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In this week's episode, Katerina sits down with Amy Edwards, founder of Markedly, to explore the art of marketing for architects and designers. Amy offers advice on marketing effectively on a budget, building trust through valuable content, and setting clear business goals to guide your strategy. She highlights the importance of focusing on strategy over tactics, committing to long-term success, and creating meaningful content to engage clients. Amy also emphasizes the value of consistency in building trust and tailoring your efforts by understanding your target audience. She shares insights on measuring success through quality leads rather than follower counts, adapting to the ever-changing marketing landscape, and balancing online efforts with in-person networking. Together, they discuss how platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn can be leveraged for personal branding and the role of in-person events in creating a well-rounded marketing approach. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy or take your marketing to the next level, this episode is packed with advice you won't want to miss!   Mentioned:  Website: www.themarkedly.com.au Follow Amy on Instagram @marked.ly  Connect with Amy on LinkedIn   Grab your copy of The Mindful Blueprint for Launching Your Architecture Firm  Use code honeycomb20 for 20% off! Support the podcast on Patreon! Subscribe to the From the Honeycomb newsletter! Meditate with Katerina on Insight Timer   Follow From the Honeycomb on Instagram! Podcast Audio edit by LadyToluu Soile  https://www.fiverr.com/users/bamisesoile/seller_dashboard. Intro music provided by kabgig / Pond5   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Katerina Burianova, or used by Katerina Burianova with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Katerina Burianova, which may be requested by contacting honeycombeeblog@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.  

It's time to take the pressure off and simplify marketing in your business. Somewhere along the way, we overcomplicated marketing and we lost sight of what its true purpose is. Sure, a pretty photo or aesthetically pleasing feed on Instagram still has a place, but without a marketing strategy behind it, you won't be able to convey the value of your work or services, attract aligned clients that you actually want to work with, or know what actions to take to get your brand out there. Let's change all that. Today, you're in for a very special episode as my friend, my client, and marketing extraordinaire, Amy Edwards from Markedly is on the podcast. Amy is the founder of Markedly - a marketing consultancy for designers, architects and creatives. They're all about helping people bring the passion and creativity they have for their work into their marketing. Amy's passionate about helping creatives - and their work - be seen and valued by all who use it. Take a look behind the curtain of marketing as Amy shares her wealth of knowledge on how to get back to the foundations of your marketing, what value-based marketing is, how to nurture your audience in the online space, and how she intertwines life and business. __________ It's time to invest in YOU. Come and join me on Nurture: The Retreat, an intimate retreat for 8 wonderful women in business. It's an opportunity to pause, reflect and connect in a beautiful, serene setting that can only be described as magical ✨ Nurture: The Retreat has launched and your spot is waiting for you! __________ Where you can find and connect with Amy Edwards: Website: themarkedly.com.au Instagram: @marked.ly The Content Curator Program is relaunching this September. Find out more and get your name on the waitlist here. __________ I'd love to connect with you and support you

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Dr. Nick Strasser hosts this conversation with award finalist paper authors Sara E. Buckley, DO, and Kenneth J. Hunt, MD. This paper was presented live at the 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting in Quebec City. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org Looking for CME? AOFAS Podcast CME only on the ConveyMED Podcast App: Apple Store click here Google Play click here

Zak and Liz talk about their Lists™. Zak puts his body on the line to see if the vegan mac and cheese can pass as a comfort food. Liz finds a suspicious infographic, so some research and incredulous journalism is done. Liz shares her thoughts about the NFT video essay that Zak assigned as homework. … Continue reading Markedly Watched P'dcast

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.02.27.530211v1?rss=1 Authors: Jorntell, H., Kesgin, K. Abstract: Time-frequency decomposition is a well-established method to unmix signals generated by multiple sources with unique characteristics. However, there are cases of high signal complexity where existing time-frequency decomposition tools are insufficient for localizing and representing short bursting signals. One example is the currently highly popular extracellular low-impedance recordings from multi-electrode arrays in the brain in vivo where each neuron repeatedly generates a specific signal fingerprint (characteristic spike waveform) that can be mixed with the signals of 100s of other sources, including the spikes of nearby neurons. Here we derive the singular superlet transform (SST) method, which enables highly localized representations of fast and short bursts compared to other super-resolution spectral estimators, while also requiring orders of magnitude fewer operations. We demonstrate a substantial edge of SST over current methods in isolating specific neuronal spikes with high fidelity in challenging, complex recording signals from neocortex in vivo. We also exemplify SSTs generic signal processing capability by achieving outstanding resolution in the decomposition of complex acoustic data. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Question: How is the markedly different characteristics analysis performed? Answer: The markedly different characteristics analysis compares the nature-based product limitation to its naturally occurring counterpart in its natural state. Markedly different characteristics can be expressed as the product's structure, function, and/or other properties, and are evaluated based on what is recited in the claim on a case-by-case basis. If the analysis indicates that a nature-based product limitation does not exhibit markedly different characteristics, then that limitation is a product of nature exception. If the analysis indicates that a nature-based product limitation does have markedly different characteristics, then that limitation is… The post MPEP Q & A 263: How is the markedly different characteristics analysis performed? appeared first on Patent Education Series.

In our third and final episode on marketing, Marketing 103, we speak to the wonderful Amy Edwards of Brisbane-based marketing consultancy Markedly. She corrects us on all that we got wrong in our first two marketing episodes and we discover that we got one or two things right, too. Thank you, dear listeners, for your patience regarding Kate's terrible audio in this episode. You'd think we'd have it worked out by now.  In Detail is hosted by Warwick Mihaly, Kate FitzGerald and Mick Moloney Find us: www.indetail.show Twitter: @indetailshow Mail: indetail.show@gmail.com Big thanks to our sponsor Architeam

We bring you a special edition on the upcoming elections in Brazil. On October 2, some 156 million Brazilians will head to the polls to elect a third of their senators, 513 deputies, all 27 governors and Brazilian state legislatures, as well as a president. There are 11 candidates running for Brazil's top job, but the presidential contest looks set to be a face-off between current far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro and left-wing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sales Manager Don Lee with Peachtree Residential joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to provide an inside look at popular communities, new developments and more. Lee joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Involved in new home sales and construction for over 35 years, Lee has been associated with Peachtree Residential for more than 30 years of his professional career. A builder for 16 years, Lee has incredible building experience and can appreciate what Peachtree Residential does particularly well. A family-run business, the company is headed by one local owner and backed by many loyal employees. Lee said, “I'm not an oddity within Peachtree Residential. There's over 10 of us that have been with the company for over 15 to 25 years.” Started in 1988 in metro Atlanta, Peachtree Residential Founder Dave Borreson saw a need for a particular niche in the homebuilding business – affordable, higher-end homes. Resilient through the years of market dips and peaks, the company produces homes in metro Atlanta, primarily on the city's north side. With numerous completed communities in the rearview, there are many upcoming developments to look forward to, including 100 new homes slated for this year. Handling sales at Garden Park in Forsyth County, Lee shared that 24 of the 28 available homes have sold in less than a year. Markedly in the Garden Park community, a flex space on the ground floor is at the top of many homebuyer wish lists. A space to fit all needs, flex rooms are ideal for home offices, guest rooms, media rooms and more. Another trend growing in popularity, slab homes have surpassed basement homes in attractiveness as homebuyers continue to evolve. With just four opportunities remaining, Garden Park in West Forsyth County has a Longwood plan, two Harvard plans slated to start construction and the model home available for best and final offers. A part of an existing community developed by SR Homes Peachtree Residential is building homes in  The Grove at Montebello in Cumming.  These homes showcase three bedrooms and 2,400 square feet of living space, with six out of seven boasting a basement. The well-designed, open plans are situated on beautiful lots in a community with fantastic amenity options. Construction is expected to begin this year with two homes available for sale from the mid-$700,000s and four lots currently under construction.  Waterside at River Glen in Suwanee is a Peachtree Residential exclusive section of an existing community. With several lots featuring direct access to the Chattahoochee River, a great deal of inventory priced from the $700,000s to low $800,000s will be available for sale later this year. Lee said, “People have loved [this community] and knowing that nothing will be built behind them.” Tune in to the full interview above to learn more about Peachtree Residential or visit www.PeachtreeResidential.com. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episode on the Radio page. Listen to the full interview above! Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding and Peachtree Residential are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010. (June/2022) New American Funding is a family-owned mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of over 216,000+ loans for $56.8 billion, 171 branches and about 4,500+ employees. The company offers several niche loan products and has made Inc. 5000's list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America seven times. For more information, call 678-898-3540 or visit https://branch.newamericanfunding.com/Atlanta.

Keith Wood and Stuart Barnes were together again on Wednesday Night Rugby as they joined Joe Molloy to preview this weekend's crucial Six Nations clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham. In association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Kia Ora e te whānau. It's hot, eh? This week we've got another greatest hit for you. In fact, not that we really pay attention to the numbers, but we have our most popular episode on DCR ever, Number 83 with the legendary Scotty Stevenson. It was hot the night that we recorded the podcast. Scotty walked into Eugene's lounge dressed up to the nines in full TV makeup (having just left the tele to come do the pod) and proceeded to lay down one of the most engaging, honest, and entertaining hours that we ever recorded.Scotty StevensonA broadcaster and journalist best known for his rugby commentary and reporting which makes him automatically one of the most well-known New Zealand TV personalities. He's a sports journalist with TVNZ, and also works with Spark Sport and Radio Hauraki, commentating on cricket and the America's Cup. He's also a sports writer, has ghost-written and written a string of some of the best sports books, from Straight 8 about Kieran Read, to Kiwi Pair about Eric Murray and Hamish Bond. Scotty has been previously known by his childhood nickname “Sumo” as, by his own account he was the “fat kid in speedos” at surf lifesaving. But things have changed. If you were to Google Scotty Stevenson, the number one thing that pops up on auto-search is “Scotty Stevenson weight loss”. It's because Stevenson has changed. Markedly. He has noticeably shrunk. And for those who've been watching closely, he started running. He's kept very quiet about it, but goodness me, the man is well and truly hooked. Three years ago, he couldn't run 85m. In 2019, he ran 85km, no less, through backcountry New Zealand in the Old Ghost Ultra in just over 12 hours. For those who saw the TVNZ report he did on the event, you'll know that he found it an extremely emotional experience. We talked to Scotty about that race, his life leading up to running, what sparked his decision to lace up, and the myriad of changes that this has had on his life.Enjoy!Episode LinksScotty Stevenson on InstagramScotty Stevenson on TwitterDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on TwitterDirt Church Radio on FacebookDirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New ZealandUltraspire NZSpring Energy NZSCOTT Running

Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Mike's TIP: "Play with more gratitude, more joy, more freedom, more creativity and go deep into that belief that you are more than a sales professional, just like the Steph Curry's are more than just athletes. I think it is something that can be a foundational element of your performance and it's something that's super important. I think if you can leave here and figure out a way to build some legs for you to believe in that and adopt that belief, it's going to take you a long way, and it's going to impact you beyond the sales arena."

California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.

Utilizing the term “critique” in the philosophical sense implied by Kant, Sartre, Mbembe, and others, J. Moufawad-Paul offers an exacting analysis of the different trends that emerged out of the victory, development, and ultimate defeat of the Chinese revolution. Markedly and intentionally different from a polemic, Critique of Maoist Reason is a text for all who consider themselves “Maoists,” as it clarifies and contextualizes various modes of thought within or associated with Maoism. Moufawad-Paul's latest contribution satisfies its intention to sharpen Maoist thinking through rigorous investigation. “J. Moufawad-Paul's Critique of Maoist Reason is an important book which should be interesting and useful even for non-Maoist leftists. However, the study of this book is essential for Maoists, since it paints a comprehensive picture of the whole international Maoist movement and its different divisions and tendencies; this, and similar efforts that help clarify the situation, can and must contribute to the struggle for uniting the international Maoist movement. Although some of this book's issues warrant further discussion–which comes with anything new that is worth discussion–I recommend this book to all Maoists and non-Maoists.” – Zia, Communist (Maoist) Party of Afghanistan

While there's no doubt Microsoft's Xbox Series X is doing great, there's also no doubt that Sony's PlayStation 5 is doing even better. Markedly so. Microsoft stubbornly refuses to publicly state how many consoles it has sold, but we now know that Sony has surpassed 13 million in less than a year, almost certainly beginning to put some distance between PS5 and XSX. Let's discuss what these new sales figures mean, and whether inertia might be turning into new momentum. Also: Guerrilla is hiring for external Horizon projects, Warner Bros. is making a goofy-looking crossover fighter, the next PlayStation-to-PC game isn't one you may have expected, Stardew Valley's spiritual successor looks awfully endearing, PS+ games are en route, and more. Oh, and we talk at length about the most recent State of Play, too. We also get into listener questions, as always. Do we trust Bluepoint with a Bloodborne sequel? What's going on with Sony's and Apple's increasingly-obvious closeness? What are the right foods (if any) to eat while gaming? Has Dustin fooled everyone with his love of Aldi? All of that -- and much more -- on the other side of the play button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utilizing the term “critique” in the philosophical sense implied by Kant, Sartre, Mbembe, and others, J. Moufawad-Paul offers an exacting analysis of the different trends that emerged out of the victory, development, and ultimate defeat of the Chinese revolution. Markedly and intentionally different from a polemic, Critique of Maoist Reason is a text for all who consider themselves “Maoists,” as it clarifies and contextualizes various modes of thought within or associated with Maoism. Moufawad-Paul's latest contribution satisfies its intention to sharpen Maoist thinking through rigorous investigation.

Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, and I am one of them. The good news is, depression is entirely treatable and almost always, preventable. If you have mild depression and anxiety and want to explore some options outside of prescription medication, I'm giving you the exact things I do on a daily basis that keep depression and anxiety at bay. This is part of my Summer Series Replay and originally aired September 2019 as part of a 6-part series on depression and anxiety. (EP15-EP20) EP 16: This is where I tell my story of depression   Depression DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion to make a diagnosis of depression. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. 1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. 4. A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down). 5. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. 6. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day. 7. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. 8. Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.   Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope, by Johann Hari (affiliate link) To read the list of things I do in blog post form, you can find a post I wrote on this a few years ago here.  Here is the blog post where I tell you all about Passion Flower and Valerian Root. You can get them on Amazon too (affiliate links): Passion Flower Valerian Root Receive email updates from me! Email me at thescooponbalance@gmail.com Is the Voice in My Head God or Just Me? is available on Amazon for $19.99  Finding Your Balance is available on Amazon for $14.99 My blog: thescooponbalance.com Follow me on Pinterest I am no longer active on social media.  

‘I think Aspen is one of the most operationally efficient [companies] manufacturing pharmaceuticals in the world’: Kearabilwe Nonyana, manager, equities and derivatives, ThinkMarkets.

Amy has 15 years of experience in branding, marketing and communications for national and international brands. In the last 10 years she has niched into working with architecture and interior design practices to develop their brand and market their work. As the founder of Markedly, Amy exclusively focuses on getting architects and creative businesses out into world making them visible to their ideal clients.  In this interview Jessica and Amy discuss tips for marketing in 2021 + Amy's career and experiences to date in the industry.  Website: https://www.themarkedly.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked.ly/    

In this episode, we are talking with my friend Raven, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, about the topic of processing fear and sadness. Raven is one of those friends that can get deep and these kind of friends are such a gift. While she hasn't walked the road of infertility, she has walked through some hard stuff and has had to wait on God. So I love that she brings a personal level of understanding to the emotions that waiting can bring. Fear vs. Anxiety Emotions, in general, are information via signals within our bodies that are often closely related to sensations, thoughts or behaviors. Fear is a physiological response to something happening to us or around us that alerts us to a perceived danger. All emotions are adaptive as a means to alert our brains of what “next steps” to take. One of the most powerful things we can realize is that we were given emotion, including fear anxiety and even anger, for a reason.  Anxiety is more specific than fear. It is an emotion characterized by racing or intrusive thoughts, muscle tension, increased heart rate, difficulty sleeping or focusing- restlessness. In my experience, anxiety results from ignoring or being unable to attend to, some fear or situation. The friction created by an unmet need whether that is for safety, comfort, or change. Practical ways to process fear & anxiety: First step is to regulate. Nothing else. Remind yourself that you are safe. It's important to note that these steps have nothing to do with getting rid of fear. God gave us fear, even anxiety. We are just unable to use it in the way it is intended when we are flooded with emotions. Then, once you are regulated, can you identify your need? Simmer it down to that moment's need: comfort, safety, care. Sadness & Depression Sadness is a signal that we are worn down and can manifest in these bodily signs: tears, a “weight,” general slowing. Depression has a very specific definition. (1) Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. (2) Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. (3) Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. (4) A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down). (5) Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. (6) Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day. (7) Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. (8) Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide. To receive a diagnosis of depression, these symptoms must cause the individual clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. The symptoms must also not be a result of substance abuse or another medical condition. Depression is not just sadness multiplied. Depression is related to duration, bodily impact, and effect on day to day living and relationships. Strategies for both acknowledging and battling fear/ sadness: Familiarize yourself with your body's way of letting you know that you need something. Get curious instead of panicking. Seek out a counselor, mentor, or support group. Ad: https://www.megansmalley.com/givegracebook Ad: https://www.theovercomejournal.com/ If you love this podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you'd hit the subscribe button and leave me a 5 star review. These simple things help others find us and help support this ministry so we can keep providing free content for you. For all the latest information, helpful resources, announcements about new season launch dates and to join our free online community, visit www.theinfertilitysisterhood.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@theinfertilitysisterhood / @megansmalley).

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Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio, this podcast, covers the following stocks. Brooks Automation, Cohu. Ultra Clean Holdings, Entegris, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, First Solar Inc., Beyond Meat, Clean Harbors, Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, Brookfield Infrastructure, Crown Castle, Aemetis, Orbital Energy Group, and VivoPower International. Reviewers: Aniruddha Ganguly, Yelena Mandenberg, Matthew DiLallo, Jonathan Phillip PODCAST: Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio Transcript & Links, Episode 51, February 12, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 51 published on February 12, titled “Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio”— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio Though not described as ESG stocks, most ESG funds hold many electronics stocks. Here’s an article titled 4 Top Electronics Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry from Zacks. And it’s by Aniruddha Ganguly. I’ll first mention the name of the recommended stock followed by some brief comments by Mr. Ganguly. 1) Brooks Automation (BRKS) This Chelmsford, MA-based company is benefiting from robust growth in its life sciences business driven by COVID-19-led demand. Moreover, this global provider of semiconductor manufacturing automation solutions and life science sample-based services and solutions has significantly expanded its life science clientele. Markedly, China also offers significant growth opportunity for its life sciences segment. Moreover, solid demand for contamination control solutions remains a key catalyst… The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its fiscal 2021 earnings has moved up 5.5% to $1.72 per share over the past 60 days. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has gained 97.5% in the past year.   2) Cohu (COHU) This Zacks Rank #1 company is gaining from the rising demand for its semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors and thermal sub-systems in the wireless mobility market. Improving automotive and industrial, and rising demand for EVs bode well for the company. Moreover, shortage in auto chip supply is expected to increase capacity that bodes well for Cohu, which has a strong presence in the EV and ADAS market segment. Cohu has solid growth prospects in Test, Handler and Inspection markets in the long haul. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2021 earnings has risen 17.4% to $2.56 per share over the past 60 days. Cohu’s shares are up 89.9% in the past year. 3) Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) This Hayward, CA-based company is benefiting from an expanding clientele. Robust demand for its part cleaning, surface encapsulation and high sensitivity micro contamination analysis solutions is a key catalyst. Moreover, recovery in wafer fab utilization bodes well for this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company. Further, the company’s strong exposure to etch and deposition market as well as an expanding global footprint is a major positive. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2021 earnings has moved up 2.7% to $3.03 per share in the past 60 days. Ultra Clean’s shares are up 72.9% in the past year. 4) Entegris (ENTG) This Billerica, MA-based company provides microcontamination control products, specialty chemicals and advanced materials handling solutions for manufacturing processes in the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. This Zacks Rank #2 stock is benefiting from solid demand for its leading-edge solutions in advanced technology nodes and increasing need for end-to-end contamination control solutions. Further, the acquisition of GMTI strengthens Entegris’ position as the premier supplier of yield enhancement solutions for the semiconductor market. Markedly, the consensus mark for its current-year earnings has inched up 1.1% to $2.82 per share over the past 60 days. Entegris’ shares have gained 97.1% in the past year. ” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio This second article is titled Sustainable Investing: Five Stocks To Check Out and is by Yelena Mandenberg. It was published on the gritdaily.com site. Though she covers some familiar ground to other posts in these podcasts, Ms. Mandenberg does have some new companies you can check out. I’ll again mention the company she likes followed by a few of her remarks about that company. “!) Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) Focusing on renewable energy, Brookfield owns nearly 1000 power generating facilities worldwide, with their portfolio including hydroelectric dams, wind power, and solar power. They’re also well-known for a focus on community engagement, employee well-being, and social responsibility. Their stock is a slow-grower but overall profitable, with increases to come through the next few years as the company plans to continue to buy and create renewable energy facilities. 2) Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWDRY) This Denmark based company develops, manufactures, and installs wind turbine systems. They work with countries around the globe and are soaring in popularity. 3) First Solar Inc. (FSLR) They design and manufacture photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules around the world. As the popularity of solar energy increases, you can expect their stock to keep going up. 4) Beyond Meat (BYND) Another industry that’s doing incredibly well is sustainable food. The company Beyond Meat is popular and profitable to invest in as many eateries and fast food companies are now relying on this product for their increasingly health-conscious or vegetarian customers. A study recently showed that this alternative ‘meat’ company generates less greenhouse gas emissions, uses less energy & resources, and less impact on water and land than traditional beef companies. 5) Clean Harbors (CLH) As other companies struggle with spills, cleanups, and making changes to their own brands, they rely on companies that already know how to do that. Clean Harbors is particularly known for helping to clean up after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. They continue to provide emergency spill response and hazardous waste management services.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio Now, one of our great analysts, Matthew DiLallo of The Motley Fool has written a piece titled 3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in February. Many ethical and sustainable investors have infrastructure stocks in their portfolios. Here are his 3 recommendations followed by some brief remarks by him. 1) Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (NASDAQ: AY) Overall, 69% of its income comes from renewable energy production, 15% from the transmission and transportation of electricity, 13% from natural gas-related infrastructure like power plants, and 3% from water desalination facilities… Atlantica pays out most of its cash flow in dividends, offering a higher yield that's currently around 4.1%... Atlantica aims to invest $200 million to $300 million per year on new infrastructure additions, which should support steady dividend growth.   2) Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE:BIP) (NYSE:BIPC) … is one of the biggest infrastructure operators in the world. It operates transportation, energy, and data infrastructure as well as utilities. Long-term contracts or government-regulated rates back 95% of its revenue, providing it with highly visible cash flows. Brookfield pays out the bulk of that money via a dividend that currently yields 3.7%.  The infrastructure giant uses the cash it retains to help fund acquisitions. It has invested about $1 billion on new additions in recent months, highlighted by a telecom tower portfolio in India and a stake in a large-scale U.S. LNG producer. 3) Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) … is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on operating communications infrastructure. The company owns a leading telecom tower portfolio in the U.S. and a rapidly expanding network of small cells and fiber optic cable to support the country's 5G rollout. The company leases space on this infrastructure to mobile carriers under long-term contracts that provide it with stable cash flow. Crown Castle also pays out most of those funds to investors via dividends, with its payout currently yielding 3.4%. The company expects to be able to grow its cash flow at a 7% to 8% annual rate for at least the next decade.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio So, to our final post. It’s titled Making A List Of The Best Stocks To Buy Now? 3 Renewable Energy Stocks To Watch by Jonathan Phillip and was on Nasdaq.com. As usual, I’ll mention the company name followed by brief comments from the author. “1) Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) Aemetis is a California-based advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company. Its development pipeline is focused on the reduction of carbon intensity… Aemetis seems to be firing on all cylinders for now. Could this mark the beginning of another great year for Aemetis stock? 2) Orbital Energy Group (NASDAQ: OEG) The company is working towards creating a diversified energy services platform. Orbital’s group of businesses include its gas systems, power services, and solar services… The company has also been doing well financially… This included year-over-year jumps of 124% in total revenue and 134% in cash on hand. 3) VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) VivoPower is an international renewable energy tech company. It is involved in the fields of battery tech, electric vehicles (EVs), and even solar and critical power services… VivoPower announced that it closed a $250 million agreement with Australia-based GB Auto Group. Through the agreement, GB will become the exclusive distributor of VivoPower’s Tembo Toyota EV conversion kits in Australia. According to the report, it is the biggest deal for EVs in the Australasian region to date…” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- End Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Sustainable Stocks for Your Portfolio.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on February 26. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

This afternoon (12/22/20 at YBT) we continued trying to reconcile the differences and contradictions between the Rambam's presentations of ahavas Hashem and yiras Hashem in the Sefer ha'Mitzvos, in Hilchos Yesodei ha'Torah, and in Hilchos Teshuvah. We began with an unlikely source: the Rambam's commentary on Pirkei Avos 1:6, which - thanks to the Ralbag's explanation of ahavas Hashem - we were able to use to answer one of the questions we raised yesterday. After that we read the Rambam's presentation of yiras Hashem in the Sefer ha'Mitzvos, which was MARKEDLY inconsistent with his presentation in the Mishneh Torah. We concluded by taking stock of our major questions, in hopes that we'll be able to make some headway tomorrow.----------מקורות:רמב"ם - פירוש המשניות, אבות א:ורלב"ג - ספר דברים, ביאור הפרשה דברים ו:הרמב"ם - ספר המצוות: מצות עשה דרמב"ם - משנה תורה, ספר המדע, הלכות יסודי התורה ב:א-ברמב"ם - משנה תורה, ספר המדע, הלכות תשובה פרק י----------Bekius Disclaimer: Note that this is a bekius chavurah - as opposed to an iyun shiur. Each session consists of us reading through the Rambam's writings together without much preparation on my part, and without going into depth by consulting commentaries or primary sources. For all these reasons, there are bound to be inaccuracies, errors, and other types of shortcomings which would not be acceptable in a prepared shiur, but are quite typical of a bekius chavurah. Please bear this in mind, and know what you're signing up for when you listen!----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------Rambam Resources:- Mechon Mamre: the most accurate complete edition of the Mishneh Torah available online for free- AlHaTorah: excellent site overall, and reliable for the first three books of the Mishneh Torah, as well as the Shelat edition of the Rambam's commentary on the Mishnah and other works of the Rambam- Daat: features many of the Rambam's writings, including Qafih's translation of the Moreh ha'Nevuchim, complete with footnotes----------Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rabbischneeweissBlog: https://kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmschneeweiss"The Mishlei Podcast": https://mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: https://thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: https://rambambekius.buzzsprout.com/Our Yeshiva: https://www.yeshivabneitorah.org/Our Women's Program: https://www.lomdeha.org/

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/juSmZ6Pf9LE   Markedly obese CoVid patients are nearly 3 times more likely than those with normal body masses to require ICU admission, go on a ventilator, or die.  An international collaborative team just published these results from their meta-analysis of 335,192 patients treated over the past 11 months.   The investigators suggest 3 explanations for this effect.  First of all,  excess body weight negatively alters a patient’s respiratory mechanics exacerbating the impact of viral lung damage.  Secondly, the additional body fat may serve as a CoVid reservoir as it does for other common human viruses.  Finally, obesity may drive underlying low-grade inflammation and immune suppression.   The severely obese must avoid contracting CoVid at all costs.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.27.20239616v1.full.pdf   #covid #obesity #ICU #ventilator  

Simon Chokoisky joined me once when some of our viewers asked me to check back in with him after being correct in a couple of major astrological forecasts. Markedly, he saw that the Supreme Court was going to be cast to the limelight, that the nature of justice itself would be challenged, possibly through the death of a justice. That challenge to justice continues since the death of Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Going forward, with Uranus prominent in both the Supreme Court nominee (Amy Coney Barret) and Donald Trump's charts we need to brace ourselves for surprises.   Visit Simon's site: https://spirittype.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://reginameredith.com/join-my-community/ Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reginameredith Join Our Neighborhood: https://www.ourneighborhood.earth/   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the following program do not necessarily reflect those of ReginaMeredith.com. In keeping with this site's emphasis on sovereignty and knowledge, always use your own discernment and/or seek professional advice when making consequential decisions.

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang sieve through the US job numbers ,the shape of recovery in the market and PM Lee's speech about the changing global economy.

Scotty Stevenson is a broadcaster and journalist best known for his rugby commentary and reporting which makes him automatically one of the most well-known New Zealand TV personalities. He’s a sports journalist with TVNZ, and also works with Spark Sport and Radio Hauraki. He’s also a sports writer, has ghost-written and written a string of some of the best sports books, from Straight 8 about Kieran Read, to Kiwi Pair about Eric Murray and Hamish Bond. Scotty has been previously known by his childhood nickname “Sumo” as, by his own account he was the “fat kid in speedos” at surf lifesaving. But things have changed. If you were to Google Scotty Stevenson, the number one thing that pops up on auto-search is “Scotty Stevenson weight loss”. It’s because Stevenson has changed. Markedly. He has noticeably shrunk. And for those who’ve been watching closely, he started running. He’s kept very quiet about it, but goodness me, the man is well and truly hooked. Two years ago, he couldn’t run 85m. A couple of weeks ago, he ran 85km, no less, through backcountry New Zealand in the Old Ghost Ultra in just over 12 hours. For those who saw the TVNZ report he did on the event, you’ll know that he found it an extremely emotional experience. We talked to Scotty about that race, his life leading up to running, what sparked his decision to lace up, and the myriad of changes that this has had on his life. Honest, engaging, and unalloyed, this is a fantastic conversation with a broadcasting legend that we are so thrilled to bring you.. Enjoy!

There are certain diagnoses that may be co-occurring with perfectly hidden depression (PHD) or could be confused with PHD. And the last thing I want is for anyone to label themselves PHD or identify with PHD and stop there – when instead, you may need to recognize that you're experiencing another type of psychological issue that warrants understanding and even treatment. Those diagnoses are Bipolar II disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. We'll talk today about what traits PHD and these other disorders have in common and what makes them distinct from one another. The listener email for the week comments on my habit of including research and ideas from other people on SelfWork -- and I respond about the "why" of that choice on my part. Important Links: The INFJ personality category or the Myers-Briggs Don't Panic by Reid Wilson Understanding the Borderline Mother by Christine Lawson Bipolar II Disorder Meets criteria for a current or past hypomanic episode And meets criteria for a current or past depressive episode: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least four consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day, and including at least three of the following symptoms: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity Decreased need for sleep More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking Flight of ideas or subjective experience of racing thoughts Distractibility Increase in goal-directed activity (socially, at work or school, or sexually) or physical agitation. Excessive involvement in activities with high potential for painful consequences (e.g., buying sprees, foolish investments, sexual indiscretions) Five or more of the following symptoms present during the same two-week period: Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities Significant unintended weight loss or change in appetite Insomnia or hypersomnia Being physically agitated or listless Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or excessive/inappropriate guilt Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation, a suicide attempt, or a plan for suicide   At least one of the symptoms is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.   Generalized Anxiety Disorder Excessive anxiety or worry, occurring more days than not for at least six months, about a number of events or activities Difficulty controlling the worry The anxiety or worry is associated with at least three of the following symptoms: Restlessness or feeling on edge Being easily fatigued Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank Irritability Muscle tension Sleep disturbance   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder This disorder is characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. The obsessions or compulsions are time consuming (i.e., take more than one hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Obsessions: Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced  as intrusive and unwanted and, in most individuals, cause marked anxiety or distress The individual attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, urges, or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action (i.e., by performing a compulsion) Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, silently repeating words) that the individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety or distress, or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, they are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive   Borderline Personality Disorder BPD is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five or more of the following symptoms: Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating) Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days) Chronic feelings of emptiness Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms   You can hear more about PHD and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive one weekly newsletter including my weekly blog post and podcast! If you’d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My new book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has arrived and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And there’s a new way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You’ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you’re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!

As the Canadian cannabis sector remains strong, BTV- Business Television visits thriving opportunities ripe for investment Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI:TSX, OGI:NASDAQ) Organigram Holdings is a leading Canadian licensed producer of premium quality cannabis and extract-based products. They’re also one of the few companies to have distribution of their recreational cannabis in all 10 provinces in Canada. Further, the company is focusing on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada. Rubicon Organics Inc. (ROMJ:CSE, ROMJF:OTCQX) Rubicon Organics is producing super-premium cannabis that’s certified organic. Further, the company is a licensed producer and has a 125,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse that sits on a 20-acre property. Rubicon’s plants also grow in proprietary soil made with certified organic ingredients. The company carries out each stage of the growing process by hand, from planting to packaging. Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (OILS:CSE, OILFF:OTCQB) Nextleaf Solutions is the first publicly traded company to be issued a U.S. patent for industrial-scale extraction and purification of cannabinoids. Moreover, they’re securing patents on their cannabis processing solutions. Highly concentrated THC or CBD distillate is odourless, tasteless, and standardized for potency. Nextleaf’s patented process will disrupt the production of infused edibles and beverages. XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (XPHY:CSE) XPhyto Therapeutics has narrowed the gap between traditional cannabis-based medicine and modern scientific approaches. Moreover, XPhyto is a science-based cannabis company with a focus on medical formulation, clinical validation, and emerging European markets. In addition, the company has a 100% owned German subsidiary, Bunker Pflanzenextrakte GmbH. Notably, they have been granted a unique German cannabis cultivation and extraction licence for scientific purposes. Canivate Growing Systems Ltd. Canivate Growing Systems plans to disrupt the industry with a new productivity/profitability model that redefines the gold standard for growing cannabis, hemp and other high-value agricultural products. Markedly, Canivate’s system will deliver a clean, green and pure product, thanks to the combination of a unique growing structure and automated system. To clarify, this provides a clean, self-contained environment, with limited human intervention and an assurance of quality control. It’s also designed to provide a higher crop yield with daily harvests.

Today I'm offering you a few over the counter supplements—some that I have tried and use--that have been been studied and shown to work well for people. Then I emphasize a few of the best lifestyle elements that are the most effective in treating and preventing depression and anxiety. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a therapist. Please consult your doctor before trying anything I suggest here. I did all of this under a doctor's care.  EP 16: This is where I tell my story of depression   The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion to make a diagnosis of depression. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. 1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. 4. A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down). 5. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. 6. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day. 7. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. 8. Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide. Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope, by Johann Hari (affiliate link) To read the list of things I do in blog post form, you can find a post I wrote on this a few years ago here.  Here is the blog post where I tell you all about Passion Flower and Valerian Root. Here are the supplements and therapies I mention in today's episode. These are the brands that have been recommended to me by either my local natural food store or by my doctor. Passion Flower Valerian Root 5 HTP St. John's Wort Sam-e Orthobiotic Vitamin D3 Liquid Vitamin D3 gel cap Vitamin B Complex Selenium Magnesium oral Magnesium Epsom Salts Iron Fish Oil  Light Therapy (These are all Amazon Affiliate Links. That simply means, if you click through and buy something through this link, I get a small commission at absolutely no additional cost to you.)   Email me at thescooponbalance@gmail.com Read more balance stuff at thescooponbalance.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest  To get to the root of your overwhelm, get Finding Your Balance, an 11-Lesson Bible Study.

Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, and I am one of them. The good news is, depression is entirely treatable and almost always, preventable. If you have mild depression and anxiety and want to explore some options outside of prescription medication, I'm giving you the exact things I do on a daily basis that keep depression and anxiety at bay.  EP 16: This is where I tell my story of depression   Depression DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion to make a diagnosis of depression. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. 1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day. 4. A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down). 5. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. 6. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day. 7. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. 8. Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide. Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope, by Johann Hari (affiliate link) To read the list of things I do in blog post form, you can find a post I wrote on this a few years ago here.  Here is the blog post where I tell you all about Passion Flower and Valerian Root. You can get them on Amazon too (affiliate links): Passion Flower Valerian Root Email me at thescooponbalance@gmail.com Read more balance stuff at thescooponbalance.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest  To get to the root of your overwhelm, get Finding Your Balance, an 11-Lesson Bible Study.

Recorded hot on the heels of our Avengers Endgame episode, this was a shorter episode in which we talk about the just dreadful Marked Ones, look at our last Weird Al album, come up with some fantasy singer trades, and quiz Pete on some movie taglines.

Dr. Travis Huffman gives a quick overview of Hypertensive Crisis, Hypertensive Urgency vs. Hypertensive Emergency and management of both Markedly elevated BP and HTN Emergency/Crisis.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Friends of the Show Holiday Special Episode Four with @markedly Featuring Clips from Friends of the Show @CaptainKalvis @Malt_Skull @SarahJoyShockey @Dave_Cactus @BlaineCapatch @Pstamato @Ygrene @AndrewNadeau0 Thanks to everyone who listened to the show! Send a note to @FOTSPod on Twitter! Stay Tuned for Something New in 2019! Steven

Indices kicked off the week on a positive note Monday as Technology stocks led the advance on a variety of economic news. Strong quarterly earnings coupled with Friday’s positive employment report have boosted investor confidence in continuing economic growth. Markets closed mixed moves on Tuesday. After flat trading most of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ Composite tacked on fractional gains while the S+P 500 index shaved a few points. According to the Producer Price Index, prices moved very little in April, up a scant 0.1% over March, when prices jumped 0.3%. In fact, the bump in prices is attributable to a 0.1% rise in the prices producers got for services—prices for goods were unchanged in April. Stocks were back in positive territory mid-week with energy brands posting gains on a jump in crude oil prices. West Texas Intermediate crude tacked on 3.1% to settle at $71.14 a barrel. The good news continued Thursday as stocks advanced on a variety of economic news. Department of Labor data showed initial jobless claims held steady at 211,000 new claims for the second week straight. However, the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in April, versus a forecast for a 0.3% gain. Core prices edged up 0.1% following a 0.2% rise for the previous two months. At Friday’s close, the weekly gains were enough to push each of the indices into the black year-to-date. Furthermore, it marked the first time April 13 that the major indices had posted weekly gains exceeding 1.0%.

In the past, one of the indications of being good in business and a successful and respectable person in general was job stability. You graduated from high school or college, you got a job and you stuck at it for 40 years. If you did well, you d work your way up through the ranks and end up in management. But even if you didn t, you appreciated the security, you were loyal to the company, and you retired with a decent pension. That s all changed. Markedly. These days there is usually no pension waiting for you. And far from any stigma being attached to changing jobs, we regard change and new challenges as positive. On this edition of Out to Lunch, Aileen Bennett meets two people who have both recently made big changes. For 11 years Dana Baker was Executive Director of Festival International. For most of us, running the most popular music festival in town, and one of the greatest in the country, would be a dream job. Dana s new job keeps the dream alive. As of late 2016 Dana is the Executive Director of the Acadiana Symphony. Harold Bernard has started a new business at the time of life most people are retiring. Harold is 65 and as of January 2017 the founder and owner of Glide Studios, on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette. Harold is a dancer and dance teacher. Glide Studios is a place where you can learn dance, watch dance, or just plain old dance. In Acadiana our cultural life is an integral part of every aspect of our lives. From the symphony to the zydeco dance hall, in this conversation we discover the audiences are not so different. Often they re the same people. Photos at Cafe Vermilionville by Gwen Aucoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I’m not anti-social. I’m just not social.” – Woody Allen MY guest this week is the very nice and incredibly funny Mark Magark @markedly on Twitter, I am thrilled to have him as one of my first guests- I have known Mark online for a little while now, and wouldn’t you know it- in a … Continue reading "FOTS 006 @Markedly and the predictive text experiment"

For the 30 years, clinical understanding of haemodynamic resuscitation has been based on physiological paradigms that focus on convective oxygen delivery. Most of these emphasise the role of cardiac output, haemoglobin and recommend interventions using synthetic agents such as dobutamine, synthetic colloids and blood transfusions. Markedly influenced by industry, these interventions and strategies hijacked critical thinking creating a belief in the utiliity of attaining short-term physiological surrogates for resuscitation that have little relevance in improving patient-centred outcomes. This 'physiological fallacy' has been demonstrated in high-quality RCTs of fluids, goal-directed therapy and catecholamines, that paradoxically inform the interpretation of new insights in the physiological basis of health and disease.

In this episode we discuss depression. We look at the symptoms, possible causes, and ways to address others who may be suffering from it.  First we look at the connection between anxiety and depression and moderate to severe picky eating in children. Check out the article at:  The symptoms of depression are: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/living/young-picky-eaters-more-depression-anxiety-feat/index.html 1. Depressed mood most of the day, almost every day, indicated by your own subjective report or by the report of others. This mood might be characterized by sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities most of the day nearly every day. 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain. 4. Inability to sleep or oversleeping nearly every day. 5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day. 6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. 7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day. 8. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. 9. Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a   specific plan for committing suicide.   Find out more about the symptoms at: http://evolutioncounseling.com/major-depressive-disorder-dsm-5-criteria/   Treatment is necessary given that over 8,000,000 people in the US go untreated each year. Find more statistics at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/20/depression-statistics_n_6480412.html.   I plan on starting a new discussion group regarding my podcast topics on Facebook. Look for the Everything is Psychological discussion group. If you'd like to participate message me, tweet me, or send me an email.    I encourage you to connect with me, so that we can dialogue about these topics further at: info@drneilstafford.com Facebook: Dr Neil Stafford Twitter: @drseab

Medical laboratories frequently encounter clinically unexpected results that require timely clinical evaluation because they may indicate an imminent life-threatening condition or a major clinical deterioration. Laboratories, therefore, need to identify and report such results sooner than they normally would, and have policies and procedures that minimize the possibility of patient harm due to delayed clinical attention. The concept of these so-called "panic values" was raised by George Lundberg in 1970, but a variety of other terms have since appeared in the literature. For example, urgent, critical, acute, alert, abnormal, markedly or significantly abnormal, clinically significant, vital, red or orange or yellow zone values, and various combinations of terms.

For decades iron has been thought of as beneficial for the body. Most everyone knows that iron deficiency is harmful and that the condition should be treated by additional iron in the diet. However, too much iron can also be harmful to the body. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron and measurement of ferritin in serum is a measure of the iron deposits in the body.

Well Ecclesiastes started so promising and showed a few glimmers of hope this episode, but it also took a turn for the Proverbs, if you know what I mean. Markedly less good. Let’s hope the thrilling conclusion is good next week!

Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) is a well-documented risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Its role in acute thrombo-embolic occlusions of peripheral arteries is not known. We describe two cases of multiple, acute, peripheral arterial occlusions in two previously healthy men with markedly elevated Lp(a). Both cases had unsatisfactory results after percutaneous and surgical revascularization procedures. Experience yielded in these two cases suggests that when an unfavorable outcome occurs in a peripheral artery disease patient in the absence of the regular risk factors, Lp(a) should be determined and its role investigated.