37 ans, Robenson Rendel, tué dans la cour de l'église Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours, dans le quartier de Delmas 75 à Port-au-Prince. Il a été abattu, rapporte Gazette Haïti, par des hommes à moto, un assassinat condamné par l'archevêque de Port-au-Prince qui fustige « un acte barbare qui ne témoigne d'aucun respect pour la vie humaine ni pour les lieux sacrés ».À lire aussiUn nouveau contingent de 83 soldats étrangers vient renforcer la mission internationale d'appui à HaïtiQuatre ans après l'attaque du CapitoleIl y a quatre ans jour pour jour, le 6 janvier 2021, le Congrès américain était pris d'assaut par les partisans de Donald Trump, lors d'une journée particulièrement violente, qui restera dans l'histoire politique américaine. Quatre ans plus tard, en ce 6 janvier 2025 qui verra l'élection de Donald Trump certifiée sans incident, Joe Biden en personne a tenu à y revenir dans une tribune publiée par le Washington Post. « Après ce que nous avons vécu ce jour-là, en 2021, on sait qu'il ne faut plus rien prendre pour acquis, écrit le président sortant. Nous devons être fiers de notre démocratie qui a survécu à cet assaut, mais nous ne devons pas l'oublier, malgré le mouvement permanent qui cherche à réécrire, voire à effacer, l'histoire de cette journée. » Joe Biden rappelle à ses lecteurs que des milliers d'insurgés ont grimpé les murs du Capitole, brisé les fenêtres et abattu les portes. Il évoque aussi les policiers frappés, traînés au sol, assommés ou piétinés. « Il faut, conclut l'encore locataire de la Maison Blanche, s'engager à se rappeler du 6 janvier 2021. Se rappeler d'un jour où notre démocratie a été mise à l'épreuve. Et se rappeler que cette démocratie, même en Amérique, n'est pas garantie. »À découvrir sur le site de POLITICO, l'histoire d'Howie Liebengood, un agent de police qui s'est suicidé après l'assaut du Capitole. En tout, quatre membres des forces de l'ordre qui ont fait face à la foule du 6 janvier se sont ôtés la vie dans les jours, les semaines ou les mois qui ont suivi. POLITICO nous raconte à quel point l'attaque du Capitole a servi de détonateur, révélé l'ampleur de la détresse psychique des forces de sécurité, leur niveau de stress post-traumatique 25 fois plus élevé que la normale et débouché sur un texte de loi sur-mesure. Ces dispositions ont permis de requalifier le suicide d'Howie Liebengood et de ses collègues policiers qui sont considérés depuis 2022 comme morts en service. Et leurs familles habilitées à recevoir les garanties financières et juridiques prévues par l'État américain dans ce genre de circonstances.À lire aussiÉtats-Unis: quatre ans après l'assaut du Capitole, des plaies toujours béantesL'actualité des Outre-mer avec nos confrères de la 1èreÀ un peu plus de deux semaines du procès de son leader Rodrigue Petitot, le RPPRAC (Rassemblement pour la protection des peuples et des ressources afro-caribéens) reste mobilisé contre la vie chère en Martinique.

Momentos de pánico se vivieron ayer por la mañana en El Salvador, luego de que un sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacudiera el país; Además, se sabe que también llegó a sentirse también en Guatemala, Nicaragua y Honduras. En otras noticias, el 31 de diciembre de 2024 entró en vigor la reforma al artículo 19 de la Constitución, ampliando los delitos que ameritan prisión preventiva oficiosa. Esta medida cautelar asegura que los acusados de delitos graves, como narcotráfico, sean encarcelados sin esperar juicio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todos necesitamos amigos, pero los amigos no surgen por arte de magia, es necesario hacer el trabajo de la amistad. Pero los hombres hacemos amigos de una manera distinta a las mujeres. Los hombres hacemos amigos "haciendo cosas", solo después hablamos, y lo necesitamos, pero cuesta trabajo. Este es el audio de una sesión sobre este tema para jóvenes que acabo de dar en Guatemala.

P. Federico (Guatemala)Ayer te veíamos como niño, Jesús, y hoy ya eres todo un médico. Ayer llegaron esos sabios venidos de oriente a adorarte; traían oro, incienso y mirra. Hoy venimos nosotros y te traemos nuestras enfermedades…[Ver Meditación Escrita] https://www.hablarconjesus.com/meditacion_escrita/medico/

Más detalles sobre el atentado en Nueva Orleans.Elon Musk desmiente fallos del Tesla a la hora de su explosión.Un tiroteo frente a un club nocturno.La festividad de Año Nuevo en Guatemala resultó en tragedia.Experto en finanzas nos explica cómo ahorrar en 2025.Última despedida al cantante argentino Leo Dan.Ponte al día con lo mejor de ‘La Edición Digital del Noticiero Univision' con Carolina Sarassa y Borja Voces. 

Palabra, Espíritu y Vida. Lectura del santo Evangelio según san Mateo 2, 1-12. Gloria a ti, Señor. Jesús nació en Belén de Judá, en tiempos …

A version of this essay has been published by Open Magazine at https://openthemagazine.com/columns/shadow-warrior/I have been thinking about the ongoing vilification of Hindus in the media/social media for some time, e.g. the Economist magazine's bizarre choice of Bangladesh as its country of the year while Bangladeshis are genociding Hindus. The simplest way I could account for it is as the very opposite of Milan Kundera's acclaimed novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. There is some karma at play here, and it is very heavy.The nation of immigrants, or to be more precise, its Deep State, is apparently turning against some of its most successful immigrants: law-abiding, tax-paying, docile ones. Irony, while others go on murderous sprees. In an insightful article in Open magazine, Amit Majmudar explains Why They Hate Us.There has been an astonishing outpouring of pure hatred against Indians in general, and Hindus in particular, on the Internet in the wake of Sriram Krishnan's seemingly accurate statement that country caps on H1-B visas are counterproductive. But this was merely a spike: for at least a year, Hindus have been vilified and name-called as “pajeets” and “street-shi**ers” on the net.It is intriguing that in 2024, both Jews and Hindus have been targeted: Jews by the extreme left on Gaza, and Hindus by both the extreme left and the extreme right, on what is, basically, a non-issue. H1-B is a very minor issue compared to, say, the wars and the US national debt.In fact, the H1-B brouhaha may well turn out to be a medium-term plus for India if it compels young Indians to seek employment at home. It will of course be a minus for the million-plus Indian-origin individuals who are in line for Green Cards, given the per-country cap of 9800 per year: mathematically, it will take them over a century to gain permanent residence.From the host country's point of view too, it is necessary to distinguish between generally desirable immigrants who contribute to the national wealth, as opposed to others who are a net burden on the exchequer, as I wrote recently.On reflection I attribute the withering assault on Hindus to four things: racism, religious bigotry, economics and geo-economics, and narrative-building.Presumably, all this had something to do with British colonial propaganda, which painted India as an utterly horrifying and pestilential country. Motivated and prejudiced imperialists ranging from James Mill to Winston Churchill were considered truthful historians. And it continues. I mentioned above the Economist magazine's baffling decision to certify Bangladesh's Islamist reign of terror.In another instance, in the Financial Times, a British chess correspondent (a nonagenarian named Leonard Barden), was underwhelmed by D Gukesh's staggering feat of becoming world champion at a teenager, and seemed to suggest that a) Gukesh won because his opponent Ding Liren of China was ill, b) Gukesh would have lost to either of two Americans, Caruana and Nakamura (both immigrants to the US, incidentally) if they had been in the fray. Barden, who probably remembers imperial times, also seemed to think poorly of the emerging Indian challenge in chess. These Anglosphere prejudices affect Americans.I also have some personal experience of American racism, as someone who went to the US on a student visa, got his Green Card and stayed on for twenty years before returning to India. A factor in my return was alienation, and the feeling of being an unwanted outsider, engendered by casual racism, even though on the face of it, I had a great life: good job in Silicon Valley, nice house, dream car. Obama's and Biden's regimes did nothing to change that feeling. Trump's second coming may not either.RacismIn general, I find Americans to be very nice people, gregarious, friendly and thoughtful: I had a number of good friends when I lived there. But I also think that racism is inbuilt into the culture (after all, it has not been that long since Brown v. Board of Education, Bull Connor, Jim Crow, George Wallace; and earlier the Asian Exclusion Act).There have been many acts of discrimination and racism against Hindus (although the term “Hindoo” [sic] included Sikhs and Muslims as well). See, e.g., the serious anti-Indian riots in Bellingham, WA in 1907 when “500 working class white men violently expelled Hindoo migrants from the city”. (both images courtesy @Hindoohistory on Twitter).Another remarkable story was the saga of Bhagat Singh Dhind, a Sikh, who was granted US citizenship three times, only to have it be taken away twice. The first time, in 1913, it was because, although ‘Hindoos' are Caucasians, they are not white. The second time, because the Supreme Court ruled in 1923 (US v Bhagat Singh Thind) that it would retrospectively cancel the citizenship of some 77 naturalized ‘Hindoos' based on the 1917 Immigration Act.The “Barred Zone” provision in that 1917 Act denied citizenship to Indians and Southeast Asians by making a large swathe of territory in Asia verboten. Curiously, Japanese, Koreans and some Chinese were exempt. Iranians, some Afghans (and some Baloch, if you look at the map closely) were deemed white. So far as I know, that is still the working definition of “white” in the US. (source: qz.com)There were real human costs: there is the sad story of Vaishno Das Bagai, a San Francisco businessman, who was rendered stateless after denaturalization, and seeing no way out (he was a Ghadar Party activist against British rule in India) committed suicide.Anyway, Dhind, evidently a persistent fellow, got his citizenship a third time because he had served in the US Army in World War I. Third time lucky: his citizenship was not revoked again.After the Luce-Celler Act of 1946, 100 Indians and 100 Filipinos a year were allowed to immigrate to the US, with the prospect of future naturalization as US citizens. Race based limitations were replaced with a quota system by the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act (aka McCarran-Walter Act), but it still retained significant caps based on national origin; that Act also introduced the H-1 category for skilled immigrants.As a result of all this, the number of Indian immigrants to the US (e.g. nurses) started going up. The general euphoria surrounding the Civil Rights Movement also conferred a certain respect upon Gandhi, because Martin Luther King reportedly was inspired by his non-violent techniques of protest.But that did not mean US blacks made common cause with Indians, because often unofficial ‘minority quotas' were achieved by bringing in Indians and Chinese, which in effect meant blacks did not get the jobs they legitimately spilled their blood for.I was one of those who went through the ‘labor certification' process in the 1980s, when it was relatively easy to get a Green Card because there were very few Indians applying. The trickle became a flood after the Y2K issue when a lot of Indians arrived on H1-Bs.I personally experienced mild forms of public racism, for instance from Latinos in New Jersey calling me a ‘dot-head', to an unseen voice shouting “No Indians wanted here” when I was being shown apartments in NJ. This was around the time Navroze Mody was beaten to death in Hoboken, NJ by ‘Dotbusters'.Later, there were whites asking if I were leaving the country when I walked out of a mall with a suitcase in Fremont, California. When I said yes, they expressed their approval.Religious bigotryThe death of former US President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 is a reminder of the power of fundamentalist Christians in the US. He was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and in his eulogies, he was praised as a simple and decent man who upheld his Christian beliefs.But the impression of Baptists, and American evangelists in general, in India is vastly different. They were implicated in the story of the fervid young American man who attempted to evangelize the famously hostile tribals of North Sentinel Island. They promptly shot him dead with arrows for his pains.The result of Christian conversion in India has often been negative, contrary to pious platitudes. It has created severe fissures in society, turning family members against each other. The net result of conversion has been to create separatism.Verrier Elwin, a missionary, converted large numbers of people in the Northeast of India, and the result has been calls for a separate Christian nation in that area. Sheikh Hasina, before being deposed, claimed that there were plans afoot for a Christian “Zo” nation, for Zo/Kuki/Mizo/Naga converted tribals, to be carved out of India and Bangladesh.There are precedents, of course: the Christian nations of South Sudan (from Sudan) and East Timor (from Indonesia).The Indian state of Manipur which has seen a lot of conversion recently, is also troubled, with armed Kuki Christian terrorists killing Hindu Meiteis. .The bottom line is that the very precepts of Abrahamisms, of an exclusive god (or god-equivalent), an in-group out-group dichotomy, and the demonization of non-believers as the Other, are antithetical to the Hindu spirit of inclusivity and tolerance.Hindumisia or Hindu hatred is rampant in the West, and increasingly on the Internet. The evolution of this hostility can be seen in a taxonomy of monotheistic religions:* paleo-Abrahamisms: Zoroastrianism, Judaism* meso-Abrahamisms: Christian, Islamic religions* neo-Abrahamisms: Communism, Fascism, Nazism, DMK-ism, Ambedkarism, and so onThe arrival of Christians in India was far from peaceful; the historical record shows that the Jesuit Francis Xavier was proud of his idol-breaking. Claude Buchanan made up lurid tales about his alleged encounters with Hindu practices; William Bentinck and his alleged abolition of sati were lionized far beyond reason, because sati was a very isolated practice.The continued deprecation of Hindus by Christians can be seen vividly in Kerala, where Christians are considerably more prosperous than Hindus (data from C I Issac, himself a Christian and a historian). Here's an American of Kerala Christian descent hating on Hindus, perhaps unaware that “Thomas in India” is pure fiction, and that Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Christians in India, was a fanatic and a bigot. ‘Syrian' Christians of Kerala who claim (without proof) to be ‘upper caste' converts discriminate harshly against ‘lower-caste' converts to this day. Hardly all ‘children of god'.Incidentally, there may be other, political, considerations here. This woman is apparently married into the family of Sydney Blumenthal, which is part of the Clinton entourage, i.e. Democrat royalty. Tablet magazine discussed the ‘permission structure' used by Democrats, especially Obama, to manufacture consent. Hindus may be getting ‘punished' for supporting Trump.I personally experienced Christian bigotry against Hindus at age 10 in Kerala. My classmate Philip (a local Malayali) told me casually: “All your gods are our devils”. Reflexively, I told him, “Your gods are our devils, too”, although no Hindu had ever told me Christian gods were devils.Others have told me identical stories from places like Hyderabad. This meme likely came from Francis Xavier himself. It may well be taught to impressionable children as an article of faith in church catechism.Francis Xavier invited the Inquisition to Goa, and many, if not most, of the victims were Hindus. Here's an account from Empire of the Soul by Paul William Roberts:“The palace in which these holy terrorists ensconced themselves was known locally as Vadlem Gor – the Big House. It became a symbol of fear… People in the street often heard screams of agony piercing the night… Children were flogged and slowly dismembered in front of their parents, whose eyelids had been sliced off to make sure they missed nothing. Extremities were amputated carefully, so that a person would remain conscious even when all that remained was a torso and head. Male genitalia were removed and burned in front of wives, breasts hacked off and vaginas penetrated by swords while husbands were forced to watch”.Below is a tweet by another American presumably suffused with Christian compassion. I am reminded of a Kerala Christian woman repeatedly trying to convert a Scheduled Caste friend, using similar memes denigrating Kali. Finally, my friend got fed up and asked her: “You worship the mutilated corpse of a dead Arab stuck on a stick. And that's better?”. Her jaw dropped, and she blubbered: “But… but, that's a metaphor”. My friend retorted: “Then realize that Kali is a metaphor too”. Not much self-awareness on the part of the would-be converter.Therefore, the religion factor, of Hindus being the ultimate Other, cannot be overstated. There is basically no way to reconcile the Hindu world view with the Christian. Dharma is incompatible with Abrahamisms/Semitisms. And no, it's not Jimmy Carter who's relevant, it's Francis Xavier.Economics and Geo-economicsThere is a serious issue with the engineering community in the US, which has nothing to do with the H1-B program. Engineers have been unable to unite, create a cartel, keep their numbers low and value to the consumer high, and bargain to keep salaries high. This is a signal failure on the part of the US engineers, and blaming others isn't going to solve the problem.Consider, in contrast, doctors (and to a lesser extent, nurses). They keep their numbers very low, successfully portray their contribution to society as very high, and keep out foreign doctors as much as possible: the result is that their salaries are astronomical (a recent Medscape survey suggests that the top-earning specialty, Orthopedics, earns an average of $568,000 a year. And that's the average).In contrast, according to Forbes in 2023 the highest-paid engineering specialty, Petroleum Engineering, earned only $145,000, and in fact wages had actually declined. Even much-ballyhooed software engineers ($103,000 ) and AI engineers ($128,000) make very little. And lest you think H1-B depresses wages, there are almost no H1-B petroleum engineers. The bottom line is that engineering is not a high-income occupation in the US. Why? No syndicate.How about nurses? According to a report, Nurse Anesthetists make an average of $214,000.And there are plenty of Indian-origin doctors and nurses in the US. Why does this not create a hue-and-cry? The answer is two-fold: one, the scarcity value, and two, those in medicine have created a narrative, and the public has bought it, that their services are so valuable that the nation must spend 20% of its GDP on what is, by objective measures, pretty poor outcomes in health: ranking tenth out of 10 in high-income countries, at very high cost.There have been grumbles about the helplessness of American engineers for years: I remember forty years ago some guy whose name I forget constantly complaining in the IEEE's email groups about immigrant engineers enabling employers to lower the salaries they pay.In addition, engineers regularly go through boom-and-bust cycles. They have no leverage. I remember after a boom period in the 1970s, unemployed aerospace engineers were driving taxis. If there is another ‘AI winter', then we'll find unemployed AI engineers on the street as well, despite massive demand right now.It is true that there may be subtle intricacies, too. The US companies that contract out their positions to H1-B engineers may well be paying prevailing wages, say $60 an hour. But there are middlemen: big IT services companies who take on the contracts, and provide ‘body-shopping' services. They may well be severely underpaying the actual engineers at only, say, $35 an hour, in a bizarre revivification of ‘indentured labor', i.e. wage slavery. It is difficult for those on H1–Bs to change employers, so they are stuck.There is a larger geo-economic angle as well. The US likes being the top dog in GDP, as it has been since 1945. Unfortunately, through the fecklessness of all Presidents from Nixon onwards, they have somehow allowed China to ascend to a strong #2 position. At this point, I suspect the Deep State has concluded that it would be impossible to dislodge China, given its manufacturing clout.I wrote a year ago that a condominium with China may well be the best Plan B for the US. Let us consider what has happened to the other countries that were at the top of the economic pyramid: Germany and Japan.The 1985 Plaza Accord whereby the US dollar was depreciated led to a Lost Decade for Japan, which has turned into a Lost Four Decades; that country which was booming in the 1980s lost, and never regained its momentum.Germany was doing pretty well until the Ukraine War and the arrival of the Electric Vehicle boom. But at this point, it has more or less lost its machine tools business, its automobile business; add its social and political views, and its future looks grim.If this is what has happened to #3 and #4, we can expect that an aspiring #3, namely India, will face a concerted effort to ruin it. It is in the interests of both the US and China to suppress a potential competitor, especially when there is the tiresome mantra of “India is the fastest growing large economy in the world”.The Bangladesh coup, which benefits both the US and China by creating a massive new war front on India's East, is therefore possibly the result of a tacit collusion between the Deep State and the CCP. Similarly, the sudden spike in anti-Hindu rhetoric and this H1-B hoo-haa may well be financed by Xinhua, and it clearly benefits the Democrats, as it has driven a wedge between Christian fundamentalist MAGA types and other Trump supporters. It also puts the Indian-origin and/or Hindu members of Trump's team on notice: they better self-censor.Even immigrant Elon Musk, not to mention Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, Jay Bhattacharyya, and the non-Indian Hindu Tulsi Gabbard, are all in the firing line of the Deep State. Even though the IEEE has been moaning about depressed engineering salaries for half a century, it is curious that this became a cause celebre just days before Trump's accession to the Presidency.Narrative-buildingThere was a sobering incident in New York's subways on December 22nd, when a woman, now identified as 61 year old Debrina Kawam, was set on fire by an illegal immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta, from Guatemala, who had been deported earlier but came back to the US. I saw a video purportedly of her burning to death, shockingly without screaming, rolling on the ground to douse the flames, or anything else. She just stood and burned, as Zapeta fanned the flames.A New York City subway policeman walked by. The people who were busy capturing the footage on their smartphones did not intervene or help. It reminded me of Kitty Genovese, a 28 year old woman who was raped and stabbed to death on March 13, 1964, in full view of onlookers in the apartment block where she lived in Queens, New York. Nobody bothered to intervene as she died, screaming.It is really odd when people refuse to get involved in helping a dying person. There's something morally wrong here, and it should have been worth exploring in the very articulate media.Yes, Debrina Kawam's baffling story got widespread airplay immediately after it happened, but it died surprisingly quickly. Here's the Google Trends index of interest in that story.The big new story was H1-B, which shot up and displaced the subway murder story. Note the respective timelines: the Google Trends below is about H1-B. It is hard to believe this was an organic shift. It was “manufacturing consent” with placement aforethought.I wrote recently about how narratives are created out of thin air with the intent of manufacturing consent. The abrupt U-turn on Sheikh Hasina was one of the examples. Now the neat and abrupt switch from the NYC subway burning-alive also points to something that is deliberately planted to divert attention away from inconvenient questions.Let us now see how the H1-B narrative survives the New Orleans story of the son of immigrants, ex-soldier, and ISIS member driving a truck and ploughing into a New Year crowd, killing many. Of course, the narrative will carefully not say anything rude about the religion of the alleged perpetrator, because there will be… consequences.ConclusionThe furious drama and narrative about H1-B will subside soon; ironically, it may well be to the benefit of the Indian nation if this kind of propaganda reduces the attractiveness of the US for talented would-be Indian immigrants, who might stay on at home and build innovative companies. Canada and Britain have already ceased to be desired destinations.However, the underlying issues of racism, religious bigotry, economic warfare and astroturfed narrative are real and will not go away. These are danger signals about “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for Indian migrants to the US, and that's a sad start to 2025.3450 words, Jan 2, 2025Here's the AI-generated podcast from NotebookLM by Google: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Según la encuesta Latinobarómetro 2024, el 87% de los uruguayos manifestó “satisfacción con la vida”, lo que ubica a Uruguay en el segundo lugar entre los países de la región cuya población manifiesta sentirse más satisfecha. La encuesta fue realizada, por la Corporación Latinobarómetro, una organización no gubernamental (ONG)que investiga el estado de la democracia, y el desarrollo de la economía y la sociedad. En el sondeo se consultó sobre el nivel de satisfacción con la vida que tienen las personas de cada país. A nivel regional este indicador alcanzó su nivel más alto desde 1997. El país con mayor satisfacción entre su población fue Costa Rica, con 89%. Le siguió Uruguay con 87%, Guatemala con 86%, y El Salvador con 85%. Colombia, Paraguay, Panamá, República Dominicana, México y Brasil reportaron niveles de satisfacción entre 84% y 82%; mientras que Argentina se ubicó justo en el nivel de promedio regional, con un 79%. Por debajo de dicho promedio, con porcentajes entre 77% y 71% estuvieron Honduras, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile y Perú. El último fue Bolivia con 55%. Por otro lado, el Latinobarómetro también midió la percepción del progreso por países. Según el sondeo, 41% de la población uruguaya considera que el país está progresando. En este aspecto, Uruguay se posiciona cuarto a nivel regional, por debajo de El Salvador (72%), República Dominicana (50%) y México (45%).

In this episode of the ¡Qué Spooky! Podcast! We #SurvivedChristmas! On this episode we remind you not to forget to buy the grapes to ring in the new year before they sell out!Andrez takes us to the beautiful country of Guatemala. There is a mysterious road from Santa Lucia to Antigua that many report strange happenings. Known as “La Cuesta de las Cañas,” this road has claimed so many lives since the late 1700s. The area is steeped in a bloody past, leading many to believe the actual mountain now calls for more sacrifices. You're going to have to settle down and get your cafecito, ‘cause this is a good one. ***CORRECTION: Andrez mentioned a road from CDMX to Veracruz, and we started talking about a road from CDMX to Acapulco. Oops! Enjoy the personal stories anyway.Email us any personal paranormal and true crime encounters and/or suggestions at: quespookypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @quespookypod Follow us on Instagram: @quespookypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @quespookypodcast

2024 brough some major changes to our lives - some major curveballs for sure! In this episode, we're reflecting on the moments that shaped the year—the good, the tough, and what we're carrying into 2025.Book your FREE discovery call with me! Claim your spot for our Embrace Your Inner Glow retreat in Guatemala, Feb 2-6, 2025!-----------------------------------Schedule a free Coffee Chat with Monica! Get access to my Trust Your Gut Decision Making Guide.Visit me at my home on the web for more resources.

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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah, a world traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and optometrist turned content creator, who shares her adventures through her Instagram page and blog, Adventuring Eyes. Sarah and her husband, Myles, inspire others to explore the outdoors while balancing full-time jobs, offering practical tips and relatable experiences. She also shares her top travel highlights, including breathtaking experiences in Guatemala and Alaska, and offers advice for those looking to grow a social media presence authentically. Tune in for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation packed with actionable tips for creating your own adventurous life!Episode Topics:How Sarah transitioned from weekend warrior to full-time content creator.Practical tips for balancing an adventurous lifestyle with a demanding career.Insights on traveling affordably and intentionally.Sarah's strategies for maintaining health and wellness on the road, including navigating personal health challenges.The behind-the-scenes reality of working with brands and tourism boards while staying authentic to her passion.Connect with Sarah:Instagram: @adventuringeyesBlog: adventuringeyes.comFor next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.  | Colorado Hiking + Fitness| Ponytail on a Trail | United States Welcome to Ponytail on a Trail: Your guide to all things hiking and fitness! Get hiking tips, adventure ideas and learn about the top trails in Colorado! My goal is to help give you the tools and the confidence to explore the world around you! www.ponytailonatrail.com

Luis von Ahn - que nasceu e foi criado na Guatemala e hoje é o CEO de aplicativo que ensina línguas - revela método que atrai 34 milhões de pessoas todos os dias.

In the final episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast for the year, host Sara Mayer reflects on the important milestones and transformations that shaped her business and personal life. Sara discusses the success of her 'Launch Team' project, a record-breaking Black Friday sale, and significant revenue from affiliate sales. She also shares insights on working with more one-on-one consulting clients, and the closure of her book club to focus on larger projects. On a personal note, Sara celebrates the miraculous recovery of her dog, Parker, and the successful launch of a school in Guatemala with her nonprofit, the Joy Ride Society. Sara emphasizes the importance of reflection, letting go of unaligned pursuits, and setting bold goals for the future. She encourages listeners to journal their achievements and offers resources for yearly reflection and goal setting. 00:00 Introduction to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast 00:34 Reflecting on the Past Year 01:52 Celebrating Business Milestones 07:51 Personal Wins and Growth 10:51 Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead 13:50 Conclusion and New Year Plans

"We followed her lead. And so there was a lot of laughter and there was a lot of beauty." -- Jessica Fein Read the episode transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JG2GNT8VS6BJTW0VGKSK3 PVA EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Jessica Fein, an adoptive mother and author of the memoir Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. Jessica shares her family's deeply moving and complex journey through adoption and the heartbreaking experience of losing her middle child, Dalia, to a rare genetic disorder. We began by discussing Jessica's family's path to adoption, which was initially rooted in a long struggle with infertility. After years of trying to conceive, Jessica and her husband decided to pursue adoption, ultimately leading them to adopt three children from Guatemala. Jessica eloquently describes the joy and chaos of raising her children, but also the challenges they faced when they began to notice developmental issues with Dalia. As Dalia's health declined due to a rare mitochondrial disease, Jessica opened up about the emotional and practical challenges of caring for a child with a degenerative condition. She shared the struggles of navigating the medical system, the frustration of being more knowledgeable about Dalia's condition than some healthcare providers, and the profound love that persisted throughout their journey. Throughout our conversation, Jessica emphasized the importance of finding joy amidst the sorrow and the lessons she learned about control and certainty in parenting. She highlighted that while we cannot control the outcomes of our children's lives, we can choose how we respond to the challenges we face. Jessica's story is a testament to resilience, love, and the complexities of adoption. I encourage listeners to check out her memoir, Breath Taking, and her podcast, I Don't Know How You Do It, where she continues to share stories of families navigating unimaginable circumstances. Thank you for joining us in this heartfelt discussion, and I hope it resonates with anyone touched by adoption or facing similar challenges. ===============

P. Federico (Guatemala)El estilo de la Sagrada Familia es el estilo de Dios, el de la Santísima Trinidad: el amor. Dale gracias a Dios por la familia que te ha dado; de todo se sirve para salirte al encuentro. Y acude a la trinidad de la tierra para que te enseñen a llegar a la del Cielo.[Ver Meditación Escrita] https://www.hablarconjesus.com/meditacion_escrita/familia-imperfecta/

[SEGMENT 1-1] ICYMI Post-Christmas Edition   I hope you are enjoying your time off with family and friends. I won a $10 gift certificate at a party at friend's house, so I'm a happy camper. What's happened since we last got together? Well I was forced to do a “best of” show, and I chose the days after the election to remind us of our big win. But I want to touch on something deeper in this ICYMI segment. Much happened as we celebrated Christmas…I will get to some of it.   Title Options"Success, Failure, and Settling: Life's Rigged Lottery""Cut to the Chase: Lessons from Life and a Rigged System""Three Choices, One Revolution: Success, Failure, and Settling"Cut to the ChaseI'm not sure why my mind defaults to cutting to the chase. Maybe it's my programming as a management consultant, where I've heard more excuses for failure than a politician at a budget hearing. Here's an example of cutting to the chase: the LGBTQIA+ community has nothing on conservative men—we, too, were all once trapped in a female's body. Let's scratch that argument off the grievance list. Of course, it's a tongue-in-cheek joke meant to highlight a bigger point: we all have our issues. But issues don't matter as much as how we deal with them. In life, you get three choices: succeed, fail, or settle. Let's break that down.Success: The Rarely Complained-About ProblemSuccess is the toughest road, yet oddly enough, nobody complains about having it—except Leftists. If a Leftist won the lottery, they'd demand reparations for the 49 other states they didn't live in. Speaking of the lottery, a guy just hit the $1.5 billion Powerball and took home $628 million. Guess who really hit the jackpot? The government, of course. They're not playing the lottery—they're winning it. The lottery is a perfect metaphor for government: the people put in all the money, and Uncle Sam shows up like the cousin you didn't know you had, grabbing the biggest slice of the pie. Elon Musk could probably run the lottery for 10% of the take and still send you a Tesla as a thank-you card.   https://www.lotteryusa.com/opinion/surprising-economics-behind-states-lottery-money The revenue for the 45 states that participate in government-operated lotteries has grown by over 80 percent since 2010. (…) From that humble rebirth, however, state lotteries have snowballed into a massive government business. In 2022, the total revenue from the 45 states that participate in government-operated lotteries, plus the District of Columbia, clocked in at nearly $108 billion (a rather staggering 83 percent increase from 2010 figures). States with the highest total lottery revenue include New York, Florida, Texas, and California, which each took in north of $8 billion that year. For at least 10 states, lottery games regularly generate more total revenue than corporate income taxes. While these swelling proceeds are indisputably impressive—especially considering the growth over the past decade or so—they look even more striking when examined on a per capita basis. Essentially the lottery is a way to tax you that gives you a one-in-a-trillion chance to get your money back. Think of it as FUN taxation. Where do you think this money really goes? To “education”? Another story for another day…[SEGMENT 1-2] Failure: The Unexpected TeacherNow, let's talk failure. It's where most of us live, and oddly enough, it's where we learn the most. My grandfather used to say, “Discipline your disappointment; it's always there—until it isn't.” Translation: embrace failure. You'll face plenty of it before you taste success. Some of my best lessons came while failing. I've failed in business, relationships, and even hobbies. You're looking at a guy who plays piano so badly that my piano probably thinks I'm trolling it. But I settled for being terrible at piano because I don't need to be Van Cliburn—I'm too busy succeeding elsewhere. Failure builds character. And if you don't embrace it, you'll never get to the next level. People stuck in failure are the ones who missed the memo: it's not a final destination—it's just a layover.Settling: The Comfortable CompromiseAnd now, settling. We all do it in some areas because we can't be great at everything. But there's a difference between settling smartly and selling out. Thoreau said, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” That's true, but it's also a choice. Did you settle for a job you hate because it pays the bills? Or did you take the leap and find out what you're made of? Did you marry someone who makes you better, or did you settle for someone who just makes dinner? Settling isn't always bad. Sometimes it's strategic. But if you're in a rut, ask yourself: are you settling because it's easy, or because it's right?The Revolution of Not SettlingThis year, many of us made a choice not to settle. Politically, we dumped the high-maintenance “gold-digger” government. It's time to find a fiscally responsible “around-the-way girl”— who doesn't want a new butt, new boobs, and lips that look like she's a cartoon character in The Simpson's. We've had enough of a government that treats our wallets like a piggy bank for its Botox fund. We want something real, something sustainable. And the good news is: the revolution has already begun. Circling back on success. Success only comes with massive failure. Elon Musk almost went broke twice. Donald Trump lost in a sham election, only to win “bigly” in 2024. What's your big success built on failure? Remember your three choices: succeed, fail, or settle. Just make sure the choice is yours—not someone else's. Democrats have one thing they do better than anybody: they sell failure as success[SEGMENT 1-3] ICYMI Post-Christmas 2   [X] SB – Karl Rove on Trump's impact on economic outlook Biden 41% approval Karl Rove is now a Trump guy? Up 41 pts Good time to expand Expect sales to rise Plan capital outlays in the next 6 months     Failure sold as success. Democrats have one thing they do better than anybody: they sell failure as success. But all you need to do is wait for the real results to see the Leftism is the poster child for failure. https://x.com/StephenMoore/status/1871540676782903720Stephen Moore Another half-million jobs reported under Biden turn out to be phantom!   The Philly Fed's recent findings reveal that Q2 job growth was actually negative, with all reported gains set for revision in 2025. This follows an alarming downward revision of 800,000 jobs from last year.  Stay tuned for January's non-farm payrolls—more adjustments on the way!   A woman was burned to death in the NYC subway and by an illegal Biden let into the country. The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire in the NYC subway is Sebastian Zapeta. He is an illegal migrant from Guatemala. He sat on a bench and watched his victim burn alive. I saw the video of this woman, and it's truly horrific. And the guy who set her on fire actually fans her. Understand that the governor of NY has declared their transit system safe! A friend tweeted: I am so confused about the woman being burned alive in the subway… How did this happen? How was she still standing? Why is the assailant casually sitting on the bench watching his victim burn? And WHY DID NO ONE HELP? Please explain this to me like I'm five…   Felonies surged 47%, violent crime is up, daily disruptions and a rise in murder on NYC Subways. January's stats reveal a 16% rise in violent felonies and 74 major operational disruptions - over 2 per day. Latest NYC crime statistics: Overall crime up 35.6% and transit crime up 49.1% year-to-date. Crime in NYC is at a twelve-year high.  [SEGMENT 1-4] ICYMI Post-Christmas 3   Kilauea is erupting. Cows are complaining that their farts no longer matter.   Wikipedia got $177M donated to it. They spent $50M on DEI           The woman the Left accused of having underage sex with Matt Gaetz is in prison for lying about underage sex accusations. Mollie @MZHemingway Sometimes I feel like I was the only reporter to look into the Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.