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Our special guest, John Griffith, author of "Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor" and "A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes" joins us again this week to talk about book publishing and living life with good intentions, belief in yourself, and a positive attitude.
This week, our discussion includes two special guests -- John Griffith, the author of "Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor" and founder of Score Men's Wellness, and his daughter, Harmony. John is sharing his experience as a prostate cancer survivor, why it's sometimes a challenge to get men to take their preventative wellness seriously, and what he's doing to change that.
We want to encourage you to not just sit back and watch, but to really engage along with your church family today. So, gather up the family and grab your Bible, share this and invite your friends, turn your volume up, and let's worship Jesus TOGETHER today!Ready to take a next step? (Baptism, serving, etc) https://harvesttime.churchcenter.com/people/forms/125818Need prayer? Text HTPRAYER to 97000 and someone from our team will connect with you.
We want to encourage you to not just sit back and watch, but to really engage along with your church family today. So, gather up the family and grab your Bible, share this and invite your friends, turn your volume up, and let's worship Jesus TOGETHER today!Ready to take a next step? (Baptism, serving, etc) https://harvesttime.churchcenter.com/people/forms/125818Need prayer? Text HTPRAYER to 97000 and someone from our team will connect with you.Give online here: https://harvesttime.net/give
We've been doing the podcast for almost 5 years and in that time we've discussed all variety of concept albums. We've discussed brilliantly crafted social commentaries, deeply personal tragedies, space oddities, and brat reinventions. We've followed the rise of King Crimson and the fall of Pink Floyd, the tragedy of Janice Joplin and the triumph of Louryn Hill, and the forerunners of the concept albums we enjoy today. This has been an incredible journey and we couldn't have done it without each and every listener that tunes in. You have let me do a thing I have a passion for and I get to keep doing it because you keep listening! I'll be forever grateful. And I'm especially grateful for my cohosts, past and present, for giving me their time and energy these past 5 years. John Griffith, Jake "the Snake" Foster, Trevor "The Altered Beast" Kolden, Scott Westley, Nathan Maney, Reis Galvan, and of course, the cohosts with the mo-host Jon Acker and Dave Gallagher. I love you guys and I couldn't be happier with this podcast and the people I make it with. Links: Full Livestream of the episode: https://youtube.com/live/GQYjgTod1ZY?feature=share OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/2stA2P7pTC https://www.youtube.com/flyoverstatepark EVERYTHING ELSE: https://linktr.ee/FlyoverStatePark --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albumconcepthour/support
In hour two of After Further Review, Matt is joined by former LSU WR Eddie Kennison to talk the LSU WRs and the first six days of camp. Next, we let you hear what Dennis Allen and Derek Carr had to say ahead of the Saints preseason opener vs. the Arizona Cardinals. Fred LeBlanc and John Griffith of Cowboy Mouth join the show to talk their upcoming show at the Texas Club. Musso wraps the hour with Tigers in the Pros.
In this episode, we have an exciting lineup of guests from Polydeck, a renowned company in the mining industry. Joining us are John Griffith, a Project Manager, and Perry F Miller, a Consulting expert in the mining group. Click here to watch
Federal market access programs help build new export markets for American farmers. At a recent congressional hearing, John Griffith, executive vice president of ag business with CHS, advocated for more funding. Learn more.
Federal market access programs help build new export markets for American farmers. At a recent congressional hearing, John Griffith, executive vice president of ag business with CHS, advocated for more funding. Learn more.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is John Griffith, Endowment Specialist at Hirtle Callaghan YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are Element451's ENGAGE Summit & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! How does an endowment actually work? Why should an institution of Higher Education hire an outsourced independent & conflict free firm to manage its endowment & overall investment strategy? What does John see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message
During the MC Fireside Chats episode last May 17, John Griffith, Founder of Outbound Kitchen, shared his experiences and insights in the outdoor hospitality and recreation industry. John's passion for the outdoors and cooking led him to upscale camping cuisine and expanded his network in the industry. Initially collaborating with REI, he provided recipe content and worked with people creating cook stoves for campgrounds. However, the pandemic disrupted their culinary director role in a luxury hospitality division.During their summer travels to outdoor spaces like Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon, John noticed that many visitors lacked access to food. This inspired the idea of providing meals to these outdoor enthusiasts and exploring the potential market in this sector.As the pandemic continued, John started consulting and received inquiries from colleagues in smaller towns with glamping and destination hospitality models. This proximity to such locations led John to focus their consulting efforts on the glamping and destination hospitality sector. While they still worked with restaurants, they saw significant growth opportunities in these areas.John highlighted three areas of service they offer in the camping and outdoor hospitality industry: retail, third-party origination or offset origination, and full-service operation. The retail model involves collaborating with larger-scale campgrounds near urban areas to develop high-end retail operations and food and beverage offerings. The third-party origination model works with chefs or catering companies to offer pre-ordered meals on-site, enhancing the guest experience with unique and high-quality options. The full-service operation model is like having a restaurant at a campground location and can be accommodated within existing facilities.John emphasized that the effectiveness of these models depends on the campground's location, offerings, and target clientele. They also discussed the profitability of food and beverage services, suggesting a focus on high-end dinner programs and grab-and-go options for breakfast and lunch to optimize efficiency. Retail models typically account for about 5-10% of the average daily rate (ADR) in accommodation spending, while full-service models can reach 20-30% of ADR.During the discussion, Nate Thompson of KCN Campgrounds shared their approach, focusing more on retail and packaged food services rather than full-service restaurants. Nate expressed his interest in understanding how to assess a park's location, guest profile, and existing infrastructure to determine the appropriate level of food service options.Nate also raised the paradox of remote locations relying heavily on food services due to limited access to nearby towns, sparking a discussion on the dilemma faced by such areas.Darvin Zurfluh of Pinnacle Lifestyles shared their experience of purchasing and renovating a campground property in Alberta. Darvin emphasized their focus on world-class destinations along the Trans-Canada Highway, particularly near major cities like Calgary and Vancouver. Darvin mentioned their plans for a new campground in Golden, featuring glamping, RV sites, and cabins, as well as highlighting the winter attractions in areas like Revelstoke.Robert Lindsay Thompson, Camp Director at Greeter Falls Campground in Tennessee, discussed their successful campground located between Nashville and Chattanooga. Despite limited...
We learn about developments in 20th-century theoretical inorganic chemistry, starting with coordination complexes as explained by Christian Blomstrand, Sophus Jørgensen, and Alfred Werner. Theory from a quantum-chemical perspective began with Jean Becquerel and Hans Bethe and "Crystal Field Theory." We then look at John Griffith and Leslie Orgel's "Ligand Field Theory." From classical complexes and their multitude of shapes, we move to organometallic complexes and bioinorganic complexes. The last topic of the episode is the discovery of ferrocene in 1951, and the weird shape the molecule has.Support the show Support my podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchemistry Tell me how your life relates to chemistry! E-mail me at steve@historyofchem.com Get my book, O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be, from World Scientific Publishing, https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12670#t=aboutBook
Last time we spoke Hong Rengan, the cousin of the heavenly king made a long pilgrimage to get to Nanjing. When Hong Rengan finally made it to Nanjing, the heavenly king rejoiced and began showering him with titles. Hong Rengan soon became the Shield King, but this drew jealousy and resentment from the Loyal king Li Xiucheng. Hong Rengan quickly went to work restructuring the movement, making dramatic improvements and began a campaign to win over foreign support. A grand strategy was formed to break the encirclement of Nanjing and it succeeded in a grand fashion, bringing the Taiping closer to Shanghai where a large foreign community awaited. However rumors spread that the Taiping wished to attack Shanghai creating fear amongst the foreigners they sought to ally with. Could Hong Rengang turn the tides in favor for the Taiping? #30 This episode is The Taiping Rebellion part 7: Ward's Mercenaries & the Battle for Shanghai Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Shanghai was not a typical Chinese city, it had a complicated division of jurisdictions such as the international city with each nation having its own military force and each foreign citizen was liable only to their nations authorities. Trading vessels came and left, exchanging not only cargoe but crews from all around the world. People from all walks of life came to Shanghai and much like Mos Eisley, “you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy”. Now in 1860, just 12 miles due west of Shanghai a group of irregular military men began to run drills in a muddy little village. There were around 200 Europeans and Americans in a unit, wearing a hodgepodge of uniforms. Some wore red coats and dark pants, typical British marine getup, other blue jackets with white bell bottoms, that of french sailors, others tattered fabrics of merchant crews. For weapons, many had colt revolvers others sharp repeating rifles and the reason they drilled was to capture the Taiping held town of Songjiang, 10 miles further away from Shanghai. Alongside Qingpu, Songjiang was a strategic walled town and a necessary stepping stone for one to invade Shanghai from Hangzhou or Suzhou. The motley crew of mercenaries were being paid for by a banker named Yang Fang at the incredibly high rate of 100 dollars per month per man. On top of their handsome salaries these men were promised rewards of a hundred thousand dollars if their unit was able to defeat the Taiping garrison at Songjiang alongside anything they could loot. The commander of this unit was an American named Frederick Townsend Ward. He was 29 years old, from Salem Massachusetts and had deep black eyes and a thatch of unruly raven like hair worn long over his ears. Wards army was modeled on the so called filibusters, those American soldiers who frolicked in latin america in the 19th century. Ward was not drawn just by money but also the dream of establishing a new state to govern. Ward had been frustrated during his military career, he had failed to gain admission to West Point in 1846 and spent a year at Norwich university, a private military college in Vermont, without even graduating. His real military training came informally, in central america in 1852 when he enlisted with the infamous William Walker who led a small army of Americans to fight a civil war in Nicaragua to overthrow its government with the intent to form a new Yankee state. Ward fought hard for Walker, but left his camp to form his own, while Walker conquered Nicaragua and installed himself president in 1856. It was a short lived state to be sure, 4 years later the British captured Walker and arrested him for breaking neutrality laws. Meanwhile Ward traveled to Shanghai to launch his own venture against the Taiping, while his former mentor was executed by firing squads in Honduras. The Taiping-Qing civil war was a fantastic opportunity for a would be filibuster and initially ward came to china to join the rebels and overthrow the Manchu. However upon making it to Shanghai, making contact with the Taiping proved difficult. Ward first found work aboard a french steamer named Confucius, hired by some wealthy Chinese merchants to protect them against Yangtze pirates. Eventually Ward and the captain of the Confucius found themselves employed by local military authorities, thus Ward ended up selling his sword to the Qing. They saw in him some leadership qualities and had him begin recruiting Europeans, Americans and Filipinos to create a mercenary force to defend the region outside Shanghai. His army was strictly illegal, a complete violation of the neutrality laws. His force of mostly deserters could not even be treated for wounds in Shanghai lest they be arrested. Despite the small size of his force, the practically mythical belief in western arms being vastly superior led many of their enemies to simply surrender upon seeing a causasian opponent. Wards army was meant to be a spearhead for a 10,000 strong Qing force that followed behind it as they invaded garrisoned cities. Wards unit attacked Songjiang in april of 1860 and it did not go very well. With zero artillery to blast open the gates, Wards planned to sneak over the city walls under the cover of darkness using scaling ladders. Ward's men got so shit face drunk before their daring attack, that all their singing and swearing alarmed Songjiangs defenders when they approached. As they tried to climb, the Taiping cut them to pieces. After the failure ward sent men to purchase artillery pieces in Shanghai, managing to grab 2 pairs of half ton Napoleon field guns and Ward also procured a ton more men. Now he attacked Songjian again in July, this time with 500 troops, a great many being Filipino's. Under the cover of a fog, and less drunk the artillerymen bombarded the gate of Songjiang with 12 pound shells as the unit stormed the city. This assault proved to be a worse disaster than the last one. When they got through the outer gate, the found out the inner gate was undamaged. Thus Ward and his men were stuck in the wall, they couldn't get past the inner gate and could not bring their Napoleon cannons across the moat to hit it. The Taiping defenders were above them tossing stinkpots filled with burning sulfur all night long. Ward's men managed to budge the inner gate a couple of feet using bags of gunpowder, but they were being fired upon all the while. If it was not for their repeating rifles being so effective at close range, they probably would have not survived the night. Luckily they survived the night and soon their Qing backup showed up at dawn forcing the Taiping garrison to flee. Most of Wards 500 men were dead and all by 27 survivors were severely wounded. It was a terrible victory, but the city was theirs and Ward set up his new HQ in a Confucian temple. With Songjiang as a base, he regrouped, recruited and set up a new offensive for August the 1st to hit Qingpu 10 miles northwest. It did not go well, turns out the Taiping in Qingpu had managed to assemble their own type of Ward army led by an English coastal pirate named Savage who rangled up several of his comrades along the Taiping to man some big guns. Wards Qing backup army also did not show up and during the fighting Ward took a bullet right through both of his cheeks. Wards extremely drunk lieutenant tossed the new recruits, made up of mostly greeks and italians to throw themselves at the walls of Qingpu again 2 weeks after the first failed attack, this time with the Qing backup showing up, but all they managed to do was stir up a Taiping garrison now reinforced to a whopping 50,000 men led by Li Xiucheng himself. Li led a surprise flanking attack that routed the Ward army, not only winning the battle for Qingpu but also threatening Songjiang as Li Xiucheng chased them all the way there. The Taiping harassed Songjians gates for over 2 weeks and the only saving grace for Ward was the fact Savage was alongside the Taiping and he got shot dead. As we have seen, not all the foreigners were so hostile to the Taiping, Ward initially and Savage were willing to sell their swords to them. And in early july of 1860 as Ward had been preparing his attack on Songjiang, a small boat left Shanghai for the interior carrying 5 British and American missionaries who sought to contact the Taiping in Suzhou. One of them was Joseph Edkins and friend to James Legge, who was trying to find out if Hong Rengan had made it to Nanjing. The group ran into some Taiping units who told them Hong Rengan was the prime minister of Nanjing. The group were mortified when they got to Suzhou seeing the savagery committed there and as Griffith John described of seeing the ruined temples ““It is common to see the nose, chin, and hands cut off. The floors of these buildings are bestrewn with relics of helpless gods. Buddhist and Daoist, male and female. Some are cast into the canals, and are found floating down the stream mingled with the debris of rifled houses and the remains of the dead.” Li Xiucheng was in Suzhou at the time and he invited the missionaries for an audience. It was not a long meeting, but the missionaries found the man to be gentle, intelligent and he kept his soldiers well disciplined. They found themselves in agreement when it came to religious doctrine, but the missionaries knew the merchants of Shanghai cared for only one thing. Thus hey asked Li Xiucheng if he would allow the silk trade to continue under Taiping rule and Li Xiucheng replied that was exactly what the Taiping sought. Thus the group returned to Shanghai and countless newspapers in SHanghai began to publicize pro Taiping accounts. Edkins declared “They are revolutionists in the strictest sense of the term; both the work of slaughter and of plunder are carried on so far as is necessary to secure the end. These are evils which necessarily accompany such a movement, and are justifiable or otherwise in so far as the movement itself is so.” The idea the Taiping would be a state friendly to the west gained momentum. At the end of July, Edkins and Griffith returned to Suzhou for a second visit upon letters of invitation from Li Xiucheng and Hong Rengan. This time they found an even warmer welcome, with Hong Rengan present draped in silk robes wearing an embroidered gold crown. Hong Rengan insisted they do not kowtow nor kneel as this was not the western fashion, but instead give him a hearty handshake, and he dismissed servants so they could talk informally. They talked of old times like old friends about missionary work, they prayed and sang hymns and talked of China's future. Hong Rengan said for his part all he wanted was to lead the Taiping towards a correct understanding of Christianity. The missionaries were delighted by all of this, a man they knew and worked with was in the seat of power and he wanted to bring real christianity to China. By November nearly all of the major missionary organizations in England joined together to sent a letter to the foreign minister calling for Britain to continue its strict policy of neutrality. In many ways the veil of the Taiping had finally been lifted and there gleamed a chance perhaps at some western support. Now let us not forget, while the Taiping forces were launching this massive campaign to break the siege of their capital, the Qing were dealing with another campaign, the second opium war. Lord Elgin was writing back to Britain all the while and he had some interesting points to make. In one letter to Lord Russel in July of 1860 he wrote “We might annex the Empire if we were in the humour to take a second India into hand, or we might change the Dynasty if we knew where to find a better.” According to Putyatin, Elgin had privately said in his presence “Britain should recognize as Chinese Emperor one of the leaders of the rebel movement assuming he would agree to the favorable conditions of the Tianjin treaty.” He argued that it could give Britain the desired trade concessions, end conflict and perhaps prevent future wars. He took it a step further saying “if the capital of China were moved nearer to our military presence like Nanking … England could control the Chinese Empire with four gunboats.Let the north disappear or form a separate government, we don't have any trade interests there.” Meanwhile his brother Bruce was anxious that the Taiping would still march on Shanghai. The two events were simultaneous, the war in the north with Elgins coalition marching upon Beijing and the loomed threat in Shanghai. Luckily for Bruce, Elgin showed up to Shanghai on June 29th of 1860 with a fleet of French and British gunboats. Bruce sighed with relief, surely his brother would look out for their interests in Shanghai. Yet the coalitionary forces had no intention of helping Bruce defend Shanghai, they were going to depart shortly to head north and hit Beijing. They departed and left a scant defensive force of a couple gunboats and some stray divisions of Sikh soldiers. The foreign community of Shanghai lamented they had been abandoned in their hour of need. Despite the work of the missionaries to present Hong Rengan as a friend and not foe, Bruce did not buy it. He assumed the missionaries were being duped, like he had been at the hands of the Qing. Despite his opinions of the Manchu, Bruce told those around him they were still the legitimate authority in China. Many tried to change Bruce's mind on the matter of the Taiping, but none succeeded. In july of 1860 Bruce was brought a sealed letter addressed to the representatives of the US, France and Britain from Li Xiucheng. Bruce apparently refused to even open it. Then he received another letter, this time from Hong Rengan, but Bruce again refused to open it. These letters were fatally important, in the first Li Xiucheng notified the foreign authorities that the Taiping were on they way to Shanghai and intended to take possession of the Chinese held section of the city. He stated the Taiping had no quarrel whatsoever with their “foreign brethren” and pledged no harm to them nor their property. Any Taiping who harmed a foreigner would be put to death and he hoped the foreign representatives would call upon their people to stay indoors and hoist yellow flags above their doors to signify they were foreigners in said homes. In the later afternoon of August 17th, the sky to the west of Shanghai suddenly grew dark with smoke. The next morning saw fleeing Qing soldiers rushing to the Shanghai gates pursued by Taiping cavalry. The British let in a few Qing in before they destroyed the bridge going across the moat. The Taiping advance guard surged forward as suddenly the British and French opened fire with their artillery. Alongside this, the Taiping were fired upon by a hodgepodge of differing muskets, rifles and such. The Taiping force was small, just a few thousand men, lightly armed with a few notable foreign mercenaries with them. The British and French gunners atop the walls, watched the Taiping hide behind buildings and other structures, with clear baffled faces. None of them shot back, then one Taiping detachment tried to advance forward waving Qing flags they had stolen, but they were shot at. Next another detachment rushed forward waving an enormous black flag that the Taiping used to drive reluctant troops with. One very lucky shell lobbed from half a mile smashed right in the middle of the unit flattening the flag bearer into the ground. In a bewildered disarray the Taiping ran into houses for cover, but the wall artillerymen kept firing at them. As the night came upon them, word spread that Qing forces within Shanghai were executing Taiping POW's, prompting the British to demand they be surrendered over to them unmolested. Then the French frustrated it seems by the Taiping using all the houses for cover decided to simply start blowing them down with artillery. The next morning, French troops marched through the city firing their muskets at will. One eye witness reported to the North-China Herald “French soldiers were rushing frantically among the peaceful inhabitants of the place, murdering men, women and children, without the least discrimination. One man, was stabbed right through as he was enjoying his opium-pipe. A woman who had just given birth to a child, was bayoneted without the faintest provocation. Women were ravished and houses plundered by these ruthless marauders without restraint”. Another eye witness estimated the French left tens of thousands of Chinese homeless in the course of defending against 3000 lightly armed Taiping. The Taiping force retreated, but the suburbs of Shanghai burned for days as the Europeans claimed victory. The Taiping attack on Shanghai honestly did more to build sympathy for their cause, the news paper ran rampant stories about how the europeans fired upon a group who called themselves brethren and did not fight back. Now we have not talked about a key player in all of this for awhile. On October 16th of 1860, General Zeng Guofan was in his HQ in Qimen of Anhui province sick out of his mind. He was vomiting heavily, suffering some bad heart palpitations, had a bad case of insomnia, just not doing all that great. At lunch he received a message that the emperor had fled to his hunting grounds in Manchuria and that the British and French armies were literally a few miles from Beijing. There was nothing he could do, he apparently broke down in tears feeling helpless. Zeng Guofan was stuck fighting a protracted rear action campaign against the farthest Taiping stronghold up the Yangtze river. Zhang Guoliang and He Chun were both dead, the siege camps around Nanjing were shattered. He knew he could do nothing to stop the european march on Beijing so he pulled himself together and focused on a task he actually could do something about. Up until 1860, Zeng Guofan's Xiang army on the Yangtze played only a supporting role in the overall Qing campaign. Zhang Guoliang and He Chun's blockade of Nanjing was much more of a focus compared to that of Zeng Guofans offensives. Yet when victory seemed within grasp, Hong Rengan's daring plan was unleashed. The Taiping broke out of the encirclement and ran rampant marching east. In the leadership vacuum that ensued, Zeng Guofan's time had finally come. In June of 1860 Emperor Xianfeng appointed him as the governor general of Anhui, Jiangsu and Jiangxi the provinces most ravaged by the civil war. By late august the emperor named him imperial commissioner in charge of the military affairs in those 3 provinces and the new commander in chief of the Qing dynasty's forces in the Yangtze river valley. Boy oh boy the Chinese love bestowing so many titles on one person, that tradition just keeps living on. The frustrations of having to constantly provide for his Xiang army was beginning to ease as the desperate emperor had no one else to turn to. After years of scrambling to make his army's ends meet, while the Green Standard army enjoyed full funding and support, now Zeng Guofan was in charge of both military and civil administrations for the primary theater of war. His years of service had shown him how ineffective the bureaucrats of the Qing government could be, how inexperienced and self-gratifying they could be, and he would not tolerate them to affect his campaign. He had refused orders in 1859 to chase down Shi Dakai into sichuan, and now in 1860 he was given new orders to abandon his campaign in Anhui and to rush over to instead protect Suzhou and Shanghai. He offered instead the excuse he did not have the forces necessary to help at the moment and would stay put where he was finishing his campaign. The strategy he was performing was one of encirclement. Now back in 1859 Zeng Guofan tried to explain to the Qing court that the dynasty was not facing one kind of rebel force, but rather 2. The roving bandits constantly moving, and the pretender bandits, those who actually sought to attack Beijing and take the dragon throne. Shi Dakai, the Nian rebels and numerous vagabond armies on horseback were roving bandits. The only way to fight roving bandits was to hold a position and try to blunt their momentum. But for the pretender bandits the most important being the Taiping with their capital in Nanjing, you could only defeat them by “severing their branches and leaves”. What he meant by this was you had to cut off their foraging armies, ie: their logistics, before crushing them. He pointed out that the Green stand army had failed to encircle Nanjing completely, there had always been a single pathway open. He argued Nanjing must be completely encircled and once that was met the Qing forces could gradually conquer the fortified cities along the Yangtze one by one. He sought to begin with the Brave Kings base of operations, Anqing in Anhui province. Anqing had been under Taiping control since 1853, and was the farthest stronghold up the Yangtze. It protected both the river and land approaches to Nanjing and thus was a major choke point. As long as it stood, the Taiping in Nanjing could not be properly sieged, Anqing had to be crushed. Now this was not going to be any simple task, in 1860 Zeng Guofan had a force of 60,000 men while the Rebels had vastly more. Zeng Guofan could not contend with them in the open field. His intelligence reports indicated the Taiping were using irregular formations known as “crab formations”. This was a cluster of troops in the middle (the crabs body) and 5 lines reaching out on either side that could rapidly reconfigure itself as 2 columns, 4 columns or a crosslike configuration of 5 phalanxes, depending on the enemy. There was also the “hundred birds formation”, in which a large division would disintegrate into small clusters of 25 soldiers, each roaming freely, making it impossible for their enemies to figure out how large their force was. Then there was “crouching tiger”, usually applied to hill terrains where 10,000 troops would hide close to the ground in total silence and then ambush their enemy as they passed through a valley, suddenly leaping up like a tiger. To defeat these innovative rebels, would require manipulation of the battlefield. In every engagement Zeng described the situation as being either a host or guest. The host always enjoyed the advantage, such as being defenders of a wall city. The same situation could be said of a fortified camp. If two armies were to meet in the open field, it was the first army to reach the site of battle that would be the host. Now having the weaker army, Zeng tried to ensure the Taiping would always be the guest, by trying to lure them into attacking his defensive works or if failing that to try and provoke them to make the first move. To that end he got his men to build up fortified camps always in close proximity to the Taiping in the hopes of drawing them in to make the first move. In June of 1860, when the Taiping were focused on their eastern campaign, Zeng Guofan had moved into Anhui from the west with his brother Zeng Guoquan who began a siege of Anqing. Guoquan had 10,000 Hunanese forces who pitched a camp near Anqing's walls, building high earth walls with 20 foot wide moats. The idea was simple, they protected their fronts to the city and their backs from Taiping relief forces. For further protection against relief forces, a 20,000 strong Manchu cavalry unit led by Duolonga was set up in Tongcheng, 40 miles north of Anqing while Zeng Guofan led naval forces to blockade the Yangtze river just a few miles below the city. In late July, Zeng took the rest of his forces, 30,000 men into the mountains south of Anhui where he formed his HQ in Qimen, which is in a valley around 60 miles southeast of Anqing. However the summer of 1860 changed everything as the new war with the Europeans in the north erupted. Beijing sent orders on October 10th instructing him to send his best field commander, Bao Chao along with 3000 troops to help Prince Seng's banner forces fight the Europeans in the north, but Zeng Guofan believed without these men who would not be able to hold the encirclement of Anqing. It would take Bao Chao until January to reach the area of Beijing, far too late to be of help, thus Zeng reasoned it was useless. Alongside that, if the Taiping were allowed to break out of Anqing they could march upon Wuchang and threaten Hunan again. So Zeng cleverly sent word back to the Emperor asking him to choose another commander to come help in the north, and that message would take 2 weeks to get over to Beijing over 800 miles away thus earning him at least another 4 weeks time. October was quite depressing and cold for Zeng Guofan. The Taiping in Anqing apparently had plentiful stores and could wait quite long for reinforcements. One of his most beloved commanders holding a garrison in the nearby town of Huizhou was overrun by Taiping raiders and reports indicated there were many Taiping forces encircling his base of Qimen. Then on November 6th, he received a letter from a colleague in the north, stating the Europeans had successfully invaded Beijing and burnt down the summer palace . Zeng wrote in his diary “I have no words to describe the depths of this pain,”. The eight banner army lost to the Europeans and now he was all alone commanding a breaking army, all he had left was this damn Anqing campaign. We will come back to the plight of Zeng Guofan soon, but now we will be venturing back to the Shanghai situation. On August 21st, 2 days after his men were sent back from the walls of Shanghai by European grapeshot and shells, the Loyal King Li Xiucheng wrote a very angry letter to the British and American consuls there. “I came to Shanghai to make a treaty in order to see us connected together by trade and commerce. I did not come for the purpose of fighting with you.” Li Xiucheng accused the French of setting up a trap, stating a few of them had come to Suzhou earlier that year inviting the Taiping over to Shanghai to establish relations. He could not believe the French would be deluded by the Qing demons and betray them. He said he heard reports of the Qing sending large amounts of money to the French to defend Shanghai and it seemed they were sharing that money with the Americans and British since they opened fire on his men! He went on to say the event could be forgiven, in the case of his fellow protestants, but not the French, oh no there would be a day of reckoning for them when the Taiping took control of China. Yet he finished his angry letter swallowing his pride and said the Taiping still sought friendly relations with their christian brethren. Though it was a letter from Li Xiucheng, in reality it was sentiment sent by Hong Rengan, whose entire strategy depended on gaining support from the British and Americans in Shanghai. They needed to buy steamships to control the Yangtze river. Yet Li Xiucheng hated Hong Rengan and began to talk within his inner circle about how foolish Hong Rengan was thinking the foreigners would ever help them. The unexpected conflict with them at Shanghai proved his point and thus a rift was widening more so between the 2 leaders. Hong Rengan for his part, blamed Li Xiucheng and not the foreigners, stating they must have heard of Li's belligerent attitude towards them before he showed up and thus they assumed he was going to attack. Despite the 2 men's bickering, they both knew Shanghai needed to be secured for its rich financial stores and to be a point of which the Taiping could purchase weapons from the west. It was now up to Hong Rengan to smooth things over with the foreigners. A letter was sent to the foreigners of Shanghai stating they wanted to open up trade and that they had vast amounts of teas, silks and other desired goods. It asked why not make a treaty, perhaps with the United States? John Griffith went over to Nanjing and returned to Shanghai in December with an edict from the Heavenly King written in imperial vermillion ink on yellow satin, welcoming foreign missionaries to take up residence in Nanjing. An interesting gesture, given the British were so obsessed with having the same in Beijing only to be continuously thwarted by the Qing court. However the missionaries were reluctant to go, because no formal communications had been established between Nanjing and Shanghai, thus to go meant they would be at the mercy of the rebels. On December the 2nd, Lord Elgin returned to Shanghai in triumph after marching upon Beijing and getting Prince Gong to sign the treaty. He quickly learnt from his brother how the Taiping threatened the city. But the treaty had been signed with the Qing and the letters from Hong Rengan and the HEavenly king suggested the Taiping wanted no hostilities with the foreigners at Shanghai. Thus everyone expected no further conflict to occur and the European coalitionary forces that had marched on Beijing were disbanded and sent home. By the end of December, half the British forces were already returning to India and Britain with the others being stationed in Hong Kong, Tianjin and the Taku forts, just incase Beijing decided not to meet their end of the treaty terms yet again. As for Shanghai, by the end of 1860, just 1200 British soldiers were left for the city and Elgin argued they were far too many. Elgin spent a good month in Shanghai before leaving China. Though his work with Beijing was over, he did have one last task before leaving, he wanted to gauge the possibility for Britain to form relations with the Taiping. The Taiping at this time controlled the riverway and thanks to the new treaty with the Qing, trade was finally open for business. Elgin was not too pleased to hear about the supposed defense that his brother erected against the Taiping. He was even more disgusted to find out about the damage caused by the French to the outer suburbs and population of Shanghai. Elgin tried to counsel his younger brother that the Taiping were not necessarily all bad, he said “as bad as the imperials and Taiping both are, the rebels might provide a brighter future. From what I have seen of the regions under their control, they exhibit honesty and power”. He also rebuked his brothers refusal to read the Taiping letters warning not to accede to any Qing requests for Britain to avoid contact with the rebels. “it will never do to come under any obligation not to communicate with them on the Yangtze. It would be wrong in principle … and impossible in practice.” When winter came Elgin had to leave China, he had no time to make another voyage up the Yangtze, so he left orders for Rear admiral Hope to pay a visit to Nanjing to investigate if there might be a basis for relations between the rebels and Britain. Elgin knew it was a delicate situation, they had after all just signed a treaty with the Taipings enemy, thus he added a private note to Hope “at any rate it is clear that we must not become partisans in this civil war”. For his part General Hope after defeating the Manchu, was quite open to forming relations with the Taiping. Meanwhile the Taiping were consolidating their control over China's wealthy eastern province of Jiangsu. By September they controlled every county around Shanghai except for this under the protection of the foreigners. They were capitalizing on the people losing faith in the Manchu. They would make such proclamations as “The emperor of the Qing is the emperor of a lost country, and his ministers are all the ministers of a lost country. They extended their control over Jiangnan which encompassed the confluence of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. Within Jiangsu province they held the capital, Suzhou along with the major cities of Wuxi and Danyang. They held Anqing, the capital of Anhui, and in Zhejiang they had the major trading city of Ningbo. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Hong Rengans efforts to gain foreign support were falling to pieces. Zeng Guofan was building up his army hoping to capture Anqing, a major stepping stone to take Nanjing. Who was going to win the battle for the east?
Morning coffee with one's spouse? Listening to other people's stories? Reading whatever you want? This is spiritual practice? If you've been on the spiritual path all your life, then, yes. Because in the end spiritual practice is whatever works, not whatever others have told you to do. My conversation with retired minister and former spiritual director John Griffith is filled with wise insights into the spiritual journey. There's a reason we've been taught to listen to our elders. Referenced in this episodeHillhurst United Church: https://hillhurstunited.comPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022
Ep 125: We are joined in the Rack Shack by John Griffith to talk about his first traditional archery kill. We cover his PA buck streak, getting into traditional archery, blood tracking dogs, and so much more. Enjoy! JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek shares 3 true stories that paint vivid pictures of the wonderful salvation that God has provided for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, and His death on the Cross.
Derek shares 3 true stories that paint vivid pictures of the wonderful salvation that God has provided for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, and His death on the Cross.
Dale Throneberry, hosts this month's VA Benefits program hour with the following guests: John Griffith, State Commander, VFW of MichiganBrig Gen Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help for Veterans The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves! In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week..
Derek shares inspiring illustrations of the Gospel, including (1) the Gospel encoded in the Genealogy of Christ, (2) My Son - the dramatic story of John Griffith, (3) the Peace Child (the story of Don Richardson), (4) the Bridge over the River Kwai, and (5) the Record Book.
Derek shares inspiring illustrations of the Gospel, including (1) the Gospel encoded in the Genealogy of Christ, (2) My Son - the dramatic story of John Griffith, (3) the Peace Child (the story of Don Richardson), (4) the Bridge over the River Kwai, and (5) the Record Book.
Derek shares inspiring illustrations of the Gospel, including (1) the Gospel encoded in the Genealogy of Christ, (2) My Son - the dramatic story of John Griffith, (3) the Peace Child (the story of Don Richardson), (4) the Bridge over the River Kwai, and (5) the Record Book.
Thank you so much for checking out New Life Church in Hydro OK. This episode features the message from our Sunday gathering. We would love to connect with you! For more information find us at @newlifechurchok on Instagram and Facebook.
In this episode, John Griffith who has a personal injury practice joins us from Tennessee. John talks to us about the five trials he has had since the pandemic started. Find out why he thinks trial lawyers have now become better than they were pre-pandemic and some of the notable differences he had seen in trials. John specifically touches on some of the work he did during the shutdown in March of 2020, and how he used his time to improve not only his practice but also the other lawyers who were practicing with him as well. Not to mention, he was juggling being president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association from 2020 to 2021. In this episode, you will hear: Procedural changes being judge-preference driven How the safety protocols look like post-pandemic The power of visuals in your trials The 13 books John requires his lawyers to read The challenge to keep the jury engaged The impact of focus groups on John's practice How COVID has redirected people's focus on the value of relationships Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.larricklawfirm.com to download it. Supporting Resources: Larrick Law Firm Here are the 13 books John Griffith requires his lawyers to read: 30 B 6 – Mark Kosieradski https://www.trialguides.com/products/30b6-second-edition Voir Dire and Opening – by Nicholas Rowley https://www.trialguides.com/products/voir-dire-and-opening-statement Damages – David Ball https://www.amazon.com/David-Ball-Damages-Plaintiffs-Attorneys/dp/1556819404 Reptile - Keenan/Ball https://www.amazon.com/Reptile-2009-Manual-Plaintiffs-Revolution/dp/0977442551 Rules of the Road – Rick Friedman https://www.trialguides.com/products/rules-of-the-road-trade Polarizing the Case – Rick Friedman https://www.amazon.com/Polarizing-Case-Exposing-Defeating-Malingering/dp/097432485X The Fearless Cross Examiner – Patrick Malone https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Cross-Examiner-Win-Witness-Case/dp/B082LP8CQJ Don't Eat The Bruises – Keith Mitnik https://www.trialguides.com/products/dont-eat-the-bruises-audiobook Premises Liability – Michael Neff https://www.amazon.com/Premises-Liability-Michael-Neff/dp/1941007643 Moe Levine on Advocacy https://www.trialguides.com/products/moe-levine-on-advocacy Luvera on Advocacy https://www.trialguides.com/products/luvera-on-advocacy The Domino Theory – Ed Capozzi https://www.trialguides.com/products/the-domino-theory-second-edition The Way of the Trial Lawyer – Rick Friedman https://www.trialguides.com/products/the-way-of-the-trial-lawyer-ebook You can learn more about John and his background:https://www.griffithinjurylaw.com/bio/john-griffith.cfm Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
"Karena begitu besar kasih Allah akan dunia ini, sehingga Ia telah mengaruniakan Anak-Nya yang tunggal, supaya setiap orang yang percaya kepada-Nya tidak binasa, melainkan beroleh hidup yang kekal." (Yohanes 3:16) Renungan: Tahun 1937, John Griffith mendapat pekerjaan di Mississippi dengan tugas menangani sebuah jembatan untuk bantalan rel kereta api di atas sebuah sungai yang dipakai untuk lalu lintas kapal. Suatu hari anaknya yang berumur 8 tahun, Greg, selama seharian ikut menemaninya. Pagi itu Greg bermain di kantor ayahnya dan ribuan pertanyaan terlontar dari bibir mungilnya. Ketika sebuah kapal akan melintas di bawah jembatan rel kereta, John membuka jembatan. Tiba-tiba dia sadar bahwa anaknya tidak ada bersamanya. Dalam keadaan bingung ia melihat sekeliling dan dalam ketakutan yang sangat ia melihat anaknya sedang memanjat roda gigi pada jembatan tarik. Dia bergegas untuk menyelamatkan anaknya dari ancaman maut. Tetapi tiba-tiba ia mendengar dan menyadari bahwa sebuah kereta cepat penuh penumpang akan segera datang melintas. Ia berteriak kepada anaknya, tetapi ia sadar bahwa suara kapal yang sedang berlalu dan suara kereta ekspres yang keras tidak memungkinkan anaknya mendengar teriakannya. John Griffith menyadari dilema mengerikan yang dihadapinya. Jika ia memilih untuk menyelamatkan anaknya dari putaran roda gigi, maka kereta akan mengalami kecelakaan terjun ke sungai dan banyak orang akan menjadi korban. Tetapi jika ia menutup jembatan, supaya kereta bisa lewat, maka anaknya akan menjadi korban tergilas roda gigi yang berputar saat jembatan tarik bergerak turun. Ia mengambil keputusan yang seharusnya dipikirkannya 1000 kali sebelum menarik tuas untuk menutup kembali jembatan itu. Ketika kereta datang melintas di atas jembatan tarik, ia dapat melihat wajah para penumpang. Sebagian di antara mereka sedang membaca, yang lainnya sedang melambaikan tangan. Semua penumpang tidak menyadari adanya pengorbanan yang baru saja dilakukan demi keselamatan mereka. Greg telah tergilas oleh gigi gigi roda yang berputar untuk menurunkan jembatan tarik supaya kereta bisa lewat dengan aman. Allah juga pernah menghadapi dilema yang sama. Ia tidak dapat menyelamatkan orang berdosa jika Ia mempertahankan Yesus, anak-Nya. Namun pada akhirnya Allah, "...tidak menyayangkan anak-Nya sendiri, tetapi yang menyerahkan-Nya bagi kita" (Roma 8:32). Itu adalah bukti pengorbanan Allah yang penuh kasih, yang melihat bahwa tidak ada jalan lain untuk menyelamatkan manusia. "Demikianlah kita ketahui kasih Kristus, yaitu bahwa ia telah menyerahkan nyawa-Nya untuk kita." (1 Yohanes 3:16). Untuk kitalah Dia melakukan itu. Apakah kita masih hidup dengan sia-sia? Tuhan Yesus memberkati Doa: Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih atas pengorbanan-Mu di kayu salib untukku. Ampunilah aku karena sering menyia-nyiakan pengorbanan-Mu itu dengan hidup jauh dari jalan-Mu. Kini kuserahkan diriku pada-Mu. Ubahlah aku menjadi pribadi yang tidak lagi menyia-nyiakan hidupku yang berharga ini. Amin. (Dod).
Join me for this week's episode of What Would Amber Do? In this episode I interview Aina Adler and John Griffith! John and Aina transitioned their careers during a pandemic to create the Freedom & Bliss Healing Network. This coaching and healing platform provides this inspirational and powerful couple a vehicle to heal the world through love. For me personally Aina and John are fellow warriors within this shared commitment. Join us as we discuss: - Pivoting during a pandemic- Their journey to get to today- Why coaching?- Having it all work, as parents, collegues, and lovers- Loving your soulmate- Self love and the healing journey- The importance of shadow work and embracing your shadow- The illuision of seperation Join us for this deeply moving, passionate and raw conversation! Connect with Aina, John and their team at: Aina's Email: Anoelle623@yahoo.comAina's Instagram: @thetruelovepriestessJohn's Email: John.t.griffith@gmail.comJohn's Instagram: www.Instagram.com/John.t.griffithNetwork website: https://www.johntgriffith.com/If you enjoy the show, please share with your connections, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. If you want to connect with Amber to be a guest on the show or for any other reason reach out at info@amberhowardinc.com!
Welcome back to the Money Magic Podcast; this week I welcome John Griffith to the show to discuss his newly founded coaching business. John and I have been friends for years, dating back from my time in Boston. I have learned a lot from him about business, real estate, and through his Bigger Pockets Podcast recommendation. John is also the reason I started the Property Magicians Podcast with my co-host Miranda Moloto. Before pursuing his entrepreneurial dreams, John worked in the corporate world for many years and found himself to be very unhappy. During this time, he was still practising yoga and meditating from time to time, yet he did not feel fulfilled. By the time he decided to launch his coaching business, John had been practising yoga for over 20 years, and with this new business, his mission was to transform people's life by teaching them to be healthy with their mind, body, and spirit. Just a short four months later, John's business was experiencing a meteoric rise to the point where he needed to hire additional coaches and is now working on buying a retreat center. As John describes it, money to him holds an energetic frequency and can be broken down into two aspects. The first being that it is completely made up. Money is simply a piece of paper, and it is only we who give it value. The second aspect is energy, and between the two, we must find harmony. We have a collective understanding that we need it to survive, and we know it can be used to disentangle the trauma it has caused. John brings up the correlation between faith and success. He shares an anecdote from when he was on vacation and prayed for more faith, as he felt it dwindle away. When he returned, he was fired from his job, having just bought a home and a baby on the way. Within the month, John got two job offers, one of which was something he was long searching for. It was in the moment that he knew there's was no way his faith could get tested if he did not experience the rug being pulled out from underneath him. Once his faith was intact, abundance started to come. Although he admits to listening to voices of the toxic relationship we have with our brains, he never reacts or gives in to the fear it puts out! Click play to listen to this episode and leave me a comment in the comments section below. Timestamps: [02:27] Introduction to John Griffith [06:17] Background on John [09:34] What does money mean to you? [15:12] Looking at ease in a new way [18:38] Enjoying the money you make [20:42] Learning to have faith [22:08] People of faith are much wealthier than those who are not [26:24] Spend according to your values [29:12] Making the switch of scarcity to abundance [34:12] Everything is an internal vibration [37:44] Our brain is a toxic relationship [41:07] The brain will always work against you when it comes to expansion [43:14] Mental health crisis in the USA [46:57] Listening to your intuition [54:43] As humans, we are a web of consciousness Contact John: Website: https://www.johntgriffith.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.t.griffith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.t.griffith/ PS: If this is resonating with you and you feel ready to start creating a consistent stream of income of R40,000/US$2,500 every month, expanding with ease and creating new options for your life then I invite you to check out and register for the #MoneyMagic course (or the waiting list) at this link: wealthy-money.com/moneymagic
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The 469th episode of the Reading and Writing podcast features an interview with John Griffith, author of the novel CRYSTAL REFLECTIONS.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join me and John Griffith to learn about our approaches for getting unstuck when stress starts to pull us under. John shares his fascinating journey, as well as his "Got Anxiety?" tips. We also have 10 questions to ask yourself if you feel like you are getting stuck in the muck on our website, where you can also learn about additional courses and videos on all things resiliency, stress management, and burnout prevention.
My guest today is John Griffith, or better known as Griff.Griff is a Natural and Cultural Resources Interpreter for California State Parks, and host of the Animal Planet show “Wild Jobs”. Prior to that, Griff was a long time crew supervisor in the California Conservation Corps, where he and his crew restored habitat throughout Northern California.Griff's love of nature and infectious personality make him a natural educator. He immerses himself in his projects and parks he supports, learning the ecology and history, and encouraging diversity in his programs. You have to check out his Facebook Live weekly videos from Humboldt Redwoods State Park to see how charismatic and on-point he is.Griff joined us outdoors from some of the last remaining in-tact old growth redwood forest. And note, that while he works for California State Parks, in this episode he is off duty, not representing state parks. In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss what makes old growth redwoods so magical. If you haven't seen redwoods before, just think "Star Wars Return of the Jedi Forest Moon of Endor", which was filmed in this area!Our discussion of giant trees takes a surprising turn to prairies - yes, there are productive prairies in the redwoods. Griff tells us about a few, as well as an exciting elk encounter he had at one of them, that thankfully, we can laugh about.We spend a lot of time talking about Griff's approach to conservation content creation, including specific approaches that you and I can use. We get into details about Griff's Animal Planet show, “Wild Jobs”, which is a must-see!We wrap up discussing the importance of treating our properties like habitat. In typical Griff style, he uniquely and entertainingly makes this point.If you haven't seen Griff before, I promise that you'll walk away a fan. Be sure to check out his Facebook and YouTube!Full Show NotesBooks, Places - Book links are affiliate linksBefore the Wilderness: Environmental Management By Native Californians, Kat AndersonBald HillsNature's Best Hope - by Doug Tallamy. Also Bringing Nature HomeMattole Road - "The Most Epic Road on the Planet"Roosevelt ElkWild Jobs Animal Planet. Griff hosted this show, and recommends Wounded Reptile Rehab with the Phoenix Herpetological Society to startPeople, OrganizationsAnimal Tracks - from Wild Jobs Episode 1California Conservation CorpsChris Wilmers UC Santa Cruz Lab - famous for their Puma projectGibbon Conservation CenterGriff on the Kelly Clarkson ShowHumboldt Redwoods State ParkJose Gonzalez, Latino OutdoorsOjai Raptor CenterReed Noss - Griff will be interviewing Reed Noss for CA State ParksWood River Wolf Project
What's John Griffith's Problem? :: The Attorney's Grind For John, it's all about creating relationships. And for the past 20 years, John has relied on his ability to form these important relationships with clients, juries, peers, and the community to help him successfully represent personal injury victims across Middle Tennessee. *****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What's Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.com Random 5 sponsored by GSD Academy!INTRODUCING THE GSD ACADEMY by Angela ProffittAre you tired of your day running you?This step-by-step, business productivity online program will share with you exactly how to shift your mindset, set boundaries, build rock solid processes, customize your message in order to strategically grow your revenues and Get Shit Done! Begin to get a hold of your day here:https://www.gsdcreative.com/a/42691/Sr42nPQr Starting his career as an insurance claims adjuster, he saw how his decisions could impact people's lives positively or negatively—after they'd been seriously injured by someone else's carelessness. That's when he began to realize the frustration of working for insurance companies, whose main products are promises in exchange for money—and those promises of coverage were broken far too often. As a result, John decided to focus on combating those broken promises by attending law school. Now, as an experienced personal injury lawyer, he fights on behalf of deserving people who have been treated unfairly by those same insurance companies. And for John, his clients are more than a case number, which is why he stays in touch with many of them. In fact, he regularly calls former clients to simply catch up and see how they're doing. Follow John:https://www.griffithinjurylaw.com/bio/john-griffith.cfm Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What's Your Problem Podcast! WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.www.bigdotlighting.comwww.bigdotelectrical.comwww.bigdotinc.com Executive Producer: Jennifer KerrWYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells#trucking #truckingindustry #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo
John Griffith is a family man and incredibly successful personal injury attorney. Not only that, but he could take you on in Brazilian jiu-jitsu while singing perfectly on key. This is just a taste of what Tom and John bring to the table. In this episode, learn about the marketing strategy and tactics behind his firm's success and John's creative ways to get more qualified referrals. Tune in to learn how: COVID-19 impacted John's firm A referral program can be an essential system for law firms John serves as the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association President, and what he does John handled his biggest marketing mistake and his biggest marketing success
On this week's Copper Country Today, Grant Dossetto spoke with Northern Michigan University historian Russell Magnaghi about the historical contributions of French Canadians in the Upper Peninsula. He was also joined by John Griffith of Keweenaw Natural Areas to talk about the group's attempt to purchase land on the Gratiot River between Conglomerate Falls and Lake Superior. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.
Saya ingin berbagi dengan Anda sebuah kisah nyata tentang seorang pria bernama John Griffith. Pada tahun 1930, ia bekerja sebagai pengendali sebuah jembatan kereta api besar yang melintasi Sungai Mississippi. Setiap hari pada waktu yang dijadwalkan tertentu jembatan besar dibesarkan sehingga tongkang dan kapal lainnya mungkin membuat jalan mereka ke sungai. Dan menurut jadwal, John akan menurunkan jembatan sehingga barang dan kereta penumpang bisa terburu-buru melintasi. Pada musim panas tahun 1937, John Griffith membawa anaknya yang berusia delapan tahun bersamanya untuk bekerja pertama kalinya. Anak itu bersemangat sekali menyaksikan kereta api di jembatan besar, kapal, dan juga untuk melihat pos kontrol dengan segala macam pengungkit dimana ayahnya memiliki kuasa penuh. Ayahnya membawanya ke sebuah dek observasi sehingga ia bisa menonton perahu dan kereta lewat. Pada tengah hari John memasang jembatan untuk membiarkan beberapa kapal melintas karena tidak akan ada kereta yang datang untuk sementara. Dia berjalan ke dek observasi di mana mereka berdua makan siang. Sama seperti Yohanes menceritakan cerita panjang tentang kereta dan kapal, ia terkejut oleh jeritan peluit kereta di kejauhan. Dia segera melirik arlojinya dan melihat bahwa itu adalah 01:07. Di tengah-tengah ceritanya dikatakan ia lupa bahwa penumpang kereta api – express Memphis dengan 400 penumpang – akan segera melaju melintasi jembatan itu. Tanpa panik, sangat cepat ia melompat dari dek observasi dan berlari kembali ke menara kontrol. Dia menempatkan tangannya di atas tuas kontrol besi besar dan mulai menutup jembatan. Tapi sebelum menarik tuas, ia melirik ke bawah jembatan untuk melihat apakah ada kapal di bawahnya. Ada pemandangan yang menarik perhatiannya yang membuat hampir membuat jantungnya berhenti berdegup. Putranya telah tergelincir dari dek observasi dan telah jatuh ke roda gigi besar yang menjalankan jembatan. Meskipun anak itu masih hidup dan sadar, kaki kirinya tersangkut di roda penggerak dari roda gigi utama! John tahu bahwa jika ia menarik tuas maka tubuh anaknya akan hancur di situ. Matanya berkaca-kaca, dan kepalanya berputar panik. Apa yang bisa ia lakukan adalah untuk mengambil tali, buru-buru ke menara observasi, mengikatnya dan menurunkan dirinya ke gear box, membebaskan anaknya, membawanya kembali ke dek observasi, dan membuat jalan cepat kembali ke menara kontrol untuk menurunkan jembatan. Tapi tidak lama setelah dia pikir, daripada dia tahu tidak ada cara dia bisa melakukannya dalam waktu untuk kereta. Sekali lagi, lebih dekat dari sebelumnya, peluit kereta dibunyikan. Dia bisa mendengar roda mengklik atas trek dan suara mesin terengah-engah. Tapi itu anaknya! Namun ada 400 penumpang di kereta itu yang menderu menuju jembatan. Tapi John Griffith adalah seorang ayah dan itu anaknya! ……… Dia tahu apa yang harus ia lakukan …….. sehingga ia membenamkan kepalanya di lengan kirinya dan menarik tuas utama. Jembatan besar besar diturunkan ke tempatnya seperti Memphis ekspres meraung di Mississippi. Ketika ia mengangkat kepalanya dengan wajah diolesi dengan air mata, ia melihat ke dalam jendela kereta lewat. Ada pengusaha santai membaca koran sore mereka, konduktor berseragam melihat besar tangan mereka saku, wanita berpakaian rapi di ruang makan mobil menyeruput kopi, dan anak-anak mendorong sendok panjang ke piring es krim. Tidak ada yang tampak di pos kontrol dan tidak ada yang melihat gear box besar.
In Episode 17, you'll hear the latest news in the last week from around the world underwater including some thoughts on the new David Attenborough Netflix documentary “A Life On Our Planet” and the new Oceans.io S1 Dive Computer that features a unique underwater messaging option.Then co-host Linden Wolbert talks with Colombian freediving star Sofia Gomez about what it means to be a competitive freediver and reconnecting with the passion that got her there.We then hear from Captain Bobbie Scholley - legendary navy diver and salvage expert - who talks us through her top tip about setting goals to make your dive a success!And then finally we hear from John Griffith on his Best Dive Ever.Don't forget to give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us - every share and like really makes a difference!
This week on the EcoNews Report, we hear from California State Parks, North Coast Redwoods District staff about their Interpretive programs, how they are working to tell unique stories, uplift diverse voices, and how use of digital technology during Covid has increased access to learning about these incredible public lands. Our guests include Interpretive Program Manager Marnin Robbins, and Interpreters at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, John Griffith and Erika Granadino.Support the show (https://www.humboldtbaykeeper.org/get-involved/donate)
On this week's Copper Country Today program, Houghton just finished a major downtown parking study. Todd VanDyke talks with city manager Eric Waara about what they learned. John Griffith from Keweenaw Natural Areas shares information about the drive to open more Copper Country land to the public. And, our special series on Addiction in the Copper Country continues. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM; 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.
When "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" was released in February 1998, many critics didn't know what to think of it. Was it a fully formed lo-fi genre-breaking Mangum Opus--or an ill conceived indie-rock mess of conflicting sounds? Were Jeff Mangum's lyrics, involving anything from holocaust scenes to raw sexuality, evocative and mysterious and deeply personal--or just the weird, demented, and pretentious ravings of a hipster? However you feel about it, "Aeroplane" is a cult classic among lovers of both lo-fi and indie music. It appeared right as the internet was hitting puberty, and with it, the explosion of indie music that followed. Neutral Milk Hotel influenced several indie powerhouses from the myspace days, including Bright Eyes, mewithoutYou, Beirut, and The Decemberists, which then influenced countless others. The underground success made Mangum stuff of legend, and under the immense weight of "Aeroplane"s influence, Neutral Milk collapsed. Mangum stopped making public appearances for a few years, and the fans were left in wonder if that magic in a bottle would ever come out again. They did release the "Ferris Wheel on Fire" EP in 2011, but it was composed of material written before "Aeroplane," so it's not necessarily a progression forward. Mangum has no intention of continuing music under Neutral Milk Hotel, as "[his] path feels sort of different now." With the ethereal lyrics and moments that give you unexpected goosebumps, it's hard to understand why it gets under your skin, but it does. As Mangum told Pitchfork, "...these windows open up for something to be honest, and they don't stay open for very long." Join Brad LeBaron, Jon Acker, and RETURNING COHOST John Griffith for this very special quarantine episode of season 2 of THE ALBUM CONCEPT HOUR!!! COMING UP: (08-10-20) 30 Seconds to Mars - This Is War (08-17-20) Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy SPOTIFY PLAYLIST NUMBER ONE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Z67Ka5xedSfYIvWw6YNt4?si=GG5CAvtUQ0CWpr74gRn-_A Links: www.twitter.com/RevoloverAudio www.anchor.fm/AlbumConceptHour www.twitter.com/AlbumConceptPod www.myspace.com/AlbumConceptHour www.ko-fi.com/RevoloverAudio Speaking of the holocaust, educate yourself about the concentration camps in the US: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/aoc-holocaust-why-migrant-detention-centers-are-concentration-camps-explained.html Links to support important causes in the Madison area: https://freethe350bailfund.wordpress.com/(Madison bail fund) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albumconcepthour/support
How every business is a relationship business, choosing to get involved to help other people, how a role can carry more importance than we expect, and the Goldilocks aspect of Wyoming.
On today’s episode of the Park Leaders Show, we have an old friend joining us. John Griffith has guested on six episodes over the past six years and has been integral in the growth of the show. John is a huge voice in the conservation movement and has worked to educate the masses for many years with a 19-year stint in the California Conservation Core and as the host of Wild Jobs on Animal Planet. John has now transitioned to a place of passion as a Nature Guide or Interpreter for the North Coast District of California State Parks. While tenure may have him as the “new guy”, his background in social media and creating relevant education have helped him build a thriving educational program even during the current pandemic we are experiencing. Today we discuss the importance of empowering guests and visitors to recreate the awe they experience in a natural setting and translate it to the nature around them in their daily lives. The importance of sowing seeds of inspiration in the short touchpoints nature guides have is key to taking their visit from terminal to transformative. By associating learning about nature with fun and utilizing entertaining methods, a passion for conservation can be cultivated one visitor at a time. Episode resources: Book Recommendation: Bringing Nature Home – by Douglas W. Tallamy https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Nature-Home-Wildlife-Expanded-ebook/dp/B003UV8ZTE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Bringing+Nature+Home&qid=1589334645&sr=8-1&tag=stephprodu-20 Humbolt Redwood State Park Page –https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtRedwoodsStatePark/ Facebook Page: @Griffwilds - https://www.facebook.com/GriffWild/ Facebook Group: @Griffswildtips https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriffsWildTips/ Instagram: @thenaturenut https://www.instagram.com/thenaturenut/ YouTube: John Griffith https://www.youtube.com/user/TotemMagicGoingMAD
John Griffith runs CNCPT, which is an entirely remote based studio that specializes in high end pre-visualization for film and TV, but he also does visual effects and animation for feature film and VR experiences. A former Previs Director at 20th Century Fox he has a bunch of Visual effects credits to his name if you check out his IMDB page, and even did a little previs work on Revenge of the Sith. https://www.cncptla.com/cncpt-cardz VFX Site: https://www.cncptla.com/ iMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1327022/ On Instagram @cncptcrdz Twitter: @cncptcrdz Full show notes to be posted on www.rebelbasecard.com There has been some dates changing in upcoming Topps sets, so the release calendar has been updated in the show notes. Full show notes to be posted on www.rebelbasecard.com
Griff waited 20 years for his dream job. At long last, he is a naturalist at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, which he describes as church for nature-lovers. Naturalists go live on Facebook every day at 3 p.m. during the pandemic @NorthCoastRedwoods (Griff's are Friday and Sundays), He also does “lives” on Fridays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. @HumboldtRedwoodsStatePark. Here are a few recent editions: What Good are Ticks?What is that sound coming from that huge redwood tree?!Rash or not, this plant is so cool!Follow him @GriffWild on Facebook and @TheNatureNut on Instagram.Support the show (https://www.humboldtbaykeeper.org/get-involved/donate)
[SCOTT's PICK] When I was... a young boy... I listened... to lots of emo music... including the Black Parade. My Chemical Romance was the undisputed poster band for the emo scene. Their music's macabre themes were at the forefront, and their style (with their straightened black hair and deep black eyeliner) was extremely influential and widely replicated in the community. MCR ruled the summer of 2004, with their hugely popular Major label release "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge." It was a different kind of success, largely fueled by the cable/MTV generation, as their music videos would get major play on Fuse TV or MTV2 even if the singles weren't on a lot of regular top 40 radio. They almost immediately had a cult following in the young emo crowd, and it wouldn't be exaggerating to say this was the most highly anticipated emo album up to that moment in emo music. And it was an extremely shocking change for the fans when they release their explosive new music video in September 2006 for "Welcome to the Black Parade," with a complete makeover (buzzed bleach blond hair and army uniforms) and a whole new energy. After years on the road and in the spotlight, they were really able to bring it all together for one very interesting cohesive story, where Gerard Way's theatrical nature really shines. The Black Parade is probably their magnum opus, but then again they're touring again now so maybe we'll get a chance for another emo epic... Joined today by former/current emo kids Brad LeBaron, Scott Westley, Jon Acker, and John Griffith. Next Up: (02-10-20) Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of the Seventh Son Rolling Stoned Season 2: anchor.fm/rollingstonedpodcast Other Links: www.twitter.com/RevoloverAudio www.anchor.fm/AlbumConceptHour www.twitter.com/AlbumConceptPod www.myspace.com/AlbumConceptHour www.ko-fi.com/RevoloverAudio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albumconcepthour/support
[BRAD's PICK] With introductions out of the way, it's 'time' to get into our very first concept album! This week Brad, Dave, John Griffith, and special guest Leslie Aleman break down Electric Light Orchestra's iconic 1981 release "Time," which is one of the first major concept albums focused on time travel. This is ELO's second concept album (first being "El Dorado" in 1974), and with it, Jeff Lynne chose to really expand on the electric elements their sound, which really accentuates the fact that it is what author Adam Roberts calls a "future-set rock opera." It's got time-crossed lovers, Gynoids (or 'fembots' as they're popularly known), space travel, and an escape from a space colony to get home... or maybe... it's just a dream... Join us in two weeks (12-2-19), when we are going to be unpacking a strikingly similar concept album, The Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots." Go give it a listen so you know what we're talking about! Links: Unofficial anime music video for tracks Prologue/Twilight (Daicon IV): https://youtu.be/UTB9rzP2efE www.twitter.com/RevoloverAudio www.anchor.fm/AlbumConceptHour www.twitter.com/AlbumConceptPod www.myspace.com/AlbumConceptHour www.ko-fi.com/RevoloverAudio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albumconcepthour/support
Digital Nomad Mastery - Podcast Interview about Tips for Wildlife Conservation with John Griffith from The Nature Nut and Wild Jobs Website: https://thenaturenut.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriffWild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheNatureNut Wild Jobs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildjobs John's Griffith's Book "Totem Magic: Going MAD" https://www.amazon.com/Totem-Magic-Go... Documentary: https://vimeo.com/134505979 Traveling Nephew: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjh... Thank you for watching our video. We post videos DAILY videos about fatherhood & family, online business, and world travel. Currently, we have been to over 80 countries on 6 continents and our goal is to be the FIRST FAMILY to visit every country in the word. GET EMAIL UPDATES on our website: http://www.DaddyBlogger.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DaddyBlogger SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tokyoricky FOLLOW us on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest: http://www.twitter.com/tokyoricky http://www.instagram.com/tokyoricky http://www.pinterest.com/tokyoricky Also, check out our Digital Nomad Mastery business at: http://www.DigitalNomadMastery.com #DaddyBloggerWorldTour #DigitalNomadMastery
This week our very own Youth Pastor, John Griffith, shares a personal view on how our God really is faithful!
Kathryn interviews Author & IT Executive John Griffith, author of the book “A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers And Other Foes of Happiness.” A single parent of 3 daughters, Griffith recognizes that a father's impact upon his daughter is achieved through healthy and personal interactions. His guidance is a fatherhood story that's spiritual, jaw-dropping, inspirational and emotionally charged. Kathryn also interviews Director of the Newtown Recovery and Resiliency Team Melissa Glaser MS LPC, author of the book “HEALING A COMMUNITY: LESSONS FOR RECOVERY AFTER LARGE-SCALE TRAUMA”. Mass shootings are so frequent in the US that their aftermaths follow a mostly predictable pattern for the public, but nothing could be further from the truth in the impacted community. Glaser offers a practical and much-needed guide for anyone dealing with the daunting task of supporting and healing a community after tragedy and trauma.
Kathryn interviews Author & IT Executive John Griffith, author of the book “A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers And Other Foes of Happiness.” A single parent of 3 daughters, Griffith recognizes that a father's impact upon his daughter is achieved through healthy and personal interactions. His guidance is a fatherhood story that's spiritual, jaw-dropping, inspirational and emotionally charged. Kathryn also interviews Director of the Newtown Recovery and Resiliency Team Melissa Glaser MS LPC, author of the book “HEALING A COMMUNITY: LESSONS FOR RECOVERY AFTER LARGE-SCALE TRAUMA”. Mass shootings are so frequent in the US that their aftermaths follow a mostly predictable pattern for the public, but nothing could be further from the truth in the impacted community. Glaser offers a practical and much-needed guide for anyone dealing with the daunting task of supporting and healing a community after tragedy and trauma.
Wild Jobs are all around us, but often go unnoticed. John Griffith returns to the Park Leaders Show to tell us about his new show, Wild Jobs, on Animal Planet. Griffith uses the show to highlight conservation and the hard work done at wildlife sanctuaries and animal hospitals. Getting a show with Animal Plant started years ago when John uploaded his first video to YouTube. The video went viral and made John a YouTube star because of his dancing. John used his dancing to turn attention to his true love, conservation. Now, his love for conservation gave him an opportunity to host Animal Planet's first digital show. In each episode, John spends the day working with people who care for animals. You will enjoy watching John do a variety of jobs from trimming porcupine toenails to changing monkey diapers.
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Can we make a difference in the global refugee crisis? John Griffith is living proof that we can. A former real estate developer and early retiree, John found his second life’s purpose in working with the American Refugee Committee and putting his skills in global development to perfect use.
In this episode, John Griffith talks about raising three daughters as a single father. His new book, A DAD'S FUN GUIDE TO RAISING HAPPY DAUGHTERS: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes of Happiness, is a unique entry in the parenting book market. In his first byte, John describes his unique perspective and approach, and in byte two, he talks about some of the challenges young girls face today. In the third byte, John offers his take on raising "happy humans," and tells us why this book is informative for all of us—not just single dads.
In this episode, John Griffith talks about raising three daughters as a single father. His new book, A DAD'S FUN GUIDE TO RAISING HAPPY DAUGHTERS: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes of Happiness, is a unique entry in the parenting book market. In his first byte, John describes his unique perspective and approach, and in byte two, he talks about some of the challenges young girls face today. In the third byte, John offers his take on raising "happy humans," and tells us why this book is informative for all of us—not just single dads.
In this episode, we were fortunate to be joined by John Griffith and Tad Lunden from the American Refugee Committee / Asili. During the interview we discussed their human-centered-design experiences and using business for good. We also talk about the difference between being a “beneficiary” and being a “customer”. Wonderful people and inspiring work.
The Great Flood of 1993 hit the American Midwest from May to September, running along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and extending into nine states. Naturally, South Dakota was in its path. Chuck Anderson traveled to the southeast corner of the state, a particularly affected region. He stopped in Montrose, a town of roughly 420 people seated northwest of Sioux Falls, that fell partially underwater. There, he met John Griffith and his father, Bill, who were in the process of repairing a damaged basement where a wall caved in. Bill added that the situation was further complicated by waist-deep mud, but he knew his family's situation was not the worst. John heard stories of fish finding their way into people's homes. In Montrose, Chuck saw wet furniture sitting out in front yards and stacked on trucks, as though the community were having a yard sale of damaged goods. He stumbled upon another recovering family. Pam made a poignant observation about her elderly parents' situation,
Bob Gass from “The Word for Today” shares the story about John Griffith, the railway controller. His responsibility was for a draw bridge over the Mississippi River. more »
We take a break from "ONTAP 9 Month" during the holiday week to recap DockerCon 2016 with John Griffith, Software Engineer at SolidFire, and Garrett Mueller, Technical Director at NetApp. Join us as we discuss containers, Docker announcements and t-shirt snafus.
OpenStack continues to become more and more popular for deploying private and hybrid cloud at many organizations. This week we welcome John Griffith, Principle Software Engineer for NetApp, Rob Esker, Product Manager for NetApp, Kelly Boeckman, Product Marketing Manager for NetApp, and Brendan Wolfe, Senior Marketing Manager for NetApp. These four represent the portfolio investment that NetApp, including SolidFire, Data ONTAP, and E-Series, has made in the OpenStack community and are with us to discuss the presence at OpenStack Summit. NetApp’s largest OpenStack Summit presence to date includes multiple sessions, a demo theater presentation, and some fun activities scheduled for the festival Tuesday night on Rainey Street.
John Griffith of YouTube fame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNhCjA0pdU)has a dancing video that went viral. He joins Jody Maberry & Jared Easley on this episode of Starve the Doubts.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)
On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, John Griffith shares the story of creating the Bioblitz Dance with the encouragement and support of Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro. John explains the reason for the Bioblitz Dance and the steps of the Bioblitz Dance. John Griffith challenges you and your park to do a Bioblitz Dance. If you do a Bioblitz Dance and let us know you are doing the dance because of the show, we will send you Park Leaders stickers for everyone who participates in the dance. You just have to let us know by letting us know on Facebook or include Bioblitz Dance and Park Leaders in the title of your video on YouTube. You can find the Bioblitz Tutorial Here.
Aaron and Brian talk to Jeff Dickey (@jeffdickey; Chief Innovation Officer @Redapt) and John Griffith (@jdg_8, Software Engineer @SolidFire) about the evolution of Redapt, best practices for building large-scale clouds, comparing OpenStack to Docker communities and how the ecosystem is changing from Vendor to SP to VAR. Links from the show: Redapt Homepage Jeff Dickey's Bio NextCast Podcasts Thanks for the Docker folks for having us! - DockerCon 2015 on YouTube Topic 1 - Tell us about yourself and some background on Redapt. Topic 1a - You both have OpenStack background. Why are you here at DockerCon? Topic 2 - Aaron knows Redapt from his day job, but you really got on our radar the past few weeks with a bunch of announcements recently (eg CoreOS Fest + Tectonic). How did Redapt get involved with delivering solutions around these new Cloud Native frameworks? Topic 3 - What you do is really a next-step in how companies are able to build or consume these new Cloud Native frameworks. How does Redapt go about pulling these systems together? Topic 4 - We talked yesterday about your team. How do you keep the talent levels up to date on your team? Topic 5 - Redapt is well-known in the cloud circles. What best practices can you take from your learnings and apply them to all these Enterprise and Mid-Market companies that want to do all the cool stuff we hear about here at DockerCon?
Featuring Aaron Delp and John Griffith recorded live at DockerCon, it's all about containers.
Adrienne and Michelle interview California Conservation Corps Manager John Griffith. John's diversity efforts in the conservation and environmentalism movement (and “White Boy Fresh” dancing ability) serendipitously made him a YouTube viral sensation.
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Diversity has been a consistent topic on the Park Leaders Show. For this episode, three former guests of the show return to have a panel discussion about diversity. Teresa Baker (founder of African American National Parks Day), Jose Gonzalez (founder of Latino Outdoors) and John Griffith (crew supervisor with the California Conservation Corps) team up to form the first Park Leaders Panel. Together, they discuss why a gap exists between parks and communities of color, how one person can make a difference, and how we can connect urban youth to National Parks far away from their home. After listening to this panel discussion, if you have any questions for the panel members, please leave a comment here on the show notes page, and they will respond. John Griffith has become well known for his dancing videos on YouTube. Just for fun, below is a video of John dancing: Dance Excerpt from the video "Wildlife: Our Low Maintenance Pets." (click to watch on YouTube)
When you want to talk about youth involved in parks and recreation, the best place to start is with the Corps Network. I have become fond of the Corps Network and they work they do. Not just the work for parks and conservation, but the work they do in the lives of young people. One of those young people who made the most of her time with the Corps is Ruby Simonian. Ruby glows with excitement about her time with the California Conservation Corps. She gives the Corps credit for building her confidence, skills, and experience. Prior to becoming involved in the CCC, Ruby was not motivated to do much with her future. When she left the Corps, she felt she could have an impact on the world. Ruby's hard work with the Corps did not go unnoticed. She was awarded 2014 Corpsmember of the Year. Ruby offers advice to leaders on how to connect with youth working in their parks. She also talks about John Griffith, and the impact he had on her time with the Corps. She holds John up as an example of how leaders can work with youth. If you are reading this in email, click here to listen to the podcast.
I know Park Leaders is on a roll when I end up talking with someone like Richard Rojas. It is a sign to me the dots are starting to connect. I was introduced to Mr. Rojas through Jose Gonzalez of Latino Outdoors. I was introduced to Jose through John Griffith of the California Conservation Corps. Unexpectedly talking with Richard Rojas was like stumbling onto a treasure chest. He is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about park management, and the issue parks are faced with. Richard Rojas had a 32 year career with California State Parks. He rose through the ranks, beginning as a Park Ranger, promoted to Supervising Ranger, Park Superintendent, Chief Ranger, and finally served as District Superintendent for the Channel Coast District from 2000-2007. We talk about diversity, of course since Richard came to be known as the "diversity guy" in California State Parks. But it would not be right to stick to a single topic when talking with someone who has as much experience and wisdom as Richard Rojas. We talk about hiring and managing staff, the need for parks to be more flexible, and what other park systems can learn from the California State Park system. Richard also shares what question he would ask a job candidate if he could only ask a single question. You don't want to miss his answer. He also challenges us to consider what our legacy will be. Resources • California State Parks • Latino Outdoors • Parks Forward
You may find this episode uncomfortable. I am fine with that. John Griffith will call you out. Our parks are not just for white guys in fleece jackets. You would have that impression though if you visited most of our national our state parks. Park Rangers are not a diverse group. Neither are park visitors, for the most part. If the answer is to hire diverse employees for only office jobs and think that's a good enough effort for your diversity goals, message of parks will eventually go extinct. That is the message John Griffith preaches to stakeholders of national and state parks. John is a supervisor with the California Conservation Corps, who has become best known for his hip-hop dancing. The attention John has received for his dancing has allowed him a new platform to spread his message of conservation and diversity. What We Talk About • The importance of exploring outdoors • How urban youth respond to the outdoors • Diversity in Parks • Why outreach to minority groups does not work • Finding ways to connect with diverse demographic groups • Making recreation appealing vs. protecting the park • How people build relationships with nature • How dancing has allowed John to connect with Urban Youth • The sacred role of a Park Ranger Resources • John Griffith's Youtube Channel • California Conservation Corps • The Corps Network • Outdoor Afro • Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv • Totem Magic: Going Mad by John Griffith • Music by Jason Harrod Here is the video of John dancing that got all of the attention; The Boss Dances Like a BOSS! John Griffith Dancing to Travis Porter (click to watch on YouTube Once I saw this video I knew I had to talk to John; John Griffith Dancing to Bird Machine by DJ Snake (click to watch on YouTube)
Aaron and returning co-host Ken Hui (@hui_kenneth) talk with John Griffith (@jdg_8, SolidFire) about the role of an OpenStack PTL, the evolution of Storage from Icehouse to Juno, Cinder architecture and where block storage fits into OpenStack deployments. Music Credit: Nine Inch Nails (www.nin.com)
01 Opening 02 Hebrews 4:14, The story of John Griffith's sacrifice 03 Hebrews 4:15 04 Hebrews 5:1-3-6 05 Hebrews 5:4-6 06 Hebrews 5:7 07 Hebrews 5:8 08 Story and history of Patrick Henry, Closing Click For PDF File Of Sermon Notes
01 Opening 02 Hebrews 4:14, The story of John Griffith's sacrifice 03 Hebrews 4:15 04 Hebrews 5:1-3-6 05 Hebrews 5:4-6 06 Hebrews 5:7 07 Hebrews 5:8 08 Story and history of Patrick Henry, Closing Click For PDF File Of Sermon Notes
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