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Execution by lethal injection is seen by many Americans as a less barbaric alternative than older methods like hanging, firing squads and electrocution. It is easy to assume that the process must resemble euthanasia procedures for terminally ill people or pets. The reality is very different, says Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and death penalty expert.   Lain didn't initially intend to make the death penalty her primary area of study, she tells the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles in this episode of the Modern Law Library. A former prosecutor in Virginia, Lain did not begin her work out of opposition to the death penalty. But the more she discovered about the realities of the administration of lethal injections, the more she was compelled to demystify the process.   In Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection, Lain upends a lot of conventional wisdom about lethal injections. For example, the three-drug protocol used by most states was not a drug cocktail arrived at through scientific research. Rather, in 1977, after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed executions to resume after a 10-year hiatus, Oklahoma medical examiner Dr. Jay Chapman was asked by a state legislator to come up with an alternative to the state's rickety electric chair. Though Chapman admitted he was “an expert in dead bodies but not an expert in getting them that way,” he proposed combining sodium thiopental, pancuronium bromide and potassium chloride. “You wanted to make sure the prisoner was dead at the end, so why not add a third drug,” the book quotes Chapman as saying. “Why does it matter why I chose it?” In contrast, an overdose of a single drug, pentobarbital, is what is commonly used by veterinarians in animal euthanasia.   “Lethal injection is not based on science,” Lain writes. “It is based on the illusion of science, the assumption of science.”   In this episode, Lain and Rawles also discuss botched executions, shady sources used by states to procure the drugs used for lethal injections, and how Lain's scholarship has impacted her views of capital punishment as a whole.

Execution by lethal injection is seen by many Americans as a less barbaric alternative than older methods like hanging, firing squads and electrocution. It is easy to assume that the process must resemble euthanasia procedures for terminally ill people or pets. The reality is very different, says Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and death penalty expert.   Lain didn't initially intend to make the death penalty her primary area of study, she tells the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles in this episode of the Modern Law Library. A former prosecutor in Virginia, Lain did not begin her work out of opposition to the death penalty. But the more she discovered about the realities of the administration of lethal injections, the more she was compelled to demystify the process.   In Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection, Lain upends a lot of conventional wisdom about lethal injections. For example, the three-drug protocol used by most states was not a drug cocktail arrived at through scientific research. Rather, in 1977, after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed executions to resume after a 10-year hiatus, Oklahoma medical examiner Dr. Jay Chapman was asked by a state legislator to come up with an alternative to the state's rickety electric chair. Though Chapman admitted he was “an expert in dead bodies but not an expert in getting them that way,” he proposed combining sodium thiopental, pancuronium bromide and potassium chloride. “You wanted to make sure the prisoner was dead at the end, so why not add a third drug,” the book quotes Chapman as saying. “Why does it matter why I chose it?” In contrast, an overdose of a single drug, pentobarbital, is what is commonly used by veterinarians in animal euthanasia.   “Lethal injection is not based on science,” Lain writes. “It is based on the illusion of science, the assumption of science.”   In this episode, Lain and Rawles also discuss botched executions, shady sources used by states to procure the drugs used for lethal injections, and how Lain's scholarship has impacted her views of capital punishment as a whole.

In Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives, the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness for anyone undergoing a major life transition. In conversation with Meghan Keane, the founder and managing producer for NPR's Life Kit, and the author of Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner.  This program was held on April 1, 2025. 

I'm chatting today with Jezmina and Paulina about their new book, Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling! In Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling, Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele share the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or popularized by the Roma, including card reading, palmistry, dream divination, and tea-leaf and coffee reading. They share exercises to strengthen your intuition and discover your natural gifts, and explain how divination helps with shadow work, blockages, and self-awareness. Find More: romanistanpodcast.com jezminavonthiele.com romaniholistic.com https://www.instagram.com/jezmina.vonthiele https://www.instagram.com/romanistanpodcast https://www.instagram.com/romaniholistic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

This week, we're diving into one of our favorite topics again, as we take a look into a truly unique Skinwalker story. In Secrets of the Skinwalker: Death Bed Confessions we weave our way through a highly detailed, and incredibly wild account wherein a man on his deathbed passes on all the knowledge and lore he has on the subject. Passing the proverbial torch to the next generation to carry. It's a wild ride, buckle up. We'll see you on the inside. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Sorry For Saying Skinwalker So Much 0:26 - Intro Music 1:46 - Check Out The Upgraded Website / Fresh New MERCH! www.thefreakydeaky.com 2:47 - Awesome Skinwalker Story on the Books Today 3:50 - A Bit About Sam 4:45 - Father John, The Medicine Man 6:10 - Skinwalker Sightings on The Reservation 7:28 - John Performs a Cleansing Ritual 8:18 - The Process of Becoming a Skinwalker 10:12 - John's Diagnosis & Secrets to Share 11:52 - 2 Grown Men Struggle to Say Yenaldooshi 12:55 - More Than Medicine Men, Animal Skins & Black Magic 16:02 - Drawing Similarities to Algonquin Wendigo Lore 19:12 - What is Corpse Powder Used For? 21:52 - Portals, Demons & Interdimensional Communication 25:16 - Open Range on Amazon Prime. Watch it. It's amazing. 25:44 - What's on the Other Side of These Portals..? 26:22 - Interacting w/ Chindi's: Evil Spirits of the Deceased 29:16 - Group of Folks, A Weird Old Witch & A Haunting Dream 31:51 - Training Apprentices in the Dark Arts 33:16 - These Creatures Actually Can Transform into Animals 34:40 - Keep It Secret & Skinwalker Protection Items 36:55 - Words Have Power & A Hospitalization 38:22 - Family Stalked By Skinwalkers 41:34 - Very Old. Very Powerful. Very Evil. 43:30 - He Lamen-ented, Lamanitited, Lamented. 45:42 - Something Dark Had Set It's Eyes on Him.. 46:37 - Recap & Discussion 52:02 - Outro ----- Come join our Facebook Group! Chat with us and other like-minded friends of the show. Drop your episode suggestions, personal paranormal experiences, memes, and general discussion on paranormal phenomena & topical events!   TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb If you're enjoying the show, please take a second to leave us a 5-Star Review and consider sharing the show with your friends and family! It's the single best way to help us move up the charts and beat those pesky algorithms. Have You Ever Experienced Something Paranormal? We want to hear your story! Use the email below to submit paranormal experiences, episode suggestions, or general feedback on ways we can improve the quality of the show: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com Official TFD Merch: TFD Merch Subscribe to The Freaky Deaky on YouTube and Follow Us on Social Media For Photos, Video Shorts & Behind The Scenes Looks From Each Episode: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3goj7SP Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb TikTok: https://bit.ly/35lNOlu Website: The Freaky Deaky Podcast  

Subconscious Realms Episode 227 - Night Of Pan Ritual/Hellier Season 2 Synchronicities/Secrets Of The Real Black Lodge - Sir Allen Greenfield & Nyx.. Ladies & Gentlemen, on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we welcome back Nyx & Sir Allen Greenfield to discuss The Night Of Pan Ritual, Hellier Season 2 Synchronicities & Sir Allen's latest book - Secrets Of The Real Black Lodge. Yet more Mind-Blowing Craziness from Allen & Nyx...

Indiana Jim asks:In Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile, chapter 18, you write about the protagonists making adult moral choices. Can you go a little deeper into specifically how modern YA fiction manifest the “native idealism, flippant _fait accompl_i, and/or deep self-seriousness,” and how to avoid it? Resources MentionedThe Secrets of … The post Question 1041: Adult Moral Choices in YA Stories appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE STAND WITH UKRAINE. In today's episode, we discuss the ongoing cyber threat from Russia amid the tensions and attack on Ukraine. The Topic of The Week looks at the concept of Zero Trust and why we need it. In Secrets from the SOC we openly discuss what not taking tools we use and how they help us! We hope you enjoy.

“GIVE ME FIVE MINUTES and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life.” So says T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. Eker's revolutionary approach reveals the missing link that explains why some people create financial success while others do not. Instead of offering the standard “how-to” investment advice and objectives—the fruits of success—this landmark book focuses on the “inner game” of money—the roots of success.    Secrets of the Millionaire Mind is virtually two books in one. The first part explains how each of us has a “financial thermostat” already established in our subconscious mind that determines our financial destiny. As Eker reveals, you can have all the real estate, stock market and business knowledge in the world, but until you change your financial thermostat, you will never change your financial life. Eker demystifies how our personal economic settings are created and outlines the specific steps necessary to change them. In the second part, Eker unveils the 17 specific ways in which rich people think and act differently from the rest of us, allowing readers to recognize how their own tendencies are stopping them from reaching their economic potential. By following the 17 examples, we too can develop an “inner financial blueprint” to live by, so that we not only create success but keep it and grow it.     Secrets of the Millionaire Mind shows that the key to wealth lies in creating a supportive, wealth-producing belief structure. It boils down to this: to get rich, we must think rich. Using the high-energy breakthrough techniques, conversational style and accelerated learning processes for which he is famous as a speaker, Eker shows us:• How our personal “money blueprint” determines the course of our financial lives • The cause of almost all financial problems• Specific inner strategies that allow you to create wealth and keep it• Success habits of the truly rich• Powerful “declarations” to drive new success beliefs into our subconscious to replace old, self-defeating habits    In Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, Eker delivers an innovative, proven program that is a must-read—and do—for all those who recognize there must be a better way to financial freedom.=====MEET JASON BARLOW, RMT=====I specialize in helping busy parents feel healthy, happy and energized.My accomplishments include:Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Massage Therapist in the Foothills (Alberta)Author of the 15-Step Playbook for Pain ReliefCreator of the First Aid for Pain Relief ProgramRegistered Massage TherapistCHEK Exercise CoachCHEK Nutrition & Lifestyle CoachCertified PosturologistBuddhist Meditation Teacher=====FREE, INSTANT ACCESS TO THE 15-STEP PLAYBOOK FOR PAIN RELIEF EBOOK=====Visit www.jasonbarlowrmt.com (digital) or purchase a paperback or Kindle edition on Amazon.First Aid for Pain Relief Rx ProgramsDownload and instantly access a more extensive program for your stress, tension and pain at - www.jasonbarlowrmt.com/shop=====HANG WITH ME ON THE SOCIALS:=====www.playbookforpainrelief.comwww.Instagram.com/jasonbarlowrmtwww.Facebook.com/jasonbarlowrmtwww.Twitter.com/jasonbarlowrmtwww.LinkedIn.com/company/jasonbarlowrmtwww.jasonbarlowrmt.com/blog#family #healthy #relax #healthylifestyle #yyc #massage #stressrelief #okotoks

In Secrets of Whales, award-winning National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. He reveals that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to migration techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to making lifelong friendships to organized social customs like singing contests to grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones. Here, these alluring creatures are revealed in all their glory: a potent symbol of how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves—and our planet. The four-part series is executive produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.

In Secrets of Whales, award-winning National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. He reveals that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to migration techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to making lifelong friendships to organized social customs like singing contests to grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones. Here, these alluring creatures are revealed in all their glory: a potent symbol of how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves—and our planet. The four-part series is executive produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.

In Secrets of Whales, award-winning National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. He reveals that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to migration techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to making lifelong friendships to organized social customs like singing contests to grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones. Here, these alluring creatures are revealed in all their glory: a potent symbol of how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves—and our planet. The four-part series is executive produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.

In Secrets of Whales, award-winning National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. He reveals that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to migration techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to making lifelong friendships to organized social customs like singing contests to grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones. Here, these alluring creatures are revealed in all their glory: a potent symbol of how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves—and our planet. The four-part series is executive produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.

As we wrap up the decade, I've reflected on the two books I've gifted the most within the past ten years. (Outside of my two best-selling books) These books have been pivotal in my leadership journey - I share why in this episode of the PowerBanking Podcast. Secrets of Six-Figure Women. Amazon.com Book Summary: Quietly and steadily, the number of women making six figures or more is increasing and continues to rise at a rate faster than for men. From entrepreneurs to corporate executives, from white-collar professionals to freelancers and part-timers, women are forging careers with considerable financial success. In Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Barbara Stanny, journalist, motivational speaker, and financial educator, identifies the seven key strategies of female high-earners: A Profit Motive, Audacity, Resilience, Encouragement, Self-Awareness, Non-attachment, and Financial Know-How. Based on extensive research and hundreds of interviews, including more than 150 women whose annual earnings range from $100,000 to $7 million, Barbara Stanny turns each of the six-figure traits into a specific strategy for upping earnings. By rigorously fine-tuning them, readers can, step-by-step, climb the income ladder. The Power of Focus Book Summary from Amazon.com More than 600,000 people around the world have been captivated by the simple, practical, and profound strategies contained in the original bestseller, The Power of Focus. Now a decade later, authors Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt have joined forces to create a special 10th Anniversary Edition of this enduring classic. Each of these masters of business and personal development provides a crystal-clear picture of why your ability to focus is even more vital today in determining your future success. Readers will discover: The keys to prosperity in a turbulent economy A personal look at the last ten years through the experienced eyes of Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt: Insights on where to sharpen your focus, capitalizing on the new currency in business, and a Reality Check questionnaire to help you focus and follow-through How to dramatically leverage your income using relationships and technology Inspiring success stories from readers who have implemented The Power of Focus strategies What book are books have you gifted most in this decade? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/support

Scott Kupor is the managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz. He has overseen the firm’s rapid growth to one hundred fifty employees and more than $7 billion in assets under management. What are venture capitalists saying about your startup behind closed doors? And what can you do to influence that conversation? If Silicon Valley is the greatest wealth-generating machine in the world, Sand Hill Road is its humming engine. That’s where you’ll find the biggest names in venture capital, including famed VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, where lawyer-turned-entrepreneur-turned-VC Scott Kupor serves as managing partner. Whether you’re trying to get a new company off the ground or scale an existing business to the next level, you need to understand how VCs think. In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Kupor explains exactly how VCs decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal and make the most of their relationships with VCs. Kupor explains, for instance: Why most VCs typically invest in only one startup in a given business category. Why the skill you need most when raising venture capital is the ability to tell a compelling story. How to handle a “down round,” when startups have to raise funds at a lower valuation than in the previous round. What to do when VCs get too entangled in the day-to-day operations of the business. Why you need to build relationships with potential acquirers long before you decide to sell. Michael digs into Kupor’s firsthand experiences, insider advice, and practical takeaways. His book Secrets of Sand Hill Road is the guide every entrepreneur needs to turn their startup into the next unicorn.

Although there were only two episodes to talk about, there was plenty of discussions to be had on this month’s Star Wars Resistance Report. In “Secrets and Holograms”, we get into Doza’s massive secret, Kaz finally getting to spy, and the first instance of video games being played in a Star Wars TV show. Then, in “Station Theta Black”, things get real as Poe and Kaz head out on a mission assigned to them by General Leia Organa! Over the course of the episode, we talk about the state of the galaxy, the importance of reading supplemental material to enhance your Resistance experience, and how much we miss Neeku in these two episodes. All this and much more on our last episode of 2018. Happy New Year, everyone!

In summer 2010, the United States and the Republic of Indonesia explored deep-sea Indonesian waters that had never been seen before. Together they discovered fascinating areas of the Coral Triangle, where the Indian and Pacific Oceans meet. In Secrets of the Deep Ocean you'll learn about how we explore the ocean, and see a massive undersea volcano and exciting, unusual and often weird-looking creatures that share our planet. Video courtesy of R. Rivera, NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, INDEX-SATAL 2010.