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Melissa and Lori Love Literacy
Making Words Stick with Molly Ness and Katie Pace MIles

Melissa and Lori Love Literacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 51:01 Transcription Available


Episode 229In this episode, Katie Pace Miles and Molly Ness define and explain orthographic mapping as a crucial cognitive process for reading fluency and comprehension. They discuss the importance of mapping words in long-term memory, the difference between memorization and mapping, and the trifecta of phonology, orthography, and meaning that supports effective word learning. They share a four-step protocol from their new book, Making Words, Stick, for supporting orthographic mapping. They provide insights into effective teaching strategies and resources available for educators.ResourcesMaking Words Stick - Molly & Katie's book! Making Words Stick One Pager - Preview the Big Ideas in the book! Katie's Non-Profit - Readinginstitutenyc.orgRosenthal & Ehri 2008 Study The Science of Learning to Read Words - Ehri Grapheme-Phoneme Knowledge - Ehri Laura Steacy's research  We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Dad to Dad  Podcast
SFN Dad To Dad 383 - Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ ED at Epic Schools, Author, Autism Expert & Disability Advocate - Part 2

Dad to Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 32:07


Our guest this week is Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ who is executive director at EPIC Schools located in Paramus, NJ, author of dozens of publications and books, an internationally recognized Autism expert and outspoken advocate for the disability community.Peter has three degrees from Rutgers University: a BA in Psychology, an EdM in Special Education, and a PhD in Education Psychology and Special Education. He has dedicated his life to researching Autism and serving the disability community.  He has developed workshops and given hundreds of presentations domestically and internationally.  Some of his publications include: Make it Meaningful: Creating Programs that Matter into Adulthood for Learners with Autism and Related Disorders (2024).Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series (2022).Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: Can We Improve Outcomes? (2022) Social Skill and Adaptive Behavior Intervention with Learners with Autism (2013). Peter also served as a consultant for the widely respected documentary In A Different Key (2021) co-producers: Caren Zucker, John Donovan & Ray Conley with music by Wynston Marsalis.Given the scope of Peter's work we decided to split his interview into two parts. This is part #2. Show Links:Phone – (210) 576-0600Email – PGerhardt@epicschool.orgLinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gerhardt-112a4b29/Website - https://www.epicschool.org/Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - https://researchautism.org/Books – - Make it Meaningful: Creating Programs that Matter into Adulthood for Learners with Autism and Related Disorders - Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series - Publication- Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents and Young Adults  with Autism: Can We Improve Outcomes?. Movie – https://www.inadifferentkeythemovie.com/Special Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

Look Out, Sir! 40k
207. 2025-26's 40k Chapter Approved vs AOS General's Handbook - Two Systems, One Objective

Look Out, Sir! 40k

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 149:22


Send us a textIn EPISODE TWO HUNDRED SEVEN (207) of the "LOOK OUT, SIR! 40K" Podcast we discuss the 2025-26 Seasonal Updates for both Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar via the Chapter Approved Mission Deck and General's Handbook. Listen along to Dan and Phil as they discuss what they think about these two exciting updates to Games Workshop's flagship gaming franchises. Huge thank you to STIG1603 for the 5 STAR REVIEW via APPLE PODCASTS GB, we massively appreciate your support. Cheers! Please consider supporting LOOK OUT, SIR! on PATREON, which occasionally features fancy EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/lookoutsir40k We also have MERCHANDISE available to purchase from Rev-Level: https://www.rev-level.com/lookoutsir40k  SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lookoutsir/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookoutsir40k/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lookoutsir40k  Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and by extension support our podcast. We hugely appreciate it and hope that you enjoy the show.

Old Money
104. The High-Value Handbook: 15 Habits of Wealthy Women - Encore Episode

Old Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 69:50


Counting Down the Top Ten Old Money Episodes! While Old Money is on Summer Vacation, join us for the encore presentation of Episode 80: The High-Value Handbook: 15 Habits of Wealthy Women, originally released January 2025. ----------------------------Are you ready to embody the essence of a Lily van der Woodsen or Margo Tenenbaum? This week we're breaking down the top 15 habits that give wealthy women their magnetic allure. Discover how perfecting your habits can elevate your presence instantly. Plus, dive into how savvy decision-making, privacy, and time management are crucial for a high-value mindset.------------------------In today's episode, we cover the following:Habit #1: Posture Habit #2: Poise Habit #3: Emotional regulation Habit #4: Valuing your time Habit #5: Hiring experts to help you advance Habit #6: Investing in your networkHabit #7: Education Habit #8: Be disciplined Habit #9: Being decisive Habit #10: Not falling victim to vices Habit #11: Mindset Habit #12: PrivacyHabit #13: Not being afraid to ask for what you want Habit #14: Being entrepreneurial Habit #15: Enjoy the sweetness in your life ----------------------------Connect with the Old Money Podcast:Web: OldMoneyPodcast.comEmail: OldMoneyPodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @OldMoneyPodcastTikTok: @OldMoneyPodcast ----------------------------Copyright (c) Old Money 2025. The content presented in this podcast is intended to entertain, educate, inspire and support listeners in their personal and professional development and does not constitute business, financial, or legal advice. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services for which individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services related to the episode.

The Principal's Handbook
Reflecting on Leadership: What Have You Learned About Yourself as a Principal?

The Principal's Handbook

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 15:02


In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, Barb Flowers discusses the importance of reflecting on leadership to foster growth and self-awareness. She shares personal insights about how stepping back from the principal role allowed her to rediscover her passion for leadership and its challenges.Key Points:Reflection on leadership helps principals identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth.Emotions drive actions and decisions, influencing leadership effectiveness.Difficult situations and emotional reactions offer valuable lessons for improvement.Authentic leadership comes from understanding yourself and learning from experiences.FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolBehavior Blueprint for PrincipalsThe Principal's Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagramthe8to4principal- TikTok

It's A Mimic!
The New Player's Handbook, Part 3: Equipment and Feats (PHB3)

It's A Mimic!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 55:13


This conversation explores some of the different ways to enhance Player Characters, as presented in the 2024 Player's Handbook. Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Armour and Weapons 7:19 Weapon Masteries 10:48 Gear 26:18 Feats 40:05 Outro and Closing Theme 52:07 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2:  Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 3:  Miaca Nason Narrator:  Adam Nason Script By:  Adam Nason, Megan Lengle, Miaca Nason Director:  Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Producer:  Megan Lengle Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast.  

The Healthcare Policy Podcast ®  Produced by David Introcaso
The World Council of Churches' Ms. Frederique Seidel Discusses the WCC's Recently-Published Handbook, "Hope for Children Through Climate Justice, Legal Tools to Hold Financiers Accountable"

The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David Introcaso

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 36:55


Anthropocentric warming, the greatest threat to human health and survival, disproportionately threatens children. Children pay the greatest climate penalty. Per the World Health Organization, children suffer more than 80% of climate crisis-related injuries, illnesses & deaths being more vulnerable to carbon-polluted air, extreme heat, drought and innumerable other climate-charged disasters and diseases. Nevertheless, the US healthcare accounts for an ever-increasing amount of carbon pollution and refuses to divest in fossil fuels. As for federal policymakers, the White House and Congressional Republicans remain intent on committing ecocide. To the surprise of no one, in late May Our Children's Trust, on behalf of 22 plaintiffs age 7 to 25, sued President Trump and five administrative offices and departments arguing in part several White House Executive Orders will increase fossil fuel use and dismantle climate research, warnings and response infrastructure. The lead plaintiff in Lighthiser v Trump stated White House policy amounts to a “death sentence for my generation.” The WCC handbook available at: https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-publishes-resource-on-legal-tools-for-climate-justice. The Lighthiser v Trump complaint is at: https://climatecasechart.com/case/lighthiser-v-trump/.Among related discussions, I interviewed the Michael Burger at Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law in May 2020 and again in June 2024 and Andrea Rodgers with Our Children's Trust this past January. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Handbook for Humanity
Ep 135 The importance of family and the role of Fatherhood.

Handbook for Humanity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 52:17


Thanks and blessings to you for joining us for another edition of Handbook for Humanity. We are taking a break from directly discussing St. John Paul II's Audiences from Theology of the Body to looking into something that JP II wrote and spoke about at length. This show will deal with a topic that all of us have experience with, being in a family. We have our usual cast of Adele, Becki and Tom but we will also be joined by special guest, Acadiana area business leader and General Manager of Hub City Ford, Todd Citron. Todd brings a unique angle to our discussion because he is not only a business leader but he is also a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather but he is also a host of a radio show/podcast called "Cajun Catholics". Link to "Cajun Catholics"https://christourkingradio.com/cajun-catholics

Homeschool Coffee Break
143: Why Nature Walks Belong in Your Homeschool

Homeschool Coffee Break

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 15:18


If you've ever wondered how to slow down and connect while still “doing school,” this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing how a simple walk with my granddaughter — and her obsession with roly-polies — reminded me why nature walks are a powerful tool in your homeschool. You'll discover how even 15 minutes outside can spark curiosity, lead to deeper relationships, and provide rich educational experiences — without the need for worksheets or screens.We'll cover:✅How to make nature walks meaningful (without being a science expert)✅Simple tools you can bring along for learning on the go✅Academic subjects that connect with nature walks✅How walking together builds family connection✅A simple way to turn every walk into a moment of gratitudeResources MentionedFree Nature JournalHandbook of Nature StudyChristian Liberty Nature ReadersUsborne First Book of NatureShow Notes:Hey, everyone, Kerry Beck here with homeschool coffee break where we help you stop the overwhelm so you can take a coffee break. I think I'll take one right now. Today we are talking about why nature walks belong in your homeschool, even if you're not an outdoorsy person. Before we dive into this, I would love for you to subscribe to this channel if you haven't already done so, or if you can leave a comment or a 5 Star Review. That would be awesome. And you may have a home school friend, just one home school friend that you could share this with, because we're recording this. It's summertime. It's a great time to be outdoors and do this.The Roly-Poly StoryIn fact, I'll just start. This episode was inspired by something that I did with my 8 year old granddaughter last week. She wanted to go on walks now. I'd get up early and go on my own sort of prayer, walk and fast walk, get some exercise in. But she wanted to go on walk, and on Friday, the last day we got out there, and she found a roly-poly on the sidewalk, and it was the first one. And it you know, those little ones say they roll up into a little ball. I mean she was talking to it somehow it fell off, and then she found another one, and we were walking down the sidewalk to get to the path, and there's a big stone wall, and there were roly-polies everywhere.I'm telling you we went on a 15 or 20 minute walk, and I think she talked to these roly polys the entire way, and they would be crawling, and she's like, "Oh, you don't like this hand. You like this hand. They don't ever want to go into this hand," and just went on and on they fall off, and then she'd have to get another one. The last one she actually carried pretty far all the way back to that stone wall, because she wanted to leave this roly-poly near his friends, so he would have some friends.Why This Story MattersNow, why do I share that story? I was like it reminded me so much of some of the things that we did with our kids out in nature, whether it's a nature walk, or just going out and looking, maybe even at the stars at nighttime. But she loved going on a walk. This was not a fast walk. This was a slow walk we talked, we visited, and I saw wonder, curiosity, and learning. And that does not come from a book or a worksheet.So nature walks are just such a simple, beautiful, powerful tool for your homeschool. And you can use it with all different ages, all at the same time as well.Why Nature Walks Are So ValuableWhy are they so valuable? Well, with your kids, they're going to help your kids slow down and observe. You know, you might go to a park, you know we've got a park over here, and you can wander through this trail, and there's brush everywhere, and you'll see all different kinds of leaves and plants. And actually, a few years ago, the girl, my 8 year old, her sister. They were both with me, and we're going down there, and the next day I find out she got a tick, and I was like, well, she's the only one that climbed a tree while we were out there, and so, but they slow down and they start to notice things.You can they can ask questions and maybe spark curiosity. I really had every intention of going back here and doing a little research with her about roly-polies and then rolling up, and then, when we got home, we had to get ready to take her to the doctor, and things sort of got busy. With your kids also, this can build a lifelong love of God's creation. God is the great Creator. So let them be out in that.Benefits for MomWith moms, you, mom, it'll help you get out of the house. It can refresh you mentally and emotionally. I think fresh air does wonders. I mean, sometimes I go on walks every day pretty much, but sometimes I just want to pray, and I go out. I've got a little circle drive, and I just walk back and forth 2 or 3 times, just going outside can refresh you. I remember when I did have Covid several years ago. I didn't feel good for about a couple days, but the one thing I did do is I went outside and walked up and down the driveway because fresh air and sunshine does something for you.This also gives you a chance to bond with your kids in ways that curriculum cannot. You don't have that curriculum pressure. Even 15 to 30 minutes a week can shift the tone of your home school. Romans 1:20 says God reveals his invisible qualities through what he has made. And think about it. It's not even that. It's not just what we see. But a lot of times as I'm coming home from my prayer walk, I hear this morning I hear the birds singing to each other and to me. That's just I'm like, wow! Thank you, God. And so it's not just our sight but what we hear, maybe what we touch. She could feel that little roly poly and its little legs, or whatever walking around on her hand.How to Do a Nature WalkSo lots of different ways that we can use nature walks to learn. So how do we do a nature walk? First simple, maybe just walk around the block or your backyard, or if there's a close by park. My other daughter used to live well, they both they still she still lives close to a park, but one of them you would walk down this sidewalk with trees and bushes and ponds and everything, and and that was just actually really cool.I remember one time my 6 year old granddaughter Landry. She was probably 2 or 3 at the time, and I was pushing her in the stroller, and I was like Landry, look, there's a rabbit! And we watched that rabbit run away, and the next time I was driving, driving, pushing her to the park. The next day I was like you could hear going, "Bunny, come here, Bunny, come here" yelling at the top of her voice, but she remembered there were bunnies. Actually, when I went on, I don't know which walk it was with Elizabeth last week we saw 2 bunnies right there. It was so cool, you know, and so you can take those experiences and go home and learn more.What to Bring on Nature WalksYou could take a nature journal. I was looking for my nature journal. One of the kids and I couldn't find it beforehand. Might take a magnifying glass or a Ziploc bag. Crayons might even take a phone to take pictures. I will say we went we had a natural scavenger hunt. And a couple years ago, when I did take the kids to the park, and we walked there. They each had a crayon and the scavenger hunt. So they were looking for things, and I do have a resource for you. It is nature it's a nature journal, and I think that's where I got this particular page. And it's just a fun way to keep track of what you're seeing, and there's lots of different things in that nature journal. You can look in the show notes to be able to get the link to that.Following Your Kids' LeadSo you can take some supplies if you want, or just go for a walk, let them lead, look for what they are interested in. It might be roly polys. I was interested in the bunny. She's like, "Oh, we have bunnies in our backyard." So I was like, okay, and it's not like they live in the country, but there are bunnies around there, you know. But what are they interested in? Bugs, leaves, clouds, tracks? Do they see some tracks in on the path? And let them lead and then create a rhythm. Maybe just once a week you go, and this is something the whole family can do. Even your high schoolers could go with you on a nature walk. You could have nature walk Fridays, maybe.Integrating Nature Walks into HomeschoolNow, how do we take this nature walk and integrate it into homeschool. I think, personally, just going on the walk is homeschooling. But let's talk about some academics in science. You can have observation. You can look at ecosystems or habitats, insects, weather, plant life, lots of different ways. You can tie it together.You could have them write. You could have them come back and keep a journal and write down, maybe draw what they saw, and label the parts of a bug, or whatever she did say. This is an insect. We could have had her draw a roly-poly label the part. They could write a poem, they could have a descriptive paragraph. There's several ways you could do that.Art. This is one thing we would do, and they could sketch what they see in nature. You could take your watercolors with you to a park and let them watercolor whatever they're looking at. Leaf rubbings are super easy way, especially for young kids as well.Bible and Other Subject ConnectionsYou could tie it to Bible. I've already mentioned the great Creator of God. You could study creation in Genesis One talk about the seasons, or read passages such as Psalm 19. The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. Night after night they reveal knowledge, they have no speech, they use no words, no sound is heard from them, yet their voice goes out into all the earth the words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent, for the sun is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber like a champion rejoicing to run the race. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit together. Nothing is deprived of its warmth. Talk about that. Use some of this for copy work as well.Geography. You could learn what the native plants and animals are in your region. PE let's face it. Just going on a walk is physical movement, exercise. They may dance, they may run, they may do whatever, but they're moving, and that's PE so many ways you could tie it into your academics.Building Relationships Through NatureOne of my favorite things is, nature walks, build relationships through nature, just walking side by side opens up conversation. Sometimes when you're face to face. They're a little afraid to say something, but if you're both walking in the same direction, or all of us. You may come up with topics that you may not normally talk about, because it's not that face to face tension.Time in nature can help regulate some emotions. There's usually less fussing, although sometimes they I want this. I want that. But there's just more connection. Usually when we're walking, you can use it to connect, not just with your kids, but also with God, and talk about the things that God has made. Let your kids know you see what they see. Well, tell me more about that bug. Tell me more about that. What do you see here? What colors are they?So one of the things my kids are like. "Yes, mom, you tell us every year we have oak trees." So in the winter all the leaves fall looks dead. But I love watching in spring. It just has these little dots that eventually turn into oak leaves, and I'm like "Y'all let's go look!" And each day let's draw what we see, and I think, after saying that for several years they got tired of me. But anyway.Cultivating ThankfulnessBut one of the most important things I think you can do is use your nature walks to cultivate thankfulness, to cultivate gratitude. They are a built in way to practice gratitude, and maybe, as you're walking, ask each child. I want you to tell me 3 things that you're thankful for on this walk. And just, and you know not a lot of pressure. But they can say whatever it is, model your own thankfulness aloud. I'm so thankful for the blue sky.I mean on my way home from my walk. I'm like. Thank you for the purpose. Sorry. I don't know what's wrong with me. Ignore that but thank you for the sunshine. Thank you for the rain. Thank you today that I got to walk in before it started raining 5 minutes after I got home. So look for things, you know. And going back to the roly-poly story that even a tiny bug leads to a sense of wonder and gratitude, and we can slow down, and that can help them be thankful.The ChallengeJust something to consider. You don't need an elaborate plan. You don't need an elaborate science unit. Just take a walk. Let your kids explore, ask a few questions and thank God for what you see together. So I'm going to challenge you. Plan one nature walk this week and just see what your kids discover.I do have a free nature journal. It's normally $10. But you can get it free through this podcast and there'll be a special link in the show notes that you can use, and I do have another blog post that'll be in the show notes about rest and renewal for mom, because I really think getting outside helps a lot.Resource RecommendationsIf you're watching on the video, I'm going to show you a few things. This was sort of overall our go-to book. It is big. Look at that Handbook of Nature Study, but that's the microscope wheel. Or you couldn't use a microscope. You can see it has all sorts of stuff in here. We've got insects. We've got plants how to begin a plant study, weeds, garden flowers, trees, climate weather. This is just a go to that you can do. There'll be a link there in the show notes.Now, these are for younger kids. Usborne puts out the First Book of Nature, and I'll let you just see it's very simple. And it is going. This is actually, I think, a combination of 3 or 4 books, and it has birds, trees, flowers, butterflies, and moths, wild animals, fishes, and creepy crawlies, so that's a great one. I don't even know if this is still in print, but we'll look for a link and put it there and then.Christian liberty has some nature readers. This is book one you can see, very simple. So this is a coyote. The coyote trick. Let's see what we have the bear's coat, and it's just simple reading for a young reader. Then we can move to. This is Book 4. And you can see this is more like stories. Well, what is that? I don't know what that is. So let's see if we find something. Oh, it's a moth, anyway, you can, if there's reading on that level. And this covers a lot of different areas as well, it's got. Looks like 10 or 15 different animals in this one. So we'll put links to all of those in the show notes.ClosingMost of all have fun, build relationships and enjoy yourself. Get out of being in front of your phone. Don't even take your don't even take your camera. Don't take your phone. Be away from your phone for just a little while, enjoy your kids, build relationships both with each other and with God. And just see what your kids discover. Hey, I am Kerry Beck, with homeschool coffee break. We'll talk to you next time.

CanCon Podcast
Summer reading list: The Subversive Marketing Handbook

CanCon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 53:52


“ Subversiveness is a way of changing the system. And I think what we're seeing right now is that all systems are changing.” Entrepreneur and Startupfest founding partner Alistair Croll has co-authored a new book, Just Evil Enough: The Subversive Marketing Handbook. If you're wondering why your company is so bad with its go-to-market execution, or which rules need to be bent (or broken) to win in the attention economy, this book might shoot to the top of your summer reading list. Originally aired: Feb 02, 2025 The BetaKit Podcast is presented by The BetaKit Newsletter. Your inbox deserves better, and so do you. Stay informed on all things Canadian tech by signing up for The BetaKit Newsletter today.

Beyond the Code
E73: Justin Wales Just Dropped The Crypto Legal Handbook V2

Beyond the Code

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 35:35


In this episode of Beyond the Code, I'm joined once again by Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com and author of the Crypto Legal Handbook — now in its newly released second edition.Justin and I dive into:The real-world impact of the SEC's changing posture on crypto enforcement;Why version 2 of the Crypto Legal Handbook is more than just a light update — and how it was rewritten to reflect today's evolving landscape;Crypto.com's legal journey through Wells notices, proactive litigation, and ultimately a no-action letter;How the shift in administration is restoring confidence and innovation to the U.S. crypto ecosystem;The tension between traditional finance and crypto-native companies;Big Law, legal rankings, and why the current system of legal prestige is broken;And a candid take on what excites Justin about the future — including AI x crypto, real product innovation, and global regulatory convergence.We also plug some amazing legal tools like Justin's AI-powered GPT search tool for the Crypto Legal Handbook and Crystal, the AI platform purpose-built for crypto lawyers.Whether you're in-house, in practice, or just trying to understand the regulatory momentum in crypto today, this episode is essential listening.

Keen On Democracy
Long Live the NO KING: An Anti-Fascist Handbook on How to Resist Trump

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 44:13


Happy NO KINGS DAY! Today, as nationwide protests sweep America, historian and activist Mark Bray argues that Trump and his MAGA movement represent a type of American fascism rooted in the country's long history of racist backlash against the struggle for civil rights. As the author of the iconic Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, Bray connects today's resistance to Trump to historical anti-fascist movements, from the KKK's post-Civil War violence to European fascism of the 1930s. He discusses protest strategies, the role of violence in resistance movements, social media's impact on organizing, and why disrupting "business as usual" matters more than just electoral politics in fighting authoritarianism. Long Live the NO KING. Five Key Takeaways* Trump represents American fascism, not just populism or patrimonialism - Bray argues the MAGA movement is "pretty unequivocally fascist," drawing on ultranationalism, militarism, and the glorification of violence that characterizes historical fascism.* American fascism has deep historical roots - Rather than being imported from Europe, fascistic tendencies emerged from America's own racist institutions, with the post-Civil War KKK representing the first "proto-fascist formation" in functional terms.* Disruption matters more than electoral politics - Effective resistance requires making "business as usual" impossible, forcing issues into national conversation and raising the political costs of authoritarian policies beyond just voting.* Violence remains a tactical question, not a moral absolute - Bray argues that while reasonable people can disagree about when to use force, removing it entirely from the "toolbox" of resistance may prove too late when facing genuine fascism.* Social media is a double-edged organizing tool - While platforms can rapidly mobilize movements like Occupy Wall Street, they also create instability, allow right-wing manipulation, and risk replacing sustained community organizing with quick digital fixes.MARK BRAY is a historian of human rights, political violence, and politics in Modern Europe at Rutgers University. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Wesleyan University in 2005 and his PhD in History from Rutgers University in 2016. He is the author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook (Melville House 2017), The Anarchist Inquisition: Assassins, Activists, and Martyrs in Spain and France (Cornell 2022), Translating Anarchy: The Anarchism of Occupy Wall Street (Zero 2013), and the co-editor of Anarchist Education and the Modern School: A Francisco Ferrer Reader (PM Press 2018). His work has appeared in Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, Salon, Boston Review, and numerous edited volumes.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Money Makers
283: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - with Andrew McHattie (14 June 2025)

Money Makers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 44:32


In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the 2024 AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, is joined by Andrew McHattie, editor of the Investment Trusts Newsletter. This discussion was recorded on Friday 13 June 2025. *** Out now: The 2025 Investment Trusts Handbook *** The Investment Trusts Handbook is an independent educational publication designed to provide investors with a handy annual reference book that summarises all you need to know about investment trusts. Now in its eighth year, the Handbook is a high-quality, full-colour hardback of more than 340 pages, the largest yet, with reviews of the past year, extensive interviews and commentary, plus nearly 80 pages of “how to” information and performance data. Available to order from Harriman House (https://harriman-house.com/ithb2025) or Amazon. There is also a free e-book version you can read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, plus an audiobook version. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:00:38 - Global shocks 0:03:00 - Coming to terms with the Trump regime 0:05:06 - Investment trusts - commercial property 0:05:31 - PRS REIT (PRSR) 0:09:44 - Empiric (ESP) 0:13:28 - Property in general 0:15:21 - SDCL Energy Efficiency Trust (SEIT) 0:18:43 - Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) 0:22:03 - A short break 0:23:10 - J.P.Morgan Indian Investment Trust (JII) 0:27:59 - Templeton Emerging Markets (TEM) 0:31:25 - Fidelity China Special Situations (FCSS) 0:34:39 - Worldwide Healthcare (WWH) and the healthcare and biotech sector 0:38:17 - Growth capital sector 0:41:59 - Schiehallion Fund (MNTN) 0:44:00 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Pershing Square Holdings (PSH). Future profiles include VietNam Holdings (VNH) and Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEML). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our more than 280 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

Dad to Dad  Podcast
SFN Dad To Dad 382 - Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ ED at Epic Schools, Author, Autism Expert & Disability Advocate

Dad to Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 34:18


Our guest this week is Peter Gerhardt of Rich Hill Park, NJ who is executive director at EPIC Schools located in Paramus, NJ, author of dozens of publications and books, an internationally recognized Autism expert and outspoken advocate for the disability community.Peter has three degrees from Rutgers University: a BA in Psychology, an EdM in Special Education, and a PhD in Education Psychology and Special Education. He has dedicated his life to researching Autism and serving the disability community.  He has developed workshops and given hundreds of presentations domestically and internationally.  Some of his publications include: Make it Meaningful: Creating Programs that Matter into Adulthood for Learners with Autism and Related Disorders (2024).Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series (2022).Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: Can We Improve Outcomes? (2022) Social Skill and Adaptive Behavior Intervention with Learners with Autism (2013). Peter also served as a consultant for the widely respected documentary In A Different Key (2021) co-producers: Caren Zucker, John Donovan & Ray Conley with music by Wynston Marsalis.Given the scope of Peter's work we decided to split his interview into two parts. This is part #1. Show Links:Phone – (210) 576-0600Email – PGerhardt@epicschool.orgLinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gerhardt-112a4b29/Website - https://www.epicschool.org/Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - https://researchautism.org/Books – - Make it Meaningful: Creating Programs that Matter into Adulthood for Learners with Autism and Related Disorders - Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series - Publication- Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents and Young Adults  with Autism: Can We Improve Outcomes?. Movie – https://www.inadifferentkeythemovie.com/Special Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle
#811 The Brutal Truth About Business Exits with Rob Walling

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 49:46


Thinking of selling your business one day? Or never planning to? Either way, this conversation could change how you build. Rob Walling has seen it all. He's exited his own SaaS company and helped thousands of founders grow and sell through TinySeed, MicroConf, and his podcast “Startups for the Rest of Us.” In this episode, he sits down with Dan to talk about what founders get wrong about selling, why most exits are emotionally brutal, and how to actually create a business that gives you freedom: whether or not you ever sell it. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Why Exits Matter (Even If You Never Sell) (00:03:48) The Emotional Reality of Selling Your Business (00:08:35) What Your Business is Actually Worth (Valuation Benchmarks) (00:11:45) The $10M Dream: Who Gets There, Who Doesn't (00:18:59) The SaaS Plateau: How to Know When You're Stuck (00:27:20) The 5 Marketing Channels Still Working in 2025 (00:30:23) Can Non-Technical Founders Still Win? (00:40:33) Two Traps Founders Fall Into When Selling a Business (00:46:50) Rob's Book: “Exit Strategy” LINKS Rob's book “Exit Strategy” (https://exitstrategybook.com/) Share your story/sponsor the pod (https://forms.gle/gKZFuwReHSvg8LD48) 22 free resources for founders (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Connect with 1,000+ generous global entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Read Dan's book “Before the Exit” (https://www.amazon.com/Before-Exit-Thought-Experiments-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07BN2KD1J) Dan Andrews is the co-founder of Dynamite Circle, author of Before the Exit, host of the Tropical MBA podcast, and an entrepreneur who has successfully launched and scaled multiple 7-figure businesses. CONNECT WITH DAN Email Dan@tropicalmba.com Follow on X (https://x.com/TropicalMBA) Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/) MORE EPISODES Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-business-non-negotiables) ‘I'm Fiscally Bitcoin and Socially Ethereum' (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/greg-gerber-crypto-2020) Is Dropshipping Still a Valid Business Model? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dropshipping-valid-business-model) The Consultant's Handbook - How to Make Location Independent Income Quickly (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/consulting) The Amazon Gold Rush (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/amazongold) “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-vs-real-business)

Bite Size Seminary
Read Matthew 5:3 in Greek

Bite Size Seminary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 20:42


In this video, JC Schroeder looks at the Greek text of the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20).Works Cited:Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021).Wesley G. Olmstead, Matthew 1-14: A Handbook on the Greek Text, Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2019).Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2017).Charles L. Quarles, Matthew, Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2017).Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction0:38 "Blessed"5:21 "the poor in spirit"7:41 "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"10:56 "theirs"12:46 "kingdom of heaven"17:03 Comparison with Luke 6:20---------------

The Mental Breakdown
Manage Anger by Getting to Calm

The Mental Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 30:18


Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the best way to manage your anger and the myths associated with the idea of "getting the anger out". Read the article from Earth.com here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Money Makers
282: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - with Jim Mellon (11 June 2025)

Money Makers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 31:32


In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the 2024 AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, is joined by Jim Mellon, businessman, investor, and entrepreneur. This discussion was recorded on Monday 09 June 2025. *** Out now: The 2025 Investment Trusts Handbook *** The Investment Trusts Handbook is an independent educational publication designed to provide investors with a handy annual reference book that summarises all you need to know about investment trusts. Now in its eighth year, the Handbook is a high-quality, full-colour hardback of more than 340 pages, the largest yet, with reviews of the past year, extensive interviews and commentary, plus nearly 80 pages of “how to” information and performance data. Available to order from Harriman House (https://harriman-house.com/ithb2025) or Amazon. There is also a free e-book version you can read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, plus an audiobook version. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:00:49 - The Trump administration and volatility 0:07:36 - Reacting to a potential crisis 0:10:51 - The investment approach 0:16:31 - A short break 0:17:37 - Luck or skill in investment success 0:20:52 - Looking at Germany 0:24:46 - Reinforcing the UK stock market 0:26:36 - Other activities 0:31:01 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Pershing Square Holdings (PSH). Future profiles include VietNam Holdings (VNH) and Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEML). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our more than 280 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

The Principal's Handbook
Shifting Your Perspective as a Principal

The Principal's Handbook

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 21:37


In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, Barb  dives into the importance of perspective shifting for school leaders. As principals, we often face overwhelming emotions and challenges—whether it's dealing with stressed teachers, angry parents, or student behaviors. Barb shares how changing our mindset can transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. Drawing on the teachings of Byron Katie and John Acuff, she explains how simple questions and reframes can lead to more positive outcomes. Learn how activating empathy, questioning your thoughts, and shifting your perspective can help you become a more effective and resilient leader. Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you navigate even the toughest situations with confidence and clarity.FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolBehavior Blueprint for PrincipalsThe Principal's Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagramthe8to4principal- TikTok

It's A Mimic!
The New Player's Handbook, Part 2: Combat (PHB2)

It's A Mimic!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 61:47


2024 Updates - Player's Handbook, Part 2: Combat (PHB2) - Adam, Megan, Miaca It's all fun and games until someone loses HP!  This episode has the panel of Dungeon Masters discussing the combat rules in the 2024 Player's Handbook, and more! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Rests 2:58 Actions 14:13 Combat 19:42 Conditions 36:16 Further Rules 45:49 Outro and Closing Theme 57:13 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2:  Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 3:  Miaca Nason Narrator:  Adam Nason Script By:  Adam Nason, Megan Lengle, Miaca Nason Director:  Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Producer:  Megan Lengle Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

The Mental Breakdown
Be Careful with Attributions

The Mental Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 30:08


Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss Attribution Theory and the problems we tend to experience when we assume the reason for someone's behavior. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Aethercast
Aethercast - Choosing Battle Tactics from the GHB 2025 + Battlescroll Leaks

Aethercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 135:05


In this episode of Aethercast we discuss the battle tactics from the General's Handbook 2025. Which 2 should Kharadron Overlords generals pick when writing their lists, how will they impact list writing, and how will we complete them? We also discuss the leaks from the battlescroll for Kharadron Overlords, including points changes and errata. Plus, further information on game-wide changes this edition.   00:00:00 - News & Intro 00:08:00 - Leaked Kharadron Overlords points changes 00:27:00 - Arkanaut Frigate errata 00:31:30 - Scourge of Ghyran game-wide changes, obscuring everywhere! 00:54:30 - Battle Tactic Card 1, Master The Paths 01:05:30 - Battle Tactic Card 2, Restless Energy 01:13:55 - Battle Tactic Card 3, Intercept & Recover 01:30:30 - Battle Tactic Card 4, Wrathful Cycles 01:41:45 - Battle Tactic Card 5, Scouting Force 01:59:40 - Battle Tactic Card 6, Attuned To Ghyran   Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/aethercast   Get 10% discount at pro Painted Studios with the code "AETHERCAST10" https://www.propaintedstudios.co.uk/discount/AETHERCAST10?rs_ref=wAmCck6U   Checkout the KO Facebook Group; facebook.com/groups/kharadron.overlords   Join the conversation on the KO Discord Group; https://discord.gg/84JCasfE5Y  

Roleplay Rescue
What are Roleplaying Games with Runeslinger

Roleplay Rescue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 111:49


This one's a conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation continues from Episode 6, The Story Divide, and delves deeper into the history of the emergence of a perception that roleplaying games are about storytelling as opposed to being about, well, something else.The approach was to dig out several texts - both in book form off our shelves and PDF format digitally - and examine those oft overlooked sections entitled something like, “What are roleplaying games?”Texts referenced include: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974), Basic Role-Playing (1980), RuneQuest (1978), Stormbringer (1985 et al), Traveller (1977 & 1981), AD&D 1e Player's Handbook (1978), Cypher System Rulebook (2019), Your Best Game Ever (2019), Tales of the Valiant (2024), D&D 3rd Edition (2000), Vampire: The Masquerade (1991 et al), Apocalypse World (2010)... and a few others too.Big thanks again to Anthony, aka Runeslinger, for sharing this conversation. It's posted by us both in hope and with fear... the hope being that the community will find it useful.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/New blog --> The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roleplay Rescue
What are Roleplaying Games with Runeslinger

Roleplay Rescue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 111:49


This one's a conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation continues from Episode 6, The Story Divide, and delves deeper into the history of the emergence of a perception that roleplaying games are about storytelling as opposed to being about, well, something else.The approach was to dig out several texts - both in book form off our shelves and PDF format digitally - and examine those oft overlooked sections entitled something like, “What are roleplaying games?”Texts referenced include: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974), Basic Role-Playing (1980), RuneQuest (1978), Stormbringer (1985 et al), Traveller (1977 & 1981), AD&D 1e Player's Handbook (1978), Cypher System Rulebook (2019), Your Best Game Ever (2019), Tales of the Valiant (2024), D&D 3rd Edition (2000), Vampire: The Masquerade (1991 et al), Apocalypse World (2010)... and a few others too.Big thanks again to Anthony, aka Runeslinger, for sharing this conversation. It's posted by us both in hope and with fear... the hope being that the community will find it useful.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/New blog --> The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Makers
281: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - with Chris Clothier (07 June 2025)

Money Makers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 37:06


In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the 2024 AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, is joined by Chris Clothier, co-chief investment officer at CG Asset Management, the management company responsible for Capital Gearing Trust (CGT). This discussion was recorded on Thursday 05 June 2025. *** Out now: The 2025 Investment Trusts Handbook *** The Investment Trusts Handbook is an independent educational publication designed to provide investors with a handy annual reference book that summarises all you need to know about investment trusts. Now in its eighth year, the Handbook is a high-quality, full-colour hardback of more than 340 pages, the largest yet, with reviews of the past year, extensive interviews and commentary, plus nearly 80 pages of “how to” information and performance data. Available to order from Harriman House (https://harriman-house.com/ithb2025) or Amazon. There is also a free e-book version you can read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, plus an audiobook version. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:00:41 - The Trump 2.0 approach to policy management 0:05:06 - The erosion of trust in US stability 0:08:18 - The 3-3-3 Plan and inflation 0:10:05 - The problem of global debt build-up 0:13:56 - Reducing exposure to the US 0:18:02 - Brief thoughts on gold 0:19:43 - A short break 0:20:49 - Investment trust performance 0:23:19 - The investment trusts sector, discounts, and the reaction to threats 0:25:37 - The competitive threat to investment trusts 0:26:50 - Activism 0:30:46 - The trust's potential for returns 0:36:35 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Schiehallion Fund (MNTN). Future profiles include Pershing Square Holdings (PSH) and VietNam Holding (VNH). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our more than 280 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

Melissa and Lori Love Literacy
Helping Students Read Multisyllabic Words with Devin Kearns

Melissa and Lori Love Literacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 53:03 Transcription Available


Episode 228 If you've ever wondered how to help your students decode longer words, this episode is for you! We're joined by literacy researcher and professor Devin Kearns to talk all about teaching multisyllabic words.Many phonics programs focus on single-syllable words, but what happens when students hit big words and get stuck? Devin unpacks the research behind why that happens and what we can do instead. We talk about:flexible decoding strategies,when and how to teach syllables and morphemes,and what “set for variability” really looks like in the classroom (spoiler: it's not guessing!).You'll walk away with practical, research-backed ideas to help your students read longer words with confidence.Devin M. Kearns, Ph.D., is the Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy at NC State, where he studies early reading and collaborates with experts in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience to explore the brain basis of reading.RESOURCESHelping Students With Dyslexia Read Long Words: Using Syllables and Morphemes by Devin M. Kearns and Victoria M. WhaleySyllable Division: New Data that Can Inform Intervention by Joanne Marttila Pierson, Ph.D., CCC-SLPOn Eating Elephants and Teaching Syllabication by Tim Shanahan We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Bright On Buddhism
Who is Kumarajiva?

Bright On Buddhism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 19:49


Bright on Buddhism - Episode 115 - Who is Kumarajiva? What did he do in his life? How did that affect Buddhism in East Asia?Resources: Chandra, Moti (1977), Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India, Abhinav Publications, ISBN 9788170170556; Eitel, E.J.; Edkins, Joseph (1871), "Handbook for the Student of Chinese Buddhism", The Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal, 3, FOOCHOW.: American Presbyterian Mission Press: 217; Greene, Eric Matthew (2012), Meditation, Repentance, and Visionary Experience in Early Medieval Chinese Buddhism (PhD dissertation), University of California, Berkeley; Kumar, Yukteshwar (2005), A History of Sino-Indian Relations, APH Publishing Corporation, ISBN 978-8176487986; Lu, Yang (2004), "Narrative and Historicity in the Buddhist Biographies of Early Medieval China: The Case of Kumārajīva", Asia Major, Third Series, 17 (2): 1–43; Nan, Huai-Chin (1998), Basic Buddhism: Exploring Buddhism and Zen, ISBN 978-1578630202; Nattier, Jan (1992), "The Heart Sutra: A Chinese Apocryphal Text?", Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, 15 (2): 153–223, archived from the original on 2013-10-29, retrieved 2013-10-23; Nattier, Jan (2005), A Few Good Men: The Bodhisattva Path according to The Inquiry of Ugra (Ugraparipṛcchā), University of Hawaii Press, ISBN 978-0824830038; Pollard, Elizabeth (2015), Worlds Together Worlds Apart, New York: W.W. Norton Company Inc, p. 287, ISBN 978-0-393-91847-2; Puri, B. N. (1987), Buddhism in Central Asia, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited, ISBN 978-8120803725; Singh, Upinder (2009), A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century, Pearson Education India, ISBN 978-8131716779; Smith, David Howard (1971), Chinese Religions From 1000 B.C. to the Present Day, Weidenfeld & Nicolson; Wu, Ching-hsing (1938), "Some Notes on Kao Seng Chuan", T'ien Hsia Monthly, 7, Kelly and Walsh, ltd.; Zürcher, Erik (2007) The Buddhist Conquest of China: The Spread and Adaptation of Buddhism in Early Medieval China. BRILL. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Credits:Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle
#810 The Lifestyle Business Playbook (2025 Edition)

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 48:01


Is the “lifestyle business” still alive in 2025? Dan chats with longtime friend Jeff Pecaro about the evolution of internet business, what today's solopreneurs get right (and wrong), and how constraints can lead to clarity. They dive into pricing mistakes, the pressure to grow beyond your goals, and how to use tools like AI to think—not just automate. It's a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at the business models most of us are actually running. Plus: how to join upcoming DC BLACK masterminds for 7+ figure founders. Links from the episode: Form: Share your story / sponsor the pod (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPXbgWniCDhLpt4QPvOvoXPHRRwDYw-izZszc92qAuMPnhhQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101528162047962210125) Connect with 7-figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) CHAPTERS (00:00:24) What Lifestyle Business Means in 2025 (00:01:37) Early Days of Internet Money (00:03:03) Growth Isn't Always the Goal (00:12:49) Why Some Founders Recreate Jobs by Accident (00:15:34) Pricing Problems = Perception Problems (00:22:13) Using AI as a Thought Partner (00:28:01) Optimizing for Audience vs. Revenue (00:37:21) Quiet Wins and Redefining Success CONNECT Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com Ian “at” tropicalmba dot com LINKS Join the DC (http://dynamitecircle.com) Subscribe to the newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe) Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/) Free resources for business owners (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) MORE EPISODES Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-business-non-negotiables) ‘I'm Fiscally Bitcoin and Socially Ethereum' (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/greg-gerber-crypto-2020) Is Dropshipping Still a Valid Business Model? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dropshipping-valid-business-model) The Consultant's Handbook - How to Make Location Independent Income Quickly (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/consulting) The Amazon Gold Rush (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/amazongold) “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-vs-real-business)

Great Women in Compliance
From Hotline to Headline: A Conversation with Mary Inman and Liz Soltan

Great Women in Compliance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 43:11


In this timely roundtable, Lisa and Hemma sit down with Mary Inman and Liz Soltan, two powerhouse advocates in the whistleblower legal space, to unpack the DOJ's newly revised Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program and its implications for the compliance community.  We also explore what makes whistleblowing work, how to support internal and external reporters, and why this moment may mark a turning point for global whistleblower engagement. Highlights: Mary and Liz break down the newly added DOJ priority areas How the CWA Pilot Program could evolve into a DOJ equivalent of the SEC whistleblower program Why organizational justice and psychological safety must be embedded into internal reporting systems. How tips must result in asset forfeiture to trigger awards Why we need a speak-up culture, not just a hotline Resources  DOJ's May 2025 Criminal Division White-Collar Enforcement Plan Revised DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program: DOJ Announcement Speech by Matthew R. Galeotti at the SIFMA AML and Financial Crimes Conference Link to speech Whistleblowing Study by Stephen Stubbens and Kyle Welch Whistleblower Partners LLP: Mary Inman, Liz Soltan Biographies   Mary Inman Partner, Whistleblower Partners LLP Mary Inman is a seasoned attorney with over 30 years of experience representing whistleblowers under various U.S. programs, including the False Claims Act, SEC, CFTC, IRS, FinCEN, and NHTSA/DOT. After spending three years in London, she now focuses on international whistleblowers exposing misconduct with ties to the U.S.. She assists clients in bringing claims to foreign regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canada Revenue Agency. Mary is renowned for her expertise in healthcare, tech, and financial services fraud. She has represented high-profile whistleblowers like Frances Haugen (Facebook) and Tyler Shultz (Theranos), and co-authored The Tech Workers' Handbook, a guide for tech industry whistleblowers. Her advocacy extends to testifying before global governmental bodies, including the European Commission and UK Parliament, championing the effectiveness of U.S. whistleblower programs. Mary holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and has clerked for judges in both the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. Outside of her legal work, she enjoys participating in her husband's YouTube channel and spending time in northern Maine. Liz Soltan Associate, Whistleblower Partners LLP Liz Soltan is an associate at Whistleblower Partners LLP, focusing on cases involving financial fraud, anti-money laundering, and sanctions evasion. Her notable work includes representing a foreign whistleblower in a FinCEN sanctions violation case concerning illegal sales to Russia. Liz also contributed to the landmark Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud case, United States ex rel. Poehling v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Before joining Whistleblower Partners, Liz served as a Skadden Fellow at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, where she was part of a team that secured $712 million in emergency food stamp benefits for 650,000 households during the COVID-19 pandemic. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School, where she led the Wage and Hour Practice Group at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau and successfully argued a workers' rights case before Massachusetts' highest court. Liz completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude with a major in History and a minor in Spanish. Residing in Brooklyn, Liz maintains strong ties to her Philadelphia roots. She enjoys participating in a fiction-only book club, exploring historical sites, and spending time with her husband, son, and their two cats, Alex Trebek and Vanna White.

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
The Climate Change Leadership Imperative with Dr. Doug MacKie

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 45:39 Transcription Available


Send us a textDr. Doug MacKie has over 30 years of experience as an organisational and business psychologist and executive coach working in the UK, Europe, and Australasia. He specialises in sustainability leadership, high-performance teams, and developing leadership within purposeful organisations. Through his consulting work, he has helped identify and accelerate the development of ethical leadership and team capability in CEO's, C-Suite executives, and MDs within many of the top 100 companies in the UK and Australia. He is the author of the definitive guide to Strength-Based Leadership Coaching in Organisations (2016) and is a co-editor of The Practitioners Handbook of Team Coaching (2019). He has recently established the Centre for Climate Change Leadership in Organisations and is the editor of the Handbook on this topic, published in 2023.A Few Quotes From This Episode“There is a significant gap between the scale and impact of anthropogenic climate change and the capacity of contemporary leadership to address those issues.”“We need to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.”“We're not good at long-term thinking as a species.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Handbook of Climate Change Leadership in Organisations by MacKie (25AFLY2 will get listeners 20% off the handbook)Book: Lead for the Planet by AndreBook:  Earth for All by Dixon-Decleve et al Book: Climate Change by Hulme Book: Ethical Leadership: A Primer by McManus,R.M. et alBook: The Sustainability Mindset Principles by RimanoczyAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

The Mental Breakdown
Six Steps for Structuring Your Summer

The Mental Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:15


Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss six steps parents should consider when trying to structure their child's summer break. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

WE GOT US NOW podcast
S5| EP4: J. MARK EDDY ~ Bridging Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Inform Research on the Issue of Children with Incarcerated Parents

WE GOT US NOW podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 73:18


WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by Libra Foundation⁠⁠ HOSTED by ⁠⁠⁠Ebony Underwood⁠⁠For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected.  S5| EP4:  J. MARK EDDY ~ Bridging Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Inform Research on the Issue of Children with Incarcerated ParentsDr. J. Mark Eddy is a Senior Scientist and Licensed Psychologist. He is also a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education within the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. As a prevention scientist, he develops and rigorously tests prevention and intervention programs intended to benefit children and families, and particularly those who are living in stressful circumstances.  His recent work centers on the conduct of randomized controlled trials of multimodal interventions in partnership with school systems, the juvenile justice system, the adult corrections system, the child welfare system, and the military, as well as with nonprofits that work with these and related systems. His research has focused on communities in the U.S. and in Central AmericaIn this episode, Dr.Eddy shares insights into his career journey, from his initial inspirations to his fundamental research. He discusses his work developing family-centered interventions and the crucial role of interdisciplinary approaches in shaping research. This conversation highlights Ebony Underwood's collaboration as a co-author of a chapter in the Handbook on Children with Incarcerated Parents: Research, Policy, and Practice, Second Edition, and Dr. Eddy provides important historical context and clarity on the harmful and persistent myth surrounding children with incarcerated parents. This important discussion offers a glimpse into Dr. Eddy's scholarly leadership, personal reflections, and his anticipated future contributions. A very informative episode NOT to be MISSED!FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: ⁠⁠WEGOTUSNOW.org⁠ ⁠|⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ LISTEN to the WE GOT US NOW Podcast on SPOTIFY, ApplePodcasts and all podcasts platforms.#WEGOTUSNOW #Family #Children #ParentsBehindBars#IncarceratedParents #Incarceration#JMarkEddy #Psychology #Science #Research #WellBeing #WeGotUsNowCommunity

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master
Ep.77 - Cleric 2024

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 78:53


Take me to Church! Because we're getting back into the 2024 Player's Handbook and discussing the Cleric! What's changed, what's the same, and is it any good?! We're going to review the base class and subclasses available in the 2024 PHB! As always, Taylor and I will give our opinions, but they're just that.. Opinions! And since we both love the cleric so much, I expect this to be a really interesting episode, so let's get into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

The Principal's Handbook
Delegation for Sustainable Leadership

The Principal's Handbook

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 19:40


In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, Barb dives into the critical skill of delegation for principals. With firsthand experience, Barb shares how effective delegation can increase productivity, enhance leadership, and prevent burnout. She also explores common pitfalls, such as micromanagement and choosing the wrong people, and offers practical advice for delegating tasks that free up your time for high-priority leadership responsibilities. Whether you're a new principal or an experienced leader, Barb encourages you to start delegating now to build a more sustainable and efficient leadership approach. Tune in for actionable steps and insights that can help you delegate with confidence, even in the quieter months of the year.FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolBehavior Blueprint for PrincipalsThe Principal's Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagramthe8to4principal- TikTok We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Finding Harmony Podcast
Moving Beyond Grief: The Spiritual Practice of Letting Go

Finding Harmony Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 46:52


Join Harmony Slater for a deeply transformative conversation with author and mentor Sara Avant Stover. In this heartfelt episode, they explore Sara's powerful book, Handbook for the Heartbroken: A Woman's Path from Devastation to Rebirth, offering profound insights into how grief and loss can be the gateways to our greatest personal and spiritual transformations. Sara shares her personal journey through heartbreak, revealing how loss—whether through death, the end of relationships, or major life changes — often triggers a deep identity crisis. Drawing on wisdom from yoga, Buddhism, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Sara offers compassionate strategies for navigating grief, understanding trauma, and embracing emotional healing as a sacred rite of passage. Listeners will learn: Why grief is essential to personal evolution How IFS can heal past traumas and reintegrate lost parts of ourselves The risks of spiritual bypassing and how to cultivate true emotional integration Practical tools for befriending difficult emotions and finding inner harmony Sara Avant Stover also shares her personal experiences studying yoga with renowned teachers Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, offering a poignant reflection on community grief within the yoga world. Whether you're experiencing loss, supporting someone who is grieving, or simply seeking deeper emotional wisdom, this episode is filled with soulful guidance and actionable insights. Connect with Sara Avant Stover: Website: saraavantstover.com Book: Handbook for the Heartbroken Podcast: https://www.saraavantstover.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Ancient Breathing 2.0 Program (open for enrollment): Visit https://harmonyslater.com/ancient-breathing-2-0 or DM Harmony on Instagram. FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation FIND Harmony: https://harmonyslater.com/

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It's A Mimic!
The New Player's Handbook, Part 1: Character Creation (PHB1)

It's A Mimic!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 47:16


This episode is the first part of the discussion on what has changed between 5th Edition and the new updated ruleset, and the topic today is Character Creation! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro and Backwards Compatibility 0:22 Layout and Structure 6:28 Chapter One, Playing the Game 9:05 Chapter Two, Creating a Character 17:51 Chapter Three, Character Classes 20:25 Chapter Four, Character Origins 32:25 Outro and Closing Theme 40:33 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2:  Coffee Bitch Dave Dungeon Master 3:  Kyle McQuaid Narrator:  Adam Nason Script By:  Adam Nason, Coffee Bitch Dave, Kyle McQuaid Director:  Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Producer:  Coffee Bitch Dave Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

Proclaim Peace
The Book of Mormon as a Handbook for Peace: Insights and Miracles

Proclaim Peace

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 34:54


In the final episode of Season 1 of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon and the principles of the gospel that promote peacebuilding. Join them as they celebrate their journey and the pursuit of becoming better peacemakers.[00:02:45] Podcast origins and purpose.[00:04:40] Peacemaking through sacred texts.[00:08:44] Commitment to peace building.[00:13:03] Mormon peacebuilding potential.[00:16:10] Peacemakers in times of chaos.[00:22:22] Turning swords into plowshares.[00:27:29] Peacemaking as a miracle.[00:28:32] Peacemaking and miracles.[00:33:15] Handbook for peace.For full show notes and transcript, visit https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/proclaim-peace

The Adversity Advantage
How To Speak With Confidence, Set Boundaries & Protect Yourself From Manipulation | Bob Bordone

The Adversity Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 48:00


Bob Bordone is a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, founder and former director of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program, former Thaddeus R. Beal Clinical Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and founder of The Cambridge Negotiation Institute. He is co-author of Designing Systems and Processes for Managing Disputes, and co-editor of The Handbook of Dispute Resolution.  Today on the show we discuss: how to handle difficult conversations and conflict effectively, communication techniques to gain respect and authority, how to protect yourself from manipulation and deal with difficult people, an underrated communication skill you should work on, how to say no without damaging your relationships, why self awareness is so important for improving your communication and much more.   ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sly Flourish's Lazy DM Prep
The 5e Artisanal Database – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Sly Flourish's Lazy DM Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 68:23


D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:02 D&D & RPG News: Happy Pride Month 00:01:31 Sly Flourish News: Leave Blanks, Hang On Loosely, COA Available Worldwide, Markdown and EPUB Lazy DM's Companion 00:08:03 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart in Markdown 00:09:50 D&D & RPG News: Grim Hollow Bundle of Holding 00:13:48 D&D & RPG News: RPG Game Master Book Series Humble Bundle 00:15:01 Kickstarter Spotlight: Tales of the Valiant Player's Guide 2 00:18:40 Product Spotlight: Horizon Issue 3 by Wildmage Press 00:21:46 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2014 to D&D 2024 Conversion Guide 00:25:51 D&D & RPG News: Ten Cultist Powers by Evan Rash 00:26:53 D&D & RPG News: Corridor Themes by Justin Alexander 00:29:58 Sly Flourish News: The 5e Artisanal Database 00:39:04 DM Tip: The Power of Text Files 00:50:41 Patreon Question: Running the Keep Scenario from Lazy DM's Companion 00:55:16 Patreon Question: Sly Flourish Tools for Shadowdark 01:03:04 Patreon Question: Stocking Dungeons Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Leave Blanks Hang On Loosely City of Arches Shipping Worldwide Daggerheart SRD in Markdown Grim Hollow Bundle of Holding Deadlands Humble Bundle The Game Master's Book Of Humble Bundle Tales of the Valiant Player's Handbook 2 Kickstarter Horizons Issue 3 New D&D 2014 to D&D 2024 Conversion Guide Ten Cult Powers by Evan Rash Corridor Themes by Justin Alexander

The Mental Breakdown
Structure Your Summer to Avoid Chaos

The Mental Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 30:42


Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the benefits of structuring your kids' summer to avoid chaos and the summer slide. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Combat Phase
Ep 421 - New AoS General's Handbook '25-'26

Combat Phase

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 91:35


Scourge of Ghyran concludes with the new AoS General's Handbook '25-'26 and we have a look inside. Please let us know if you have something more specific for us to cover, and as always, we hope you enjoy!

Melissa and Lori Love Literacy
Revisiting Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck

Melissa and Lori Love Literacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 53:58 Transcription Available


Episode 227In this episode, Jan Hasbrouck discusses the critical components of reading fluency, focusing on automaticity and its measurement through words correct per minute (WCPM). The discussion highlights the relationship between fluency and comprehension, the role of oral reading fluency in assessing student progress, and the importance of frequent assessments in the classroom. Jan also reflects on recent research findings from NAEP scores that challenge previous assumptions about fluency and automaticity, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt their understanding and practices based on evolving research.  The discussion also touches on the debate between repeated reading and wide reading, advocating for an approach to reading instruction that incorporates both methods. Hasbrouck encourages educators to embrace continuous learning and adapt their teaching strategies based on evolving research.Resources Hasbrouck Tindal 2017 ORF Norms Chart2018 NAEP Oral Reading Fluency Study by White, S., et. al. Listen to more Melissa & Lori podcast episodes on Fluency!  We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Living the CALL
The Weird Catholic Handbook | Michael Lichens

Living the CALL

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 61:16


In this episode, Deacon sits down with Michael Lichens — former editor of Catholic Exchange and St. Austin Review, and a seasoned editor of nonfiction, memoirs, short stories, scripts, and more. Known for his passion for strange history and offbeat travels, Michael shares insights from his newest book and dives into a wide-ranging conversation full of fascinating, intriguing topics.__https://www.mlichens.com/Weird Catholic Handbookhttps://sophiainstitute.com/product/weird-catholic-handbook/?srsltid=AfmBOor3ltm3FPMdnZPXfXRRSl2T2dKsbWOR09mc_6XGUMzbTrAXxjiV

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
Ghost Hunting | Grave Talks CLASSIC

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 49:51


This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Brian D. Parsons is the Director of Ghost Help (formerly a paranormal group from 1996-2011), the Executive Director of ParaNexus and has worked with a number of groups and organizations since 1996. Brian has written six books, Handbook for the Amateur Paranormal Investigator or Ghost Hunter: How to Become a Successful Paranormal Group as well as a companion book, Betty's Ghost: A Guide to Paranormal Investigation, and follow-up exploring more concepts in paranormal group operation Handbook for the Amateur Paranormal Investigator II: The Art and Science of Paranormal Investigation. His fourth book, The "E4" Method: Breaking the Mold of Paranormal Investigation, looks at his unique methodology of client-centered investigation that utilizes a skeptical foundation, psychology, advanced interviewing skills, parapsychology, spiritualism, as well as the "Ghost Excavation" methodology If you're enjoying our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before every one else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Earth Ancients
Destiny: Karen Harrison, Naturally Psychic

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 81:48


“An instant classic, Naturally Psychic is a spectacular educational resource and a how-to guide to nearly every aspect of psychic phenomena. From honing your intuition and clairvoyance to learning automatic writing skills and how to access the rarified world of animal communication, this book will sharpen every one of your senses.”—Antonio Pagliarulo, author of The Evil Eye Discover how psychic you really are with this comprehensive and practical guide to developing and honing your psychic skills. Naturally Psychic shows you how to awaken your natural psychic abilities and experiment with psychic tools to get answers, guide your decisions, and enrich your life. For the curious seeker as well as the skilled practitioner, Naturally Psychic offers techniques, tips, and tools designed to awaken, refresh, and sharpen one's natural psychic gifts byactivating your psychic giftsbecoming more intuitiveremembering your dreamsaccessing the subconsciousKaren Harrison has helped many thousands of people awaken their psychic selves and improve their daily lives. Now she offers that in a book. This title was previously published as The Everyday Psychic.Karen Harrison has been involved with magick, the psychic arts, and occultism since early childhood. She earned a master of herbology from the Emerson College of Herbology in Montreal and is the proprietress of Moon Magick Alchemical Apothecary. She and her husband also own Isis Books, Gifts and Healing Oasis in Denver, Colorado (www.isisbooks.com), the largest and most complete brick and mortar store in the US that specializes in world spirituality, magick, herbs, and essential oils. She is the author of The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook. Through her store, she has a strong social media presence, with 22,000 followers.https://isisbooks.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
BONUS The Startup CTO's Handbook With Zach Goldberg

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:01


BONUS: Zach Goldberg shares how to build high-performing engineering teams and master the startup CTO role In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the world of startup leadership with Zach Goldberg, author of The Startup CTO's Handbook. We explore the critical transition from engineering to leadership, the art of balancing technical debt with startup urgency, and the communication skills that separate great CTOs from the rest. The Genesis of The Startup CTO's Handbook "My original training in software engineering was not enough for being a leader. All the people and leadership skills, I had to learn on my own." Zach's journey to writing The Startup CTO's Handbook began with a stark realization about the gap between technical training and leadership reality. Despite his classical software engineering background, he discovered that the people and leadership skills required for CTO success had to be self-taught. The book emerged from a growing Google Doc of topics and frameworks addressing the leadership and management challenges that CTOs consistently face - from hiring and performance management to making strategic decisions under pressure. Today, we can either buy the digital/print book on Amazon, or read the book on GitHub.  In this segment, we also refer to the book The Great CEO Within. Learning to Truly Learn: The Max Mintz Story "Max only cared about my ability to learn - to get curious about something hard. He wanted to help me deal with complexity." Zach opens his book with a deeply personal story about his mentor, Max Mintz, who fundamentally changed his approach to learning during what he calls "the most impactful single coffee" of his life. Over 1.5 years of conversations, Max taught him that true learning isn't about accumulating facts, but about developing curiosity for hard problems and building the capacity to handle complexity. This lesson forms the foundation of effective CTO leadership - the ability to continuously learn and adapt in an ever-changing technical landscape. The Three Critical CTO Mistakes "As a CTO, the most important 3 things: people, people, people. Do the people have the right energy, the right passion? Assemble the right team." Zach identifies consistent patterns in startup CTO failures across his experience. The first and most critical mistake is undervaluing people decisions - failing to prioritize team energy, passion, and the right assembly of talent. The second category involves investment mistakes, particularly the challenge of balancing short-term survival needs with long-term technical goals. In startups, the ROI timespan is exceptionally short, requiring optimization for immediate objectives rather than hypothetical scale. The third mistake is treating technology as religion rather than tools, losing sight of what the business actually needs. Optimizing for Velocity and Developer Experience "You are optimizing for velocity! What are you doing to help developers get their work done? Look at developer experience as a metric." Successful startup CTOs understand that velocity - the time from idea to valuable market delivery - is paramount. This requires a fundamental shift in thinking about technology decisions, focusing on features that deliver real customer value rather than technical elegance. Zach emphasizes measuring developer experience as a key metric, recognizing that anything that helps developers work more effectively directly impacts the company's ability to survive and thrive in competitive markets. The Professional Skill Tree Concept "It's like a character progression in an RPG. When we learn one type of skills, we don't learn other types of skills. We make investments every day and we have a choice on where we learn." Drawing from gaming metaphors, Zach explains how technical professionals often reach Level 100 in engineering skills while remaining Level 1 in management. The skill tree concept highlights that every learning investment is a choice - time spent developing one skill area means less time available for others. For engineers transitioning to leadership, the key is recognizing opportunities to serve as tech leads, where they can begin setting culture and quality standards while still leveraging their technical expertise. Balancing Kaizen with Startup Urgency "Pick the high-impact debt, and pay that down. This is not always easy, especially because we also need to pick what debt we don't invest on." The tension between continuous improvement and startup speed requires sophisticated thinking about technical debt. Using financial analogies, Zach explains that technical debt has both principal and interest components. The key is identifying which debt carries the highest interest rates and can be paid down most quickly, while consciously choosing which debt to carry forward. This approach maintains the healthy tension between quality and speed that defines successful startup engineering. The Power of Audience Empathy "The single hardest skill, especially for very tech leaders is that of 'audience empathy.' When you explain ideas to people, you usually assume a lot - but they might not." According to Zach, the most undervalued communication habit for startup tech leaders is developing audience empathy. Technical leaders often suffer from the curse of knowledge, assuming their audience shares their context and understanding. The solution requires deliberately considering what the audience already knows before crafting any communication, whether it's explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders or providing clear direction to team members. In this segment we refer to the concept of “the curse of knowledge”, a cognitive bias that occurs when a person who has specialized knowledge assumes that others share in that knowledge. About Zach Goldberg Zach Goldberg is a seasoned technical entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of The Startup CTO's Handbook. With a founder's mentality and a passion for systems thinking, Zach helps engineering leaders build high-performing teams. He also founded Advance The World, a nonprofit inspiring youth in STEM through immersive experiences. You can link with Zach Goldberg on LinkedIn, and visit Zach's website at CTOHB.com.

The Principal's Handbook
5-Steps to Reduce Office Referrals to Have More Time in Your Day

The Principal's Handbook

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 16:45


Do you feel like office referrals are taking up all your time, leaving you with little to no opportunity to lead your school effectively? In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, Barb shares five actionable steps that can help reduce office referrals and give you more time in your day. She draws from her own experience as a principal, where she successfully decreased office referrals from 340 to 180 in a school year.By implementing a few key strategies, including tracking behaviors, utilizing a behavior team, creating a behavior matrix, empowering teachers to call parents, and using restorative practices, Barb explains how you can foster a more positive school environment and reclaim your time.Download her free Behavior Blueprint for Principals for detailed resources and tools to support you in making these changes. Tune in to find out how you can take these steps to make your school a more efficient and harmonious place.*FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolThe Principal's Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagram We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Deck The Hallmark
Dater's Handbook (Hallmark Channel - 2016)

Deck The Hallmark

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 43:36


Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHCassandra comes back from a hike and turns on the news, catching an interview with Dr. Susie, who helps her realize that she always picks the wrong men to date. She heads to work at the advertising agency. Her assistant Dana is getting married, but Cassandra's boyfriend, Peter, refuses to go to the wedding with her because he thinks weddings are boring.At the wedding, Cassandra is seated at a table full of children—except for one other adult, a man named Robert. They really hit it off, but she leaves before they can exchange any contact information.Later, she's hanging out with her mom and sister, who help her see that Peter isn't right for her. It becomes painfully obvious when, on a date to the batting cages, she just watches him hit balls the entire time—until she finally leaves.One day, while walking down the street, she sees Dr. Susie doing a book signing. Her sister insists they go in, and Cassandra is once again taken with Dr. Susie's advice.The next day, while walking her dog, Cassandra bumps into Robert—who is also walking his dog. Sparks fly, and he asks her out on a date!They go play putt-putt and then transition to pool. They have the best time, and she kisses him on the cheek.The problem? There are too many sparks—something Dr. Susie warns against. According to her, Cassandra should choose someone boring and dependable.Luckily, she soon meets a boring guy named George and decides to give it a shot.So, she starts spending time with both men. With Robert, it's all fun and excitement—he even brings her and her mom to an REO Speedwagon concert. With George, it's formal dinners and predictability.While discussing her dilemma with her mom and sister, opinions are split: Mom is Team Robert, but her sister believes Robert contradicts everything Dr. Susie preaches.Eventually, Cassandra makes her choice and brings George to meet the family. It's serious.But then she bumps into Robert at the mechanic. While waiting for their cars, they go bowling—and end up kissing. Cassandra panics and runs off.Trying to make things work with George, she kisses him too—but realizes there's no real spark and breaks up with him.She throws away Dr. Susie's book and rushes to find Robert at the town's Chinese New Year celebration. They kiss and enjoy the fireworks together.