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Ever feel like the least qualified person in the room? I've been there too, prepping for hours, praying hard, and still walking away wondering if I was good enough. What I've learned? Self-doubt isn't the problem, it's a signal. A sign to go deeper in your identity, your calling, and your confidence as a Christian leader. That's why I created the Confidence Kickstart Challenge, a free, 1-hour live workshop to help you gain clarity, step into your calling, and lead like Jesus.

If your confidence walked into the room before you—what would it say?In this episode of the Vitalize Podcast, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, breaks down the keys to unlocking unshakable confidence and turning your calling into real-world impact. From imposter syndrome and negative self-talk to mastering your story and leading with clarity, Marcus shares practical tools from his transformative coaching framework, The Confidence Catalyst.You'll learn:• Why competence means nothing without confidence• How to stop shrinking your light to make others comfortable• What it takes to own your story and share it with power• The difference between confidence and arrogance• How to build bold belief in yourself—and help others believe tooYour purpose is too big to play small. It's time to rise, speak, and lead with confidence. BECAUSE YOU CAN!

What does it mean to be a man in a world built by louder men? In this episode, I wrestle with the emotional weight so many of us carry:  the silence, the shame, the inherited scripts we never asked for. Paying Off the Debt of Idiots? isn't a lecture on masculinity; it's a meditation. On what I've seen. On what I've felt. On what it means to speak honestly in a world that often punishes men for trying. From my years as a teacher to the quiet grief I've witnessed in boys and grown men alike, this one's about making space,for tenderness, for feeling, for change. If you've ever felt caught between who you were told to be and who you really are, this one's for you. If you felt something while listening, if it stirred something up, if it made you uncomfortable, or maybe made you feel a little less alone I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. And hey, if you're a man listening to this and you've ever felt this tension, this ache, this minefield of trying to feel something without being punished for it… I see you. You're not broken. You're not weak. You're just human. And you're not alone. If this episode meant something to you, please consider rating and reviewing the show it helps more people find these conversations, and maybe find themselves in them. if you want to support the podcast in a tangible way, you can head to clemenzwithaz.com to grab some merch, or you can donate here at gofund.me/7ebb0524, As always, I'm just a channel,I ain't the source. But if this message moved through me in a way that helped you… then maybe that's what I was here for. Until next time Keep showing up. Keep staying open. And maybe, just maybe, keep making space for the next generation to speak before they have to heal.

Make it Louder! Episode 559 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm559 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM559 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Beatsole - Rain [Nomads] 02. Anakim x EMSKI - Heal (Tech Panda & Kenzani Remix) [Celestial Body] 03. Han Beukers & Ana Criado - Stay [RNM] 04. Ryan Lucian & JAS - Memory [Enhanced] 05. Above & Beyond & Richard Bedford - Start A Fire [Anjunabeats] 06. Housequake & MANIBA - Give It Up [Municipal] 07. ARTBAT & JOA - The Spot [Upperground] 08. Rafael Osmo - Black October [Interplay Unity] 09. Chester Young & Hackatone - Genesis (Don Diablo Edit) [Hexagon] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 10. Matisse & Sadko - Harmony [Monomark Music] 11. Alexander Popov x KAORU x Van Snyder - Something [Interplay] 12. VINNE - Your Eyes [Future House Music] 13. DJ Kuba & Neitan x Adam De Great x Sarah de Warren - White Lines [Future House Music] 14. B Jones & Krevix - Home [Arryba] [PERFECT TUNE] 15. Shogun - Skyfire (R3SPAWN Remix) [Armada] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 16. Hardwell & Armin van Buuren - Follow The Light 17. Rusty Spica - Illusion [Suanda Dark] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

It's Tuesday, June 17th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus North Korean Christian, arrested in 2007, has disappeared International Christian Concern remembers another persecuted saint today among those who have disappeared into the hands of a tyrannical state.  Kim Sung-sik of North Korea, who was arrested at the age of 49 in 2007 at his home, was remembered for distributing Bibles and for handing out gifts to needy folks. A North Korean defector described this man of God as having “character like steel.” He never bowed to anyone, and would even confront public officers for accepting bribes. His grandfather was a Presbyterian minister who had been persecuted and imprisoned by the Communist regime. Sung-Sik's wife and children, who were also arrested, have also disappeared. According to Open Doors, North Korea is the most dangerous place worldwide to live  as a Christian. Chinese Communists want churches to sing worship songs praising communism The Chinese Communist Party, China's ruling political class, released a plan on May 7 mandating that Protestant churches include songs in their worship praising communism. Sadly, reports of Protestants representing the official Three-Self Patriotic church indicate they are complying with the new regulations. Nigerian Muslims massacred 200 villagers, mostly Catholic This just in from Truth Nigeria. Fulani Muslim jihadists massacred 200 villagers from the farming community in Guma County located in Benue State. Most of the residents are Catholics. Witnesses report that  40 gunmen stormed the village shouting “Allahu Akbar.” The terrorists opened fire on civilians while setting homes on fire, and killing indiscriminately. Over 10,000 survivors who escaped are now needing clean water, medical aid, and facilities to house them. Equipping the Persecuted ministry is collecting resources to provide for immediate needs.   Over the last two years, 10,217  Nigerians have been killed in Muslim-inspired massacres, and about 6,900 of those killings have occurred in Benue State. Israel bombed 80 more Iranian targets In its ongoing war with Iran, Israel bombed 80 more targets on Sunday. At least 200 Iranians have died thus far in the attacks. The International Atomic Energy Agency's director Rafael Grossi has stated that Iran's underground nuclear development has not been compromised at this point. Global military spending up 37% Sabers are rattling. Louder than ever. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's Yearbook, published on Monday, world military spending rose by 37 percent in the past decade, and by 9.4 percent last year alone, to $2.7 trillion.  That's the largest bump since the early 1990s. China and India are installing nuclear bombs on warheads. That's a change in policy for these countries.   China is up to 600 nukes, and North Korea has enough fissile materials for 90 total warheads. Proverbs 21:31 says, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” South Korea's largest homosexual pride parade South Korea is touting its largest homosexual pride parade ever this year.  The organizers claim 170,000 participants. South Korea has absorbed western immorality faster than other eastern countries. The proportion of South Koreans holding that homosexuality is never justified decreased from 67% in the 1990s to 24% in the most recent survey. That's even lower than Taiwan -- the most pro-homosexual country in Asia. The Christian faith is falling off by generations in South Korea. At this point, 29% of their elderly people adhere to the Protestant faith, but only 13% of the 18 to  29-year-old age group call themselves Protestant Christians. Psalm 78:9 warns of “The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. They did not keep the covenant of God; They refused to walk in His law, and forgot His works and His wonders that He had shown them.” The rise of apostacy in America and China Christian apostasy continues to rise across the world. The recent Pew Research report on worldwide religious affiliation found that 35 nations have seen an increase between 2010 and 2020 in atheism or a non-affiliation with a church. And 40 nations have seen a substantial decrease in people aligning themselves with the Christian faith.   Of all nations in the world, the United States has the second largest number of atheists or people unaffiliated with a church -- at 100 million people. China has the largest number of atheists or unaffiliated at 1.3 billion.   Christians are still in the majority in 60% of the world's nations, while Muslims are in the majority in 26% of the countries. U.S. unemployment 4.2%, but higher for recent college grads Unemployment in the United States is running at 4.2%. But for recent college grads  -- ages 22 through 27 -- the rate stands at 5.8% — the highest since 202, according to the US Labor Department. Minnesota political assassin captured Sunday night The gunman, Vance Boelter, wanted in the slaying of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as in the shooting of a state senator and his wife, was found Sunday night armed and crawling in a field in a sparsely populated stretch of Minnesota, reports NBC News. Police Chief Mark Bruley of the Brooklyn Park Police Department said it was without a doubt the biggest manhunt in the state's history. Authorities allege Boelter, age 57, who posed as a policeman, tried to kill state Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, at their home in Champlin at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday before fatally shooting state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a 55-year-old Democrat, and her husband, Mark, in nearby Brooklyn Park. Boelter was arrested without incident.   His motive is still unclear. NBC Chicago reports that police found a manifesto in Boelter's car with the names of 70 politicians including those in Illinois and Wisconsin. Worldview listeners in Georgia and Indiana and share their hearts I invited Worldview listeners to share what they enjoy about the newscast in 2-6 sentences by email.  You can share your thoughts — along with your full name, city and state — and send it to adam@TheWorldview.com Max Wood in Macon, Georgia wrote, “Let not your heart be troubled by the slow response this year to your annual fundraising campaign. Americans are more mobile and active this summer than last because of the improved economy. You and the team produce a quality product that blesses many and will, in turn, be blessed by God. Keep the faith. American Miracles don't just happen on movie screens.” And Mary Collins in Elkhart, Indiana wrote, “I LOVE your newscast!  Every day in our homeschool, I read the “good news” stories to my kids.  I LOVE that you use biblical language; it helps us also think in such terms.  I love that I can trust it to be from a Biblical worldview and I don't have to sift through any jargon.  I love that I can trust it to be accurate and from God's perspective! I love that sometimes you include interesting things that no other news outlet would even consider.  We have sure enjoyed those neat stories. THANK YOU for such a quality way to stay up to date with the world's current events.” 14 Worldview listeners gave $4,982.50 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $92,625 goal by this Friday, June 20th  to fund three-quarters of The Worldview newscast's annual budget, 14  listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Cody in Hortense, Georgia who gave $32.50 as well as Braelon in Lincoln, Nebraska, Christina in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and Joshua in Hortense, Georgia – each of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for Eric in Tazewell, Virginia and Henry in Tazewell, Virginia –- both of whom gave $100 as well as James in  Kennewick, Washington who gave $200, and Richard and LeAnn in Zeeland, North Dakota who gave $300. And we were touched by the generosity of Donovan in Denton, Texas, William in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and Madilynn in Green City, Missouri – each of whom gave $500, as well as Kathryn in Reddick, Florida who pledged $50 per month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Stephen in California, Maryland who gave $1,000, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who will match Stephen's gift with another $1,000. Those 14 Worldview listeners gave a total of $4,982.50. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $43,874.70 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   Toward this Friday, June 20th's goal of $92,625, we need to raise $48,750.30 Remember, if you are one of the 3 final people who give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift.  Now, if that happens today, Tuesday, June 17th, we will have raised an additional $6,000. I'm wondering whether you might be one of four Worldview listeners to give $5,000 today. In order to raise the remaining amount, I need to find 23 Worldview listeners who will pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And another 46 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. Please, we need your help right now!  Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.   Click on the button that indicates a recurring monthly donation if that's your wish. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 17th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  You can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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As Pilate wrestled with fear, politics, and guilt, Jesus stood silent—declaring divine authority even in silence. This message contrasts Pilate's cowardice with Joseph's courage and warns us of the danger of delaying obedience. God's voice will not always wait. Will we trust His authority or fold under pressure?

Make it Louder! Episode 558 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm558 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM558 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Like Mike & Khainz - Peaceful World [Green Room] 02. Alexiane & Moses - Blindly [Gion] 03. Costa & call me AL - A Beautiful Thing [RNM] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 04. Keanler & Afnan Prince - Answers 05. U-Jeen & INNA JAYA - Can't Feel My Face [Interplay] 06. REBRN - Go [Size] 07. Alexander Merlin x Monic - Never Let This Go [Revealed Radar] 08. Matisse & Sadko - Harmony [Monomark Music] 09. Gabry Ponte & Nicky Romero - Rave Music [Pentaphonia] 10. Exxoulls ft. Kris Kiss - Paradigm Shift [On The Way] 11. R-CHY x JON T x Ian Sndrz - Don't Blink [Skink Music] 12. Shedona & DJ Sue - Ritmo [Nomads] 13. Roman Messer & Airborn - Let Me Go (Airborn Remix) [Suanda] 14. Alexander Komarov & Aniolku - Beautiful Creature [Interplay Global] [PERFECT TUNE] 15. Six Mists & Xukaii - Be Where You Are [Space 4] 16. MOTVS & FrankyEffe - We Stand We Fall [Black Hole] 17. IOA - Bring Me Back [Kurai] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 18. Armin van Buuren & Seth Hills ft. Alessia Labate - Gimme The Love [Armind] 19. Josh Le Tissier - Shut It Down [Revealed] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

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Saran Tugsjargal is a trailblazer—the first Mongolian American official in the U.S. and a national youth fellow for the U.S. Department of Labor's CAPE-Youth, representing over 2.3 million students with disabilities. Living with multiple disabilities, she's turned adversity into advocacy, leading education reform efforts across the country. At just 18 years of age, from mentoring dozens of families to helping pass state legislation, Saran is proving that disability doesn't diminish leadership—it can shape it in extraordinary ways.Featuring: Saran TugsjargalInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: NobouProduced by: AwareNow Media

 Karen Saves The Universe: Part 3Karen Embarks on a cure campaign.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Karen sighed, "Might as well. Let's go kill the libido of an entire civilization, Holland."Holland took her arm and soon the cell where she was held disappeared and another space formed around them. Captain Hemsworth and several crew members from the ship stood nearby, as well as Ensign Holland who was still holding her arm, reassuringly. Looking around, Karen saw that they were in what appeared to be a sound-booth of sorts. One crewmember activated some equipment and moved one protruding tentacle closer to Karen's mouth and another toward Captain Hemsworth's."Are we ready, Ellis?" Captain Hemsworth asked, clearing his throat. Ellis nodded and stepped back from the tentacles. Hemsworth tapped the end of the tentacle and a booming noise reverberated around the room. He cleared his throat several more times and straightened his collar. "People of Priam! Your deliverance has come! You sent us forth among the stars to find the cure to the horrid addiction of filth that has infiltrated our minds and we have not failed you! We have dedicated our lives to this effort, foregone having families, and any comforts of home to bring you this salvation! Behold; The Karen!" he proclaimed, gesturing for Karen to speak."Um; hi?" Karen said, unsurely. Hemsworth glanced at Ellis who was reading some type of display. Ellis frowned and motioned for her to continue speaking. "Um; my name is Karen;""Hi Karen;” several crew members responded unanimously before Captain Hemsworth cut them off with a gesture."Um; I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to say. I heard you're all having some troubles. I'm sorry. I know what that's like. I've had some troubles, too. I married the wrong person; someone who didn't really love me. I wasn't brave and I tried to avoid trouble too much. I had four kids, but they grew up seeing me treated badly, so they don't really see me as being worth much; if they don't need me to be a mom anymore, what good am I to them? I love them, but; I wish I had done more with my life. Now, I'm getting a divorce; and now that I'm in my 50's, I'm not young and beautiful anymore, so it's like I'm invisible to most people. My body hurts more than it used to; and I'm afraid most days. I don't know what's going to happen to me. Everything keeps changing and I don't know where I belong. I feel like I've failed all the time. But, they said that maybe I could help you, so; I hope I can help make things better for you. I'd like to see something good come out of all this," Karen said, wiping some tears off her cheeks. Holland stepped next to her and took her hand. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder."Ellis?" Hemsworth asked.Ellis looked up from the display, a disconcerted expression on his face. "I don't understand;” he murmured, leaning down and feverishly working on the equipment. "They're hearing it. I know they're hearing it;”"It's not working? She just spoke more than it took to knock out the entire bridge crew! What do you mean it's not working?" Hemsworth said, frustrated. Karen looked at Holland, who simply shrugged.Captain Hemsworth frowned with determination and motioned to Karen, "Speak again. Louder. Talk about the cobb salad! Men, brace yourselves!" he ordered."Cobb salad?" Karen repeated, surprised. "Oh, well, um; it's just yummy. It's got hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado on a bed of lettuce; chives and bleu cheese over the top is good, too. The nice thing is that all the ingredients are put into neat little rows across the lettuce, so you can choose exactly what you want in each bite! It's not just a big mess like other salads. You know, I could make you one ; do you guys have avocadoes?" she said enthusiastically, looking to Holland.Holland immediately began looking up something on his hand-held computer. "Av-o-ca-does; do they yield their young willingly, or do we need to;""What the hell is going on???" Captain Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland's ear and looking inside. "Holland! You're not wearing protection! Why aren't you unconscious on the floor?""Oh, um; they were kind of uncomfortable, and they made it hard to hear what she was remembering, and;""You Remembered With The Karen? What Is Wrong With You?" Hemsworth shouted, before calming himself. "Momoa, get some caffeline ready. I need to hear her again," he said, bracing himself as he pulled what looked like slugs out of his ears. "Speak again about the salad;”"Okay, uh; most like to eat it with a vinaigrette? I think that gets to be a bit too much if there's bleu cheese on top, though. Sometimes I'll get it with ranch or something creamy because then;""What the hell, Holland! What did you do to The Karen? I barely feel anything!" Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland by the uniform."Um; I don't know; we just talked and remembered; you know, she's really nice, if you get to;""Dammit, You've Broken The Karen, Holland! How Are We Supposed To;" Captain Hemsworth yelled until he was interrupted by a knock nearby.Lieutenant Ellis activated a control on his display and a hole formed in the wall of the room. An assembly of Priamites entered the room, as smoothly as if they were rolled in on a platform together. The crew of the Onan immediately fell prostrate on the floor before them. Karen, unwilling to lie face-down on a floor she hadn't cleaned herself, looked around uncomfortably and gave the assembly a small wave. One Priamite raised her hand to return the gesture but was quickly stopped by her neighbor."Welcome, crew of the Onan," one of the assembly said, followed by the rest of the assembly nodding agreeably. "We are most appreciative of all your; efforts. We realize that you have dedicated several of your lifetimes to freeing our civilization from the throes of pornographic addiction, and for your many sacrifices, we thank you," the speaker said, then glanced around uncomfortably at the others. "Most unexpectedly, ah; while the Eros Curse was most distressing to the initial generations, the subsequent generations acclimated to it rather quickly. Then, as fashions changed, the Eros Curse became more of a joke, really; dance mixes were made, memes;”"Excuse me?" Captain Hemsworth said, lifting his face from the floor."I mean, sure, the Eros Curse is still out there. It's just that it's just become something people live with. It doesn't take over our lives, but some indulge in it a little after the kids have gone to bed for the night. I mean, it's not really such a big deal. It adds a little spice to an otherwise boring life, you know?""Boring life?" Hemsworth repeated, rising to his feet. "Are you telling me that all of Priam just walks around, living life, thinking about; that?""Well, yes, but we are very grateful for all you and your crew have done for us. We express our thanks to all the crews of the ships we loaded up with uptight intellectuals that were determined to rid our civilization of; alternative thoughts. We have come here to present you and your crew with a commemorative plaque for all your;""Is this some kind of joke?" Hemsworth said, pacing around. "I've been trekking throughout the universe looking for a cure to your abhorrent lust-filled thoughts and now you just want to give me a plaque for a lifetime of sacrifice because you don't see a problem with your disgusting sticky existence?""Well, there's no need to kink-shame;” the assembly spokesperson muttered, "Honestly, you never wondered why they sent the most uptight assholes on the planet off on a vague 'mission' and never really asked for progress reports?""I don't believe this;” Hemsworth said, his eyes bulging, nostrils flaring. "We've sacrificed our lives for nothing???""Oh, I see where this is going;” Karen said to Holland, who seemed to be trying to assume a duck-and-cover position."How could you do this to us???" Hemsworth yelled."Use the diaphragm for projection, baby; you can do it;” Karen encouraged."I Want; To See; The Manager!" Captain Hemsworth yelled at the top of his lungs, causing a feedback loop to screech throughout the room. The last thing Karen saw before falling unconscious was the sight of every Priamite in the room projectile vomiting on each other. The stench was overwhelming.Karen's Humility.Karen lifted her face off the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by the stench. She brushed off a spare piece of toilet paper stuck to her face, as she tried to remember what had happened. Her lungs burned from what she slowly recognized as pepper spray. She gathered her purse and stumbled out of the stall and looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red, and a bruise was swelling where her cheek hit the floor. She splashed some cold water on her face and wiped off the makeup that streaked in the process. This was Snookers; not Baker's Pie. She had just ripped a kid a new asshole for not having cobb salad on the menu. What was she doing with her life?Upon exiting the bathroom, she ran into Travis the Waiter, who looked like he had just splashed water on his face, too. Dread and unease filled his face upon seeing her before it was quickly masked into concern. "Oh, um; are you okay? Can I get you some ice for that?" he asked, looking at the bruise on her cheek."What? Oh, no, honey. I'm okay. I just fell," she said, before meeting his eyes and taking his hand in hers. "Travis, I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. That was awful, and I have no excuse. You didn't deserve that.""It's okay; it happens," Travis said, carefully."It shouldn't, though. I was wrong, and I'm sorry. Would you mind if I just gave you some cash to cover the meal and snuck out of here? God knows what that group of biddies will gossip about when I go out there like this," Karen said, gesturing to herself."Yeah, that should be no problem," Travis said, taking the money she offered. "Are you sure you're okay?"Karen nodded, "I'm fine. I've just got some things to do. You've got a sweet heart, honey. Keep listening to it."Karen swallowed nervously as she went up the walkway to the small suburban house. She hadn't called before coming. It was rude of her not to call ahead of time, but then again, she was pretty sure that her number had been blocked. She didn't know if her oldest son had gone "no contact" or just "low contact" with her, but she was pretty sure her daughter-in-law would threaten to call the police within five minutes of her ringing the doorbell. Nevertheless, when she got up to the door, Karen put her finger forward and rang the bell."What do you want, Karen?" Hailey's terse voice came through the doorbell."Oh; you got one of those camera doorbell things; that's nice;” she began, unsure of how to say what was in her heart without a face in front of her."What do you want?" Hailey repeated."Um; I wanted to talk with you;""The last time you wanted to 'talk' with me, you just wanted to see my kids while you criticized my inadequate housekeeping, my inept child-rearing, and my unattractive post-pregnancy body. So, forgive me if I'd prefer not to have a heart-to-heart, Karen," Hailey interrupted."You're right," Karen said, looking at the dark circle holding the doorbell's camera. "I did that. I did that. I have not been kind to you. When Cal Jr. brought you home, I was not welcoming. I should have been; because you deserved that. You deserved it because you made my son happy. You have made him happier than I've ever known him to be; and that's what I've always wanted for him. If you were just like me, if you did all the things that I obnoxiously told you to do; he wouldn't be half as happy as he is with you; just as you are. If for no other reason than my son's happiness, you have my gratitude. I'm sorry that I've wasted the chances you've given me to know you better. You're brave and confident and funny. Honestly, I think you're the person I wished I could have been at your age. I'm sorry for a lot of things but being wasteful; saying thoughtless things that hardened people's hearts; those are the things that I wish I could take back the most. So, um;” Karen said, checking her notes on her phone's notepad to make sure she got all the points she wanted, "that's pretty much it. Oh, and I put that chocolate mousse recipe you liked on this index card so you can make it, but feel free to call me if you can't read my writing; or if you, you know, ever need anything."Karen nodded at the doorbell and started back down the walkway toward her car, blinking back tears. She had wasted so much time, so many chances. She didn't know if there was a point in trying again now, but she had to. She wasn't getting any younger.As she reached the end of the walkway, she was nearly knocked over by two little bodies running into her and grabbing onto her legs. Tears fell freely down her cheeks as she bent down to pick up her grandchildren, kissing them until they tried to wiggle away. As they started simultaneously telling her everything they had been doing while she was away, Karen's eyes drifted up to the doorway where her pierced and tattooed daughter-in-law stood. "Thank you" Karen mouthed silently over her grandchildren's backs.Karen pushed open the doors of Forest Glenn Hospice Care, her bag stuffed with an array of items and went up to the front desk. "Karen Weaver. I'm here for Dana Stevens," she said.The new girl at the reception desk looked at Karen with quiet unease. "Um; Ms. Stevens has requested only visitors who have;" Karen smirked and lifted the wig off her head, revealing her clean-shaven head. "Oh! Great! Go right in," she said, relieved.The corridor of the hospice facility was peaceful and quiet; exactly the kind of thing the old Dana would hate. Entering her room, Karen looked for any signs that other visitors had been to see Dana but saw nothing. Dana was napping again, her face drawn and gaunt, but thankfully not in pain. Karen put down her bag in a nearby chair and took out a rolled-up electronic piano keyboard and unfurled it on a table next to the hospital bed. As she was on her hands and knees trying to find an outlet to use, she heard Dana clear her throat. "What the hell is that?" she asked, smirking as she nodded at the keyboard."Your afternoon's entertainment. I ordered it on Amazon; you should have seen the bitchy reviews. Reminded me of you. Mind you, I haven't played since Cal got rid of the piano when it didn't fit in the Brooklyn apartment, so you're in for a treat," Karen said, rubbing her hands together and moving her glasses on top of her head so she could see the keyboard controls."Calvin Carmichael in a Brooklyn apartment. My god. What was it that emptied the Carmichael family coffers after they stole you away from me, again?" Dana asked, her sunken eyes taking in every detail of Karen's face as she hovered over the keyboard."Bernie Madoff; cleaned 'em dry. His parents were ever so shocked when they had to sell their properties and move to Florida," Karen said. "They weren't poor; they had enough to retire, but; they were horridly middle class.""Karma's a bitch," Dana said, pushing back against her pillows to sit up more. "Kare; I'm so sorry I didn't talk with you when you came back to the apartment. I could have helped you; we both would have helped you."Karen's smile faded, remembering and wondering what might have been. Dana would have helped her, but she was certain Dana's help would be help to get an abortion; and then she would never have had the joy of knowing her grandchildren. Dean would have; well, it was impossible to know what he would have done, but he would have helped. "Well, consider this your punishment," Karen said, stretching her fingers. "Are you ready?""I'm on opiates, baby. Bring it on;” Dana said, a smile moving across her face.Karen's fingers moved across the keys, and at first, she was put off by the strangeness of the keys and the sensation of tapping on something flat instead of the feel of a piano. Then, memory took over and her hands remembered the dance. Years fell away as she was filled again with the joy of making music. She started with "Clair de lune," a gentle Debussy chosen to respect the frailty of her friend's condition.Upon playing the final chords, she looked up for her friend's reaction to see that Dana had covered her face with a pillow in an attempt to smother herself. "God, you're rusty. You used to be better than me. What have you been doing with those hands?" she complained."Raising kids; kneading dough; finding random women's' panties when I changed sheets on the bed," Karen said, ruefully."Should've jumped Dean while you had the chance;” Dana murmured.Karen bit her lips and closed her eyes. "Um; how; how is he?"Dana stared into Karen's eyes for a painfully long moment, then looked out the window, away from Karen. "Life; life wasn't kind to him. After I graduated, he moved back home to take care of Nana. He only came to the city to look after me, anyway. Living alone hardened him. I haven't seen him in years; not that I'd want to see what he's become. Sometimes you just need to let people go, Kare," she said, sighing sadly. "Anyway; I need a laugh. Show me how pathetic your Jerry Lee Lewis catalog is.""Yes, ma'am," Karen said, blinking back tears and starting into "Great Balls of Fire."The wind coming through the drivers' side window ruffled the inch-long cap of vivid red hair that had grown on Karen's head as she drove down the winding West Virginia roads that she hadn't seen in 30 years. The beauty of this place still softened and relaxed her as much as it had, oh so long ago. Despite Dana's warnings, Karen's heart demanded that she make this trip; and after all she had lost, she was determined to listen to her heart from now on, until she could no longer hear it.She frowned at her passenger and began coughing as a noxious odor swirled around, filling her SUV. She rolled her window down further in self-preservation. This was probably a bad idea; but after all these years of thinking things through and being sensible, she felt entitled to indulge in a few harebrained schemes."Country road; take me home; to the place; I belong; West Virginia; mountain mama; take me home; country road;” she sang, smiling as the wooded foothills rose up in the distance. The path became rough when she turned by the Stevens mailbox and began bouncing up through the woods toward the cozy home. Her passenger surveyed the woods around the vehicle with increasing excitement.Karen started doubting herself, though. It was ridiculous, the more she thought about it. All her emails had gone unanswered. The phone number she was given was out of service. Three decades had passed since she came here; why would he want to see a 50-something woman with an unflattering haircut and stretch marks just because he had fallen in love with the 20-something version of her? Would Dean even remember her at all? She ran through her plan again in her mind again. It sounded really stupid, now. At least it would let her make a quick exit if things didn't work out, though.She broke out in a cold sweat when the house came into view. It was just as she had remembered it, maintained well, but not changed. It was like a holy place, kept perfectly through the ages in reverence for what it represented.She pulled up to the house and parked. No one emerged, so she would have to go in. She would have to go knock on that door and see the unrecognition or even disappointment in his eyes. She needed to go tell him about his sister. Opening the door, she slid out and hopped to the ground and stretched her legs. Suddenly, a braying roar filled the air and a wall of fur launched itself from behind the house and came for her. "SIT!" Karen yelled. Her command, though impressive, appeared only to be a gentle suggestion to the monster that continued to charge her. "STAY!" Karen shouted. This recommendation also appeared to go unheeded."BUSTER, NO!" a voice from the porch yelled, and Karen couldn't help but stare at her first glimpse of Dean in decades. He looked wild. Wild hair, wild beard, a body that had to be formed by the wilderness, itself. Not a drop of civilization tainted the essence of this man; and it made her want to laugh and cry at the same time. Karen began walking toward him, completely forgetting about the fearsome beast avalanche coming to bury her. Dean jumped down from the porch and began running toward the flurry of fur and teeth that had bent its path upon Karen's destruction.A split second before Buster reached Karen, the passenger of her vehicle silently flew out, tackled him with a full-body slam and the two went rolling back from where Karen now stood next to Dean. The two tumbled, tearing up the grass and knocking over the woodpile in the commotion. Buster yelped loudly and jumped free of the massive shaggy-furred beast that was still intent upon teaching him some manners. "Judith, come!" Karen called, and with a final snarl at Buster, Judith returned to where Karen stood and sat by her side, still glaring to where Buster stood looking dumbfounded."Well, I'll be damned;” Dean murmured, looking at the still-cowed Buster in wonder."Girl dog privilege," Karen replied simply. "What is that thing, anyway?" she asked, nodding to where Buster now stood whining and trying to approach the growling Judith."Bernese Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; and probably a bit of German Shepherd;” Dean murmured, turning toward her. His eyes traveled over her slowly and boldly."Judith's Akita and Malamute; she was turned into the shelter because she always thinks she's right," Karen said. "That, and she farts something awful."

 Karen Saves The Universe: Part 3Karen Embarks on a cure campaign.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Karen sighed, "Might as well. Let's go kill the libido of an entire civilization, Holland."Holland took her arm and soon the cell where she was held disappeared and another space formed around them. Captain Hemsworth and several crew members from the ship stood nearby, as well as Ensign Holland who was still holding her arm, reassuringly. Looking around, Karen saw that they were in what appeared to be a sound-booth of sorts. One crewmember activated some equipment and moved one protruding tentacle closer to Karen's mouth and another toward Captain Hemsworth's."Are we ready, Ellis?" Captain Hemsworth asked, clearing his throat. Ellis nodded and stepped back from the tentacles. Hemsworth tapped the end of the tentacle and a booming noise reverberated around the room. He cleared his throat several more times and straightened his collar. "People of Priam! Your deliverance has come! You sent us forth among the stars to find the cure to the horrid addiction of filth that has infiltrated our minds and we have not failed you! We have dedicated our lives to this effort, foregone having families, and any comforts of home to bring you this salvation! Behold; The Karen!" he proclaimed, gesturing for Karen to speak."Um; hi?" Karen said, unsurely. Hemsworth glanced at Ellis who was reading some type of display. Ellis frowned and motioned for her to continue speaking. "Um; my name is Karen;""Hi Karen;” several crew members responded unanimously before Captain Hemsworth cut them off with a gesture."Um; I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to say. I heard you're all having some troubles. I'm sorry. I know what that's like. I've had some troubles, too. I married the wrong person; someone who didn't really love me. I wasn't brave and I tried to avoid trouble too much. I had four kids, but they grew up seeing me treated badly, so they don't really see me as being worth much; if they don't need me to be a mom anymore, what good am I to them? I love them, but; I wish I had done more with my life. Now, I'm getting a divorce; and now that I'm in my 50's, I'm not young and beautiful anymore, so it's like I'm invisible to most people. My body hurts more than it used to; and I'm afraid most days. I don't know what's going to happen to me. Everything keeps changing and I don't know where I belong. I feel like I've failed all the time. But, they said that maybe I could help you, so; I hope I can help make things better for you. I'd like to see something good come out of all this," Karen said, wiping some tears off her cheeks. Holland stepped next to her and took her hand. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder."Ellis?" Hemsworth asked.Ellis looked up from the display, a disconcerted expression on his face. "I don't understand;” he murmured, leaning down and feverishly working on the equipment. "They're hearing it. I know they're hearing it;”"It's not working? She just spoke more than it took to knock out the entire bridge crew! What do you mean it's not working?" Hemsworth said, frustrated. Karen looked at Holland, who simply shrugged.Captain Hemsworth frowned with determination and motioned to Karen, "Speak again. Louder. Talk about the cobb salad! Men, brace yourselves!" he ordered."Cobb salad?" Karen repeated, surprised. "Oh, well, um; it's just yummy. It's got hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado on a bed of lettuce; chives and bleu cheese over the top is good, too. The nice thing is that all the ingredients are put into neat little rows across the lettuce, so you can choose exactly what you want in each bite! It's not just a big mess like other salads. You know, I could make you one ; do you guys have avocadoes?" she said enthusiastically, looking to Holland.Holland immediately began looking up something on his hand-held computer. "Av-o-ca-does; do they yield their young willingly, or do we need to;""What the hell is going on???" Captain Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland's ear and looking inside. "Holland! You're not wearing protection! Why aren't you unconscious on the floor?""Oh, um; they were kind of uncomfortable, and they made it hard to hear what she was remembering, and;""You Remembered With The Karen? What Is Wrong With You?" Hemsworth shouted, before calming himself. "Momoa, get some caffeline ready. I need to hear her again," he said, bracing himself as he pulled what looked like slugs out of his ears. "Speak again about the salad;”"Okay, uh; most like to eat it with a vinaigrette? I think that gets to be a bit too much if there's bleu cheese on top, though. Sometimes I'll get it with ranch or something creamy because then;""What the hell, Holland! What did you do to The Karen? I barely feel anything!" Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland by the uniform."Um; I don't know; we just talked and remembered; you know, she's really nice, if you get to;""Dammit, You've Broken The Karen, Holland! How Are We Supposed To;" Captain Hemsworth yelled until he was interrupted by a knock nearby.Lieutenant Ellis activated a control on his display and a hole formed in the wall of the room. An assembly of Priamites entered the room, as smoothly as if they were rolled in on a platform together. The crew of the Onan immediately fell prostrate on the floor before them. Karen, unwilling to lie face-down on a floor she hadn't cleaned herself, looked around uncomfortably and gave the assembly a small wave. One Priamite raised her hand to return the gesture but was quickly stopped by her neighbor."Welcome, crew of the Onan," one of the assembly said, followed by the rest of the assembly nodding agreeably. "We are most appreciative of all your; efforts. We realize that you have dedicated several of your lifetimes to freeing our civilization from the throes of pornographic addiction, and for your many sacrifices, we thank you," the speaker said, then glanced around uncomfortably at the others. "Most unexpectedly, ah; while the Eros Curse was most distressing to the initial generations, the subsequent generations acclimated to it rather quickly. Then, as fashions changed, the Eros Curse became more of a joke, really; dance mixes were made, memes;”"Excuse me?" Captain Hemsworth said, lifting his face from the floor."I mean, sure, the Eros Curse is still out there. It's just that it's just become something people live with. It doesn't take over our lives, but some indulge in it a little after the kids have gone to bed for the night. I mean, it's not really such a big deal. It adds a little spice to an otherwise boring life, you know?""Boring life?" Hemsworth repeated, rising to his feet. "Are you telling me that all of Priam just walks around, living life, thinking about; that?""Well, yes, but we are very grateful for all you and your crew have done for us. We express our thanks to all the crews of the ships we loaded up with uptight intellectuals that were determined to rid our civilization of; alternative thoughts. We have come here to present you and your crew with a commemorative plaque for all your;""Is this some kind of joke?" Hemsworth said, pacing around. "I've been trekking throughout the universe looking for a cure to your abhorrent lust-filled thoughts and now you just want to give me a plaque for a lifetime of sacrifice because you don't see a problem with your disgusting sticky existence?""Well, there's no need to kink-shame;” the assembly spokesperson muttered, "Honestly, you never wondered why they sent the most uptight assholes on the planet off on a vague 'mission' and never really asked for progress reports?""I don't believe this;” Hemsworth said, his eyes bulging, nostrils flaring. "We've sacrificed our lives for nothing???""Oh, I see where this is going;” Karen said to Holland, who seemed to be trying to assume a duck-and-cover position."How could you do this to us???" Hemsworth yelled."Use the diaphragm for projection, baby; you can do it;” Karen encouraged."I Want; To See; The Manager!" Captain Hemsworth yelled at the top of his lungs, causing a feedback loop to screech throughout the room. The last thing Karen saw before falling unconscious was the sight of every Priamite in the room projectile vomiting on each other. The stench was overwhelming.Karen's Humility.Karen lifted her face off the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by the stench. She brushed off a spare piece of toilet paper stuck to her face, as she tried to remember what had happened. Her lungs burned from what she slowly recognized as pepper spray. She gathered her purse and stumbled out of the stall and looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red, and a bruise was swelling where her cheek hit the floor. She splashed some cold water on her face and wiped off the makeup that streaked in the process. This was Snookers; not Baker's Pie. She had just ripped a kid a new asshole for not having cobb salad on the menu. What was she doing with her life?Upon exiting the bathroom, she ran into Travis the Waiter, who looked like he had just splashed water on his face, too. Dread and unease filled his face upon seeing her before it was quickly masked into concern. "Oh, um; are you okay? Can I get you some ice for that?" he asked, looking at the bruise on her cheek."What? Oh, no, honey. I'm okay. I just fell," she said, before meeting his eyes and taking his hand in hers. "Travis, I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. That was awful, and I have no excuse. You didn't deserve that.""It's okay; it happens," Travis said, carefully."It shouldn't, though. I was wrong, and I'm sorry. Would you mind if I just gave you some cash to cover the meal and snuck out of here? God knows what that group of biddies will gossip about when I go out there like this," Karen said, gesturing to herself."Yeah, that should be no problem," Travis said, taking the money she offered. "Are you sure you're okay?"Karen nodded, "I'm fine. I've just got some things to do. You've got a sweet heart, honey. Keep listening to it."Karen swallowed nervously as she went up the walkway to the small suburban house. She hadn't called before coming. It was rude of her not to call ahead of time, but then again, she was pretty sure that her number had been blocked. She didn't know if her oldest son had gone "no contact" or just "low contact" with her, but she was pretty sure her daughter-in-law would threaten to call the police within five minutes of her ringing the doorbell. Nevertheless, when she got up to the door, Karen put her finger forward and rang the bell."What do you want, Karen?" Hailey's terse voice came through the doorbell."Oh; you got one of those camera doorbell things; that's nice;” she began, unsure of how to say what was in her heart without a face in front of her."What do you want?" Hailey repeated."Um; I wanted to talk with you;""The last time you wanted to 'talk' with me, you just wanted to see my kids while you criticized my inadequate housekeeping, my inept child-rearing, and my unattractive post-pregnancy body. So, forgive me if I'd prefer not to have a heart-to-heart, Karen," Hailey interrupted."You're right," Karen said, looking at the dark circle holding the doorbell's camera. "I did that. I did that. I have not been kind to you. When Cal Jr. brought you home, I was not welcoming. I should have been; because you deserved that. You deserved it because you made my son happy. You have made him happier than I've ever known him to be; and that's what I've always wanted for him. If you were just like me, if you did all the things that I obnoxiously told you to do; he wouldn't be half as happy as he is with you; just as you are. If for no other reason than my son's happiness, you have my gratitude. I'm sorry that I've wasted the chances you've given me to know you better. You're brave and confident and funny. Honestly, I think you're the person I wished I could have been at your age. I'm sorry for a lot of things but being wasteful; saying thoughtless things that hardened people's hearts; those are the things that I wish I could take back the most. So, um;” Karen said, checking her notes on her phone's notepad to make sure she got all the points she wanted, "that's pretty much it. Oh, and I put that chocolate mousse recipe you liked on this index card so you can make it, but feel free to call me if you can't read my writing; or if you, you know, ever need anything."Karen nodded at the doorbell and started back down the walkway toward her car, blinking back tears. She had wasted so much time, so many chances. She didn't know if there was a point in trying again now, but she had to. She wasn't getting any younger.As she reached the end of the walkway, she was nearly knocked over by two little bodies running into her and grabbing onto her legs. Tears fell freely down her cheeks as she bent down to pick up her grandchildren, kissing them until they tried to wiggle away. As they started simultaneously telling her everything they had been doing while she was away, Karen's eyes drifted up to the doorway where her pierced and tattooed daughter-in-law stood. "Thank you" Karen mouthed silently over her grandchildren's backs.Karen pushed open the doors of Forest Glenn Hospice Care, her bag stuffed with an array of items and went up to the front desk. "Karen Weaver. I'm here for Dana Stevens," she said.The new girl at the reception desk looked at Karen with quiet unease. "Um; Ms. Stevens has requested only visitors who have;" Karen smirked and lifted the wig off her head, revealing her clean-shaven head. "Oh! Great! Go right in," she said, relieved.The corridor of the hospice facility was peaceful and quiet; exactly the kind of thing the old Dana would hate. Entering her room, Karen looked for any signs that other visitors had been to see Dana but saw nothing. Dana was napping again, her face drawn and gaunt, but thankfully not in pain. Karen put down her bag in a nearby chair and took out a rolled-up electronic piano keyboard and unfurled it on a table next to the hospital bed. As she was on her hands and knees trying to find an outlet to use, she heard Dana clear her throat. "What the hell is that?" she asked, smirking as she nodded at the keyboard."Your afternoon's entertainment. I ordered it on Amazon; you should have seen the bitchy reviews. Reminded me of you. Mind you, I haven't played since Cal got rid of the piano when it didn't fit in the Brooklyn apartment, so you're in for a treat," Karen said, rubbing her hands together and moving her glasses on top of her head so she could see the keyboard controls."Calvin Carmichael in a Brooklyn apartment. My god. What was it that emptied the Carmichael family coffers after they stole you away from me, again?" Dana asked, her sunken eyes taking in every detail of Karen's face as she hovered over the keyboard."Bernie Madoff; cleaned 'em dry. His parents were ever so shocked when they had to sell their properties and move to Florida," Karen said. "They weren't poor; they had enough to retire, but; they were horridly middle class.""Karma's a bitch," Dana said, pushing back against her pillows to sit up more. "Kare; I'm so sorry I didn't talk with you when you came back to the apartment. I could have helped you; we both would have helped you."Karen's smile faded, remembering and wondering what might have been. Dana would have helped her, but she was certain Dana's help would be help to get an abortion; and then she would never have had the joy of knowing her grandchildren. Dean would have; well, it was impossible to know what he would have done, but he would have helped. "Well, consider this your punishment," Karen said, stretching her fingers. "Are you ready?""I'm on opiates, baby. Bring it on;” Dana said, a smile moving across her face.Karen's fingers moved across the keys, and at first, she was put off by the strangeness of the keys and the sensation of tapping on something flat instead of the feel of a piano. Then, memory took over and her hands remembered the dance. Years fell away as she was filled again with the joy of making music. She started with "Clair de lune," a gentle Debussy chosen to respect the frailty of her friend's condition.Upon playing the final chords, she looked up for her friend's reaction to see that Dana had covered her face with a pillow in an attempt to smother herself. "God, you're rusty. You used to be better than me. What have you been doing with those hands?" she complained."Raising kids; kneading dough; finding random women's' panties when I changed sheets on the bed," Karen said, ruefully."Should've jumped Dean while you had the chance;” Dana murmured.Karen bit her lips and closed her eyes. "Um; how; how is he?"Dana stared into Karen's eyes for a painfully long moment, then looked out the window, away from Karen. "Life; life wasn't kind to him. After I graduated, he moved back home to take care of Nana. He only came to the city to look after me, anyway. Living alone hardened him. I haven't seen him in years; not that I'd want to see what he's become. Sometimes you just need to let people go, Kare," she said, sighing sadly. "Anyway; I need a laugh. Show me how pathetic your Jerry Lee Lewis catalog is.""Yes, ma'am," Karen said, blinking back tears and starting into "Great Balls of Fire."The wind coming through the drivers' side window ruffled the inch-long cap of vivid red hair that had grown on Karen's head as she drove down the winding West Virginia roads that she hadn't seen in 30 years. The beauty of this place still softened and relaxed her as much as it had, oh so long ago. Despite Dana's warnings, Karen's heart demanded that she make this trip; and after all she had lost, she was determined to listen to her heart from now on, until she could no longer hear it.She frowned at her passenger and began coughing as a noxious odor swirled around, filling her SUV. She rolled her window down further in self-preservation. This was probably a bad idea; but after all these years of thinking things through and being sensible, she felt entitled to indulge in a few harebrained schemes."Country road; take me home; to the place; I belong; West Virginia; mountain mama; take me home; country road;” she sang, smiling as the wooded foothills rose up in the distance. The path became rough when she turned by the Stevens mailbox and began bouncing up through the woods toward the cozy home. Her passenger surveyed the woods around the vehicle with increasing excitement.Karen started doubting herself, though. It was ridiculous, the more she thought about it. All her emails had gone unanswered. The phone number she was given was out of service. Three decades had passed since she came here; why would he want to see a 50-something woman with an unflattering haircut and stretch marks just because he had fallen in love with the 20-something version of her? Would Dean even remember her at all? She ran through her plan again in her mind again. It sounded really stupid, now. At least it would let her make a quick exit if things didn't work out, though.She broke out in a cold sweat when the house came into view. It was just as she had remembered it, maintained well, but not changed. It was like a holy place, kept perfectly through the ages in reverence for what it represented.She pulled up to the house and parked. No one emerged, so she would have to go in. She would have to go knock on that door and see the unrecognition or even disappointment in his eyes. She needed to go tell him about his sister. Opening the door, she slid out and hopped to the ground and stretched her legs. Suddenly, a braying roar filled the air and a wall of fur launched itself from behind the house and came for her. "SIT!" Karen yelled. Her command, though impressive, appeared only to be a gentle suggestion to the monster that continued to charge her. "STAY!" Karen shouted. This recommendation also appeared to go unheeded."BUSTER, NO!" a voice from the porch yelled, and Karen couldn't help but stare at her first glimpse of Dean in decades. He looked wild. Wild hair, wild beard, a body that had to be formed by the wilderness, itself. Not a drop of civilization tainted the essence of this man; and it made her want to laugh and cry at the same time. Karen began walking toward him, completely forgetting about the fearsome beast avalanche coming to bury her. Dean jumped down from the porch and began running toward the flurry of fur and teeth that had bent its path upon Karen's destruction.A split second before Buster reached Karen, the passenger of her vehicle silently flew out, tackled him with a full-body slam and the two went rolling back from where Karen now stood next to Dean. The two tumbled, tearing up the grass and knocking over the woodpile in the commotion. Buster yelped loudly and jumped free of the massive shaggy-furred beast that was still intent upon teaching him some manners. "Judith, come!" Karen called, and with a final snarl at Buster, Judith returned to where Karen stood and sat by her side, still glaring to where Buster stood looking dumbfounded."Well, I'll be damned;” Dean murmured, looking at the still-cowed Buster in wonder."Girl dog privilege," Karen replied simply. "What is that thing, anyway?" she asked, nodding to where Buster now stood whining and trying to approach the growling Judith."Bernese Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; and probably a bit of German Shepherd;” Dean murmured, turning toward her. His eyes traveled over her slowly and boldly."Judith's Akita and Malamute; she was turned into the shelter because she always thinks she's right," Karen said. "That, and she farts something awful."

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Make it Louder! Episode 557 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm557 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM557 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 01. Bulin & Honeyjohny - Hollow (Ruslan Radriges Remix) [2Rock] 02. Josh Charm & Alex Vasi - Summer Never Ends [Makemba] 03. Starpicker - Fight For Me [2Rock] 04. AENVR - Your Eyes [Rythe] 05. ELIX - The Void 06. Victor Garde - Like The Music [Axept] 07. Bukkoy x Barac x Dream Of Me - Gold [On The Way] 08. Anton By x Spectorsonic x Alex Believe x Teira - Find Me [2Rock B Side] 09. Audien & MAKJ ft. Julia Church - Slide Away [Armada Music] 10. Mike Williams - Satisfied [Actuation] 11. Michael Milov x H4lo x Sarah Etheridge - Summer Rain [Suanda] 12. Antoine Delvig & LUISDEMARK - Hypnotic [Musical Freedom] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 13. Ruslan Radriges - Wolverine 14. Matt Bukovski & AVERGY - Newcomer [Surrounded Audio] 15. Avis Vox - Rave Will Come [Kurai] 16. Dada Life - Everybody Look at Me [Crash & Smile] 17. D3FAI & Zomwell - Needed Me [Revealed] [PERFECT TUNE] 18. Armin van Buuren & Seth Hills ft. Alessia Labate - Gimme The Love [Armind] 19. Lee Rose - Lovin U [Acid Dolphin] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

James Gutman shares personal stories about raising his son Lucas who has severe autism, revealing how his perspective evolved from fighting against pity to embracing complete appreciation for who his son is.•James discusses his upcoming book "Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey from Autism Awareness to Acceptance, to Appreciation," releasing globally on June 19, 2025.  • Started blogging in 2017 to share stories about Lucas without the pity that often came with in-person conversations• Why he's glad early pitches for the book didn't go through until the time was right• Describes beautiful moments like "Reunion Wednesday" hugs that demonstrate Lucas's clear love• Shares a breakthrough moment when Lucas understood food needs time to cook• Explains how these small victories exceed his early expectations when Lucas was first diagnosed• Emphasizes that his love for Lucas isn't despite autism but encompasses his entire being• Wouldn't change or "cure" his son even if he couldFollow James on social media @HiJamesGutman and visit HiBlogImDad.com with new content every Monday and Wednesday. Reserve your physical and audiobook copy of "Hi World, I'm Dad" on Amazon, Audible, Google, and everywhere books are sold, available June 19th.Preorder James Guttman's new book – “Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation”Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Juan Soto is going through it right now with the Mets. He went 0-for-4 and heard some boos. David Ortiz came to his defense, saying he's not the type of baseball player that people think he is. The problem is, his flare is not there. His demeanor is way off. After the game, Carlos Mendoza said his lower half is in a good position, whatever that means. Gio wonders if there's something in his personal life that's making him feel this way.

An incredible story of a woman who takes the torch ignited by her father's entrepreneurial spirit and uses it to light up entrepreneurial dreams and positive change across continents and industries, all with heart, humanity, and hustle. Bashak Ilhan is a founder, five-time entrepreneur, digital strategist, and brand architect who has achieved two multi-million-dollar exits and boasts a global career that spans London, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. Bashak doesn't follow the rules; she rewrites the playbook. This episode is more than a resume—it's a revelation. It tells the story of an individual who embraces her identity, relies on her resilience, and continually reinvents herself and her enterprises to seek and realize opportunities. A blueprint for lighting your path in an increasingly complex world.     To learn more about Bashak's offering, Road Branding, and how they help companies expand internationally and manage their B2C and B2B operations, Click Here  

Make it Louder! Episode 556 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track with Annie Sollange "Desert Heart" ► interplayrec.band.link/itp382 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm556 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM556 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Bulin & Honeyjohny - Hollow (Ruslan Radriges Remix) [2Rock] 02. Senses Of Mind & Alexander Scott - Lost [Moata] 03. Eugenio Tokarev - Gardenland (Beatsole Remix) [Nomads] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 04. Alexander Popov & Huvagen - Fairytale [Interplay] 05. Aldor - Always Want You [Smash Deep] 06. Alexander Spark & Alexander Turok - No Fear [Interplay] 07. Raz Nitzan & Maria Nayler - Mystique [RNM] 08. Collin Sterling - Faith (I'll Be There) [Forever Young] [PERFECT TUNE] 09. Wildcrow - Favorito [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 10. Gareth Emery & Annabel - You'll Be OK 11. Disco Fries - Greenlight [Revealed] 12. Lans Palm & Karasso - Eternal Love [Bodywrmr] 13. Kazden x Cube Cartel x RT ft. JASSKALL - Thunder [Revealed] 14. Retrika x Alex Mueller x AV x Noah Seven - Being Alone [Interplay Unity] 15. NrgMind - Apophis [Suanda Dark] 16. Alexander Komarov - Suite [Abora] 17. NyTiGen & Fantazm - Power [2Rock] 18. DJ St3v3 - What It Takes [Radar] 19. Dirty Signal & 2ACES - Heal My World [Revealed] 20. Hardwell & Joey Dale ft. Luciana - Arcadia (VIVID Remix) [Revealed] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

This week Pastor Justin talks about how we can draw near to Jesus who makes all things possible!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Only Need Possible   Important Points: My Condition is not my Conclusion! I will be Louder than my Limits! I will Throw Aside so I may Come Beside!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Mark 10:46-52 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Mark 10:48-49 Psalms 34:17 Mark 10:50 Hebrews 12:1  

Mr. Wick's got a million-dollar scheme, but Drew and his meddling friends get in the way. Discussion includes Moon Shoes, vintage hot dog cookers, and Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar. Steve Buscemi really grew out of his face. Episodes: “He Harassed Me, He Harassed Me Not” (S3E14) & “Mr. Louder's Birthday Party” (S3E15) http://youtube.com/@clevelandrockspodcast http://instagram.com/clevelandrockspodcast Email us: clevelandrockspodcast@gmail.com

Make it Louder! Episode 555 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track with Annie Sollange "Desert Heart" ► interplayrec.band.link/itp382 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm555 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM555 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Akille & Sarah Lynn - Champion [Audio Imprint] 02. RoelBeat & Terry Golden - Dance all Night 03. Costa & Hanna Finsen - More Than A Dream [RNM] 04. Ruslan Radriges & Annie Sollange - Desert Heart [Interplay] 05. Benassi Bros & Dhany - Hit My Heart (TR3NACRIA Remix) [Dvision] 06. Eximinds x Eldream x Aniolku - Together [Interplay] 07. Stone Van Brooken - Insomnia [Errorr] 08. SRNDE & KEL - Rinnina [Gekai] 09. Diego Antoine & Stilo Mancia - House N Love [HoTL] [PERFECT TUNE] 10. Alexander Popov & Huvagen - Fairytale [Interplay] 11. Alexander Popov & Chester Young - Faded [Interplay] 12. Plastik Funk x Chester Young x Hackatone - Digital Safari [Future House Music] 13. TryBetter - On My Mind [Forever Young] 14. Discrete & Alex Newell - Out Of Sight [146] 15. FAWZY x Faidin x Ayda - Nouray (Ayda Remix) [Narratology] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 16. A.R.D.I. - Silence In Your Eyes [Sub Mission] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 17. Ruslan Radriges x Alexander Turok x WhiteLight - Unstoppable 18. DMNDS x 3rd Wall x CERES - Euphoria [Armada] 19. Marie Vaunt & Mha Iri - Out of Time [Kurai] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

Lips Speak LouderTake a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Nashville based rock band Lips Speak Louder. In this episode, we get re-acquainted with previous guests Angela Lese and Rachel Brandsness. Each of these women had their own solo episode, where we got to know their back story. So we don't do that in this one. Instead, we discuss how they met, why they decided to start a band together, and why it was deemed necessary to make it a duo. Having been previously associated with the bands: Flarelight, The Dead Deads, Taco Mouth, Fingernails Are Pretty, Jax Hollow, and The Raelyn Nelson Band, and Emily Wolfe; this ultra-talented pair has developed their own unique sound. Rachel explains how she had to tinker with pedals and amps to manage a low end, fuller sound coming from her guitar, and the research that went into it. They explain where the name of their band comes from, and how they got Emily Wolfe to produce the album; which was recorded at Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We do discuss their 10 track debut album 'Consolation Prize', and some of the tracks available on it. They even graciously let me play my favorite song from the new album! Make sure you follow them on the social medias, and check out their website for vinyl, merch, and tour dates. They will be supporting Emily Wolfe on June 14th at The Levitt Pavillion in Denver for Pride Night.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the topic of judgment—not just how we judge others, but how that judgment can be rooted in our own unhealed trauma. What happens when we speak too soon, assume too much, or react from old wounds instead of present truth?We explore the power of staying silent and letting things unfold without trying to control them with our assumptions. Sometimes, silence isn't avoidance—it's wisdom. And sometimes, that urge to judge is really a response to pain that hasn't been named yet.You'll hear a gentle challenge: “Don't judge me because someone hurt you.”Let's talk about how healing can help us judge less, love more, and live in peace.⸻What You'll Hear in This Episode:• Why judgment is often rooted in fear or past hurt• How silence can be a spiritual and emotional strategy• Signs your judgment might be a trauma response• The difference between discernment and projection• How to move from judgment to compassion⸻Reflection Prompt:• Where might your past pain be shaping how you see others?• When was the last time you let silence speak instead of rushing to respond?⸻Take a Moment:If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that peace begins when judgment ends. And if you've ever been misjudged, know that you're not alone—and you don't have to carry someone else's wound as your identity.The Well Done Life Podcast Information:The Reset Experience Recap Video: https://youtu.be/4ynD3AEuz2I?si=okF38OJIH4vLoVmJPrevious Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/851650/episodes/17092873-unapologetic-no-honoring-what-feels-right.mp3?download=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaldavis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonelifepodcastEmail: hello@thewelldonelife.com and thewelldonelife@gmail.com Thank you for listening. Text me your feedback. I really appreciate you!

In today's episode of FLYTECH Daily, we cover the biggest stories in tech you need to know:  

Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs seem to do it all—run thriving brands, parent like a boss, AND stay consistent with their content? In this episode of Communication Queen, Kimberly Spencer pulls back the velvet curtain on the transformational strategy that powers her content machine: the 3:1 Ratio. What's the 3:1 Ratio? It's not just a productivity hack—it's a QUEEN strategy rooted in storytelling and leverage. Kimberly reveals how one golden nugget from a client convo, podcast ep, or coaching session turns into a kingdom of content—from social posts to email funnels, podcast topics, and beyond. With three kids (including a newborn), multiple businesses, and a best-selling book on deck, Kimberly walks her talk—and shows you how you can, too. This episode isn't about doing more. It's about doing smarter. Simpler. Louder. And in true Queen style: with unapologetic purpose. Whether you're burnt out from creating one-off content or you're just ready to scale without sacrificing your sanity, this episode will flip the script on how you think about marketing. Grab your crown, press play, and prepare to reign over your content strategy like never before.

The Orioles have not made any significant changes early on this season. At what point will they feel the need to shake things up?

Make it Louder! Episode 554 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track with Annie Sollange "Desert Heart" ► interplayrec.band.link/itp382 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm554 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM554 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Maxim Lany & VIKTOR - Circles [Smash The House] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 02. Ruslan Radriges & Annie Sollange - Desert Heart [Interplay] 03. MARE x MissingR x Los Padres - Insomnia (Afro Edit) [TBA] 04. NORII x Fedo x Dave Suarez - Can U Feel It [On The Way] 05. Ayda - Supernova [2Rock] 06. Monde & Soukri - Running Out [Forever Young] 07. Vaja - People Are People (Alexander Turok Remix) [2Rock] 08. Firebeatz - Charged Up [STMPD] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 09. Vigel - Sirenes 10. Mangoo & Steerner ft. Bertie Scott - All That I Need [Future House Music] 11. Roman Messer - Serendipity [Suanda] 12. Alexander Spark & RYDEX - Interstellar [Interplay] [PERFECT TUNE] 13. A.R.D.I. - Silence In Your Eyes [Sub Mission] 14. NAEMS - Kabuki [Kurai] 15. Mazdem - Surrender [Arryba] 16. MATTN & Mairee - Dodo [Smash The House] 17. ZYNOX - Energy [Revealed] 18. Paul Oakenfold x Planet Perfecto Knights x KIMMIC - ResuRection [Perfecto] 19. Riot Ten - I Hate EDM (Riot Ten & RAVEPUNK9000 VIP) [Thrive Music] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

Sermon: Casey McCormick; Music: "Psalm 23," Poor Bishop Hooper; Communion: Ellie Koranek

Make it Louder! Episode 553 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track with Alexander Turok "Step Into The Night" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0277 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm553 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM553 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro [PERFECT TUNE] 01. Ruslan Radriges & Annie Sollange - Desert Heart [Interplay] 02. Arte ft. Neeve - With You 03. Eximinds - Rising From The Depths [Hypersia] 04. Skytech - The Rhythm [STMPD] 05. Martin Jensen x Sami Brielle x Carrie Keller x Hektor Mass - YES, PLEASE [One Seven] 06. Vaja - People Are People (Alexander Turok Remix) [2Rock] 07. Miguel Brooker - Raza [Arryba] 08. CRUPO & MBP - Nonstop [Crash Your Sound] 09. Fredy Lane - Wait For You [Honua] 10. Anton By & AV - Need It [Interplay] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 11. PLS&TY & x.o.anne - Leave The Light On [Dim Mak] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 12. Ruslan Radriges - Cosmos 13. Alexander Komarov - Nostalgie [Abora] 14. Matt Dybal x Kohey x TRID3NT - All You've Got [Revealed] 15. Maestro Dabici & OnEdge - Lift You Up [Exetra] 16. Cuebrick & Niels Van Gogh - Hold Me Tonight [Revealed] 17. DJSM & Molly Mae - Crowded Room [Bounce & Bass] 18. Ozgun & Jake Ryan - Infinity [Kurai] 19. Nifra - Madness [Revealed] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Xander makes his third appearance on CooperTalk. He started off playing minor roles in 1981, with appearances in Remington Steele, Miami Vice, Moonlighting and countless other series. Much later, he also appeared on The X-Files, CSI, ER and Law & Order. As for the big screen, he counts Sid & Nancy, North Country, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Gattaca, The Rock, Air Force One, Spawn, Amistad, and Timecode as some of his credentials. In 2001, he bagged a recurring spot as George Mason, head of the Counter Terrorist Unit on the hit series 24. His character was killed off in season 2. In 2009, he was cast on the NBC sci-fi series Day One, which follows apartment residents who survive an unknown worldwide catastrophe. From 2010 to 2012, he starred on The CW's Nikita as the villain Percy. In the following years, he was seen on Being Human, Longmire, Louder than Words, Salem, The Mentalist, Justified, 12 Monkeys, Aquarius and numerous other shows. Most recently he played Gregory in The Walking Dead, co-starred in LAbrynth with Johnny Depp and Forrest Whitaker, and stars in No Address. 

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Make it Louder! Episode 552 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track with Alexander Turok "Step Into The Night" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0277 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm552 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 #RuslanRadriges #MSM552 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Jaron - Breaking Point [Forever Young Recordings] 02. Lohrasp Kansara & Adam Wilson - Dance With The Wolves [Kazukuta] 03. Sevek - Mahaba [Future House Music] 04. Februm & Great Lion - Ocean [Interplay Flow] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 05. Pascal Letoublon - Sacrifice [Future House Music] 06. Nihil Young & Xenia Dia - Neon Ghost [Frequenza] 07. Don Diablo - Freek Like Me [Hexagon] 08. KVSH & Future Skies - DNA [Smash The House] 09. Diego Miranda x Dixie x ILSE - Yesterday [Smash The House] 10. Sikdope & Belle Sisoski - RATS [Revealed] 11. PLS&TY & x.o.anne - Leave The Light On [Dim Mak] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 12. CubeTonic ft. Dilara Gadel - So Strong [PERFECT TUNE] 13. Vascotia & Solange - Umbra [Serendipity Muzik] 14. Ruslan Radriges & Alexander Turok - Step Into The Night [2Rock B Side] 15. Alexander Spark & Hypersia - Sun [Interplay] 16. REFLECT - Chemicals [Forever Young Recordings] 17. Krevix x North Skies x Semblance Smile - Nothing Above [Semblance Smile] 18. 2ACES - Take Me To The Rave [Revealed] 19. Roman Messer x Lockdown x ThoBa x Daria Marx - Fever [You Love Dance] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

This week, we will be celebrating Revolutions Per Movie's Pavement Week with episodes that are Pavement to the max. For today's episode (#2 of 5), we present an encore airing of our discussion with the director & producers of the amazing Gary Young/Pavement documentary ‘LOUDER THAN YOU THINK,' which is one of the best music documentaries I have seen in recent years and also one of the most enlightening about Pavement.We discuss how surprisingly open the members of Pavement were to discussing Gary, Gary's legendary home studio where he played drums and recorded Pavement's early records, the incredible marionettes that were built specifically for the film, what it was like for Brian to be in bands with Gary in the early 80s, the surprise explosion of Pavement's success, Gary's love of Prog rock and superstardom, the night Gary served mashed potatoes out of wheelbarrows to audience members, Malkmus's PTSD from working with Gary, the age differences in the band, the battle between lo-fi and professional goals, Gary's origin story from NY to CA, guitarist Spiral Stairs finding a box of unknown VHS tapes from their first Pavement tour, Rollerball, the blam-o-meter, Gary's wife Geri, the trauma of him leaving the band after overstepping his role, Gary's band Hospital, Beavis and Butthead, Gary's serious advice column in a Japanese magazine, Gary's struggle with addiction, the Watery, Domestic EP, Gary's reaction to the film & the time he disrupted his own film premiere by heckling the documentary.So let's do collective handstands while the band plays onwards as we celebrate PAVEMENT WEEK on Revolutions Per Movie!STREAM LOUDER THAN YOU THINK HERE:https://www.factorytwentyfive.com/louder-than-you-thinkREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study from Les Binet and Peter Field found that for every 10-point increase in excess share of voice, brands see around a 0.5% annual market share growth on average. But does this marketing principle still hold true in today's fragmented media landscape?This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob are joined by VP of Strategy Dan Cleveland to explore excess share of voice (ESOV) and its enduring relevance. They dive into how ESOV correlates with growth, why it's still a valuable planning tool, and what happens when brands let their share of voice slip below market share. Plus, discover why TV remains crucial for building the top-of-funnel awareness that drives long-term brand performance.Topics covered: [01:00] The history of share of voice and why it matters[03:30] How excess share of voice links to market share growth[08:00] When ESOV doesn't work (and what that reveals)[12:30] Using share of search as a real-time metric[16:00] Why top-of-funnel channels drive brand awareness[21:00] The risks of underspending compared to your share of market[27:00] Practical steps to apply ESOV to your strategy  To learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast or subscribe to our newsletter at marketingarchitects.com/newsletter. Resources:  2023 IPA Article: https://ipa.co.uk/knowledge/ipa-blog/esov-an-excessive-focus-on-the-wrong-thing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

What happens when the system meant to care for everyone, doesn't? Healthcare equity isn't theoretical. It's about who lives, who dies, and who gets a chance. For Rita Johnson-Mills, this isn't abstract. It's the work of a lifetime. As a former Medicaid executive, CEO, and now board leader, she has spent decades fighting to ensure Black and Brown communities receive the care, dignity, and leadership they deserve. Rita's not just breaking glass ceilings. She's questioning who built the ceiling in the first place. Her leadership spans public health, corporate boardrooms, and the lives of the women she's mentored into executive roles. Her impact is structural. Her mission is urgent. In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Rita speaks about: In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Rita speaks about: What happens when DEI becomes too controversial to talk about in healthcare? What does it take to succeed when the systems were never designed for you? How can we protect the lives of Black mothers and babies when health equity is under threat? How can leaders build a legacy by mentoring the next generation of women executives? Why does boardroom diversity matter, and how do we make sure it's more than lip service? Rita's leadership isn't just impressive. It's necessary. She's not just creating space—she's changing the system itself. Guest & Host Links Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn Connect with Rita Johnson-Mills on LinkedIn Connect with Inspiring Women Browse Episodes | LinkedIn | Instagram | Apple | Spotify This episode of Inspiring Women was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring. WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL's mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.

La marmita de hoy burbujea con fuerza; removemos un caldo sonoro repleto de novedades que nos llegan desde los más agitados rincones del subsuelo.Playlist;MFC CHICKEN “Milk chicken”PRIVATE FUNCTION “Koala”KILL THE PAIN with POWERSOLO “Le vertige de la fête”THE ROARING 420’S “Onward indian”MIKE MOK and THE EM ONES “What a girl”LOS PEPES “Thoughtless boys”GIUDA “Louder than action”DEATH VALLEY GIRLS “Magic powers”DEATH VALLEY GIRLS “Fire and brimstone”Versión y Original; LINK WRAY “Fire and Brimstone” (1971)THE UGLY SOUNDS “It’s not me”DE KEEFMEN “Puttin’ my foot down”THE MELLOWS “Tonights for the young”ZACK KEIM “Better days”DEAN WAREHAM “The cloud is coming”Escuchar audio

UPCOMING EVENT: Access Louisville Live presented by Baird. Be on hand for a live recording of the Access Louisville podcast April 22. Details and registration here.A new pizza joint, a French Bistro and the latest on the brewing scene.All of the above are topics on this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Restaurant reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show to tell us about a new St. Matthews Pizza joint, Pizza Jones (no relation.) Pizza Jones will be located at 126 Breckenridge Lane, next to the China 1 restaurant, and is scheduled to open in early May. Gene Stein, co-owner of Pizza Jones, is the former co-owner of the defunct Pizza Guy brand, which closed nearly two decades ago.Jones also tells us about French bistro M. Peppers, which opened at 1306 Bardstown Road, inside the Bellwether Hotel, opened Tuesday, April 15. It comes from the team behind bar Vetti inside NuLu's AC Hotel. The ownership group includes chef Andrew McCabe and restaurateur Ryan Rogers, co-owner of Feast BBQ and Royals Hot Chicken.We also chat about Mashup Food Hall landing its first restaurant, the closure of the Oddbird Cafe in the Highlands and the latest trends in craft beer brewing. Brewing is still a growing business (despite troubles experienced lately by Louisville brewers) though it's not growing as fast as it was pre-pandemic, as our data showed.After the restaurant talk, we chat about music festivals — including the news that Danny Wimmer Presents, the promotor behind Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life, has committed to Louisville for the next 10 years. Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life generated more than $33 million in local economic impact in 2024 and drew more than 300,000 attendees, booking over 60,000 hotel room nights, as Jones reported. We also chat about the recently announced lineup of The Big Stomp festival, which you can find here. Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fear shouts. Injustice echoes. Division grows loud. But love is louder. This Lent, step into a journey of courageous, embodied love—the kind of love that Jesus lived, the kind of love that calls us out of silence and into action. In Love Is Louder: Love Your Neighbor Out Loud, explore what it means to move beyond silent belief into bold love—confronting injustice, embracing the outsider, and transforming hearts.

Lately, the market's been moving over 1,000 points a day. We call this volatility fueled by uncertainty. We've been talking about falling yields, rising rates, and now tariffs are back in the headlines… but what if the real story is in the credit market?In this episode, we're replaying one of our favorite breakdowns: bond vigilantes — who they are, how they got their name, and the role they've played in shaping market history. And with everything happening right now, it's more relevant than ever.We walk through what's going on with the 10-year Treasury yield, why a major hedge fund's exit triggered a wave of selling, and how a “buyer's strike” in the bond market could turn into something even bigger. Jess shares why she thinks this yield surge might be what actually caught Trump's attention, and what that means for the rally that followed.We also tie in the basis trade and why volatility in the bond market can be a warning sign for the economy.This episode brings historical context to today's chaos — because once you understand the credit market, you start to see how it quietly drives everything else.------------------------------------------------

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After the Trump tariff announcement sparked a two-day selloff in the markets last week, stocks continued to sink Monday morning. The Trump economic team is holding steadfast to their theory of the case, which is that these tariffs are a necessary reset to make the U.S. economy even stronger. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs speaks with Slatestone Wealth chief market analyst Kenny Polcari to break down the Wall Street “noise” and volatility. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She made up a lie that could have ruined everything. But what was meant to harm ended up revealing something far greater: the truth. In today's episode, we share the story of someone falsely accused, pushed to the edge, and ultimately upheld, not by revenge, but by truth that refused to stay buried. This isn't just about courtroom drama or personal injustice, it's about how light always finds a way to break through. If you've ever been falsely blamed, betrayed, or silenced, this one's for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reddit-stories-daily-mr-redder--5571651/support.

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In addition to multiple lawmakers calling for the resignations of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz following a ridiculously irresponsible failure to manage our national military plans, comes a damaging op-ed in the National Review. The publication's executive editor called for President Trump to set an example and “hold someone accountable” for actions that if not criminal were in the very least “extraordinarily foolish” and “unbecoming of their offices.” We are excited to welcome author Sarah Kendzior to The Mark Thompson Show. Mark is a huge fan of her writing. Kendzior is the bestselling author of The View from Flyover Country, Hiding in Plain Sight, They Knew and her most recent, The Last American Roadtrip. She's a former podcaster and she has a doctorate in Anthropology. She has a long history of covering the Trump administration. This is an interview you won't want to miss! *Sign up for Sarah's newsletter at: sarahkendzior.com “It's the Planet, Stupid!” returns with Belinda Waymouth. Our eco-journalist is looking at the wild goings on at the EPA - with Trump's plans to get rid of EPA Office of Research and Development and the cancelations of Biden's designated National Monuments. Belinda also has the latest on a huge trillion ton iceberg that ran aground near South Goergia Island. *Programming note: John Rothmann joins us on Thursday this week.

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Louder with Crowder Presents a 3 in 3 Live Special:GEORGE WASHINGTON, OUR FIRST PRESIDENTDiscover how America's first President was hesitant to take office and chose to step down after two terms, setting a precedent for future leaders. Learn about Washington's evolving views on slavery, his actions against the institution, and his will to free his slaves. Explore his warnings on unity, factionalism, and foreign influence in his farewell address, insights crucial to understanding America's foundation.
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