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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brent Bennett, Ph.D., is the policy director for Life: Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to raise America's energy IQ and promote human flourishing through energy freedom. Dr. Bennett is responsible for Life: Powered's research and policy development, leading efforts to roll back electricity subsidies, end electric vehicle subsidies and mandates, stop discrimination against responsible energy producers, and promote grid reliability.

Home Staging for Real Estate Investors: How Presentation Affects Sale Price, Days on Market, and ROI Home staging is one of the most underused tools in a real estate investor's toolkit. Most investors treat it as an optional expense. The ones who understand it treat it as a marketing strategy that directly affects what a property sells for and how fast it sells. In this episode, Alisa Sparks, founder and CEO of Linden Creek, breaks down the business case for professional home staging, what it actually costs, and what investors consistently get wrong when they try to do it themselves. About Alisa Sparks Alisa Sparks is the Founder and CEO of Linden Creek, a luxury interior design and home staging franchise with 22 locations across the country. Before founding Linden Creek, Alisa worked in corporate and military finance. She brings a data-first approach to staging, focusing on ROI, days on market, and the psychology of how buyers experience a property. What We Cover in This Episode Why vacant homes sell slower and for less than staged homes The psychology of staged vs. unstaged properties and how buyer behavior changes The $50,000 difference: a real A/B case study using two identical townhouse floor plans What home staging actually costs ($4,000 to $10,000) versus furnishing a property yourself ($15,000 to $60,000) How stagers think about MLS photography, buyer traffic flow, and storytelling in a space The difference between staging for sale and designing for a homeowner Why virtual staging falls short when buyers walk through the door Common DIY staging mistakes: wrong furniture scale, mismatched quality, poor accessorizing How to use staging to offset property flaws that can't be fixed (small kitchens, awkward layouts, neighbor issues) When to bring in a stager during the selling process and how long to keep furniture in place The competitive advantage of staging in markets where only 20% of listings do it How Linden Creek uses AI tools to scale marketing output with a small team Key Insight Two identical townhouse units. Same floor plan, same location, same everything. One sat vacant and sold in four months for around $600,000. The other was staged. It sold within the first week for $50,000 more. That one variable — staging — was the only thing that changed. Alisa has collected dozens of case studies like this across eight years and hundreds of properties. Why This Episode Matters Most real estate investors focus their capital on what's inside the walls — HVAC, plumbing, flooring. Alisa's argument is that the last 5% of the budget, spent on how the property looks and feels on the day it hits the market, often has the highest return. If you're flipping houses, selling rentals, or trying to lease model units faster, this episode gives you a framework for making that decision with real numbers. Find Out More Website: www.linden-creek.com Instagram: @lindencreek_ Instagram: @Alisa_Sparks LinkedIn (Company): www.linkedin.com/company/linden-creek LinkedIn (Alisa Sparks): www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LindenCreek Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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Lehmann, Mark S. Malhotra, Ralph F. Goldman, Jeffrey Hopkins, and Mark D. Epstein. “Body Temperature Changes During the Practice of g Tum-mo Yoga.” Nature 295 (1982): 234–236.Benson, Herbert, Mark S. Malhotra, Ralph F. Goldman, Gregory D. Jacobs, and Jeffrey Hopkins. “Three Case Reports of the Metabolic and Electroencephalographic Changes During Advanced Buddhist Meditation Techniques.” Behavioral Medicine 16, no. 2 (1990): 90–95.Bremer, Brandon, Lorenzo Wu, Zoran Josipovic, and colleagues. “Mindfulness Meditation Increases Default Mode, Salience, and Central Executive Network Connectivity.” Scientific Reports 12 (2022).Brewer, Judson A., Patrick D. Worhunsky, Jeremy R. Gray, Yi-Yuan Tang, Jochen Weber, and Hedy Kober. “Meditation Experience Is Associated with Differences in Default Mode Network Activity and Connectivity.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 108, no. 50 (2011): 20254–20259.Britton, Willoughby B. and colleagues. Research associated with the “Varieties of Contemplative Experience” project on meditation-related challenges, adverse effects, and safety considerations in contemplative practice.Crowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum sub figura IX. In the A∴A∴ training corpus. Relevant sections include asana, pranayama, and dharana as foundational magical exercises.Dennison, Paul. “Insights From an EEG Study of Buddhist Jhāna Meditation.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 13 (2019).Fialoke, Shantala, Helen Weng, and colleagues. “Functional Connectivity Changes in Meditators and Novices During Yoga Nidra Practice.” Scientific Reports 14 (2024).Fox, Kieran C. R., Savannah Nijeboer, Matthew L. Dixon, James L. Floman, Melissa Ellamil, Samuel P. Rumak, Peter Sedlmeier, and Kalina Christoff. “Is Meditation Associated with Altered Brain Structure? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Morphometric Neuroimaging in Meditation Practitioners.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 43 (2014): 48–73.Hölzel, Britta K., James Carmody, Mark Vangel, Christina Congleton, Sita M. Yerramsetti, Tim Gard, and Sara W. Lazar. “Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density.” Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging 191, no. 1 (2011): 36–43.Kozhevnikov, Maria, Olesya Louchakova, Zoran Josipovic, and Michael A. Motes. “The Enhancement of Visuospatial Processing Efficiency Through Buddhist Deity Meditation.” Psychological Science 20, no. 5 (2009): 645–653.Kozhevnikov, Maria, John A. Elliott, Jennifer Shephard, and Klaus Gramann. “Neurocognitive and Somatic Components of Temperature Increases During g-Tummo Meditation: Legend and Reality.” PLOS ONE 8, no. 3 (2013): e58244.Laukkonen, Ruben E., and Heleen A. Slagter. “From Many to (N)one: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128 (2021): 199–217.Lomas, Tim, Juan Carlos Ivtzan, and Itai K. Fu. “A Systematic Review of the Neurophysiology of Mindfulness on EEG Oscillations.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 57 (2015): 401–410.Lott, James P., Richard J. Davidson, John D. Dunne, Thupten Jinpa, Antoine Lutz, and colleagues. “No Detectable Electroencephalographic Activity After Clinical Declaration of Death Among Tibetan Buddhist Meditators in Apparent Tukdam.” Frontiers in Psychology 11 (2021): 599190.Lutz, Antoine, Lawrence L. Greischar, Nancy B. Rawlings, Matthieu Ricard, and Richard J. Davidson. “Long-term Meditators Self-induce High-amplitude Gamma Synchrony During Mental Practice.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 101, no. 46 (2004): 16369–16373.Lutz, Antoine, Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, Tom Johnstone, and Richard J. Davidson. “Regulation of the Neural Circuitry of Emotion by Compassion Meditation: Effects of Meditative Expertise.” PLoS ONE 3, no. 3 (2008): e1897.Matko, Karin, Peter Sedlmeier, and colleagues. “Adverse Effects of Meditation and Mindfulness in Clinical Practice.” 2025.Patanjali. Yoga Sutras. Especially Book III, traditionally describing dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.Riegner, Gretchen, Fadel Zeidan, and colleagues. “Disentangling Self from Pain: Mindfulness Meditation-Induced Pain Relief Is Driven by Thalamic-Default Mode Network Decoupling.” Pain 164, no. 2 (2023): 280–291.Tang, Yi-Yuan, Britta K. Hölzel, and Michael I. Posner. “The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience 16 (2015): 213–225.Vago, David R., and David A. Silbersweig. “Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-transcendence: A Framework for Understanding the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 6 (2012): 296.Zeidan, Fadel, and colleagues. Research on mindfulness meditation, pain modulation, attention, and the neural mechanisms of pain relief.Slagter, Heleen A., Antoine Lutz, Lawrence L. Greischar, Andrew D. Francis, Sander Nieuwenhuis, James M. Davis, and Richard J. Davidson. “Mental Training Affects Distribution of Limited Brain Resources.” PLOS Biology 5, no. 6 (2007): e138. Use for: Attentional blink, limited attention, and meditation changing how the brain allocates resources.Hölzel, Britta K., James Carmody, Mark Vangel, Christina Congleton, Sita M. Yerramsetti, Tim Gard, and Sara W. Lazar. “Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density.” Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging 191, no. 1 (2011): 36–43. Use for: Neuroplasticity, repeated practice leaving measurable marks on the brain, and the “practice writes itself into the practitioner” idea.Laukkonen, Ruben E., and Heleen A. Slagter. “From Many to (N)one: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128 (2021): 199–217. Use for: Predictive processing, the brain as a prediction machine, meditation loosening automatic models, and the “veil” argument.Lutz, Antoine, Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, Tom Johnstone, and Richard J. Davidson. “Regulation of the Neural Circuitry of Emotion by Compassion Meditation: Effects of Meditative Expertise.” PLOS ONE 3, no. 3 (2008): e1897. Use for: Compassion meditation, loving-kindness, emotional circuitry, and training compassion as a repeatable state rather than just a moral idea.Kok, Bethany E., Kimberly A. Coffey, Michael A. Cohn, Lahnna I. Catalino, Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, Sara B. Algoe, Marc A. Brantley, and Barbara L. Fredrickson. “How Positive Emotions Build Physical Health: Perceived Positive Social Connections Account for the Upward Spiral Between Positive Emotions and Vagal Tone.” Psychological Science 24, no. 7 (2013): 1123–1132. Use for: Loving-kindness, social connection, vagal tone, and the cautious “social nervous system” bridge.Black, David S., and George M. Slavich. “Mindfulness Meditation and the Immune System: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1373, no. 1 (2016): 13–24. Use for: Immune-system caution, inflammation markers, cell-mediated immunity, biological aging, and why this material should be framed as tentative rather than miracle healing.Burić, Ivana, Miguel Farias, Jonathan Jong, Christopher Mee, and Inti A. Brazil. “What Is the Molecular Signature of Mind–Body Interventions? A Systematic Review of Gene Expression Changes Induced by Meditation and Related Practices.” Frontiers in Immunology 8 (2017): 670. Use for: Stress biology, inflammatory gene expression, NF-kB-related language, and the cautious claim that mind-body practices may affect biology below ordinary mood.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

Feeling anxious? Your body might need to down-regulate. Feeling depressed? Your body might need to up-regulate. This modulation of finding balance can be achieved in two ways, through a simple supportive practice Luis offers, and through food. Food affects our biology 24 hours a day. What we eat can activate us into a fight-or-flight response, effectively inducing stress. Or, we can consciously alchemize our food to support our body to be in a place of balance. No shame either way. Eating to balance the nervous system helps the body build capacity to be seen. Luis recommends a snack practice to experiment with and see how your body responds. Here are a few ways to learn more: Luis's book Food Therapy, find it at your local bookstore, library, or as an audiobook: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookThe next six month Embodied Nutrition Slow Group, starting July 7 https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the upcoming 6 month "Embodied Nutrition" program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

Recent energy price increases are placing a disproportionate burden on low-income households, with government supports only partly offsetting the impact. That's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Joining Anton to discuss these findings was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor at the ESRI.

What if one of the most powerful medicines for longevity, resilience, happiness, cognitive health, and disease prevention wasn't found in a supplement, a prescription, or a cutting-edge biohack—but in the people around you? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien dives into one of the most overlooked health crises of our time: loneliness. Drawing from the landmark 85-year Harvard Adult Development Study, the U.S. Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic report, Blue Zones research, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, Darin reveals why meaningful human connection may be one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity ever discovered. From oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, vagal tone, and nervous system regulation to suburban design, social media, and the collapse of community structures, Darin exposes the hidden biological costs of isolation—and offers a practical roadmap for rebuilding the human connections we were biologically designed to need.     What You'll Learn The stunning findings from Harvard's 85-year Adult Development Study Why relationships outperform wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise as predictors of well-being How loneliness increases the risk of premature death, dementia, heart disease, and stroke Why social isolation creates measurable biological stress responses The role of oxytocin in lowering inflammation and regulating stress How human connection affects the autonomic nervous system Why Blue Zone communities consistently prioritize social connection The biological difference between digital interaction and real human presence How modern architecture and technology contribute to loneliness Why community is a biological necessity—not a luxury Practical ways to rebuild meaningful relationships today How connection may be one of the most powerful health interventions available   Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste and reducing plastic waste 00:02:49 – The most powerful health study ever conducted 00:03:01 – Harvard follows 724 people for 85 years 00:03:40 – The surprising predictor of a long, healthy life 00:04:00 – Why relationships beat wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise 00:04:42 – The Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic warning 00:05:19 – Introducing the medicine you're not taking 00:05:53 – The health benefits of genuine community 00:06:21 – The fatal convenience of modern life 00:06:47 – Replacing human connection with digital connection 00:07:12 – Why modern convenience may be creating isolation 00:07:23 – Social isolation and premature mortality 00:08:02 – Loneliness and the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day 00:08:43 – Increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia 00:09:10 – Why loneliness is a biological threat 00:09:52 – The science behind social isolation 00:10:11 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:12:06 – Humans as the most socially dependent species 00:12:53 – Why connection regulates the nervous system 00:13:29 – The autonomic nervous system and social safety 00:13:56 – The brain's constant question: Am I safe? 00:14:03 – The biology of belonging 00:14:24 – The ventral vagal state explained 00:14:55 – Why connection creates measurable physiological changes 00:15:03 – What happens when isolation becomes chronic 00:15:52 – Oxytocin: far more than the "love hormone" 00:16:20 – Eye contact, touch, meals, and human bonding 00:16:42 – How oxytocin lowers stress and inflammation 00:17:04 – Why no supplement can replace connection 00:17:17 – The pharmacology of authentic human moments 00:18:06 – Free medicine hidden in plain sight 00:18:39 – Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones 00:19:29 – What the world's longest-lived populations have in common 00:19:36 – Okinawa's lifelong friendship circles 00:20:08 – Sardinia's active elders and social roles 00:20:40 – Greece's culture of connection and communal meals 00:21:03 – Why longevity wasn't hacked—it was lived 00:21:38 – Social connection as the foundation of daily life 00:22:01 – The shocking decline in face-to-face interaction 00:22:21 – Young people losing 70% of in-person social time 00:22:58 – How community was systematically dismantled 00:23:00 – Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone 00:23:49 – Doing life together versus doing life alone 00:24:05 – How suburban design creates isolation 00:24:49 – The built environment shapes human behavior 00:24:55 – Social media and the promise of connection 00:25:20 – Why digital connection fails biologically 00:25:33 – Social comparison, anxiety, and nervous system stress 00:25:49 – More connected online, more isolated in reality 00:26:03 – A call to action: treating relationships like health practices 00:27:00 – Practical ways to rebuild community 00:28:00 – Prioritizing people over convenience 00:29:00 – Deep conversations, presence, and intentional connection 00:30:00 – Reclaiming community in modern life 00:31:00 – Final thoughts on connection, belonging, and health 00:31:53 – Closing remarks and outro     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The longest-running study in human history reached a conclusion that should fundamentally change how we think about health: the quality of our relationships predicts our happiness, resilience, and longevity more than almost anything else. Human connection isn't a luxury, a personality trait, or a nice bonus when life slows down. It is biology. It is medicine. And in a world increasingly designed for isolation, rebuilding community may be one of the most important health decisions we ever make."     Bibliography/Sources: Primary Research — Loneliness, Social Isolation & Health Associated Press. (2023, May 2). Surgeon general: Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/surgeon-general-loneliness-poses-health-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). Perceived social isolation and cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447–454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2009.06.005 Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316 Office of the Surgeon General. (2023). 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A comprehensive look at lifestyle factors and cancer rates among both older and younger people has left many people scratching their heads. The UK study examined a range of exposures and lifestyle factors trying to elucidate relationships, especially those that … What accounts for increases in colorectal cancer among younger people? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Life can feel heavy at times, especially with all the news and constant input from the outside world we're exposed to on a daily basis. As a result, we're all feeling the pressure — the pressure to create the life we want, the pressure that time is running out, and the pressure caused by so much restlessness in the world.But amidst all this pressure, we often forget to enjoy ourselves and have fun. And I know you might be thinking, “How are we meant to have fun when things feel so hard?”Well, what if I told you that the lack of fun and play in your life is actually making the things you want to create much harder to manifest?If you keep waiting to reach your destination — the one you've decided will finally make you successful and happy — before you allow yourself to have fun, won't the entire journey feel miserable?Not only does the absence of fun and play make it harder for you to succeed and attract what you want, but you're also hating the process. And I don't know about you, but that sounds awful to me!So how can we change this mindset? And how does shifting your energy and perspective toward having more fun actually unlock more of your creative power?Let's dive into it in today's episode!Connect with Manouk: Email:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ info@nouksgoddessacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for a Free intuitive Analysis Here⁠⁠Join The NewsLetter and Stay up to date with FreeLive Events and Webinars:⁠Join the Free Newsletter⁠Dive deeper inside the Free Goddess Academy Membership:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://portal.nouksgoddessacademy.com/Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to explore more of our programs?Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nouksgoddessacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come hang out with me!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/manoukvink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/Manoukvink⁠

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[Video below] Floresville customers will soon see a rate increase in their water and wastewater utility bills. The Floresville City Council approved the rate change May 28 — which has not changed in 10 years — following a presentation by Kayley Poston of Communities Unlimited. She said the city needs to have at least a 1.0 operating ratio to be considered for grant or state agency funding. “They want to see that the system can pay for itself,” Poston said. “At this point, the water system cannot financially sustain just the financial expenses for the water side.” The new fees... Article Link

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Senior Associate Editor Steve Hallo discusses his reporting that details how the Illinois Senate's passage of an automobile insurance rate bill is triggering warnings from insurance industry trade groups of impending rate increases should the legislation be enacted.

In This Hour:-- Federal's announcement of the 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak high velocity ammo excites hunters and long range shooters, but the U.S. military has been experimenting with much higher pressures and velocities.  Mike Milhalski of Sons Of Liberty Gun Works shares some of what they have learned, and how this will change rifles, optics, and more.--  Is there any reason to own a .38 Super handgun?--  Physics is real, and higher velocity ammunition certainly increases felt recoilGun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

The current structural shift centers on the transfer of accountability for AI risk from vendors and regulators to managed service providers (MSPs). Vendors such as Anthropic and Microsoft are expanding their enterprise-focused AI channel programs and services tracks, while regulators pull back from enforcement, leaving MSPs as the de facto accountable parties for AI deployments. Reports and data indicate that vendor-driven channel expansion and regulatory laxity are converging to make service providers the liable layer in AI delivery. Anthropic is broadening its CLAUDE partner network from around 100 to several thousand partners, organized in tiers with outcome-based incentives and a dedicated services track targeting MSPs and system integrators. Microsoft, responding to low Copilot adoption rates (reported at 3.3% of eligible users), is allowing full removal of Copilot from systems. An IDC/Expereo survey of 800 companies found 70% are budgeting for AI, but investment is driven more by competitive anxiety than proven results. Additionally, a concentrated group—top 5% of users—accounts for the bulk of enterprise AI-related risk, according to a separate analysis. Supporting developments include the emergence of Lemhi, an early-stage platform aimed at enabling MSPs to package and sell AI transformation as a recurring service, and warnings from lawmakers about cuts to CISA that undermine federal cyber defense capacity. The episode also highlights a consistent theme: government agencies such as the White House and NIST are shifting toward voluntary measures and measurement frameworks, declining to create enforceable accountability standards for AI in production environments. For MSPs and IT leaders, these developments translate to increased contract and operational risk. Without renegotiated agreements specifying usage ceilings, approval workflows, and liability terms, providers may inherit unpredictable financial exposure and compliance gaps. The absence of effective governance requirements from both vendors and authorities places the operational burden on MSPs to define, monitor, and enforce safe use of AI, including recurring governance services such as data boundary enforcement and audit evidence. Failure to address these issues may result in MSPs acting as uninsured support for unmanaged AI deployments they cannot fully control or price. 00:00 MSP AI Play  04:24 AI's Accountability Gap 06:50 MSP Risk Transfer 09:49 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  ScalePad Moovila 

Tom Elliott is joined by 3AW's own Dr Ross Walker to talk all things coffee and the impact that too many can have on the human body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given that the Iran war-driven surge in oil prices doubled Q1 E&P profits, a surge in capex to capture fatter cash flows seemed like a sure thing, but that would have been a losing bet. Today, we review oil and gas producers' investment and production guidance and analyze potential future strategy.

With just a week until the FIFA World Cup begins, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced they will be ramping up transportation and safety protocols across the city. WFUV's Sonia Weliwitigoda reports. The last time the Knicks were in the NBA Finals was 1999. That year, WFUV listeners voted “Return of the Grievous Angel,” a tribute album for Graham Parsons, as the best album of the year, and the Knicks fell to the San Antonio Spurs that year. But last night the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA finals. New Yorkers, including Governor Kathy Hochul, are celebrating. There's a colorful new campaign in New York City for Pride Month. Pink, white and blue text reading “Trans Rights are Human Rights,” will soon fill LinkNYC kiosks and subway screens across the city. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg sat down with Dez Stavracos, the artist behind the campaign which aims to educate LGBTQ+ New Yorkers on where they can learn what rights they have. This week in music news, WFUV's Livia Regina shares some of Jack Antonoff's interview with the station about Bleachers' new album. Plus, Phoebe Bridgers has a pop-up show in NYC and Julia Jacklin is going on tour. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editors: Lainey Nguyen and Tess Novotny Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigota Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about price increases for electronics as a result of growing AI. 

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the President's anti-weaponization fund. We visit with Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union about the effort by members of Congress to secure retroactive pay increases. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about recent box offices successes by members of Gen Z. We also visit with Linda Harden about corruption in cross-country trucking, and we discuss the elections today in California. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Scott Baier from the Community Pregnancy Clinics, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the President's anti-weaponization fund. We visit with Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union about the … The post Members of Congress Seek Retroactive Pay Increases appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

Experiencing a breach of trust from someone close to us can cause profound emotional pain. Navigating the road to healing and rebuilding relationships is challenging but possible. Our friend Wendy shares her personal journey through a betrayal situation. Discover how she connected with God to process her emotions, maintain healthy relationships, and move forward with wholeness.

John Maytham is joined by Professor Corné van Walbeek, Professor at UCT’s School of Economics and Director of the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP), to discuss how South Africa’s current framework is struggling to keep up with a fast-evolving nicotine market. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner of Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: Impact of Tennessee Hemp Bill, Discussion of Polypharmacy & Deprescribing  with Dr. Curt Dearing [0:00:00] Ed's Media & Product Updates Preview of main topics: Upcoming Tennessee hemp bill and its negative impact on people using hemp for anxiety, pain, and insomnia. Dr. Curt Deering will discuss polypharmacy and deprescribing. Ed's recent appearances on multiple TV outlets (Fox Phoenix & LA, Be Well NY, CBS Detroit). Discussion of testing the AquaTru water filtration system at home as a potential recommendation (microplastics, partial fluoride removal). Mention that peptides are a growing topic; reference to Noel Lawson as go‑to for prescribed peptides [0:10:42]  Tennessee Hemp Bill & Hemp Industry Impact Introduces guest: Dwayne Madden, owner of Hemp House, as a respected local expert. As of July 1 in Tennessee: All Delta‑8 products will no longer be available for in‑state sale. Many THCA products and all vape products will be gone from shops. CBD and Delta‑9 edibles will have caps: Max 15 mg per serving. Max 300 mg per package. Dwayne notes: Heavy users (e.g., serious pain/conditions) will need to consume many servings to reach effective doses. Law doesn't limit how many packages a person can buy, so total milligrams aren't truly stopped—just made inconvenient. Dwayne explains regulatory control moved: From Tennessee Department of Agriculture (2017–2023) To the ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Commission) Board. Key impacts: All products must now go through distributors, similar to alcohol. Distributors collect taxes and sit between producers and retailers. Small operators like Dwayne cannot qualify for distributor licenses , so he must pay a distributor to move product from his own lab to his own stores. Ed frames this as “follow the money trail” and a way to crush competition. In Tennessee after July 1: No in‑state online hemp sales. Banned products (Delta‑8, etc.) not criminalized for possession or use, only for sale. Potential Workaround: Consumers can order from out‑of‑state websites (e.g., North Carolina), receive products in Tennessee Money leaves the local economy, hurting Tennessee businesses. Ed and Dwayne suggest alcohol industry is likely threatened because many people are reducing alcohol use by using hemp products instead  Dwayne notes: Alcohol sales have declined while hemp sales rose. Regulators appear to be protecting alcohol interests via hemp restrictions. [0:17:41] Federal Regulations & State Opt‑Outs Upcoming federal regulations in November: Expected to be similarly “ugly and nasty” for hemp nationwide. States will have an option to opt out of these federal hemp rules. Tennessee's stance: Governor has stated Tennessee will NOT opt out, so federal restrictions will apply here. Other states (e.g., North Carolina) might opt out, keeping their markets more open. Industry response: Advocacy groups Tennessee Growers Coalition and Hemp Law Group monitor legislation and organize pushback. Some supportive legislators exist, but political drive to reverse current law is limited. Dwayne and Ed distinguish: Reasonable regulation (ID checks, lab tests, dosage clarity, education) vs. A “wipeout/control/takeover” by shifting to ABC and forcing distributor reliance. Dwayne: Says credible local shops (Hemp House, Chattanooga peers like BeeGrity, Snapdragon, etc.) already follow high standards. States this law is not about safety but about control and revenue capture, and will hurt small farmers and businesses. [0:25:55] What Consumers Should Do Before Deadline Practical advice: Stock up now on products that will disappear: Delta‑8 gummies (popular for sleep, anxiety, pain). Other higher‑milligram THC/CBD edibles. Flower and vapes. Hemp House is running clearance sales to move remaining inventory. Dosing notes: Many people do well with ½ Delta‑8 gummy for sleep/anxiety/pain. Some need more or less; staff helps tailor doses for goals. Hemp House will close its North Shore/Tremont Street flagship store by July 1 due to expected sales hit. Remaining Hemp House locations: Ringgold Road (East Ridge) near Spring Creek. Ooltewah by Food City on Lee Highway. Hixson Pike near Workout Anytime and Publix. Broader impact: Other Chattanooga hemp businesses have large staffs (some near 100 employees) and will be heavily affected. The industry is described as grassroots, farmer‑driven, and passionately quality‑focused. [0:33:20] Polypharmacy & Deprescribing with Dr. Curt Dearing Ed introduces Dr. Curt Dearing, clinical pharmacist at Nutrition World (30+ years experience). Curt's background: Formerly fully conventional pharmacist; later “veil lifted” as he discovered green pharmacy (nutritional & botanical alternatives). Current mission: Community outreach to medical schools and residency programs Teach about nutritional and natural alternatives not covered in standard curriculums. Traditional training provides almost zero meaningful nutrition or green pharmacy education. Polypharmacy: use of 5 or more prescription medications. Curt notes: Majority of Americans 65+ meet this definition. Average American receives ~17 prescriptions per year (not all concurrent). Consequences: Increased ER visits due to drug side effects. Estimated ~250,000 deaths/year from drug‑induced causes. Curt's role: Specializes in deprescribing: safely reducing or eliminating unnecessary pharmaceuticals and replacing them with effective natural options when possible.  How Curt Works with Patients & Their Doctors Curt provides coaching, not independent prescribing. Creates detailed packets (10–18+ pages) explaining: Why certain drugs may no longer be needed. Evidence for natural alternatives (e.g., supplements, lifestyle changes). Encourages clients to take the packet to their doctor and have an informed discussion. Patients often fear how their doctors will react to attempts to deprescribe. Green Pharmacy Approach (as described by Dr. Curt Dearing) Using nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle-based therapies either instead of or alongside pharmaceuticals. Focusing on root causes and supporting the body's own healing mechanisms, not just pushing lab numbers in a certain direction. Why polypharmacy is a problem: Increases side effects, drug–drug interactions, and emergency room visits. Contributes to cognitive decline, gut problems, and overall worse health. Often leads to the “prescribing cascade”: Drug A causes side effects → a new drug is added for those side effects → more side effects → more drugs, and so on. How Dr. Curt Dearing uses green pharmacy to reduce polypharmacy: Curt creates a comprehensive list of all medications and supplements. Asks: “Why was this started?” and “Is it still needed?” Looks for: Drugs with no clear current indication. Drugs where a natural option can give similar or better benefit with fewer risks. Drugs that can be safely tapered or sometimes stopped outright (always in coordination with the prescriber). Identifies which meds are likely causing the most harm or least benefit. Some drugs require slow, structured tapering (e.g., sleep meds, acid blockers). Others may be candidates for direct discontinuation after medical agreement. Replacing or supporting with natural alternatives ( please note this is not medical advice, this is a discussion of personal examples in collaboration with medical oversight) Cholesterol: Instead of (or in place of some) statin use, Curt uses berberine and bergamot (Berbercol). In Ed's brother's case, his cholesterol numbers improved on green-pharmacy options, matching or exceeding statin outcomes without the same side‑effect burden. Pain & inflammation: Uses curcumin (for most people), and Boswellia when curcumin isn't enough. Gut/acid issues: Long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole) is flagged as harmful to gut microbiome and nutrient absorption. Curt builds step-down plans (tapering PPIs) while supporting the gut with natural measures instead of leaving people on a PPI for 30 years. Focus on side benefits, not side effects. Green pharmacy interventions are chosen because they: Address root causes (e.g., metabolic health, inflammation, gut integrity). Often have multiple positive effects (e.g., berberine helping blood sugar and lipids; curcumin helping joints and systemic inflammation). The aim is fewer total drugs, fewer side effects, better overall function. Clients are encouraged to work with their doctor, so deprescribing is: Planned, Monitored, and Integrated with their existing care. Curt and Ed both acknowledge there are situations where “rescue medicine” is necessary: Severe pain where an opioid is appropriate. Acute crises where drugs are needed as a bandage. The green pharmacy view: Use those drugs as short‑term tools, Then remove or reduce them once the immediate crisis passes, While implementing natural strategies to decrease the need for long‑term prescriptions. [0:56:26] Final Segment  At‑home HPV testing for cervical cancer Ed explains HPV is a major driver of cervical cancer Historically, women had to schedule an in‑office visit for cervical screening, which creates barriers (cost, fear, time, discomfort, lack of insurance). He notes there is now an option for at‑home HPV testing for cervical screening. Intended to increase access for women who aren't getting regular screening. Ed strongly approves of this as a valuable preventive tool and encourages women who haven't been tested to consider it. Ed cites new data showing: Microplastics are found in 100% of human stool samples tested in one study. Higher levels of microplastics are now being linked to gallstones. Broader concerns: Everyday plastic exposure (especially with food and drink) means these particles can: Interact with cells, Drive inflammation, Contribute to premature cellular aging and reduced energy. Practical countermeasures he recommends: Avoid heating food in plastic or placing hot food into plastic containers/wrap (e.g., Saran wrap, plastic take‑out containers). Filter drinking water to remove microplastics (he's trialing the AquaTru system at home, which he says removes 100% of microplastics and much of the fluoride). Improve indoor air quality to reduce airborne microplastic exposure. Ed highlights a serious, long‑term job opening at Nutrition World: Not a summer or short‑term job. Best for someone philosophically aligned with healthy eating and the “green pharmacy” approach. Interested candidates should: Go into the store and speak with Scott, Elisha, or Matt and complete an application.  The post Radio Show / Podcast – May 31, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.

The minimum wage in B.C. has gone up. But, is this most recent bump in pay enough to help workers make ends meet? Iglika Ivanova from B.C. Policy Solutions joins the show and we take audience calls to weigh in.

Breaking Down the June Visa Bulletin & DOL's Proposed Wage IncreasesPartner & Attorney Gladys Gervacio and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA, hosted an immigration law webinar covering the latest developments impacting employers and foreign national employees. During the session, the presenters discussed key updates from the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, including retrogression and advancement trends across several employment-based categories, as well as USCIS's decision to honor Final Action Dates for employment-based filings.The session also addressed the Department of Labor's proposed rule to increase prevailing wages and its potential impact on employment-based immigration sponsorship strategies. Attendees gained practical insights into how these developments could affect workforce planning, green card processing timelines, and compliance considerations.Listen in to know more!

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken explore some of the latest developments in health and medical research.The discussion begins with new findings on how living near fast food restaurants may increase the risk of heart failure and what those findings could mean for public health.Dr. Ken also examines growing evidence linking diets high in ultra-processed and junk foods to an increased risk of colon cancer.Looking ahead, the conversation highlights promising advances in heart disease prevention, including emerging gene therapies and other innovations that could transform cardiovascular care in the future.The episode also covers new treatment options for individuals living with Crohn's disease and the progress being made in managing this challenging condition.Additionally, Dr. Ken discusses the expanding role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including its potential to assist in identifying mental health concerns earlier and more accurately.Throughout the program, listeners gain practical insight into these important health topics, along with a better understanding of cholesterol and its role in overall heart health. For more on Good Day Health…Website: GoodDayHealthShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

On this week's episode of Outdoor Adventures, our guest is Susan Stocker from the Iowa DNR talking about boating safety. Waterways are getting very busy as temperatures increase across the region, and boat operators should keep safety in mind every time they are on the water.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on insurance-related legislation now headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.

BEEF I've been saying for weeks to stay ahead of your needs, and I'm going to reiterate, stay ahead of your needs, as demand does seem to be ticking up a bit. Weekly harvest is not moving up to help meet that demand. Last week's harvest was 528K head, down from the prior week's 535K head. While middle meats are struggling to move higher, ground beef is on the march higher every day. Retail ground beef is now averaging over $7/# for the first time…ever. I don't see this backing off any time soon. Increases in chucks and rounds are very modest but they are moving higher again. Thin meats, briskets, flanks, sirloin flap, are showing some weakness, we could see a correction on this over the next couple of weeks, but it will be pretty minor. Staying with the theme, keep ahead of your needs. POULTRY Boneless Skinless breasts decline again for next week. Getting to be a pretty big spread between breast meat and tenderloins, tenderloins holding pretty steady. Wings holding steady next week too. Production continues over last year running almost 3% up from over last year. Breast meat is turning into a great value as the price declines. On the Avian flu beat, a really good week, two new cases totaling 11,600 ducks.  GRAINS Corn declined this week, closing today at $4.62 down from last week's $4.75 close. Wheat was showing signs of a bit of a run, but that is about done, we could see wheat decline over the next couple weeks. Soy was actually showing some weakness, until Tuesday this week, soy is now on the move higher. This could be short lived, but right now, soy oil is moving up.  PORK Pork bellies bottomed out last week at $104. Today's close $112. Still a great value for this time of year, I'm buying bacon. Summer is typically a high demand time for butts and ribs, and both are moving up steadily. Loins continue to be a great protein value. DAIRY CME Last week the CME looked like it was going to move overall lower. This week thru Thursdays close, butter is up 3 while block and barrel both declined another 5 cents. We'll keep watching but I don't see much to push higher in the short term. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Bra Aubrey and the listeners share their thoughts on Bafana Bafana team that will be representing South Africa in the 2026 World Cup, the ongoing illegal immigration protest in South Africa, the bomb scare on two Woolworths stores, BMA interception drugs worth more that 1billion rands and other trending news. The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on insurance-related legislation now headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on insurance-related legislation now headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.

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On an unintended Wednesday evening episode, Sean and Marc discuss the big game release of the week with 007 First Light, as Marc has been playing it and has plenty of thoughts. Sean's also played a brand new indie Pokémon-like LumenTale: Memories of Trey. Should this be one to check out? Also, as we get ever closer to the summer of gaming chaos, we already know that Sony has a huge, possibly 90-minute, State of Play happening on Tuesday, June 2. The guys discuss games that could appear at the show aside from Marvel's Wolverine. There are also some other indie showcases that have already happened or are about to happen in the lead-up to Friday, June 5. Plus, Valve announces Steam Deck price increases, Xbox makes new hires and other news, Bungie finally ends development on Destiny 2 and expects layoffs, the Witcher 3 expansion is finally revealed, some news on Grand Theft Auto VI and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/DIdEIuph1WQListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/6ROKUv0NsEURadulich in Broadcasting's Mortal Kombat II Review: https://youtube.com/live/_vxhJu6y-HU Follow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

The regulator Ofgem says its energy price cap will go up by 13 per cent in July, because of volatility in the gas market, from the conflict with Iran. The British Medical Association says resident doctors in England, who are in dispute with the government about pay, will go on strike for five days next month. Ministers have dismissed Sir Tony Blair's criticisms of Labour's policy agenda -- saying the government is taking "big steps" to change the country. 01:21 – Energy price cap to rise 05:38 – Resident doctors announce strike 07:29 – Reports of draft Iran deal 12:30 – Minister dismisses Blair criticism 16:50 – Student loan repayment complaints 21:02 – Ebola warning in DR Congo 23:09 – Jeffrey Donaldson trial 25:01 – Large Samsung pay offer 26:24 – Birth rates at lowest since 1970s 28:16 – Tap water — a legal entitlement?

Your shipping bill just went up. Again. USPS cost increases are hitting Amazon sellers hard, and if you're not paying attention, it could eat into your margins. Neil Twa breaks down why setting your shipping cost once and forgetting it is a mistake. Meet two sellers: both on Amazon, both facing rising costs, but with very different outcomes. One is a small operator in home goods, pulling in $18,000 a month. The other? A larger player, but both need to adapt. Neil shares three actionable moves to manage these increases. Start by auditing your actual shipping cost per unit this week. Full transparency: this isn't just for the $10M operators. It's for every seller, from $5K to $1M+ a month. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is all about managing your numbers with precision. Ready to audit your AI readiness? Take the free 5-question assessment — voltagedm.com/aiquiz?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep280

The  Moose on The Loose helps Canadians to invest with more conviction so they can enjoy their retirement. Watch the 5 Retirement Plan Vulnerabilities webinar: https://retirementloop.ca/webinar Today, we talk about ScotiaBank (BNS), BMO (BMO) and National Bank (NA) Q2 Earnings It's all about dividend growth investing! Subscribe to the best free dividend investing newsletter: https://thedividendguyblog.com/newsletter Get the 20 income products guide for retirees: https://retirementloop.ca/income/

In new research, patients with celiac disease (CeD) have a significantly increased risk of developing an eating disorder.This is according to study results presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 conference, held from May 2 to 5, in Chicago, Illinois.Read more here: https://www.gastroenterologyadvisor.com/reports/celiac-disease-linked-to-more-than-6fold-increased-risk-for-eating-disorders/I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.comInstagramFacebookGluten Free College 101Website: www.glutenfreecollege.comFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Glutenfreecollege Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Careless Spending Can Erode Income Gains Revisited Episode 385 – If your income goes up over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you’ll be able to save more. If you're not careful, “lifestyle creep” can make things worse. Here are a few ideas on how to fight back against lifestyle creep. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 385 Hello this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode, we take a look back at one of our favorite previous episodes, careless spending can erode income gains. It may be counterintuitive, but sometimes doing better financially can do more harm than good to your savings. This is due to a phenomenon known as lifestyle creep. Lifestyle creep, sometimes referred to as “lifestyle inflation,” occurs when your spending increases as your income rises, turning yesterday's luxuries into today's necessities. Without realizing it, this slow increase in expenses can make it difficult to save money and reach your financial goals. Increases in online shopping, subscription services and food delivery can all be indicators of lifestyle creep.[1] The result is that, in spite of your improved income, you begin saving and investing less and less. What can you do if you see this happening to you? Here are a few ways to resist the impulse spending that comes with lifestyle creep: Use a “buy list.” Resist the impulse to purchase something by instead creating what's called a “buy list.”[2] Put the thing you want to buy on that list. Then, after a designated period of time, say ten days or so, if you still feel like you want it, go ahead and make the purchase.[3] Set up an automatic investment plan. In other words, pay yourself first. You can get money automatically transferred every month from your checking account to a mutual fund or a savings account. Or your employer might also be able to deposit a portion of your paycheck directly into your savings or investment account, or into a cash value life insurance policy. The idea is to save the money before you have a chance to spend it. Realize that there may be emotional reasons for lifestyle creep. Sometimes it's jealousy or personal insecurity that leads us to spend more.[4] If you see this happening, it may be time to think about the things that influence you and how to change them. For example, you may want to spend more time with people who really appreciate you.[5] Also, social media doesn't help. People tend to want to live like others they see online.[6] Perhaps a social media budget or social media vacation can help. If you don't have a budget, maybe it's time to get one. One of the most basic ways to do this is to simply set some limits. Decide how much to spend on discretionary items and find a way to stick to it. Make sure you carefully track your spending. Numerous online budgeting tools can help. Also, be sure to review the plan regularly to see how you're doing and adjust if needed. Become an educated consumer. There may be cheaper options for expensive stuff or experiences. You just have to look around. Perhaps a used item can give you the same satisfaction as a new one. Think carefully if you get a bonus at work. If you get a bonus, it may be a good idea to put it directly towards your savings, so it's already out of sight and out of mind. Audit your spending. If you take a serious look, you may find some extra things that have sneaked into your spending habits. Are they necessities? If not, it may be time to cut back. Every dollar counts! If your income goes up over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you’ll have more money in your savings or checking accounts. Very often it does, but if you're not careful, lifestyle creep can kill any progress towards your financial goals or even make things worse. The best way to deal with this is up to you, but careful planning and simply thinking through your spending is a good start. This doesn't mean that you're never going to splurge. There's no need to get too worried about small, infrequent, indulgences.[7] Focus on the bigger picture. [1] Tam, Ruth and Aslam, Michelle. “If your spending is eating your savings, you might be experiencing ‘lifestyle creep’.“ NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/13/1111300716/lifestyle-creep-definition (accessed March 10, 2025). [2]  Id. [3] Id. [4]  Id. [5] Id. [6] Gould, Wendy. “The Seductive Trap of the Lifestyle Creep.” Verywellmind.com. https://www.verywellmind.com/lifestyle-creep-8667848 (accessed March 14, 2025). [7] Tam, Ruth and Aslam, Michelle. “If your spending is eating your savings, you might be experiencing ‘lifestyle creep’.“ NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/13/1111300716/lifestyle-creep-definition (accessed March 10, 2025). 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