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Today is day 226 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 226. What nurtures a fruitful life of prayer? My life of prayer is fed by the regular reading of Scripture, practice of personal prayer, and corporate worship of God. The ancient threefold rule of the Church encourages weekly Communion, the Daily Office, and private devotions to shape this way of life. (Psalm 1; John 15:1–17; Ephesians 5:15–20; Philippians 4:8–9; Hebrews 10:19–25) We will conclude today with Proper 13 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

"The US is dangerously close to the brink of being Japan 1989."That is not a hot take from a doom account. That is Patric on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, laying out why asset overvaluation in private markets and infrastructure has him worried about stagflation.On this episode:✅ Why data center contractors are sitting on 11.4 months of backlog while everyone else has 7.5✅ The AI productivity story corporate America still cannot prove with real numbers✅ Why the construction RFP process is fundamentally broken, and who is actually responsible for it✅ What Meta's new partnership with North America's Building Trades Unions means for the data center buildoutDustin DeVan put it plainly: "You can't now build a project that much cheaper."Where do you land? Are we in a two speed economy that eventually corrects, or is this just what infrastructure spending looks like now? Tell us why we're wrong.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro01:08 Welcome Back and Personal Updates03:43 Exploring Proto Town and Bedrock Robotics06:41 Travel Frustrations and Unexpected Adventures09:30 The Concept of Proto Town in Europe12:12 AI Price Collapse and Economic Implications14:58 Data Center Boom and Its Effects17:31 Market Dislocations and Construction Industry Insights19:51 Interest Rates and Economic Perspectives22:50 Potential Risks and Future Predictions25:39 Final Thoughts on Economic Trends30:38 Understanding Time vs. Cost Savings32:07 The Role of Technology in Construction33:36 Owners and Technology Awareness34:41 The Importance of Pricing Optionality36:14 The Shift in AI Pricing and Accessibility38:42 Navigating AI Models and Corporate Needs43:50 Leadership and Product Understanding45:54 Governance and AI Deployment Challenges53:34 Rethinking RFP Processes for Better Outcomes56:25 Meta's Role in Construction Training Initiatives 

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From San Francisco to Winnipeg, he carried a worn Bible and a strange but seemingly polite smile. He answered ads about homes for sale and rooms for rent where he was invited in by unsuspecting, vulnerable women. Between February 1926 and June 1927, twenty-two women and one eight-month-old baby lost their lives to Earle Leonard Nelson – the man newspapers of the day called the 'Dark Strangler,' the 'Gorilla Man,' and the 'Gorilla Killer.'  Four of those killings took place in Portland, with three occurring in a single week.Earle Leonard Nelson was almost certainly the first serial sex murderer of the twentieth century in America; a distinction most true crime listeners have never heard because his crimes predate the term "serial killer" by roughly half a century. As an orphaned child in San Francisco, he suffered what many believe was a devastating and life-altering accident that seemed to break something in him.  We follow him through repeated stints at Napa State Mental Hospital, and into the cross-country killing spree that made him briefly the most-hunted man in North America. His Portland victims – Beata Withers, Virginia Grant, Mabel Fluke, and Blanche Myers, killed between October and November of 1926 – led to what may have been one of, if not the first serial-killer safety advisories in American history, issued by the Portland Police Bureau. Amidst the chaos of his killings, we'll also talk about the unlikely survivors and other victims slain in his brutal spree across the country. Though the trail comes to a final conclusion, eerily on Friday, January the 13th, of 1928 in Winnipeg, his confirmed count of twenty-two would stand as the American record for nearly fifty years.  Then the case, and the man, despite massive impact at the time, quietly slipped out of public memory.If this story moves you, we'd love it if you shared the episode - it helps the show, and most importantly the story deserves to be remembered. Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Today is day 225 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 225. What can hinder your regular prayers? My prayers may be hindered by many things, such as lethargy or loss, selfishness or sin, distractions or difficulties, or seasons of spiritual dryness. With God's help, a rule of prayer strengthens me to overcome all these. (1 Kings 19:1–18; Psalm 116; Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 20:45–47; Romans 8:22–27) We will conclude today with the Collect for The Fourth Sunday in Advent found on page 599 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Joel Skousen has spent nearly five decades helping people answer one question: where should you live when the systems around you start to fail? This talk has never been available publicly. Joel delivered it at Exit & Build 2, and we're releasing it now for the first time. In it he walks through the core of his life's work: Strategic relocation and how to evaluate where you live right now. Population density, prevailing winds, nuclear and military target proximity, water access, growing season, state law, and the neighbors you'd actually be depending on. Joel breaks down why he looks west of the Mississippi, which states he's changed his mind about, and the mistakes people make when they relocate for the wrong reasons. Home and retreat security. Joel is an architect who's designed high security residences across North America, Canada, and Latin America. He gets into secure room design, EMP-protected power, water and food storage, and what actually holds up versus what just feels safe. And the honest assessment of the threats. Grid failure, EMP, economic collapse, war, and the long-term consolidation of surveillance and control. Joel doesn't sugarcoat any of it, and he'll tell you why he refuses to. His view is that optimism is what keeps people from preparing. About Joel Skousen Former Navy and Marine Corps fighter pilot turned architect. He began writing The Secure Home in 1979, making him one of the genuine pioneers of the modern preparedness movement. He's the author of Strategic Relocation: North American Guide to Safe Places, still the definitive reference on threat-based relocation, and co-author of The High Security Shelter Book with his son, a structural engineer. He has published the World Affairs Brief every week for decades. Joel is speaking at Exit & Build 6 We just announced it. Joel is joining us in person at Exit & Build 6, November 5 through 8, 2026, at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas. He's giving a full talk plus a hands-on workshop, going deeper than he could in the time he had here. Nuclear and fallout protection, secure water and food storage, EMP-protected long-term power, evading social unrest, and the secure room design he's spent a career refining. You'll be able to walk up and ask him about your own property, your own plan, your own situation. Exit & Build 6 is four days on a working regenerative ranch in the Texas Hill Country with speakers and builders across the counter-economy, decentralized tech, private realm structures, food and land, and lawful remedy. The whole event is built around implementation zones, where you don't just take notes. You leave with your crypto wallet funded, your privacy gaps closed, your land or community plan drawn up, and your private realm pathway mapped. Ticket prices go up August 31st. Get your ticket: https://exitandbuild.com  Brought to you by Live Free Academy. Stay free out there.

Few issues have stirred the duck hunting community like the USFWS proposal involving drain tile setbacks in the Prairie Pothole Region. For two weeks, social media feeds and podcasts were flooded with calls for hunters to submit public comments and help protect North America's most important duck-producing landscape. Whether the campaign ultimately influences the agency remains to be seen.But despite the wall-to-wall coverage, nearly one million duck hunters stayed on the sidelines. Why? Cason and Brent examine what became a real-time social experiment—and what the response, or lack of it, revealed about advocacy, influence and the priorities of today's duck hunting community.Send us Fan MailAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

CRYPTID: The BFRO Bigfoot Sightings Pt. 2Join Josh as he heads back into the BFRO database to explore some of the most fascinating Bigfoot sightings in one of the most heavily forested states in North America.From 15-inch footprints and even a trail camera photo that may show a possible Bigfoot, these are some of the most interesting reports investigated. Is there an explanation for what people are seeing? Find out more in this episode!FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://forms.gle/K1Lz87SfXEFxxkCW7Custom Cryptids:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/customcryptids/custom-cryptids-customizable-plush-creatures-of-legend?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo05ta3vdd&fbclid=IwY2xjawTPYvJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7HfNoImX5UDEe-uFE092aLeyYekjZBSp1n2uXykIN3lAZWRs7uV_PMKfd1M_aem_PsWO_Qe1GLddWK2Ixa0AwQInstagram: @outtherecryptids TikTok: @outtherecryptids Website: https://outtherecryptids.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/outtherecryptidsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@outtherecryptidsMerch: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AOut%2BThere%3A%2BA%2BCryptid%2BPodcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011Sponsorship and Inquiries: outthereacryptidpodcast@gmail.com

The Féile and the FleadhFollowing on from Tradfest - well done Dónal and everyone  involved- Féile and  the Fleadh were mighty. Sixteen days of Féile An Phobail, seperate but running parallel with a week of the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to be held in Belfast. An estimated one million plus Fleadh hoppers  meandered their way through Belfast soaking up the music, the craic and the joyful atmosphere as musicians and dancers playing their hearts out on streets and in pubs and music venues. Well done to all involved in organising this marvellous event. From Comhaltas first of all and all the musicans and dancers to Belfast City Council to the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald who gave £1 million in funding in support of the Fleadh, to all of the business owners who opened their doors and provided the services that the crowds needed and enjoyed. Well done also to the media. The local broadcast radio and television made a special effort, as did TG4. Together they broadcast hours of happy smiling people appreciating the Fleadh, listening to the music and watching the dancers. And not forgetting Niall and Bronagh McClean,and Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), the host branch for the Fleadh. This fleadh was six years in the making but it paid off – big time. Not least in its social and societal benefits. I spent some time each day at the competitions in the Waterfront Hall. The standard of the music was amazing. Over 5,000 musicians from over 20 countries participated. That included a number of bands from the Unionist and Loyalist tradition. Fair play to them. They were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds.The Little Lost Bird and the Blue ButterflyAmong the art exhibitions was one by John B Vallely. JB is a renowned artist from Armagh City and a traditional musician and s great champion of the Uilleann pipes. He has been painting for over 70 years and his exhibition for Féile focussed on the loss of innocence; on the children killed at Wounded Knee by the US army in 1890 and the current Israeli genocide in Gaza in which tens of thousands of Palestinian children have been murdered. Two images stand out in his remarkable exhibition. One is of a blue bird dedicated to Zintkála Nuni – the Little Lost Bird. It is symbolic of a baby girl who was found strapped to her murdered mother's back four days after the massacre at Wounded Knee. She had survived four days in the snow. Her name was not known so she was named Zintkála Nuni – the Little Lost Bird.Wildfires and Climate ChangeIt has been a summer thus far that tens of thousands of people in Europe and North America will remember for a long time to come. Climate change has exploded in a series of enormous and dangerous wildfires that have left devastation in their wake. Day after day the media is full of images of forests and farm land destroyed, homes in ruins and families living in makeshift shelters. From Spain to Greece and across Canada and the USA the land burns as a result of prolonged heatwaves and droughts.Of course, there are still those who boohoo even the notion of climate change. But the evidence today is overwhelming and it's not new. As far back as the 1970s I recall warnings about the impact of pollution on the environment. In 1988 the United Nations established two UN agencies focussed on climate change - the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) along with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. RW28. The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at https://amzn.to/487e2YU Rule Britannia Band of the Life Guards music at https://link.amazon/B0innv3mf The Band of the Life Guards music at https://link.amazon/B0ahRFm0f Books about Joseph Brant at https://link.amazon/B06W3YPrT ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's Historical Jesus podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The History Channel Presents - The Revolution narrated by Edward Herrmann & directed by Peter Schnall (2006 A&E Television Networks); Rule Brittania (Instrumental) by Band of the Life Guards. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise up. Wake up. Be alert. Think carefully about the call on your life to live with intention, to made wise decisions, to accept the challenges of living in a fallen world. We must be sober about life while at the same time we love well and in joy. We are instructed to bless those who curse us, give to those who want even more from us. Living in God's kingdom is an adventure with extraordinary purpose – to reveal the power of love in the midst of sorrow and the poverty of shame. Be awake for it. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, Joy Peyton and Phil Reaser

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Outer Realm welcomes Fellow UPRN Host of the Creature Code, Angel Morgan Date: August 12th, 2026 EP: 757 DISCUSSION: Tonight, Angel and I will venture beyond the physical and explore the mystical world of animals discussing their intuition and abilities. Topics will include and not be limited to, their place within the Paranormal, as Guardians, Healers, Companions and much more. Please join us as We will delve into the multiple facets of these amazing Souls. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you All!!! About Angel: Angel has been working as a fast paced and fun clairvoyant, animal communicator and paranormal investigator for over 26 years. She has made a name for herself both on the screen, on stage, as well as on the airwaves. Her regular appearances on Newstalk 1010 for 7 years, her TV show Raising Energy and her engaging presence on social media have made her a well-known household name throughout North America. Having been trained by medicine people from around the world she strives to bring their wisdom and compassion to everything she does. Every reading and message is empowering and brings to life the stories that belong to those she reads for so they can find closure, guidance, growth and joy. As an animal communicator, Angel sees herself as an ambassador to the animal kingdom from scaly reptiles to feathered birds and four-legged companions. Fulfilling and fun it is a true pleasure and honour to be a part of all these worlds and more! Social links Website Raisingenergy.com Main Instagram page Instagram.com/raisingenergy YouTube YouTube.com/@raisingenergy Facebook.com/raisingenergy TikTok.com/@raisingenergy Instagram.com/angelmorganpetpsychic Blog Mypsychiclifestyle.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by commenting, subscribing and sharing : Thank you All !!! A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Host, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and it's producers. Although we value all of our guests and their perspectives, for Legal Purposes, all content must be listed and deemed as "For Entertainment Purposes" We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all !!! United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Episode #323:Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Perdz is getting ready to release his debut album "Can't Cry" on 8/14/2026, just before he heads out to open the Daughtry 20th Anniversary acoustic tour across North America. Ryan talks about growing up in Buffalo New York, songwriting, his first guitar, the importance of a producer, touring, his influences and so much more! Episode NotesCheck out the custom playlist for Episode #323 here!See Ryan Perdz on tour with Daughtry in New England in October 2026!Find Ryan Perdz online:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokYouTubeFind Mistress Carrie Online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyThreadsYouTubeTikTokCameoPantheon Podcast NetworkFind The Mistress Carrie Podcast online:InstagramThreads   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-release - Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Mark Bradley, founder of LMN. In part one of this two-part episode, Dwayne Kerrigan delves into Mark's transformation from the nuclear industry to super successful landscape entrepreneur, and finally, to tech innovator with his software company.Discover the key principles driving Mark's unparalleled success, including a focus on quality customers and employees, a clear mission and goals, and efficient operations. Mark shares his unconventional strategy of paying top-dollar salaries to his team, revolutionizing the industry and contributing to his remarkable achievements. This conversation showcases Mark's commitment to integrity, fair business practices, and industry improvement.Mark Bradley co-founded LMN in 2009 based on his company's need for landscape software that simply didn't exist. Now the industry's best business management software, he credits LMN as a catalyst for helping him scale TBG Landscape from backyard business into one of the Top 100 landscape contractors in North America. Since his first lawn care customer in 1999, Mark has been passionate about educating the industry on best practices for building better businesses.Now a sought-after speaker and business coach, he regularly shares his insight at events including GIE+Expo, Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, to name a few. Having recently completed the transition from landscape business owner to tech entrepreneur, Mark is committed to transforming talented landscape professionals into better business owners through industry-leading software and learning opportunities.Time Stamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:35] Mark Bradley: TBG Landscaping Journey[01:38] Starting a Business: Mark's Story[07:34] Acquiring First Customers: Strategies[13:17] Business Evolution: Landscaping Today[14:03] Replicating Business Success: Insights[18:41] Targeting Ideal Customers[23:59] Maximizing Revenue Per Hour[27:15[ Mindset: Abundance vs Scarcity[29:33] Financial Management: Budgeting Tips[32:55] Crafting a Solid Business Plan[37:00] Preserving Company Culture During Growth[42:10] Leadership's Role in Business Success[46:06] Setting Strategic Business Goals[47:53] Implementing Goals Across Your Team[51:39] Earning Based on Results: A Business Philosophy[54:54] Transition from Landscaping to Software Development[57:20] Emphasizing the Role of Education in Business[1:00:18] Entering the Software Industry: A New Venture[1:06:48] Mindset Shifts for Software Business Success[1:07:27] Announcement: 2 Part Podcast Series[1:07:54] Future Podcast Topics Discussion[1:09:00] Finding Industry Mentors[1:10:33] Youthful Entrepreneurship: Learning the Ropes[1:12:12] Tailoring Advice to Fit Your Business[1:13:55] Closing Remarks and Contact InformationConnect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

On this episode, you'll hear the remarkable story of Bass Pale Ale. This story begins at the dawn of the industrial age, and charts Bass's rise as one of the first global brewing brands. Over the course of two centuries, its pale ales evolved to meet the times, and today we know Bass as one of Britain's classic cask ales—a beer enjoying a current renaissance among the country's pubs. In many ways, in telling the story of Bass, we're recounting the history of brewing in Britain over the past two centuries: its technological and industrial rise, the collapse that befell the giants over the past generation, and, perhaps, an encouraging revival. You'll hear from Harry White, who started at Bass in the research and development department in 1977. He would become Director of Quality Assurance in 1989, and stayed with the company until 2007. Today he is the chairman of the National Brewery Heritage Trust in Burton Upon Trent. You'll also hear from Pete Brown, one of the most celebrated beer writers in the world and the author of over a dozen books, including his most recent, Tasting Notes – The Art and Science of Pairing Beer and Music.It's an amazing brewery and an amazing story, all befitting one of the world's most iconic beers.Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This episode is sponsored by:RahrBSGThis episode of the One Iconic Beer podcast is supported by RahrBSG – trusted supplier to brewers, distillers, and beverage makers across North America.  From the barley field to your brewhouse, we're proud to support the people behind great beer with the ingredients, expertise, and service they depend on.  Whether you're brewing the next great American Double IPA or crafting an award-winning continental lager, RahrbSG provides the industry's finest quality, selection, and support. Behind every great – or even iconic – pint, there is a partner who knows what it takes to make it happen. RahrBSG is proud to keep the beer flowing with you. Escarpment LabsTired of inconsistent fermentations and off-flavors in your beer? It's time to strike back with Yeast Lightning Nutrient from Escarpment Labs. Unlike generic nutrients, Yeast Lightning is a balanced blend containing bioavailable zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins designed specifically for beer yeast. It's been proven to shorten fermentation times and improve final beer flavor. Plus, it helps you get more generations out of your yeast, saving you money on every batch. Whether it's a dry-hopped IPA or a crisp lager, give your yeast the fuel they actually need. Order your first pack today by emailing sales@escarpmentlabs.com. Mention the All About Beer podcast to get free shipping on your first order.Host: Jeff AlworthGuests: Harry White, Pete BrownSponsor:  Escarpment Labratories, RahrBSG, All About BeerTags: Bass AleLogo Design: Jeff QuinnThe following music was used for this media project:Lounge R&B PianoBy Music_for_videoshttps://pixabay.com/music/rnb-lounge-rampb-piano-166431/

Today we're setting sail with Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean brand built to feel less like a cruise ship and more like a boutique European resort that just happens to float. Joining me is Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys, who's been with the brand since before a single ship existed and has watched the vision go from blank pages to a fleet at sea. We talk about everything from what changed in the ships' design, to the off the beaten path ports, to the corners of the ship guests stumble onto and can't stop talking about. Maybe pour yourself a glass of rose, settle in, and enjoy this episode about slowing down, and what the ocean teaches us about time.   Looking to book a luxury hotel? Get special perks and support the podcast by booking here: https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sarahgroen/travel/luxury-hotels If you want our expert guidance and help planning a luxury trip with experiences you can't find online, tell us more here and we'll reach out: https://bellandblytravel.com/book-a-trip/   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Going global stopped being a phase-two project. The brands winning now are global on day one. Going global profitably is the harder business, and the levers that decide it are the ones nobody puts on a slide.Matthew Merrilees has spent two decades on the operational side of cross-border, starting at DHL and now running North America for Global-e. He and Rick walk the international P&L line by line. Payment acquiring, which is bigger than most operators assume. Duty and tax. Classification. Drawback.The math changed underneath everyone. US de minimis went from $800 to zero, so every inbound parcel is dutiable and every SKU needs an HS code. The EU now applies a three-euro charge per unique HS code below the 150 euro threshold, which quietly wrecks any sitewide promotion running a mixed catalog. Seventy-five regulatory changes in the US alone, by Matthew's count.Also covered: why most brands refund duties and taxes to returning international shoppers and never reclaim them, why the Section 321 play through Mexico is finished, what a real multi-carrier setup looks like in practice, and the thinking behind Global-e buying Passport.This episode is sponsored by Avalara. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.comRick asked for the one number an operator should check Monday morning. Matthew wouldn't give him one.#watsonweekly #crossborder #global #international

Today is day 224 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship. 224. What is a “rule” of prayer? A rule of prayer is a regular discipline by which I cultivate a life of prayer and grow to love and glorify God more fully. (Psalms 5:1–3; 119:164; Daniel 6:6–13; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 5:12–16; Ephesians 6:10–20) We will conclude today with A Collect for Purity found on page 106 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

(Lander, WY) – The Wyo-131 Gravel Cycling Race returns to Fremont County Saturday, September 12th. The event headliner is a grueling 131 mile race that puts competitors on a journey through diverse Wyoming landscape. Cyclists can also compete in races that are 75 miles long, 45 miles or a 13 mile jaunt. The race is expected to attract 300-400 members of the bicycling community from around North America to Lander. This year, the event coincides with “Biketoberfest,” a free celebration of all things cycling, beer and community at Lander City Park! Wyo-131 Gravel Cycling Race To hear more about the race day preparations, we chatted with Race Director Nicki Simon, former Director Scott Van Orman, competitor and local cycling enthusiast Mike Dicken and the owner and operator of Gannett Peak Sports, Thomas Pede. To listen to the conversation, simply hit the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on any major podcast platform!

A hunter's quiet evening near Tennessee's Natchez Trace Parkway turns unforgettable after an impossible roar erupts across the hills moments after a pack of coyotes falls silent.Jeremy shares the encounter that changed the way he looks at the woods forever, along with the mystery of a wounded deer that vanished without explanation, strange voices heard deep in the Tennessee backcountry, and stories passed down by generations of hunters.You'll also hear firsthand encounters from Kentucky, Wisconsin, British Columbia, and another corner of Tennessee featuring chest-shaking vocalizations, massive footprints, Indigenous Sasquatch traditions, mysterious lights, and unexplained activity witnessed by people who never expected to become part of the Bigfoot conversation.Every story adds another piece to one of the greatest mysteries still hiding in the forests of North America.

Dr. Richard Gold and award-winning composer Yuval Ron are the President and Executive Producer and Artistic Director, respectively, of Metta Mindfulness Music, a healing music label dedicated to creating intentional music for health, mindfulness, meditation, and wellbeing. Dr. Richard Gold is a licensed acupuncturist, psychologist, educator, author, and one of the founders of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Yuval Ron is an award-winning composer, author, and musician whose work explores the intersections of music, spirituality, neuroscience, and healing. Together, they bring decades of experience exploring the relationship between sound, healing, and human wellbeing. In this conversation, we explore their fascinating project The Secret Songs of Plants, which transforms the bioelectrical activity of living plants into musical information. Yuval shares the creative process behind turning these plant-generated signals into fully developed musical compositions, while Richard offers his perspective from the worlds of East Asian medicine, psychology, and healing traditions. We also explore the relationship between plants, sound, listening, and intention, the intersection of scientific observation and human experience, and the possibility of deepening our relationship with the natural world through sound. We discuss Metta Mindfulness Music's broader work creating intentional music for meditation, wellness, and brain health, as well as their vision for the future of The Secret Songs of Plants through performance and education. Join us as we explore plant music, sound healing, deep listening, and the fascinating question of what might happen when we begin to listen more closely to the living world around us. Learn more about The Secret Songs of Plants and Metta Mindfulness Music: http://www.mettamindfulnessmusic.com/ Learn more about Yuval Ron: http://www.yuvalronmusic.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com/ http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPx6zJX6yA

Proverbs 27:19 says, As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart. God advises us to be careful what we desire, cautions us to think and speak with honest hearts. Jesus told us, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Mt 6:21). As you listen today, consider what do you treasure?Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Nancy Holland, and Adam Maddock

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today on RealAg Radio, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Margy Eckelkamp of The Scoop to unpack the current state of ag retail in North America! Today’s discussion will help paint a picture of what she hears from ag retailers and what separates a successful retailer from an unsuccessful retailer. Also on today’s show,... Read More

In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Arif Abdulla, Vice President of Franchise Development at Nurse Next Door. With nearly 20 years of experience, Arif has played a pivotal role in growing the brand from a single location in Vancouver to more than 400 franchise locations across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.Join us as Arif shares valuable insights on:Building and scaling an international franchise systemExpanding into new markets and the lessons learned along the wayPreserving a strong organizational culture while growing across multiple countriesCreating alignment between franchisees, leadership, and company valuesDeveloping a people-first culture that drives long-term successWhat separates top-performing franchisees from the restThe key qualities he looks for when awarding new franchise opportunitiesWhy culture, leadership, and franchisee support are essential to sustainable growthWhether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or entrepreneur looking to grow a successful business, this episode is packed with practical strategies, leadership lessons, and real-world experience on scaling a franchise system without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place.Subscribe for more conversations with franchise industry leaders and business experts.For more information on expanding your brand, contact: info@frangrow.comVisit: https://franchisegrowthsolutions.com/Or Arif Abdulla Contact: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/ #MastermindMinutes #Franchising #NurseNextDoor #FranchiseDevelopment #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CompanyCulture #FranchiseLeadership #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #fgs #culture #training #operation

Today on RealAg Radio, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Margy Eckelkamp of The Scoop to unpack the current state of ag retail in North America! Today’s discussion will help paint a picture of what she hears from ag retailers and what separates a successful retailer from an unsuccessful retailer. Also on today’s show,... Read More

Bluebeam powers over 85% of construction firms in North America, and it's grown into far more than a PDF markup tool. In this episode of The CADDle Call podcast, we sit down with Jeff Hoagland, Senior Account Manager at Bluebeam, to unpack where the platform is headed under parent company Nemetschek.We cover Bluebeam's expanding partner ecosystem, including integrations with GoCanvas and SiteDocs, and what these acquisitions mean for everyday users. Then we dig into Bluebeam Max, the premium AI-powered subscription tier now live for all Bluebeam customers. Jeff breaks down what Max brings to the table, including:Revu + Claude AI integration for natural-language prompts that turn markup data into actionable insightsSmart Overlay & Smart Review for instant cross-discipline comparison and early issue detectionMagic Markups (Convert To, Duplicate As, Offset) for CAD-level markup speedStitching, which combines multiple drawing sheets into one navigable view for large-scale projectsTask Link, connecting Revu markups directly to field tasks in GoCanvasWhether you're a longtime Revu power user or just starting to explore what Bluebeam can do beyond PDFs, this episode gives you the roadmap for what's next, and why now's the time to look at making the move to Max.Tune in for the full conversation on AI, integrations, and the future of connected construction tech.Intrigued by how Bluebeam Max can speed up your workflow? Try it out for free at http://www.bluebeam.com/trial/zentek.

In this episode •      Shadow Day: the only total solar eclipse of 2026 crosses Arctic Russia, Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain today — the first total eclipse over western mainland Europe since 1999 (Spain's first since 1905, Iceland's since 1954). Max totality ~2 min 18 s. Reykjavík ~17:48 UT; northern Spain ~18:27–18:33 UT (Sun very low, ~4–10° up). Live via NASA, timeanddate and the Exploratorium. •      Where you are: North America gets an afternoon partial (Nova Scotia ~33%, N. Maine ~28%, Montreal ~18%, Boston ~16%, NYC ~9–10%, Toronto ~8%, DC ~10%; Fairbanks ~37% in the morning) — no totality anywhere on the continent, glasses on throughout. Europe outside the path sees a deep evening partial (London ~91%). Australia/SH: not visible directly — watch the streams (~1:30–6:00 am AEST Thu). •      Chasing the shadow: NASA's WB-57 jet flies the path at ~50,000 ft (~740 km/h), extending totality to nearly 3 minutes with four visible/IR cameras (SCIFI) to probe coronal heating, prominences and the solar wind (PI Amir Caspi, SwRI). The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (A. Des Jardins, Montana State) launches ~86 balloons from Iceland and Spain to measure atmospheric changes. •      A star-building magnetic field: ALMA captures the first direct high-resolution image of a twisted, toroidal magnetic field wrapped around a protostellar jet in NGC 1333 IRAS 4A (~960 ly, Perseus cloud), confirming a decades-old prediction of how young stars launch jets and shed spin — the same physics that scales up to black-hole jets (Ching et al., Nature Communications 2026; NSF NRAO/ALMA). •      Why worlds turn hellish: UC Riverside's Stephen Kane argues planetary rotation is an overlooked driver of climate and habitability — slow spin may help tip a world into a Venus-style runaway greenhouse. Measuring true spin is hard because winds can masquerade as rotation; ESA's PLATO (launch March 2027) could test the idea across hundreds of Venus-like planets (Astronomical Journal, accepted). •      Skywatch — both hemispheres: the Perseids peak overnight 12–13 Aug under a genuinely moonless sky (best midnight–dawn; NH-favoured). Southern Hemisphere: evening Venus (mag −4.4, just past dichotomy), the pre-dawn planet line-up, and Comet 10P/Tempel 2. ISO 12312-2 eye-safety line included.   Sources •      NASA Science — Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026; “NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse” •      timeanddate; Eclipsophile; NationalEclipse.com; azmth.space — path, contact times, magnitudes •      Astronomy.com; Forbes; CBS News — North American partial times & percentages •      Space.com; Smithsonian — WB-57 SCIFI campaign & Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project •      NSF NRAO / phys.org — Ching et al., “Unveiling dominant toroidal magnetic fields in a protostellar outflow,” Nature Communications (2026) •      UC Riverside (news.ucr.edu) / phys.org — S. Kane, planetary rotation & runaway greenhouse (Astronomical Journal, accepted) •      EarthSky; Astronomy.com — Perseid peak (moonless), Venus dichotomyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Korean manufacturer Samsung SDI announced that it acquired General Motors' stake in the SynergyCells joint venture. The collaboration had planned to build a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery cell factory in New Carlisle, Indiana, with the American automaker holding a 49.99% stake.Samsung SDI attributed the decision to market changes since the joint venture's conception in 2023, including “slower-than-expected growth of EV demand.” The company said it plans to continue building the facility, which would serve as its first independently operated battery production base in North America. The plant is currently under construction, though Samsung SDI did not provide an expected completion date. Once finished, the company now plans to make batteries for energy storage systems. Despite GM's exit from the joint venture, the two companies signed a new agreement to develop a prismatic battery cell for potential future EV applications, with Samsung SDI noting that the Indiana plant could eventually make the cells.General Motors and Samsung SDI formed their original partnership in April 2023 and selected New Carlisle as the plant site two months later. The joint venture intended to make nickel-rich prismatic and cylindrical cells, achieve a capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours, create 1,600 jobs and begin production in 2026. However, in August 2024, the companies delayed the production start to 2027 after construction had begun.GM's decision to sell its stake follows a January 8 SEC filing in which the automaker said it expected to record approximately $6 billion in charges in the fourth quarter of 2025 following its review of EV capacity and investments. The announcement comes as automakers scale back EV plans after the loss of a $7,500 EV federal tax credit last September.#GM, #GeneralMotors, #SamsungSDI, #EV, #ElectricVehicles, #EVBatteries, #BatteryManufacturing, #EnergyStorage, #Manufacturing, #IndianaManufacturing, #Automotive, #BatteryTechnology, #SupplyChain, #IndustrialNews, #ManufacturingNews

In this episode of Marketeers Clubhouse, Jamie Calon sits down with longtime friend, brand builder, and marketing executive Pierre Martin.Pierre has spent his career helping shape some of the world's most recognized brands, including Oakley, Speedo, Fisher & Paykel, DCS, and Malbon Golf. From leading marketing teams to building wholesale distribution strategies across North America, he has developed a unique perspective on what actually drives growth inside modern brands.Together, Jamie and Pierre dive deep into the often invisible world behind great marketing. They explore the challenges of wholesale, the relationship between sales and marketing, why retail is making a comeback, how AI is changing creative work, and why process, accountability, and people remain the foundation of every successful business.The conversation also revisits their early days together at Oakley, the evolution of trade marketing, and the realities of building brands in a world where consumers only see the finished product while thousands of moving parts work behind the scenes.

Near the end of The Tempest, Prospero vows to retire from practicing the “rough magic” he has mastered, to break his magical staff and drown his spellbooks. After 14 seasons as Artistic Director of Canada's Stratford Festival, Antoni Cimolino has chosen to direct The Tempest as part of his final season before he, too, enters retirement. As possibly the final play Shakespeare wrote alone, The Tempest has often represented a goodbye, or at least a sea change. For Cimolino, who started his career in Stratford nearly 40 years ago, it's a big change indeed. The documentary This Above All, premiering later this month, follows his tenure leading North America's largest classical repertory company through a historic expansion, a pandemic, and dozens of powerful productions. In this episode, Cimolino discusses revisiting a play, the power of forgiveness, the show that sparked his love for theater, the surprising role toaster ovens played in his early career, and the “rough magic” that makes theater possible.

For this Bonus Interview episode, Brian talks to filmmaker David Kittredge about his excellent new documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL - which examines the tumultuous making of the film EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC in gret detail. While the movie focuses on that production and its many issues, it also serves as a lovely career retrospective for John Boorman as well. In addiotion to talking about how his doc came about, Kittredge also indulges us and offers pairings for five of his favorites from Boorman's amazing filmography. BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL is being distributed by in North America by Yellow Veil Pictures and has some limited theatrical dates set for late August but will be expanding into more theaters on September 4th. In the meantime, there will be a screening of the movie at The Aero Theater in Santa Monica in conjunction with the American Cinematheque on Tuesday August 18th at 7:30PM. You can buy tickets here: https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/boorman-and-the-devil-08-18-2026/ Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORYEvery decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century.Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer leader Paul Brisco at the North American Decoy Collectors Show for a conversation about decoy history, waterfowling traditions, and a lifetime spent preserving pieces of North America's hunting heritage.Paul shares how a chance encounter with a $40 decoy sparked a collecting journey that has lasted more than four decades. Along the way, he discusses the regional differences found in Canadian decoys, the connection between hunting and collecting, his long involvement with Ducks Unlimited Canada, and why hands-on learning remains one of the most important parts of the decoy community. The conversation also explores how hunting traditions, conservation efforts, and decoy craftsmanship have evolved over generations while remaining closely tied to waterfowl and wetlands.Topics CoveredHow Paul Brisco got started collecting decoysWaterfowl hunting traditions in OntarioEarly involvement with Ducks Unlimited CanadaRegional differences in Canadian decoy carvingHow form and function shaped decoy designMarket hunting, conservation, and changing waterfowl traditionsThe importance of decoy shows and collector communitiesWhy collecting remains connected to hunting heritageListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORY

Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 Preview – Tuesday, August 11 | In The Money MediaGet ready for another big night of racing at Assiniboia Downs! Mikee P. is joined by racing expert Justin Christein to break down the Late Pick 4 on Tuesday, August 11, with a focus on finding value and building winning tickets.Justin takes you through the Late Pick 4 sequence, highlighting key contenders, potential upset plays, and horses to consider as you put together your ticket.

Fiona Spruill is CEO of Overstory, a company helping electric utilities reduce power outages and wildfire risk using satellite imagery, aerial data, and AI-powered vegetation intelligence. Since joining as employee number 10 and later stepping into the CEO role, Spruill has helped Overstory evolve from a vegetation mapping startup into a resilience platform serving many of North America's largest utilities. In this episode of Inevitable, Spruill explains why vegetation management is one of the largest operating expenses for utilities and how improving grid resilience starts with better risk prioritization—not simply collecting more data. The conversation explores how Overstory combines satellite imagery, computer vision, and customer data to help utilities identify vegetation threats, wildfire fuels, and infrastructure risks before disasters occur. Spruill also discusses selling into the utility industry, the growing importance of resilience as climate risks expand beyond the western U.S., and how the company navigated an extraordinary leadership transition following the loss of co-founder and CEO Indra den Bakker. Note: Overstory is an MCJ portfolio company Episode recorded on July 22, 2026 (Published on August 11, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of Overstory (4:44) Why vegetation management is one of utilities' biggest expenses (6:17) How Overstory helps prevent outages and catastrophic wildfires (7:33) From vegetation mapping startup to grid resilience platform (9:14) Why utilities need better prioritization (12:03) What utilities see inside the Overstory platform (14:12) How satellite imagery, aerial data, and AI power the product (17:31) Supporting wildfire prevention and public safety power shutoffs (19:16) Where Overstory fits within utility resilience strategies (21:21) Lessons from selling climate technology to utilities (25:18) Serving both rural co-ops and North America's largest utilities (28:21) How wildfire risk is expanding globally (30:26) Fiona's leadership journey and Overstory's evolution (34:44) Building a global remote-first company and culture (38:21) Overstory's fundraising journey and investor partnerships (42:09) Measuring climate impact through operational change Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

The top of the world will see a total solar eclipse tomorrow. A partial eclipse will encompass a wider slice of the globe, including Alaska and parts of the northeastern United States. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun from view. The Sun’s hot but faint outer atmosphere, the corona, looks like silvery tendrils radiating away from the Moon. This eclipse begins when the lunar shadow first touches Earth, over northeastern Russia. The eclipse path then passes near the north pole, slides across parts of Greenland and Iceland, and finally over northern Spain before vanishing over the Mediterranean Sea. At its peak, off the coast of Iceland, totality will last for 2 minutes, 18 seconds. A partial eclipse, where the Moon covers only a portion of the solar disk, will flank that path. In addition to parts of North America, it’ll encompass much of western Europe and western Africa. From far-northern Alaska, the Moon will cover more than half of the Sun’s disk, at about 8:30 a.m. From Anchorage, about a quarter of the Sun will be covered. And from the northeast, the greatest eclipse takes place in northern Maine, shortly before 2 p.m. If you’re in one of those areas, remember to protect your eyes. Watch the eclipse only through special glasses or dark welder’s glass, and never look at the unfiltered Sun. Script by Damond Benningfield

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The New World screwworm is one of the most disturbing parasites in North America. Unlike ordinary maggots that typically consume dead tissue, screwworm larvae infest wounds and feed on the living flesh of warm-blooded animals. The parasite was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but in 2026 it returned to the U.S. mainland, creating serious concerns for livestock, wildlife and anyone responsible for protecting animals in affected areas. For generations, one of the primary weapons against screwworm has been the sterile insect technique—producing enormous numbers of sterile male flies and releasing them into affected areas to disrupt reproduction. But could the next major weapon against screwworm come from genetics? In this episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore talks with Matt James of Colossal Biosciences about the potential for advanced genetic technologies to change the fight against New World screwworm. Colossal has publicly discussed the possibility of using genetic biocontrol and gene-drive technology against the parasite. The basic concept is remarkable: instead of simply releasing sterile flies generation after generation, genetic tools could potentially introduce traits designed to interfere with reproduction and drive those traits through a screwworm population. Moore and James discuss what this technology could mean, how genetics might complement existing eradication methods, and the much larger question surrounding modern conservation biotechnology: Can we use our growing ability to manipulate genetics not only to save threatened species, but to fight organisms threatening wildlife and livestock? It's a fascinating intersection of wildlife conservation, emerging biotechnology and one of the nastiest parasites imaginable. The New World screwworm is back. Could genetics help send it away again? Dark Outdoors investigates terrifying encounters, unsolved mysteries, true crime and dangerous wildlife—because the outdoors has a dark side.

Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Devin Brown is a Minneapolis-based paddler and founder of Sovereign Waters, an emerging organisation focused on connection, access, and purpose through time spent on the water. In 2024, Devin set out on an ambitious source-to-sea journey along the Mississippi River, paddling 1,025 miles before high water forced an early end to the expedition. What remained was not failure, but a powerful experience of resilience, learning, and deep connection to the river and herself. Her journey into paddling began long before that expedition, rooted in childhood summer camps, early experiences on the water, and a growing understanding of how time in nature supports her mental health. Over the years, she developed her skills step by step, eventually building the confidence to attempt one of North America's great river journeys. In this episode, Devin shares the realities of endurance paddling, from long days in the rain and logistical challenges on the Mississippi to moments of fear, uncertainty, and unexpected support from "river angels" along the way. She also opens up about feeling like one of the only women on the water, and why creating more inclusive access to paddling has become central to her mission. We explore the founding of Sovereign Waters, her vision for helping more people connect with rivers in ways that feel safe and empowering, and why building community around water is essential for both wellbeing and environmental connection. Listen to this episode to hear what it really takes to learn endurance one stroke at a time, why connection to rivers can be life-changing, and how one woman is working to bring more people—especially women—into the world of paddling and wild water. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Devin Living in Minneapolis in Minnesota  Being a passionate paddler and loving spending time on the water Spending her early years going to summer camps  Learning that kayaking was essential for her mental health  Moving to the twin cities  Sending out on her long term goal of paddling the Mississippi River The freedom on being on the river and the river angels  Learning to paddle at a young age  Frost Valley YMCA Her love for nature and developing independence  Being a counsellor in training and becoming a trip leader  Making connections with local organisations Wanting to connect people to the Mississippi River Founding Sovereign Waters to get more people on the water in ways that feel comfortable for them  The war on water in Minnesota Needing people to fall in love with the natural world The story of getting to the start line of paddling the Mississippi River Thinking more and more about the Mississippi River Source to Sea and why it was going to be her one day Making a career change to a massage therapist Being supported by her community Not being able to afford to go paddling Getting back to the river during covid Mississippi River Paddle Share  Feeling like the only women paddler Building up her endurance with paddling  Working with a personal trainer The logistics of paddling the river Having 55 days for the paddle Feeling unsafe while on the river River angels Being on the water day after day and why it was incredible, but also frightening and traumatising  Planning to paddle again in 2028 - depending on the political climate The film - Mother River  Introducing paddling to her son The journey down the Mississippi River Spending the first 3 weeks paddling in the rain Knowing it was time to stop paddling  Following her gut instinct Not having classic adventure blues Plan for time after adventure to reflect How people can connect online  Final words of advice (apart from just do it!) Connect with other women who want to get dirty, grungy and empowered to do things outside  Building sisterhoods around nature  Get out there - make a plan and ask people to go with you Make your spirit happy    Social Media Website: sovereignwaters.org  Instagram: @afrodiskayak   

Today is day 223 and we are on the section of the Doxology and the Amen. 223. Why do you end the Lord's Prayer by saying “Amen”? By saying “Amen,” which means “so be it,” I declare my agreement with the prayer. I unite with the faithful, and together we pray as Jesus commanded, believing that our petitions please the Father, and trusting that he will hear and answer us. (Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6; Psalms 72:18–19; 106:48; 2 Corinthians 1:19–20; Revelation 19:1–4) We will conclude today with Prayer 93. A Covenant Prayer found on page 673 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Dr. Matthew Harmody is a retired emergency physician, endurance athlete, mountaineer, living kidney donor, and author of the book Ascending America. As part of a team of living kidney donors, he helped set a Guinness World Record by climbing the highest peak in all 50 states in just over 41 days, including Denali, one of the most challenging mountains in North America. Find more information on Mathew here - https://mattharmodymd.com/ If you're looking for a clean, effective beverage made with real ingredients, try Hazlo. The new Blood Orange Hibiscus flavor is available on Amazon, and Endurance Minded listeners will receive an exclusive discount. Order Hazlo Here - https://a.co/d/0e3QcBU6 If you're ready to be in the room with people who will change your life and business, check out Growth Circle, a High-Impact Entrepreneur Community. Retreats, masterminds, and strategic coaching for health and fitness entrepreneurs ready to grow faster, lead with confidence, and stop building alone. https://www.impactinitiative.network/services/growth-circle

Dual-use solar financing in action: Sunrise Solar's Richard Stoltzfus built a 700 kW behind-the-meter array for Harbor Sales Company. The build stacks a USDA REAP grant with a Maryland MEA grant and drives the customer's levelized energy cost to near zero.A 700 kW behind-the-meter solar array now offsets 70 percent of the electric load at Harbor Sales Company, a plywood and sign-panel distributor that has run out of Sudlersville, Maryland since 1931. Richard Stoltzfus, CEO of Sunrise Solar, and Kendrick Tice, COO of Sunrise Solar, join host Tim Montague to walk through their Chestertown-based company's build for Harbor Sales. Montague and Stoltzfus dig into the mechanics of commercial solar incentives in Maryland, the sunset of the 30 percent federal ITC, and why rural electric cooperatives in the PJM region are capping new solar interconnections even as demand for grid capacity grows.Here is what you will learn in this conversation about dual-use solar and commercial solar incentives:Learn how Sunrise Solar stacked a USDA REAP grant with Maryland's MEA grant to push a customer's levelized cost of energy toward zero on a 700 kW system.Find out how a 700 kW array offsets 70 percent of Harbor Sales Company's load and pencils out to more than 3 million dollars in savings over 25 years.Understand why the 30 percent ITC sunset and Delmarva Power's tightening interconnection limits pushed this project from planning into construction.Hear Kendrick Tice explain why Sunrise Solar sources its racking from one manufacturing partner instead of juggling multiple vendors, and what that does for project timelines.Hear Tim Montague weigh in on whether rural cooperatives in the PJM region can keep pace with rising demand for grid capacity and where incentive structures differ from state to state.Maryland's grant-stacking model, layering a USDA REAP grant on top of a state MEA grant, offers a template for other states as the federal 30 percent ITC winds down. At the same time, rural cooperatives across the PJM footprint are capping new solar interconnections, a constraint Stoltzfus and Tice say is already blocking chicken farmers and dairy operations from going solar. Professionals financing behind-the-meter projects in cooperative territory will find the co-op discussion directly relevant to deals in the pipeline right now.Connect with Guests Richard Stoltzfus | LinkedIn Kendrick Tice | LinkedIn Sunrise Solar | Website  Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  CleanPowerHour@gmail.comCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Welcome back to HALO Talks! In today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Cory Sterling, founder of Conscious Counsel, legal advisor, and entrepreneur dedicated to the health, active lifestyle, and outdoor (HALO) sectors. After starting his career in professional sports marketing and feeling uninspired by traditional corporate law, Sterling pivoted to blend his passion for movement and wellness with legal expertise, serving gym owners, studio operators, and wellness entrepreneurs across North America. In this episode, Cory explores the changing landscape of proactive legal strategies, the critical importance of customized waivers, and the pitfalls of cutting legal corners, especially in a sector known for its rapid innovation and ever-changing service offerings. From emerging liabilities in fitness centers offering pseudo-medical treatments to the impact of new click-to-cancel regulations and best practices for contract scalability, Sterling delivers actionable insight for operators looking to protect their business and reputation. If you're building or scaling a business in the HALO sector, you won't want to miss this conversation! When it comes to using AI in place of real, boots-on-the-ground legal expertise Sterling says, "ChatGPT is helpful to some extent, but the thing is that AI doesn't have is the history or the experience of having done this very, very specific thing over and over again to understand what sort of problems will come up and to produce a document that, A, you understand, that has the things that you need, and B, proactively goes against the issues that a law practice that's been doing this for 10 years." Key themes discussed Proactive vs. reactive legal strategies for fitness businesses Importance of industry-specific, customized legal documents Scaling legal services via referrals and word-of-mouth Impact of technology and AI on legal processes and pitfalls Evolving liability waivers due to new wellness services Click-to-cancel laws and compliance challenges Structuring agreements for med spas and new offerings A Few Key Takeaways 1. Proactive Law Is Essential for Scaling and Protecting Your Business: Cory emphasized the critical distinction between "proactive law" and "reactive law." Investing in legal documents and compliance up front empowers business owners to resolve issues quickly—sometimes with just a single email—rather than scrambling after a crisis hits 05:10. 2. Industry-Specific Legal Agreements Create True Protection: Sterling underscored that generic contracts, including those generated by AI tools like ChatGPT, are not sufficient. Only industry-specific, lawyer-drafted documents ensure full coverage for unique risks in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Customized waivers and agreements need to reflect actual operations, activities, and equipment used 19:19. 3. Rapid Industry Evolution Demands Ongoing Legal Updates: The sector's expansion into new areas, such as hormone therapies, IV drips, contrast therapy, and recovery modalities, means that legal documents must be routinely updated to reflect expanding services and regulatory changes (e.g., ADA requirements now extending to online platforms, click-to-cancel laws). 4. Strong Relationships and Word-of-Mouth Drive Growth: Sterling built Conscious Counsel through deep niche expertise and authentic relationships in the HALO community. He highlighted that word-of-mouth and referrals, backed by stellar client experience and reviews, are the engines of scalable legal services in this space 04:10. 5. Cutting Corners in Legal Can Derail Your Brand and Exit Strategy: For executives with aspirations to scale or exit, Sterling's advice is clear: legal is not the place to cut corners. "You can pay me now or you can pay me later," he said, recounting common scenarios where avoidable legal oversights, like hiring misclassifications or poorly drafted waivers, led to major operational and reputational headaches 22:30. Resources: Cory Sterling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corysterling/  Conscious Counsel: https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/  Integrity Square: https://www.integritysq.com Prospect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: https://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: https://www.higherdose.com

One summer evening in 1977, three teenagers walked toward the edge of Florida's Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge and came face-to-face with an eight-foot-tall Skunk Ape. Standing motionless just yards away, the creature's glowing red eyes, powerful build, and unmistakable odor created a moment none of them would ever forget.Carol Stanhope joins Bigfoot Society to share her unforgettable encounter, along with the remarkable history of Skunk Ape reports throughout Palm Beach County during the 1970s—including accounts involving sheriff's deputies, farmers, and security guards.Later in the episode, the conversation expands across North America with firsthand experiences from Ontario, Northern Quebec, Oklahoma, Virginia, Iowa, and Oregon. You'll hear reports of tree knocks, mysterious rock throwing, tracks deep in remote forests, powwow encounters, possible gifting behavior, and a child's startling visual sighting during a family prayer.Every story comes directly from the people who experienced it. Listen all the way through and decide for yourself what may be living just beyond the tree line.Resources: https://fdc.com/blog/florida-skunk-ape-cryptids/https://www.westpalmbeach.com/the-skunk-ape/https://www.facebook.com/carol.stanhope.52/https://nonstatetorture.org

Black-and-white Warblers are tiny songbirds that breed in North America's deciduous forests and winter as far south as Colombia. They feast on insects gleaned from leaves or plucked from cracks in tree bark. You'll often find them clinging to tree trunks or the undersides of thick branches — acting more like a nuthatch than a warbler. Like many songbirds, Black-and-white Warblers migrate at night — using the stars to navigate. Unfortunately, nocturnal light pollution can disrupt their sense of direction or cause them to collide with buildings. You can help Black-and-white Warblers by turning off outdoor lights and shading your windows at night, especially during migration season. BirdNote is supported by Chris Cluett of Seattle, Washington — and generous listeners around the world.  More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.