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A 16-year-old suspect in the shooting at Tacoma’s Lincoln High School has been arrested. The suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth might be nixed. Seattle is implementing new technology for high-speed pursuits. // LongForm: GUEST: John Ondrasik, more commonly known by his stage name "Five for Fighting," has dedicated his 2001 hit song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" to the hostages in Gaza. // Quick Hit: Independent journalist Cam Higby is calling out local media in Seattle for not covering the violence at protests.
John Ondrasik is standing up for Israeli hostages in the best way he knows how. Having written and performed songs with strong social messages over the last several decades, he is responding to the horrors of Hamas' October 7th attacks by rewriting the words to his hit song “Superman (It's Not Easy)”. Ondrasik's revised lyrics […]
John Ondrasik is standing up for Israeli hostages in the best way he knows how. Having written and performed songs with strong social messages over the last several decades, he is responding to the horrors of Hamas' October 7th attacks by rewriting the words to his hit song “Superman (It's Not Easy)”. Ondrasik's revised lyrics turn pain into resilience, but why aren't other artists speaking out? Ondrasik has sung about 9/11, about Afghanistan, about Ukraine, and about terror attacks in Israel. But he is almost alone in the music industry. Why are artists so afraid to do the right thing, and stand against terrorism? John Ondrasik is a Grammy-Award nominated singer-songwriter who has spent the last several decades writing deeply personal songs with strong social messages in six studio albums featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements under his hockey moniker, Five for Fighting. Most recently, John has been using his platform to advocate for Israel and denounce the holding of Israeli hostages and the Oct. 7th attacks by the terrorist group Hamas. He has recently updated the words of his song Superman to highlight Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, and the other hostages still held by Hamas.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.Listen to Superman here.
ShownotesSometimes life can feel like an endless game of waiting. Waiting for seasons to change, the school year to end, for life to begin. How can we use our time of waiting to grow closer to God? Join Andrea and Jennifer as they discuss this topic and relate it to the idea of waiting for our grief and suffering to end and also share an update on their word of the year and summer plans. LinksWaiting is Not Easy by Mo WillemsS4 E13 Saints Who Get It: Saint Gemma Galgani with Allison GingrasBlessed Solanus Casey St. Francis de Sales QuoteS4 E1 Picking Up the Pieces (Word of the Year episode)The Allender Center PodcastThe Place We Find Ourselves with Adam YoungMedjugorje ScriptureLamentations 3:25-26Acts 1: 6-7Revelations 21:4Matthew 7:20Prayers mentioned in this episode Mourning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.St. Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Prayer for the souls of JoAnn Sampona and Bobby Woodlieff, who both recently passed away Journaling QuestionsWhat is the hardest thing you've ever had to wait for?What can we do in the midst of our waiting, during our times of suffering?What are some gifts or graces you have discovered in the waiting or in the throws of suffering?How can you open yourself up more to prayer? Do you feel more drawn towards the rosary, novenas, or other rote prayers?Have you found yourself suffering from anxiety as a result of waiting for “the other shoe to drop,” as Jennifer mentioned?When was the last time you stopped to “smell the roses” or slowed down? What are you thankful for?Do you find yourself focusing on the glass half empty or half full?What is your mourning glory?We want to encourage you to subscribe to the podcast. You can find us on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts, and more. You can also follow us on both Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to also check out our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. There you'll find links to all of our episodes, shownotes, resources such as books recommendations, articles, and more. We'd also love to hear your mourning glory stories, answer your questions, or know about topics you'd like to hear us discuss so be sure to email us. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us all as we continue on our journeys. God bless, everyone!
History's greatest investor - The man who turned $100 into $5.5 million and long time CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, is retiring. So we're unpacking 4 lessons from his writings and example that changed our investing lives, and that will make you a better long term investor. In this episode we cover: The stats that prove Buffet is the investing GOAT, and an example worth looking to The four lessons:1. Investing is Simple, Not Easy, 2. Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market, 3. Boring investing = exciting returns, 4. Do less, and let compounding do its thingPlus, Did Buffett ever read our book we sent him? Our reflections on his impact on Equity Mates.Links Referenced:
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Daniel DelPurgatorio (MARSHMALLOW, TALES FROM THE BLACK FREIGHTER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From how stealing one of his Dad's VHS tapes informed his love for genre cinema… to a chance meeting at Warner Brothers that led to co-directing the WATCHMEN animated film TALES FROM THE BLACK FREIGHTER… to how his experience in animation and visual effects informed his craft in creating a wholly unique horror film like MARSHMALLOW… to the trials of shooting a low budget horror film at night with a cast that was mostly made up of kids (quick answer: NOT EASY!)… to how he built chemistry amongst his young cast… to how they came up with the grassroots marketing campaign used to great effect at festivals… to winning “Best Film” and “Best Director” at Panic Fest 2025 and more! (Warning: There are spoilers near the end…you've been warned!)
Kevin sits down with John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—for a heartfelt conversation about the stories behind his biggest hits, what it's like performing with a string quartet, and why he's excited to return to the stage in Omaha. From “Superman (It's Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” hear how John approaches songwriting and how he's evolved as an artist over the years. Don't miss Five for Fighting live at The Admiral in Omaha with a string quartet—details and tickets at admiralomaha.com. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to the Pops and Hisses podcast: https://linktr.ee/popsandhisses Mentioned in This Episode:
Welcome back FairDinkum fam! This week we have got a highly recommended guest for some time now, but alhamdulilah he's made the time to sit with us the couch to tell his story, Mr Taofiq Olo! In this episode, Part 1 of 2, we spoke about his early days of playing football (soccer), building and hustling in high school with his bros to going through the ranks of English Premier League youth systems and the test and challenges that came with it. One of our personal favourite storytelling episodes and guaranteed you guys will love this! Let us know of your thoughts in the comments! Follow Taofiq on his journey at: TikTok: @tao97_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taofiqolo/ Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairdinkumau/?hl=en TikTok: @fairdinkumau For the visual lovers out there: YouTube: https://youtu.be/jf5WfaxaBlI Hope you guys enjoy! 0:00 Intro 0:44 Preview Clip 2:05 “Aussies Don't Realise How Nice Life Is Here!” 7:55 “London is a Melting Pot of Opportunities, But It's Not Easy” 22:05 Tall Puppy Syndrome in Australia is WILD! 25:30 “Australia is 5-10 Years Behind with Everything” 17:56 The High School Tournament That Took Taofiq to Premier League Football! 23:20 Hustling, Making Deals, Selling Candy in High School 29:20 Released at 16: “Going Back to School Hurt Me” 33:50 “If Nike Academy Don't Sign Me Now, I'm Done with Football” 38:00 I Got Put Straight into Nottingham Forest First Team! 45:10 Nike Academy Changed My Life! 50:50 Burnley Lifeline 54:43 Living Away From Home, Setting High Standards 58:35 “Wear Your Burnley Top to Your Driving Test and You'll Pass!” 1:01:50 Football Is The WORST Business In The World! 1:07:00 Things Went DARK: “I Didn't Suffer To Come To The UK For You To Be Like This!” 1:09:03 Everyone's On Their Own Journey To Islam, Even If You're Born Muslim 1:13:02 “I Proper Felt Like a Wasteman, I Felt Like I Let Everyone Down”
We lost but we won and boy did it feel that way! LAFC FINALLY slay the dragon in Columbus and it was NOT EASY to get there. The commentors were unhinged, Travis, Darren, and Vince were having breakdowns, and one man sent us $99.99 for what we can only assume was feet pics. AND WE COST MORE THAN THAT. This post-game is the longest we've ever done, and honestly, you can skip the last hour if you want. You won't be missing anything. TIME TO TAKE DOWN MESSI FOLKS!!! We love you, byeeeee.Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this episode of the "Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast," hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Austina De Bonte, an expert in gifted education. Austina who transitioned from a successful career in technology at Microsoft to pursue her passion for gifted education, shares her multifaceted experiences and research. She highlights the challenges and strategies associated with equitable identification of gifted students, particularly focusing on twice exceptional students—those who are both gifted and have a learning difference or disability. Dr. De Bonte emphasizes the importance of using methods such as local norms and or-based rules in testing to provide a more inclusive and accurate identification process. She also addresses the stereotypes and assumptions associated with giftedness and the need for a broader understanding of the complexities involved. Throughout the episode, Dr. De Bonte explores the significance of re-evaluating the terminology used in gifted education, supporting the shift from "gifted" to "highly capable" to mitigate misconceptions. Additionally, she offers valuable insights for parents navigating the educational system with twice exceptional children, encouraging a deeper exploration of underlying issues that may affect a child's performance. Listeners will gain an understanding of how Austina's approach intertwines creative educational experiences with systematic solutions, ultimately advocating for a more comprehensive and equitable gifted education landscape. The episode provides valuable perspectives for educators, parents, and administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of gifted education and foster creativity in the classroom. About Dr. Austina De Bonte: Dr. Austina De Bonte is President of WA Coalition for Gifted Education, Past President of NW Gifted Child Association, Advisor to The G Word documentary, and a consultant at Smart is not Easy. She specializes in helping families get to the root cause(s) of their kids' twice exceptional challenges. Her signature style combines her experience as a parent of grown 2e students and family consultant along with synthesized research, current district practices across Washington State, and cutting-edge neuroscience. She has a Masters degree from MIT (1998), and an Ed.D. from Bridges Graduate School (2024), where her dissertation was titled “Beyond Universal Screening: Practices and Attitudes that Promote Equity in an Accelerated Program.” Learn more about her at Smart is Not Easy. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and join their Creativity Network for Educators at Curiosity2Connect! Check out our Podcast Website to dive deeper into Creativity in Education! For more information on Creativity in Education, check out: Matt's Website: Worwood Classroom Cyndi's Website: Creativity and Education
Federal Retirement is Not Easy! The good news? We are here to help. In this fast-paced educational Webinar, Elizabeth Inman will provide you with time-saving strategies and valuable advice to maximize your retirement income and protect your spouse and family. Elizabeth is a FERS Retiree and has not only walked through this process herself, but since then, has helped hundreds of Federal Employees just like you do the same. What you'll learn: • The 5 Trick Questions and How to Answer Them • The Additional Paperwork Required Besides the Application Form • The “Best Date for Retirement” that Won't Cost You Money • How to Safeguard FEHB and PSHB Health Plans Well Into Retirement • How to Navigate the “Surviving Spouse” Section of the Application • What to Avoid While Filling Out the Paperwork... and Much More! This Webinar is FREE! Simply register below for access:Federal employees: Are you considering the Voluntary Early Retirement offer? If so, do not miss this important training! Federal retirement is hard! We are here to help you maximize your retirement income and benefits. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/FERSpaperwork
In episode 1802, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by co-host of This Day In Esoteric Political History and lead producer on The Puzzler, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… Trump Executive Orders, Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Everyone Is Finally Realizing That The ADL Is Trash, New Research Sheds Light On Why People (And Primates) Pee In Groups and more! Trump Executive Orders Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk’s Straight-Arm Salute Everyone Is Finally Realizing That The ADL Is Trash ADL's Statement on Elon's "Awkward Gesture" The ADL Goes Full Bully Israel Security Forces Are Training American Cops Despite History of Rights Abuses Jonathan Greenblatt’s racist keffiyeh smear is another chapter in the ADL’s war on Palestinians Let’s Call the ADL What It Is: an Ally of Fascists New Research Sheds Light On Why People (And Primates) Pee In Groups Is peeing contagious, like yawning? Scientists studying chimps may have the answer L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory LISTEN: It's Not Easy by OfegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras open up about their personal journeys as caregivers, sharing the joys, struggles, and unexpected graces they've encountered while caring for their loved ones. Drawing inspiration from articles in the Catholic Mom archives, they explore practical tips, spiritual insights, and the unique challenges that come with this loving responsibility. Links in Show: The Seven Sorrows Rosary for Caregivers by Barb Szyszkiewicz Mom, Grandmother, Caregiver: It's Not Easy by Amanda Lauer Better than Self-Care by Kate Moreland
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While presidential elections often create tension and leave many feeling on edge, the stock market didn't share this level of apprehension. Remarkably, October was one of the least volatile months in history leading up to a presidential election. Although this might seem surprising, it's not entirely unusual. Markets frequently display greater resilience than we might expect. However, it's important to remember that volatility isn't always synonymous with selloffs or down days. As Morningstar Wealth Chief Multi-Asset Strategist Dom Pappalardo recently explained during his podcast appearance on Simple, but Not Easy, market activity post-election highlights the varied forms volatility can take. In his role, Pappalardo focuses on helping clients understand how Morningstar's research efforts translate into actionable portfolio management decisions.
“People want to know where your food comes from. Why shouldn't people know where your building materials come from?” —Gregory Wilson Many of the building materials we use in our homes and workplaces can pose serious health risks. From toxic chemicals like formaldehyde to hazardous plastics, these materials can negatively impact indoor air quality and overall well-being. Therefore, it's time to rethink the foundations of construction and seek out sustainable, plant-based alternatives that prioritize human health. Gregory Wilson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of HempWood®, a company revolutionizing the building industry with its eco-friendly, carbon-negative flooring solutions. With over 28 years of experience in the field, Wilson is on a mission to provide healthier, more sustainable materials for residential and commercial spaces. In this episode, Wilson discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the environmental and health benefits of Hempwood, the challenges of competing with cheaper but less sustainable options, and his plans for global expansion. Meet Gregory: Gregory Wilson is the founder of HempWood®, a company that produces sustainable building materials made from hemp fiber and soy protein. He has a background in business strategy, financial modeling, and product development, with experience in setting up operations in the USA and China. Gregory is also involved in other ventures such as SmartOAK Pty Ltd and QPC Partners, focusing on innovative and eco-friendly solutions in the real estate and manufacturing industries. He holds an MBA from Frostburg State University and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School. Website Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:47 Loving the Outdoors 05:40 The Only Carbon-Negative Flooring Company 14:00 Overcoming Challenges in Sales 18:49 Do Not Be a Minority Owner in Your Own Company 23:59 Expanding Global Reach 27:43 What People Care About Most 31:06 It's Not Easy to Do What's Right
Going Long Podcast Episode 470: It's Simple, Not Easy. How to Quickly Tell the Difference ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:17 - 00:49] Introduction to the show. [00:49 - 09:55] Billy explains how you can quickly tell the difference between what is simple to do or achieve and what is easy, recalling a conversation he had with his son who asked this question. [09:55 - 10:50] Billy wraps up the show. Featured Resources: Going Long Podcast Episode 466: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-466-your-powerful-addiction-to-the-paycheck/id1518643887?i=1000673935981 To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life. Be sure to connect with Billy! He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites: Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels
I think we can all agree that overthinking and overanalyzing are top traits that we spend too much energy on. This episode is a great reminder for how to help yourself find more peace and ditch the brain chaos with intentional living. I share my first encounter to a "MINDFULNESS" practice. In this episode, learn how I went from hating Mindfulness to>> becoming a women who intentionally practices mindfulness daily. The process to helping your overthinking is simple, but NOT EASY. Practice how to grow your mindful windows with me!1:1 Life Coaching for a more intentional life- learn moreStuck + Ready: Business Mentorship and Coaching Connect with Kaitlynn on IGLearn more about how to work with KaitlynnThank you for leaving a rating or review here
The crew finish the showdown with the Ghost Lights and try to get Sam and Elijah out of Angel City and reunited with their family. ★ CAST ★ Cassie playing “Catassie” (@punapologeticpodcast) Kaylee playing “Akane” (@animeigrrl) Leo playing “The Duke / Hubert" (@supossedlyleo) Mav playing “Declan” (@digitalclubhousetv) Mallo playing “Samantha” ( @themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) The next live stream will be Aug. 20th! You can also interact with the cast and crew by Tuesday at 6pm PT on https://www.twitch.tv/identeco. “Finding” Solace is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. Need new dice, or just want MOAR DICE! Check out our official sponsor Morags Dice: https://e52a7f.myshopify.com/ Creating a new character? Build your own custom mini with Hero Forge® and support the show: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=identeco Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.playidenteco.com/merch Get the game & missions: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14491/Humanoid-Games FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/humanoidhq ► 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanoidHQ ► X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoidgames ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identecogame — Intro by Mallo Intro Song: “It's Not Easy to Start Over” by Walking Hearts feat. Christine Smit Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2024 Humanoid Games, LLC.
Picture it! 1932. Western Australia. Emus were taking over. They were gobbling up and trampling farmers' wheat, and in turn, destroying their livelihoods. Something had to be done. So, the Australian government came up with a *novel* solution. They'd arm three members of the Royal Australian Artillery with machine guns. They figured those tall, flightless birds would be easy prey. They were wrong. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Brisbane Telegraph. “Emu Butchery - Machine Gun Offensive.” November 1, 1932. Brisbane Telegraph. “Emu Offensive - Birds More Than Hold Their Own - Setback for Gunners.” November 4, 1932. Brisbane Telegraph. “Emu Slaughter - Machine Guns and Drive.” October 17, 1932. Chisholm, A.H. “This Cruel Slaughter | Other Ways To Deal With Emus | Better Fences.” The Daily Telegraph, November 9, 1932. Cook, Richard, and Srdan Jovanovic. “The Emu Strikes Back: An Inquiry into Australia's Peculiar Military Action of 1932.” Romanian Journal of Historical Studies II, no. 1 (2019). Crew, Bec. “The Great Emu War: In Which Some Large, Flightless Birds Unwittingly Foiled the Australian Army.” Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/running-ponies/the-great-emu-war-in-which-some-large-flightless-birds-unwittingly-foiled-the-australian-army/. Daily Commercial News. “Charge of the First Australian Emuliers!” November 16, 1932. Daily News. “Emu Chasers Must Outstrip Peter Pan.” November 9, 1932. Daily News. “Gunners on Wild Emu Chase.” November 4, 1932. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. “Death to Emus | Campaign in West | Inspector To See Birds Do Not Suffer.” November 9, 1932. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. “Destruction of Emus.” December 3, 1932. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. “Wary Emus | Evade Machine-Guns | 1000 Rounds Fired.” November 5, 1932. Recorder. “‘Brass Hats' Assailed | Campion Settlers Complain of Retreat.” November 11, 1932. Robin, Libby, Robert Heinsohn, and Leo Joseph, eds. Boom & Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country. CSIRO Publishing, 2009. Singleton Argus. “Shooting of Emus | Thousands of Pounds Saved.” November 18, 1932. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/83438322. Stockton, Richard. “Why The Australian Army Waged The Great Emu War Of 1932 — And Lost.” All That's Interesting, October 3, 2021. https://allthatsinteresting.com/great-emu-war. The Canberra Times. “Emu War Again | 300 Killed in First Duel | Machine Guns Re-Issued.” November 12, 1932. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2317086. The Daily Telegraph. “Emu Armistice Resented | Withdrawal of Machine Guns.” November 10, 1932. The Daily Telegraph. “Lewis Guns Against Emus.” October 14, 1932. The Daily Telegraph. “Not Easy to Kill Emus | A Thousand Rounds Fired, 12 Dead.” November 5, 1932. The Daily Telegraph. “The Emu Is a Wily Bird - Gunners Get Only Dozen Victims - Ambush Fails.” November 4, 1932. “The Emu Wars - Only a Little Hilarious | Australia Explained,” December 6, 2021. https://www.australia-explained.com.au/history-shorts/the-emu-wars-only-a-little-hilarious/. The Evening News. “Emu War Still On | Birds Becoming Wary of Lewis Gunners.” November 22, 1932. The Examiner. “The Emu War.” November 8, 1932. The Kyogle Examiner. “Use Aeroplane | Fighting Emu Pest.” November 18, 1932. The News. “Emu War Opens - Gunners Replace Boys on Cycles - Had Long Poles.” November 3, 1932. The News. “Emu War Still On.” November 9, 1932. The News. “Farmers Want Machine Guns to Stamp Out Emus.” October 10, 1932. The News. “More Emus On Way | Big Flocks in Wake of Dead | Killers Busy.” November 8, 1932. The Northern Miner. “The Emu Pest | Queensland Control.” November 23, 1932. The Sun. “First Shot Fired in War on Emu.” November 2, 1932. The Sun. “Herded for the Slaughter - Machine-Gunners Await Emu Flock.” October 16, 1932. The Sun. “Honors With The Emus | Novel ‘War' In The West.” November 6, 1932. The Sun. “Kaiser Emu II. Wins.” November 11, 1932. The Sun. “On ‘Spot' - Chicago Methods - War on Emus - Machine Gunners.” October 12, 1932. The Sun. “The Emu War | Pest Being Driven Away.” November 5, 1932. The Sun. “Two Days' Vigil Brings Heavy Toll of Emus.” November 7, 1932. The Sunday Herald. “New Strategy In a War On The Emu.” July 5, 1953. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18516559. The Sydney Morning Herald. “Attack on Emus - Lewis-Gunners at Work - Fleeing Mob Struck.” November 3, 1932. The Sydney Morning Herald. “Attack on Emus - With Lewis Guns - Relatively Few Killed.” November 5, 1932. The Sydney Morning Herald. “Timely Rainfall Ends Emu Pest.” October 18, 1932. The West Australian. “Another Phase of the Emu Pest.” November 8, 1932. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32565197. Western Australia Makes War On Emus, 1933. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wA0PKeJqc. Western Mail. “Settlers Astonished.” November 17, 1932. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37767343. Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.
The Ghost Lights have seemingly kidnapped Elijah. The team have to come together to rescue him and decide to leave a lasting impression on them before they leave. ★ CAST ★ Cassie playing “Catassie” (punapologeticpodcast) Kaylee playing “Akane” (@animeigrrl) Leo playing “The Duke / Hubert" (@supossedlyleo) Mav playing “Declan” (@digitalclubhousetv) Mallo playing “Samantha” ( @themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) The next live stream will be Sept. 24th! You can interact with the cast and crew LIVE starting at 6pm PT on https://www.twitch.tv/identeco. “Finding” Solace is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. Need new dice, or just want MOAR DICE! Check out our official sponsor Morags Dice: https://e52a7f.myshopify.com/ Creating a new character? Build your own custom mini with Hero Forge® and support the show: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=identeco Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.playidenteco.com/merch Get the game & missions: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14491/Humanoid-Games FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/humanoidhq ► 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanoidHQ ► X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoidgames ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identecogame — Intro by Mallo Intro Song: “It's Not Easy to Start Over” by Walking Hearts feat. Christine Smit Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2024 Humanoid Games, LLC.
In this episode of "Flourish or Fold," I am very excited to share my profound discussion with bestselling author and keynote speaker Davin Salvagno on themes that are near and dear to me, resilience and life purpose. This episode delves deep into the challenges people face and how these challenges can serve as invitations to discover and embrace their purpose. We discuss how life's challenges can serve as invitations to discover and embrace one's purpose. Davin shares personal experiences, including his recent move to Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting that purpose is a continuous journey shaped by various moments. Davin emphasizes that resilience involves reframing challenges as growth opportunities. Below, we break down the key insights and actionable advice shared during this enlightening discussion.Understanding Purpose as a Continuous JourneyWe began by challenging the common notion that discovering one's purpose is a singular, life-defining moment. We reference a quote from Mark Twain, which states that the two most important days in a person's life are the day they are born and the day they discover their purpose. However, we both agree that this idea can be misleading.Key Takeaways:Purpose is Multifaceted: Purpose often manifests in multiple ways throughout our lives. It is not a single event but a series of moments and experiences that shape our understanding of who we are and what we are meant to do.Invitations and Signposts: Davin introduces the concept of "invitations" or "signposts" that guide individuals toward their purpose. These can be significant life events, challenges, or even subtle nudges that steer us in a particular direction.Actionable Advice:Reflect on Past Experiences: Take time to reflect on significant moments in your life. Identify patterns or recurring themes that may point toward your purpose.Stay Open to New Opportunities: Be open to new experiences and challenges, as they can serve as invitations to explore different aspects of your purpose.Reframing ChallengesDavin suggests a shift in mindset: challenges often happen for us, not to us. While some tragedies in life are inexplicable, most challenges can be reframed as opportunities for growth and learning.Key Takeaways:Growth Through Adversity: Challenges can serve as significant catalysts for uncovering our purpose. They often evoke deep emotions and lead us to want to help others facing similar struggles.No Pain is Wasted: Taryn resonates with this perspective, noting that every experience contributes to personal growth and character development.Actionable Advice:Reframe Your Challenges: When faced with a challenge, ask yourself what you can learn from the experience and how it can contribute to your growth.Seek Support: Surround yourself with supportive individuals who can help you navigate difficult times and provide perspective.Building ResilienceResilience is not just about enduring hardships but also about transforming those experiences into opportunities for growth and connection with others.Key Takeaways:Resilience as a Skill: Resilience can be cultivated through understanding that every experience contributes to our growth and understanding of who we are meant to be.Purpose Points: Davin introduces the concept of "purpose points," pivotal moments in life that shape one's character and understanding of purpose.Actionable Advice:Develop a Resilience Toolkit: Equip yourself with tools and strategies to build resilience, such as mindfulness practices, journaling, and seeking mentorship.Embrace the Journey: Understand that discovering your purpose is a continuous process. Embrace each moment and experience as part of your journey.Personal Challenges and SacrificesDavin shares his personal experience of moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, which he describes as one of the most challenging experiences of his life. This transition required significant sacrifices and brought about emotional struggles for his family.Key Takeaways:Prioritizing What Matters: Davin emphasizes the importance of being present for his family during this challenging time, allowing space for their emotions and struggles.Trust Over Clarity: He shares a quote from Mother Teresa, stating that she never had clarity, only trust, which resonates deeply with him during this season of uncertainty.Actionable Advice:Be Present: During times of transition, prioritize what is most important in each moment. Be present for yourself and your loved ones.Trust the Process: Even when the future is unclear, trust that your journey will reveal its purpose in time.Identifying and Combating Negative ThoughtsDavin discusses the concept of "thieves of purpose," which are thoughts that can rob individuals of their purpose and potential, such as comparison, fear, doubt, and the pursuit of success.Key Takeaways:Awareness of Negative Thoughts: Recognize and combat negative thoughts that undermine your sense of purpose.Success vs. Significance: While success can be fulfilling, it can also distract from the deeper significance of life, which lies in making a meaningful impact on others.Actionable Advice:Practice Self-Awareness: Regularly check in with yourself to identify any negative thoughts or beliefs that may be holding you back.Focus on Impact: Shift your focus from pursuing success to making a meaningful impact on others.This episode of "Flourish or Fold" serves as a powerful reminder that resilience and purpose are intricately connected. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their challenges as integral parts of their journey toward discovering and fulfilling their purpose. By reframing challenges, building resilience, and staying open to new opportunities, we can navigate life's transitions with trust and confidence.Final Thoughts:This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice for anyone navigating their own path toward resilience and purpose. Whether you're facing a major life transition or simply seeking to understand your purpose better, Davin's insights will inspire and guide you.Embrace the Journey: Remember that discovering your purpose is a continuous process filled with various moments and experiences.Cultivate Resilience: Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to build resilience and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.Trust the Process: Even when the future is unclear, trust that your journey will reveal its purpose in time.By following these insights and actionable advice, you can navigate your own path toward resilience and purpose, embracing the stories that await you on the other side.Connect with Davin Salvagno: Davin invites you to connect with him on social media and through his website to explore his valuable resources available: https://www.davinsalvagno.com/https://www.facebook.com/PurposePointhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/purposepointhttps://www.instagram.com/purposepoint_/ Here are some highlights of the episode to look forward to:Welcome Davin Saviano (00:01:59): Davin Saviano expresses excitement about discussing resilience and purpose with Dr. Taryn Marie.Mark Twain's Quote on Purpose (00:02:22): Discussion on the significance of discovering one's purpose beyond the day of birth.Purpose as a Daily Experience (00:02:58): Davin challenges the notion of purpose being a singular event, emphasizing daily discoveries.Invitation to Uncover Purpose (00:03:44): Exploration of daily signposts that guide individuals toward their life purpose.Hope in Challenges (00:06:09): Dr. Taryn shares her belief that pain is never wasted and contributes to personal growth.The Comma of Challenge (00:07:02): Davin explains the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth, not endings.Reflecting on Past Challenges (00:08:17): Discussion on how past challenges can provide strength and insight for current struggles.Purpose Points in Life (00:09:34): Davin introduces the concept of "purpose points" shaped by significant life challenges.Personal Journey and Move to Charlotte (00:10:00): Davin shares his family's recent move to Charlotte and the challenges it has brought.Navigating Family Challenges (00:12:52): Davin describes the emotional impact of the move on his family and their adjustment process.Trust Over Clarity (00:15:34): Davin reflects on the importance of trust during uncertain times rather than seeking clarity.Resilience in Family (00:17:26): Davin discusses how this challenging period is shaping resilience in his children.Uncovering Hidden Strengths (00:18:17): Dr. Taryn reveals the meaning of "silence" as uncovering hidden strengths within oneself.Understanding Salience (00:18:44): Discussion on the meaning of salience and its relevance to uncovering hidden strengths during challenges.The Journey to Purpose (00:19:28): Exploration of how challenges reveal personal strengths and contribute to discovering one's purpose.Perspective on Challenges (00:20:28): The importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles happening to us.Active Participation in Challenges (00:22:03): Davin discusses his family's active role in embracing challenges and faith in their journey.Challenges as Learning Experiences (00:23:29): Reflection on how challenges often serve a greater purpose beyond personal struggles.Personal Testimony of Challenges (00:24:53): Davin shares his life challenges and how they have equipped him to help others.Prayer for Clarity (00:26:33): A story about Davin's prayer for guidance regarding moving to Charlotte and its impact on his family.The Process of Surrender (00:28:15): Davin explains the importance of surrendering to faith during uncertain times and seeking divine direction.The Role of Writing in Purpose (00:29:20): Encouragement for his wife to write about their challenges as a source of inspiration for others.Purpose is Not Easy (00:30:26): Discussion on the misconception that finding purpose is simple, emphasizing the struggle involved.Thieves of Purpose (00:34:10): Introduction to Davin's upcoming book, which addresses mental barriers that hinder people from fulfilling their purpose.Honesty in Writing (00:37:12): Davin shares his struggle with writing his book while grappling with the same challenges he discusses.Recognizing Thieves of Purpose (00:39:19): Davin emphasizes the importance of recognizing and combating the obstacles that hinder our purpose.Final Thoughts on Resilience (00:40:12): Dr. Taryn expresses gratitude for Davin's insights and promotes his upcoming book and purpose summit.The Quest for Purpose (00:40:59): Taryn reflects on the journey of discovering one's purpose amidst uncertainty and ambiguity.Mark Twain's Insight (00:42:04): Taryn shares a quote about the importance of discovering one's purpose in life.Hansel and Gretel Metaphor (00:43:13): Taryn uses the story to illustrate how purpose is revealed gradually, like dropping pebbles along a path.Transforming Dark Times (00:48:01): Taryn discusses the power of storytelling in transforming personal struggles into light for others.Listening vs. Talking to Ourselves (00:50:32): Taryn highlights the balance between listening to our inner voice and actively reshaping negative thoughts.
https://ontargetpodcast.caDig this! On Target is back with another dynamite episode, spinning the wildest 45s straight from the heart of the music scene. Mod Marty's got a bag full of boss sounds, from smokin' soul stompers to far-out garage groovers that'll have you dancing in your Chelsea boots. Tune in, turn it up, and get ready to blast off on a trip through the coolest cuts on wax. This week, it's all killer, no filler — so don't blow your wig, baby. Just get with the action and let the music do the talking!-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Little Bitty Pretty One"Popular Five - Minit"The Walk"Jimmy McCracklin- London"Back... Shack... Track"Little Sonny & The Big Jay McNeely Band- Swingin'"What Made You Change Your Mind"The Monarchs - Sound Stage 7"I Should Have Treated You Right"Barbara Greene- Vivid"Happy Street"Stevie Wonder- Tamla"Soul Sister"Four Gents- HBR"Messin With The Kid"Tommy & The Rivieras- Cameo-Parkway"I Just Made Up My MindJon Gunn- Deram"Quittin' Time"Big Maybelle- Direction"Would You Believe"The Tempests- Smash"With These Eyes"The Fabulous Peps- Wee3"Watcha Been Doin'"Joann Garrett- Duo"If You Got To Leave Me"Herb Ward- RCA"It's All Over But The Shouting"The Malibu's- White Whale"Can't Judge A Book"Bobby Comstock- Ascot"It's Not Easy"? & The Mysterians- Norton"What Do You Think About That"The Plebeian Rebellion- Columbia"Unchain My Heart"Trini Lopez- Reprise
The team get caught in a shootout at Catassie's shop, but was that just a distraction for something bigger? ★ CAST ★ Cassie playing “Catassie” (@punapologeticpodcast) Kaylee playing “Akane” (@animeigrrl) Leo playing “The Duke / Hubert" (@supossedlyleo) Mav playing “Declan” (@digitalclubhousetv) Mallo playing “Samantha” ( @themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) The next live stream will be Aug. 20th! You can also interact with the cast and crew by Tuesday at 6pm PT on https://www.twitch.tv/identeco. “Finding” Solace is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. Need new dice, or just want MOR DICE! Check out our official sponsor Morags Dice: https://e52a7f.myshopify.com/ Creating a new character? Build your own custom mini with Hero Forge® and support the show: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=identeco Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.playidenteco.com/merch Get the game & missions: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14491/Humanoid-Games FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/humanoidhq ► 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanoidHQ ► X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoidgames ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identecogame — Intro by Mallo Intro Song: “It's Not Easy to Start Over” by Walking Hearts feat. Christine Smit Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2024 Humanoid Games, LLC.
The sermon from the Sunday, August 25, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Holiness When It's Not Easy” in the worship series “Back 2 Basics,” and scripture lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20 (Common English Bible).Support the Show.
Five strangers meet in a catoffee shop, and their lives are forever changed. ★ CAST ★ Cassie playing “Catassie” (punapologeticpodcast) Kaylee playing “Akane” (@animeigrrl) Leo playing “The Duke / Hubert" (@supossedlyleo) Mav playing “Declan” (@digitalclubhousetv) Mallo playing “Samantha” ( @themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) The next live stream will be Aug. 20th! You can also interact with the cast and crew by Tuesday at 6pm PT on https://www.twitch.tv/identeco. “Finding” Solace is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. Need new dice, or just want MOAR DICE! Check out our official sponsor Morags Dice: https://e52a7f.myshopify.com/ Creating a new character? Build your own custom mini with Hero Forge® and support the show: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=identeco Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.playidenteco.com/merch Get the game & missions: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14491/Humanoid-Games FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/humanoidhq ► 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanoidHQ ► X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoidgames ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identecogame — Intro by Mallo Intro Song: “It's Not Easy to Start Over” by Walking Hearts feat. Christine Smit Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2024 Humanoid Games, LLC.
It's NOT EASY! In the last Episode we imagined that there was Really an Easy Button. But the hard truth and reality is, at least for most of us - Life is Not Easy.It Is Easy to Join Me Today so Please Do!
Send us a Text Message.John Ondrasik is the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” went viral, he's both evolved and come back around full circle. He's written major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos and the CBS drama, Code Black. I truly enjoyed getting to know John, and I was struck by his good, down to earth nature. Plus, you can find him on Linkedin which I LOVE.Thanks for taking the time, John!
On episode 234, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Austina De Bonte about auditory processing differences. They discuss how these differences can often be mistaken for attention issues or social difficulties, and what it all means for everyday life. Dr. De Bonte shares some methodologies used for testing, accommodations that are available, and ground-breaking auditory therapies that have been found to help those dealing with auditory processing challenges. Takeaways Auditory processing differences can have a significant impact on how individuals experience the world and react to various situations. Processing differences can often mimic other traits, such as attention issues or difficulties with social relationships. Individuals with auditory processing differences may try to hide or compensate for their difficulties, which can be exhausting and impact their well-being. The Abled Kids Foundation specializes in auditory processing disorder and offers unique approaches to assessment and support. An ear filter device can improve word recognition by altering the timing between the ears. Low gain hearing aids and auditory therapies may provide some benefit, but their effectiveness is uncertain. Misophonia, a sensitivity to certain sounds, does not have many effective strategies for treatment. Accommodations such as preferential seating and FM systems in classrooms can help individuals with auditory processing differences. If you are a clinician and you are looking for accredited continuing education specific to neurodivergent clients, you should check out the Therapist Hub. You can join as a founding member and get 15% off the lifetime of your membership with the coupon code HubFM15. If you weren't able to attend the free course, Foundations of Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy, you can still take the course as a self-study here. This episode is brought to you by the Gifted Learning Lab, which offers resources and coaching for parents who want to feel more confident raising their intense or sensitive gifted and twice-exceptional kids and teens. Dr. Austina De Bonte is a consultant at Smart is Not Easy, specializing in helping families get to the root cause(s) of their kids' twice exceptional challenges. She also works with school district teams to improve equitable identification and service models. She is President of the WA Coalition for Gifted Education, Past President of NW Gifted Child Association, and an advisor to The G Word documentary. Dr. De Bonte's impressive credentials and experience also include being a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, making the list of People to Watch by Variations 2e (2020), and being a recipient of the NAGC Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award (2023), the WAETAG Advocacy Award (2019), and three PTA Outstanding Advocate awards. Augustina has a Masters degree from MIT (1998), and an Ed.D. from Bridges Graduate School (2024), where her dissertation was titled “Beyond Universal Screening: Practices and Attitudes that Support Equity in an Accelerated Elementary Program.” BACKGROUND READING Austina De Bonte's website Facebook
Here is a sneak preview of the latest Pod Fresh episode where Jay Morrissey (The Emu War, Hot Dad Productions) joins me to discuss the second side of So Fresh Hits of Winter 2002Tracklisting1. Kosheen – Catch2. Toya – I Do!!3. Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth4. Five for Fighting – Superman (It's Not Easy)5. U2 – Walk On6. Grinspoon – Chemical Heart7. 1200 Techniques – Karma8. H-Blockx featuring Turbo B – The Power9. Natalie Imbruglia – Wrong Impression10. Pink – Get the Party StartedTo hear the full episode and many more like it become a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/dykwiaCheck out the Emu War in select cinemas now https://umbrellaent.com.au/movie/the-emu-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're discussing, "It's Not Easy" from the EP, "Duet All Night Long" Another episode discussing a cover!!! Hosted by Adam Wallace (The Ska Mailman) Gary Mastriano (Backyard Superheroes) and Matt Vest (On the Upbeat) Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X @EverySongSucks Send us an email at EverySongSucksPod@gmail.com and do me a favor and follow me on TikTok: The Ska Mailman Listen to Gary's band, Backyard Superheroes, and the new single Mass Hysteria Feat. Coolie Ranx! Join us next week for... "Lost Cause"
Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 242 with our guest John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting. We discuss his partnership with Tullman Community Ventures to start the Music Matters Challenge, a national online music challenge for underfunded Schools. The Challenge involves the song ”Let Music Fill My World.” a song he wrote with students from Farragut Career Academy in Chicago. We also discuss songwriting and the global impact of his songs including “OK,” and “Superman (It's Not Easy),” and more!. For more information visit: https://letmusicfillmyworld.com https://fiveforfighting.com/bio/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/ Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/hashtag/noshockpod. Libsyn website: https://nothingshocking.libsyn.com For more info on the Hong Kong Sleepover: https://thehongkongsleepover.bandcamp.com Help support the podcast and record stores by shopping at Ragged Records. http://www.raggedrecords.org New - Nothing Shocking Podcast Best of 2024 Apple Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nothing-shocking-podcast-2024/pl.u-NP2Ws7135YR
This week we're discussing, "Uniform of Destruction" from the compilation, "Runnin' Naked Through a Cornfield" Our first episode discussing a cover!!! Hosted by Adam Wallace (The Ska Mailman) Gary Mastriano (Backyard Superheroes) and Matt Vest (On the Upbeat) Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X @EverySongSucks Send us an email at EverySongSucksPod@gmail.com and do me a favor and follow me on TikTok: The Ska Mailman Listen to Gary's band, Backyard Superheroes, and the new single Mass Hysteria Feat. Coolie Ranx! Join us next week for... "It's Not Easy"
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I had one of the best days of my radio career: I got to speak with one of my favorite musical artists of all time - John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting. His albums Slice and Bookmarks are two of my favorite albums ever, and "Superman (It's Not Easy) is my favorite song of all time. I was a Superman fan from a young age, so naturally, the song resonated with me because of that. My dad would rock me to sleep to the song most nights. I'll forever connect the song with my dad and I growing up. Over the years, the song has taken many forms for me, and it has gotten me through some hard times. Townsquare Spotlight w/ John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting Hence why it was an honor to speak with John Ondrasik this weekend. John and I talk about his latest "Music Matters Challenge" in conjunction with Music in Our Schools Month. We also talk about how John is no stranger to writing songs with strong social messages. His latest single "OK" dives into the catastrophes happening in Israel. John shares accounts of his recent visit to Israel and performing for refugees. Lastly, we talk of the legacy songs like "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years" have had on the social consciousness. Catching Up w/ GRAMMY Nominated Five For Fighting In the two decades since Five for Fighting's first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), has released six studio LPs, including the platinum-certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything;” and the top-10 charting “Two Lights,” along with an EP and live albums. A post 9-11 anthem, Ondrasik performed “Superman (It's Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and placed him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It's Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Sopranos,” and the CBS drama, “Code Black.” For more information visit: www.fiveforfighting.com. Five For Fighting's "Music Matters Challenge" for Music in Our Schools Month Tying in with "Music In Our Schools Month,"GRAMMY® nominated John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures, announce the “Music Matters Challenge,” which launched on March 26, and is running through April 30; with the Grand Prize winners to be announced on May 14. The national online music challenge asks Americans to create an original rendition of the song “Let Music Fill My World,” a song recorded and written by Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik and students of the Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois; while sharing their own story of a time where music greatly impacted them, changed their life, or moved them to where they remember that story today. The challenge is designed to spotlight the magic of music and bring awareness to the generational impact of removing music from schools. To enter the contest, visit: www.letmusicfillmyworld.com. Let Music Fill My World Let Music Fill My World The “Music Matters Challenge” is hosted by “Let Music Fill My World,” an organization founded by The Tullman Family Office, and is on a mission to ensure that every child in America has access to music education in their schools. Two Grand Prize winners will be awarded – one for individual entries: $10,000 in cash, plus the opportunity to participate in selecting a music teacher for an under-resourced school to receive a salary of up to $300,000 for three years; and one for school entries, where the winning school receives a $25,000 school grant. Let Music Fill MY World Let Music Fill MY World “Let Music Fill My World” was created to ensure every child in America has access to music education in their schools with efforts to put the mission in action by Placing Music Teachers in Schools - every year, the Tullman Family Office will fund at least one full-time music education teacher in a school in America that does not have one, for a three-year salary up to $300k. Maximizing Fundraising for Music Education Nationwide by paving a path for significant fundraising opportunities through concerts and other artistic ventures with iconic artists to increase nonprofit funding in support of music education in schools and Increasing Congressional Attention on Federal Funding for Music Education by using the Let Music Fill My World platform to urge Members of Congress to support robust funding for music education in schools. Says Ondrasik, "In speaking with philanthropist Cayley Tullman about how we can best support music in the schools in inner-city Chicago, I thought of my mom, Anna Marie. Mom was a USC music grad and piano teacher. When LA Unified cut all music funding for schools in the 1970s, she volunteered at Van Gogh Elementary School and began putting on full musicals with the 5th and 6th grade classes. The impact that my mother had on me, and my classmates resonates over 50 years later. Many students still keep in touch with my mom, and for the most, music has continued to be instrumental in their lives. That is why I was so proud to collaborate with students at Farragut Academy in Chicago in writing “Let Music Fill my World.” Though the title was mine, the lyrics are the kids! That effort, due to the Tullman Family Office, now provides a full-time music teacher for three years at Farragut! Lives will be changed for the better. The “Music Matters Challenge” will bring our mission and efforts to the nation, raising awareness for music in the schools while letting everyone sing and lend their voice to such a critical cause while having fun, and again, participating in a prize that will bring another full-time music teacher to a school in desperate need.” Adds Cayley Tullman, President of The Tullman Family Office and former U.S. Diplomat: "I remember sitting on the floor in front of the couch at my grandparents' home in California, mesmerized watching my Uncle Stan play guitar and sing. Stan struggled with mental health and addiction, but when playing music, he shined so bright. ?Looking back, I believe music was his solace and gave him a way to express himself that he could not do with words alone. ?I miss him a lot and know he would be proud of our mission to connect more young people with the magic of music.” Stay up to date on all things “Let Music Fill My World,” and the “Music Matters Challenge” on socials here. Check out video message from John Ondrasik and Cayley Tullman. Five For Fighting's "OK" is Not a Political Message, But a Moral One John recently released a new single/music video, “OK” – a composition that expresses Ondrasik's heartfelt view about the October 7th Hamas attacks in Israel, while addressing the cultural aftermath both in America and around the world. Michael Ramirez, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, drew the single cover image. The State of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Minister both shared the video. Ondrasik states, “'OK' is not a political message, but a moral one. A call to action. The final image of the ‘OK' music video is Martin Luther King and his historic call to every man and woman on this earth: ‘He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.' Thankfully, as happens in the darkest of times, there are heroes in our midst. Some are in this video, several have names that we know, others will never be known.”
Five for Fighting, the stage name of singer/singwriter John Ondrasik, has some crazy timing. He popped over to Israel for a five day immersion in the reality and the pain of our post-October 7th reality. And he was in Tel Aviv on the night that the Islamic Republic of Iran launched more than 300 attack drones and ballistic missiles at us. As we now know, 99% of the offensive weapons were intercepted. Beyond miraculously. But within minutes of Ondrasik performing his amazing new song – “OK” – about October 7th and this seriously messed up world we live in – the Home Front Command issued directives country-wide for everyone to seek shelter. Iran was attacking imminently. We were told 24-48 hours. It turned out to be much less. Ondrasik could have left that night – he was travelling with his young son. But he did not. He stayed. And that tells you everything you need to know about the man. Thank you, John. He performed on Saturday night at Hostage Square at the big weekly support rally for hostages and their families. Moments after he finished his set I went backstage to congratulate him on a magnificent and moving performance. Within minutes we were all hurrying home. I caught up with John on Saturday midday - as we were waiting to see what Iran would do - and we had a great talk about the moral cowardice in the west that is emboldening violent extremism. He understands that it's not just about Israel but that western democracy and freedoms are threatened by this surge of Marxist and extreme Islamist violence. Since the introduction to this podcast was recorded, the 7-year old Beduin girl who I mention having been critically injured, has died. Her tragic fatality is the only one. A number of people were injured by missile and drone debris and there was some damage to a major Israeli Air Force base. Ondrasik stayed on for the full five days. Five for Fighting. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing high alert regarding Iran and its proxies in the region, he was unable to visit the site of the Nova music festival. But I am confident that John Ondrasik will be back. Not only is his music beautiful but he is one of those rare artists who has a moral backbone and is speaking out, no matter the consequences. The world needs more John Ondrasiks. Five for Fighting. Go Leafs!You really don't want to miss this amazing discussion. Or the video for the song. “OK.”Except. We are so not OK.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In the two decades since Five for Fighting's first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), has released six studio LPs, including the platinum certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything;” and the top-10 charting “Two Lights,” along with an EP and live albums. A post 9-11 anthem, Ondrasik performed “Superman (It's Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and placed him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It's Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Sopranos,” and the CBS drama, “Code Black.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe
The "Superman (It's Not Easy)" superstar, John Ondrasik, of Five for Fighting, is my guest today! John's here to invite folks to enter the "Music Matters Challenge", an exciting opportunity to support music in an under resourced school. John is of the belief that music is NOT extracurricular. In the face of budget cuts and reprioritization of funding, he and Tullman Community Ventures are on a mission to ensure every child in America has access to music education in their schools. Join him on this quest, and join us in this conversation today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For people of a certain age, who entered adulthood around the turn of the last century, the music of Five for Fighting is a cultural touchstone. The song, "Superman (It's Not Easy)" was an anthem post 9/11. John Ondrasik, the man who is Five for Fighting, performed it at the 2001 Concert for New York. Ondrasik, who will be playing the Fargo Theater in Fargo on March 26, accompanied by a string quartet, has never been shy about tackling controversial issues with his music. He wrote a song critical of the way American troops were ordered to depart Afghanistan. He wrote a song in support of Ukraine in their fight against the bloody, revanchist aggression of Vladimir Putin's regime. Most recently, Ondrasik has weighed in on the war between Israel and Hamas. Called "OK," it juxtaposes images of the Hamas terror attack on Israelis, and Hamas sympathizers here in America supporting it, with a call for moral clarity on the issue. Ondrasik joined this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the song, and the dangers of artists taking on touchy political issues. "I think it's the right thing to do," he said when I asked him why he would take the risk of releasing these songs. "If I was 22 years old and trying to have a career in the music industry would I still be writing these songs? I don't know," he said. "I hope so." He noted that these issues -- Ukraine, Israel, Afghanistan -- are not necessarily partisan. Actor Debra Messing, an outspoken liberal, and right-wing talk radio host Mark Levine agree on Israel, he pointed out. The positions on Ukraine don't break down neatly along ideological or partisan lines either. Ondrasik said he doesn't consider the politics of these situations when he chooses to write about them. "OK" is a moral message, not a political one, he claims. But he did say there is an overall leftward bias in his industry. "If Donald Trump had been responsible for that Afghanistan disaster I'd probably have a Grammy in my hand." If you interested in attending Ondrasik's show in Fargo, you can purchase tickets at FiveforFighting.com or on the website for the Fargo Theatre. Also on this episode, my co-host Ben Hanson and I discuss Gov. Doug Burgum's refusal to say whether he'd certify the 2020 election, and the recent NDGOP presidential caucus vote. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.
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The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon - "Life in God is Abundant, Not Easy"
The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon – “Life in God is Abundant, Not Easy” (Contemporary)
Kira interviews Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik (“Superman”, “It's Not Easy) about his latest single in support of Israel. Faith, family, culture and Glam Rock…no topic is off limits on JLTY and John met the bar. “Clearly, the causes of the moral decline on our campuses, in our culture, and institutions have been growing and metastasizing for decades. An inability to clearly call out the horrors of Hamas' terrorist atrocities is not the root of the problem; it is the symptom of a deeper decay. We can look away no longer. Evil is on the march and wears many faces.This is a time for choosing.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGYnkzeWxDw
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Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you have your chocolates and are ready to listen to today's episode. We are finally back from DC where we covered the free speech trial of the century with our latest podcast: Climate Change on Trial. In case you didn't know, Mark Steyn was sued by Penn State climate scientist and activist, Michael Mann for defamation. By having actors reenact court transcripts verbatim, we brought you the most exciting exchanges from the courtroom. If you haven't listened to the podcast, now is the time! Find the whole trial on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Also in this episode, we interview John Ondrasik, the man better known as Five for Fighting. He's a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter of hits like Superman, and It's Not Easy. He even wrote a song for us for the Gosnell movie, "We Are the Innocent." Today he joins us to discuss his latest song: “OK”. It's about the horrors that took place on October 7th and the shocking response from the world following it. And since it's Valentine's Day, we end with a delightful recipe from the archives: a chocolate lava cake. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ap-scoop/message
For non-Spotify listeners, here is the commentary portion of this week's musical episode without any of the songs included. Here's the playlist: 100 in a 55 by Pop Evil Hero by Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott Smokin' & Ridin' by Ja Rule Downfall by Matchbox 20 So Right by Dave Matthews Band Lessons in Love, Hope, and Faith - Part 1 The Road by Sister Hazel The Artist in the Ambulance by Thrice Lose Yourself by Eminem Race Against Time II by Ja Rule On the Grind by Nelly feat. King Jacob What I Learned Out On the Road by Kid Rock Tonight by Charlie Robison Honorable mentions: Last Kiss by Pearl Jam How to Save a Life by The Fray Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five for Fighting The Change by Garth Brooks Think of Me by Tracy Lawrence Wherever You Will Go by The Calling Hold My Hand by Hootie & The Blowfish Ride Wit Me by Nelly Utha Side by Nelly Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbit Can't Believe by Sister Hazel Let the Fire Burn by Sister Hazel Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin Another One Bites the Dust by Queen Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult Rescue by Lauren Daigle Jody's YouTube Channel Support the show Check out our (non-Spotify) website What's on your mixtape? Email any time: thekppod@gmail.com
Our guest on the podcast today is Howard Gleckman. He is the author of a book called Caring for Our Parents and an expert on the topic of aging and caregiving. Howard is also a senior fellow at the Urban Institute where he is affiliated with the Tax Policy Center and the Program on Retirement Policy. He also writes a tax and budget policy blog called TaxVox, which is available at Forbes.com. Before joining the Urban Institute, he was a senior correspondent in the Washington Bureau of Businessweek.BackgroundBioUrban InstituteTaxVox blogCaring For Our Parents, by Howard GleckmanLong-Term Care and Cognitive Decline“Is Long-Term Care a Predictable Need, or an Unexpected One?” by Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, April 15, 2022.“The U.S. Needs to Help Seniors and Their Families Navigate Long-Term Care,” by Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, Oct. 11, 2022.“The Quiet Struggles With Those Living Alone With Memory Loss,” by Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, July 18, 2023.“Which States Provide the Best—and Worst—Long-Term Care Services?” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Oct. 2, 2023.“Why Are Care Delivery Models for People With Dementia Developing so Slowly?” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, June 27, 2023.“FDA Has Approved the Anti-Alzheimer's Drug, Leqembi. What You Need to Know,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, July 6, 2023.“Experts Raise Questions About the Safety of Anti-Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, April 25, 2023.“Aging in Place Is all the Rage, But It's Not Easy,” by Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, March 21, 2022.Cost of Care“Medicaid Will Pay for a Common Alzheimer's Test But It May Not Be Reliable,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Jan. 9, 2024.“Why Medicare Is Right to Negotiate Drug Prices,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Aug. 30, 2023.“The Biggest Barrier to New Anti-Alzheimer's Drugs May Be Cost, Not Medicare Rules,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, June 14, 2023.“The War Over Whether Medicare Should Pay for new Anti-Alzheimer's Drugs,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, May 17, 2023.“The U.S. Predicts Big Increases in Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Costs,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, April 14, 2023.“Should You Enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan?” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Nov. 1, 2022.Government and Policy“CMS' New Transparency Rule Can Help ‘Weed Out a Few Bad Actors' but Won't Impact Deals Much, Other Factors at Play,” by Shelby Grebbin, skillednursingnews.com, Dec. 6, 2023.“Forbes' Gleckman: Biden's PE Ownership Scrutiny Is ‘Two Beats Behind,'” by Amy Stulick, skillednursingnews.com, April 28, 2022.“Who Really Owns Nursing Homes, and How the Feds Are About to Learn More,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Nov. 27, 2023.“Should State Long-Term Care Insurance Funds Invest in Stocks?” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, June 22, 2023.Caregivers“Forget National Caregivers Month. Think About What Family Caregivers Need,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Nov. 7, 2023.“For the First Time, Traditional Medicare Will Pay to Support Family Caregivers,” by Howard Gleckman, howardgleckman.com, Aug. 23, 2023.OtherLotsa Helping HandsMedicare.govFive-Star Quality Rating System
In our latest podcast episode, Miranda dives into 2 of Street Parking's core values that will be the driving message and mission for the community in 2024: Growth Simple. Not Easy. Over the next few weeks we will be hearing more about these - as well as the other values that our team is excited to share with you.
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Network marketing is definitely NOT EASY! It is hard but it' so worth it. Allan Blain shares how to overcome these challenges and obstaclesWho is Allan BlainAllan Blain and his wife Nicole was a customer of their company's products for 15 years before they decided to launch their business.7 years later, they became the #1 team in North America for their $250M company and have built a team of 12,000 people worldwide.Allan is also the best-selling author of the book, Life's Hard Succeed Anyway and also has his own podcast.Allan and Nicole have been married for over 31 years, have 6 children and live in Nashville, TennesseeThis is Allan's third time on MLM Nation. He was previously on episode 379 and 721Favorite Quote"Everything is hard until it gets easy""To free yourself, stop listening to the advice of others since they don't know what they're doing anyway!"Recommended Books Consistency Pill by Simon ChanPower of Positive Leadership by Jon GordonEnergy Bus by Jon GordonRecommended Online AppBoardsRecommended Prospecting ToolTeam Video Contact InfoAllan Blain on Facebook, Instagram and www.allanblain.com
In this episode: it's not easy it's simple, the flywheel, being consistent, skilling up, the gift of time, and what money can provide. This week we are joined by founder and creator of ConvertKit, Nathan Barry to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and how the fundamentals of FI helped drive him to create and build a successful business. We often discuss the importance of skill stacking when on the journey to FI, but we sometimes forget to touch on the trial and error that comes with learning and creating something new for yourself. While you can't expect to start something new and be faced with little to no challenges, this leaves more opportunities for personal growth and important lessons! So whether it's learning a new side hustle or starting a business, it's important to remember that you may not always know how to do something perfect when you begin. You should not count yourself out or give up when you don't see instant results, but rather reach out to new communities and take the lessons in stride! Though it takes time and effort, it's worth it! Nathan Barry: Website/Newsletter: nathanbarry.com Twitter: @nathanbarry Business: convertkit.com Timestamps: 1:23 - Introduction 3:24 - Nathan and FI 15:56 - Not Burning the Boats 22:26 - It's Not Easy, But it's Simple/Unique Messengers 33:00 - Being Consistent, Showing Up, and Skilling Up 44:22 - The Flywheel 58:01 - What Money Can Provide/The Gift of Time 70:16 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Mr. Money Mustache Physician on FIRE "The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future" By Chris Guillebeau "Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life" by Bill Perkins The Tail End School of Greatness Podcast Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and FI Resources: Earn $1,050 or More With These 3 Cash Back Cards Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Find a new side hustle with one of our Educational Courses Commission-Free Investing with M1 Finance
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