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This week on Ear Shot: Regular screenings could prevent deaths from cervical cancer, but more women are putting them off during the pandemic. Plus: Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is stepping down, what do we know about our future governor, Kathy Hochul?

Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Equinor, Covanta Holdings, Evergy, Ocean Power Technologies, Torchlight Energy Resources Inc., SunHydrogen Inc., Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF, Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund, Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., AECOM, BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF, BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF PODCAST: Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Transcript & Links, Episode 56, April 23, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 56 published on April 23, titled “Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus…”— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… In this podcast, we return to alternative energy picks. The first article is titled 3 Alternative Energy Stocks Defying Industry Challenges. It’s by Zacks analyst Aparajita Dutta and is on the Zacks site. As usual, I’ll mention the company name followed by select quotes from Ms. Dutta. “1) Equinor (EQNR) Based in Stavanger, Norway, is one of the premier integrated energy companies in the world… The company is investing actively in renewable energy projects, comprising power generation from solar and wind energy… The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 2) Covanta Holdings (CVA) Based in Morristown, NJ, Covanta offers waste and energy solution to its customers by processing the waste and generating energy out of it… The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 267.90% in the last four quarters. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #2. 3) Evergy (EVRG) Based in Kansas, MI, Evergy provides clean, safe and reliable energy to 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. It is home to the largest electric vehicle charging network in the United States and has one of the top 10 wind portfolios of electric utilities in the country… The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Continuing on the theme of alternative energy is Top Penny Stocks To Buy Now? (with a BIG question mark!) 4 Alternative Energy Stocks To Watch by D. Marie. The author isn’t giving outright buy recommendations but as stocks to look at. Each stock offers different perspectives on what you might consider being in the speculative alternative energy space. The article is on pennystocks.com. Again, I’ll mention the company followed by a few quotes by the author on each company. Now, before I begin, some might want to skip the first one as it involves uranium mining! “1) Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE: DNN) Denison is a uranium exploration and development company. Its main project is the Wheeler River Uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin region in Saskatchewan… its stock price has nearly tripled in the last 6 months. 2) Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ: OPTT) This company specializes in the development and commercialization of renewable electricity generating systems using ocean waves. 3) Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCH) Energy Resources was an oil and gas company. However, it is now working towards meeting regulations to consummate its previously announced business combination with Metamaterial Inc. It develops high-performance materials and nanocomposite products used in things like solar energy and auto applications. 4) SunHydrogen Inc. (OTC: HYSR) The final energy penny stock to watch just saw a massive price increase. SunHydrogen is a solar technology company based in California. It is developing solar-powered nanoparticle systems to act as photosynthesis, to separate hydrogen from water.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… In this next article, I return to ESG ETF recommendations. These are from two analysts -- Paulina Likos and Matt Whittaker -- who wrote an article titled 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds. It was on the Yahoo! Finance site. Again, I’ll first mention the fund’s name followed by quotes from the authors concerning that particular fund. Quote: “1) Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) According to Vanguard, (this) ETF excludes stocks of certain companies that don't meet standards of U.N. global compact principles and companies that don't meet certain diversity criteria. Stefano Safaei, managing director of investments at Wedbush Securities, highlights (a) low expense ratio and impressive performance as attractive features for investors. 2) 1919 Socially Responsible Balanced Fund (SSIAX) Some of the fund's criteria include excluding companies that have significant direct exposure to fossil fuel real assets, investing in companies with fair employment practices and seeking assets that have respect for human rights. 3) Fidelity International Sustainability Index Fund (FNIDX Most of its securities are a part of the MSCI ACWI ex USA ESG Index, a capitalization-weighted index that offers investors exposure to large and midcap companies in developed and emerging markets with high ESG performance. 4) Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund (FNDSX) This Fidelity fund follows the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI U.S. Aggregate ESG Choice Bond Index, which includes investment-grade debt securities. 5) Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund (CISIX) According to the fund's fact sheet, its holdings had 88% lower fossil fuel reserves, 100% lower tobacco exposure and 83% lower toxic emissions than the Russell 1000. 6) SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF (SPYX) The fund, made up of large-cap U.S. equities, tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Free Index. 7) Shelton Green Alpha Fund (NEXTX) … seeks environmentally conscious companies that have demonstrated their ability to manage environmental risk and have above-average growth potential." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best Stocks That Will Gain From Biden’s Job and Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure continues to gain interest from ethical and sustainable investors. So, I’ve got one more article here. It’s titled 10 Best Stocks That Will Gain From Biden’s Job and Infrastructure Plan. It’s by Usman Kabir and appeared on Yahoo! Finance. So, I’ll mention the stock and follow it with a few select quotes from Mr. Kabir. Quote, starting with no. 10. 10) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) … is an Ohio-based company in the mining and steelmaking business… (and) the largest steelmaker in the country. 9) Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) Quanta Services, Inc. is a Houston-based company that provides infrastructure services for communications, industries, electric power companies and pipeline projects… it is one of the key players in the American market that focuses on modernization of the electrical grid using renewable energy. 8) Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) In the US, the firm is the largest producer of construction aggregates, namely gravel, crushed stone, sand, and concrete. 7) American Tower Corporation (REIT) (NYSE: AMT) American Tower Corporation (REIT) is a Boston-based real-estate investment trust that owns and operates mobile phone towers across the world. American Jobs Plan envisions spending more than $100 billion to widen the high speed broadband nest in the country. 6) Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) Applied Materials, Inc. is a California-based firm that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacturing of semiconductor chips… As broadband occupies a top priority in the American Jobs Plan, the digital acceleration of the economy from high-speed internet is expected to drive the demand for these chips. 5) American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEP) American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an Ohio-based electric company meeting the electrical needs of millions of American citizens in more than ten states across the country. President Joe Biden has marked $100 billion to modernize the American electrical infrastructure. 4) Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) Union Pacific Corporation is a Nebraska-based railroad holding company. It is one of the largest rail providers in the Western US, posting strong profits that it expects to grow by 31% over the next two years. 3) Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (NYSE: AQUA) The firm offers capital systems and related recurring services for treating industrial process water, utility water, and wastewater… Evoqua also makes products that filter and separate clean and dirty water. Since the American Jobs Plan envisions the provision of clean water to every American household, the firm could benefit from it. 2) Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) … is one of the largest game companies in North America and Europe. US President (Biden) has pushed for increased access to high-speed broadband across the country… The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the stock of the firm higher owing to increased video-game demand. 1) AECOM (NYSE: ACM) … is a California-based American engineering firm. Since infrastructure spending forms the biggest chunk of the American Jobs Plan, the firm will stand to gain a lot from the multitude of new projects that will be initiated by the US government… It also operates an environmental and risk management department for big projects.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Now a quick piece of interesting news titled BlackRock Launches Two Carbon Transition ETFs, ‘LCTU’ & ‘LCTD’ by Aaron Neuwirth. Published on etftrends.com. Quote, “The BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) and the BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) invest in large- and mid-cap companies. The two funds raised more than $1.5 billion… The day-one investments into the BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF make it the largest ETF launch ever.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… “ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on May 7. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

With the end of the pandemic maybe (maybe!) in sight, Kai and Molly are contemplating what their work lives have gained and lost in the past year. If COVID-19 had been brought under control in three to six months, would a return to, say, commuting feel as scary? Plus: Now that the Ever Given has been dislodged from the Suez Canal, it’s time to talk about the economic conditions that landed us here. Here are links to everything we talked about today: “Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Manhattan May Never Be the Same.” from the New York Times istheboatstillstuck.com/ “What Can We Learn from a Big Boat Stuck in a Canal?” from Big by Matt Stoller “Too big to sail? The debate over huge container ships” from Financial Times “Mashhour is number 1!”

With the end of the pandemic maybe (maybe!) in sight, Kai and Molly are contemplating what their work lives have gained and lost in the past year. If COVID-19 had been brought under control in three to six months, would a return to, say, commuting feel as scary? Plus: Now that the Ever Given has been dislodged from the Suez Canal, it’s time to talk about the economic conditions that landed us here. Here are links to everything we talked about today: “Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Manhattan May Never Be the Same.” from the New York Times istheboatstillstuck.com/ “What Can We Learn from a Big Boat Stuck in a Canal?” from Big by Matt Stoller “Too big to sail? The debate over huge container ships” from Financial Times “Mashhour is number 1!”

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Creating a beautiful living space outdoors doesn’t require walls or a ceiling, just a beautiful floor. We’ve got tips on how to create the perfect patio. Plus… Now that we’re knee deep in the AC season, we’re also knee-deep in high electric bills! We’ve got 5 low-cost and no-cost improvements you can make to lower cooling costs with giving up comfort. Plus, do you know the easiest door to break into for any house? It’s usually the garage door! We’ll tell you why and share the surprisingly simple home securitysteps you can take to secure that entry. Can you ever have too much closet space? If it comes at the expense of a small bedroom – maybe! We work through the numbers and share tips to get the most closet space from tight quarters. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about, installing a curtain drain, best composite decking, repairing trim, regulating shower temperature. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a beautiful living space outdoors doesn’t require walls or a ceiling, just a beautiful floor. We’ve got tips on how to create the perfect patio. Plus… Now that we’re knee deep in the AC season, we’re also knee-deep in high electric bills! We’ve got 5 low-cost and no-cost improvements you can make to lower cooling costs with giving up comfort. Plus, do you know the easiest door to break into for any house? It’s usually the garage door! We’ll tell you why and share the surprisingly simple home securitysteps you can take to secure that entry. Can you ever have too much closet space? If it comes at the expense of a small bedroom – maybe! We work through the numbers and share tips to get the most closet space from tight quarters. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about, installing a curtain drain, best composite decking, repairing trim, regulating shower temperature. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tannaitic halakhah... What happens when you throw an object 4 amot within the public domain? 4 different scenarios that fulfill this description.... When would you be obligated to bring a korban? When exempt? Plus: Now add bodies of water into the equations. Why is the water itself considered a karmelit, as compared to the public or private domain? Also, inconvenient passage vs. inconvenient usage. Plus: ships and boats, when you can carry from one to the next. How do we count the depth of the area around the boat? Where are the 10 tefachim?

The House Intelligence Committee dropped their 300-page report and spoiler: they said Trump did the thing Democrats are accusing him of. We guide you through the report’s bombshells. Plus: Now as the time draws near for Congress to draw the articles of impeachment, we explain what that entails, exactly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

On this edition of Beyond Reason Radio Yaffee is a voice of reason on the latest news! Yaffee goes over why Trumps tweets and the reaction to the tweets were both BEYOND REASON!AND Why conservatives should still care about the debt! PLUS Now banning plastic straws is bad for the environment?!Listen to the latest podcast here now!

On this edition of Beyond Reason Radio Yaffee is a voice of reason on the latest news! Yaffee goes over why Trumps tweets and the reaction to the tweets were both BEYOND REASON!AND Why conservatives should still care about the debt! PLUS Now banning plastic straws is bad for the environment?!Listen to the latest podcast here now!

Does anyone actually know anything about Kawhi Leonard’s impending decision (0:40)? Plus: Now that we’ve had a few days to think about the new signings, were our initial reactions correct (15:21)?Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier

Encore release November 14, 2018. Encore release August 7, 2017. President Obama disappoints (again) with his attendance at the "National" Prayer Breakfast, but... his observations on Christianity's checkered past and comments urging tolerance and humility have conservatives in a snit. Yay. Plus: Now that a federal court has cleared the way for gay marriage in Alabama, some counties are complying while others aren't. Some counties are refusing to issue ANY marriage certificates until this whole thing is cleared up. Meanwhile the state's Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy "10 Commandments" Moore has called for a Constitutional convention and declares that the US Supreme Court has no authority to rule on the matter.  Looks like he might lose his job. Again. Resolutions have been introduced in both houses of Congress honoring Darwin Day. They have zero chance of making it out of committee, but this is farther than it's gotten in years past. Creationist kook Ken Ham is upset over Carnival Cruises' Superbowl ad featuring a JFK voiceover in which the late president muses over our relationship to the sea. Finally, we overstated the effect of the Constitution's "full faith and credit" clause as it applies to recognition of out-of-state marriages. 

In the rust belt, "they hated Hillary" -- that's what Tom Frank found on his recent book tour for the paperback of "Listen, Liberal: Or Whatever Happened to the Party of the People?" Also: Is Ivanka Trump responsible for her father's attack on Syria? Amy Wilentz comments on the president's reliance on his daughter and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Plus: Now that Neil Gorsuch has been sworn in as a Supreme Court justice, Ari Berman reviews the big picture of the battle for voting rights.

In this weeks episode Maisie and Kieran go through the latest video games news, Kieran offers some thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch and to follow on from Music Mania’s discussion of video game music, they both share their favourite video game music. PLUS Now following tradition at this point … Kieran briefly talks about The Witcher 3 and finally gets to talk about his game of the year (for last year!) - Mass Effect Andromeda.