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Lately, I've been thinking a lot about identity and how we lose pieces of ourselves over time, and what it looks like to slowly come back to who we've always been. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've been rediscovering about myself, why old things have been speaking to me so deeply, and how I'm creating a home with secondhand pieces.I'll also share practical tips for finding the best vintage pieces, defining your own style, working with limitations, using what you already have, and why paint might just be the most underrated tool in your home. This is part reflection, part practical guide, and a little love letter to old things, imperfect homes, and becoming more yourself.Podcast Episode Highlights:Thinking about our identities and coming back to ourselvesWhat I've rediscovered about myself recentlyWhat I've been finding latelyMy thoughts on old thingsTip #1: where I'm buying the best piecesTip #2: figuring out a styleTip #3: Limitations as a guide and not a roadblockTip #4: Look around your homeTip #5: Paint is the bestTip #6: Ask aroundFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Stay tuned for my new cookbook: The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Cookbook: Timeless Recipes That Fit Your Modern Life, coming SOON in October 2026!!Find photos of some of my recent old finds in this post: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/06/the-girl-who-saw-treasure-in-junk.htmlOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Skate, Paint, Heal: Rewiring Trauma into Flow with Brett Ashby Contemporary Performance Artist with 20+ Years of International Practice Creating Portrait Paintings While Rolling and Exploring Human Connection Brett Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, photography, video, sculpture, and installation, grounded in formal training and over two decades of international practice. He innovatively merges movement-driven painting with live performance, notably painting while skateboarding, to dissolve fear, balance, and synchronicity into layered, expressive works. His distinctive, gestural style unites physicality with compositional discipline, making each artwork a dynamic record of being present. Ashby's art radiates energy, vulnerability, and deep human connection, inviting the viewer to feel the resonance of body, space, and collective experience.Linkshttps://www.brettashby.com/https://www.instagram.com/brettashbyartist@brettashbyartist Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Artist,Cancer Survivor,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurial Mindset,Mental Health,Music Producer,Painter,Performing Arts,Trauma Recovery,Visual ArtsSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg.   In collision repair, we spend a lot of time talking about technology, ADAS, consolidation, and the future of the industry. But at the end of the day, success still comes down to something much more fundamental: doing great work consistently.   Today's guest is Israel Garcia of Merced Auto Body, a shop that has built a reputation around quality, craftsmanship, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement. Whether it's refining paint processes, investing in better equipment, improving air quality and filtration, or simply eliminating the small frustrations that get in the way of great repairs, Israel and his team are constantly looking for ways to get better.   We'll talk about his journey in the industry, the culture they've built at Merced Auto Body, and some of the operational changes that have helped improve consistency, efficiency, and quality in the refinish department.   Because sometimes the biggest gains don't come from doing something completely different — they come from doing the fundamentals exceptionally well.   Connect with Israel: https://www.instagram.com/mercedautobody/

Australian artist Chris Horder joins Art Wank to discuss a painting practice shaped by intuition, chance and decades of experimentation.Known for his atmospheric stain paintings, Horder draws on influences ranging from Eastern ink traditions to Abstract Expressionism, creating works that embrace unpredictability and the unexpected. In this episode, he reflects on leaving school early to pursue art, the influence of travel and literature on his thinking, and the ongoing search for meaning through painting.Chris shares insights into his studio process, the balance between control and accident, and the importance of remaining open to discovery. The conversation ranges from art history and bohemian life to the realities of sustaining a creative career.Horder is a finalist of multiple major art prizes and scholarships including the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship and Dobell Prize. His paintings are in major public and private collection in Australia and around the world.Chris is represented by Nanda Hobbs in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chuck Todd focuses this episode around a single, almost too-perfect metaphor: the reflecting pool Trump remade, where the paint is now visibly peeling off the concrete and the president is blaming vandals rather than his own shoddy work — a fitting symbol, Chuck argues, for a presidency defined by grandiose self-promotion and an inability to take responsibility for anything. He opens on the Iran fallout, where JD Vance is attending the latest round of negotiations while Marco Rubio is conspicuously MIA, MAGA is openly fracturing over the war and over support for Israel, and Trump's defenders are stuck trying to explain away an obvious capitulation.He warns that the Iranians have now learned to manipulate the markets the same way Trump does — opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz whenever they need cash — and that there will be no positives to come out of this war. From there Chuck pivots into one of his sharpest character indictments yet, arguing Trump is the worst role-model president in American history — a man who behaves like an elementary-school playground bully, and who constantly tries to steal other people's achievements.The contrast crystallized, Chuck says, in the split-screen of Obama's library dedication against Trump's UFC spectacle — the Obamas embodying the story of American meritocracy while Trump embodies inherited advantage squandered. That comparison leads Chuck into a genuinely nuanced reassessment of Obama's legacy: a successful president by traditional measures whose party nonetheless weakened badly on his watch, in part because there was no accountability for the financial crisis, no real effort to set up an heir apparent, and because Obama built a movement around himself rather than the party.He closes on Tuesday's pivotal New York primaries, where he argues the Democratic Socialists of America — led by Zohran Mamdani and AOC — are attempting a genuine takeover of New York Democratic politics, where the long-convenient "progressive" label is about to be torn apart to reveal the socialist faction underneath, and where the central question facing the entire party will be forced into the open: the socialist brand isn't automatically fatal, but it terrifies suburban voters, and a committed faction of supporters is all it takes to hijack a political party. Then, Paul Taylor — former executive vice president of the Pew Research Center and author of This Is Getting Old — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a sweeping, data-rich conversation about the generation that has dominated American political life longer than any other: the Baby Boomers. Taylor's framing is striking — voters keep electing presidents born in 1946, and no generation in American history has enjoyed the kind of political hegemony Boomers have held since becoming the largest voting bloc in the 1980s. He argues this dominance has had real consequences as America approaches its 250th birthday in a genuinely dark place: CEO pay has ballooned from a 20-to-1 ratio to 300-to-1 on the Boomers' watch, their decisions have fueled the very populist backlash now reshaping both parties, and — in a deep irony — they spent decades undermining public confidence in the very institutions that benefited them most, helping imprint Trump's "everything is rigged" worldview onto the broader public. Taylor offers a wealth of arresting data points: Jimmy Carter is the only Democrat to win a majority of the Boomer vote in the last 14 elections, and the United States is the only country on earth where a majority of citizens believe their fellow citizens are morally bad — a stunning measure of how thoroughly Americans have turned on one another. The conversation broadens into questions of national identity, demographics, and where the country goes from here. Taylor argues that America is fundamentally a creedal nation rather than a "blood and soil" one, that it has accepted far more immigrants than any other country (though he's candid that too much immigration too fast tends to produce political and cultural backlash, and that the shift toward majority non-white immigration over the past 60 years has been a profound change), and that today's young generation celebrates difference — but a mosaic, he cautions, still needs glue to hold it together. Boomers, he notes, are the last living generation to experience America as something close to a monoculture, and the last to remember segregated America firsthand, which shapes their politics in ways younger generations struggle to understand. Taylor doesn't shy away from the harder verdicts: the generalization that Boomers are a narcissistic generation, he says, is fair. He and Todd explore the demographic time bomb of declining birth rates and an inverting age pyramid (and whether AI and robotics might paradoxically reduce the need for a baby boom), and trace a fascinating through-line from Gary Hart to Graham Platner on how the television era forced politicians to perform their character for the public — and how both Platner and Trump ultimately channel the same anger at a broken system. Taylor closes on a cautiously hopeful note that the next wave of American politics could be a backlash against the current divisiveness, even as he braces for the possibility that his fellow Boomers may not love what they read in his book. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the Korean War and its lasting legacy on both American culture and geopolitics. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 The reflecting pool has become a metaphor for Trump’s presidency 05:30 JD Vance attending latest round of Iran negotiations, Rubio MIA 07:30 MAGA is divided over the Iran war and support for Israel 08:45 Trump’s defenders stuck trying to explain away capitulation to Iran 09:30 Administration threatening to purge any critics of the Iran deal 10:30 Much of the administration is more populist, less pro-Israel 13:00 Growing movement of isolationism in both parties 14:30 Iranians have learned from Trump how to manipulate the markets 15:15 Iran will open and close the Strait whenever they need money 16:00 There will be no positives coming out of the Iran war 17:15 Will Republicans pretend Trump won, or will they start to speak out? 18:30 Trump has been a terrible role model for young American boys/men 19:30 Trump is the worst role model president we’ve ever had 20:15 Trump’s behavior is like an elementary school bully 21:15 Crypto.com bribed Trump to get out of legal trouble 21:45 UAE bribed Trump get export controls for chips dropped 22:45 Trump pardoned J6 rioters, then tried to reward them with slush fund 24:00 At least 40 pardoned J6ers have reoffended & been arrested again 25:00 Trump sent troops into cities to intimidate them like a playground bully 26:00 Trump, like a kid, tries to steal other people’s achievements 27:00 Trump’s remake of the reflecting pool has been a disaster 27:45 Paint is peeling off the concrete from the pool, Trump blames vandals 29:00 It’s clear Trump wasn’t parented at all, not given character tests 29:45 Trump gets a pass for behavior we wouldn’t tolerate from a child 30:30 How do we assess Obama’s legacy when Trump was elected after him? 31:15 Obama library ceremony reminded us about what he did best 31:45 Obama library vs Trump’s UFC showed sharp contrast between the two 32:45 The Obamas embodied the story of American meritocracy 33:15 Trump was born on 3rd base, and always trying to steal home 33:45 Both Obama and Trump’s stories are American stories 35:00 As time passes it becomes harder to separate Obama from Trump 35:45 By traditional measures, Obama was a successful president 36:30 The Democratic party weakened during Obama’s presidency 37:00 Three things Obama could have done to strengthen his party 37:30 Public was upset there was no accountability for financial crisis 38:00 Obama didn’t help identify and set up an heir apparent for success 39:00 22nd amendment a mistake? Would the country be better with 3 Obama terms? 39:30 Obama built a movement around himself, leaving party weaker 40:30 New York holds its primary on Tuesday with major implications 41:30 The Democratic Socialists of America trying to shift the party left 42:00 The Democratic party is splitting into 3 camps 42:45 “Progressive” used to cover both progressives and socialists 43:15 Tuesday’s primaries will tear the cover off the socialism facade 44:15 Mamdani believes he’s leading a movement, challenging establishment 44:45 Mamdani and AOC trying to lead DSA takeover of NY Democratic politics 45:45 Mamdani trying to remake the Democratic party in his image 46:30 Can the DSA brand work in the suburbs and outside the 5 boroughs? 47:15 Dem leadership treated Mamdani like a liability, socialism only sells in cities 48:15 The socialist label isn’t automatically fatal, but it scares suburban voters 49:00 Tuesday will force Democratic candidates to fit into one of the boxes 49:45 A faction of supporters is enough to hijack a political party 58:45 Paul Taylor (This Is Getting Old) joins the Chuck ToddCast 59:45 Voters keep electing presidents born in 1946 01:00:30 No generation has had political hegemony like the Boomers 01:01:30 Since the 80s, boomers have been biggest voting bloc 01:02:15 America in a dark place as it prepares to celebrate 250 01:03:45 Disneyland opened in the 50s but has lost its egalitarian culture 01:04:30 CEO pay has gone from 20-1 to 300-1, boomers facilitated that 01:05:15 Boomers’ decisions have led to a major populist backlash 01:06:45 Boomers came of age during a period of deep division in America 01:08:45 During the 60s, people believed the system was built to do good 01:09:15 Trump’s “rigged” worldview has been imprinted on the public 01:10:30 Boomers undermined confidence in institutions that benefitted them 01:12:15 There’s always been a class distinction in the boomer generation 01:13:15 Carter is the only Democrat to win majority of boomer vote in past 14 elections 01:14:45 U.S. is the only country where majority thinks fellow citizens are morally bad 01:16:15 Boomers grew up with a sense of triumphalism after World War 2 01:17:15 American exceptionalism didn’t start with the boomers 01:18:15 America has accepted far more immigrants than any other country 01:19:15 Too much immigration leads to political and cultural backlash 01:20:15 In the last 60 years, most immigrants have been non-white, a big change 01:21:15 Today’s young generation celebrates differences, but a mosaic needs glue 01:22:45 Boomers are the last generation to experience America as a monoculture 01:25:00 American is a creedal nation, not a “blood and soil” nation 01:27:30 Americans are misinformed, but generally pragmatic and collaborative 01:28:45 Hopefully the next wave of politics is a backlash to our current, divisive politics 01:29:30 Boomers are the last living generation to experience segregated America 01:31:30 Despite current tensions, progress for women and minorities has happened 01:32:45 Expanding minority rights is a hard thing to pull off 01:33:30 Why has it taken so long to push boomers out of leadership? 01:34:45 Women’s liberation has led to declining birth rates 01:36:15 Inverted demographic chart is going to create problems 01:37:15 Will we need a baby boom if AI & robotics will perform many of the jobs? 01:39:15 The generalization that boomers are a narcissistic generation is fair 01:40:00 Is there a thru line between Gary Hart and Graham Platner’s character issues? 01:43:00 The television era forced politicians to present themselves to the public 01:44:30 Mainers will have to decide about Platner’s shortcomings 01:45:45 Platner & Trump channel anger at the system 01:49:15 Will your fellow boomers hate what they read in this book? 01:51:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Paul Taylor 01:52:00 ToddCast Time Machine - June 25th, 1950 01:52:15 The Korean War never ended 01:53:00 The Korean War has a strange place in American history 01:53:30 The Korean War memorial in DC is haunting 01:54:45 The Korean War produced a world we’re still living in 01:55:15 America’s approach to foreign intervention began in Korea 01:56:00 Before the war, South Korea was third world and impoverished 01:57:00 North Korea has become a repressive military regime, more dangerous 01:58:00 The fighting ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty 01:58:30 The DNZ is one of the most heavily fortified borders on earth 01:59:00 The first fighting between US and China was in Korea 01:59:30 Truman didn’t rely on congress for a formal declaration of war 02:00:30 Korea was really America’s first true “forever war” 02:01:30 Korea taught America to live with a problem rather than fix it 02:02:15 Korea was not a clear victory or a clear defeat 02:03:15 Ask Chuck 02:03:30 Where’s the best place to go for civics education for kids? 02:06:30 Have you thought about creating an “election manifesto”? 02:10:30 Are there guardrails around presidential interference in elections? 02:14:45 If you could warn the founders about one blind spot, what would it be? 02:18:00 What happens behind the scenes during a TV news anchor walk-off? 02:21:15 What has actually changed on the ground in Venezuela post-Maduro?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd focuses this episode around a single, almost too-perfect metaphor: the reflecting pool Trump remade, where the paint is now visibly peeling off the concrete and the president is blaming vandals rather than his own shoddy work — a fitting symbol, Chuck argues, for a presidency defined by grandiose self-promotion and an inability to take responsibility for anything. He opens on the Iran fallout, where JD Vance is attending the latest round of negotiations while Marco Rubio is conspicuously MIA, MAGA is openly fracturing over the war and over support for Israel, and Trump's defenders are stuck trying to explain away an obvious capitulation.He warns that the Iranians have now learned to manipulate the markets the same way Trump does — opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz whenever they need cash — and that there will be no positives to come out of this war. From there Chuck pivots into one of his sharpest character indictments yet, arguing Trump is the worst role-model president in American history — a man who behaves like an elementary-school playground bully, and who constantly tries to steal other people's achievements.The contrast crystallized, Chuck says, in the split-screen of Obama's library dedication against Trump's UFC spectacle — the Obamas embodying the story of American meritocracy while Trump embodies inherited advantage squandered. That comparison leads Chuck into a genuinely nuanced reassessment of Obama's legacy: a successful president by traditional measures whose party nonetheless weakened badly on his watch, in part because there was no accountability for the financial crisis, no real effort to set up an heir apparent, and because Obama built a movement around himself rather than the party.He closes on Tuesday's pivotal New York primaries, where he argues the Democratic Socialists of America — led by Zohran Mamdani and AOC — are attempting a genuine takeover of New York Democratic politics, where the long-convenient "progressive" label is about to be torn apart to reveal the socialist faction underneath, and where the central question facing the entire party will be forced into the open: the socialist brand isn't automatically fatal, but it terrifies suburban voters, and a committed faction of supporters is all it takes to hijack a political party. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the Korean War and its lasting legacy on both American culture and geopolitics. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 The reflecting pool has become a metaphor for Trump’s presidency 05:30 JD Vance attending latest round of Iran negotiations, Rubio MIA 07:30 MAGA is divided over the Iran war and support for Israel 08:45 Trump’s defenders stuck trying to explain away capitulation to Iran 09:30 Administration threatening to purge any critics of the Iran deal 10:30 Much of the administration is more populist, less pro-Israel 13:00 Growing movement of isolationism in both parties 14:30 Iranians have learned from Trump how to manipulate the markets 15:15 Iran will open and close the Strait whenever they need money 16:00 There will be no positives coming out of the Iran war 17:15 Will Republicans pretend Trump won, or will they start to speak out? 18:30 Trump has been a terrible role model for young American boys/men 19:30 Trump is the worst role model president we’ve ever had 20:15 Trump’s behavior is like an elementary school bully 21:15 Crypto.com bribed Trump to get out of legal trouble 21:45 UAE bribed Trump get export controls for chips dropped 22:45 Trump pardoned J6 rioters, then tried to reward them with slush fund 24:00 At least 40 pardoned J6ers have reoffended & been arrested again 25:00 Trump sent troops into cities to intimidate them like a playground bully 26:00 Trump, like a kid, tries to steal other people’s achievements 27:00 Trump’s remake of the reflecting pool has been a disaster 27:45 Paint is peeling off the concrete from the pool, Trump blames vandals 29:00 It’s clear Trump wasn’t parented at all, not given character tests 29:45 Trump gets a pass for behavior we wouldn’t tolerate from a child 30:30 How do we assess Obama’s legacy when Trump was elected after him? 31:15 Obama library ceremony reminded us about what he did best 31:45 Obama library vs Trump’s UFC showed sharp contrast between the two 32:45 The Obamas embodied the story of American meritocracy 33:15 Trump was born on 3rd base, and always trying to steal home 33:45 Both Obama and Trump’s stories are American stories 35:00 As time passes it becomes harder to separate Obama from Trump 35:45 By traditional measures, Obama was a successful president 36:30 The Democratic party weakened during Obama’s presidency 37:00 Three things Obama could have done to strengthen his party 37:30 Public was upset there was no accountability for financial crisis 38:00 Obama didn’t help identify and set up an heir apparent for success 39:00 22nd amendment a mistake? Would the country be better with 3 Obama terms? 39:30 Obama built a movement around himself, leaving party weaker 40:30 New York holds its primary on Tuesday with major implications 41:30 The Democratic Socialists of America trying to shift the party left 42:00 The Democratic party is splitting into 3 camps 42:45 “Progressive” used to cover both progressives and socialists 43:15 Tuesday’s primaries will tear the cover off the socialism facade 44:15 Mamdani believes he’s leading a movement, challenging establishment 44:45 Mamdani and AOC trying to lead DSA takeover of NY Democratic politics 45:45 Mamdani trying to remake the Democratic party in his image 46:30 Can the DSA brand work in the suburbs and outside the 5 boroughs? 47:15 Dem leadership treated Mamdani like a liability, socialism only sells in cities 48:15 The socialist label isn’t automatically fatal, but it scares suburban voters 49:00 Tuesday will force Democratic candidates to fit into one of the boxes 49:45 A faction of supporters is enough to hijack a political party 57:30 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Paul Taylor 57:45 ToddCast Time Machine - June 25th, 1950 58:00 The Korean War never ended 58:45 The Korean War has a strange place in American history 59:15 The Korean War memorial in DC is haunting 01:00:30 The Korean War produced a world we’re still living in 01:01:00 America’s approach to foreign intervention began in Korea 01:01:45 Before the war, South Korea was third world and impoverished 01:02:45 North Korea has become a repressive military regime, more dangerous 01:03:45 The fighting ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty 01:04:15 The DNZ is one of the most heavily fortified borders on earth 01:04:45 The first fighting between US and China was in Korea 01:05:15 Truman didn’t rely on congress for a formal declaration of war 01:06:15 Korea was really America’s first true “forever war” 01:07:15 Korea taught America to live with a problem rather than fix it 01:08:00 Korea was not a clear victory or a clear defeat 01:09:00 Ask Chuck 01:09:15 Where’s the best place to go for civics education for kids? 01:12:15 Have you thought about creating an “election manifesto”? 01:16:15 Are there guardrails around presidential interference in elections? 01:20:30 If you could warn the founders about one blind spot, what would it be? 01:23:45 What happens behind the scenes during a TV news anchor walk-off? 01:27:00 What has actually changed on the ground in Venezuela post-Maduro?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's Headlines: The Obama Presidential Center officially opened on the South Side of Chicago yesterday — a 19-acre campus with a museum, library, gardens, and a sledding hill — on Juneteenth, the same day Trump signed a worse version of Obama's Iran deal at Versailles, which is the kind of historic irony that writes itself. The Knicks held their ticker tape parade in downtown Manhattan to celebrate their first NBA championship in 53 years, Zohran Mamdani gave them the keys to the city, and Knicks owner James Dolan used his remarks to shade the mayor without naming him. JD Vance spent yesterday claiming Trump would rank at the top of an IQ test against all 45 previous presidents and telling Israel to "wake up and smell the reality" that Trump is their only ally left in the world, which is both a threat and an accurate description of what Trump's Iran deal accomplished. Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time this week in one of its largest drone attacks of the war, with Zelensky saying the goal is to bring Putin back to the negotiating table and announcing G7 leaders — including the US — reached "unprecedented agreement" on additional air defense support for Ukraine. On the immigration beat, a Reuters analysis found that the death rate in ICE detention centers has more than doubled under Trump, from one death per 3,848 detainees historically to one per 1,630 since January, with 50 people dying from suicides, cardiovascular events, and untreated chronic conditions. The Trump administration quietly redirected $350 million from Secret Service training and recruitment funds to the White House ballroom-bunker, bringing its total projected cost to $600 million with taxpayers footing more than half — despite Trump's promise that he and donors would cover it entirely. And the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, less than a week after its $14 million renovation, now has the worst algae levels in five years, and the hydrogen peroxide treatment meant to fix it caused the new paint to start peeling off in sheets. Resources/Articles mentioned: NYT: Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago The Hollywood Reporter: Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and All the Stars Spotted at the New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade NY Post: Knicks owner Dolan throws shade on Mamdani after mayor's longwinded speech: ‘I don't need your vote'  Axios: Vance warns Israel: Don't fight "only ally" Trump on Iran deal AP News: Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital Reuters: Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds  WaPo: Millions in Secret Service funds redirected amid ballroom construction WaPo: Reflecting Pool algae bloom is one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWant to clean black paint? There's a lot you should know -- for example, do you clean it differently than other paint colors? Polish it differently? How should you maintain it? These questions and more are addressed in this week's podcast episode!*Corded* 25MM DUAL ACTION POLISHER: https://bit.ly/25mmCorrectionProDA*CORD FREE* 25MM DUAL ACTION POLISHER: https://bit.ly/CordFreeDualActionPolisher*Corded* MAX GLOSS ROTARY POLISHER: https://bit.ly/DIYMaxGlossRotary*CORD FREE* ROTARY POLISHER: https://bit.ly/CordFreeRotaryPolisher1 YEAR SPRAY GRAPHENE COATING: https://bit.ly/1YearSprayCoatingDIY DETAIL GIFT CARD: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailGiftCardALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetailBUSINESS IN A BOX: https://bit.ly/BusinessInABoxDIYDetailBUSINESS IN A BOX- Starter Set: https://bit.ly/BusinessInABoxStarterSetC6 APP (Adhesion Promoter Polish): https://bit.ly/AdhesionPromoterPolishC6 HYDRO LITE KIT: https://bit.ly/C6HydroLiteKitC6 HYDRO GLASS: https://bit.ly/C6HydroGlassC6 MIST: https://bit.ly/C6MistCOATING LEVELING TOWELS: https://bit.ly/CoatingLevelingTowelsCOTTON CANDY DREAM WASH MITT: https://bit.ly/DIYWashMittCRYSTAL CLEAR GLASS CLEANER: https://bit.ly/CrystalClearGlassCleanerDRIP CATCHER 2 PACK: https://bit.ly/DripCatcherDIYDRYING BLANKET: https://bit.ly/TheDryingBlanketENVIE CERAMIC SEALANT: https://bit.ly/EnvieCeramicSealantFLUFFY WASH MITT: https://bit.ly/FluffyWashMittFREEBIRD 400 FLUFFY TOWELS: https://bit.ly/KoreanPlushBuffingTowelBlackGOLD STANDARD COMPOUND: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardCompoundGOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolishGOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePadGOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPadGOLD STANDARD ROTARY CUTTING PAD: bit.ly/RotaryCuttingPadJEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPadINCREDIBLE WASH MITT: https://bit.ly/46kjKY6INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSudsINTERIOR CERAMIC: https://bit.ly/DIYInteriorCeramicINTERIOR CLEAN & PROTECT: https://bit.ly/InteriorCleanProtectINTERIOR TOWEL: https://bit.ly/InteriorTowelIRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM JEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPadLEGACY SPONGE: https://bit.ly/LegacySpongeLEVEL ONE TOWELS: https://bit.ly/LevelingTowelsDIYNICK'S FAVORITE GLASS TOWEL: https://bit.ly/NicksFavoriteGlassTowelPAD WASHER: https://bit.ly/PadWasherPANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrepPERFECTLY SAFE BRUSH: https://bit.ly/PerfectlySafeBrushPLUSH BUFFING TOWEL (FREEBIRD 400): https://bit.ly/PlushBuffingTowelQUAD FOLD “CLAY” TOWEL:  https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowelQUICK BEADS: https://bit.ly/QuickBeadsQUIVR FOAM CANNON: bit.ly/QUIVRFoamCannonRINSE LESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWashSHOW WINNING WAX: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailShowWinningWaxTire and Carpet Scrubbing Brush: https://bit.ly/TireAndCarpetScrubbingBrushTIRE DRESSING BRUSH: https://bit.ly/TireDressingBrushTIRE LOTION: https://bit.ly/TireLotionTRIM RESTORE & PROTECT: https://bit.ly/DIYRestoreAndProtectTREE SAP REMOVER: bit.ly/TreeSapRemoverWATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIYWHEEL AND BODY BRUSH: https://bit.ly/WheelAndBodyBrushWHEEL BARREL BRUSH: https://bit.ly/WheelBarrelBrush1 YEAR SPRAY GRAPHENE COATING: https://bit.ly/1YearSprayCoating3 YEAR COATING-TYPE 3: https://bit.ly/3YearCoatingType35 YEAR COATING-TYPE 3: https://bit.ly/5YearCoatingTYPE3HYDR8 CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/HYDR8CeramicCoatingFOAM COATING APPLICATOR: https://bit.ly/CoatingApplicatorC6 APP (Adhesion Promoter Polish): https://bit.ly/AdhesionPromoterPolishWebsite: https://diydetail.com/Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcastJoin the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroupFind DIY Detail products worldwide: https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors#autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

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Can the Phils continue to right the ship despite top prospect Andrew Painter's demotion to the Minors, Adolis Garcia's season ending injury and Trea Turner's constant struggles at the plate and in the field? Rusty from New York joins the show to tell us how they are handling sweet victory in the Big Apple.

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Welcome to Books at Bedtime, brought to you by Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing with the demands of the day, or if you are struggling to transition into a peaceful night's rest, let the soothing, steady rhythm of classic science fiction guide you into a deep sleep. Tonight, we begin our third literary journey with Chapter 1 of H.G. Wells's masterpiece, The Time Machine.Step into a cozy, dimly lit Victorian dining room where a group of friends gathers after dinner. Listen as the enigmatic Time Traveler expounds on the comforting paradox of the fourth dimension, explaining how time is simply a pathway through space that our consciousness moves along. As the fire burns brightly and the room fills with the soft, hypnotic hum of philosophical debate, you will witness the demonstration of a delicate model mechanism made of ivory, brass, and translucent crystal. Read with a slow, calming cadence designed to lower your heart rate and soothe an overactive nervous system, this bedtime story podcast episode acts as a gentle anchor for your evening routine. Dim your screen, settle deep into your pillows, and allow the fading echoes of shuffling slippers and crackling fires to lull you into an uninterrupted night's sleep.Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Settling In for Books at Bedtime00:45 – An After-Dinner Atmosphere: The Fire and the Glowing Hearth01:41 – The Geometry of School: Questioning the Paradox02:45 – Length, Breadth, Thickness, and Duration: Defining the Fourth Dimension04:24 – The Mind's Drift: Recalling Memories Vividly06:13 – A Vision of a Machine: Debating Travel Through Time08:05 – Slippers Shuffling: A Visit to the Cold Laboratory Corridor08:44 – The Glittering Framework: Examining the Delicate Model11:17 – Setting the Table: Candles, Lamps, and Brass Sconces12:46 – Pressing the Lever: The First Model Voyage13:13 – A Breath of Wind: The Swirl of Paint and Disappearance15:33 – Invisible Flights: The Analytical Analogy of the Spinning Wheel17:01 – A Glimpse of the Full-Size Prototype & Sleepy OutroStorybook Highlights for SleepAllow your focus to soften as your imagination drifts through these tranquil, atmospheric settings:The Crackling Hearth: The warm, flickering light of a roaring fire catching the tiny, passing bubbles dancing in the dinner glasses.The Gentle Demonstration: The soft, comforting click of a small white lever being pressed down on an octagonal table illuminated by a single shaded lamp.The Fading Corridor: The rhythmic, comforting sound of the host's slippers softly shuffling down a long, quiet hallway toward his peaceful workshop.If this evening's journey through time helped quiet your thoughts and ease you into a state of rest, please subscribe to the show and share this premiere episode with someone who needs a gentle voice to help them sleep tonight. Sharing our episodes is how our little community of stillness reaches the beautiful souls who need it the most.For target-focused support with daytime panic, chronic worry, or nervous system regulation, remember to explore our Anxiety Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm.Let your breathing become slow and easy, release the day entirely, and be kind to your beautiful soul. Sleep well, my friend.

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Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927), from the age of 22 to his death at 35, wrote over 150 short stories. He is today widely considered the "father of the Japanese short story," and many of his works focus on historical and mythological tales presented through a modern psychological lens. His stories enjoy popularity even now, over a century after they were written, as some of the greatest works of Japanese literature: stories like Rashōmon, The Spider's Thread, In A Bamboo Grove, and Hell Screen. Soul Mates! is proud to present a reading of Hell Screen, one of Akutagawa's early masterpieces. Based on a tale from the Uji Shūi Monogatari, Hell Screen follows a painter tasked to create a painting of the Buddhist hells, who finds himself unable to paint the perfect image until he sees the flames for himself. Please enjoy this new audiobook experience, with original backing music by Aster Gousie. Music this episode by Aster Gousie:  https://youtube.com/@astermaliceflowers8363 Support the show:  https://ko-fi.com/ivyfoxart Follow the show on Tumblr:  https://soul-mates-podcast.tumblr.com/ Follow the show on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Soul-Mates-Podcast Art by Ryegarden:  https://www.instagram.com/ryegarden Follow and support ash:  https://ko-fi.com/asherlark Follow Ivy on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ivy-fox-is-typing.bsky.social

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Pixels to Paint: A Day of Discovery in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-13-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בים של ציורים צבעוניים ופסלים מרהיבים, עונה האביב שירדה בלב פרחיה על תל אביב, נאומי נאנחה עמוקות, היא הסתובבה באולמות של מוזיאון האמנות.En: Amid a sea of colorful paintings and stunning sculptures, spring descended on Tel Aviv with the song it brought in its flowers.He: היא הייתה מורה בחטיבת ביניים, אך אהבתה האמיתית הייתה אמנות.En: Naomi sighed deeply, as she wandered through the halls of the art museum.He: אלי, בנה הצעיר, היה לידם.En: She was a middle school teacher, but her true love was art.He: הוא הביט במכשיר הנייד שלו, מנותק מהסביבה.En: Eli, her young son, was beside her.He: "אלי," היא אמרה בקול רך, "בוא ננסה משהו.En: He was absorbed in his mobile device, oblivious to the surroundings.He: אני רוצה שתמצא ציור אחד שמדבר אליך.En: "Eli," she said softly, "let's try something.He: "אלי עצר לרגע, הרים את עיניו מהמכשיר ושאל, "למה?En: I want you to find one painting that speaks to you."He: ""כי אני רוצה שתראה את העולם שאני רואה.En: Eli paused for a moment, lifted his eyes from the device, and asked, "Why?"He: אולי תוכל למצוא משהו חדש.En: "Because I want you to see the world as I see it.He: "אלי כיווץ את מצחו, אך אחרי רגעים של שתיקה, הוא החליף את המבט במוזאון הבוהק באור טבעי.En: Maybe you'll find something new."He: הצללים שיחקו על הקירות והאולמות היו שקטים ורגועים.En: Eli furrowed his brow, but after a few moments of silence, he shifted his gaze around the museum, which was bathed in natural light.He: נאומי הלכה לצידו, מסתכלת על היצירות, חלקן עתיקות, חלקן מודרניות.En: Shadows danced on the walls, and the halls were quiet and serene.He: בפינת האולם, עיניו של אלי נעצרו על יצירה מודרנית.En: Naomi walked alongside him, looking at the artwork, some ancient, some modern.He: צבעים עזים, דמויות חזקות.En: In the corner of the hall, Eli's eyes caught on a modern piece.He: הציור רעד בתוכו, משהו תפס את תשומת ליבו.En: Bold colors, strong figures.He: "זה," הוא אמר בפשטות.En: The painting resonated within him, something grabbed his attention.He: נאומי הופתעה ושאלה, "למה דווקא זה?En: "This one," he simply said.He: ""זה צבעוני, אבל יש בזה גם חושך.En: Surprised, Naomi asked, "Why this one?"He: אני מרגיש שזה אני, לפעמים מלא חיים ולפעמים.En: "It's colorful, but there's also darkness in it.He: לא," השיב אלי בקול אילם כמעט.En: I feel like it's me, sometimes full of life and sometimes... not," Eli replied in an almost silent voice.He: היא חייכה אליו, חיוך קטן של הבנה.En: She smiled at him, a small smile of understanding.He: "אני לא ראיתי את זה ככה," היא לחשה.En: "I didn't see it that way," she whispered.He: הם עזבו את המוזיאון בצעדים שווים ובלב שמח.En: They left the museum with even steps and cheerful hearts.He: הם דיברו על עוד יצירות, אך הפעם הם הקשיבו אחד לשני באמת.En: They talked about more artworks, but this time they really listened to each other.He: בדרך חזרה, נאומי הסתכלה על אלי ואמרה, "מה את אומר על עוד יום כיף יחד?En: On the way back, Naomi looked at Eli and said, "How about another fun day together?"He: "אלי חייך קלות, "כן, נשמע טוב.En: Eli smiled slightly, "Yeah, sounds good."He: "באותו רגע, נאומי הבינה שיש צורך להתקרב לאלי, לא רק דרך האמנות שהיא אהבה, אלא גם דרך הדברים שעניינו אותו.En: At that moment, Naomi realized the need to connect with Eli, not just through the art she loved, but also through the things that interested him.He: "סיכמנו," אמרה, והחזיקה לו את היד ללחיצת יד תקיפה.En: "Agreed," she said, giving his hand a firm handshake.He: הם לא חזרו להיות אותו הדבר.En: They wouldn't be the same again.He: זה היה שינוי קטן, אך משמעותי.En: It was a small but significant change. Vocabulary Words:amid: ביםdescended: שירדהsighed: נאנחהwandered: הסתובבהoblivious: מנותקpaused: עצרfurrowed: כיווץgaze: מבטbathed: בוהקshadows: צלליםdanced: שיחקוresonated: רעדattention: תשומת לבsurprised: הופתעהdarkness: חושךwhispered: לחשהcheerful: שמחיםconnect: להתקרבfirm: תקיפהsignificant: משמעותיartworks: יצירותserene: רגועיםdevices: מכשיריםfigures: דמויותsilence: שתיקהbrow: מצחancient: עתיקותmodern: מודרניותunderstanding: הבנהlisten: הקשיבוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

The jinks are at an all-time hi... see what I did there? Look, every turn of phrase can't be a golden nugget. But the boys are joined by the new Office Clerk himself Kanyon Tapp. Kanyon talks all about stapling, shredding papers and his award-winning talent of shooting people in the face with paint. P.J. dials up the dark humor to eleven. We even had to delete a joke so everyone could enjoy their weekends. Will Kanyon Tapp out? Oops, I did it again. Great Law. Less Legal. Law Done Lite!

First, let's get this clear - typing with a smashed finger is hard.  On the plus side, it's not Vaughn's finger, which is now missing (keep your hands inside the truck on-trail).  Another warning: seatbelts are good (especially when Audiots are known to be in the area).  This episode's one of those gearhead-sink specials, where everything is interesting and there's too much geek goodness for one (Garage) hour.  We've got black paint on Scott's 911 and Ryan's B6, black music (does Black Sabbath quality?), Ferrari missing the electric-car boat in the most expensive (and ugliest) way possible (...introducing the Ferrari Aztek!), a fix for politicians who missed the Freedom Train and were trying to put spyware in new cars (can't flee the mutant eskimo polar deer monsters if the car won't start), and a bit of an over-the-shoulder anniversary look at the hypnotic tale of a man who couldn't take it any longer, so he built a tank out a bulldozer. There's also a 787 that narrowly missed FALLING on the runway-lights guy, technology (still not on our side), the robin that keeps pooping on the mailbox, and the Professors (not the Torquays - next time).

First, let's get this clear - typing with a smashed finger is hard.  On the plus side, it's not Vaughn's finger, which is now missing (keep your hands inside the truck on-trail).  Another warning: seatbelts are good (especially when Audiots are known to be in the area).  This episode's one of those gearhead-sink specials, where everything is interesting and there's too much geek goodness for one (Garage) hour.  We've got black paint on Scott's 911 and Ryan's B6, black music (does Black Sabbath quality?), Ferrari missing the electric-car boat in the most expensive (and ugliest) way possible (...introducing the Ferrari Aztek!), a fix for politicians who missed the Freedom Train and were trying to put spyware in new cars (can't flee the mutant eskimo polar deer monsters if the car won't start), and a bit of an over-the-shoulder anniversary look at the hypnotic tale of a man who couldn't take it any longer, so he built a tank out a bulldozer. There's also a 787 that narrowly missed FALLING on the runway-lights guy, technology (still not on our side), the robin that keeps pooping on the mailbox, and the Professors (not the Torquays - next time).

Here is your Disney News for Friday, June 12th, 2026 - Tokyo Disneyland to debut a "Big Hero 6" augmented reality ride next month, blending real-world environments with digital excitement. - Walt Disney World launching "Frozen Summer Fun" on June 20th with meet-and-greets, ice-themed parades, and a Frozen-themed fireworks show. - Disneyland Resort brings back "Paint the Night" parade starting July 4th, featuring vivid floats and beloved Disney characters. - Disney+ to premiere "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" next week, an animated anthology exploring untold stories of the Jedi Order. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Here is your Disney News for Friday, June 12th, 2026 - Tokyo Disneyland to debut a "Big Hero 6" augmented reality ride next month, blending real-world environments with digital excitement. - Walt Disney World launching "Frozen Summer Fun" on June 20th with meet-and-greets, ice-themed parades, and a Frozen-themed fireworks show. - Disneyland Resort brings back "Paint the Night" parade starting July 4th, featuring vivid floats and beloved Disney characters. - Disney+ to premiere "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" next week, an animated anthology exploring untold stories of the Jedi Order. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Game 5 goes live tomorrow.

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on the trial of a man charged with igniting the 2025 Palisades wildfire. Prosecutors say it was premeditated arson.

Custom paint, airbrush mastery, automotive art, and one incredible career—this week on The Strange Motion Way, Tim and Carrie sit down with the legendary Craig Fraser.Known around the world for his groundbreaking custom paint and airbrush work, Craig's artistic journey has taken him from studying art in France to becoming one of the most recognizable names in the custom automotive industry. His work has appeared on everything from award-winning cars and trucks to major projects for Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler.Craig shares stories from his time with the legendary Kal Koncepts and working alongside industry icons including Rick Dore, Jesse James, and Arlen Ness. We also dive into the mini-truck scene, Last Look Mini Truck, his years working the House of Kolor booth at SEMA, creating Monster-themed art shows, and the path that led him to become a licensed artist for both Disney and Lucasfilm.Whether you're a fan of custom paint, hot rods, mini trucks, motorcycles, automotive history, or incredible artwork, this episode delivers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential artists in the industry.

"If you help us paint our miniatures, we'll buy you an army", was the irresistible offer made to David AKA Ax Anax by his friends in the late 90s - and he still owns that Warhammer Fantasy 5th edition undead army today. David is the co-host of the Bad Internet Friends miniature hobby podcast, alongside Ivan Sorensen of Five Parsecs and Nordic Weasel fame.

Tamara Annis takes the idea of being multifaceted to a whole new level. Annis and her high-school sweetheart got married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator. She holds a minor in Aboriginal Law from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, a coastal Canadian province alongside her education in fashion at Richard Robinson Academie Des Hautes Coutures. She manages Willem Wolfe, an electronic musician whose father is acclaimed ‘80s rocker Billy Idol. please checkout her up magazine article https://upmag.com/tamara-annis/

Thanks to the wonderful editing skills of Trish Hall and @themoonyeg we finally have video to post! (See Youtube @thevondubcast)Sterling Scott is one of the most accomplished comedians in Canada and has appeared across North America including winning the golden buzzer on Canada's Got Talent.  He was also integral in bringing comedy to The Moon with Sterling's House Party which now goes by the name of the Sunday SmokeShow which will be celebrating its 300th consecutive show June 28th.Sterling came by top give an update on all the amazing things he has on the go as well as drop a ton of knowledge about comedy and the industry, so this episode is a must listen for any aspiring comedians or comedy nerds!This episode was recorded at the new podcast studio inside The Moon comedy club and if you would like to support we have tons of amazing shows coming upJune 11 First Choice Comedy (Smoke Free!)June 12 Show up Go up MicJune 14 Sunday Smoke ShowJune 16 Comedy WorkshopJune 17 Synergy by Sterling ScottJune 18 Silly Guy ClubJune 20 Pride Canna-DragJune 20 Palm ReadingJune 21 Sunday Smoke ShowJune 23 Jason Rouse + Uncle HackJune 24 Puff n Paint (elevated paint night)June 26 TRISH'S ASYLUM + GEN POPJune 28 300th Sunday Smokeshow!June 30 Work in Progress (comedy show)July 5 Sunday Smoke Show

We are thrilled to welcome British interior designer Abigail Ahern to the podcast! Known for breaking all the traditional design rules, Abigail is famous for her signature moody palettes, her bold take on botanicals, and her wildly popular faux floral collection. In addition to her booming interior design business, she has an e-commerce site, five books, and a popular YouTube channel. Abigail sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss how she got her start working on the picture desk for Sir Terence Conran before her husband's job relocated them to Detroit, unexpectedly launching her hands-on interior design career. She shares her secrets for styling faux florals so they look incredibly authentic, why she will always champion a dark and moody room, and why lighting is the single most important element of any dinner party. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: Abigail dispels the common misconception that dark paint makes a room feel smaller. She embraces dark, moody palettes because the deep colors actually blur the edges of a room, creating a cozy, enveloping, and sophisticated space. The Secret to Faux Florals: When styling her famous faux stems, Abigail approaches arrangements with an interior design mindset. She recommends mixing contrasting textures (like pairing a delicate rose with a hearty hydrangea), varying the heights of the stems in your vase, and bending them so they don't just stand straight up. You don't have to be super delicate with them—the goal is to make the arrangement feel wild, organic, and intriguing. Lighting is Everything: For Abigail, the lighting at a dinner party is even more important than the menu. She recommends layering lights at different heights around the room and using tea light holders all over the house to create an inviting, multi-dimensional glow that makes everyone feel relaxed. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Abigail Ahern 01:30 How Abigail started her career in publishing for Sir Terence Conran 02:00 Moving to Detroit and diving into interior design without formal training 06:00 The inspiration behind her incredibly lifelike faux floral collection 12:00 Tips for bending, mixing, and styling faux stems to look wild and natural 20:00 Why Abigail loves dark, moody wall colors and how to pull them off confidently 30:00 The importance of layered lighting and varying light heights in a room 45:00 Entertaining tips and why hospitality-style lighting matters more than the food 59:00 Closing thoughts & where to find Abigail Also Mentioned: Abigail Ahern | Website Follow Abigail on Instagram: @abigailahern Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode started with a question I get constantly. Why is my routine not working anymore? The products are good. The consistency is there. But the skin is not responding the way it used to. More dullness. More puffiness. More fine lines despite the retinol. Here is what most of the skincare conversation is missing: your skin is not a surface problem. It is an output. A real-time signal of what is happening inside your hormonal system. And your bloodwork is the decoder. In this episode, I walk through four specific lab markers that directly control what your menopause skin does: estrogen, free T3, cortisol, and ferritin. Each one maps to a skin symptom you are probably already seeing in the mirror. Dryness and collagen loss. Estrogen. Stubborn dullness that no exfoliant fixes. Free T3. Fine lines that retinol cannot hold. Cortisol. Dark circles that no eye cream touches. Ferritin. These are not random. They are specific. And once you know what to look for, you stop blaming your products and start asking better questions. Your hormones are the primer. Your products are the paint. Paint on an unprimed surface looks beautiful for a day and then lifts. That is exactly what is happening for a lot of women in menopause, and it has nothing to do with the products they chose. This episode is the overview. The in-depth version, with the specific markers to request, what optimal ranges look like for skin health, and how to build a recalibration protocol around your results, lives inside the Skin Scholar Society on Substack. The Skin Scholar Society is where I publish the research, the protocols, and the education that goes deeper than a single episode can hold. If you are ready to stop guessing and start working with your biology, that is the place to be.   Lindsey Holder is a Menopause Skin Specialist and Master Esthetician with 16+ years of clinical experience. She helps women in menopause recalibrate their skincare to restore firmness, clarity, and glow without Botox or fillers. Find her at lindseyholder.com and on Instagram @lindseyrholder.    Meta Description (150 characters): Your skincare is not failing. Your bloodwork might be. Menopause skin specialist Lindsey Holder breaks down what your labs are telling your skin. Slug: /bloodwork-menopause-skin-podcast Focus Keyword: menopause skin and bloodwork Tags: menopause skin, bloodwork, hormones and skin, menopause esthetician, Skin Scholar Society Resources  Join the Skin Scholar Society: HERE   Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

How did four Indian men in a 1942 garage defeat British monopolies? Discover the hidden strategy behind India's biggest paint empire.In 1942, India's paint market was a colonial franchise. Asian Paints bypassed rich distributors to empower rural dealers directly. They integrated mainframes a decade before ISRO and built an untouchable supply chain. Today, new competitors like Birla Opus are testing this 82-year-old moat. Understanding this journey reveals how true business ecosystems are built. 

A conversation about the loneliest color in the Sherwin-Williams catalogue gets very judgmental, very quickly. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R.I.P. Anthony Stewart Head. Our love for you simply can not be expressed by any means other than sharing the episode where Jeremy goes on and on about your raw sexuality for like half an hour.Fear Level: Spoopy with a side of eTrigger Warnings: Director: Darren Lynn BousmanWriters: Darren Smith Terrance ZdunichStars: Alexa Pena-Vega, Anthony Stewart Head, Paul Sorvino, Paris Hilton, and Sarah Brightman and Nivek Ogre (Kevin Ogilvie)Repo: The Genetic Opera is a horror musical goth opera about a guy who repossesses organs, his sick daughter, a family full of underused character actors, and one very screamy grave robber. It's...a lot...but somehow also not enough. It is super weird though.Topics of Discussion:-Your favorite Spy Kid and Watcher/Librarian-Corpse battering rams-a little glass vial-a little glass vial-a little glass vial-GRAAAAAVES!-"You're at Nightmare Before Christmas and I need you at Rocky Horror Picture Show"-Tough guys don't spit blood, they just fall over dead-Have you heard of Sonny Corleone? No? GOOD!-MS Paint comic interludes-Literal mean puppet-We're on a string of movies that don't handle sex workers well. Oof.-Emily talks about Skinny Puppy-God, there's just so much potential here that you're not using.-We brainstorm half a dozen better versions of this movie using the same pieces they have here and and just arranging them differently-I say again, THE RAW SEXUAL ENERGY OF ANTHONY STEWART HEADRecommendations:-Evil Dead: The Musical-Carrie: The Musical-The Toxic Avenger: The Musical-Spiderman: Turn off the Dark-Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812-Zipperface: The Hobo Musical-Courtney Crumrin-The Crow-City of Lost Children-Skinny Puppy videos-Romeo + Juliet-Moulin Rouge-Phantom of the Paradise-Within Temptation- Black Symphony-Malice Mizer videos-Pink Floyd: The Wall-Bioshock-Deus Ex-Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex-Buffy Once more with feeling-The Rocky Horror Picture Show-Anna and the Apocalypse-LabyrinthFollow our guests:Joey BraccinoTwitter: @joeybraccinoPodcast: Talking ComicsFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to hear about Attack the Block!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ JOIN JEREMY'S ZOOP CAMPAIGN AND HELP MAKE GREAT COMICS! https://zoop.gg/c/slayTake our listener survey: http://bit.ly/progressivelyhorrified-surveySign up to support Progressively Horrified on Patreon for as little as $5 a month and get bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/progressivelyhorrified Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ακούστε την εβδομαδιαία ανταπόκριση από την ΑδελαΐδαΠερίπου 200 μέλη της Κοινότητας συμμετείχαν την περασμένη Κυριακή σε ενημερωτική συνάντηση με θέμα το προσχέδιο Μνημονίου Συναντίληψης, το οποίο προτείνει ένα νέο πλαίσιο σχέσεων μεταξύ της Κοινότητας και της Ελληνικής Ορθόδοξης Αρχιεπισκοπής Αυστραλίας.Ο πρόεδρος της Κοινότητας, Παναγιώτης Ππύρος, έκανε έναν σύντομο πρόλογο και ακολούθησε συζήτηση επί του προσχεδίου του Μνημονίου. Τα μέλη, έχοντας ήδη λάβει αντίγραφο του κειμένου σύμφωνα με τις προβλέψεις του καταστατικού, είχαν την ευκαιρία να υποβάλουν ερωτήσεις, να ζητήσουν διευκρινίσεις και να εκφράσουν τις απόψεις τους για το περιεχόμενό του.Το προσχέδιο περιλαμβάνει δώδεκα συνολικά πυλώνες. Ξεχωρίζουν κυρίως οι πρόνοιες που αφορούν το εκκλησιαστικό καθεστώς των ναών και την κατοχύρωση της αυτονομίας της Κοινότητας. Συγκεκριμένα, προβλέπεται η πνευματική και εκκλησιαστική υπαγωγή των ναών στην Αρχιεπισκοπή Αυστραλίας, ενώ η Κοινότητα διατηρεί πλήρως τη διοικητική, οικονομική και περιουσιακή της ανεξαρτησία.Παράλληλα, το κείμενο προβλέπει ρητά ότι η κυριότητα όλων των ναών, ακινήτων και λοιπών περιουσιακών στοιχείων παραμένει στην Κοινότητα, ενώ αποκλείεται οποιαδήποτε μεταβίβαση τίτλων ιδιοκτησίας ή περιουσιακών δικαιωμάτων προς την Αρχιεπισκοπή ή άλλο εξωτερικό φορέα.Προβλέπεται επίσης ότι δεν θα καταβάλλεται η εισφορά 7% προς την Αρχιεπισκοπή και ότι οι εκπαιδευτικές, πολιτιστικές και κοινωνικές δραστηριότητες της Κοινότητας θα συνεχίσουν να λειτουργούν απρόσκοπτα.Σύμφωνα με τον πρόεδρο της Κοινότητας, κ. Ππύρο, ο Επίσκοπος Αδελαΐδας κ. Σιλουανός είναι πλήρως ενήμερος για τις συζητήσεις που βρίσκονται σε εξέλιξη, ενώ ενημερωμένος είναι και ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αυστραλίας κ. Μακάριος. Παράλληλα, επικοινωνήσαμε με τον Επίσκοπο Σιλουανό, ο οποίος επιβεβαίωσε ότι η Κοινότητα και η Αρχιεπισκοπή συνεργάζονται για τη διαμόρφωση του ΜνημονίουΣυναντίληψης και ότι η όλη διαδικασία προχωρά σε συνεννόηση με την Αρχιεπισκοπή και με την πλήρη γνώση του Αρχιεπισκόπου.Μετά τη λήξη της συνάντησης και στις συζητήσεις έξω από το Olympic Hall, το κλίμα έδειχνε ότι υπάρχουν διαφορετικές απόψεις. Άλλοι βλέπουν θετικά την προοπτική του Μνημονίου, ενώ άλλοι κρατούν επιφυλάξεις και ζητούν περισσότερες διευκρινίσεις.Σύμφωνα με τον κ. Ππύρο, το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο θα εξετάσει τις απόψεις, τις εισηγήσεις και τους προβληματισμούς που κατατέθηκαν κατά τη διάρκεια της συνάντησης και θα προχωρήσει στις επόμενες ενέργειες σύμφωνα με το καταστατικό της Κοινότητας.-Η Ενορία-κοινότητα Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος στο Unley θα πραγματοποιήσει φιλανθρωπική εκδήλωση με μπάρμπεκιου, την προσεχή Κυριακή 7 Ιουνίου. Η εκδήλωση θα λάβει χώρα στον προαύλιο χώρο του ναού ο οποίος βρίσκεται στη διεύθυνση 50 Oxford Terrace και θα ξεκινήσει αμέσως μετά την ολοκλήρωση της Θείας Λειτουργίας.-Μια ξεχωριστή εκδήλωση με τίτλο «Πόρτα προς την Ελλάδα» πρόκειται να πραγματοποιήσει ο Σύλλογος Ελληνικής Νεολαίας Νότιας Αυστραλίας (GYSA) την προσεχή Πέμπτη 11 Ιουνίου στις 7:00 μ.μ.Η εκδήλωση, η οποία θα φιλοξενηθεί στον χώρο του «Paintelaide» στην οδό 120 Prospect Road, αποτελεί μια βραδιά δημιουργίας και χαλάρωσης τύπου «Paint & Sip». Οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να ζωγραφίσουν μια παραδοσιακή ελληνική είσοδο, σε μια εμπειρία ειδικά σχεδιασμένη για αρχάριους που δεν απαιτεί προηγούμενη γνώση ζωγραφικής, ενώ κατά την προσέλευση θα προσφέρεται ένα ποτήρι κρασί.-Το Πρόγραμμα Ομάδων Κοινωνικής Υποστήριξης για το επόμενο διάστημα πραγματοποιείται:Την Tρίτη 9 Ιουνίου στις 9:30 το πρωί έως τις 13:30 το μεσημέρι το τραπέζι «Filoxenia» στο χωλ της Παναγίας, 1 A William Street, Croydon.και την Πέμπτη 11 Ιουνίου 09.30 με 13.30 το μεσημέρι το τραπέζι «Glandore» στο κοινοτικό χωλ Camden στο Camden Park.Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες ή διευκρινίσεις, οι ενδιαφερόμενοι μπορούν να επικοινωνούν με το Γραφείο Κοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών της Ελληνικής Ορθόδοξης Κοινότητας Νότιας Αυστραλίας.

Sunshine Ruby - "Hearts Weren't Meant To Be Broken" [0:00:00] Leon McAuliff - "Ain't Gonna Hurt No More" [0:07:06] Bob Gallion - "Out Of A Honky Tonk" [0:07:59] Grandpa Jones - "T For Texas" [0:10:31] Phil Sullivan - "Hearts Are Lonely" [0:12:48] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:15:12] Whitey Gallagher - "Searching (I'm Always Looking)" [0:17:16] Freddie Hart - "Extra!" [0:19:43] Carl Perkins - "Levi Jacket (And A Long Tail Shirt)" [0:22:20] Al Sweatt with Johnnie Cole and The Valentines - "Let's Paint The Town Red" [0:25:17] Joe Clay - "Get On The Right Track" [0:26:31] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:29:17] Jimmy Gateley - "I Still Like Your Truck" [0:31:46] Johnny Kline - "Poor Little Fool" [0:33:39] Felton Jarvis - "Little Wheel" [0:35:29] Marvin Jackson with The Battreal Boys - "Honey, If You Love Me" [0:38:44] Red Johnson - "Railroaded" [0:41:25] Loretta Lynn & the Jughuggers - "You're Lookin' at Country" [0:42:09] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:44:06] Jim Ed Brown - "Pop A Top" [0:46:22] Mickey Gilley - "(I'm Gonna Put My) Love In The Want Ads" [0:48:19] Johnny Cash & the Muppets - "Ghost Riders in the Sky" [0:50:45] Jerry Boggs - "My Eyes Could Only See" [0:53:24] Vernon Stewart - "The Way It Feels To Die" [0:56:12] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/164948

Send us Fan MailCharlie Shannon and Kayla Robertson with the Juanita Friday Market stop by the studio to tell us all about the market magic, including how to get a free tote bag and win prizes on opening day. (Note: Prizes do not include free kittens.) We branch out with a tree survey, walk through the now-opened section of the Cross Kirkland Corridor, and dive into the Houghton Beach reopening. Plus, we talk about pet licensing, CPR training, the recent Council meeting, volunteer opportunities, and fun upcoming events like the Senior Art Show and Paint for a Cause.Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260604

Sunshine Ruby - "Hearts Weren't Meant To Be Broken" [0:00:00] Leon McAuliff - "Ain't Gonna Hurt No More" [0:07:06] Bob Gallion - "Out Of A Honky Tonk" [0:07:59] Grandpa Jones - "T For Texas" [0:10:31] Phil Sullivan - "Hearts Are Lonely" [0:12:48] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:15:12] Whitey Gallagher - "Searching (I'm Always Looking)" [0:17:16] Freddie Hart - "Extra!" [0:19:43] Carl Perkins - "Levi Jacket (And A Long Tail Shirt)" [0:22:20] Al Sweatt with Johnnie Cole and The Valentines - "Let's Paint The Town Red" [0:25:17] Joe Clay - "Get On The Right Track" [0:26:31] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:29:17] Jimmy Gateley - "I Still Like Your Truck" [0:31:46] Johnny Kline - "Poor Little Fool" [0:33:39] Felton Jarvis - "Little Wheel" [0:35:29] Marvin Jackson with The Battreal Boys - "Honey, If You Love Me" [0:38:44] Red Johnson - "Railroaded" [0:41:25] Loretta Lynn & the Jughuggers - "You're Lookin' at Country" [0:42:09] Music behind DJ: Al (He's the King) Hirt - "Java" [0:44:06] Jim Ed Brown - "Pop A Top" [0:46:22] Mickey Gilley - "(I'm Gonna Put My) Love In The Want Ads" [0:48:19] Johnny Cash & the Muppets - "Ghost Riders in the Sky" [0:50:45] Jerry Boggs - "My Eyes Could Only See" [0:53:24] Vernon Stewart - "The Way It Feels To Die" [0:56:12] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/164948

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2025. The RepcoLite Endura sale mentioned at the end ran through the end of that month.Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the entire show to one topic: choosing exterior paint colors without the stress, the second-guessing, or the Smurf house. He adapts a color training that RepcoLite's own Haley developed for store employees, adds a few of his own thoughts along the way, and walks listeners through everything from basic ground rules to architectural styles to brick homes to how many colors are actually too many. Practical, thorough, and worth saving if you've got an exterior project anywhere on your horizon.In This Episode[00:49] -- Sweet Corn Disaster Story[06:20] -- Why Exterior Color Choices Are So Stressful[08:41] -- The Training Framework from Haley[09:39] -- Three Ground Rules Before You Pick a Single Color[13:27] -- Working With What's Already There[20:00] -- Architectural Styles and Their Traditional Color Palettes[25:53] -- Working With Brick[30:08] -- How Many Colors Does an Exterior Need?[33:29] -- Shutters and Doors[34:42] -- Final Tips and Tools[37:43] -- Picking the Right PaintOpening: The Sweet Corn Incident [00:49]Dan opens with a story from his week that he feels compelled to share and equally compelled to forget. Hot dogs and sweet corn for dinner. A deep-in-thought face while eating. His daughter Hannah catching the whole thing and trying not to laugh. Dan catching her. And then, involuntarily, the entire table getting covered in sweet corn. The family was not pleased. The corn was found in unexpected places for weeks. Dan relates this story on live radio to a large audience, which he acknowledges is exactly the kind of decision that defines him.From there, on to the actual show.Why Exterior Color Choices Are So Stressful [06:20]Dan did some research on how other homeowners describe the experience of choosing exterior paint colors. A few real quotes he pulled:"I cried. A lot, actually.""It was the most stressed I've ever been."One person described the finished result as looking "so childish. It was like a Smurf house, and I couldn't afford to have it repainted."It's not an irrational reaction. The exterior of a home is visible to everyone who drives by. Getting it wrong costs real money and time, and it's on display for the whole neighborhood to see. Getting it right matters.The Training Framework from Haley [08:41]This episode is built around a color training module that Haley -- longtime show co-host, now full-time RepcoLite product and color trainer -- recently developed for store employees. Dan adapted it for the show and gives her full credit throughout. What follows is largely her framework, with Dan's thoughts mixed in.Three Ground Rules Before You Pick a Single Color [09:39]1. Colors Look Lighter OutsideOutdoors, with the sun as the light source, your colors are going to look two to three shades lighter than that same color would look inside the home. This is one of the most common exterior paint mistakes. Someone picks a mid-tone gray, it looks clearly gray on the chip, and then comes back to say it looks almost white on the house.The fix: choose colors a couple shades darker than you want the final result to look. It feels counterintuitive, but it's how it works.2. Scale Changes EverythingThe exterior of a home is a huge canvas, and colors gain strength at that scale. The "Smurf house" situation almost always comes from a color that looked good at smaller doses but became overwhelming when it covered the whole exterior.Look for toned colors that have some gray in them. They're easier on the eye, feel more sophisticated, and don't overwhelm at large scale. Good starting places: Benjamin Moore's Affinity Collection, the Historic Collections, and the Williamsburg Collection (144 muted tones inspired by 18th century colonial homes). These fan decks are safe bets that scale beautifully on big surfaces.3. Sample on the Actual SurfaceBenjamin Moore color samples put real paint in your hands. Use them. Paint a large area -- at least two feet by two feet -- directly on the siding, brick, or whatever surface you're actually painting. Texture affects how color looks, so a smooth foam board won't give you an accurate read. Paint the real surface, then observe it in the morning, at midday, and in the evening before you decide anything.Working With What's Already There [13:27]Before you even open a fan deck, take stock of the materials already on your home that aren't changing. These aren't limitations -- they're clues. Constraints, it turns out, actually help narrow decisions rather than just frustrating them. Research in psychology shows that small obstacles can increase creative problem-solving by nearly 40%. The things that feel like limits are often what give you a direction to push from.Landscaping and Fixed Materials [16:06]Landscaping -- Easy to forget about if you're choosing colors in winter, but it plays a big role. A lot of green in the yard -- hostas, ferns, evergreens -- means you probably don't want a green exterior. The house will disappear into the yard. Lots of white blossoms in spring? Maybe skip white for the body color. Look at the dominant tones in the landscaping and choose colors that complement them, not match or compete with them.Unpainted materials -- Stonework, brick, block foundations all have color. If you're leaving them as-is, they should guide your choices. Dan drives past a house where the stone has a cool bluish tone and the new siding clashes with it. From straight on you don't notice it. From an angle where they meet, it's jarring. Let permanent features inform your palette.Gutters, downspouts, fascia, and soffits -- These can be painted or changed, but if you're not planning to, factor them in.Roof Color [17:36]The biggest and least flexible element on most homes. Roofs don't get replaced often, so their color really matters when you're making paint decisions. As a general rule, the body of the house should be lighter than the roof. Gray or black roof: cooler tones like blues and grays tend to work better. Brown roof: warmer tones like beige, taupe, and red are usually a safer bet.Architectural Styles and Their Traditional Color Palettes [20:00]Style Guides, Not Rules [20:00]Unless you're in a historic district with regulations to follow, you're not locked in to any particular color scheme based on the style of your home. Architecture can guide and suggest. It doesn't have to dictate. Dan's main message going into this section: you've got more freedom than you probably think.Colonial Color Classics [21:30](Cape Cod, Georgian, Dutch Colonial)Traditional palette: muted classic neutrals for the body -- crisp whites, soft creams, beiges, grays. Usually paired with darker accent colors for doors, shutters, and trim: dark green, black, barn red, or yellow.Victorian Color Freedom [22:07]Lots of options here. More than most people realize. You can go rich jewel tones like emeralds or sapphires, soft pastels, or anything in between. There really aren't many firm rules with Victorian architecture. If you've got a Victorian home, stretch a little and have some fun.Craftsman Earthy Palettes [22:49](Bungalows, four-squares, Mission-influenced homes)These homes are about warmth, craftsmanship, and natural materials. Traditionally they lean toward earthy, muted colors -- browns, sages, grays. Colors that feel grounded and historically accurate for the style. Mustard and olive accents work particularly well as a way to modernize without losing the character.Ranch and Mid-Century Options [23:53]Mid-century Americana. Earthy tones are most common for the body: beige, taupe, brown, tan. White or brown for the trim. Burgundy or deep green for doors and shutters. That said, ranches in the '50s and '60s could be pretty expressive -- soft pastels on the body with bright doors and shutters wasn't unusual, and it still works on the right house.Working With Brick [25:53]Brick deserves its own section because it shows up across all architectural styles and it's frequently handled wrong.Brick isn't really a single color. It's a texture and a collection of tones that your eye averages into one overall impression. Any painted surface on a brick home -- shutters, trim, doors, foundation -- should take a backseat to the brick. That's the guiding principle.The most common mistake: going straight to white trim. White is too stark against brick. It breaks up the home's natural flow and creates visual tension. The brick is absorbing light while the white trim bounces it back aggressively, and the result just looks wrong.Instead, choose trim colors that recede: dark taupes, browns, blacks, dark blues, teals, greens. These complement the warm orangey-red tones in most brick without competing for attention. The house ends up looking more settled and intentional.If you're committed to lighter trim on a brick home, match the mortar color rather than going white. Mortar is already part of the visual mix that makes up the brick's overall tone, so it works with the pattern rather than against it.How Many Colors Does an Exterior Need? [30:08]No single right answer, but here are some practical guidelines.Two colors -- body plus one accent. Clean and simple. Works well on a ranch or any home where the...

Think the HEPA filter in your bedroom is handling your air quality? Healthy-home expert Helen Christoni says a HEPA filter is only half of the equation, and the other half is what's quietly making you feel run down. Christoni, senior vice president of AirDoctor and AquaTru, walks through the simple, low-cost changes that actually move the needle in a non-toxic home. She starts where you spend most of your time: the bedroom, where organic bedding and a real air purifier with both carbon and HEPA can trap the volatile organic compounds a standard filter misses. Then it's into the kitchen, where firing up a gas stove pumps fumes straight into your house, and where running the vent during cooking, laundry, and especially showers is the difference between clean air and a hidden mold problem. She also makes the case that the grogginess, bloating, headaches, and "allergies" a lot of people shrug off may be coming from contaminated indoor air and unfiltered water. Her warning on tap water is blunt: contaminants don't boil out, they concentrate, so the disinfectant byproducts, forever chemicals, microplastics, and arsenic you're trying to cook off may be getting worse in the pot. From shower filters to reading the labels in your cabinets to swapping paraffin candles for coconut or beeswax, this is a practical roadmap for reducing your home's toxic burden room by room. 0:00 Where to begin in a healthy home0:12 Bedrooms, air purifiers, and the HEPA half-truth2:09 Why you should run the fan when you shower 2:44 The symptoms people blame on being tired 3:06 What's really in your tap water 5:49 The candle problem most people miss6:33 Paint and the toxins you overlook7:32 Where to find Helen Christoni Like and subscribe for the conversations and coverage you won't get from legacy media. #HealthyHome #AirQuality #NonToxicLiving #WaterFilter #MoldPrevention #Wellness #JasonRantz #SeattleRed

www.teachhoops.com Team camp isn't for finding your best player. You already know who your top 2–3 are. Team camp is where you discover your bench mob—the 7th, 8th, and 9th players who decide close games, survive foul trouble, and change momentum with effort and trust plays. This episode gives coaches a simple evaluation system to identify depth without guessing—and without getting fooled by one hot shooting game. You're not grading talent at camp. You're grading trust. Ask this on every possession:Can I trust this kid to win a possession? Not score. Win. Sprint back and match up in transition Talk early on defense (screens, help, matchups) Be in the right help spot Block out with contact Make the simple pass Reset fast after a mistake (no sulking, no blaming) Toughness under real conditions: Second game of the day Early morning tip Game after a loss Possession after a turnover Response after missed shots or bad calls “Losers limp. Winners respond.” Bench mob players respond fast. To build depth, give players identity and evaluate them with clarity: 1) The Stopper Can guard a scorer without fouling Changes matchups even without scoring 2) The Rebounder Hits first, pursues second, finishes the play Creates extra possessions 3) The Connector Makes teammates better Talks, moves the ball, cuts, keeps pace flowing “Lineup glue” Use this with assistants during camp games. Each item = a “win”: Sprint back and match up Early talk on screens Great box out Deflection Charge attempt Paint-touch pass Great cut Extra pass leading to a shot Next-play response after a mistake (the biggest one) Camp is a blur. You will forget. After each game, write down: Two players who earned trust Two players who lost trust By the end of camp, patterns show up. Now you're making decisions based on habits—not one good shooting stretch. Team camp is NOT for installing your whole playbook It's for discovering who you can trust when it matters Depth is built through clear roles and measurable impact Your bench should compete for “winning plays,” not shots The best teams aren't perfect—they have guys 7–9 who change games If you want camp evaluation sheets, open gym templates, practice plans, and offseason systems you can copy and paste, visit:www.teachhoops.com The Big Coaching PointWhat “Trust” Looks Like (Possession-Winning Habits)What Team Camp Reveals Better Than Any PracticeThe 3 Roles to Label at CampThe Bench Mob Scoreboard (Track Impact, Not Points)The “2-Name Rule” After Every Camp GameKey TakeawaysCall to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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www.teachhoops.com Episode Title: Can Team Camp Reveal Your 7th, 8th, and 9th Players? Team camp isn't for finding your best player. You already know who your top 2–3 are. Team camp is where you discover your bench mob—the 7th, 8th, and 9th players who decide close games, survive foul trouble, and change momentum with effort and trust plays. This episode gives coaches a simple evaluation system to identify depth without guessing—and without getting fooled by one hot shooting game. You're not grading talent at camp. You're grading trust. Ask this on every possession:Can I trust this kid to win a possession? Not score. Win. Sprint back and match up in transition Talk early on defense (screens, help, matchups) Be in the right help spot Block out with contact Make the simple pass Reset fast after a mistake (no sulking, no blaming) Toughness under real conditions: Second game of the day Early morning tip Game after a loss Possession after a turnover Response after missed shots or bad calls “Losers limp. Winners respond.” Bench mob players respond fast. To build depth, give players identity and evaluate them with clarity: 1) The Stopper Can guard a scorer without fouling Changes matchups even without scoring 2) The Rebounder Hits first, pursues second, finishes the play Creates extra possessions 3) The Connector Makes teammates better Talks, moves the ball, cuts, keeps pace flowing “Lineup glue” Use this with assistants during camp games. Each item = a “win”: Sprint back and match up Early talk on screens Great box out Deflection Charge attempt Paint-touch pass Great cut Extra pass leading to a shot Next-play response after a mistake (the biggest one) Camp is a blur. You will forget. After each game, write down: Two players who earned trust Two players who lost trust By the end of camp, patterns show up. Now you're making decisions based on habits—not one good shooting stretch. Team camp is NOT for installing your whole playbook It's for discovering who you can trust when it matters Depth is built through clear roles and measurable impact Your bench should compete for “winning plays,” not shots The best teams aren't perfect—they have guys 7–9 who change games If you want camp evaluation sheets, open gym templates, practice plans, and offseason systems you can copy and paste, visit:www.teachhoops.com Show NotesEpisode SummaryThe Big Coaching PointWhat “Trust” Looks Like (Possession-Winning Habits)What Team Camp Reveals Better Than Any PracticeThe 3 Roles to Label at CampThe Bench Mob Scoreboard (Track Impact, Not Points)The “2-Name Rule” After Every Camp GameKey TakeawaysCall to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Mike and Pam are here answering your Listener Questions! We start the show off by discussing how excited we are by what we are seeing this week with the new experiences that are opening at Walt Disney World. What are your initial thoughts? Then, we get a question about our dream concert we could bring to WDW (brought about by the Dave Matthews Band playing the Magic Kingdom a couple of weeks back), ideas for Paint the Night viewing areas for a young family, how Placeholders can be really, really good deals right now with Disney Cruise Line, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

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Wednesday - We talk; new shows we are watching, Wendy's restaurants are failing, Rauce at Pineapples, and Jack's sciatic nerve pain. Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering your dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on court decisions in favor of people who were fired over social posts about Charlie Kirk. Rauce Thoughtson completing those mundane tasks. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paint color. Clients think it's the easiest decision. Designers know it's one of the hardest. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Susan Jamieson, founder of Bridget Berri Designs and author of Color Rules, to unpack why paint carries so much visual weight—and why even experienced designers can struggle to get it right. From undertones to lighting to sequencing decisions correctly, this conversation reframes how to approach paint color with clarity and confidence. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why paint color is often harder than selecting furniture or finishes - Kimberley's five key principles for choosing paint with confidence - How defining the mood of a space narrows your color options - Why fixed elements should guide your paint decisions - How undertones impact color more than the name on the sample - Why testing larger samples in the actual space is critical - Why paint should be one of the final decisions—not the first Ready to build an interior design business that supports your talent? Join us at Business of Design®. https://businessofdesign.com

Most people make paint polishing way harder than it needs to be. In this video, I break down why polishing your car takes too long, what mistakes slow people down, and how to get better results with a simpler system. We'll talk about test spots, pad choice, product amount, cleaning your pad, realistic expectations, and why a one-step polish can be the smarter option for most daily drivers. The goal is not always 100% paint correction. A lot of the time, the goal is to make the paint cleaner, glossier, clearer, and easier to maintain without spending an entire weekend chasing every last scratch. In this video, you'll learn: Why polishing takes too long Why chasing perfection wastes time How to do a proper test spot Why pad choice matters so much How to use a one-step polish correctly Why cleaning your pad speeds up correction How to protect the paint after polishing How to make paint correction simpler and more enjoyable If you want a simpler way to polish paint and get great real-world results, this video will help. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car polishing, paint correction, how to polish a car, one step polish, car detailing tips, polishing car paint, remove swirl marks, car polish for beginners, paint correction tips, polishing mistakes, detailing business tips, best car polish, Jimbo's Detailing, Picture Perfect Polish, ceramic spray, car detailing for beginners, DIY car detailing

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