Podcasts about Merit

The Rebbe writes that a good deed, especially when done by many women, brings great joy and merit. He notes that righteous women brought the first redemption from Egypt, and their actions hasten the future redemption. The letter encourages ongoing acts of charity and kindness. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3572

The Rebbe writes that the merit of being careful with the mitzvah of Tzitzis, especially influencing others in this area, brings blessings of long life, good health, and chassidic nachas. He references teachings about the greatness of Tzitzis and offers blessings for the recipient and his family. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3578

Harry, Luca and Stelios discuss how Restore are over the target, Merkel receiving the Order of Merit, and how the left lies to you.

Settle yourself in for another fascinating glimpse behind the curtain as TopMedTalk's perioperative profiles focus upon the incredible journey of Vanessa Beavis. Recorded at ANZCA's recent annual scientific meeting in Auckland, TopMedTalk host Andy Cumpsty interviews anesthetist and former ANZCA President Vanessa Beavis about her path from growing up in South Africa to moving to Auckland in 1993. We discuss her early work in obstetrics, solo general practice, and training in anesthesia before emigrating. She describes becoming involved in departmental leadership, navigating hospital governance to implement safety changes, and progressing through examiner roles, national committees, council, and ultimately ANZCA presidency. A role which coincided with COVID-19, when the College focused on maintaining robust training and examinations and producing clear PPE and clinical guidance across changing state rules. She also recounts helping develop ANZCA's perioperative medicine work from the 2004 task force to the SIG, qualifications, the Australian New Zealand Perioperative Patient Pathway, and the new chapter, and reflects on receiving the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. -- Previous Perioperative Profiles you may also enjoy: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/perioperative-profiles-denny-levett https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/perioperative-profile-rupert-pearse https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/perioperative-profiles-professor-michelle-chew-on-seizing-opportunities-in-anaesthesia-research-editing-and-guideline-work Also, remember you can join us at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress 2026 in London. Be part of a global conversation as clinicians from around the world gather between 7-9th July at the British Library in London. Three days of evidence-based perioperative medicine, global insights, and expert debate—featuring speakers including Michael Marmot and Ken Rockwood. Register here - https://ebpom.org/product/ebpom-world-congress-2026/

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens […]

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continues a series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Abigail Adams’ admonition to “remember the ladies.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rebbe addresses two apparent contradictions in Chazal: the status of a Nazir as both praiseworthy and a sinner, and the meaning of 'empty ones among you are full of mitzvos.' He clarifies these issues with references to Tosefos and context. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5503

Cum încearcă Chișinăul să reintegreze economic regiunea transnistreană? Republica Moldova încearcă să rezolve problema transnistreană înainte de aderarea la UE, un obiectiv asumat public pentru 2030. Autoritățile au început realizarea unor măsuri economice și fiscale comune pentru ambele maluri ale Nistrului, în timp ce Bruxellesul transmite că problema transnistreană nu va bloca parcursul european al țării. Totuși, opiniile locuitorilor din regiune sunt împărțite: unii văd viitorul alături de Uniunea Europeană, alții continuă să privească spre Rusia, chiar dacă aceasta nu mai alimentează regiunea separatistă cu gaze gratuite. În paralel, Moscova își consolidează influența în regiune prin facilitarea acordării cetățeniei ruse. Cât de realistă este reintegrarea Republicii Moldova în următorii ani, ce rol joacă Uniunea Europeană și Rusia în acest proces și care sunt provocările ce pot decide viitorul regiuni? Un reportaj realizat de Liliana Barbăroșie în comun cu colegii noștri de la Deutsche Welle. Iată temele ediției: - Maia Sandu a fost decorată cu Ordinul European de Merit și a fost aplaudată în picioare după ce a vorbit în Parlamentul de la Strasbourg. - Odată cu schimbarea dinamicii războiului din Ucraina, tot mai mulți experți vorbesc despre o posibilă „fereastră de oportunitate” pentru a găsi o soluție la problema Transnistriei. La o conferință de la București dedicată securității la Marea Neagră, experți din Republica Moldova, Ucraina, România și Statele Unite au analizat viitorul regiunii separatiste susținute de Moscova. Mădălina Șerban a sintetizat discuțiile. - Regiunea separatistă Transnistria se pregătește de două evenimente majore: Așa-numitele alegeri prezidențiale și începerea acordării în masă de cetățenii rusești locuitorilor din stânga Nistrului. Despre reacțiile la aceste două evenimente ne vorbește Vitalie Cojocari în ”Cronica lui Vitalie”. - Președinta Parlamentului European, Roberta Metsola, spune că Moldova este parte a Europei. - Maia Sandu declară, în contextul controversei legate de scorul mic oferit de jurul moldovean României la Eurovision că cetățenii din Republica Moldova și România nu ar trebuie să lase nimic să deterioreze relația dintre cele două state.  - UE rămâne principalul partener comercial al Republicii Moldova. Iar România este principala destinație a exporturilor moldovenești, cu aproape o treime din volume. Știrile zilei: Maia Sandu a fost decorată marți cu Ordinul European de Merit și a fost aplaudată în picioare după ce a vorbit în Parlamentul de la Strasbourg. Noua distincție a UE a fost creată pentru personalitățile care au contribuit la integrarea, unitatea și democrația europeană. „Ordinul European aparține cetățenilor Republicii Moldova, cei care votează de decenii pentru apropierea de Uniunea Europeană, a declarat Maia Sandu. Acest merit trebuie să fie recompensat, astfel încât Moldova să meargă înainte în procesul de integrare europeană”, a subliniat președinta de la Chișinău atât în plenul parlamentului, cât și la conferința de presă pe care a susținut-o ulterior cu președinta legislativului european, Roberta Metsola. „Suntem gata să deschidem negocierile pe toate capitolele. Atât Comisia, cât și Consiliul afirmă că suntem pregătiți. Moldova își respectă angajamentele asumate, pas cu pas. Un proces de aderare credibil, bazat pe merite, necesită eforturi din partea ambelor părți. Iar Moldova își respectă partea sa de angajament”, a declarat Maia Sandu. La rândul său, președinta Parlamentului European, Roberta Metsola, a subliniat că Moldova este parte a Europei. „Locul Moldovei este în Uniunea Europeană, iar în acest demers puteți conta pe Parlamentul European ca pe un aliat puternic care va contribui la transformarea acestui vis în realitate. Astăzi este, de asemenea, o onoare pentru noi să vă recunoaștem leadershipul prin Ordinul de Merit al Uniunii Europene. Am avut onoarea de a vă vedea curajul, claritatea și statornicia de-a lungul anilor. Angajamentul dumneavoastră nu doar modelează Moldova, ci și restul Europei. Vedem cum se creează un impuls acum și nu putem lăsa ca acesta să se oprească. Poporul moldovean a ales Europa. Vă îndreptați cu determinare spre aderare și, în ciuda interferențelor constante ale Rusiei și a încercărilor de a vă destabiliza țara, rămâneți ferm ancorați în valorile noastre democratice comune. Acest lucru se datorează rezilienței poporului dumneavoastră și conducerii dumneavoastră calme, clare și bazate pe principii. Așadar, mesajul meu de astăzi este, în cele mai clare cuvinte posibile, că Parlamentul European va continua să sprijine Moldova în toate modurile posibile”, a mai declarat la Strasbourg președinta PE, Roberta Metsola *** În cadrul conferinței de presă a de la Strasbourg, Maia Sandu a comentat și controversa legată de scorul mic oferit de jurul moldovean României la Eurovision. „Cetățenii din Republica Moldova și România nu ar trebuie să lase nimic să deterioreze relația dintre cele două state. «Cel mai important» este că publicul din Republica Moldova a oferit punctaj maxim. Aceasta este cea mai importantă parte”, a declarat Maia Sandu. *** UE rămâne principalul partener comercial al Republicii Moldova. Potrivit datelor Biroului Național de Statistică, citate de Delegația UE în Republica Moldova, ponderea exporturilor moldovenești către piața europeană a depășit anul trecut 68,1% din totalul exporturilor. Valoric, exporturile în statele membre ale UE au depășit 2,55 miliarde de dolari. Evoluția confirmă tendința ascendentă din ultimii ani, cu creștere constantă acumulând 10% în ultimii trei ani. Printre principalele categorii de produse exportate de Republica Moldova se numără echipamentele electrice, produsele agricole, mobilierul, grăsimile și uleiurile, precum și vinurile și băuturile. Principalele destinații au fost România, unde merg aproape o treime din exporturile moldovenești, cu o pondere de 29,2%, urmată de Italia și Cehia, cu puțin sub 10 la sută fiecare, și Germania și Bulgaria, cu o cotă de aproximativ 4 la sută. *** Șeful pretinsului minister al securității din Transnistria, Valeri Ghebos, s-a plâns într-un interviu presei ruse că administrația constituțională de la Chișinău ar intenționa să se implice în alegerea noului lider al regiunii. Așa-numitul scrutin urmează să aibă loc în decembrie. Acesta a declarat că autoritățile de la Chișinău ar planifica să exercite presiuni, șantaj și să intimideze membrii pretinsei comisii electorale din regiunea separatistă. „Declarații speculative și lipsite de credibilitate”, așa a calificat afirmațiile Tiraspolului Serviciul de Informații și Securitate (SIS) de la Chișinău, la solicitarea portalului realitatea.md. „Instituțiile competente ale statului își desfășoară activitatea exclusiv în baza legii și în interesul Republicii Moldova”, au precizat reprezentanții autorității de la Chișinău. *** O premieră în R. Moldova: elevii au susținut evaluarea națională la limba și literatura română în format digital. Aproximativ 150 de elevi au testat noul sistem și au susținut evaluarea utilizând o platformă digitală. Pilotarea testării online va continua și în perioada următoare. Pe 21 mai, elevii din instituțiile implicate în proiectul pilot vor susține, tot în premieră și în format digital, evaluarea la disciplina Științe.

Președinta Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, este în plin turneu în Europa. Marți a fost la Strasbourg, la Parlamentul European, unde a fost decorată cu Ordinul European de Merit, astăzi este în Țările de Jos și mîine, 21 mai, va ajunge în Republica Cehă. Maia Sandu a fost decorată ieri, în plenul Parlamentului European, cu Ordinul European de Merit, o distincţie instituită în 2025, cu ocazia împlinirii a 75 de ani de la Declaraţia Schuman, actul fondator al comunităţii europene. Ordinul a fost acordat, pentru prima oară anul acesta, personalităţilor care au contribuit la promovarea valorilor europene şi la consolidarea proiectului european. Între ele se numără: preşedintele Ucrainei, Volodimir Zelenski, fosta cancelară germană Angela Merkel, fostul lider al Solidarność și fostul președinte al Poloniei Lech Wałęsa. Ce reprezintă această distincţie primită de preşedinta Moldovei pentru Moldova? Care ar fi orizontul realist de timp pentru aderarea Republicii Moldova la Uniunea Europeană? L-am întrebat pe jurnalistul Vitalie Călugăreanu, corespondent Deutsche Welle în Republica Moldova.Vitalie Călugăreanu: „În 2018, 2019 chiar, puțini în Republica Moldova se gîndeau că Republica Moldova poate să ajungă în 2025, 2026 la această fază avansată a discuțiilor de aderare cu Uniunea Europeană. Să nu uităm că noi am ieșit dintr-o guvernare oligarhică, cleptocratică la Chișinău, dominată de Vladimir Plahotniuc, acum condamnat în Republica Moldova, care își permitea să anuleze alegeri. În Republica Moldova, în 2018, în Chișinău, a anulat alegerile locale. Republica Moldova era absolut izolată în momentul în care Maia Sandu a preluat conducerea acestei țări, tocmai din cauza faptului că acest oligarh preluase controlul asupra instituțiilor statului și şi le-a subordonat. Să ne amintim de acele trei rezoluții ale Parlamentului European, care condamnau derapajele din Republica Moldova. Toate finanțările proiectelor pe justiție erau blocate. Iată că, într-o perioadă destul de scurtă, Republica Moldova a putut să avanseze, tocmai datorită imaginii pe care o are președinta Maia Sandu și eforturilor pe care le-a făcut anume dumneaei în acest parcurs pe care îl are astăzi Republica Moldova. Noi sîntem mîndri de ceea ce vedem. Nu știu dacă s-a mai întîmplat sau dacă se va mai întîmpla vreodată ca Republica Moldova să fie aplaudată în picioare în Parlamentul European.”Președinta Maia Sandu a făcut apel la instituțiile europene să permită Republicii Moldova să înainteze pe drumul său european, dar ce șanse sînt pentru ca Moldova să înceapă negocierile de aderare?Vitalie Călugăreanu: „Maia Sandu a spus nu o dată că Republica Moldova nu are timp și a repetat asta ori de cîte ori a fost la o tribună internațională, pentru a transmite un semnal cancelariilor europene și Occidentului, în general. Noi ne facem temele în ceea ce privește integrarea europeană, dar și deschiderea Uniunii Europene ar trebui să fie un pic alta. E nevoie ca aceste proceduri birocratice să fie simplificate. Mai e și poziționarea Republicii Moldova la pachet cu Ucraina. Au fost acele probleme cu Ungaria care a blocat Ucraina și, prin ricoșeu, a blocat și Republica Moldova. Nu știm încă ce va face Ungaria de aici încolo. Așteptăm întîlnirea noii conduceri a Ungariei cu președintele Zelenski. Noi avem o fereastră de oportunitate tare scurtă. 2026 este anul în care Republica Moldova trebuie să înceapă neapărat negocierile de aderare cu Uniunea Europeană, pentru că în 2027 urmează să aibă loc alegeri în mai multe state, membre ale UE, inclusiv în Franța. Şi am văzut care sînt predispozițiile acolo și s-ar putea să apară noi blocaje. (...) 2030 este anul aderării, 2028 este anul semnării tratatului de aderare cu Uniunea Europeană. Și sînt calcule politice foarte clare. Este actualul mandat al Maiei Sandu și actualul mandat al partidului pe care l-a creat Maia Sandu. Nu cred că Republica Moldova după 2030 va mai avea un astfel de aranjament politic atît de favorabil în ceea ce priveşte aderarea sau opțiunea pro-europeană. De asta este important ca lucrurile să se întîmple în acest interval de timp, pînă în 2030. Semnanele pe care le-a dat Maia Sandu în sensul ăsta sînt foarte clare și am văzut că nu mai încearcă să ocolească lucrurile. Le spune destul de tranșant: dacă nu ne primiți pînă în 2030, noi o să mergem pe planul B. Iar planul B înseamnă unirea cu România, despre care tot vorbește președinta Maia Sandu, inclusiv în interviul de azi pentru Deutsche Welle.”Care este atmosfera în Republica Moldova, în ce măsură cetățenii susțin proiectul de aderare la UE?Vitalie Călugăreanu: „Noi am avut un referendum constituțional pe tema integrării europene a Republicii Moldova şi alegeri prezidențiale în 2024. Referendumul pro-european a fost cîștigat de forțele pro-europene. Alegerile prezidențiale au fost recîștigate de Maia Sandu. Iar în 2025 alegerile parlamentare au fost cîștigate de partidul PAS, pe care l-a creat Maia Sandu, un partid pro-prezidențial care are majoritate în actualul Parlament. Deci așa pot să vă răspund: există o majoritate de aproape 60% din cetățenii Republicii Moldova care își doresc integrarea în Uniunea Europeană. Dar asta nu înseamnă că propaganda rusească a încetat să mai lucreze. Am avut liniște 3 zile după alegerile parlamentare, cînd Rusia a mai pierdut o dată electoral în Republica Moldova. Era tare liniște în online. După care acest război propagandistic a fost reluat. În momentul acesta, din ce vedem în sondaje, partidele pro-ruse și falșii pro-europeni cîștigă teren. De asta ziceam că această situație politică pe care o avem, foarte convenabilă, trebuie valorificată la maximum, astfel încît să împingem cît de tare putem Republica Moldova în marea familie europeană, la adăpost. Pentru că integrarea în UE este pentru Republica Moldova un proiect existențial. Noi o altă umbrelă economică, politică și de securitate nu avem. De asta este atît de important pentru Republica Moldova să se pună la adăpost în acest interval de timp.”Apasă PLAY pentru a asculta interviul integral! O emisiune de Adela Greceanu și Matei Martin Un produs Radio România Cultural

Northwest Bible Church - May 17, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting Intro A. DEFINITION OF FASTING. 1. A Christian's voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes.   2.  A broader use.     B. PRACTICE OF FASTING 1. OT practice a. Mandatory for the Day of Atonement. b. Voluntary fasting for other occasions. 2. NT practice.   a. Christ fasted for 40 days, Matthew 4:2.      b. Pharisees.  Luke 18:12 ‘I fast twice a week;  c. Apostles and others.   Acts 13:2-3; 14:23. C. PURPOSE OF FASTING 1. To humble the flesh in order to humble the soul. Psalms 35:13; Isaiah 58:6; Joel 2:12-13 2. To seek God for a blessing.   Isaiah 58:4 3. To intensify our prayers.   Psalms 42:1-2 D. ABUSES OF FASTING (Matthew 6:16). 1. Fasting as a hypocrite.   Matthew 6:16 2. Merit in physical abuse.   Colossians 2:20-23 3. Secularizing danger.      E. PROPER FASTING (Matthew 6:17-18). 1. Don't advertise it.    2. God will reward you.  

Avatamsaka Sutra - FIFTH ASSEMBLY - Ch 25 "Ten Transferences of Merit" by M.C. Owens

You set a number for yourself a long time ago. You meant it. You told yourself, when I cross this line, I will know I am ok. You crossed it. But you do not feel ok. You are not poor. Not even close. But you still cannot sit still. There is a story behind the thing that keeps driving you, and that story was handed to you before you were old enough to question it. It told you your worth was something countable. It taught you to measure yourself by your output, and to measure the people you care about by their output. So they measured you back. This episode walks you through where the story came from, what it has been doing to your nervous system, and why no further amount of money will turn it off. Listen before the next twenty years cost you even more of what the last twenty already did. Show Highlights Include: The insidious "3 M Story" that was sold to you before you could read that's behind your inability to sit still after achieving your goals (0:37)  The "Tyranny of Merit" idea coined by a Harvard philosopher that can help you "get" why winning in life leaves you empty (2:46)  How to better understand your nervous system so you can be its ally instead of its enemy (5:19)  2 brutal truths that indicate your nervous system is running a toxic pattern when you reach your goals (7:20)  Why you only seem to attract romantic partners who seem like they pick you because of your material success instead of genuine connection (8:55)  What to do after realizing you've spent 15 years of your life for 45 minutes of relief to unlock a new sense of deep peace (14:33)  A new take on The Parable of the Talents from the Gospel of Matthew that might help your nervous system let go of deep-seated fear (even if you're not religious) (15:28) The "3 Blades" of the toxic pattern that secretly runs the most successful people (and how noticing these blades empowers you to pick a new pattern) (19:16)  For more about David Tian, go here: https://www.davidtianphd.com/about/  Feeling like success in one area of life has come at the expense of another? Maybe you've crushed it in your career, but your relationships feel strained. Or you've built the life you thought you wanted, yet there's still something important missing. I've put together a free 3-minute assessment to help you see what's really holding you back. Answer a few simple questions, and you'll get instant access to a personalized masterclass that speaks directly to where you are right now. It's fast. It's practical. And it could change the way you approach leadership, love, and fulfillment. Take the first step here → https://dtphd.com/quiz

Is the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) fulfilling its intended purpose, or is it just causing headaches? Dr. George Williams and Joe Reyes join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to share their expertise and experience with MIPS, including its evolultion from prior medical cost control policies and how ophthalmologists can use the IRIS Registry to meet reporting requirements.  For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts

Time for NZ Sport History where we revisit some of the great names and moments in New Zealand sport. This week we're joined by an Olympic gold medallist, double world champion rower, America's Cup yachtsman, and former Chef de Mission for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Rob Waddell. Rob Waddell is also an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and a triple New Zealand Supreme 'Halberg Awards' Sportsperson of the year winner from 1998 to 2000. Rob Waddell chats to Jesse. [picture id="4NX3MOR_image_crop_54534" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Ileana: Ability to trust her intuition to guide her creative decisions and personal journey.Women have long struggled to achieve parity in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. Ileana D. Vasquez, a self-taught filmmaker, is blazing a trail for women in the industry by writing, directing, and producing her new film, Topple.This thrilling female-led story brings together eight women to overthrow an authoritarian regime. But what sets Topple apart isn't just the compelling narrative—it's the intentional focus on empowering women in pivotal roles and operating with an environmentally conscious mindset throughout production.“We're casting female leads,” Ileana explained, “and this is going to be exciting on stage and behind the scenes.” She elaborated on the project's inclusive vision, highlighting how Topple is putting women not only in key creative positions such as directing, producing, and writing but also throughout the broader film production process.Her passion for supporting women in filmmaking stems from her own experiences. Having encountered harassment and limited opportunities early on as an actor, Ileana transitioned behind the camera, teaching herself screenwriting, directing, and producing. Reflecting on this journey, she shared, “I was not given specific opportunities, so I started teaching myself. I studied how directors I appreciated worked with actors and the camera.”Ileana's commitment to inclusivity and innovation extends to the environment. With the guidance of a sustainability consultant, her production is making deliberate choices to minimize environmental impact, from using hybrid vehicles to selecting cruelty-free makeup and sustainable clothing. “This approach runs through everything, even down to meal choices on set. We're focused on being plant-based with options for everyone,” she said.To support this initiative, Ileana turned to crowdfunding. “We did find an investor for the main budget,” she shared, “but we still have a gap for late development. That's why we're raising funds.”Readers are invited to join Ileana's inspiring effort to bring Topple to the silver screen. Visit s4g.biz/topple to explore this exciting opportunity. By investing, supporters can uplift women while championing sustainability in filmmaking.This is more than just a movie; it's a movement with lasting impact. Topple embodies the values of empowerment, environmental responsibility, and meaningful storytelling.tl;dr:Ileana D. Vasquez is creating Topple, a woman-led, environmentally conscious thriller about overthrowing an authoritarian regime.Her career journey began with struggles as an actor, inspiring her shift to directing and producing.Topple embodies inclusivity by casting women in lead and behind-the-camera roles to address gender inequality.The production aims to model sustainability, avoiding toxic materials, using hybrid vehicles, and supporting a plant-based diet.Ileana is crowdfunding the final development of Topple, inviting investors to join this empowering project.How to Develop Intuition As a SuperpowerIleana's superpower is rooted in her ability to trust her intuition to guide her creative decisions and personal journey. She describes her superpower as “intuition, resilience, and an ability to foresee certain things,” and it's a strength that has continuously shaped her filmmaking career.Ileana shared how intuition often gives her creative insights on set. For example, during the filming of Finding Sahara, an actress walked toward the camera while a “stop” sign appeared in the frame—a symbolic moment perfectly aligned with the story. She explained, “It kind of clicked, and we got that shot. It really blends in well with the story.”Her intuition isn't just confined to the creative process. She named her company “Lolita Moon” after an inspired moment of clarity drawing on personal connections: “My middle name is Dolores, which can be shortened to Lolita. My sign is Pisces, ruled by the moon. One night, it just hit me—Lolita Moon.”Ileana suggests developing intuition by honing self-awareness. She emphasized listening to your gut: “If you feel unease in your belly—like something is unsettling—take that as a sign to reconsider.” She also advocates paying attention to dreams, noting that they can provide clues and inspiration, as many of her creative projects have originated from dreams.By following Ileana's example and advice, you can make intuition a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileIleana D. Vasquez (she/her):Founder/Writer, Director, Producer, Perfidious Movie, LLCAbout Perfidious Movie, LLC: Perfidious Movie, LLC was created to produce the female led action-thriller called TOPPLE.Website: topple-movie.comOther URL: invest.fundinghope.com/share/offering/toppleBiographical Information: A UCLA graduate/ BFA, Ileana D. Vasquez is a Telly, Gold Aurora and Accolade Award winning auto-didactic writer, director, producer and founder of LolitaMoon Productions and Perfidious Movie, LLC. She has obtained a certificate from Sundance Director's Collab - Workshopping Your Feature, and WME NEXT Industry Sessions as well Washington State's SCALEUP Business Development Course. LolitaMoon Productions was founded to write, direct and produce content for women and girls in lead roles. She and James Vasquez, Esq (writer, production legal) have developed a slate that currently seeks an equity partner. She is in pre-pre with “”TOPPLE”“ and an 8 project slate in various stages of development and counting. Ileana wrote and directed for Women In Film, Los Angeles in association with LolitaMoon Productions, the award winning PSA short , “”Finding Sahara' distributed by CBS. She also wrote, directed and produced the short romantic comedy, ‘A New Yorker@Paris'(currently in post), sponsored by DIOR, Vanessa Bruno, IFP, Paris Film and filmed on location in Paris, France, and a Barcelona 2010 Make an Ad Competition of Yoplait for MOFILM – were she was a finalist. Ileana's previous production credits: ‘Visioneers'​, Executive Produced by Jory Weitz of ‘Napoleon Dynamite' with Zack Galifinakis & Judy Greer, & ‘Butterfly Dreaming' with Andrew Bowen. Ileana is also an exhibited photographer - her photographs were featured in ‘Butterfly Dreaming'​. She executive produced the short, ‘Of Yesterday & Tomorrow' winner of a 2010 Accolade Award of Merit with LolitaMoon Productions & Kori Productions. Ileana also acts and has been featured in ‘Lucky Them'​, ‘Higher Learning', French series ‘Crime En Series'​, ‘Fortune Hunters', The Comet Chronicles', ‘Late Autumn' , Rachel Rosenthal's ‘Zone'. A freestyle, modern and tango dancer, she loves to sing ‘in the shower'. Affiliations WIF, NALIP, AWD, Animal and Nature Advocate.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/ileanadvasquezInstagram Handle: @ileanadvasquez Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include SorbiForce, High Desert Gear and Climatize. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on May 19th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!The Super Crowd, Inc. and the Crowdfunding Professional Association invite founders, issuers, investors, and crowdfunding professionals to a special joint LIVE SuperCrowdHour and CfPA webinar on May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern, featuring Devin Thorpe presenting “How to File Your Form C-AR Yourself for Free!” This practical educational session is designed to help Regulation Crowdfunding issuers understand the annual Form C-AR filing process, avoid common compliance mistakes, meet key deadlines, and strengthen investor trust without unnecessary legal or filing expenses. Whether you are preparing your first annual filing or managing post-raise compliance, this webinar will provide clear, actionable guidance to help you confidently handle your Form C-AR responsibilities. Register here: https://thesupercrowd.com/20may26SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Earthstock Summit, Ojai, CA, May 29-31: The Earthstock Regenerative Summit in Ojai brings together leaders and community members for panels, workshops, films, music, and hands-on projects focused on regenerative agriculture, ecological design, resilience, health, and sustainable living.Save the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We share educational information—not investment advice. Some links may generate compensation. See our full disclosure.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Morgana is back and we're ready to compare the 2-parters of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo for Jianghu Journeys! We also discuss recurring characters, Land, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Sumi Nigori, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:04:22 Land - 00:14:50 FernGully: The Last Rainforest - 00:24:18 Free Comic Book Day - 00:27:48 Merit and the Egyptian God - 00:30:21 Sumi Nigori - 00:31:25 Next Episode Preview - 00:36:07 Cowboy Bebop 12+13, Samurai Champloo 13+14 - 00:36:52 Outro - 01:22:55 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

How long does the merit of the patriarchs really last?This week on Unperplexed, we explore a striking debate among the Sages—and the Rambam's surprising answer. Why do Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov still matter after generations of failure and exile? And what did they do to merit an “eternal covenant”?More importantly: could we achieve something similar ourselves?

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit inductee Van Stokes. Tribute speakers: Gary Abbott and Jonathan Stokes. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.  Recorded June 2025.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple Podcasts  | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | Spotify  | Android | RSS Support Mat Talk OnlineIf you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, consider becoming a contributor to Mat Talk On-Line today. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso

Is America trading excellence for ideology? In this episode, Rafael Mangual sits down with Heather Mac Donald—author of When Race Trumps Merit—for a frank conversation about affirmative action, diversity mandates, and what happens when institutions prioritize identity over ability. They dig into the real-world consequences of diversity-driven policies in education and the workplace, the growing skills gap, and the cultural factors that shape outcomes. It's a provocative and engaging discussion of issues many people try to avoid talking about.

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit inductee Van Stokes.

Joints play a critical role in how we move, stay active, and maintain independence—but joint pain and arthritis can make everyday activities challenging. In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Nana Sarpong, an orthopedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about how joints function and what happens when cartilage wears down. Dr. Sarpong explains the difference between mechanical osteoarthritis and inflammatory forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, including how each impacts joint movement, pain, and stiffness. The conversation covers conservative treatment strategies such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, bracing, and injections—along with when surgery becomes the right option. Dr. Sarpong also explains how modern joint replacement surgery works, how long implants now last, and what recovery looks like. Dr. Sarpong debunks common myths, including whether cracking your knuckles is harmful, if weather really affects joint pain, and the idea that people with arthritis should avoid movement. His key message: motion really is lotion—and staying active is essential for protecting your joints and preserving long-term mobility.   Chapters 00:00 – What Are Joints and How Do They Work? An overview of joint anatomy, function, and why joints are essential to movement 04:30 – Arthritis and Joint Conditions The difference between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, causes of joint pain and stiffness 08:45 – Treating Joint Pain and Arthritis Conservative care, physical therapy, injections, and when surgery becomes the right option 12:00 – Protecting Your Joints and Busting Myths Exercise, weight management, common misconceptions, and the importance of staying active   Key Topics Covered How joints function in the body Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis Causes of joint pain, stiffness, and cartilage loss Physical therapy and non-surgical treatments Joint replacement surgery and recovery Exercise recommendations for joint health Weight loss and joint load reduction Myths about cracking joints and weather-related pain Takeaway Message Joint pain doesn't mean you should stop moving. Staying active, strengthening the muscles around your joints, and managing weight can help protect joint function and slow arthritis progression. When conservative treatments stop working, modern joint replacement surgery offers safe, durable solutions that can restore mobility and independence for decades.   Doctor Bio Nana Sarpong, MD, MBA, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including partial knee reconstruction, primary hip replacement (both direct anterior and mini-posterior hip approaches), knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement after failed surgeries. His practice leverages advanced technologies, including computer-assisted navigation and robotics, and offers the latest evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Based on a rigorous process to identify healthcare providers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, Super Doctors named Dr. Sarpong one of New York's Rising Stars. Dr. Sarpong was raised in New York City and attended Brandeis University, in Massachusetts, on the Posse Foundation Leadership and Merit scholarship, graduating magna cum laude. He received his MD/MBA degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Excellence in Leadership Award. Dr. Sarpong completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was elected as executive chief resident in his final year. As a chief resident, he was the recipient of the Nas Eftekhar award for excellence in adult reconstruction and the chief resident teacher of the year award. He completed the prestigious adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he received specialized training in navigation and computer-assisted joint replacement and complex and revision reconstruction. Dr. Sarpong is actively engaged in research, with more than 80 peer-reviewed papers, textbook chapters, editorials, and national and international scientific presentations to his credit. His ongoing research interests include the impact of enabling technologies on patient outcomes after hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Sarpong has served as a peer reviewer for many academic journals, including Foot & Ankle Specialist, the Journal of Arthroplasty, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, HSS Journal, and the Knee Journal. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopaedic Association, where he was elected as an emerging leader. Dr. Sarpong is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in medicine as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows.

In this shmooze, delivered at the Mevaseret/Shaalvim Lag Ba'Omer Hilula, Rav Burg explains how the merit of Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai can absolve all of Klal Yisrael from judgement.

Bill Merlin had a 34-year career in the Coast Guard. After graduating from the Coast Guard Academy in 1956, he served on Coast Guard cutters in the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. He eventually served as the Twelfth District Chief of Operations and Chief of Staff in San Francisco. That's where he met Wayne Wheeler, founder of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Bill was instumental in the early days of the Society. He retired in 1990 as a rear admiral. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. Bill is currently the treasurer on the U.S. Lighthouse Society board of directors. We talked about his distinguished career and also about his view of the place of lighthouses in the world today. Early in his Coast Guard career, Bill Merlin served aboard the USCG Cutter Androscoggin, based in Miami, Florida.

Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-10Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 24I. The Basic Question A. A Question on the Value of Good Works B. A Question on the Merit of Good WorksII. The Biblical Answer A. On the Righteousness of God B. On the Evaluation of WorksIII. The Blind Objection A. The Concern behind the Objection B. The Answer to the ObjectionRev Greg Lubbers

Gray divorce is on the rise, and many investors are missing a key opportunity: Social Security benefits tied to an ex-spouse. Richard rosso & Jonathan McCarty explain how divorced spousal benefits work, including eligibility rules, timing decisions, and how much you may be able to claim. If you were married at least 10 years, you could receive up to 50 percent of your ex-spouse's benefit, or even more through survivor benefits, without impacting their payout. Key topics include: 0:00 - INTRO 0:19 - Financial Repercussions of Gray Divorce 1:47 - Economic Numbers Review 2:16 - Data Center & Power Station Build Outs 4:40 - Interest Rates & Kevin Warsh 6:22 - Apartment Build Outs - Function Over Form 9:39 - Gray Divorce Rates - One in Three: Financial Vulnerabilities 12:58 - Going Back to Work After Divorce 14:23 - Demographics, Ageism, & Merit-based Immigration 18:24 - AI & Content Creation : Lessons About Business 20:15 - Taxation Following Divorce 21:37 - Mishaps with Social Security After Divorce 23:02 - Longevity & Empty-nester's 25:29 - Timing Matters - All in the Family 29:39 - Financial Advisor as Referee 35:15 - Social Security: Spousal Benefits, Survivors Benefits Qualifications 38:32 - Don't Make These Divorce Mistakes 41:53 - First Rule When You Know You're Divorcing 45:22 - The Middle Class is Being Bolstered by Growth in Assets 46:14 - Will AI replace FA's? 50:56 - Candid Coffee Event 5/16 Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/rXi5IdkLNRM ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Market Stalls as Risks Build," here: https://youtu.be/SSzwq4AG2-0 ------- Watch our previous show, "Fed Holds Rates as Powell Stays On," https://youtube.com/live/oYQSPI-_BqE?feature=share ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, Saturday, May 16: "Financial Organization Made Simple:" https://streamyard.com/watch/SA6aj2aMdMhf -------- Resources Mentioned in Today's Show: "Hormuz: Why Markets Are Shrugging Off The Oil Shock" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/hormuz-why-markets-are-shrugging-off-the-oil-shock/ "The Dollar's Funeral Keeps Getting Rescheduled" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-dollars-funeral-keeps-getting-rescheduled/ ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #GrayDivorce #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #DivorceFinance #WealthManagement

Gray divorce is on the rise, and many investors are missing a key opportunity: Social Security benefits tied to an ex-spouse. Richard rosso & Jonathan McCarty explain how divorced spousal benefits work, including eligibility rules, timing decisions, and how much you may be able to claim. If you were married at least 10 years, you could receive up to 50 percent of your ex-spouse's benefit, or even more through survivor benefits, without impacting their payout. Key topics include: 0:00 - INTRO 0:19 - Financial Repercussions of Gray Divorce 1:47 - Economic Numbers Review 2:16 - Data Center & Power Station Build Outs 4:40 - Interest Rates & Kevin Warsh 6:22 - Apartment Build Outs - Function Over Form 9:39 - Gray Divorce Rates - One in Three: Financial Vulnerabilities 12:58 - Going Back to Work After Divorce 14:23 - Demographics, Ageism, & Merit-based Immigration 18:24 - AI & Content Creation : Lessons About Business 20:15 - Taxation Following Divorce 21:37 - Mishaps with Social Security After Divorce 23:02 - Longevity & Empty-nester's 25:29 - Timing Matters - All in the Family 29:39 - Financial Advisor as Referee 35:15 - Social Security: Spousal Benefits, Survivors Benefits Qualifications 38:32 - Don't Make These Divorce Mistakes 41:53 - First Rule When You Know You're Divorcing 45:22 - The Middle Class is Being Bolstered by Growth in Assets 46:14 - Will AI replace FA's? 50:56 - Candid Coffee Event 5/16 Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/rXi5IdkLNRM ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Market Stalls as Risks Build," here: https://youtu.be/SSzwq4AG2-0 ------- Watch our previous show, "Fed Holds Rates as Powell Stays On," https://youtube.com/live/oYQSPI-_BqE?feature=share ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, Saturday, May 16: "Financial Organization Made Simple:" https://streamyard.com/watch/SA6aj2aMdMhf -------- Resources Mentioned in Today's Show: "Hormuz: Why Markets Are Shrugging Off The Oil Shock" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/hormuz-why-markets-are-shrugging-off-the-oil-shock/ "The Dollar's Funeral Keeps Getting Rescheduled" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-dollars-funeral-keeps-getting-rescheduled/ ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #GrayDivorce #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #DivorceFinance #WealthManagement

The Last Trade: Jackson, Michael, and Brian break down PTJ's bitcoin conviction, equities at 252% of GDP, TradFi's gold underweight, Sztorc's "eCash" fork, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve tease, & why custody governance rights matter.---

At its 2026 Season Launch in Carton House, Golf Ireland unveiled a pilot for a system which will statistically rate the performance of male and female players in scratch events all over Ireland. The Golf Ireland Strokes Gained Ratings system has been devised in partnership with Quantum Sports Data, and will be driven by results collected not only from Golf Ireland championships and events, but also from the considerable schedule of Men's and Women's Senior Scratch Cups which are organised by clubs all over Ireland. Dylan Beirne, Founder & CEO of Quantum Sports Data joins us on the podcast to explain further how exactly this adjusted strokes gained data will work and what it means for elite Irish amateur golfers.The pilot will run through the 2026 season with a view to its introduction in 2027 as a new primary qualification method for all men's and women's championships on the Bridgestone Orders of Merit, as well as - potentially - for talent identification purposes and for selection for teams and coaching panels. Using scoring data returned to Golf Ireland's WHS Clubhouse platform, players will receive an Adjusted Strokes Gained rating which will be driven by their scores over a rolling two-year period. Adjusted Strokes Gained measures how many strokes better or worse a golfer performs in each round compared to an average championship-level player, accounting for course difficulty and playing conditions. During the pilot season the ratings will be updated once a month, on the first day of each month on which no eligible event is taking place. 

How can we turn the 'what ifs' into the 'why nots'?...Today, Abbie, Juanita, and Flavio discuss the World Cafe, including the history of how it came to be and how it continues to evolve in relationship with other approaches like Coordinated Management of Meaning and Appreciative Inquiry....Juanita Brown, PhD. is the Co-founder of the World Cafe with her partner, David Isaacs as well as the co-author, also with David, of the award winning book, The World Café: Shaping our Futures Through Conversations that Matter, now translated into 18 languages. For more than 40 years Juanita has collaborated as a thinking partner with senior leaders across sectors in the U.S. and abroad, crafting large-scale change strategies and creating innovative forums for strategic dialogue on critical business and societal issues. Juanita has served as a Research Affiliate with the MIT Organizational Learning Center and the Institute for the Future, and as a Fellow with both the World Business Academy and The Fielding Institute for Social Innovation. Now in her 80's, Juanita contributes to local community resilience and social healing from her family's legacy homestead in the mountains of North Carolina.  Since 1978, Mesquita da Silva has worked in Brazil and internationally in consulting, training, and coaching across human, social, environmental, educational, and organizational development, collaborating with nonprofits, universities, governments, businesses, and United Nations initiatives. He received the Honor to Merit for Relevant Work in the Service of Peace from Brazil's Chamber of Deputies and a Research Scholarship Award from the Institute for Social Innovation at Fielding Graduate University for studies on the World Café.He is a Marie Fielder Fellow and an Institute for Social Innovation Fellow at Fielding Graduate University, where he earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Human and Organizational Systems, focusing on the World Café and cultures of peace. He also holds an M.A. in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University Seattle with his graduate project: A Holistic Systemic Approach to Peace: A Case for Design....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....CMM Institute SubstackCMM Institute Events Page…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit Financial Advisors, discusses the firm's growth strategy, evolving M&A approach, and commitment to cultural alignment as the RIA landscape shifts. She also shares her perspective on the changing role of financial advisors, investments driving scalability, and her long-term vision for Merit's impact on the wealth management industry.

Maryann Bell is the leader of the advisory practice at Wingspan Legacy Partners, where she works with multi-generational families to design governance structures, ownership frameworks, and policies that preserve both enterprise value and family relationships over time. With a unique ability to navigate the intersection of ownership, leadership, and legacy, she has previously joined the Disruptive Successor Show to discuss the importance of prenuptial agreements as governance tools and how families can tackle difficult conversations around money, succession, and ownership without damaging relationships. Known for her global perspective — working with families across Latin America, India, Asia, and beyond — Maryann brings clarity to some of the most emotionally charged issues in family business, helping families shift from default patterns of equal treatment to structures that are truly fair, merit-based, and built to endure across generations.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode, Jonathan Goldhill is joined by a family business advisor Maryann Bell of Wingspan Legacy Partners to discuss why “fair” should not automatically mean “equal” in family business ownership, especially when contributions differ. They explain how equal ownership can breed resentment, disengagement, and distort incentives, undermining a meritocratic culture, and argue for aligning ownership, compensation, and decision-making with contribution, responsibility, and stewardship while keeping family love separate from business rules. Bell describes tools such as sweat equity pools, distribution policies for minority non-operators, codes of conduct, employment policies, compensation committees, advisory boards, and separating family meetings from business governance. She shares a $2B family case where misaligned ownership created next-generation tension and highlights cultural differences, the role of trusted external advisors, “principles before lawyers,” and engaging the “rising gen” through values, literacy, and entrepreneurial pathways.KEY TAKEAWAYSFair ≠ Equal: Equal ownership feels safe but often creates resentment, misaligned incentives, and long-term conflict — especially when contributions differ.Love can be equal; ownership should reflect contribution, responsibility, and stewardship.Sweat equity programs are a powerful tool to reward owner-operators and increase their ownership percentage over time.Non-operating family members can hold minority ownership, but should be informed owners — not controlling ones.Governance must evolve as the business and family grow; a kitchen-table discussion is not a board meeting.Start with principles, not lawyers — align on ownership goals before drafting legal documents.External advisors help depersonalize difficult conversations and create space for honest, structured dialogue.The rising generation needs a clear pathway — career policies, merit-based advancement, and ownership incentives act as a magnet for talent within the family.QUOTES"The love can be equal — and it can be channeled in equalized ways. In no way is this a disruption of how you feel about the family member." — Maryann Bell"Authority, decision making, and value creation — the merit that the entire family benefits from — is often driven by one individual." — Maryann Bell"Equal is easy. Fair requires leadership." — Jonathan Goldhill"Families grow faster than businesses, and therefore you need to have an evolution of your governance." — Maryann Bell"You gotta take off that family hat and put on the business stewardship hat." — Maryann Bell"An external advisor frames it in a way that depersonalizes it and structures it to create that culture of meritocracy." — Maryann BellConnect and learn more about Maryann Bell.https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-bell-1212074/If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you're interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill's book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com

This episode of Food for Thought Leadership features Julie Chapon, CEO and co-founder of Yuka, the fast-growing app that helps consumers better understand the health impact of food and cosmetic products. Chapon shares the origin story of Yuka, which began as a personal mission to decode confusing food labels and has since expanded into a global platform with over 80 million users. The conversation explores how the app works, its commitment to independence from advertising and manufacturers, and its dual mission: empowering consumers to make healthier choices while pushing brands toward product reformulation. The discussion also dives into Yuka's research on the U.S. food system, highlighting how lower-cost processed foods often contain significantly more additives, sugar, and salt—raising concerns about the link between income and access to healthier options. Chapon explains how consumer distrust, misleading packaging claims, and the “health halo” effect contribute to confusion at the shelf. The episode closes with a look at Yuka's advocacy tools, including its “call-out” feature, and how collective consumer pressure is already driving meaningful change in product formulations across markets. More about Julie Chapon: Julie Chapon is co-founder of Yuka, an independent mobile app that helps 80 million consumers worldwide evaluate the health impact of food and cosmetic products. A specialist in making complex nutrition science accessible to the public, she is best-selling co-author of The Guide to Healthy Eating, translated into three languages, and writes for the Yuka Blog, which reaches over 3 million readers monthly. In recognition of her work, Chapon was decorated as Knight of France's National Order of Merit by the President of France. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Elle, with television appearances on NBC, Bloomberg, CBS, and Fox News. About Yuka Founded in 2017, Yuka is an entirely independent impact project. The app lets users scan the barcodes of food and cosmetic products to assess their health impact, with the aim of bringing more transparency to product composition and empowering consumers to make better choices for their health. Today, the app has over 80 million users worldwide, including 25 million in the United States. https://yuka.io/en/ Harvard x Yuka Report: https://yuka.io/en/report-food-price-composition-us/ Additives Report: https://yuka.io/en/problem-food-additives-us/

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXAkrdxkw-1v8PZPEKzMv9K773-3hEp5/view?usp=sharing

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXAkrdxkw-1v8PZPEKzMv9K773-3hEp5/view?usp=sharing

Audio, eng_t_rav_2026-04-25_lesson_rb-1984-11-inyan-zchut_n1_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_rav_2026-04-25_lesson_rb-1984-11-inyan-zchut_n1_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_rav_2026-04-25_lesson_rb-1984-11-inyan-zchut_n1_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1

April 22, 2026: What does it actually take to build an organization where people perform at their best? In this episode, I'm breaking down what I call Empathetic Excellence — and it comes down to three things: competence, merit, and empathy. Not one of them. All three. I share two stories that have stayed with me — one about my daughter Naomi on the tennis court, and one about my father's first job in America — that I think capture this better than any research study could. I also get into why calling meritocracy a myth is a trap, what two dystopian novels from the 1950s and 60s can teach us about the workplace today, and why the diversity conversation inside organizations needs to shift from what people look like to how they think. If you lead people — or want to — this episode is for you.

Ingo Swann described the rings of Jupiter from a room in California before Pioneer 10 confirmed they existed.   Pat Price sketched a top-secret Soviet nuclear facility so precisely that intelligence analysts initially suspected a security breach. In another session, he described water tanks at a location where current satellite imagery showed none. Twenty-one years later, a historical photograph surfaced showing those exact tanks at that exact location — taken in 1913. Price's consciousness had accessed the past.   Joe McMoneagle sketched the Typhoon-class Soviet submarine four months before a spy satellite confirmed its existence. His Legion of Merit citation credits him with producing information on 150 targets that was unavailable from any other intelligence source.   This was Project Stargate. Twenty million dollars. Two decades. CIA, DIA, and US Army. And the declassified files confirm what every mystic and every ancient tradition has been saying for thousands of years — consciousness is not confined to the brain. It is nonlocal. It perceives across any distance and any time.   If remote viewing is real, and the government proved it is, then the boundary between your imagination and physical reality is already breached. You are already doing this every night in your sleep. Every time you worry, you are remote viewing a feared future. Every time you visualize with real feeling, you are locking onto a target.   The activation teaches you how to do it on purpose. Four steps modeled on the CIA's own methodology. Aimed at your desired future. Manifestation is remote viewing. The government declassified the proof.    

Pool Pros text questions hereThis Friday episode blends industry culture, community engagement, and high-level water chemistry into one unapologetically direct conversation. Rudy challenges a foundational assumption in pool care—that water can be “captured” and tested as-is—and dismantles it by exposing the dominant role of temperature in every chemical interaction.Along the way, he introduces new listener giveaways, reinforces the importance of mentorship in the industry, and delivers a mix of humor and hard truth that defines the Talking Pools voice.

This week on the show we run down some of our favourite mathcore releases from the year so far. From Chamber, Coalmine Canary, The Absolute Worst or the Absolute Worst, Merit and Funeral Language Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William looks at Indulgences, the Treasury of Merit, temporal punishment as taught in Sacred Scripture and by the Early Church Fathers

(Group Learning Program) - Chapter 10 - What is Merit and Student Discussion at Wat Tung YuMerit is an important teaching to understand as it relates to The Path to Enlightenment. Merit is thought of as a unique type of wholesome Kamma. A Practitioner would be unable to attain Enlightenment without understanding "What is Merit?" and without producing merit.In this Podcast, David will help you understand what is merit, why it is beneficial, and how to create merit. There are multiple student questions related to the topic of merit and several others.——-Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The BuddhaDedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment.https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com(See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.)Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidancehttps://mailchi.mp/f958c59262eb/buddhadailywisdomThe Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Grouphttps://mailchi.mp/6bb4fdf2b6e0/palicanonstudyprogramFREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenmenthttps://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyWisdom999Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buddhadailywisdom/Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link.https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha#buddhism #learnbuddhism #enlightenment #dhamma #dharma #buddha #meditation #meditationretreat #meditationcourse

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

How do you find the main idea when every paragraph has a different argument? In this Jack Westin CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Usher and Molly break down the daily CARS passage "Teacher's Merit Pay" (April 8th), a passage they've both taught many times in their CARS strategy courses. This one is packed with arguments, counterarguments, examples, and named individuals, making it the perfect passage to practice identifying what actually matters.Get started with our resources!

After turning our attention back to Europe in the last few episodes, it's time to finally examine the Holocaust. Back in episode 185, we covered a broad history of antisemitism in Europe and the violent results of the first few years of Hitler's reign in Germany, going all the way to the nationwide November pogrom (also known as Kristallnacht). But before we go any further, we present this interview with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Director, Sara J. Bloomfield.  Sara has worked with the USHMM since its inception in the 1990s, and has led the museum for 26 years. She also serves on the International Auschwitz Council and International Treblinka Council, has been named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French Republic, and is a recipient of the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. We are also joined by HTDS executive editor, Riley Neubauer. ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and preorder Prof. Jackson's new book go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week in True Crime Today's Week in Review, the legal aftermath of the Kouri Richins conviction gets its most rigorous examination — alongside the prosecutorial framework of premeditated spousal murder that the case sits within.Tony Brueski, defense attorney Bob Motta, and retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke work through the appellate record the defense constructed across three weeks of preserved rulings. The coaching video — investigators on tape directing Carmen Lauber to supply details ensuring a murder conviction — was presented to the jury, who returned guilty on all counts in three hours. Motta assesses what that outcome means for any appeal built around it. The hearsay ruling excluding testimony about Eric allegedly inquiring about obtaining fentanyl is examined — including the fact that the defense ultimately withdrew from pursuing it. The denied spoliation instruction over a missing pill bottle and the informant instruction issued for Lauber, the prosecution's sole direct link between Kouri and the fentanyl, each receive the legal weight they carry in a post-conviction proceeding. Motta is direct about which arguments have genuine appellate traction and which are preserved for the record but unlikely to move a reviewing court.The premeditation dimension of the prosecution's case is examined through Melanie McGuire — a case that provides the most documented parallel to the behavioral pattern prosecutors argued defined Kouri Richins' conduct. McGuire attended a real estate closing with her husband, signed mortgage documents alongside him, and allegedly killed and dismembered him hours later. She filed a restraining order against him two days later while allegedly still managing the disposal of his remains. Her digital search history — "undetectable poisons," "how to commit murder," "fatal insulin doses" — became the evidentiary foundation of her conviction. Prosecutors argued Kouri conducted fentanyl searches while Eric was alive, maintained a secret $250,000 HELOC, and conducted a second life that included texting a boyfriend about marriage.Premeditation in the legal record doesn't require a confession. It requires a pattern. Both cases built one.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsGuilty #MelanieMcGuire #CriminalAppeal #TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #RobinDreeke #PremeditatedMurder #EricRichins #UtahMurderTrial

We are officially kicking off spring with a #DamnGood episode featuring our reviews of the products making headlines right now.Listen in as we fill you in on the next-in-texture innovations, from “milk de parfum" pour-on scents to the pan-free pigments emerging from “Leaked” Labs and lip products galore! You'll hear about:A first look at “Leaked Labs” by past guests The Lipstick Lesbians, including a review of their out-of-the-box, pan-free Flexible Powder, the debut product from their new brand that aims to bring lab-fresh formulas to the public for the first time.A deep dive into spring's lip stain liner trend, as we compare Kulfi's crayon stain to the marker versions we've seen from drugstore brands.New additions to the “quiet gourmand” fragrance trend, featuring Summer Fridays and the novel, skin-first “Mylk de Parfum” from Noyz.Esthetician Sofie Pavitt's "acne-safe” SPF 30 — and how the label claim is changing the game for the breakout weary.The spring lip edit: We try out the blurring effect of Merit's Signature Lip Blush, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo's new lip hues and the return of Bite Beauty royalty with Susanne Langmuir's lanolin-rich, poppy lip masks from LIXR.Psst: Join Carlene on her Instagram live on March 24 at 12pm EST for more info on how-to use her signature product from Cassatt. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! R+CoVisit www.randco.com and use code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order.QUALIA LIFEMagnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/BEAUTY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code BEAUTY.SUAVEMajor self-care update: Suave is now available in Canada. We've been loving their affordable self-care lineup, including deodorant with 48-hour sweat and odour protection and hydrating body washes made with glycerin and vitamin E. Shop the full lineup and find your favourite scents for just $3.97, exclusively at Walmart.Related episodes like this: Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is HereHow-To Get a #DamnGood Beauty Sleep with Guest Editor Siff Haider, Co-Host of Dream Bigger PodcastMeet Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who's Seriously Transforming People's SkinGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.