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  Kimbrell received her commission in 1998 after graduating from the USAF Academy, later she attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin AFB, TX and was awarded her pilot wings in August 1999. She then completed Introduction to Fighter Fundamental training at Randolph AFB, TX in November 1999. In August 2000, she graduated from her initial F-16 training at Luke AFB, Arizona, becoming the first African American female fighter pilot in the USAF.   She was assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan for her first operational assignment. During this time she was deployed to Turkey and Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Northern and Southern Watch. Her flights in Operation Northern Watch marked her as the first female pilot to fly combat missions for Misawa's 35th Fighter Wing. Additionally, during Operation Northern Watch she became the first African American female pilot to employ ordnance in combat.   In July 2004, she graduated from the Joint Fire Control Course and was assigned to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron. Later she deployed as the 2nd Brigade Air Liaison Officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   In June 2007, Kimbrell was assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB Italy where she served as Assistant Director of Operations for the 555 Fighter Squadron.   In 2009, Kimbrell relocated to 6th Combat Training Squadron, Nellis AFB where she served as the Course Manager for the Air Liaison Officer Qualification Course and an instructor. From this assignment she separated from active duty Air Force and transitioned to the Air Force Reserves in Oct 2013.   Beginning October 2013, Kimbrell served as an MQ-9 Pilot and Mission Commander for the 78th Attack Squadron out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.

The Icelandic Christmas season is so much fun. Well, it’s normally a lot of fun but we are doing the best to enjoy it even though COVID is keeping many of us from our loved ones. While I have done an episode about Icelandic Christmas way back in the day of the podcast, I wanted to share with you the full breakdown of this time from the point of view of an Icelander. My lovely friend Íris Stefanía joined me for this episode to share her modern take on Icelandic Christmas traditions.  We filmed this at her place and a link to the video on the All Things Iceland YouTube channel will be available in the show notes of this episode. During our chat we go over what is happening in Iceland from the start of advent until the last day of Christmas here, which is January 6th. I love that Íris still does some traditional things with her family but has also found ways to mix in her own style and add a modern touch. We had a lot of fun eating piparköku (gingerbread) and laufabrauð, drinking malt og appelsín (a popular mix that is available only during holidays here), and eating mondlugrautinn, which is a rice porridge. Why that is done will be explained during our chat.  Icelandic Christmas & New Year Traditions Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2myOZ_sYqo The 13 Icelandic Yule Lads Stekkjastaur (Sheep-Cote Clod): He tries to suckle female sheep in farmer's shedsGiljagaur (Gully Gawk): He steals foam from buckets of cow milkStúfur (Stubby): He's short and steals food from frying pansÞvörusleikir (Spoon Licker): He licks spoonsPottaskefill (Pot Scraper or Pot Licke)r: He steals unwashed pots and licks them cleanAskasleikir (Bowl Licker): He steals bowls of food from under the bed (back in the old days, Icelanders used to sometimes store bowls of food there - convenient for midnight snacking?)Hurðaskellir (Door Slammer): He stomps around and slams doors, keeping everyone awakeSkyrgámur (Skyr Gobbler): He eats up all the Icelandic yogurt (skyr)Bjúgnakrækir (Sausage Swiper): He loves stolen sausagesGluggagægir (Window Peeper): He likes to creep outside windows and sometimes steal the stuff he sees insideGáttaþefur (Door Sniffer): He has a huge nose and an insatiable appetite for stolen baked goodsKetkrókur (Meat Hook): He snatches up any meat left out, especially smoked lambKertasníkir (Candle Stealer): He steals candles, which used to be sought-after items in Iceland Join the All Things Iceland Patreon Community Some of you might be aware that one of my goals for the podcast is to travel around Iceland more to interview different people in each region. In July, I set up the All Things Iceland community on Patreon. It’s a membership platform that was founded in 2013. It allows for creators like me to provide exclusive content to listeners like you in exchange for a monthly subscription. Each month I am doing Ask Me Anything videos, Live Chats, and Folklore Friday each week. Sometimes I do updates about my life in Iceland. I do not share this content on any other channel. The support from my patrons on the All Things Iceland community on Patreon will help to evolve All Things Iceland. There are several membership tiers to choose from and each tier has a variety of benefits. If you would like to join the community, go to patreon.com/allthingsiceland. I look forward to having you join. Rate & Review the All Things Iceland Podcast Click here to rate and review the All Things Iceland podcast. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!

It's the ChooseFI Christmas Edition where we hear end-of-year wins direct from our community members. During this live event, listeners shared the actions they've taken during the past year that have helped them to spend less, earn more, and enjoy the journey. This year, the year-end-win episode took place in a three hour live Facebook and YouTube event featuring around 20 members of the community. Despite how tough this year has been, many people were able to implement some of the strategies and tactics discussed on the show into practice and find more margin in their lives. The first featured win comes from Valerie. She purchased a condo a couple of years ago and has been working on renovating it. While not a financial win, Valerie says putting it behind her is her biggest personal win. Finally closing out the permits allowed her to refinance her mortgage, saving her $466 a month. She was also able to pay off her credit card renovation debt, saving her an additional $600 a month. In total, Valerie paid off $34,000 of debt. Besides the debt, Valerie also maxed out contributions to her HSA and because she now has an additional $1,000 a month, she increased her 401k contributions from 8% to 11%. Valerie opened her first taxable investment account and rebalanced her portfolio, while her side hustles earned her $4,000, mostly from participating in focus groups. Due to COVID, Valerie wasn't spending as much money and it allowed her to focus on things she might not have had the time to do and she's now one-third of the way to her FI number and hoping to retire by 2030. Brad comments that cutting $1,000 in monthly expenses is $300,000 less Valerie needs in retirement when using the 4% rule. Valerie has been sharing her copy of ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence with family members. The second end-0f-year-win comes from Michelle who learned about ChooseFI after Googling financial independence while attending a conference. To convert her husband, she had him read ChooseFI's book and then scheduled a date night to discuss it. Michelle‘s husband, Greg, never thought he could retire early. They didn't have a lot of debt but bought into the concept of getting 1% better and things began to snowball. During the last year, Michelle and Greg joined their finances, maxed out their 401k, sold a rental home, bought a short-term rental, and broke up with their financial advisor. They opened a Vanguard account and moved their accounts over after discovering their financial advisor was making a lot more in fees than the $50 per month to come up with an investment plan. Because Michelle and Greg met later in life, they had maintained separate accounts. After joining finances and being transparent, they found making small 1% better changes each week didn't hurt at all. All of the extra money that came in from COVID refunds or bonuses went toward paying off the debt from new windows. They also started travel hacking. Michelle says when breaking up with your finical advisor, chances are they won't understand FI, so state that it's you not them and feel free to contact her for help breaking up with your advisor. Up next is Chris, who has been a member of the FI community for about three years. He got started by reading The Simple Path to Wealth and Your Money or Your Life. For Chris, the pandemic has been an opportunity allowing him to save $15,000. He's been able to max out his HSA and Simple IRA. Chris also has two adult children to who he has introduced the concept of FI, as well as his nieces and nephews who have been very receptive to the information Chris has provided. He says to reach out and if they are interested they will let you know. One of the actions Chris took this year was to switch to Policygenius, which saved him 50% on policy premiums. The next end-of-year-win comes from Lauren. Lauren found ChooseFI in late-August and is on Episode 61R. Lauren got a side gig in August being a census worker which enabled her to pay off all $7,000 she had in consumer debt. With all of the premium pay she earned, it ended up being $1,300 a week. She says she wouldn't have taken on the side hustle if it wasn't for the podcast. After learning about 403b's, she switched from stocks and bonds to VTSAX. She and her husband also opened up a joint VTSAX account and reduced all of their monthly recurring bills to as low as they could possibly be. She's currently looking for hacks for satellite service. In July, they moved into a home that they are caretakers for, which is an upgrade that eliminated $1,100 in rent. They found the caretaker job through her mother but says other caretaker or home sitting positions can be found online. Since August, Lauren has earned or save roughly $9,000 since finding ChooseFI and taking action. They are now trying to pump as much money as possible into retirement accounts. When an old job asked her to come back to work for them, she opted to focus on what things were important, like the baby she and her husband are expecting and how they can raise it frugally. Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Register for The Simple Startup Winter Challenge and save 15% with the promo code “podcast” Automate your investing strategy with M1 Finance Sign up for the ChooseFI Foundation's FREE FI101 course Get the ChooseFI Foundation's FREE preK-12 finical literacy curriculum If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy.  Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.

Welcome to the 600th Episode of Remarkable Results Radio. Enjoy some very candid talk and behind the scenes revelations from some of the very first episodes from my panel. Along with the fun discussion, the panel dished out some great advice as the podcast continues to set the standard and the tone for aftermarket industry podcasts. Our longevity is a testament to the leaders from every segment of the industry who have shared so that others have gained. We will continue to bring thought piercing issues and commentaries so that you grow your business acumen. As I said and I mean it from the bottom of my heart, this podcast is dedicated to you for “listening and learning” and for letting me know how much our content means to you. And a big shout out to the sponsors who make the podcast a reality. Please support them. We’ve reached these milestones, besides the 600th RRR, the 200th Town Hall Academy and the start of Aftermarket Weekly this year only because you are there and use this resource The Panel: Greg Buckley is the CEO of the 50 + year young Buckley Personalized Auto Care in Wilmington, DE. He’s a member of ASA, an ATI Coach, a member of the Delaware Automotive Service Professionals, past member of the NAPA advisory board council, is vice-president of NAPA business development groups, and is involved as an advisory board member of Kukui, along with AutoVitals. Hear Greg’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greg+Buckley%22 (HERE). Dwayne Myers is a partner in Dynamic Automotive in the greater Maryland area. Dwayne invests time in the industry with the Auto Care Association and serves on the education committee with CCPN (Car Care Professional Network). Dwayne was recently honored as one of only 17 outstanding individuals that qualified for the prestigious 2017 World Class Technician Award presented by The Auto Care Association and ASE. He is very passionate about hiring and sustaining a strong and engaged team. Listen to Dwayne’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Dwayne%20Myers%22 (HERE). G Jerry Truglia is well known for his automotive training through his company ATTS: Automotive Technician Training Services, where he covers topics ranging from hybrid vehicles, electricity, to Heavy Duty Truck repair. G is also a very proud founding member of the non-for profit Technician Service Training group. G Jerry Truglia Previous Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Truglia%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Kim Auernheimer, AAM is the Co-Owner & Business Manager of CS Automotive in Brentwood, Tennessee. CS Automotive was opened in October of 2006 in the back of a warehouse and now they call a 6,400 square foot, 10-bay shop home. Prior to joining her husband Rob in the business on a full-time basis, Kim had a career in Commercial Real Estate and Property Management. In July of 2011, she stepped out from the background of the business and joined her husband in the venture of creating an industry-leading standout. Listen to Kim’s Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kim+auernheimer (HERE). Matt Fanslow is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN. His primary responsibilities are to diagnose drivability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most

In February, Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after his team won Super Bowl LIV...and then, everything changed. With the world coming to a standstill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Duvernay-Tardif, the only player in the NFL today with a medical degree, immediately took action and began working at a long-term healthcare facility in his native Quebec. In July, Duvernay-Tardif became the first NFL player to opt out of the 2020-21 regular season to continue his efforts on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Canada's TSN feature producer Matt Dorman has covered Duvernay-Tardif’s singular journey up-close, and shares his remarkable story. Then, ESPN Senior Writer Allison Glock reflects on how walking, running and hiking have helped many through the pandemic.

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It's caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth.   Our guest today is Zain Bando, a Chicago area, 21-year-old college student and is studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a junior. He hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting after graduation and currently resides in Downers Grove, IL with his family.   TRANSCRIPT:   S8E2 Cerebral palsy Lita T  00:08 Hello, and welcome to another episode of podcast dx, the show that brings you interviews with people just like you, whose lives were forever changed by a medical diagnosis. I'm Lita Ron  00:20 And I'm Ron. Jean  00:21 And I'm Jean Marie. Lita T  00:22 Collectively, we're the host of podcast dx. On today's show. We're speaking with Zain about cerebral palsy. Good morning, Zain. And could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Zain  00:32 Sure. So, um, good morning. My name is Zain Bando And I am a 21 year old college student who's currently studying journalism at the University of Illinois in Champaign. And  after graduation, um I hope to pursue a career in, in broadcasting or as a writer for a sports team. I don't know, I don't know what sports team that would be at. But it's something that I've always been interested in. And it's just a passion that I've always had, and I'm very glad to be pursuing it. So thank you again, for having me on today. I really appreciate it. And sorry, my, my pronunciation is actually "Zain", I know, I know that there's I in my name, but it actually isn't for now, literally. So if you think of the word "van", that's how my name is pronounced. Lita T  01:18 We will take that that I out, thank you very much. Ron  01:22 Yeah I don't know. We appreciate that. Zain. Can you send us out by actually telling us and our listeners what actually is? cerebral palsy? Zain  01:33 Sure, so that's a great question. So according to the Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect muscle control, movement, muscle tone, or posture, by injury or malformation, which occurs to the brain as it develops more often before birth during the birthing process, or just after birth. There are two main forms of CP, continental and acquired. Lita T  01:58 Right, right that I've got also in the Center for Disease Control here in the United States. That the risk factors for cerebral palsy, and I'm going to abbreviate it as CP is that it's important to know the risk factors. Some of the risk factors for congenital CP are a low birth weight. So children who weigh less than five and a half pounds at birth, or that's 2500 grams, and especially those who weigh less than three pounds at birth, so that's about 1500 grams, they have a greater chance of having CP, a child that is prematurely born. And that's children that are born before the 37th week of pregnancy, and especially if they're born before the 32nd week of pregnancy, they have a higher chance of having CP intensive care for premature infants has improved a lot over the past several decades. And babies that are born very early are more likely to live now. But many have medical problems that can put them at risk for CP. Another risk factor is multiple births, twins, triplets, and other multiple births have a higher risk for CP, especially if a baby's twin or triplet dies before birth, or shortly after birth. I don't know why that would be but that's what they're saying. some but not all of this increased risk is due to the fact that children born from multiple pregnancies are often born early or with low birth weight, or both children that are conceived with artificial reproductive technology, abbreviated as ART in fertility treatments. Those pregnancies that result have a higher risk of CP. Most of the increased risk is explained by preterm delivery or multiple births or both. And both preterm delivery and multiple births are increased with children conceived with ART infertility treatments. Another risk would be infections that the mother might get during pregnancy infections can lead to increased certain proteins called Cytokines and that circulates in the brain and the blood of the baby during pregnancy. Cytokines cause inflammation, which can lead to brain damage in the baby. A fever in the mother during pregnancy or delivery can also cause this problem. Some types of infections that have been linked to CP include viruses such as chicken pox, rubella, German, which is also German measles, and also Sue-to Jean  04:50 Cytomegalovirus Lita T  04:52 Oh cytomegalovirus Thank you, Jean. And bacterial infections such as infections of the placenta or fetal membranes, And maternal pelvic infec, infections can cause it. jaundice or Jean? Jean  05:09 Nope, I don't know this one. Lita T  05:10 Okay, Ron, Ron  05:12 What are you looking at me for? Jean  05:15 Zain, Lita T  05:16 (laughter) Zain? Karen neck care neck and neck terrorists? Okay, Zain  05:21 I would see. I would say it's um Kernic Esrest, but I'm not sure Jean  05:26  That sounds good. Lita T  05:27 That sounds good. Ron  05:28 That's what we're going with today Lita T  05:29 We're going to go with that  KernicTetris is the yellow color scene in the skin of many newborns. jaundice happens when a chemical called bilirubin builds in the baby's blood. When too much of this bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood the skin in the whites of the eyes might look yellow. This yellow coloring is called jaundice. And when severe jaundice goes untreated for too long, it can cause their condition that Zain pronounced properly and it can cause CP and other conditions. By the way, that condition is spelled k e r n i c. t e r us,  Kernest.. Ron  06:07 I'm going to go with Kerner, Nick terus Lita T  06:10 Kernicterus, Jean  06:11 We're going to have a link on our... Lita T  06:13 Website Jean  06:13 Yes, yeah, Lita T  06:14 That's the best way to go sometimes Kernicterus results from Abo and Rh blood type differences between the mother and the baby. This causes the red blood cells in the baby to break down too fast resulting in severe jaundice. medical conditions of the mother, such as mothers with thyroid problems, intellectual disability, or seizures have a slightly higher risk of having a child with CP, and other birth complications such as detachment of the placenta, a uterine rupture, or problems with the umbilical cord during birth, can disrupt oxygen supply to the baby, and result in CP. Zain  06:55 Well, while that's all true, a small percentage of CP is caused by brain damage that occurs more than 28 days after birth. This is called the acquired CP and usually associated with infection, such as meningitis and head injury, or a problem with blood flow to the brain. cerebral vascular accidents for example, stroke or or bleeding in the brain associated with the blood clotting problem, blood vessels that didn't form properly, or heart defect that was present at birth or sickle cell disease, Jean  07:28 Zain, what are some of the symptoms for cerebral palsy? Zain  07:33 Sure, so because this condition begins to show signs and symptoms at a very early age, and individuals, parents or health care providers typically notice the signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy. The symptoms and effects of cerebral palsy vary depending on the location and extent of the injury to the brain, your child might normal intelligence or have learning difficulties or learning difficulties, your child might have mild difficulties with movement or be unable to control their limbs, despite the variations in symptoms of certain effects are common among people with cerebral palsy. Ron  08:07 Wouldn't you say that it's kind of like a spectrum from mild to severe? Right? Zain  08:12 Absolutely. 100 100%. Right. There's definitely there's definitely a spectrum. Ron  08:18 Yeah, the CD says I'm sorry, the CDC says that in many cases, the cause or causes of congenital CP aren't fully known, which means that currently little can be done to prevent it. CP related to genetics is not preventable. But can acquired CP be prevented? And Zain  08:41 It's a very good, it's a very good question. While there are actions people can take before and during pregnancy, as well as after birth, that might, excuse me, that might help reduce the risk of develop, of developmental problems, including CP, taking steps to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and to help prevent development. developmental problems, including CP acquired CP is often related to infection, or injury, and some of those cases can be prevented, but again, as as it stated, some of those cases just simply are impossible Ron  09:21  Right Zain  09:21 And cannot and cannot be prevented, so Ron  09:24  Right, right. Jean  09:26 Thank you. before pregnancy, it's a good idea to be as healthy as possible. I think that's what a lot of people strive for. And make sure that any infections that you might have are treated in any healthcare conditions that you might have like diabetes are under control. And ideally, they should be under control before you. You will conceive if if  assistive reproductive technology or ART infertility treatments are being used to get pregnant, consider ways to reduce the chance of multiple pregnancies, twins, triplets, or more. I think some people think Up to like 1213 children at a time, such as transferring only one embryo at a time. And then having multiple pregnancies. It's also important to get vaccinated for certain diseases as Lita had mentioned, such as the chicken pox or rubella. And that could, those if you should contract those illnesses while  pregnant, that could be harmful to the developing baby. It's also important to have many of these vaccinations before you become pregnant. And as we've learned Also, before you have an organ transplant, or any of those things as well, for undertaking any major life changes, Lita T  10:38 Right. And during pregnancy, you should have early and regular prenatal care, both for your health and for the end of your developing baby. You should wash your hands often with soap and water to help reduce the risk of infections that might cause harm to your developing baby. Contact your health care provider if you get sick, have a fever or have other signs of infection during pregnancy. a flu shot is your best protection in our in our opinion, against serious illness from the flu, or flu shot can protect pregnant women and their unborn babies, both before and after birth. flu shots have not been shown to cause harm to pregnant women or their babies. If there is a difference in the blood type, or the Rh in compatibility between the mother and the baby, like we said it can cause jaundice and Kernicterus. I'm not going to get that one Ron  11:32 (laughter) Jean  11:32 Nope  We'll hear about that later. Lita T  11:34 Yep, women should know their blood type and talk to their doctor about ways to prevent problems. And also you should talk to your doctor about ways to prevent problems if you are at risk for preterm delivery, such as if you have multiple embryos. Research has shown that taking magnesium sulfate before anticipated early preterm birth reduces the risk of CP among surviving infants. Zain  12:00 And in addition to that, it also leaves reducing risks after the baby's born, because any baby can get jaun jaundice severe jaundice that is not treated, can cause brain damage. Just like the mom before pregnancy makes sure your child has vaccines against infections that can cause meningitis. And with it, we'll see if I can get this one, um encephalitis   Buckling their child in the car. Buckling their child in the car using an infant or child car seat, booster seat or seat belt according to the child's height, weight and age. Again, this is just our opinion of recommendations that should be done. Make living area safe. Make living areas safer for children by using window guards. Keep young children from falling from falling out of open windows and using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs. Make sure make sure the surface of your child's playground is made of a shock absorbing material such as hardwood mulch or sand, carefully watching children at the time. At all times are in bathtubs swimming or wading pools, and natural bodies of water that should that should just go for any young child in general disability or not. Adults watching kids in the water should avoid distracting activities like using a computer or a mobile device reading or taking or talking on the phone. Talking on the phone might be the most dangerous one, in my opinion. Jean  12:24 Yep right on Yeah, Zain  12:52 Make sure your child wears a helmet. For activities like riding a bike. That's an obvious one. And of course, never hit, throw, shake or hurt a child. I know the sound like common sense things, but some young mothers may not know how dangerous life is for a very young child.  That's right. Great advice  Zain. As a matter of fact, I just heard on the news that they they are trying to reach out to very young mothers mothers that really don't have perhaps a mentor. They might be on their own. They don't have the the background and those type of mothers. They just might not have all of these tools at their disposal. So hopefully this episode will help them Jean  14:14 Yeah, not everyone's been you know babysitting. Yeah, Lita T  14:17 Yeah. Great. Zain. What treatments are available for somebody that's been diagnosed with CP ? Zain  14:24 For sure, um, There are medications that can help with the muscle spasticity. In July of this year, the FDA has approved an expanded use of Dysport to treat upper and lower limbs spasticity which I actually did not know about, including that caused by CP for patients as young as two years and older. Overtime, CP might cause problems with muscles, bones and joints in your child might need surgery to address these issues or concerns. Ron  14:54 Right Right, Zain. What tips do you have for someone whose child has recently been diagnosed with CP Zain  15:01 um while there's still an ongoing education process to be have to be had just from my own personal experience, I would not recommend panicking. If you can find the right resources available to parents out there today. them from when I was born 21 years ago that I think that's key just because the world is evolved so much in that time. I see having a trustworthy doctor and focusing on the things that the child can do is a key to begin a positive outlook on life. For sure. Ron  15:32  Right. Lita T  15:33 That's great advice. And what would you What have you found to be the most common misconception about CP? Zain  15:42 I've noticed that a lot of people think that the people were born with CP are born exactly the same way. So I would say every person is born with it. So I would say the biggest misconception that people have is every person born with it as the same journey of life. While in actuality, people want to live with the condition and focus on the things they can control. Ron  16:05 I like this kid. Lita T  16:07 He's got a good he's got a good future ahead of him Ron  16:10 Got a good outlook. Yeah, I mean, that's exactly we focus on what we can do not what is difficult or what we can't do. Lita T  16:16 Right. Ron  16:16  So I love the way you view that. Your outlook, Zain, um, how about your friends and family? What kind of role have they played in your life? And do you have any other support systems that you found to be helpful? Zain  16:30 Yes, um thankfully, I have a good support system, both from friends and family. They've been extremely supportive in all my endeavors. Anything for me, scuba diving over a decade ago to participating in athletics as a social media manager in high school, or for the football and basketball teams, they've always been there. I also think that surrounding yourself with positive people will only make life more fun. And I've also recognized that focusing on your inner self motivation, working out meditation, any of those things, is also a good way to reset and focus on your whole self too. Because at the end of the day, what's inside you, in my opinion is most important. So Jean  17:13 That's, that's fantastic. And I have a question. You're a Downers Grove North grad. Is that correct? Zain  17:19 I sure I sure am absolutely. Jean  17:22 We have three my my Lita's three grandsons all went to Downers Grove north too so you guys are all in good company.  all, Alumns. Yes, all Alumns, I have a question. So what first interested you in journalism? And then what drew you specifically to sports journalism? Because I hear we actually read some of your some of your articles for Downers Grove North? And I'm just curious what first inspired that? Do you have like a favorite journalist? Zain  17:49 Sure. So um, I mean, when I was in high school, I knew I wanted to do something. um in sports. Because um in middle school, I had been a public address announcer for the middle school basketball teams. And I knew I wanted to do something similar in high school, because of course, I can't physically play organized athletics. And when I was a junior in high school, I took a intro to journalism class. And thankfully, the teacher who's actually the current head softball coach, there was really big into sports and kind of drew me into the entire industry, Jean  18:26  Okay, Zain  18:27  And I took in all and I took in all the knowledge, and I just knew  that's the path I wanted to pursue myself on. And, you know, thankfully, I was able to be given all these wonderful opportunities, and I owe a lot to him and, and of course, I owe a lot to, to my head coaches, that I was able to help out as a manager for varsity football, varsity basketball my final two years there, and you know that North's a place that's always going to be it's always going to be with me for a very long time. And I'm always going to consider Downers Grove home. So it's been a it's been a wonderful experience and a very, very good question. Lita T  19:05 That's great. Yeah, I have another follow up. I'm sorry. Ron  19:09 And I have a follow up your follow up. Jean  19:10  (laughter) Lita T  19:10 Ok alright Ron  19:11 (laughter) Jean  19:11 And then I have a follow up Lita T  19:12 Alright Zain, You got us going here. Do you have a podcast yet? Zain  19:17 Um, I did a very long time ago. At the moment. I have one right now. It's called Sports. Talk From A to Z. It's a podcast with me and my college roommate. Um, you can find it on YouTube by searching Sports Talk From A to Z, we talk about everything from sports, to social justice issues to things that we don't like with commissioners. It's pretty it's pretty interesting. Ron  19:42 (Laughter) Sorry to laugh. Zain  19:45 Yeah, we have. There's a lot there's a lot packed into it. We have about like 17 episodes or so. Lita T  19:51 That's great. Zain  19:52 We took a break for we took a break from it for a little bit. We're hoping it start it up again in the next couple weeks. Because of we really like doing it. And then I'm also a freelance writer for Insider.com I cover Illini-athletics and mixed martial arts. So if anything from the UFC Bellator and numerous other MMA organizations, I write about them as well. So I'm around, kind of in a couple of different media spaces, and I'm pretty easy to reach to. And we'll get to that near the end of the episode. Lita T  20:24 Right, right, right, I just, you're just the way you're carrying the way you're carrying us through this episode. I wish you were running our pockets. (laughter) Ron  20:33 I told you I like this kid. Lita T  20:34 Ohhhh Ron  20:35 So, you know what, I'm gonna probably show some of my ignorance over here. You're from Downers Grove. And we are basically in the Chicago region. I'm not a huge follower of follower of the White Sox. But I do know that the Chicago White Sox baseball team has an announcer that has CP I don't recall the gentleman's name, but have you ever reached out to him for any advice? Zain  21:01 It's a very good question, as his name is Jason Benetti. He's a wonderful announcer. Unfortunately, I've tried reaching out to him multiple times. But um, you guys may not know this. He's a very, very busy person. Not only does he do White Sox baseball, he does college football and during his, big time college basketball games, through the winter months. I've tried a couple of times, things just haven't worked out. But I'm very hopeful that we can cross paths. And some day because he does have the same disability. I do. And he does tremendous work. And he's just somebody that I think a lot of people in the sports industry should continue to work up to, because he's going to be either the next generation of people that are going to be coming through the pipeline. So thank you again, for for mentioning that. Yes. I'm very well aware of who Jason Benetti is. Ron  21:53 Okay. Cool. Cool. Cool. Cool. Jean  21:54 And then I have another question. He had several questions. I try to limit it. Sorry. Ron  21:58 (laughter) Um, he's like, are these people done yet? Jean  22:01 Um, so Zain, what is it been like, at the university with COVID? And everything? And how is learning changed? Zain  22:09 Um, I mean, it's been interesting. I actually decided to stay home for the semester because of COVID. But I think overall, the university has done a tremendous job with the revolutionary saliva test, they've been able to make it through the entire semester. And I'm looking forward to going back in the spring and just seeing what a COVID semester is going to be like, because I think we're going to be with this virus for a little bit. And, yeah, I think, I think it's just one of those things that where we kind of all have to get through it and stay positive and again, like, kind of the theme of this episode has been, we need to control what we can control at this point. And yeah, absolutely. Ron  22:48 Okay. Speaking of control, I'm going to take control the mics right now I'm gonna cut off Jean and Lita, we're gonna wrap this up. And we do appreciate your time. But one thing I did want to talk about, I think somebody earlier mentioned something about water, or Dive or Dive Heart. But I know, you've been with an organization called Dive Heart that does scuba diving for children, adults and veterans with disabilities. But is it more than just jumping in the water or breathing underwater, does it? How much more does that affect you doing that sport? Zain  23:31 Well, I mean, that's a great, that's a great question. First off, they've always been in tremendous organization. They, they, they gave me You know, they give people opportunities where they don't feel like they have kind of an avenue to go through. And that's one of the things that I felt when I was younger when I did it. So the freedom of movement underwater is one of the most satisfying things you could ever have. I think scuba is less about the act of getting underwater, and feeling relaxed, and more about all the prep stuff, the teamwork, the communication associated with being able to work with a group of experienced divers being able to learn all the different equipment and kind of what the kind of what the rules and regulations are and just being with people who are going to be there that are going to be able to support you as you kind of feel the freedom underneath underneath the water. And for some it's an exhilarating feeling because when they're out of the water they don't they either they either don't feel that movement or sensation or it's very difficult for them. So that's something that's something that I've noticed, just simply doing the sport and being a part of it for for as long as I was. Ron  24:50 That's great. That's absolutely great. Thank you. Thanks so much for that. Jean  24:54 And Zain. How can our listeners learn more about you, um, you were talking about how you have a you know, there's a Spots Talk From A to Z on YouTube. Do you have any other social media accounts? Zain  25:06 Oh yeah, you can find me everywhere on all the major social media platforms from our Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat, or my handle was @ZainBando99 that's  Z A I N B A N D O nine, nine. You can follow me on all of those. My DMS are always open. If anyone would like to talk, I'm always active via all those all the time. I'm actually a huge social media junkie so you can find me uhh you can find me anywhere. Jean  25:36 So I want to put them in charge of the podcast. (laughter) Yeah. And, and our social media. Yes. Ron  25:41 And my archery website. Lita T  25:42  Right, right. Right, we're gonna get you going, Jean  25:44 You're gonna be busier than, than Jason, Lita T  25:47 Thank you. Thank you so much for joining us today's Zain we really appreciate it. Zain  25:52 Oh, you're welcome. Thank you guys for having me on. Again. I was really happy that we were able to do this. And you go, I think you guys will continue. And you are continuing to do a good job of giving another platform for people to listen to before they can go out and make their own make their own decisions on what's best for them medically. So kudos to you guys for that and thank you again, you guys did a tremendous job and kept me entertained the whole time so thank you Lita T  26:20 (laughter) Ron  26:20 We're nothing if not entertaining. Lita T  26:21  Oh yeah. We don't charge extra. If you have any questions or comments related to today's show, you could drop us a line at podcast dx@yahoo.com through our website, podcast dx.com and Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. Ron  26:38 And if you have a moment to spare, please give us a five star review wherever you get your podcast. As always, please keep in mind that this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regime, and never disregard professional medical advice, or delaine. Taking it because of something you've heard on this podcast Jean  27:09 Till next week.

We delve into the details on the Ombudsman's report on the Victorian public tower lockdowns, then theorise that Australian politicians are being paid by aliens to perpetuate climate change. NSW Has the RoniNSW’s Northern Beaches is under lockdown.Seems likely the failures the quarantine requirements are to blame for the outbreak.Saving Djab WurrungThe Federal Court has ruled that the Victorian Government’s decision to build a highway through Djab Wurrung birthing trees was made incorrectly, and must be re-judged by someone who isn’t Sussan Ley.On the same highway project in 2015, in a “planning blunder” led to the destruction of 900 native trees.Cop tower reduxThe Victorian Ombudsman’s report into the public tower lockdowns (PDF link) has been released.In July, 3000 people in public housing tower blocks were locked down with zero notice.Our podcast episode on the tower lockdown from July.Tower residents were only able to go outside and exercise in guarded cages.Like the hotel quarantine report, we probably won’t know who was responsible for these decisions.Posting for climate actionChina’s state media has reported that China is banning all imports of Australian coal.Scott Morrison says this is baseless “media speculation”.Australia’s coal isn’t really better than other countries.Australians now have cheap lobsters for Christmas.Resource Minister Matt Canavan’s brother’s coal mine has collapsed.Now Canavan is calling for a trade levy on iron ore.Morrison’s “I stopped these” plaque.Atlantean plotsTreasurer Josh Frydenburg wants an inquiry on why banks aren’t lending to coal projects.George Christensen, complex online presence.The Federal government are subsidising fuel to keep refineries open.Australia is spending $94 million dollars to stockpile fuel in the US.The Victorian government is proposing a new tax on electric vehicles.Pulp factsAnthony Pratt’s company Visy has received $10m from Australia’s bushfire recovery fund.The application process for the bushfire fund is… obtuse.For regular people, the bushfire recovery fund does not exist.Anthony Pratt’s wealth grew from $15.57bn to $19.75bn in 2020.ActionsThe Mantra 60 refugees have been moved to the Park Hotel in Carlton. You can go protest!Divest your bank and super!Support your unions! AUWU, RAHU and RAFFWU are kicking goals and need the support.Watch Mitch on the Drum!Listen to Auspol Snackpod!

After more than 70 years of Chinese rule over the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, there’s mounting evidence that in recent years, their occupation has intensified into an environment of strict surveillance, with more than a million Uighurs held in internment camps.Reports show many are forced to pick cotton and work in factories that supply international brands and that some Uighurs are even subjected to forced sterilizations and organ harvesting.Related: International lawyers and activists organize independent inquiry into US police violenceFor several years, Beijing repeatedly denied those allegations, while companies like Nike said they’ve made sure they’re not using Uighur slave labor. But some recent developments suggest 2021 may see a breakthrough in the Uighurs’ long struggle for justice, with help from a new group of international lawmakers.“I’m accusing the Chinese authorities of the worst crime of the 21st century. I am also accusing the international community for being a part of this crime, for abetting it through its silence.”Raphaël Glucksmann, European Parliament member“I’m accusing the Chinese authorities of the worst crime of the 21st century. I am also accusing the international community for being a part of this crime, for abetting it through its silence,” European Parliament Member Raphaël Glucksmann of France said during a Dec. 17 debate, through an interpreter. “I’m also accusing Nike and other multinational corporations that are taking advantage of slavery.”Related: Biden seizes chance to revive US tradition of inserting ethics in foreign policyGlucksmann spoke on behalf of a resolution that condemns the Chinese government for the forced labor and exploitation of Uighurs. The European Parliament went on to pass that resolution, which calls for sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for abuses against Uighurs, and for a ban on imports made with forced labor.“It is progress, but we would have hoped that they would have recognized it as genocide,” Uighur American Salih Hudayar, who leads the nonprofit East Turkistan National Awakening Movement — East Turkistan being the name of Xinjiang when it was a Uighur republic — told The World. “Hopefully, we can get that recognition in the near future as well.”In July, Hudayar’s group and other Uighurs submitted a complaint to the International Criminal Court accusing China of interning a million Uighurs. In another big development, on Dec. 15, ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in an annual report that there was “no basis to proceed” in court because the alleged acts happened in China, and China isn’t a signatory to the treaty that established the ICC, so the body doesn’t have jurisdiction.Related: A Uighur poem of ‘unimaginable suffering’ travels from Chinese internment camp to New Jersey“Many people and much of the media have reported that the ICC has rejected the Uighurs’ ICC complaint,” Hudayar said. “However, that's not necessarily true.”Hudayar says the complaint is still active. He and others just need to present evidence that China has also unlawfully arrested and detained Uighurs in Tajikistan and Cambodia, surrounding countries that do belong to the ICC.They’re obtaining that evidence with the help of a powerful new group called the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, or IPAC.Luke de Pulford, director of the anti-slavery nongovernmental organization, Arise Foundation, is acting as IPAC’s coordinator.“I was actually quite hopeful when I saw the judgment because I thought, ‘OK, right. Well, if you're wanting more evidence of very severe crimes that have happened to Uighurs outside of China, then great. Well, we've got that. Let's work on that. Pull that together.’”Luke de Pulford, Arise Foundation“I was actually quite hopeful when I saw the judgment because I thought, ‘OK, right. Well, if you're wanting more evidence of very severe crimes that have happened to Uighurs outside of China, then great. Well, we've got that. Let's work on that. Pull that together,’” de Pulford said.Related: How women and girls are especially at risk of hunger during the pandemic He said IPAC is made up of roughly 150 prominent lawmakers from 19 countries, including Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio. They came together to work on human rights issues, in part out of frustration about inaction at the United Nations.De Pulford says IPAC was one of the forces behind legislation that passed in Britain’s House of Lords this month requiring a human rights impact assessment for any trade deal. For the first time, it would give UK judges the power to declare whether there’s evidence of genocide in another country, and revoke a trade agreement.“There had never been an urgent question in the UK Parliament on Uighurs before IPAC,” de Pulford said. “It's got Parliament talking about it much more than ever before, and I think that we're partly responsible for that, no doubt about it.”De Pulford says international efforts finally seem to be snowballing. In October, Canada came as close as any country has to declaring the Uighur crisis a genocide with a report from a parliamentary committee studying the issue.“The subcommittee unequivocally condemns the persecution of this population and was persuaded to state that these actions constitute genocide,” said Liberal Canadian Parliament Member Peter Fonseca from Ontario.All this may bode well for legislation in the US Senate that would ban imports made in Xinjiang unless companies can prove that their products were not made with forced labor. After all, this summer, the US imposed sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for the persecution of Uighurs.Hudayar of the East Turkistan National Awakening Movement says more positive steps can’t come soon enough.“Inside East Turkistan, the people are facing unforeseen atrocities since the Holocaust,” he said. “Every day that we are silent, more and more people are being killed.”That includes four of his family members within the last two years, Hudayar said. He hopes the international community will finally take meaningful action before any of his other relatives go missing.

This podcast focuses on the latest developments in Case C-594/18 P: Austria v European Commission, a long-running legal saga surrounding the development of a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in the UK, which sheds light on EU state aid rules and the interaction between the Euratom Treaty and the TFEU. As the Euratom Treaty does not contain state aid rules, to what extent do the principles of the TFEU apply when it comes to determining the compatibility of state aid to the nuclear sector? In 2014, the EC approved the UK’s plans to give state aid to support the construction of two EPR reactor units at Hinkley Point C, deeming it compatible with EU state aid guidelines, and thus the internal market. The basis of their approval was Art 107(3)(c) TFEU. The project, a joint venture between EDF and CGN, would be the first new nuclear power station in the UK in almost 20 years, and account for roughly 7% of the UK’s electricity supply. In the rare move of one MS challenging a state aid decision for another, Austria launched an appeal to this decision in 2015 on the basis that approval of the scheme contradicted the EU policy to support renewable energy. The case divided Member States. In July 2018, the GC dismissed the action on the basis that there was no need to establish an EU-wide objective of common interest for the project or, surprisingly, to establish that the aid is there to correct a market failure. Furthermore, it was found that the ET principles are separate from those of the TFEU/TEU, and thus the principles on the protection of the environment do not apply. Austria appealed the decision. In a non-binding opinion of 7 May 2020, AG Gerard Hogan suggested EU judges should dismiss the appeal. He argued that Art 107(3)(c) TFEU does not predicate the compatibility of state aid upon it serving a ‘public’ or ‘common’ interest objective. Rather, compatibility need only be determined according to the potential of the aid to distort competition or trade. By accepting the objectives of the ET, all MS have “clearly signified their unqualified acceptance in principle of the right of other Member States to develop nuclear power plants in their own territories should they wish to do so.” He also noted that EU law (via Art 194 TFEU) has given each MS the right to determine its own energy mix. Ultimately, according to Hogan’s interpretation, compatibility cannot be used as an instrument to effect positive integration. In the subsequent ruling of 22 Sept 2020, the Court dismissed Austria’s appeal and confirmed that the construction of the power plant may benefit from state aid, as originally approved by the EC pursuant to Art 107(3)(c) TFEU and in line with AG Hogan’s opinion. The Court confirmed that in the absence of specific state aid rules in the ET, the state aid rules of the TFEU are applicable to the nuclear energy sector. The Court concluded that the compatibility of aid is not dependent on the pursuit of a ‘common interest.’ The existence of a market failure may therefore be a factor in declaring aid compatible, but it is not a requisite for compatibility, according to the conditions laid out in Art 107(3)(c). Significantly, contrary to the GC’s findings, the new ruling held that state aid for an economic activity, which contravenes environmental rules, cannot be declared compatible with the internal market. The same is true for the provisions of secondary EU law on the environment. However, in the same ruling, the Court noted that the EC is required to take into account the negative effects of the state aid on competition and trade between MS only, and concludes that the GC in its earlier ruling was correct in the interpretation that the EC did not have to take into account the negatives effects of the measures on the environmental principles. How does this tally? What can be deducted from this split conclusion with respect to environmental protection principles?

Having experienced the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest’s history including the 2015 Nepal earthquake which trapped him on the mountain for two days, Alex Staniforth failed to reach the summit on both occasions. However at -23 degrees and at 23,000 feet Alex discovered the power of acceptance through adversity and followed another path in life to become a record-breaking adventurer, endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist. KEY TAKEAWAY “It's about thinking, right, what's going on in the moment? What can we do? How can I use my skills to make a difference and to have something that I'm going to be proud of when I look back? So, I think it's just to focus on what you can control however big or small that may be.” BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Another Peak: Everest is Not the Only Summit by Alex Staniforth - https://amzn.to/3apLm0X   Icefall: The True Story of a Teenager on a Mission to the Top of the World by Alex Staniforth - https://amzn.to/37ysKdl   ABOUT ALEX STANIFORTH Alex knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity, having experienced the two biggest consecutive disasters in the history of Mount Everest. In July 2017 Alex Staniforth became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops to raise awareness of depression and eating disorders, and winning the Pride of Britain Granada Reports Fundraiser of the Year 2017. Now Alex is committed to inspiring others to achieve their own Everest and not settle for base camp. In 2019, Alex co-founded a charity, Mind Over Mountains, to help others restore mental well-being through outdoor experiences and in August 2020 ran the National Three Peaks - covering 452 miles in 9 days 12 hours. CONNECT WITH ALEX https://mindovermountains.org.uk/ www.alexstaniforth.com Twitter.com/Alex_Staniforth Facebook.com/alexadversity Instagram.com/alexstaniforth_ Linkedin.com/in/alexstaniforth    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose. Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall  Please sign up for the weekly Friday Focus newsletter at https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In July 2020 Raoul Moat terrorised north east England as he rampaged through the countryside with a gun. Join us as we look at what started the chain of events that ended in such senseless tragedy. Also, Tracey is haunted by some scented bog roll, and don't approach Kat for a date if you have a picture of you holding a fish...

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Dr. Greg Dale. Dr. Dale is the Director of Sport Psychology and Leadership Program for Duke Athletics and author of The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches. In his sport psychology role, Dale provides consultations for individual athletes, coaches and staff members. In addition, Dale provides team building services for athletic teams and other units within the athletic department.   We dive into the need to stop catastrophizing failure, how to build culture, how do approach change, and how do we recruit people to fit into our culture. Check out his website http://www.excellenceinperformance.com/. Highlights from the Podcast: Teaching "sports athletics" at the university level Are sports fundamentally good? Coaches responding to sports during a pandemic Servant Leadership What is the essence of coaching? Learning to coach by spending time with coaches from other sports How do "one-and-done" athletes effect the culture of a university-level team? C.U.L.T. Athletics (Connection, Ultimate caring, Love, Trust), a Jerry-ism made up on the spot How can we build stronger connections with our athletes? Growing from an assistant coach to a head coach More about Greg Dale: In his leadership role, Dale provides leadership training for athletes, coaches and administrators within the department through various educational programs. He is also a professor of sport psychology and sport ethics in the Department of Health, Wellness and Physical Education.   In July of 2018, Dale was named to the newly-created Integrative Performance Excellence Group, a unit comprised of directors in the areas of Sports Performance, Athletic Medicine, Sports Nutrition and Behavioral Health, as well as individuals representing psychological services, team physicians and primary care physicians.  The goal of this working group is to enhance the experience of Duke student-athletes by providing an integrative approach to the care of each individual athlete throughout his or her collegiate career while continuing to cultivate partnerships with the Duke University Hospital, Duke Sports Science Institute, Duke Student Health and Duke Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as part of its holistic approach to student-athlete health.   Dale received his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985. He went on to ear a master's from Columbia University in 1987 and his doctorate from The University of Tennessee in 1993.  Dale, a native of Troy, Texas, has written four books on leadership, coaching, parenting and performance and serves as a consultant to numerous athletic and corporate organizations around the world. Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Freakonomics Podcast: The Hidden Side of Sports (https://freakonomics.com/hidden-sports/ Amazon Book Link for The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.   The Way of Champions Podcast is brought to you by Sports Refund. When kids sign up to play youth sports there are always fees involved. And parents pay those fees so their child can be on the team, not the injury report. That’s why I love Sports Refund, and parents will too. Sports Refund is low-cost sports fee insurance – NOT health insurance, sports fee insurance. 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Because I’m very much in the holiday spirit, I'm dedicating the next two episodes, this one included, to Christmas related content in Iceland. Today, I have a special guest that has been on the show before, and that is Ólafur S.K. Þórvaldz, also known as Óli the brewmaster at Ægir Brugghús. Icelandic Christmas beer has quickly become an important part of the holiday season for brewers in Iceland and for those who enjoy drinking the beers, such as myself. Because of this, I thought it would be fun to have Óli pick his top 5 favorite Icelandic Christmas beers from craft breweries for this episode.  To be fair, he picked four beers and was nice enough to let me include my favorite one. Full disclaimer, my favorite is not from a craft brewery by Icelandic standards but as Óli points out in this episode, all of the breweries in Iceland would be considered craft breweries if you compare it to the U.S. or other countries with much larger consumption. We did this Icelandic Christmas Beer tasting virtually. We're both tasting the beers and talking about what they tasted like to each of us. We also talk about the growing trend of Christmas beers in Iceland, give some travel advice and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu99ZHJmyH4 The Icelandic Christmas Beers we Taste Tested During the Interview 1. Jóli Bæjó by Mói Ölgerðafélag 2. Ekkert Sérstaklega Jólaleg Jól by Ægir Brugghús 3. Ris a la Sour by Smiðjan Brugghús 4. Grýla by Ölverk 5. Egils Malt Jólabjór by Ölgerðin If you like to try beers, I definitely recommend coming to Iceland during the Christmas season. The amount of variety on offer is quite a lot for such a small country. Rate & Review the All Things Iceland Podcast Click here to rate and review the All Things Iceland podcast. Join the All Things Iceland Patreon Community Some of you might be aware that one of my goals for the podcast is to travel around Iceland more to interview different people in each region. In July, I set up the All Things Iceland community on Patreon. It's a membership platform that was founded in 2013. It allows for creators like me to provide exclusive content to listeners like you in exchange for a monthly subscription. Each month I am doing Ask Me Anything videos, Live Chats, and Folklore Friday each week. Sometimes I do updates about my life in Iceland. I do not share this content on any other channel. The support from my patrons on the All Things Iceland community on Patreon will help to evolve All Things Iceland. There are several membership tiers to choose from and each tier has a variety of benefits. If you would like to join the community, go to patreon.com/allthingsiceland. I look forward to having you join. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!

In this episode, our host, Micheal Pope, will engage in a lively conversation with Bret Alexander Sweet, East Bay Program Director at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. Bret is a passionate community change-maker, author, inventor, orator, urbanist, and an outspoken advocate for Alzheimer's caregivers. Born in San Francisco, California, he is the son of prominent Bay Area civil rights attorney and social entrepreneur Clifford Charles Sweet. With over 20 years of experience as a social entrepreneur, Bret has started digital media companies, social enterprises, and education companies. He created the first online music distribution system in 1996, which led to his passion for building systems and companies that change how people interact. In March 2016, Bret entered and won the Chevron eQuip Project Pitch, securing three million dollars to build a business incubator/co-working space in downtown Richmond known as CoBiz Richmond, open for business in August of 2019. Bret combined his passion for music and entrepreneurship by opening his independent record label, House Kemetic Suns. He had established the first online music distribution channel when he was 19; 6 years before, Steve Jobs would bring iTunes to market. Being a certified entrepreneurship instructor trainer, Bret has taught and developed an entrepreneurship curriculum for youth for the last decade for companies such as NFTE and BUILD. Most recently, Bret served as the director for entrepreneurship and digital media management programs at Cogswell College. Over the years, Bret volunteers as a mentor and motivational speaker for young adults in urban schools. In July 2013, Bret became a published author to release his novel "Among The Veils." In his free time, Bret enjoys reading, martial arts, and community development. He is passionate about wellness, fitness, and preventive health for lower-income communities of color.

Zod Arifai has been a darling of TriState food cognoscenti for decades. The self-taught culinary wizard behind such popular New Jersey successes as Juniper, Ten Square, and Blu, first attempted a New York move way back in 1999 with a well-received but painfully short-lived restaurant in Brooklyn. Twenty-one years later, he was poised to try it again in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, but the pandemic intervened with his plans for a tasting-menu format at his new Wicked Jane. In July, Zod decided to go for it, and opened with an adjusted small-plate format (Andrew ate there--it's terrific). The restaurant is temporarily closed along with the renewed indoor dining ban in New York City, but he'll be back soon. In the meantime, whet your appetite with this very personal, deep-dive interview with this former professional musician turned chef.Please consider supporting Andrew Talks to Chefs via our Patreon page–pledge $10 or more per month and gain access to bonus, patron-only episodes, blog posts, polls, and more. Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.

White Ribbon is delighted to be able to share the details of an exciting new opportunity to assist “at risk” youth in South Auckland. In July of this year, a partnership agreement was established between White Ribbon and the New Zealand Police within Counties Manukau East. The intention was to work collaboratively together on a programme addressing the numerous issues facing young men 14 to 18 years of age that come to the attention of the Police within this community. In this country most violence by men against women takes place in the home – with an average of 14 women a year killed by their partners or ex-partners. Each year there are over 3,500 convictions recorded against men for assaults on women and one in five women will experience sexual assault or sexual interference at some point in their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Ribbon is delighted to be able to share the details of an exciting new opportunity to assist “at risk” youth in South Auckland. In July of this year, a partnership agreement was established between White Ribbon and the New Zealand Police within Counties Manukau East. The intention was to work collaboratively together on a programme addressing the numerous issues facing young men 14 to 18 years of age that come to the attention of the Police within this community. In this country most violence by men against women takes place in the home – with an average of 14 women a year killed by their partners or ex-partners. Each year there are over 3,500 convictions recorded against men for assaults on women and one in five women will experience sexual assault or sexual interference at some point in their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July 2019, Carly Valancy's life started to change. She devoured the ideas in Molly Beck's book, Reach Out, and made a plan. Every work day since, she would reach out to a different person. After 100 days, her life changed. Among much more, she ended up collaborating with Molly and founded The Reach Out Party, a workshop to help people reach out together. In this episode, you will learn:- how Carly's life changed after reaching out every day since July 2019- the four types of reaching out in the Reach Out book, and a fifth one that Carly invented- why reaching out can help you find your voice and build your confidence- how a practice of reaching out can lead to professional growth As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Carly on Instagram

In July 2013, two passengers in a car that took police on a chase, vanished. The car and driver were eventually located but, Molly and Colt have never been seen again. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @okcrimestate. Email: soonerstatecrimepod@gmail.com. Website with sources: crimestatepod.com. Donate to the TipJar at: PayPal.me/crimestate. Visit www.WYLD.gallery for Native American artwork. Donate $15 - $35 for SSTC swag! Donate $35 or more to also receive a SSTC hand painted sign! PayPal.me/crimestate

‘The feeling I get from watching somebody succeed and do that thing they didn’t think they could do far outweighs any cheque’ Until two years ago, Jamie Rudd was ‘living the dream’; he ran a successful design and brand consultancy business, and enjoyed helping people to communicate their brands to their clients. In July 2018 his life changed in a split second; Jamie’s car was hit at 50 miles an hour by a car veering into his lane. Two strangers stopped to help and held Jamie’s head up, allowing him to breathe and ultimately saving his life. After a three-hour rescue operation, Jamie was taken to intensive care with life threatening injuries. A year into his recovery the metalwork in his left leg collapsed, leaving him in further intense discomfort and unable to walk without pain, but early in 2020 he had a further operation on his leg, and now feels that ‘there might be light at the end of the tunnel again’. Since his accident, Jamie sees the world in a different light, and talks about the different way of thinking that he has developed since then; it has brought home the importance of friends and family in his life and not taking them for granted. He stresses the need for empathy and patience, as ‘just because something is hard for one person doesn’t make it hard for the next’, relating this to the different situations we all find ourselves in in lockdown. Finding his recovery and rehabilitation incredibly traumatic and frustrating has taught him the need to give himself a break, stop and reflect on his emotions and put in the work to understand himself, as well as knowing when to reach out for professional support.   Prior to his accident, Jamie and his friend Chris Bolton discussed producing an independent magazine, and after Jamie’s life-changing experience their creative direction for this became clear; SoulKind was born. SoulKind is a magazine that focuses on sharing tales of human endeavour, exploration and resilience to inspire others, and seeks to understand what it is that drives people to take on adventures and achieve great things against the odds. A central part of Jamie’s own recovery journey involved the inspiration he got from the positive mindsets and stories of others, and he is excited to be able to share these incredible stories with others. Find out more about SoulKind here:

Today’s episode is a chance to go inside the writer’s process and also learn more about the experience of publishing a book about a personal experience. As many speakers are looking to share their personal stories and may want to publish them as well, I hope today’s episode inspires you to start writing. My guest today is Nicole Hendrick Donovan. She is an author, reflective storyteller, spiritual seeker, mother, and teacher. In July of 2020, Nicole published A Life Suspended: A Mother and Son’s Story of Autism, Extinction Bursts, and Living a Resilient Life. In her book, she shares the journey of discovering her youngest son is on the Autism spectrum and the process of getting him the education and support he needs to thrive. We discuss: How Nicole decided to write her book How she came up with the title “A Life Suspended” and what it means Techniques she used to get herself to write how she decided what to share and what to leave out how she’s using online speaking to help her promote her book what writing the book did for her as a mother and a woman You can connect with Nicole on Instagram @nhdwrites and Facebook at Nicole Hendrick Donovan. To read her blog, or her book, visit her website at nhdwrites.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Following the World War I breakup of the Ottoman Empire, Prince Faisal came into Damascus to declare his determination to build a constitutional democracy which would serve as the primary building block of a new sovereign state with guaranteed rights for a pluralistic population. Secular modernizers and Islamic reformers created groundbreaking new alliances which could have served as governance models across the Middle East. But instead, Syrian democracy appeared to be too threatening to British and French colonial interests in the region. The two Western powers refused to recognize the Damascus government and instead imposed a system of mandates on the pretext that Arabs were not yet ready for self-government. In July 1920, the French invaded and crushed the Syrian state. The story of this period is told in exquisite narrative detail and deeply researched insights by Dr. Elizabeth Thompson, a professor of history at American University and the author of the new book, "How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs: The Syrian Arab Congress of 1920 and the Destruction of its Historic Liberal-Islamic Alliance." In this conversation with Robert Amsterdam, Dr. Thompson speaks about the unknown twists and turns of King Faisal's rise to power and rapid downfall, and why we continue to see the ramifications of this anti-democratic intervention by the West that is often ignored in many retellings of the Arab world's experience with democracy and state building.

She first made history in 2014 with her diamond-certified smash single “All About That Bass.” Since then, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has garnered a GRAMMY for Best New Artist, achieved eight multi-platinum singles and two platinum albums, sold out three world tours, penned multi-platinum hits for peers across pop and country, and received countless industry awards and nominations. Expanding her influence on pop culture, she starred on FOX’s hit series THE FOUR: Battle for Stardom for two seasons and on the superstar coaching panel of ITV's The Voice UK alongside Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, and Olly Murs. She kicked off 2020 with the release of her third full-length album, ‘Treat Myself,’ which includes the platinum smash “No Excuses” as well as blockbuster anthems and collaborations such as “Nice To Meet Ya” (feat. Nicki Minaj), “Genetics” (feat. Pussycat Dolls), “After You” (feat. AJ Mitchell), and “Wave” (feat. Mike Sabath). In July, she released ‘Treat Myself Deluxe,’ which featured three new original tracks, including “Make You Dance,” and two acoustic recordings of fan favorites. This fall, she released her first-ever Christmas album, ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’ via Epic Records. And The Writer Is… Meghan Trainor!Art: Michael Richey White See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It started with a simple prayer for Leland Wetzel. In July of 2012, he had the idea to make a wooden baseball bat as a gift for his nephew. It felt much deeper than just a gift, though, and he sensed it. He felt prompted to pray a simple prayer: "Lord, if you want this to be a hobby for me or maybe something even more than a hobby, give me a passion for it." It's blossomed into a full-blown wooden baseball bat company — Xylo Bats — that boasts a few Major Leaguers to its list of customers and is now the official bat of the Miracle League, a baseball league for special needs individuals. Leland's story is amazing — one of faithfulness both in God and from God. He's an example of someone using their passion and creativity as a ministry tool. Like most American boys, he had dreams of playing professional baseball. Like most American boys, that didn't come to fruition, so making wooden bats seemed like a logical fallback. This journey eventually put him in touch with former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer, who took a liking to Leland's bats and gave him his first bit of momentum. He's got a great story about the first Major League hit one of his bats ever saw, as well. Like most small businesses, Xylo Bats was significantly impacted by COVID-19, but Leland said he's still seen God's provision through it. Christmas is usually one of their busiest times, but this year it's been down, for obvious reasons. But if you're looking for a last-minute gift idea for someone, check out their custom bats and other items in their shop: https://www.xylobats.com/online-store If you have your order in by Dec. 16, they can get it to you by Christmas! Also be sure to give them a follow on Instagram @xylobats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-no-hurry/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-no-hurry/support

Joanna Jensen is the Founder & Executive Chairman of the UK’s number one baby and children’s toiletry brand, Childs Farm. In July 2020, she also launched an adult brand Farmologie following huge demand from women and parents. As well as being an entrepreneur, Joanna is a mother of two, Mimi and Bella. They were the inspiration behind the launch of Childs Farm and the products she created, as they both had sensitive skin and nothing on the market worked.

In July of 1984, a story originating from Long Island, New York began to make headlines throughout the world. The body of 17-year-old Gary Lauwers was found in a shallow grave in the Aztakea Woods, just outside of the sleepy harbor village of Northport. Police would quickly narrow in on the person they believed to be responsible for this violent crime: 17-year-old Ricky Kasso, who they alleged had participated in a cult ritual during the commission of this vile act.While the story would fade from the headlines, its legacy would live on, becoming an omen of the Satanic Panic craze yet to come later that decade...Special thanks to Jesse Pollack, Dan Jones, and Anthony Zenkus for speaking with me. Jesse and Dan are co-directors on the upcoming documentary film The Acid King, which Anthony not only helped produce but experienced firsthand. I'm so glad that they were able to speak to me, and I owe a huge thanks to Jesse and Dan for not only being good friends, but for putting together such a good flick (and for contributing so much to this episode).Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanMusic courtesy of Jesse Pollack ("The Acid King")Producers: Roberta Janson, Ben Krokum, Gabriella Bromley, Peggy Belarde, Quil Carter, Laura Hannan, Travis Scsepko, Damion Moore, Brittany Norris, Amy Hampton, Steven Wilson, Scott Meesey, Marie Vanglund, Kevin McCracken, Scott Patzold, Bryan Hall, Astrid Kneier, Aimee McGregor, Sydney Scotton, Sara Moscaritolo, Sue Kirk, Jo Wong, Thomas Ahearn, Marion Welsh, Patrick Laakso, Meadow Landry, Tatum Bautista, Teunia Elzinga, Michele Watson, Ryan Green, Stephanie Joyner, Dawn Kellar, Jacinda B., Elissa Hampton-Dutro, Sharon Manetta, Ruth Durbin, Cherish Brady, and Jennifer HenshawLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerThis episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe. To claim your free home security camera and take advantage of their free 60-day risk-free trial, please head to https://simplisafe.com/unresolved and let them know Unresolved sent you.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, who offer online counseling services. Listeners of Unresolved can save 10% on their first month with the discount code "UNRESOLVED." Head to https://BetterHelp.com/unresolved and fill out the introduction questionnaire to let BetterHelp assess your needs and pair you up with a counselor that you'll love.

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, who was crowned Miss Universe Iceland in 2019. Normally, I don’t follow beauty pageants, regardless of if it is in the US or Iceland, but Birta’s story really stuck out to me. I read an article about her experience with racism in Iceland. She's an Icelander that has mixed heritage. She was born and raised in the town that I live in, Mosfellsbær. I was surprised to hear that she experienced physical and verbal abuse as a kid just because of her skin color. She will go into more detail during the interview, but it breaks my heart to know that she did many things to try to change her appearance, such as her skin color and hair, because she wanted to fit in. Her journey to self-love was a tough one but she preserved. I think it is absolutely amazing that she ended up becoming Miss Universe Iceland because she is able to show the world that Icelanders can also be People of Color with beautiful curly afros. Here is the link to the novel "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, which I referenced in the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTXWM98D_7c Questions I Asked Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir You were born and raised in Mósfellsbær. What was it like for you growing up here? Did you encounter any issues because you looked different than the other kids? You’ve talked about how learning to love yourself took a long time. What kind of things did you do to help you get to a place of loving who you are and what you look like even though you are surrounded by images and people that don’t look like you? Were you doing pageants as a child? If not, what made you decide to get involved in competing for the Miss Iceland title? Was the Miss Iceland competition like? Did you feel accepted into that world, even though this was your first time competing? I think it is amazing that you won Miss Iceland on your 20th birthday! How did your life change after winning? What was the reaction in the country when you won Miss Iceland? It’s amazing that you went from being bullied for being different as a child to representing Iceland on the world stage in Miss Universe. What was the experience like of competing in that pageant with all of these other women from around the world? I’ve read that you have already written a full length novel and that you want to be an international author. What kind of things do you like to write about? Do you have a book in the works? What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Join the All Things Iceland Patreon Community Some of you might be aware that one of my goals for the podcast is to travel around Iceland more to interview different people in each region. In July, I set up the All Things Iceland community on Patreon. Patreon is a membership platform that was founded in 2013. It allows for creators like me to provide exclusive content to listeners like you in exchange for a monthly subscription. Each month I am doing Ask Me Anything videos, Live Chats, and Folklore Friday each week. Sometimes I do updates about my life in Iceland. I do not share this content on any other channel. The support from my patrons on the All Things Iceland community on Patreon will help to evolve All Things Iceland. There are several membership tiers to choose from and each tier has a variety of benefits. If you would like to join the community, go to patreon.com/allthingsiceland. I look forward to having you join. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!

In July 2019, Jeanette and Michael “Mick” Kelly took over the business long known as Captain Mike’s, located at 5118 Sixth Avenue. While keeping the things that have kept the business a success and improving on things that needed it, Jeanette and Mick have turned Captain Mike’s back into a noteworthy downtown Kenosha establishment. Today we connect with Jeanette and Mick on how they met and took over Captain Mike’s. Check out their full menu and more at their website [ https://captainmikespub.com/ ] Big thanks to our sponsors! Bluhorn Digital [ https://bluehorn.digital/ ] Coming Up Roses Cleaning and Organizing [ https://www.facebook.com/cominguprosescleaningandorganizing ] And Franks Diner [ https://www.franksdinerkenosha.com/ ] - Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com - Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com - Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

The Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states, including California, have accused Facebook of illegally squashing competition by operating as a social media monopoly.  Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Latinos are almost 40% of California’s population but they make up nearly 60% of the state’s cases of COVID-19, and half of the deaths. A new survey shows Latinos are more concerned than any other group about how the pandemic is affecting them. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Nine months into the pandemic, COVID testing remains top of mind for Latino activists in the Bay Area. In July, we took you to a pop-up testing site set up by the Latino Task Force in San Francisco’s Mission District. Since then, they've been able to expand testing, but outcomes are still frustrating. Guest: Jon Jacobo, Health Chair, Latino Task Force It's December, but the 2020 Census isn’t over yet. The legal fight over the count continues to play out in court. The 34th congressional district in central L.A. had the state’s lowest response rate to this year’s census, and that has local leaders worried. Reporter: Caroline Champlin, KPCC The closure of playgrounds has been frustrating for frazzled parents during the pandemic. Following outcry from moms, dads, and some lawmakers, the state announced yesterday it will reopen playgrounds at reduced capacity. The California Report’s Saul Gonzalaez visited a playground in L.A.’s Griffith Park. Guest: Mariah Lajara, Mother As COVID cases surge, many hospitals in the Central Valley are approaching capacity. That’s not the case in Mariposa County, But the county’s health officer is warning that resources are becoming scarce for those who need critical care. Reporter: Kerry Klein, Valley Public Radio

Hi everyone, this is Jason.In July, at the height of a raging summer surge in the pandemic, I received multiple questions about Operation Christmas Child for this year.  “How do we do OCC safely?” “Are we going to reduce the number of shoeboxes?” And even “Are we going to do OCC at all?”  I sat down at my kitchen table contemplating.  We had just cancelled all our family vacations for this year, postponed our missions trip, and pulled our kids out of many of their activities and summer camps.  Why should Operation Christmas Child be any different?  We left the house maybe once every 2 weeks just to get groceries.  We didn’t see anyone in person for months.  And we were all getting sick of Zoom.  How can we run Operation Christmas Child which requires coordination among multiple congregations, person-to-person donation collection, promotional activities, and in-person packing events?  It seemed absurd to even contemplate it.  But I sat there weighing the pros and cons like any managerial decision. On one side of the scale were all the reasons not to do OCC.  In addition to all the reasons related to the pandemic, there were the issues of time, effort, and chance of success.  In a normal year without the pandemic and being sheltered in place, we barely collect enough donations to meet our goal, and that is with a lot of promotional activities and the ability to have a presence at church.  What’s the chance of meeting our goal now when we can’t speak to donors, can’t put up any flyers, and have no way of accepting cash donations, which is usually the bulk of the donations.  There was also the issue of time.  With my kids at home full time and my job demanding more of me to fill some vacated responsibilities, I found myself with very little spare time.  I asked myself, “Do I really want to commit to something that requires so much time commitment?”  I also knew that this year, Operation Christmas Child would require a whole other level of work and effort.  Almost everything we use to do for the ministry, we would have to rethink with all the Covid limitations.  How do we collect donations and keep accounting?  How do we buy bulk supplies safely?  And how do we pack all the shoeboxes?  Just thinking about it made my brain hurt.  With so many overwhelming reasons for not doing OCC, every part of me said “Cancel it!”But are there any reasons on the other side of the scale?  The Holy Spirit asked me a question – “Do you think the poor children will need these shoeboxes this year?”  “Do you think they will need these essential items and the hope of the Gospel more or less this year?”  I knew the answer.  Even though we are all going through difficult times together this year, it is so much harder for the poor who do not have access to good medical care, who have to work and can’t stay home, and who have to struggle with even less resources.  The Lord revealed to me where His heart was.  On this side of the scale for doing OCC were the children and their families.  I struggled with this decision for a long time.  What if we don’t collect enough donations and I can’t reimburse the people who buy all the supplies? What if we can’t set up a safe packing event?  What if no one volunteers and I’m stuck doing it all by myself.  So many what if’s.  So many reasons not to do it.  There seemed to be no way.  But the Lord reminded me of the words of a song taken from Isaiah 43: “God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me.”  In the end, that one reason to move forward outweighed all the reasons not to do OCC. Operation Christmas Child launched in the middle of September with announcements in the bulletin and a testimonial video from a former OCC recipient.  Normally, we received the bulk of our donations on the first few days after our launch.  However, this year I received no donations of any size after the announcement.  Days passed.  Then a week passed. Then 2 weeks passed and still zero donations.  I started to question God, “Lord, you told me to do this.  Where are the donations?  Why are my worst fears coming true?”  But the Lord wanted to teach me that He is faithful and He will do things in His time even if I don’t understand it.  A few days later, I received the first donation.  Then slowly but surely, the donations started coming in.  Even though we couldn’t take cash, the donations came through every other way - checks in the mail, Paypal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and some folks dropping off checks at my doorstep.  Every week, we climbed a little closer to our target.  Eventually, we hit our target and more donations still came in.  Susan and Frank who did most of the purchases for the supplies found some amazing deals and were able to do most of the shopping safely online.  And lastly, when the packing event came, we had more than enough volunteers helping out that we completed all the work in about half the time.  It all came together.  In a year which most people would consider the worst in their lifetime, when so many of us have struggled, our church congregation packed more shoeboxes than we have ever done before.  Not just a few more, 15 – 20% more.  There were so many reasons not to do this and so many reasons why it could fail, but the Lord made a way.  And since none of us did any salesmanship or promotions to get donations and volunteers, none of us can boast that it was anything other than the work of the Lord.  So is there something that the Lord has laid on your heart to do and you’ve been reluctant to answer because there are so many excuses not to do it?  It may seem illogical or even impossible but that is when God shows us what our faith can do.  God will make a way. 

The Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group has produced more than 80 reviews on assisted reproduction and continues to add to these. In July 2020, they added a new review on the use of growth-factor supplemented culture media and we asked the lead author, Sarah Armstrong from the University of Sheffield in the UK to tell us what they found.

1. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist who recently made his transition Sept. 22, 1952-Jan. 23, 2019.  We share a March 23, 2011 interview. Zimbabwe Music Festival in the Bay Feb. 1-2, 2019, at http://www.ashkenaz.com/ 2. Josh Folan, producer, Ask for Jane at SF Indie Fest 2019 3. CHRISTOPHER GREENSLATE's film, SAVIOR, is at SF Indie Feb. 2 (9:30 PM) and 2/6 (9:15 PM) at the Roxie. 4. Ellen Sebastian Chang is the Creative Director (11 plus years) for The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program, where we use the arts to teach the historical and current understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  This event, Feb. 14, 21, 23, is in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the drafting of this important document that only 7% of our population is aware of. Sandy Sohcot is the director and originator of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. Sandy Sohcot holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. In July 2001, Sandy became Executive Director of the Rex Foundation and served as in that capacity through 2013, to help renew the Foundation in the absence of direct Grateful Dead concert funding. Artist, Virginia "Nia" Jourdan, who also joins us, is hosting the programs and unveiling 24 works inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The last time Alex Winter was on the show (his second appearance), we discussed his recently launched crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentary about Frank Zappa. With the film finally out five years later, the director joins us again to discuss the process of combing through the legendary musician’s archives to create a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most fascinating musicians. In spite of everything, it’s been a fruitful year for Winter, even beyond last month’s release of Zappa. In July, the filmmaker release Showbiz Kids, an unflinching look at another subject close to his heart, having been in the public eye since early teenage years. The following month, Winter reprised his most iconic role, playing opposite lifelong friend Keanu Reeves in the long-awaited sequel, Bill & Ted Face the Music. 

The Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group has produced more than 80 reviews on assisted reproduction and continues to add to these. In July 2020, they added a new review on the use of growth-factor supplemented culture media and we asked the lead author, Sarah Armstrong from the University of Sheffield in the UK to tell us what they found.

It’s the most famous UFO event in U.S. history: In July 1947, a rancher named Mac Brazel found strange debris scattered across one of his fields. Local military officials told him it came from a weather balloon… But many believe the object didn’t come from Earth at all.  To view this episode’s full list of sources, please visit parcast.com/supernatural

Hosts Tracy Swain and JaVonne Williams are joined by Mary Lyn Baker. Mary Lyn is the President and Owner of DH Casters, located in Ontario, CA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at University of Maryland. In this episode, Mary Lyn shares her insights on building a company with buyers nationally & globally and she shares exciting news that their new eCommerce site launched in November 2020. In 1994, Mary Lyn was a 50% owner of DH Casters until 2014 when she decided to become full owner where she has the pleasure of working with 13 full time employees and national independent sales reps across the country. For 35 years, DH Casters has been working closely with national and international buyers from manufacturing companies, distributors and buyers of all types to understand their caster and wheel applications to make their ordering of these products simple and dependable. Vendor and Customer relationships have been created that reflect the family spirit that is part of the company culture. She also continues to develop and build the partnerships with the factories that manufacture the DH Casters product in China. She has visited over 40 factories in 10 cities in China.  Today she purchases from 10 different factories and visits China regularly to maintain business partnerships, continue to negotiate her supply agreements and confirm product quality improvements. Mary Lyn was raised by parents who believed giving back was something everyone should do as part of life. Her dedication now is towards the homeless crisis, where for over 10 years, she has been helping coordinate the collection of donations and the distribution of food, clothing and love for the homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles. DH Casters also sponsored through Compassion a little boy named Daniel from Honduras for three years till his family moved and now has the honor of sponsoring 5 year old Samuel. DH Casters has recently sponsored Heroes Wear Helmets Golf Classic where money is raised to help the local military families. In July of 2018, Mary Lyn became alumnae of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. She was recognized as the 2018 Business Woman of the Year from the National Association of Women Business Owners – Inland Empire and was nominated for the California Business Woman of the Year Award. This year she was awarded the SBA Business Woman of the Year Award for Orange County Inland Empire District. Mary Lyn was awarded Character Building Award at the Connecting Faith & Business Summit 2019. Recently, Mary Lyn co-authored a book: Women in Business: Breaking Through where her chapter focuses on Why Listening is Important. When she is not working she enjoys sharing time with her three children and friends. When not at work, she can be found working on her golf game out in the beautiful California sunshine. To learn more about Mary Lyn Baker and her company's products & services, visit their website: https://www.dhcasters.com or Email: info@dhcasters.com or Phone Toll Free: (800) 543-3413, direct (909) 930-6400, Fax: (909) 930-6448.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - While many industries struggled in 2020 due to the global pandemic, the Port of Brownsville managed to stay afloat and even experienced growth. Eduardo A. Campirano, port director and CEO, spoke to Rio Grande GuardianEditor-in-Chief Steve Taylor about the state of the port and their monumental year. As one of the 16 essential infrastructure sectors identified by the federal government, the port remained fully operational.“In spite of the year and the difficulties with the year, for us, we have to keep our doors open,” said Campirano. “ … The movement of cargo doesn’t stop. The closing the borders doesn’t stop. The receipt of global shipping doesn’t stop.”Despite supply chain disruptions, Campirano said that the port saw an average of 1,500 trucks a day loading and unloading cargo. He explained that as businesses began to reevaluate their logistical operations during this health crisis, the Port of Brownsville became an appealing and, in some cases, cost-effective alternative.“We’ve been able to demonstrate that we have the capability,” said Campirano. “And, you know, that commodity may move in by vessel, but it moves out by truck; we’ve moved it out by barge; we’ve moved it out by rail. So, the logistics platform is well-suited to provide that customer variety and access to markets perhaps in a much more affordable way, and so that’s been a plus for us.”Campirano said the port opened up markets to Rio Grande Valley and Mexican businesses that had not been available before. Increases in cargo volume and diversity were the result. Manufactured goods like electronic parts and agricultural commodities like grain were shipped around the East Coast and even as far as China. Their newly initiated container service connected goods with Port Tampa Bay, another burgeoning market for businesses.Campirano says that he is cautiously optimistic, even in good years, about the port’s revenue and growth and hoped to at least match last’s figures in light of the pandemic. In July, Brownsville Navigation District Commissioner John Reed said the port was faring the crisis well, but Campirano was pleasantly surprised to see that 2020’s numbers had surpassed those of 2019. With this trend, even as some major projects are still on hold, Campirano says 2021 “could be a year for the record books.”“If we, with the advent of the vaccine for COVID[-19] and the return to some sense of normalcy, if we can hit that in full stride, then I believe the prospects for our region are very exciting.”

Today I’m joined by Brynn Putnam.    Brynn is the founder and CEO of Mirror — a connected fitness company that combines an interactive screen with on-demand workout content.    In July, lululemon acquired Mirror for $500M.    In this episode, we talk about Brynn’s motivation for starting Mirror and the genesis of the idea. What differentiates the company from the growing number of look-a-like products. How Brynn defines community in a digital world. And what factors led lululemon to ultimately acquire the company.    More from Brynn   Brynn Putnam is the founder and CEO of MIRROR, the nearly invisible, interactive home gym that streams live and on-demand fitness classes in a variety of genres.   For more than a decade, Brynn has been regarded as a pioneer of the fitness industry. First as a ballet dancer for the New York City Ballet, then as the founder and CEO of Refine Method, the acclaimed fitness studio in New York dubbed “Best New Workout” by New York magazine. Now, Brynn is applying her deep expertise in fitness, both as an accomplished entrepreneur and athlete, to transform the fitness industry again. Brynn graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Russian Literature and Culture and is based in New York City.    More from Fitt Insider    Fitt Insider is a weekly newsletter and podcast about the business of fitness and wellness.    From product launches and funding news to game-changing innovation, Fitt Insider provides listeners with insights and analysis on this ever-evolving industry.    Join your peers and colleagues from companies like Equinox, Apple, Peloton, Goldman Sachs, Nike, and ClassPass by subscribing.   Website:  http://insider.fitt.co

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Shayla Love holds a diverse background in theatre, television, film and radio. During her time in Las Vegas, she was known as a spoken word poet and for 3 years, the youngest on-air personality at KCEP-FM Power 88. In 2011, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to further her creative career in film and television. Some of her network television credits include: Star, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, and Ozark. She received a Suzi Bass Award in 2017 for her performance in the regional premiere of the Tony nominated play, "Eclipsed". Between stage and screen, Shayla lends her love of storytelling to creating and producing original content. Most recently, she was commissioned by the city of Las Vegas as the script writer for the 23rd year of the historical West Las Vegas Arts Center’s Performing and Visual Arts Camp. In July 2019, her original musical “#Viral” premiered at The Smith Center in Las Vegas—the only Equity house in the state of the Nevada. This past holiday season on BET, she was seen as the quirky assistant “Kai" in “Hip Hop Holiday” alongside Ta'rhonda Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Andra Fuller. What makes a good story 1. Conflict Not necessarily bad or drama Think of it as the perception that you don’t have something that you really do have I had it all along Such a human thing to think we don’t have something What do you want that you feel like you don’t already have? Doubt or disbelief disconnect from what you want 2. Secrets Characters have to have secrets So strong that they motivate. Secret doesn’t have to be dark. Sometimes the secret is a secret to you Until they up pack or purge 3. Stakes How you do one thing is how you do everything They have to be high or it’s boring Best stories include increased stakes We are the affirmation Win With Money Series Move away from paycheck to paycheck to more freedom! Stop struggling and start progressing. Gain control, practice discipline and build healthier habits 5 part series for anyone struggling -To manage money -To practice discipline and consistency -With dysfunctional money mindset You'll learn how to -build an effective budget -healthy spending lifestyle -manage money and save for emergencies So that you can Manage your finances and plan for the future Spend as you save End the cycle of broke in your families forever Win With Money Series Connect with Jacent: On Instagram At WamalaWellness.com On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacentsgems/support

Summary As we draw the year to a close for the Leadership Today podcast, we pause and take a look back over the five most popular episodes based on downloads.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 104 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we bring research to life in your leadership.  What a year, hey? A one-in-a-hundred year pandemic sent us all scrambling to figure out how to lead effectively through a truly global crisis. Nearly every organisation around the world ended up with the majority of their people working from home. We grappled with Zoom meetings, lockdowns, uncertainty and confusion. And as we draw the 2020 to a close for the Leadership Today podcast, we pause and take a look back over the five most popular episodes based on downloads. I think they provide an insight into what leaders have been focusing on, and what has been the most helpful. Number 5. Way back in mid-February in episode 66, we explored A Leader’s Role in Removing Frustrations. We learnt that frustrations aren’t just bad for the individual, but can increase negative workplace behaviours. A key role for leaders is to help people to remove frustrations. We do that by accepting frustrations are normal, and recognising that they can always be reduced either at the cause or point of impact. While our impulse might be to avoid talking about frustrations, we are far better off encouraging people to raise them, provided we take a continuous improvement focus. Number 4. At the start of March we discussed Five Key Leadership Challenges for 2020 and Beyond. I highlighted a reflection deficit, flatlining trust, internal competition, reluctant leaders and transactional engagement as emerging issues. It is also when I introduced the six daily practices leaders can undertake to engage and get the best out of their people. That turned into our most popular online workshop for the year - The Six Daily Practices of Remote Leadership. Check out episode 69 for more details, or you can even complete our Six Daily Practices of Remote Leadership course as part of a free 30-day trial for Leadership Today On-Demand. Links are in the show notes. Number 3. While I may not have seen the pandemic coming in early 2020, I did have a great episode back at the start of February on The Four Core Skills for Leading in a Crisis. Episode 65 drew on research around crisis management to show the importance of identifying, acting, communicating and reviewing when it comes to a crisis. The research reminded me of the importance of identifying what we have learned once the crisis subsides. Perhaps that’s a good thing to keep in mind as we progress into 2021. Number 2. In July we explored Ten Great Questions Leaders Ask. Being a great leader isn’t about having all the answers - it’s often about asking the right questions. And research shows that asking questions helps build both liking and learning through connections and trust. Take a look at episode 84 for a list of questions you will find helpful in your leadership. And at Number 1 it’s probably not a surprise that our most popular episode was Ten Tips for Leading Others through the Coronavirus Pandemic. Episode 70 came on on 14th March, just as the virus was really taking hold globally. My tips were to keep informed and prepared, turn up each day, provide as much clarity as you can, remain calm, demonstrate genuine interest in others, provide meaningful work, check in regularly via video, invite others to connect, don’t miss the opportunities and don’t do it alone. It was pretty good advice, and worth reviewing. The only other thing I would add with the benefit of hindsight is to remember to check that you’re not on mute. So that was our five most popular episodes of 2020. I will be hosting some episode replays through the remainder for December and into January 2021. It has been a privilege to share over 40 new episodes with you this year. When I started this podcast back in July 2018 I had no idea just how helpful it would be in formulating my thinking around leadership by incorporating the latest research. A big thanks to our researcher Lauren Staveley who has really helped lift the level of the podcast and the rest of the work that we do here at Leadership Today. We now have a truly global audience with just 31% of you being from my home country of Australia, and it’s a delight to see which random country the podcast might be charting in each week. If you have found the podcast helpful this year, you know what to do - leave a rating or review and tell a friend. I look forward to sharing brand new episodes with you in February 2021 - who knows what the world will look like then! Until then, keep working on your leadership through Leadership Today On-Demand. Just go to the Leadership.Today website and follow the On-Demand link. There is hours of video-based content. If you like the podcast, you’re going to love it. I will be back to host a replay next week.

In July, 2020 the city of Charlotte teamed up with "Charlotte is Creative" to fund a massive Black Live's Matter mural in the heart of Uptown. 17 local artists were chosen to participate in the project, which shut down a portion of Tryon Street over the past several months in celebration. In November, Charlotte City Council voted to reopen Tryon Street to roadway traffic.  Should the City have kept that portion of Tryon Street closed? Is it possible to permanently make Tryon Street, in Uptown, a complete pedestrian thoroughfare? Listen along to the latest episode of 5Q Showdown as our hosts, Adam Williams and Jason Thomas, discuss the ins and outs of completely closing down a city street and what reopening Tryon St means for the future of the mural?

Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Lo Radio Show! I really enjoyed recording this episode, and I think you will enjoy it as well.    Today I am chatting with Dr. Mitchell Kershner, all about working from home in a healthy way! We discuss blue light exposure and the effects it can have on our eyes, skin, and sleep patterns.  We also talk about Ergonomics and the proper use of the screen, keyboard, and monitor placement. Dr. Kershner shares about his upcoming book, Working from Home - Mastering the Art of Sitting at Your Computer that is launching very soon.  It is full of practical types for creating a healthy working environment at home.   In these current times with more people working from home than ever, his book is a must-read.    If you experience symptoms like headaches, wrist pain, back and neck problems, or even sleep issues, you may be dealing with an unhealthy work environment.     If you are working from home, this is a must-listen for you!  You can make some small changes that have a big impact on your health.    If you are listening to this episode and you or someone you know are navigating through any of the health issues we discuss, I would be more than happy to support you in the journey! Feel free to reach out to me to continue this conversation: @doctor_lo   I hope you enjoy and learn something new from this episode!  We Discuss:   {06:24} Dr. Kershner’s professional journey and why he decided to write about it {10:30} What a vitalistic Naturopathic Doctor is and does {11:24) The simplest, most natural, noninvasive therapies do the most magic. {11:40} 6 principles of Naturopathic Medicine {17:21} What is Ergonomics  {19:24} Proper use of the screen, keyboard, and monitor placement   {20:51} Using the 20-20-20 rule {22:40} Tips and techniques for preventing computer-related injuries {29:01} Impact of blue light exposure to eyes, skin, and sleep cycle {33:11} EMFs - what it is, effects, steps to limit exposure {35:51} Creating a healthy workspace in an office {39:24} Our bodies talk through symptoms. {40:51} Importance of movement {52:01} It’s all about your perspective! And so much more!  Links Mentioned:   Dr. Kershner’s Website https://drmitchellkershner.com/   Dr. Kershner’s New Book: Working from Home - Mastering the Art of Sitting at Your Computer https://vitalhealthpublishing.com/product/working-from-home-mastering-the-art-of-sitting-at-your-computer/   Triad For Health Zoominar http://triad4health.com   About The Guest:    Dr. Mitchell Kershner, a Naturopathic Physician, has been in the health field since 1987. He started his studies in the field of nutrition.   Mitchell received a doctorate degree from the Naturopathic College in Portland Oregon in 1996. Dr. Kershner was in private practice in Northern New Mexico for 10 years. During that time was also an adjunct faculty member in the science and nursing department at New Mexico University.   In July 2013 started a business: Healthy Chef Doctor LLC, which is dedicated to Holistic Health and Wellness Education via guest lecturing - nutrition/food/lifestyle education and author. Conducted Lunch & Learns for over 2 years to companies and groups throughout South Florida.   Presently completed and working on books i.e. including: “Working from Home - Mastering the Art of Sitting at Your Computer”, “Sugar is Not the Enemy - Sugar does not cause obesity or diabetes.” Presently working on “Who’s Your Boss” – Practical Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in modern-day life.   After being introduced to Neora™, a biotech botanical-based line of anti-aging skincare and internal wellness supplement products. In the Spring of 2016, he joined as a Brand Partner and is sharing the philosophy and products while creating a global business.   Follow me on social media for fertility tips, daily life, and more!  - Instagram: @doctor_lo: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_lo/ - Facebook: Dr. Lauren Noel: https://www.facebook.com/DrLoNoel/ - Shine Instagram: Shine Natural Medicine: http://www.instagram.com/shinenaturalmedicine - My Golden Eggs Fertility: https://www.goldeneggsfertility.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!

Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages,  but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details.   Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452   On today’s podcast: Nissan marks 10 years of LEAF BP brings Chargemaster and Polar together Volvo CEO Says Banning ICE Cars Is More Effective Than Credits For EVs VW ID.3 the best-selling car in Norway in November LFP Tesla Model 3’s Remove Battery Charge Recommendations Mate Rimac says SPAC funding could damage industry Elon Musk Plans To Move Close to GigaAustin Opel ‘surprised’ as Mokka-e sells out before launch New-generation app for BMW customers Toyota prices Mirai fuel cell sedan to win EV buyers   Show #943   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 4th December. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   Welcome to four new Patreon supporters.  A new Producer CHRISTIAN MARLER. A new Producer JARED SLUSSER. And a new EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HEINRICH LIESNER. And a new PARTNER IAN SEAR.   NISSAN MARKS 10 YEARS OF LEAF Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced. More than 148,000 have been sold in the United States.. the LEAF, which first went on sale in Japan and U.S. in December 2010. Back then the EPA range was 73 miles from a 24kWh pack. Until the first quarter of 2020 it was the worlds biggest selling EV, and around February/March the Tesla Model 3 took that crown. LEAF = Leading, Environmentally-friendly, Affordable Family car. In July this year, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover. Nissan plans to sell 1 million electrified vehicles annually by 2023, including EVs and vehicles with e-POWER electrified powertrains.   Japan considers banning sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in mid-2030s "Japan may ban sales of new gasoline-engine cars by the mid-2030s in favor of hybrid or electric vehicles, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, aligning it with other countries and regions that are imposing curbs on fossil fuel vehicles." says Autoblog: "Japan's industry ministry is considering requiring all new vehicles to be electric or hybrid, NHK reported earlier, adding the ministry would finalize a formal target following expert-panel debates as early as the year-end."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/12/03/japan-considers-ban-on-internal-combustion-cars/   BP BRINGS CHARGEMASTER AND POLAR TOGETHER "BP has launched BP Pulse, the new name for both BP Chargemaster and the Polar network. As part of this rebrand, the websites for the two have been merged into a single BP Pulse website, as has the mobile apps." says Current NEws: "Its subscription scheme will continue to operate, enabling access to BP Pulse public chargepoints for £7.85 per month, and throughout November, all 50kW Ultracharge units were upgraded with a contactless payment terminal and improved software. BP acquired the EV charging company in 2018 in a £130 million deal."   https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/bp-brings-chargemaster-and-polar-together-under-new-bp-pulse-umbrella   VOLVO CEO SAYS BANNING ICE CARS IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN CREDITS FOR EVS "ICE car banning is way more effective than giving people money to buy electric cars. This is what Håkan Samuelsson at the “FT Live: Future of the Car Digital Conference.” For Volvo’s CEO, if electric cars are the future of personal transportation, putting a deadline for combustion-engined vehicle sales helps companies plan for EVs accordingly – and promote EV adoption." reports InsideEVs: "Samuelsson said incentives do not help in building sustainable and profitable businesses. When carbon credits and subsidies end, what is left is what will keep these enterprises going."   https://insideevs.com/news/458358/volvo-ceo-banning-ice-more-effective-subsidies/   VW ID.3 THE BEST-SELLING CAR IN NORWAY IN NOVEMBER "In Norway, 7,035 new electric cars were registered in November. Electric vehicles accounted for 56.1 per cent of new passenger car registrations. With 986 units, the VW ID.3 was the most popular model across all drive types." says Chris at electrive: " With 63,071 electric cars since the beginning of the year, the Norwegian electric car market is higher than in the same period last year (56,196). most new registrations were for Volkswagen ID.3, whose deliveries only started in September. This means that 5,451 ID.3 have been delivered in Norway since September, bringing the model to second place in overall statistics in just three months."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/12/03/norway-counts-7035-new-bevs-in-november/   TESLA MODEL 3’S WITH LFP BATTERIES NO LONGER HAVE DAILY/TRIP BATTERY CHARGE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE APP "A few months ago Tesla Customer Support in China revealed customers with the new LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries could charge their batteries to 100% without adversely impacting the health of the battery pack. Now the first customers in Europe are taking delivery of the first batch of imported Model 3’s from Giga Shanghai with the new batteries, and Tesla has made a change to the mobile app." according to Drive Tesla Canada: "Previously the charging screen in the app would have recommended charge levels for both daily use, with a bracketed range of between 50% and 80%. For 90% to 100% charges, the app classified that range as being only for a ‘trip’. With the new LFP batteries, the only recommended charge limits are between 50% and 100%."   https://driveteslacanada.ca/model-3/new-tesla-model-3s-with-lfp-batteries-no-longer-have-daily-trip-battery-charge-recommendations-in-the-app/   MATE RIMAC SAYS SPAC FUNDING COULD DAMAGE INDUSTRY "A surge in the use of special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) for raising money for electric vehicle startups could harm the long-term prospects of the industry, Mate Rimac, founder of electric hypercar maker Rimac, said on Thursday." repotrs Autoblog: "Managers of SPAC companies are not held to the same level of liability about potential growth prospects as managers who raise cash via an initial public offering (IPO) on equity markets, spurring concerns about an investor bubble. SPACs, also known as "blank-check companies," are small companies with an established track record of filings at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which are then used to buy up promising companies in high-growth sectors.  Companies including Faraday Future, Canoo, Nikola, Fisker and Lordstown Motors have used the tactic to obtain funding."   With the ever closer relationship between Rimac and VW Group we could see them buying Bugatti, or being given a large stake in return for VW access to Rimac technology.   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/12/03/mate-rimac-electric-car-startups-spac-funding/   ELON MUSK PLANS TO MOVE CLOSE TO GIGAAUSTIN "Several of his close friends and associates say that Musk has told them he’s planning to move to the Lone Star State." says CNBC: "He spends most of his time between Austin, where Tesla and his tunnel start-up Boring Company have operations, and a coastal village called Boca Chica, home to a SpaceX facility. Getting out of California, with the highest income tax in the country, and into Texas, which has no state income tax, could save Musk billions of dollars based on his compensation package awarded in 2018. The state’s top lawmaker, Gov. Abbott, certainly seems to think Musk is making the move. In July, Abbott said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that Musk told him he’d gotten a Texas driver’s license and is a “bona fide Texan now.”   https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/02/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-plans-to-move-to-texas-friends-and-associates-say.html   OPEL ‘SURPRISED’ AS MOKKA-E SELLS OUT BEFORE LAUNCH "Another EV sold out before it launched. This time, it’s the upcoming Opel Mokka-e that is sold out in Europe, even though the car won’t hit the road until next March. Opel says they were “totally surprised” by the demand and were expecting a “high-four-digit” number of sales next year." says electrek: "Not only did Opel sell out the initial “Edition” model, but even the base model’s next year production has already been sold out. Attractive pricing, particularly due to strong government incentives which reduce the price of the car by nearly a third, were responsible for high sales in Germany – but out-of-Germany sales were also much stronger than expected."   https://electrek.co/2020/12/03/opel-mokka-e-sells-out/   NEW-GENERATION APP FOR BMW CUSTOMERS A new-generation app is now available to customers in 30 European markets, China and Korea: the My BMW App features a new-look design, intuitive and simplified user experience, and new services to support individual electromobility. It displays information on the status of the vehicle and, depending on the equipment, allows functions to be activated remotely (e.g. to locate the vehicle, lock and unlock the doors, or monitor the vehicle surroundings (Remote 3D View)) Customers are informed of available Remote Software Upgrades via the My BMW App and can easily download these upgrades at home before transferring them to and installing them in the vehicle. With Remote Software Upgrades, the BMW Group offers customers with BMW Operating System 7 new and improved digital features on a regular basis and the ability to ensure that their vehicle software is always up to date. The BMW Digital Key, which turns an iPhone into a vehicle key, offers convenient set-up via the My BMW App in just a few steps. Amazon Alexa can be used in vehicles with BMW Operating System 7. Once the customer has linked their Amazon account in the app, they can use the voice assistant in the vehicle by saying the activation word “Alexa” or at the touch of a button The app offers additional features for electrified BMW vehicles, including an improved overview of the electric range, charging status and charging history. Customers can use the charge and climate timer to optimise the charging process by defining specific time slots for charging and set departure times. Pre-conditioning is also available (to heat the vehicle in winter or cool it in summer, for example) for enhanced comfort.   https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0321612EN/your-world-my-bmw-the-new-generation-app-for-bmw-customers-now-available-in-30-european-markets-china-and-korea   TOYOTA PRICES MIRAI FUEL CELL SEDAN TO WIN EV BUYERS "Toyota aims to increase acceptance of fuel cell cars by pricing its latest Mirai hydrogen-powered sedan below that of a long-range full-electric car." says Automotive NEws Europe: "The second-generation Mirai will cost from 64,000 euros ($77,800) when it goes on sale in Europe next year, below the 82,900 euros Tesla charges in Germany for its similar-sized Model S Long Range Plus with 100 kilowatt-hour battery. Toyota is targeting a 10-fold increase in global sales of the Mirai. The automaker limited European sales of the current model to about 800 over its five-year lifespan."   Toyota Europe's powertrain boss, Thiebault Paquet, told Automotive News Europe: "It plays a similar role to what Prius was doing for hybrid technology".   Are Toyota too wedded to the idea of their hydrogen technology being a pioneer like the Prius was? Do they want lightning to strike twice and repeat the trick? Will it be a one-hit wonder?   https://europe.autonews.com/latest-launches/toyota-mirai-fuel-cell-sedan-priced-win-ev-buyers     You can listen to all 942 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically.   It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.   And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing.   Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I’ll catch you tomorrow and remember…there’s no such thing as a self-charging hybrid.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM  (PREMIUM PARTNER) DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL (PREMIUM PARTNER) RICHARD AT RSYMONS.CO.UK – THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPECIALIST (PREMIUM PARTNER)   DAVID AND LISA ALLEN (PARTNER) OEM AUDIO OF NEW ZEALAND AND EVPOWER.CO.NZ (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PARTNER) BOB BOOTHBY – MILLBROOK COTTAGES AND ELOPEMENT WEDDING VENUE (PARTNER) DARIN MCLESKEY FROM DENOVO REAL ESTATE (PARTNER) JUKKA KUKONEN FROM WWW.SHIFT2ELECTRIC.COM RAJEEV NARAYAN (PARTNER) IAN SEAR (PARTNER)   ALAN ROBSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREA JEFFERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREW GREEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASEER KHALID (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASHLEY HILL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRUCE BOHANNAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRISTOPHER BARTH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY AND CAMBSEV (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COLES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVE DEWSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID MOORE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ERU KYEYUNE-NYOMBI (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GILBERTO ROSADO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEOFF LOWE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEDLEY WRIGHT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEINRICH LIESNER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN (WATTIE) WATKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODICERS) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON MANCHAK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEN MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KYLE MAHAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LARS DAHLAGER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LEE BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARK BOSSERT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTY YOUNG  (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATT PISCIONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (PARTNER) MICHAEL PASTRONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NICHOLAS MILLER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NIGEL MILES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL RIDINGS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHILIP TRAUTMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAJ BADWAL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENE KEEMIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RICHARD LUPINSKY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB HERMANS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB FROM THE RSTHINKS EV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBERT GRACE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEPHEN PENN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THOMAS J. 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Ginger Campbell is a physician with a long-standing interest in mind-body medicine, the brain, and consciousness. In July 2014, she  left Emergency Medicine to begin a Fellowship in Palliative Care at the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB).  She practices Palliative Medicine at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.  She is currently the host of three podcasts including the Brain Science podcast which explores how recent scientific discoveries are unraveling age-old mysteries, such as intelligence, emotions, personality, and memory.  She also recently released a new book titled Are you Sure? The Unconscious Origins for Uncertainty.   In this episode we discuss: -Certainty and Uncertainty and why people seem more certain now then ever despite there being more uncertainty.   -The unconscious, free will and decision making and how they all fit together   -What it feels like to know in your gut.   -How do we have the ability to understand something immediately without conscious knowing?   -What neuroscience tell us about the mind and it’s limits.     WAITLIST FOR COURSE https://dramyrobbins.kartra.com/page/waitlist FOLLOW Dr. GINGER CAMPBELL https://www.virginiacampbellmd.com https://www.facebook.com/docartemis/   FOLLOW Dr. Amy Robbins www.dramyrobbins.com www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins dramyrobbins@gmail.com

Joy and Tait Cruse lost their precious son, Connor, to Stage IV neuroblastoma over ten years ago. They launched Team Connor in 2008 to honor their son's last wish--that no other child would have to fight the battle he fought. In July 2020, they received another blow--doctors diagnosed Tait with a form of leukemia typically seen in children. Joy sits down with the Honest Conversations crew to talk about God's presence and power in the midst of their worst fears.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.kcbi.org/honest-conversations/

Joy and Tait Cruse lost their precious son, Connor, to Stage IV neuroblastoma over ten years ago. They launched Team Connor in 2008 to honor their son's last wish--that no other child would have to fight the battle he fought. In July 2020, they received another blow--doctors diagnosed Tait with a form of leukemia typically seen in children. Joy sits down with the Honest Conversations crew to talk about God's presence and power in the midst of their worst fears.Find Joy's book, Hope Transformed: A Battle Strategy for Surviving Life's Greatest Trials, here: https://bit.ly/3fNYNZ8 Follow Team Connor and their fund-raising events here: https://teamconnor.org/Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscribe, rate, review, and share it? We'd also love for you to join the conversation! Reach out to us on the following platforms:Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongFFacebook: @HeartStrongFaithInstagram: @rebeccacarrell ; @lizannrodriguez ; @lizrodonthepod ; @heartstrongfaith

In July 2020 I started losing my hair and I knew that stress was the cause. I took a real look at what I was doing and today on the podcast I'm sharing some life changes I have made. In this episode I share some secrets about my life including a job update. Plus, I am doing the Covid Vaccine! It's a big episode and I hope you'll listen! Other things that might interest you Producer: Drew Erickson

In July 2019, Theron Lewis was in the process of scaling a short-term rental business when he read about a proposed ban on Airbnb in the city of Detroit. And his business life flashed before his eyes. Theron had no prior advocacy experience, but he knew he had to do something.Theron is the Founder of Sharing Detroit, a group of residents, small business owners and community leaders who support the fair regulation of short-term rentals in the State of Michigan. He is also the Founder and President of Capitol Rental Management, a full-service STR property management company with a portfolio of 18 properties in Detroit, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Theron joins me to share his story of STR advocacy, beginning with the rocky first steps (and missteps) he took to fight the proposed ban in Detroit. He explains how to go about engaging members of City Council and why you should start building relationships with these local leaders NOW—rather than waiting until regulations are on the table. Listen in for Theron’s insight on demonstrating how STR rules will impact marginalized communities and learn how building an advocacy group can benefit your business beyond preventing a ban on Airbnb!Topics CoveredWhat inspired Theron’s work around STR advocacyScaling Airbnb business in Detroit (8 properties)Read about proposed ordinance to ban AirbnbThe first steps Theron took to start an advocacy campaignFind out who to talk to, who spearheaded banStart talking to local hostsResearch on affordable housing, property valuesBuild team of volunteersTheron’s best advice on STR advocacy in your communityDon’t view city government as ‘bad guys’Build relationships with local leaders NOWShow impact of rules on marginalized communitiesDon’t be deterred by negativityBring hosts in to tell their storiesWhat you need to know about City Council meetingsAgenda of topics to cover available to publicPublic gets time to speak (1 to 3 minutes)How Airbnb helped with Theron’s fight against the banPresence at weekly meetings for credibilityProvide framework, help keep group informedThe turning point in Theron’s STR advocacy campaignFacebook ads to let people know about ordinanceEmail campaign to build 1,000-member communityPresence of 100 hosts at City Council meetingThe right way to engage City Council membersInvite consultant to advocacy meetingsHire consultant to get in room with politiciansWhat happened at the Detroit City Council voteOrdinance thrown out completelyCity Council shift to pro-Airbnb sentimentThe benefits of STR advocacy beyond preventing a banAlternative form of marketing for businessGet ahead of issues related to COVIDConnect with TheronSharing DetroitCapitol Rental ManagementTheron on LinkedInEmail theronlewis@capitolrentalmgmt.comEmail hello@sharingdetroit.comResourcesSTR LegendsDetroit’s 2019 Proposed STR RegulationsGoFundMeEmail jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comSponsorHostfully See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson recently announced they will not be releasing the Bronx Streetfighter as promised later this year. Remember, this was the street racer style bike that was supposed to have the new liquid-cooled Revolution Max engine with 117 HP and 70 pound-foot of torque. Harley says the Streetfighter won't release next year either and won't comment on whether the Streetfighter will ever be released at this point. See my YouTube video titled: New Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz Making Emergency Changes! Sales Plummeting!! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Harley says its immediate new product focus in 2021 will be on the launch of the Pan America, Harley's first adventure touring motorcycle and I’m actually very curious about this bike, as I also love adventure riding. But, I’ve said it before; If this bike is overpriced like the Livewire was when it was released, it will likely be a flop. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Harley continues to struggle here in 2020 and there are reports that 50 dealerships have closed or are in the process of closing and that “significantly more” will shut their doors this year. In July, Harley announced a five-year strategic plan after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a $92 million loss in the three months through June, with motorcycle sales plummeting 27%. This new overhaul includes vast changes to Harley’s operating model, updated motorcycles, new products, and a focus on accessories and general merchandise. We talk about this and a whole bunch more, so listen in to this podcast episode for all the details.  New Free Video Mentioned:  New Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz Making Emergency Changes! Sales Plummeting!! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? New Patrons: Ron Israel of Arlington, WA Corey Bloom of Junction City, Kansas Allen Stribling of College Park, Georgia Joe Tenne of Alexandria, VA Anthony Jackson of Vancleave, Mississippi Scott LeVin of Littleton, CO Nick Harding of Grest Linford, Great Britain Kerry McCallum of Gaithersburg, Maryland Kenneth Stumberg of Las Vegas, New Mexico If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Stephen Cooper Michael Watson of Evansville, Indiana William Cone of Spartanburg, South Carolina ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker      Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker

Disney designed the Ford pavilion at the ’64 World’s Fair Needed to propel a stream of vehicles along a track It was achieved by vertically mounted rubber wheels spun by electric motors which pushed against a flat plate on the underside of the vehicles That system was refined and used for Disneyland’s PeopleMover Debuted in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland on July 2, 1967 PeopleMover was always planned and planned to go through Space Port, and the station would be inside Space Port The track was originally planned to be much longer and go over the Grand Prix Raceway The upper concourse path was built but left empty during the building of the Magic Kingdom for the 1971 opening When Space Port became Space Mountain, it moved to outside the berm, so the track layout was scaled back and changed to the track today, and the station moved from Space Mountain to it’s own station in the middle of Tomorrowland and the StarJets would be placed on top, similar to Disneyland Space Mountain holds the garaging track and a maintenance spur The Orlando version would use something different Non moving, solid state linear induction motors, which have an unlimited life expectancy There are 630 Linear Induction Motors on the track, 10 feet apart, ensuring that 4 motors are always under each 5 car train Each motor has a proximity sensor to tell the motor when to power on and a speed sensor to indicate how much power the motor produces When a train approaches the motor turns on and pulls the steel plate under the car towards it To stop the cars, the magnetic field is reversed in the motor to push against the steel plate, and why a stopping car can go backwards Up to 30 5-car trains can carry 3,600 guests per hour along 4,600 feet of track Each car has minimal moving parts, so they are high reliability. There are four main wheels and 8 smaller guide wheels per car. Since all drive and braking propulsion is supplied by the linear motor, there is no traction requirement between the wheels and the track. Consequently, heat, dust, wind, and moisture have no effect on the system’s operation. The system can have up to 50% LIM failure at random positions and still function Speeds are between 1.8 to 6.8 mph Progress City model With the move of the Carousel of Progress to WDW, the model of Progress City would be moved to the PeopleMover track that was designed to hold a diorama It would be cut down to fit the size of the diorama opening Construction began in early 1973 The Grand Prix Raceway track was closed and modified to accommodate Space Mountain. During the closure, the PeopleMover track was built over the raceway It cost $10 million to build The Star Jets opened 11/28/74 The PeopleMover opened 7/1/75 and dedicated in April 1976 It opened as the WEDWay PeopleMover and was an “E” Ticket attraction, but was changed to a “D” Ticket in Fall 1976 It was originally sponsored by the Edison Electrical Institute The original ride was narrated by Jack Wagner and ran from 1975 - 1985 and the Edison Electrical Institute sponsorship also ended He is famous for the various announcements over the park PA, for parades, special events, etc. He also did voice work for the Walt Disney World Resort, and for the attractions themselves, including instructions, emergency precautions, and safety spiels. Because of the prevalence of his voice over the park, his nickname was "The Voice of Disneyland". "Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas." Jack Wagner co-arranged the updated soundtrack for the Main Street Electrical Parade, used in various iterations of the parade from 1977 to 2009. Wagner was inducted as a Disney Legend posthumously in 2005. The narration was changed in 1985 and ran until 1994 It was narrated by ORAC-1, the commuter computer The narration was changed with the retheming of Tomorrowland in June 1994. It was narrated by Peter Renaday. The name was changed to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, and it was the MetroLiner Blue Line The narration was changed once again in October 2, 2009 to the current spiel by Mike Brassell, which harkens back to the ORAC-1 spiel and tone The lighting system was also changed to color changing LEDs August 5, 2010, the name changed to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover In 2013, the Progress City model was refurbished, the first time since 1975 In February 1974, WED created the Community Transport Services division to promote the WedWay in real world situations The first proposal was in 1976 for the then new WDW Village A new enclosed car design would be able to travel inclines It would offer on demand cars to a specified destination The route would service the shopping village, the hotel plaza, and a proposed office park A monorail from the Epcot area would meet an aerial station straddling Buena Vista Drive The monorail would run down the central median with the WedWay crossing at a lower level The multi level station would have escalator, elevator and stair access From the station, the WedWay would form a continuous loop line around the WDW Village Another change was this system had spur station tracks so moving cars could pass other cars parked at stops The SunTrust Bank was the only part of the office plaza built and the project quietly died. The original plans of Epcot had WedWay in 1975 and 1976 Communicore was built to take an elevated Wedway track; that’s why it’s two stories tall In July 1979, the Houston Airport agreed to purchase a WedWay system to link the terminals and hotel It opened in September, 1981 The Community Transport Services division was sold to Bombardier Bombardier installed a WedWay system that links the US Capitol to the Dirksen and Hart buildings in 1993

Women in the Kitchen, 12 Essential Cookbook Writers Who Defined the Way We Eat Anne Willan Women cookbook writers have had an enormous influence on the way we eat today. In her latest book, Women in the Kitchen: Twelve Essential Cookbook Writers Who Defined the Way We Eat, from 1661 to Today, Anne Willan profiles twelve of these women–from Hannah Woolley in the mid-1600s to Fannie Farmer, Edna Lewis, Alice Waters, and her dear friend, Julia Child. From her home in London, via Zoom, Anne will discuss the lives and works of these women, whose landmark books have defined cooking over the past three hundred years. Highlighting their historical contributions and most representative recipes, Anne shows how they created the foundation of the American table. Anne will discuss these topics in a conversation with CHC President Scott Warner, and will gladly take your questions at the end of her program.. Biography: Anne Willan has more than 50 years of experience as a cooking teacher, author, and culinary historian. The founder of renowned French cooking school La Varenne, Anne was inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Hall of Fame for her “body of work” in May, 2013. She has also received the International Association of Culinary Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award, multiple James Beard Foundation Awards for her cookbooks, and was named Bon Appétit magazine’s Cooking Teacher of the Year in 2000. In July 2014, Anne was awarded the rank of Chevalier of the French the Légion d’Honneur for her accomplishments in promoting the gastronomy of France. Her more than 30 books include La Varenne Pratique, (1989); The Country Cooking of France, (2007); and The Cookbook Library, (2012). Recorded on November 28, 2020 via Zoom www,CulinaryHistorians.org