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Bill Lampton: Hi, there. Welcome to the Biz Communication Show. I’m your host, Bill Lampton, the Biz Communication guy. Every week, hosting a conversation with an outstanding business communication expert so that you and I can learn tips and strategies that will boost our business. Today, it’s an absolute delight to host again, as he’s been our guest several times, John Ray, coming to us from the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. John Ray works with consultants, coaches, attorneys, fractional executives, and other professionals who sell expertise. He helps them diagnose and express their value, price accordingly, and build business through trust, not pressure. He’s the author of the five-star rated book, The Generosity Mindset, which redefines generosity as a professional asset, not as giving everything away. So, I know that you will join me in welcoming our expert for the day, John Ray. Hello, John. John Ray: Bill, what a delight to be with you, as always. Thank you for having me back. I really appreciate that very much. Bill Lampton: Well, I— I benefit every time, and I know that our viewers and our listeners benefit as well. You have built a wide reputation, John, as an expert on pricing. A topic that really, until you tackled it, I’m not sure that I heard very much advice about that. And I think of how [laughter] I could have used that advice three decades ago when I launched my career as a professional speaker, consultant, coach. And like many people, I was ready to take a fee, [laughter] not recognizing that there were options. So, one of my first uh questions, which I think our viewers and listeners will want to know is, what prompted you to get into the topic of pricing, to study it closely and carefully, and then to teach many hundreds through your seminars and through your book? To teach them how to maximize the rewards for the service that they provide. What prompted you to do that, John? John Ray: Well, that uh— that is an easy ans— question and answer for me. Basically, uh skinned knees and— and uh t-shirts in the drawer of— of bad pricing, bad engagements. Uh you know, I— I— I came out of corporate like a lot of people do, uh that don’t really know how to price their expertise, and they don’t know that they don’t know that. Um you know, they— they do what I did, which is kind of use others as a benchmark. And when others uh are pricing inadequately, that by definition, that makes your price inadequate. And we all suffer from that. And so, I saw this problem with my clients as well. And so, I got passionate about it. And— and the— the thing about it is, this— this is not information that— that is widely available to uh small business people and— and particularly expert service providers, like consultants and coaches and fractional executives that go out on their own, like I did, to uh and they’ve got a particular expertise, and they start their business. And, you know, there— there are just not a lot of resources immediately available. There are plenty of good ones out there, but they’re just not immediately available to uh people like us. And so, that’s what got me passionate about it. I went uh down that bunny trail, you might say, learning. And uh eventually, that led to me really focusing my practice around that and, you know, writing the book. Bill Lampton: So, as you say, you really tackled what was a needed topic, but in many ways a neglected topic. And as I said a minute ago, I really had not heard much about pricing services until I started attending your seminars and then soon after that, reading your wonderful book, which we will talk about. What, John, are some of the pricing mistakes— two or three that you see entrepreneurs, solo practitioners make? Who— um tell us what are— are some of the mistakes that you run across commonly with your clients and talking with people individually? Tell us— tell us what are some of the mistakes that you— you not only identify, but you help correct? John Ray: Yeah. So, I— I call them the red flags of inadequate pricing. Uh that’s my nomenclature for— for it. And uh you know, one of those is hourly pricing. If you’re pricing by time, pricing by the clock, uh your— your price by definition is inadequate. Um uh pricing is an input. It’s not— ha— has nothing to do with the outcome that the client receives— the transformation you bring. And it’s genu— genu— genu— generally— I’ll get that out in a second— very uh ha— ha— has no relation whatsoever and— and and much, much uh smaller than a lot of clients would be willing to pay when it’s calculated that way. Another few that I see are uh when— when an expert service provider accepts every client that comes their way. I mean, by definition, your price is too low because some of those folks that are coming your way are price-sensitive. They’re— they’re— they’re uh cheapskates. I mean, they— [laughter] they want to get something for as little as possible. And uh most clients aren’t that way, but some are. And so, if you’re pricing such that every client that comes your way, you’re accepting, what that means is uh your price is not high enough to— to drive away the price-sensitive clients. There’s a couple of them right there. Bill Lampton: Thank you for those. I— I think, John, about, for example, the profession that I know quite well because I’ve been a part of it for three decades, and that’s professional speaking. And there are so many people who cannot understand how, if a professional speaker is hired to speak at a conference or a convention, and they show up, and they’re there, and they give a one-hour presentation, why are they paid $7,500 or $10,000, or if you’re a celebrity speaker, why are you paid $25,000? And people in the mindset, that’s pricing by the hour, and they— they just don’t get it. Um But this moves us to a key point, which you make in your book and in your presentations, which I’ve been privileged to attend. And that is that we’re pricing by results. We’re pricing by benefits. For example, I— I would even take it down to— to the level of the guy who comes and fixes my washing machine. And, you know, he— he charges me $200. And somebody will say, “Well, my gosh, that guy makes $200 an hour.” I’m not paying him for the hour he was here. I’m paying him for the fact that I can use my washing machine again. So, elaborate on that and tell me if I’m on target with that. John Ray: Uh Well, absolutely. I mean, you’re paying— you’re paying him to have uh uh to get rid of those piles of dirty clothes that have been piled up, right? [laughter] Waiting— waiting to get him in there. Uh yeah, you’re paying for uh um uh peace of mind. You’re paying not to have to go down to the laundromat, right? You’re paying— there are a lot of things that you’re paying for beyond just the fix. And that’s, I think, the— the real I think, the— the— not— not secret, but the— the insight here is that clients see more value in us than we see ourselves. I mean, we look at our uh deliverables. Um you mentioned the speech. You know, the speech we give, and we don’t see the other intangibles that we bring to the table that clients willingly pay for and, for a lot— for— for most of them, are most important— most important, maybe even more important, than the deliverables themselves. Uh I mean, for example, someone that’s booking a speaker, they’re running a uh convention, a— a uh uh, you know, three-day kind of uh a workshop opportunity for their association. What are they looking for? I mean, they’re looking for happy association members. And so, when they come out of that speech uh— when those members come out of that speech with uh Dr. Bill Lampton having presented, what they want to hear is, “Wow, thank you so much for booking Dr. Lampton. He was fantastic. You know, I’m going to implement a lot of his ideas.” And uh that’s what they’re looking for, right? They’re looking to help deliver a little bit of transformation to their association members. So, it— it’s not about just the heads in the room or— or or uh the— as you say, the length of time. It’s about what does that speaker booker— what— what do they see in in terms of the outcome that’s going to occur because they hired Dr. Bill Lampton? Bill Lampton: Lois Creamer, John, is one of the— the most uh relied upon experts on what’s happening in professional speaking, since we’re talking about that. And one of the changes that she emphasizes, you know, every time I see her on LinkedIn or Facebook, is that what people are looking for now is not just a— a feel-good speaker, a motivational speaker. Right. They’re looking for a problem solver. Um And I know when I’ve talked to you before about pricing, one of the points you make is that as you’re talking with a prospect, you can help them estimate the value of implementing your services because of the problems it helps them solve and, therefore, they’re economically better off, right? John Ray: Yeah. It’s— it— it’s— it’s what you’re able to do because your problem is solved. So, I mean, let’s take an example of a fractional CFO who saves their client uh let’s say $100,000 because of a project that they have done. It’s not just the $100,000, it— it’s what the $100,000 enables a company to do that they couldn’t do before. So, what are you going to do with that $100,000? Is the question that CFO— that fractional CFO should be asking. Uh “What’s that going to enable you to do that you weren’t able to do before?” Um Hire uh maybe a salesman or two that uh are going to help your bottom line? Well, okay, that’s great. So, wh- what will that do? I mean, what will they bring in? Uh how will that change your business? “Well, you know, it’ll help increase our revenue by whatever percent we think.” Um “Ah! Well, what would that— what would that do for you? I mean, where would that get you as a company?” See, when you start asking these questions and being curious, digging a little deeper, what you find is that the value of what you deliver is not just the $100,000 of savings, as great as that is, it’s what comes out of that. And the value of that is much more significant than uh what we think going in. And that’s the value of questions. Bill Lampton: And what we really need to get across to our prospective clients is that we’re not an expense. We’re an investment. Um And we’re an investment that pays off. And it’s— it’s uh during our exploratory conversations with them, we get to the point where we illustrate how our service for them is a great investment because there will be returns, and efficiency, teamwork, and that good old word, “profit,” correct? John Ray: Correct. And— and I think what we are doing there is it’s not just about, you know, how do you talk a client into hiring you? It— it— it’s part of it, Bill. I think, and you and I have had this conversation before, several times. It’s about the mindsets that we bring to the table, right? Mm-hmm. I mean, we— we have these mindsets of of inadequacy and imposter syndrome. And when we have clients telling us that, “Hey, these are the results I got from working with you,” um “and I what a great investment this was,” I— I think that is what you can lean on instead of those uh ugly little voices in your head that tell you you’re not worthy. Uh Lean on what the clients say. Um And and that changes your language from language like um uh being a cost or being a burden to being an investment, to— to representing a return, representing transformation for someone that’s been uh stuck for a while. Bill Lampton: And we are the objective voice that comes in and helps them discover those items. John, uh in a minute, I want to talk about something that I adopted from you. And your book and your seminars have been a great value to me. And one of the greatest strategies that you taught me, and you’ve taught now many hundreds of others, is about the three levels of pricing. So, we’ll get back to that in just a second. [Commercial Break] Bill Lampton: You’re with the Biz Communication Show. I’m your host, Bill Lampton, the Biz Communication guy, and our distinguished guest today is John Ray, author of The Generosity Mindset. Before that short break, John, I mentioned that traditionally, of uh until you [laughter] and other experts started advising us, traditionally, we would present one price for our services when we were talking to a prospect. And yet, you have great rationale, which I want you to share with us, on why instead of giving one price— this is the price, take it or leave it— why we give three pricing levels instead. John Ray: Yeah. So— so, just to be clear, I mean, I didn’t um make this up. I mean, th- this is— this is one of these patterns you see in the business world that when you see it, you can’t— cannot unsee it anymore. Um um Many successful companies have implemented a good-better-best kind of pricing model, uh where “good” is kind of the basic, uh, you know, “better” is a little bit good, kind of in the middle, and “premium” is for those what I would call velvet-rope clients. I mean, they want the— the full um experience of what it is that you can offer. And what— what the value of options are is that different— it helps you align your services with the idea that different clients have different values. I mean, there are some that come to you and they want just the basics. They want to be able to um consume a little bit, um get what they can get out of that, and move on. There are others that, um, they want the full experience that you can give them. I mean, every— they— they love what you do, um they’re— they’re— they want transformation quickly, uh urgently, uh they want to make it happen, and they want to pay up to— to get that. Then, there are some that are in the middle. I mean, they— they want uh— they don’t want the basic, uh but maybe they don’t want to pay for the premium or or um they’re not as anxious, uh maybe to have that transformation as some of the premium clients and, you know, they would buy a uh uh, in that good-better-best construct, they would buy a better option, that middle option. So, what you’re doing is aligning your offering with the idea that different clients have different perceptions of value, and you’re giving people choice. And this just in, uh choices are empowering. People love choices. And when you’re having a conversation around choices, “Which one of these packages makes the most sense for you?” then it’s a collaborative conversation, not a “yes” or “no” to the one offering that you’ve given someone. Bill Lampton: Well, I— I— I know too that um there’s no way of truly estimating which category our potential clients fit, and so that’s why we give them the choice. I remember very well, John, you gave an illustration in one of your seminars that I attended that car manufacturers don’t just [laughter] just uh give us one level of car and that’s it. No, you— you have the low, medium, and the top quality, and you can choose which ones you want. Right. And there are those who could not afford or don’t see the need for the top quality, but would be very happy with that middle item, which meets their budget and meets their— their aesthetic requirements too, right? John Ray: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, we see this with uh automobile manufacturers. You can look at their websites and see this. Uh We see it with uh fast-food places. I mean, when you go through a a fast-food uh establishment, what do they have? They have their traditional offerings, uh they have a value meal often, and they have some sort of premium, uh limited-time offer, right? And and so, they have essentially a good-better-best kind of model. They don’t call it that, but that’s what they have. And what it does is it appeals to a lot of different buyers at different— that are at different price points, different willingness to pay. Bill Lampton: I want to get, before we conclude, I want to get to a discussion about your book, The Generosity Mindset. John, I think I wore out two or three highlighters when I read this book. [laughter] And I noted this morning that there are 88 five-star reviews of the book on Amazon. I was privileged to even post a video review there. And the reason I took the time to do that was because the book was for me a turning point professionally, and I’m sure that’s the case for many readers. Tell us, two things— give us a quick, please, overview of what the book will help us accomplish, and then secondly, how we can get the book. John Ray: Sure. Well, and thank you for your support. I mean, I think you were maybe one of the first, if not the first review that I got. I— I haven’t forgotten that, [laughter] Bill. So, thank you for that. Bill Lampton: I was the most eager, that’s why. [laughter] John Ray: Well, thank you. Um Yeah, I think a couple of things. I mean, one is is— is that the book starts out with those mindsets that hold us back. And when we’re pricing our expertise, it— it’s a personal thing. I mean, we’re pricing what comes out of our head, what’s— what’s between our ears, and it’s highly personal. It’s— it’s not uh like pricing a product that comes off an assembly line somewhere or out of a factory. Um Um In our case, the factory floor is between our ears, and that gets personal. And what that brings in is those mindsets that I was talking about earlier that that hold us back, that cause us to um not think of ourselves as worthy sometimes, or not— not pricing to the level that we ought to price at. And— and so, the question is like, how do you deal with those mindsets? And what the book makes the argument for is that clients see more value in you than you see yourself. And so, if you are willing to lean into that and understand that, and understand what clients see— that it’s about client-perceived value, not what you think. What you think is not material. It’s what they think. And what— and the beautiful thing is what they think is— is wonderfully— it— it’s— it’s empowering for you if— because they do see more value in you than you see yourself, and if you price into that value, ironically enough, you’ll be charging better pricing than you would if you just relied on falling back on those old nasty voices in your head. Bill Lampton: Yes, we have to change our mindset, and your book is the— is the playbook for doing that. Tell us how we can get the book, John. I know I mentioned it’s on Amazon. It’s in paperback. Is there a Kindle version also? John Ray: Yes, there’s a Kindle version. Uh Yes, so you can get the book on Amazon. If you— I— those of you that want to uh patronize your local bookstore, feel welcome to do that because you can uh find it or or order it there. Um You can go to the generositymindset.com to learn more about where to buy the book, and and there are some free resources there, including uh the Red Flags of Inadequate Pricing that I mentioned earlier, uh help you kind of self-diagnose whether you’ve got a pricing problem in your practice. Bill Lampton: I encourage our viewers and listeners, if you’ve not had the advantage of reading that book and learning how to improve your pricing, how to improve your conversations with clients, and how to overcome some of the thoughts that have been holding you back, get that book today. John, please tell us your contact information. John Ray: Thank you, Bill. And thank you again for having me. It’s always a delight to be with you. I really— It’s my delight, as well. Yeah, I really appreciate you. Um Yeah, I would love to hear from folks directly. My email is john@johnray.co. Feel welcome to be in touch with questions or comments. And my website is johnray.co, uh so you can uh find out more about me and the work I do there. My blog uh is there as well, that gets regularly updated. And uh feel welcome to follow me on LinkedIn, JohnRay1, where I post a lot of uh information around and— and thoughts around value and pricing. And uh I also have a podcast that’s devoted to this uh area of my work, The Price and Value Journey. So, you can find that wherever your uh— where you consume your podcast. Bill Lampton: Thank you for that. And— and certainly, if you’re on LinkedIn, John Ray is a person you want to connect with. I— I know, John, you were at Vanderbilt. You were— what was it? English and Economics major, was that your double major? John Ray: That was it. That was it. Bill Lampton: And the English certainly shows up [laughter] because you— you write so well um quite a number of times a week, and I benefit and readers will, too. So, be sure to connect with John on LinkedIn. And now that John’s given his contact information, I’m happy to give mine. My YouTube channel is Bill Lampton, PhD. I’ve been posting instructional videos about communication there since 2007. Don’t look back at any of those, please. And in the last 8 years, I’ve gotten away from giving just my own guidelines, but I’ve been hosting the Biz Communication Show video podcast, which you’re partaking in now. And so, I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And then as for my website, I’m— my tagline is the Biz Communication guy, so go to bizcommunicationguy.com. And while you’re on my website, there’s a chance there, an opportunity for you to subscribe to my podcast, which I hope you will do. I welcome inquiries by telephone: 678-316-4300. And I will talk with you initially without any financial obligation. I’d like to hear your communication problems and strategies, and determine whether I’m the consultant to help you with them, or if not, who I can refer you to. And then, I certainly want to recognize the co-producer of this show, um Mike Stewart, based in Nashville, originally in Gainesville, Georgia, with me, where I’m still based. And John has been my marketing and technology advisor and guide since 1978, and I still rely on him heavily. His website, localinternetpresence.com. John Ray, I think of the— the information that we’ve covered, what— what might be a nugget or a capsule of— of information that in a minute or a minute and a half you could leave with our viewers and listeners? John Ray: Well, wh- when you hear the ad— the advice that it’s not about you, you think that’s negative, and in this case, it’s ironically a positive. Um, you know, a lot of us have grown up with mindsets around money and worth and uh, are we worthy? We, you know, we have imposter syndrome about the work that we do, particularly if we come out of corporate and we’re on our own all of a sudden. Bill Lampton: Which happened with you. John Ray: Which happened with me, and uh, a similar situation with you, you came out of academia and, and, you know, you’re out there all of a sudden on your own, right? Bill Lampton: In unknown territory. [laughter] John Ray: [laughter] And in the— in the wilderness, uh it’s so unknown. And um you let those mindsets that are— those voices in your head, and what’s been drilled into your head, um work on you. And here’s the good news. There’s an antidote to that. It’s— it’s leaning into where— where clients see value. And if you um lean on that, understand that they’ll tell you where they see value. Look at how they review you, how they uh what they write in their testimonials. Um The questions— the quality of the questions you ask, and your ability to be curious will help you dramatically in terms of learning where they see value and pricing into that value, and pricing more adequately than you ever have before. Bill Lampton: And John, one of the— the great revolutions that I think you’ve brought into discussions about dealing with clients, you just mentioned questions, and that’s the value of listening. So, many decades people went in and they had a spiel and they gave the spiel, and they wondered why they were ushered out the door with a polite handshake. [laughter] Yeah. And sometime, the next time I host you, I would like to spend the entire half hour talking about the power of questions and listening, and reflective listening, because those I know from your book and your coaching, those are very central to the success of the entrepreneur, aren’t they? John Ray: Well, they are. And uh I would welcome that because I’m always learning about that, uh Bill. And I think the point is is— is that we overestimate our ability to listen, even if we’re practiced at it, even if we’re intentional about it. The studies show this. So, this— this is not— this is something that we all have this in common, that— that we overestimate our ability to listen and understand what people are saying to us, both uh coming from their mouth and then coming from other ways that they communicate, right? And so, um I think that’s a really important piece of being able to diagnose clients and to price effectively. Bill Lampton: I came across this not too long ago. Larry King, who co— uh hosted 7,000 guests during his career on Larry King Live— many of us remember his shows— Larry King said, “I hosted 7,000 people, and I never learned anything while I was doing the talking.” [laughter] That’s a good thought for us to close on. And in closing, I certainly want to join you, the guest, in thanking, as I know you want to, John Ray, author of The Generosity Mindset. A tre— John is a tremendous asset to everyone who reads his book, attends his seminars, or meets with them individually. Thank you very much for being with us, John. John Ray: Thank you again, Bill. I appreciate you and your work very much. Thank you. Bill Lampton: And thanks to our viewers and listeners. Invite you to be with us again next week for another edition of the Biz Communication Show. I’m your host, Bill Lampton, the Biz Communication guy.

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That's a wrap on today's episode of Be the One! A huge thank you to Lulie Lampton and Bo Blackmon for joining us and sharing their Brookstone stories, favorite memories, and all the exciting details about The Drowsy Chaperone. It's always inspiring to hear from our students who pour their passion and talent into the fine arts at Brookstone.If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. And don't forget to mark your calendars for The Drowsy Chaperone—you won't want to miss it!Until next time, keep showing up, making a difference, and being the one.

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In today's episode of the happytans podcast, we have a great guest and a good friend of mine – Jennifer Lampton. Jennifer shares her remarkable transition from a stay-at-home mom to a leading tanning expert, despite challenges and unexpected turns along the way. Discover how her strong online presence and impressive collection of five-star reviews helped her navigate a major relocation, ultimately boosting her business during the pandemic and beyond.

The investigation continues, leading to the doorsteps of more former Klansmen. Then, a surprising revelation from Lampton. For transcripts of this series, please visit this page.

Noah Smith & Brad DeLong Record the Podcast We, at Least, Would Like to Listen to!; Aspirationally Bi-Weekly (Meaning Every Other Week); Aspirationally an hour...Key Insights:* Someone is wrong on the internet! Specifically Brad… He needs to shape up and scrub his brain… * Back in the 2000s, Brad argued that the U.S. should over the next few generations try to pass the baton of world leadership to a prosperous, democratic, liberal China…* Back in the 2000s, Noah thought that Brad was wrong—he looked at the Chinese Communist Party, and he thought: communist parties do not do “coëxistence”…* Noah understands people with a limitless authoritarian desire for power—people like Trump, Xi, Putin, and in the reverse Abe—and the systems that nurture and promote them…* Why did Brad go wrong? Excessive reliance in the deep structures of his brain on the now 60-year-old Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World.* Why did Brad go wrong? A failure to understand Lenin's party of a new type as a bureaucratic-cultural organization…* Suggestions for what Brad DeLong should earn during his forthcoming stint in the reëducation camp are welcome…* &, as always, Hexapodia…References:* Bear, Greg. 1985. Blood Music. New York: Arbor House. .* Brown, Kerry. 2022. Xi: A Study in Power. London: Icon Books..* Cai, Xia. 2022. "The Weakness of Xi Jinping: How Hubris and Paranoia Threaten China's Future." Foreign Affairs. September/October. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/xi-jinping-china-weakness-hubris-paranoia-threaten-future.* DeLong, J. Bradford. 2019. "What to Do About China?" Project Syndicate, June 5. .* DeLong, J. Bradford. 2019. "America's Superpower Panic". Project Syndicate, August 14. .* DeLong, J. Bradford. 2023. "Theses on China, the US, Political-Economic Systems, Global Value Chains, & the Relationship". Grasping Reality. Accessed June 19. .* Lampton, David M. 2019. Following the Leader: Ruling China, from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping. Berkeley: University of California Press..* Moore, Barrington, Jr. 1966. Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord & Peasant in the Making of the Modern World. Boston: Beacon Press. .* Pronin, Ivan, & Mikhail Stepichev. 1969. Leninist Standards of Party Life. Moscow: Progress Publishers. .* Sandbu, Martin. 2022. “Brad DeLong: ‘The US is now an anti-globalisation outlier'”. Financial Times. November 23. .* Sasaki, Norihiko. 2023. "Functions and Significance of the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms and the Central Comprehensively Deepening Reforms Commission." Chinese Journal of Political Science 28 (3): 1-15. Accessed May 14, 2024. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24761028.2023.2185394.* Shambaugh, David, ed. 2020. China and the World. New York: Oxford University Press. .&* Vinge, Vernor. 1999. A Deepness in the Sky. New York: Tor Books. . Get full access to Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality at braddelong.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, Luke Morrison from Belle Property in Newcastle shares valuable insights into the current property market in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. As a specialist in the Minmi Fletcher and Maryland areas, Luke's expertise shines through as he discusses the strong market in the 500,000 to 1.5 million price range, particularly for first home buyers. He highlights the high demand in this bracket and the influx of buyers from inner-city Newcastle looking for larger family homes in outer areas like Fletcher. Luke also addresses the challenges of affordability in the region, pointing out the rising property prices and the impact on first home buyers. Additionally, the discussion covers the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate market, buyer behavior shifts, and the use of auctions versus private treaties. Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Property Market Overview The hosts introduce the guest, Luke Morrison from Bell Property in Newcastle, and discuss the property market in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. They question whether the area has missed the boat in terms of property growth and discuss further potential growth. 00:06:21 - Demand for Properties and Auctions Luke mentions increased open home numbers and outer area buyers showing interest in properties. He discusses the effectiveness of auctions for properties over 1.2 million in creating a sense of urgency and maximizing buyer engagement. 00:10:08 - Rising Property Values and Affordability The conversation delves into the significant increase in property values (38.4%) compared to income growth (20%) since the start of COVID. They highlight the affordability issue in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, making it challenging for first home buyers to enter the market. 00:11:25 - First Home Buyers Challenges Luke elaborates on the challenges faced by first home buyers, including the increase in average first home buyer budget to around 900k and the difficulties in finding properties below 800k to benefit from stamp duty concessions. 00:11:58 - Stamp Duty Benefits and Property Prices The conversation concludes with a discussion on the sliding scale of stamp duty benefits based on property prices and the challenges of finding properties below 800k amidst rising property prices in the area. 00:12:27 - Property Market in Newcastle Luke discusses the current property market figures in the north Lampton area and the potential for property value increase in Lake Macquarie Newcastle areas. 00:13:09 - Predictions on Interest Rate Decrease The discussion revolves around predictions of interest rate decreases by economists, and the potential impact on property prices. 00:15:11 - Impact of Rate Decrease on Property Prices The conversation delves into the psychology of rate decreases leading to increased property prices, and the potential half a percent decrease before the end of the year. 00:16:44 - Market Activity During School Holidays The hosts discuss the impact of school holidays on market activity, with expectations of a slight dip and a potential boom after Anzac day. 00:19:45 - Impact of Age on Tolerance for Alcohol The conversation takes a turn towards personal experiences with alcohol, discussing the impact of age on the tolerance for alcohol and the decision to stay sober. ABOUT THE HOSTS BRAD EAST Brad East is the Managing Director of Wisebuy Home Loans. Brad is an award-winning mortgage broker and has helped thousands of clients gain finance to purchase properties. Wisebuy Home Loans is the go-to mortgage brokerage for clients wanting out-of-the-box applications approved. Website → https://wisebuygroup.com.au  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcastlemortgagebroker/  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bradeast_mortgagebroker/  Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bradeastofficial   CASEY TAYLOR Casey Taylor is the Managing Director of Taylored Property Welth who specializes in helping clients purchase high-performing investment properties. Casey has a huge amount of knowledge when it comes to property investment and will be sharing this with the listeners. Website → https://tayloredpropertywealth.com.au  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wealth-property-buyersagent-investment-financialfreedom/  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casey.taylor_tpw_buyersagent/  Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tayloredpropertywealth 

Ana Lampton Triplett is a documentary maker and a retired attorney. In her episode of “Family Owned, a Legacy Leadership Podcast,” she discusses how she and her family have entrepreneurship running through their veins. Part of the Lampton family that owns manufacturing powerhouse Ergon in Jackson, Ana has used her talents to help with both the family business and her own project, a documentary film on the life of William Faulkner. Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David M. Lampton's new book addresses a core critique of the management of Sino-American relations across eight administrations: that naïve American elites conflated their hopes for democracy and a globally responsible China with the actual prospects for those ends, and, in the process, traded away American interests, competitive position, and national security. The book challenges that narrative. Developments in the U.S.-China relationship are converging in ways that are setting off major alarms; the level of hazard is unlike anything we have seen in a half-century. Living U.S.-China Relations describes the current situation and explains what has brought us to this juncture.  In an interview conducted on March 5, 2024, David M. Lampton, in conversation with Jan Berris and Gina Tam, discusses U.S.-China ties as a relationship between two societies, not just two states, through the vantage point of the author's lived experience over nearly six decades. About the speakers: https://www.ncuscr.org/event/living-us-china-relations-cold-war/ Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube for video of this interview. Follow us on Twitter (@ncuscr) and Instagram (@ncuscr).

Nick Bock and Richie Lampton Discuss Premier Flooring's Acquistion of Sam Kinnaird's Flooring by Floor Focus Magazine

Zachary High School Band of Blue Drum Majors Aaron Westbrook & Sara Lampton tell us what a Drum Major is, how they balance band, school and other extracurriculars, and how you can support local and students through the Band of Blue Foundation!Learn more about the Band of Blue and Band of Blue Foundation by following them on Facebook and Instagram.Support the show

This week we talk about my almost Twitter blunder, Is Molly ride or die? Oh shit, it's a Ginger trap, weird sea sex, the poophole loophole, sweet new job, new workout technique, high pressure sales, we go commando now, you are aware you died, sperm extraction, and a sex robots first accent!!!!  #podcast #new #comedy #stand #up #funny #advice #how #cast #hilarious #lol #haha #wtf #tiktok #show #host #comedic #comedy #offtherails #offtherailstm #rails #germancomedy #funnypodcast #hiddengem #milwaukee #mke

Find out how you can get more video charisma to come across at your best.  This is needed today in business more than ever. You'll be able to connect with people better and ultimately get more favorable attention by putting these pointers Dr. Lampton shares with us.  Bill Lampton, PhD BizCommunicationGuy.com  What is Agorapreneurs? We're a channel devoted to those with an entrepreneurial spirit who believe in freedom and liberty. If you like the idea of living a voluntary life, not initiating force or coercion, and living life peacefully, abundantly, and making a lot of money, this is the place for you!  Terry Brock Terry@TerryBrock.com www.TerryBrock.com

We are back with special guests Travis Charles, Nathan Tricky Allen, and Jeff Lampton. This week we see why I don't ice fish, a dad and a vacuum cleaner, worrisome trend, lucky fall, a chick I would vote for, most famous chili recipe, butt stuff, a great job offer, year of the dong, weak sperm, a weird tip request, and the future of sex robots!!!! #podcast #new #comedy #stand #up #funny #advice #how #cast #podcast #hilarious #lol #haha #wtf #tiktok #show #host #comedic #comedy #offtherails #offtherailstm #rails

This week our special guest is the hilarious creator of The Most Offensive Show on Earth at Wiley's Comedy Club, He has been seen on the Travel Channel, Comcast OnDemand, and FOX. Travis Charles!!! We also have comedian and magician Nathan Tricky Allen and Jeff Lampton in studio. We had an absolute blast filming this one. #podcast #new #comedy #stand #up #funny #advice #how #cast #podcast #hilarious #lol #haha #wtf #tiktok #show #host #comedic #comedy #offtherails #offtherailstm #rails

In recent years, the U.S.-China relationship has deteriorated rapidly. Engaging China: Fifty Years of Sino-American Relations brings together leading China specialists to reflect on relations between the two countries over the last half-century and consider what might lie ahead. The contributors – academics, nongovernmental organization leaders, and former diplomats and government officials – analyze the relationship from a wide range of perspectives: political, diplomatic, economic, social, cultural, commercial, educational, medical, and military. They explore not only the accomplishments and successes of engagement but also the mistakes and misunderstandings, acknowledging the distrust and frictions that surround the relationship today. On September 29, 2021 the National Committee held a virtual program with several contributors to and the editor of the volume, Mary Brown Bullock, David M. Lampton, and Anne F. Thurston, and they discussed 50 years of Sino-U.S. relations with moderator Tashi Rabgey.

Jeff "The Loose Cannon of Comedy" Lampton stops by the podcast via remote live feed from his hotel room in Horse Cave, Kentucky and proceeds to conduct our entire geek-out of Netflix's Mötley Crüe biopic THE DIRT from his jacuzzi tub while chain smoking and swilling longnecks!! How do you not love this animal?! Originally aired on YouTube on February 12, 2021.

The German Wolfpack is back! And 2021 starts with a real banger. Joe Lampton himself is joining us for a special Episode. Follow Joe Lampton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joe_lampton​ Follow Joe Lampton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vladobu/​ The Hosts: Alexander Graves: https://twitter.com/selfconquering​ David Grund: https://twitter.com/pride_ah​ More Information on: https://twitter.com/redsmokepodcast​ If you want to donate towards the channel you can join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redsmokepodcast​ Streamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/davidgrund1

Speaker: David M. Lampton, Hyman Professor Emeritus Johns Hopkins—SAIS; Senior Fellow, SAIS Foreign Policy Institute David M. Lampton is Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute and Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins—SAIS. Immediately prior to his current post he was Oksenberg-Rohlen Fellow at Stanford University’s Asia-Pacific Research Center from 2019-2020. For more than two decades prior to that he was Hyman Professor and Director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Lampton is former Chairman of The Asia Foundation, former President of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, and former Dean of Faculty at SAIS. Among many written works, academic and popular is his most recent book (with Selina Ho and Cheng-Chwee Kuik), Rivers of Iron: Railroads and Chinese Power in Southeast Asia (University of California Press, 2020). He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University in political science where, as an undergraduate student, he was a firefighter. Lampton has an honorary doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Far Eastern Studies. He is a Life Trustee on the Board of Trustees of Colorado College and was in the US Army Reserve in the enlisted and commissioned ranks.

"I knew I was talented enough to do anything, but never was ready to do any of it. I felt like I wasted my 20s and the early part of my 30s with this mindset. I realized there was an absence of confidence, purpose, and direction." - Jason LamptonIn this episode, Corey and Sharma talk with Jason Lampton, a marketer and entrepreneur who currently works in marketing for a large financial institution in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, where he helps drive the strategy and execution for development programs for marketers. Jason is a marketing leader who has held various non-profit and government leadership roles including leading marketing and creative services for the City of Charlotte, and community marketing director for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. During this conversation, Jason shares how imperative it has been for him to learn to take good care--whether it is taking good care of his own mental and emotional health, of the critical relationships in his life that are anchored in trust, of his personal leadership brand, or of the organizational culture around him.

Brought to you by sponsors Flyers restaurant and brewery. Sean and Brad are joined by Brad’s barber and friend Lampton Lawrence. We ask him how prevalent sports talk is as a barber working in a barbershop, apparently very important because Lampton didn’t miss a beat. Turkey football was discussed along with playing semi pro football. Hey we talked about the NHL, NBA and the crown jewel the NFL, oh I forgot about college football. Great episode and great beer talk. Brad was drinking the pacemaker porter from flyers restaurant and brewery and Sean was drinking the Patrick O’neal’s Irish Red Ale from Ol’ Biddy’s.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/GuysBeerSports)

Special guest Joe Lampton in the house. Will be talking man shit. It will be a no soy zone. linktr.ee/boilerbrawn

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the One Belt One Road policy, later known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global development strategy involving infrastructure projects and associated financing around the world. While the Chinese government frames the plan as one promoting transnational connectivity, critics see it as part of a strategy to achieve global dominance.  Rivers of Iron examines one aspect of the BRI: China’s effort to create an inter-country railway system connecting China and its seven Southeast Asian neighbors (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). The book explores the political strengths and weaknesses of the plan, as well as the capacity of the countries involved to resist, shape, and perhaps take advantage of China’s actions. The authors seek to explain how domestic politics in the eight Asian nations shape their varying responses and behaviors. How does China wield power using infrastructure? Do smaller states have agency? How should we understand the role of infrastructure in broader development? Does industrial policy work? How should other global powers respond?  The National Committee held a virtual program on October 14, 2020 with Professor David M. Lampton.

Jolene A. Lampton, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, and CFE, Professor of Management/Accounting and Area Coordinator of MBA - Accounting Programs at Park University | Austin Campus School of Business, joins Count Me In to talk about the meaning of Global Ethics Day. As a member of IMA’s Committee on Ethics, Jolene has a strong belief that all organizations should have their foundations rooted in ethics. And ethical foundations start with people. Giving-voice-to-values is a powerful tool for the development of a strong ethical culture and Jolene helps listeners understand how they can align their values with their organization. Download and listen now!

Economic Interdependence: Dangers And Opportunities Ahead | 2020 Conference | Panel 3Monday, October 19, 2020Hoover InstitutionPanel 3 took place on Monday, October 19, 4-5:30pm PDT and focused on Economic Interdependence: Dangers And Opportunities Ahead.CHAIR: David Lampton (Johns Hopkins-SAIS)    DISCUSSANT: Thomas Fingar (Stanford University)•  Economic coercion as a tool of PRC foreign policy   Christina Lai, Academia Sinica•  Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy: A framework for economic security   Ian Tsung-yen Chen, National Sun Yat-sen University•  Competing paradigms of development assistance in the Indo-Pacific   Jonathan Pryke, Lowy InstituteMEET THE PANELISTSDr. Ian Tsung-yen Chen is associate professor at the Institute of Political Science at National Sun Yat-sen University. His current book project is entitled The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Power, Interests and Reputation.Dr. Thomas Fingar is a Shorenstein APARC Fellow in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Formerly, he was first deputy director of national intelligence and chairman of the U.S. National Intelligence Council. Most recently, he co-edited Fateful Decisions: Choices that Will Shape China’s Future.Dr. Christina Lai is a junior research fellow in the Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica, Taiwan. She was also a lecturer in global security studies at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on U.S.-China relations, Chinese foreign policy, East Asian politics, and qualitative research methods.Dr. David M. Lampton is professor emeritus of China studies and former director of SAIS-China and China Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS. He is a senior fellow of the Foreign Policy Institute and former president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations.Jonathan Pryke is director of the Lowy Institute’s Pacific Islands Program. Mr. Pryke joined the Lowy Institute from the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University where he was editor of the Development Policy Blog.

Joe Lampton is an entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author. He owns and operates casinos, strip clubs, and webcam studios. His books are called "Obsessed" and "Smooth Operator."   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Joe Lampton is an entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author. He owns and operates casinos, strip clubs, and webcam studios. His books are called "Obsessed" and "Smooth Operator."   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Joe Lampton is an entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author. He owns and operates casinos, strip clubs, and webcam studios. His books are called "Obsessed" and "Smooth Operator."   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Joe Lampton is an entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author. He owns and operates casinos, strip clubs, and webcam studios. His books are called "Obsessed" and "Smooth Operator."   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Joe Lampton is an entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author. He owns and operates casinos, strip clubs, and webcam studios. His books are called "Obsessed" and "Smooth Operator."   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Breaking news about novel coronavirus is dominating headlines, making the context we need to understand it more important than ever. This week, as the virus redefines every aspect of our lives, we’re turning to the experts to help us understand where we were before the news of COVID-19 hit and how we ended up where we are today. What can we learn from past pandemics? How will this change our relationship with China, where this all began? First, we have Dr. Peter Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to discuss the Spanish flu, his experiences fighting the Ebola outbreak, including, what a resilient global health system looks like and what needs to happen to be prepared for a pandemic. Next, we hear from David M. Lampton, of the Stanford Spogli Freeman Institute, to discuss the complicated history behind the US - China relationship. We want to hear from you! Please take part in a quick survey to tell us how we can improve our podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWZ7KMW

The deacon had but one goal in life and that was to beat the squire in a carriage race. He had lost to the squire in matters of love and so far in horses as well- but this time he had help he had never expected from a widow with a kind heart,a load of courage, and a notion that it was time to get married again. Support our show and checkout www.simplisafe.com/1001! Only 14.99/mo- no long contracts-no tools required. This is a great product- highly reviewed (40,000 Amazon reviews)- we recommend it. NEW Enjoy THE 1001 HISTORY CHALLENGE on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-history-challenge/id1482436263 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Android devices here: ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=479022&refid=stpr.  Get all of our shows at one website: www.1001storiespodcast.com HERE: (main website all 1001 shows) https://www.1001storiespodcast.com or HERE: at Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwdojx2zx4jj2xj25fwupwrdcxq or HERE at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-history-challenge/id1482436263 CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS! REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS! A SECOND NEW SHOW AT 1001- 1001 HISTORY'S BEST STORYTELLERS- OUR INTERVIEWS WITH SOME OF TODAY'S BEST HISTORY AUTHORS ...LINKS BELOW... all shows available at www.1001storiespodcast.com The Apple Podcast Link for 1001 History's Best Storytellers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 The Stitcher.com link for 1001 History's Best Storytellers is:: ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=474955&refid=stpr.  SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Open these links to enjoy our shows! APPLE USERS Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at iTunes/apple Podcast App Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at iTunes/Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901

The complete audio is available for purchase at Audible.com. https://adbl.co/3b4H4tM The Best Humorous American Short Stories Compiled by Alexander Jessup Narrated by Cate Barratt, John Burlinson, Andy Harrington, and P.J.Morgan In compiling this collection of humorous short stories by both well known and more obscure authors, Alexander Jessup applied a broad interpretation of humor; the stories span the period between 1839 and the beginning of the first World War. This Voices of Today recording contains 16 stories. 1) The Little Frenchman and His Water Lots, by George Pope Morris 2) The Angel of the Odd, by Edgar Allan Poe 3) The Schoolmaster's Progress, by Caroline Mathilda Stansbury Kirkland 4) The Watkinson Evening, by Eliza Leslie 5)Titbottom's Spectacles, by George William Curtis 6) My Double, and How He Undid Me, by Edward Everett Hale 7) The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, by Mark Twain 8) Elder Brown's Backslide, by Harry Stillwell Edwards 9) The Hotel Experience of Mr. Pink Fluker, by Richard Malcolm Johnston 10) The Nice People, by Henry Cuyler Bunner 11) The Buller-Podington Compact, by Frank R. Stockton 12)Colonel Starbottle for the Plaintiff, by Bret Harte 13) The Duplicity of Hargraves, by O. Henry 14) Bargain Day at Tutt House, by George Randolph Chester 15) A Call, by Grace MacGowan Cooke 16) How the Widow Won the Deacon, by William J. Lampton

Tonight, I am going to tell you an old folk story from England about a giant worm who terrorizes Lampton castle, and the knights who battled it. It is ultimately a story of karma and redemption!Featured Site:Herrington-heritage.org.ukdeadbutdreaming.wordpress.comText Version of selected episodes: http://ow.ly/E3T150uDGD2Become a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Donate! paypal.me/stigmatastudios Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive content! http://eepurl.com/YIbLfwww.minds.com/theabracast Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tStigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.com Incidental Music (royalty free) by Ross BugdenEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Visit: www.stigmatastudios.comFind Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios

Direct .mp3 file download. Jen Lampton (Backdrop user account), co-founder of Backdrop CMS, senior Drupal developer at Jenerationweb.com joins Mike Anello and Ryan Price to get reacquainted with Backdrop and to discuss why it could be a good long-term solution for sites after Drupal 7's end-of-life. Discussion Backdrop CMS Silkscreen CMS - Backdrop fork. Backdrop CMS Mini Camp at Twin Cities Drupal Camp - June 6-8. Backdrop status of 100 top Drupal projects. Backdrop CMS contributed projects. Software Freedom Conservancy Support Backdrop CMS Jen's DrupalCon Seattle Presentation, A world without features - save time by managing exportables Flexible Layouts in Backdrop Core Dirk Frimout - the first Belgian in space. DrupalEasy News Drupal Career Online - the 12-week (3 half-days/week) best-practice focused training program begins August 26, 2019. Learn more at one of our free Taste of Drupal webinars in July and August. Professional local development with DDEV - 2-hour, hands-on, online workshop held monthly - next workshop: July 16, 2019. Local Web Development with DDEV Explained Upcoming Events Drupal Camp Asheville - July 12-14, 2019. Drupal Camp Colorado - Denver - August 2-5, 2019. BADCamp - Berkeley, CA - October 2-5, 2019. DrupalCamp LA - August 24-25, 2019. Sponsors MyDropWizard.com - Long-term-support services for Drupal 6, 7, and 8 sites. WebEnabled.com - devPanel. Follow us on Twitter @drupaleasy @ultimike @jenlampton @backdropcms Subscribe Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play or Miro. Listen to our podcast on Stitcher. If you'd like to leave us a voicemail, call 321-396-2340. Please keep in mind that we might play your voicemail during one of our future podcasts. Feel free to call in with suggestions, rants, questions, or corrections. If you'd rather just send us an email, please use our contact page.

Josh is one of my life long best friends, and was the original co-host of the podcast! So I figured what better way to kick off the new year of Radcast We get nerdy this episode! We talk about UFC, Pro wreslting, Comic books, avengers, aquaman, DC, Marvel, and video games! hope you enjoy nerding out with us!

Following decades of enmity, on December 15, 1978, the United States and China announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as of January 1, 1979. Diplomatic rapprochement offered hope that the countries would be able to look beyond their differences to cooperate on the global stage. On December 18, the National Committee convened a panel representing the diverse fields of business, diplomacy, arts and culture, and academic exchange to reflect on where the bilateral relationship was 40 years ago, is today, and may be headed in the future. Speaker Bios: Cathy Barbash is a specialist in cultural diplomacy and creative industry development and an independent producer, working primarily with the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Cuba. Barbash has spent over 35 years managing and consulting to organizations including The Philadelphia Orchestra, the United States Department of State, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, Arts Midwest, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Juilliard School, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, China Shanghai International Arts Festival, and the China National Centre for the Performing Arts. She was the lead architect of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s current China tour/residency project. Since normalization of United States-Cuba relations, she has worked with La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, Casa de las Américas, and the Festival Jazz Plaza Havana.   Chas W. Freeman, Jr. is a senior fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. He is the former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs (1993–1994), ambassador to Saudi Arabia (1989–1992), principal deputy assistant secretary of state for African affairs (1986–1989), and chargé d'affaires in Bangkok (1984–1986) and Beijing (1981–1984). He served as vice chair of the Atlantic Council (1996-2008), co-chair of the United States China Policy Foundation (1996–2009), and president of the Middle East Policy Council (1997–2009).   Mr. Maurice R. Greenberg is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Companies. Mr. Greenberg retired as Chairman and CEO of American International Group (AIG) in March 2005. He formed the American International Group, Inc. (AIG) as a Starr subsidiary, and served as that company’s chairman and CEO until March 2005. Under his nearly 40 years of leadership, AIG grew from an initial market value of $300 million to $180 billion, becoming the largest insurance company in the world.   David M. Lampton is Hyman Professor and director of China Studies Emeritus at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, where he currently is senior fellow at SAIS’ Foreign Policy Institute. He will be an Oksenberg-Rohlen fellow and research scholar at Stanford University’s Asia Pacific Research Center beginning in January 2019. Having started his academic career at the Ohio State University, Dr. Lampton is chairman of the Asia Foundation, former president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, and former Dean of Faculty at SAIS. He now serves as a director of the National Committee. He is the author of Same Bed, Different Dreams: Managing U.S.-China Relations, 1989-2000 (2001); The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds (2008); and, The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy (editor, Stanford University Press, 2001).

Interview with Vikki Hampton about Outliers and Vocation! www.earhopper.com

In this episode, Matthew Tift talks with Jen Lampton about the Backdrop project, the differences between the Drupal and Backdrop communities, helping people, organizing software communities, and more

The investigation continues, leading to the doorsteps of more former Klansmen. Then, a surprising revelation from Lampton.

***SPOILERS*** We do talk about somethings that have happened in the newest episodes of flash and arrow. So if you're not caught up and dont want to know.. you've been warned! Josh Lampton is the former co-host of Radcast, and the Former Co-host of Doggkast. He's one of my oldest best friends and is currently a car salesman. We get into conversations about typical stuff with josh. Like super heroes, comic books, comic movies/Tv series... as well as talk about the car business, people who park like assholes, and fan theories!!!

Dr. Lampton explains a tool he uses with his clients to help them understand their natural, predominant communication styles and the styles they have adapted to fit the particular needs of their lives, including at their workplaces. It is known as the DISC personality profile for the four major styles of communication and orientation toward life, and it measures dominance, influencing, steadiness and compliance. As president of Championship Communication, Bill helps leaders speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly. His interview coaching enables applicants to excel in job searches.

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication Formed in 1997, Championship Communication – based in Gainesville, GA – has served top tier clients including Gillette, Duracell, Procter & Gamble, Ritz Carlton Cancun, British Columbia Legal Management Association, the Missouri Bar, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association. Dr. Lampton provides keynote speeches, directs seminars, and helps companies identify and find […] The post OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication, Marcel Williams with MSW Creative Services, Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication Through his company Championship Communication, Dr. Bill Lampton helps companies strengthen their communication strategies and tactics so they will improve their sales, customer service, teamwork, and management. Dr. Lampton also helps corporate leaders learn to speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly. His top-tier client list includes Gillette, Procter and Gamble, Duracell, University […] The post Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication and Author Charla Hammond appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Hello everyone and we are back! DoggKast is back for its next season and we thought what better time to make a comeback then on Halloween week! This episode we have a guest, The one and only Chad Lampton is back for this Halloween edition of Mayhem Monday! Every Monday we upload new death battles to see who would win in these fantasy crossovers. This week we have two scary bat shit crazy killers you don't care you stands in their way! Green Goblin Vs Scarecrow, Who wins? You decide! Check us out: www.instagram.com/doggkast www.facebook.com/DoggKast www.doggkast.com Follow us: www.twitter.com/DoggKast www.twitter.com/BigDogJayLamp www.twitter.com/tmorrow182 Give us feedback: doggkast@gmail.com Audible link: http://www.audibletrial.com/doggkast

Welcome to Episode 44 where we talk about ryan's hot dog habit, delve into the recent stage diving controversy, talk to the great photographer Ryan Russell and ignore his requests to make him more interesting, some video games and then a special secret guest! Follow us on twitter, instagram, stitcher, whatever other thing, thanks for […]

Welcome to Episode 43, this week we talk about people being selfish, finally tell the butter baby story and then Dan from Real Friends stops by to tell us about how great he is and how cool his new haircut is. This week's song is I Aim to Misbehave by Survay Says. Have a good […]

here's another episode with joshua t lampton. we do the classic chit chat.Then i tell the story of my day in court and that whole fiasco. i talk about all the crazy cases i had to listen to before my case. follow doggkast on twitter: https://twitter.com/DoggKast follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/notnickcook subscribe to doogkast: http://doggkast.podomatic.com/ check out beararcheryproducts.com to see the newest and best archery products available for 2014!

hey freaks, on this episode i solo cast it. i talk about being hurt which has sucked ass. i also tell the story and explain the long ass 3 day drawn out facebook arguement i started about bouncing bettys coffee shop. i also get into some ufc stuff (bisping vs Le & UFC 177) then wrap it up with some video game talk and reviews! as always i talk about a bunch of random shit also. Buy yourself a new bow @ www.beararcheryproducts.com and get a new tshirt to wear while shooting your bw @ 1stand26.bigcartel.com follow me on twitter @notnickcook and check out doggkast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-bO2N31-E0

hey peeps. im back, thats right!! been awhile, ready to return to regular episodes again! i sit down with the big dogg and we talk about his podcast, and a bunch o random shit! also explain the "test upload" episode! enjoy listening to the silkiness that is my voice! also, no longer doing season... back to just regular numbered episodes!

hey peeps... here it is, my new original song! first reall personal song ive ever written and its my personal favorite, please download it and share it with your friends! this is a song about a girl... this is "In Plain Sight"

hey freaks... shut up about me being gone, i dont care.. now that thats out of the way, this is a really short episode letting you freaks know that i released a new song. and i will upload it on this podcast!!! yaaay so you guys can listen and have the option to download it! see you dirty bitches later!!

Rebecca Cruise provides an update on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls in Nigeria, and Joshua Landis discusses this week’s Syrian rebel departure from Homs. Later, a conversation with longtime China scholar David Lampton. He argues the country’s leaders have to reconcile a fragmented bureaucracy with explosive economic growth and a rising middle class.

hey guys, i know its a week late but here's my coverage of ufc on fox 11 Fabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne!! its a short one Approx. 11 mins

THIS IS AN UPDATE TO WHATS BEEN HAPPENING, AND WHATS BEEN GOIN ON.. ALSO, WHATS TO COME!

this one is a little different... i review "titanfall" for the Xbox One while playing it for the first time. so all my reactions are live, and i talk about things i notice right then and there. there may be some quiet pauses while i am concentrating lol Matt Loomis is back on for this bad boy, lets do it!! Approx. 55 mins

12 years a racist??... oh no wait 12 years a slave!! haha this is my review of said film. i thought it was really good! and its a definite recommend... not a buy, but a recommend due to the fact that this movie, only gives you the impact that makes it good once!

hey freaks, bringing the big dogg back and we talk about some new video games that have been released, and some upcoming movies to watch for.. THEN we sit here and sing some goofy songs and fuck around, it was pretty fun, and is a really good example of what a normal chill sess is like for us haha enjoy! RadCast facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/radcast1 my personal FB page- https://www.facebook.com/ follow me on twitter here- https://twitter.com/notnickcook follow my tumblr here- http://notnickcook.tumblr.com/ my soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/darkn3ss-1

finally decided it was time to let everybody know what happened, and why ive been off the grid! then i give josh a call and we break down whats been going on the the WWE Universe!!

hey ya freaks, been gone for awhile, due to a close family loss. (thanks for all the love BTW) but im ready to return and wanted to give you guys a little update, so figured id give it to you with an impression of peter griffin... i love doing impressions and they get better everytime i do them... but here's this one anyways! ftsclothingco.bigcartel.com

hey there you freaky fucks! im bringing it back finally been gone for awhile! Haarp, Fma 264, Fema Death Camps, 911, NWO... we hit on conspiracies with conspiracy theorist Brent Ledbetter. im a total skeptic but i like to show all views, so check out us talking about these and many other theories! josh lampton and ben hernandez all also sitting in, josh plays quite the joke in this episode (see if you notice it) tell me about your opinions on conspiracies or other conspiracies on my twitter or facebook page!

Hey freaks, another quick episode, this one i give you my 1-10 on anchorman 2, and let you know if its worth watching!

episode number 4!! we have new guest on, matt loomis. matt is a very funny guy, and this is my favorite episode so far! its long... but is by far the best radcast episode to date!!!!! WOW!! what did we not talk about in this episode! its hilarious, yet heart felt.. we talked about mma, video games, movies, passed loves, first sexual experiences, what we look for in women, new technology, and answer some pretty entertaining fan emails!!! its a long one, but probably the best one yet!! i've also got some topics, tech news, social updates, and some other cool shit to talk about/tell you freaks! so enjoy this nerd filled episode with special guest matt loomis! and as always go to: www.ftsclothingco.bigcartel.com to get some cool ass clothes follow me on twitter: @notnickcook like the RadCast page here: www.facebook.com/radcast1 subscribe to the podcast on itunes (you can do it from this page, located to the right) again, enjoy freaks!

im gonna start doing these really short little recording to give you guys some updates, and just so you can hear my glorious voice!

((SoloCast)) [**spoilers**] if you havent heard or seen the results for ufc 168 yet and you wanna find out by watching it, i suggest you dont listen to this episode yet!! i sit down, with me... and go over the ufc 168 event! tell you all the main cards, and my opinion on them. also give some other feed back and talk about a couple other random things. but the main focus of this episode is the ufc coverage! so enjoy freaks, its a quick one! ill upload another soon to make up for the delay!

this is a bonus episode, it does not count as a regular apisode there will still be an episode three. but in this short bonus episode me and Josh Lampton give our thoughts and picks on the next ufc even. i will post an episode after the event, with the results. i MIGHT even do a live episode for the ufc event! so enjoy our picks, hope everyone gets to watch the fight. join ufc fantasy freaks!

hey freaks as promised hears episode two a week away! and we bring back one of my best friends who's like a brother to me. tylor graham! we talk about what he's been up to since he was last one, where he's been. we also reach out and try to give some sound advice to some people who have asked for some words o' wisdom! its always great having tylor on and getting that positive side of everything, where as im always cussing at you guys haha enjoy folks, we kinda just wing this one! for some great street gear, or that new old school sweater you were lookin for go to: ftsclothingco.bigcartel.com

SEASON 2 PREMIER!!! Episode one of season two! [**SPOILERS**]hey there freaks! im back from my little break bringing season two with me! i bring back Ben Hernandez and we do what we do! topics: -fake sign language interpreter at mandela speech -Fake Gay bashing -new instagram feature -upcoming movies -paul walker -controller reviews for ps4 & xbox one benjamin also gives a review on the hobbit 2 since he got to watch an early screening like a gansta! spoilers people spoilers!! also read a fan email!

hey freaks, this is a really short episode of radcast, shortest ever actually! wanted to tell you guys about some really good movie trailers ive seen. but more importantly i give you mine and josh's UFC Fight picks... guessing not only whos gonna win but how!! will upload an episode right after the fight with the results!!!! next episode is the season finale! you can join my UFC Fantasy league here: http://ufcpickem.fightmetric.com/pools/3987 Also, Happy Birthday to ciara wheeler!

**SPOILERS** hey freaks and followers. this is part 2 of a 2 part collaboration episode with DoggKast. these episodes are a review of the new "Batman: Arkham Origins" game. Specifically on the xbox 360 (the console i played it on). I do go pretty in depth with the story line and cutscenes so if you dont want any plot points ruined dont listen to this yet! enjoy freaks! check out DoggKast here: http://doggkast.podomatic.com/

**SPOILERS** hey freaks and followers. this is part 1 of a 2 part collaboration episode with DoggKast. these episodes are a review of the new "Batman: Arkham Origins" game. Specifically on the xbox 360 (the console i played it on). I do go pretty in depth with the story line and cutscenes so if you dont want any plot points ruined dont listen to this yet! enjoy freaks! check out DoggKast here: http://doggkast.podomatic.com/

hey freaks! been too long.. blah, blah, blah. this episode is somewhat short. its just me soloing it, just wanted to give you guys the low down on whats been going on and some info on how radcast will work from now on! also!!!! -i talk about the latest UFC fight night:Henderson vs Belfort -the next upcoming ppv -enders game -CALL OF DUTY: Ghosts -PS4 controller i also let you know whats going on with the 2 part episode #18 stay freaky folks and check out first and twenty sixth here! http://ftsclothingco.bigcartel.com/

David Lampton is Hyman Professor and Director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Former president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and Dean of Faculty at SAIS, he is the author of The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds. A Stanford University graduate, Lampton has also received an honorary doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Far Eastern Studies. He is an Honorary Senior Fellow of the American Studies Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He won the Robert Scalapino Prize in 2010 and is a Gilman Scholar at Johns Hopkins. His newest book, Following the Leader: Ruling China, from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, will be published by UC Press in January 2014.

David Lampton is Hyman Professor and Director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Former president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and Dean of Faculty at SAIS, he is the author of The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds. A Stanford University graduate, Lampton has also received an honorary doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Far Eastern Studies. He is an Honorary Senior Fellow of the American Studies Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He won the Robert Scalapino Prize in 2010 and is a Gilman Scholar at Johns Hopkins. His newest book, Following the Leader: Ruling China, from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, will be published by UC Press in January 2014.

## Backdrop * What is a fork?             * It’s open source, folks! Forks happen! * Why are you forking Drupal? * My initial reaction was that you were starting it because you didn’t want to have to learn all of the new technology being used in D8, and therefore were cornering yourselves in the past... and I thought that eventually, you’d be so far behind, that learning “current technology” would be so cumbersome that you’d just stop learning and improving. I’m sure others are thinking the same thing, so how would you respond to that? * Is the Backdrop fork solely to enable developers comfortable with the current Drupal coding practices to be able to continue working with tools they already know? * What is D8 doing wrong, in your opinion? * What is D8 doing right, in your opinion? * Why are you personally going to use Backdrop instead of D8? Or, will you use both? ## Drupal 8 * I’ve heard a lot about performance. Some say it’s faster than D7, some say it’s slower... What’s the deal? Are some parts faster, and some slower? * Some people are saying that since we are incorporating existing external technologies we’ll gain experienced developers from outside the community. Others are saying we’ll lose current developers because of the new, steep, learning curve. Both scenarios have already started playing out. Do you think a year from now there will be a net gain or loss of Drupal contributors? * What is Backdrop doing wrong, in your opinion? * What is Backdrop doing right, in your opinion? * Why are you personally going to use D8 instead of Backdrop? Or, will you use both? ## I don’t know where to ask these questions :) * From what I understand, D8 is working on the sitebuilder experience. As far as I know, backdrop will incorporate a lot of that work. Will sitebuilders really be able to tell the difference between the two? * Jen, what’s the deal with you and TWIG * Which CMS makes more sense for     * Developers         * Self-taught Drupal devs         * CS degrees         * people who spend a lot of time programming         * “weekend warriors”     * Themers     * Sitebuilders     * Clients     * Drupal shops

number 16!! I've got Anthony Stevens AKA. "STRIPES" on this one! he's a long time friend of mine and a rad dude. we didn't really get a chance to get the full stripes experience so we'll bring him back in the future! we also brought back Ben Hernandez, ya'll know him!! we talk about some varieties of shit in this one, like normal. heree's some of the topics we touch on in the episode. -drug testing for food stamps and other state assistance -diabetic and obese people -Grand Theft Auto 5 -Prisoners: an new movie that just came out -miley cyrus and then of course we go off on about 50 tangents!!! haha this episode is approx. and hour! so enjoy freaks, and as always go to 1stand26th.com and get some gangsta gear!

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soorrrryyyy... i know this one is way late!!! but i was in the middle of moving, and got a new studio, but... no internet...until today!! so its about a week or more late but here it is. #15! we talk about the new riddick movie finally!! and we talk about ios 7, some other new tech, the usual. keepin this one simple bitches just listen and love it! notnickcook.podomatic.com 1stand26th.com 1stand26thclothingco.bigcartel.com dollarshaveclub.com

this episode jumps right off into some pretty crazy stuff. mark gets on and instantly starts asking the some big questions on life. we get into our opinions on spirituality, and how we feel about religion. energy and vibes throughout the universe. then we get into some alien conspiracies. mark tells a very detailed story about an alien survivor from the roswell crash. from aliens we get into bigfoot, if we belive our opinions and so on. then mermaids and all that stuff! we answer fan emails like usual and get into some other stuff.. enjoy freaks

back with episode 13, i have trenton marrow as a guest this time, hes a fellow comic, game, and movie enthusiast. he is what we loike to call a deadpool expert, thats his boy. anyways we start this one off with some ufc updates and news, then dive right into some nerdy type shit. give some technology news and updates, talk some comics, talk some new movies coming out, and some old ones. and as always there lots of random tangents thrown in there, so enjoy freaks!!

well here's number twelve! im back with the big doog J Lampton and were giving you a bunch of new stuff. we talk about some new movies coming out (Riddick,transformers 4, guardians of the galaxy,batman vs superman) we tell you who is playing the new batman. we also talkabout some movies that have already been out (pacific rim, fast6, some others) then give you some details and info on the new WWE 2K14 game. and you know we had to talk about the VMA's!!! then we just go on to talk about a bunch of other shit, you know how we do!! also there a shout out to some peeps in this episode so look for that, and as always go to ftsclothingco.bigcartel.com and buy some new threads!! stay freaky folks!!

## BadCamp What is badcamp? 4 days of training, summits, sprints, sessions, BoFs, Jobs, Networking and more! When is it? October 24 - 27 / Berkeley, California What makes Badcamp special? The peeps (community is awesome) Trainings (are free) Summits (make a large event feel cozy) Networking Free!  What to expect Fun! Locations this year What’s new new Party locations (The Marsh / International House) new Summit Locations (City Club / Anna Head Alumnae hall) What’s old Registration in the same place Sessions in the same place Sponsor Fair in the same place Free cappuccino, vegan doughnuts, etc,  in the same place Summits What is a summit? What are this year’s summits? Non Profit Higher Education Mobile Commerce Product DevOps UI / UX Core Developer Trainings What’s the deal with trainings? beg -> advanced free! All-day Thurs and Friday Sprints Extended Sprints (if you want them?) Core developer sprint (Sunday, Sunday SUNDAY) Parties Trivia Night / Game night Rooftop Bubble Bar! How to get involved:  Register Submit a session (Until sept 1) Speak at a summit Sponsor Volunteer

aaaaaah shit am i so excited to talk about this one!!! there's no guest on this episode because i didnt plan for it, i decided to do it last minute, so i did it solo!! [**SPOILERS**] after the advertising set i get right into it, UFC Fight Night on Fox sports 1!!! oh man this was an amazing card!!!! easily one of the best cards all year! and had one of my if not the most favorite fighter in the ufc Chael P Sonnen!!!! also allistar overeem, travis browne, urijah faber, urijah hall, joe lauzon, and MANY other great fighters!! i also tell a story about some jackasses on facebook and express my EXCITEMENT for something new that i bought yesterday! stay freaky folks!!

this is the long overdue 10th episode! and its kinda special. my co-host and best friend josh "big dogg" lampton, whom you all know and love, is moving away. so this will be the last guest spot with him for quite some time. In this episode we talk a lot of comic and nerd stuff!! lots of video game and movies as well. we answer the last episodes battle question and ask a new one. we get really deep into some comic book shit, i give a quick overview of dead space 3. i also tell you the story of taking a piss test today, and getting screwed by my bank!!! also, more fan mail! hope you enjoy it, more episodes soon, im trying folks!! STAY FREAKY!! 1stand26th.com **FREE REDBOX CODE IN THIS PODCAST**

David Lampton - The Three Faces of Chinese Power - 03/25/10 by westminsterforum

Fri, Jan 15 2010 Mister Ron's Basement #1562 Last week we read some of William J. Lampton's 'Yawps.' This week, we have been offering some of his fun short stories. Lampton was a popular magazine and newspaper writer until his death in 1917. He also was Mark Twain's first cousin, and the two were friendly and carried on correspondence for years. Today's story is excerpted from Lampton's 1912 book, 'Tame Animals I Have Known.' It's called 'Ezra, A Shark.' Hard-core Ernie Kovacs fans may enjoy this as well. Time: approx thirteen minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes. When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.

Thur, Jan 14 2010 Mister Ron's Basement #1561 Last week we read some of William J. Lampton's 'Yawps.' This week, we will be offering some of his fun short stories. Lampton was a popular magazine and newspaper writer until his death in 1917. He also was Mark Twain's first cousin, and the two were friendly and carried on correspondence for years. Today we are featuring a fairly early story from Lampton, published back in 1885. The tale concerns how boys and girls used to spark with each other in the old days, before such new-fangled inventions like gas lamps. It's called 'Sparking by the Fireplace.' Time: approx four minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes. When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.

Drawing by George Herriman, 1907 Wed, Jan 13 2010 Mister Ron's Basement #1560 Last week we read some of William J. Lampton's 'Yawps.' This week, we will be offering some of his fun short stories. Lampton was a popular magazine and newspaper writer until his death in 1917. He also was Mark Twain's first cousin, and the two were friendly and carried on correspondence for years. Today an ancient prospector tells a Tall Tale involving A Grizzly Bear. From 1904, 'Baiting a Bear.' Time: approx eight and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes. When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.

Tue, Jan 12 2010 Mister Ron's Basement #1559 Last week we read some of William J. Lampton's 'Yawps.' This week, we will be offering some of his fun short stories. Lampton was a popular magazine and newspaper writer until his death in 1917. He also was Mark Twain's first cousin, and the two were friendly and carried on correspondence for years. Today we hear about a shabby poet making an offering to an inexperienced newspaper woman in the 1903 tale, 'The Rainy Day.' Time: approx twenty-four minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes. When in iTunes, please click on 'Subscribe' button. It's Free! Thank you.

Dr. David M. Lampton puts China's current trajectory and its conceptions of power in their historical contexts, and discusses how China's neighbors are responding to the PRC's growing strength. (May 29, 2008)