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The binge shows Jodi & her cousin gave up on and why. Sam rounds up all the National Coffee Day deals and freebies. Plus, the dating debate over Chemistry vs. Compatibility - and where Murphy and Jodi landed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

697. This week we chat with Stephanie Soileau about her debut novel, Should the Waters Take Us. It's a critically acclaimed 2026 debut novel. Set in coastal Louisiana, the 336-page book explores Cajun identity, environmental disaster from an oil spill, and an approaching hurricane that threatens a fragile bayou community. You can read more about the book on Penguin Random House. Stephanie Soileau is a fiction writer originally from Southwest Louisiana whose work deeply explores place, community, and the environmental and economic shifts of the Gulf Coast. She is the author of the critically acclaimed short story collection Last One Out Shut Off the Lights (2020) and the novel Should the Waters Take Us (2026), a family saga spanning four centuries from rural France to coastal Louisiana. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. André Norton. Raleston Luck.     To the south lay the old cypress swamps, dark glens of rotting wood and sprawling vines. A spur of this unsavory no-man's land ran close along the road, and looking into it one could almost believe, fancied Val, in the legends told by the early French explorers concerning the giant monsters who were supposed to haunt the swamps and wild lands at the mouth of the Mississippi. He would not have been surprised to see a brontosaurus peeking coyly down at him from twenty feet or so of neck. It was just the sort of place any self-respecting brontosaurus would have wallowed in.     But at last they won free from that place of cold and dank odors. Passing through Chalmette, they struck the main highway. From then on it was simple enough. St. Bernard Highway led into St. Claude Avenue and that melted into North Rampart street, one of the boundaries of the old French city. This week in Louisiana history. September 25, 1912. Grabow Lumber Shootout murder suspect Charles Smith, shot by Calcasieu Parish Deputy.  This week in New Orleans history. September 25, 2006: The New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time after Katrina, defeating the Falcons in a historic "reopening" game. This week in Louisiana. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience October 1, 2026 ' 7:30 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St. Lafayette, LA 70501 Website: acadianacenterforthearts.org Phone: Not listed in search results Email: Not listed in search results Sources: Two‑time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien brings his legendary Creole roots band, The Zydeco Experience, to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for a night celebrating the living traditions of Creole music. The performance, titled 'The Creole Continuum: Transcending Tradition,' pairs Terrance with his daughter Marcella Simien, creating an intergenerational dialogue through accordion, rubboard, and soulful vocals. Creole Heritage: The show explores zydeco as a living cultural lineage ' rhythm, resistance, and storytelling passed down through generations. Grammy‑Winning Band: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience are known for high‑energy performances that blend tradition with modern roots influences. Family Collaboration: Marcella Simien joins her father onstage, adding a contemporary voice to the Creole musical bloodline. Venue: The Acadiana Center for the Arts provides an intimate, acoustically rich setting in downtown Lafayette. Tickets: $45.00 (per AcA event listing). Postcards from Louisiana. Herlin Riley at Snug Harbor. More cowbell.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Trish & Lorraine are joined by the author of hit novel & TV drama Trespasses to talk about her new book Stations & what it feels like to write a best seller & start a whole new career in midlife. Former chef Louise opens up about the impact of fleeing Belfast as a child during the Troubles after her grandmother's pub was bombed, the anxiety that followed her through life from that point, the friend who lured her to a writing group & what happened on the night she had a glass too many with Gillian Anderson!Trish and Lorraine also tackle listener questions on parenting twenty-somethings who have moved back home in a warm, honest episode for women navigating midlife, family life and reinvention.

Today continues our series of Topic Showcases, where we focus on a crucial topic by rounding up the greatest highlights and clips from Level 10 Contractor's ENTIRE podcast run. That's over 1000 episodes of fantastic treasures and marketing gold to curate from! This week, we head out to the mailbox to discuss the magic of postcard advertising. Rich reminds us often how our marketing has to fight for a prospect's attention. A postcard allows you to interrupt their busy minds with a bold headline or striking image. Like a billboard in the post. You have the time it takes for the postcard to travel from their left hand to their right hand into the trash can to make a connection but with the know-how and style you can hook them in a flash.

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they discuss the four records that helped shape them at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Karina speak with Tyler Sonnichsen, author of J Card Press's book, The Dea...

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they discuss the four records that helped shape them at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Karina speak with Tyler Sonnichsen, author of J Card Press's book, The Dead Milkmen. Tyler also puts out Postcards From Irving every quarter, a zine that explores local history and deep dives into old music clubs. Keep up with Tyler at his blog, Sonic Geography.   Tyler Sonnichsen's Four Records:   0-10: The Cars - Heartbeat City  Teens: Ash - 1977  Mid Twenties: The Afghan Whigs - 1965 Recent Record: Carolina Durante - Cuatro Chavales   Listen on Podbean Listen on YouTube Listen on Spotify LIsten on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Music Listen on iHeartRadio Follow us on Instagram Email: fourrecordspodcast@gmail.com www.DyingScene.com   Opening song: Rad Skulls – Loud as Shit Closing song: Lucas Perea – Underneath Ashes

A pesquisa de David Almeida desenvolve-se em torno da experimentação pictórica em diversos meios e suportes como tela, linho, madeira, cerâmica e gravura. A sua produção tem como eixo principal as problemáticas do espaço e do corpo em percurso, explorando a visualidade do território íntimo, da cidade e da paisagem regional brasileira. No espaço pictórico, investiga os limites entre a paisagem do campo e o imaginário, ora enfatizando a densidade dos materiais em obras figurativas ou pendendo para a abstração, ora deslocando elementos naturais em telas de tom metafísico e espiritual. Almeida engendra os conceitos de memória, corpo, fantasmagoria e percepção óptica, criando telas nas quais o íntimo de uma cultura ou povo se manifesta de forma subtil na paisagem. No seu trabalho, lugares e sensações dialogam com o seu método e procedimento de representar, em que a densidade de uma noite pintada está intimamente relacionada com o processo oblíquo de a construir na imagem.Entre as suas principais individuais, estão: Devagar com o andor que o santo é de barro, Museu da Inconfidência, Ouro Preto, Brasil (2026); Paisagens da Imprecisão, Cerrado Galeria, Brasília, Brasil (2025); Vigília, Millan, São Paulo, Brasil (2024); Arriba do Chão, Millan, São Paulo, Brasil (2022); A Task of Wonders, durante a residência no Espronceda Art Center, Barcelona, Espanha (2020); Lindeza, Referência Galeria de Arte, Brasília, Brasil (2019); Encalço, Mult.i.plo Espaço Arte, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Paradeiro, Zipper Galeria, São Paulo, Brasil (2018); e Asseidade da Fenda, Elefante Centro Cultural, Brasília, Brasil (2016). Indicado ao Prêmio PIPA em 2022, foi premiado em 2015 e 2013 pelo Salão de Arte de Jataí, em 2014 pelo 20º Salão Anapolino de Arte e em primeiro lugar no I Prêmio Vera Brant de Arte Contemporânea em 2016. Realizou a curadoria de Vaquejada da Meia Noite, Almeida & Dale, São Paulo, Brasil (2025) e participou em exposições coletivas como Brasília em Construção: Constelações contemporâneas, Foyer da Sala Villa-Lobos, Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro, Brasília, Brasil (2026); Est-ce un pays que l'on peut voir ou bien mon rêve?, Chapelle PDP, Pézenas, França (2026); Adiar o Fim do Mundo, FGV Arte, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (2025); Funil, Casa SP-Arte, São Paulo, Brasil (2024); Paisagem interior, Casa Zalszupin, São Paulo, Brasil (2023); Stranger than Fiction, Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Estocolmo, Suécia (2023); Contramemória, Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, Brasil (2022); In Residency, Residency Unlimited, Nova York, Estados Unidos (2022); Postcards, Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Estocolmo, Suécia (2020); Um lugar nenhum: Segunda Naturaleza, Fernando Pradilla, Madri, Espanha (2020); Triangular – Arte desse século, Casa Niemeyer, Brasília, Brasil (2019); Scapeland – Território de Trânsito Livre, Memorial da América Latina, São Paulo, Brasil (2018); UNS, Library of Love, Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati, Estados Unidos (2017); Salão Transborda Brasília 2016, Caixa Cultural Brasília, Brasil (2016), entre outras. Links: https://almeidaedale.com.br/artistas/david-almeida/ https://www.premiopipa.com/artistas/david-almeida/ https://www.mmmgaleria.com.br/david-almeida https://residencyunlimited.org/residencies/david-almeida/ Créditos introdução e finalVoz: Vera AppletonMúsica: David Maranha e Rodrigo Amado http://www.appleton.pt Mecenas Appleton:HCI / Vasco Collection / A2P / MyStory Hotels / JD Collection Apoio:Câmara Municipal de Lisboa Financiamento:República Portuguesa – Cultura / DGArtes – Direcção Geral das Artes © Appleton, todos os direitos reservados

Czechia reaches Davis Cup final, UNICEF CR presents Paddington's Postcards, trip to Obora Hvezda in Prague

Czechia reaches Davis Cup final, UNICEF CR presents Paddington's Postcards, trip to Obora Hvezda in Prague

#1088 What if a simple postcard could open the door to a full-blown, high-margin local marketing agency? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dalton Joyner and Rachel Smith, founders of Big Sky Automation, to break down a simple (and surprisingly profitable) local-agency growth play: using shared direct-mail postcards as a “foot-in-the-door” offer that brings small businesses in fast — then upselling into higher-value services like web development, Google Business Profile optimization, and reputation management. Dalton and Rachel share their origin story, how they structure the postcard program, the exact tools they use to fulfill mailers through USPS EDDM, and how they keep execution simple with Canva and automation. They also reveal how they've turned the model into an online community that helps others launch the same business in their own towns! (Original Air Date - 1/26/26) What we discuss with Dalton and Rachel: + Shared direct-mail postcards + Low-cost “foot-in-the-door” offers + Splitting postcard costs + USPS EDDM fulfillment + Local business lead generation + Upselling agency services + Google Business Profile optimization + Reputation management systems + High-margin postcard profits + Community-based agency model Thank you, Dalton and Rachel! Check out Big Sky Automation at ⁠BigSkyAutomation.com⁠. Get the free ⁠Community Card Mini Course⁠. Follow Dalton and Rachel on ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

696. How did a 19th-century merchant rebuild his life after the War of 1812 and use his fortune to secretly transform the city of New Orleans? We're joined by author Audrey Ades to talk about her picture book biography, Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous. We dive into Judah’s quiet legacy of stealth philanthropy, the importance of bringing unsung Jewish historical figures to young readers, and the timeless lesson of helping others without needing acclaim. Ades is a children's book author with a passion for uncovering overlooked historical figures and bringing meaningful, character-driven stories to young readers. Known for her thoughtful approach to themes of community, social justice, and Jewish history, she specializes in translating complex historical legacies into accessible narratives for children. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Benjamin Moore Norman. Norman's New Orleans. In 1699, eighteen years after La Salle had demonstrated the connection of the Mississippi with the Gulf of Mexico, by passing out at its mouth, Iberville succeeded in entering it from the Gulf. Ascending as far as the junction of Red River, he returned, and proceeded, by way of the Gulf, into Lake Pontchartrain. He formed a settlement and erected a fort, at Biloxi, which he left under the command of his brother Bienville, while he returned to France, to induce others to join the colony. Soon after he left, the new commander ascended the Mississippi as far as the present site of New Orleans. In returning, he met a British vessel of sixteen guns, under the command of Capt. Bard, who enquired the bearings of the great river, intimating that it was his intention to establish a colony upon its banks. Bienville, in reply, directed him to go farther west, and thus induced him to turn about; from which circumstance, the place of their meeting was called “The English Turn,” a name which it retains to this day. This week in Louisiana history. September 18, 1799. Sebastian Calvo is appointed governor general of Louisiana.  This week in New Orleans history. September 18, 1947: A major hurricane struck the city, causing the Mississippi River to rise to dangerous levels and flooding parts of the West Bank. This week in Louisiana. Alligator Festival September 25'28, 2026 West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Rd. Luling, LA 70070 Website: lariverparishes.com The Alligator Festival is a long‑running St. Charles Parish tradition held each September at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. Hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, the festival raises funds for community projects while offering four days of food, music, rides, and family fun along the Mississippi River. Live Music: A full weekend lineup of local and regional bands on the main stage. Food Booths: Classic Louisiana festival fare ' including fried alligator, alligator sauce piquante, and other River Parishes specialties. Rides & Games: A midway with carnival rides, games, and children's activities. Arts & Crafts: Dozens of vendors selling handmade goods, jewelry, d'cor, and local crafts. Community Mission: Proceeds support Rotary scholarships, playgrounds, and local service projects. Postcards from Louisiana. Tycoon on Decatur St. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Lorraine & Trish are back for Season 19 of Postcards from Midlife! In this opener, they catch up on their summer — from Cornwall staycations and David Byrne concerts to accidental Ted Lasso interviews and lake-swimming mishaps — & share why midlife women so often feel guilty about resting (hello, Gen X work ethic).They also give you a first look at this season's brilliant guest lineup, including:Julia Bradbury on her new book Hack Yourself Healthy and the longevity tips actually worth tryingRose Ferguson, nutritionist, on her four-week reset plan and the MJMB Protocol for more energyDr Sam Bunting, dermatologist, on midlife skin changes, skincare routines, and cosmetic proceduresProfessor Tanya Byron on her new book You Are Not a DiagnosisNovelists Louise Kennedy (Stations) and Meg Mason (Sophie Standing There)Plus: navigating a full-again "empty nest," the British Heart Foundation Strong Women Challenge, book & telly recommendations for autumn, & stories from the Postcards from Midlife Facebook community.Nature's Best Pea Protein link: https://tidd.ly/3UWJpSZUse code LIFE30Got a question for Julia, Rose, Sam or Tanya? Email hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comJoin the private Facebook group: Postcards from MidlifeFollow, rate and review — it helps other midlife women find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Air Date - 16 September 2026Martha Wright is a medicine woman, healer, coach, and guide whose work brings together Celtic spirituality, shamanic energy healing, psychology, somatic awareness, executive coaching, and grief tending. Known for blending deep compassion with a grounded, empowering approach, she helps people reclaim their agency, strengthen their self-awareness, and move through life with greater presence, confidence, and connection.Her work supports individuals in transforming experiences of abuse, assault, trauma, grief, and ancestral patterns into greater joy, gratitude, self-trust, and love. Martha believes that healing can take many forms, and that meaningful change begins when people are willing to turn inward, reconnect with their own inner wisdom, and create space for new possibilities.At the heart of Martha's work is the belief that personal healing has the power to create change far beyond the individual. She envisions a world where people live in greater harmony with nature, one another, and the cycles of the Earth. Through intentional presence, courageous self-exploration, and connection to the divine, she encourages others to rediscover their own power, creativity, and sense of sacred belonging.For more, visit: https://www.marthamw.com/#MarthaWright #MelisaCaprio#PostcardsToTheUniverseConnect with Melisa Caprio at https://www.melisacaprio.com/Visit the Postcards to the Universe Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/postcards-to-the-universe/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

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Jimbo Mathus grew up in a house full of musicians, and by the time he was 8 years old, he was sitting in on family jam sessions. He dropped out of college, joined the Merchant Marines and eventually settled in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He formed The Squirrel Nut Zippers in 1993, which experienced massive success in the mid- to late ‘90s. The band was swept into the short-lived swing music revival, alongside The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and movies like The Mask and Swingers.It was a short-lived revival, but the Zippers offered fans something deeper and darker that led to a lifelong career for the ever-curious Mathus. Right around the time the band was rising to stardom, Mathus released the album Play Songs for Rosetta under the name James Mathus and His Knockdown Society. Originally released in 1997, the album was recorded in tribute and as a benefit for Charley Patton's daughter, Rosetta Patton Brown, whom he grew up with. Jimbo learned in his thirties that Rosetta was Charley's daughter and that she had never received any royalties from his music. (There is a new vinyl addition of the album available for pre-order in a very limited run until Sept. 30, 2026.)In our conversation, Jimbo opens up about his connection to Rosetta and what he learned about Charley Patton through his very private daughter. He talks about his short film called Postcards to Rosetta, which explores the secret moments in the life of Charley Patton and particularly the relationship he had with his daughter. The short film features marionettes interpreting moments in Charley's life. Mathus also comments on his ethos on genre and talks his band's new album, which he has been working on for thirty years. Titled The Squirrel Nut Zippers Starring in "Fat City" (The Ballad of Lil' Tony), the album is based on Mathus' grandfather's life as a bootlegger, juke joint operator, and big band promoter in the South.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's heartbreaking to see what our brothers and sisters in Nepal are going through. With the little network we've built through this channel, I'm sharing a Relief Fund donation link for those who would like to extend their support. I request you all to contribute in whatever way you can, through your time, your prayers, or your financial support.https://www.sukha-ev.de/aktuelles/hilfe-nach-der-flut-an-der-tibetisch-nepalesischen-grenze/MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years. To build a better support system for women going through this transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body. For more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ Panchakarma is often misunderstood as a set of treatments that everyone receives in the same way. But it is not a fixed package, a spa treatment, or a checklist of therapies.In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj breaks down what Panchakarma actually means, why it needs to be personalised, and how a physician decides whether someone is ready for an intensive treatment.The episode explores the Ayurvedic distinction between Shamana and Shodhana, and why reduction, purification, nourishment and recovery all have different roles in a treatment programme. It also introduces the three R's, Relax, Reduce and Rejuvenate, as a simple way to understand the broader purpose of a well-designed Panchakarma programme.The conversation looks at why strength, mental resilience, health goals and individual condition matter before undergoing intensive therapies. Episode HighlightsWhat Panchakarma Really MeansShamana, Shodhana & LanganaRelax, Reduce & ReplenishStrength, Resilience & ReadinessThe Five Panchakarma ProceduresRetreat Environment & ParticipationPreparation, Recovery & DurationChoosing The Right RetreatWhen Panchakarma Is Not AppropriatePersonalised Ayurvedic TreatmentTimestamps00:00 – 04:59 – What Panchakarma Really Means04:59 – 08:46 – Shamana, Shodhana & Treatment Readiness08:46 – 12:15 – Retreat Environment & The Three Rs12:15 – 15:09 – The Five Procedures & Replenishment15:09 – 18:48 – Panchakarma Duration, Recovery & Expectations18:48 – 22:06 – Who Needs Panchakarma & Who Should Avoid It22:06 – 27:50 – Benefits, Aftercare & Choosing The Right RetreatAbout Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istFree Ayurvedic consultation for those who are economically challenged: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: The content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

This may be one of my most passionate solo episodes yet because we're talking about something I LOVE: messaging.I know. “Messaging” sounds like such a generic marketing word.But messaging is FULLY loaded.It can take your marketing from meh to WOW. From scroll past to stop. From drive right by to pull over. From “that's nice” to “OMG, this is exactly what I've been looking for.”And sometimes, that shift comes from surprisingly small tweaks.Recently, I started working with a business owner who had invested in a beautiful new website and SEO. Her numbers showed that website traffic was increasing.But she told me:“Melissa, my phone isn't ringing.”She'd tried the website. Postcards. Social media. Networking. She was doing the things and getting increasingly frustrated that none of it seemed to be translating into leads.Here's the thing:Her SEO may have been doing exactly what it was supposed to do. It was getting people there.But getting found and getting chosen are two different things.In this episode, we're breaking down the different layers of marketing: how SEO and keywords help you get found, why more traffic doesn't automatically mean more customers, how to recognize a potential messaging problem, and why simply putting the same copy on MORE marketing channels won't fix a message that isn't connecting.Because more visibility isn't always the answer.Sometimes you need to make sure what you're saying actually makes the right person stop and say, “YES. That's for me.”And THIS is my sweet spot.If you've been doing all the marketing: website, Google, social, postcards, networking, signs, and wondering “Why am I working this hard for so little?” this episode is for you.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Local Visibility Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

695. On this episode, we sit down with Lafayette resident Dr. Christi Green — a scholar of law and ethics and leader with the League of Women Voters of Louisiana — to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Fall 2026 elections in Louisiana. Drawing on her deep background in voting rights advocacy, fair mapping, and civil ethics, Christy shares her perspective on the key ballot initiatives, high-stakes races, and shifting election laws impacting Acadiana and the state. Tune in to get informed, get engaged, and make your voice count! Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. jewel bush "House Made of History."    Rideau Settlement is where I evacuated in 2005 along with about 20 other relatives when Hurricane Katrina's wrath pushed us and so many others out of New Orleans. I spent two weeks in this un-GPSable St. Landry Parish village, where my cell phone didn't work, where there were no streetlights, where everyone woke at sunrise, where everyone identified you by who your parents or grandparents were.    It had been nearly eight years since I had last visited my familial land; then due to tragedy — and now due to tragedy.    After the funeral services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, founded in 1897 by the Josephite Fathers and widely referred to as LeBeau church, the kinfolk made a pilgrimage to Uncle Will's house to pay respects beyond the gravesite.    In the diminutive country cemetery where so many of my ancestors rest — Bush, Romar, Rideau — I snapped pictures of headstones: my maternal grandfather's grandfather, Oscar Bertrand, to whom everyone says my mother bears a remarkable resemblance; my paternal grandfather, Bean, who was a World War II Veteran and school bus driver; and my uncle, June, his son, who served in the Vietnam War. In my family, nicknames are better known and used than given names. This week in Louisiana history. September 11, 1722. First recorded Hurricane in La. destroyed New Orleans "During a hurricane...a large number of unidentified ships were sunk at and near New Orleans."  This week in New Orleans history. September 11, 1965: Hurricane Betsy made landfall, causing catastrophic flooding and leading to the creation of the modern New Orleans levee system. This week in Louisiana. Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival September 19'20 Downtown Riverbank, 100 Rue Beauport Natchitoches, LA 71457 Website: meatpiefestival.com Phone: (800) 259‑1714 The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival celebrates the city's signature dish with two days of food, music, and family‑friendly events along the Cane River Lake riverbank: Meat Pies & Local Food: Dozens of vendors serving classic Natchitoches meat pies and regional specialties. Live Music & Entertainment: Cajun, Zydeco, country, and rock performances throughout the weekend. Contests & Activities: A meat pie eating contest, car show, kids' zone, hot‑air balloons, and fireworks. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

(Sep 10, 2026) Counties across the North Country are preparing to pay more for SNAP benefits after the Trump Administration shifted the majority of the cost to states; folks will get the rare opportunity to climb up the Macdonough Monument this weekend during the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration; and we take a look at NCPR's community calendar and preview a few events, including a genealogy workshop in Ogdensburg and a folk performance in Edwards.

Dangerous Assignment — “Guided Missile Plans”Steve Mitchell is sent to Dublin to recover stolen microfilm containing plans for a new American guided missile. His pursuit of the suspected courier leads him through England, where two deaths and a series of seemingly innocent picture postcards provide his best hope for locating the missing plans before someone else gets to them.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — “The Picture Postcard Matter”Johnny Dollar travels to Switzerland after $100,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen from a courier at the Zurich airport. His only lead is a mysterious informant offering to arrange their return, but Johnny soon finds himself caught between competing players while a picture postcard offers a cryptic clue to where the diamonds may be hidden.Original Radio Broadcast Dates:Dangerous Assignment: August 30, 1950.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: October 1–5, 1956.Both programs are originating from HollywoodCast — Dangerous Assignment:Brian Donlevy as Steve MitchellHerb Butterfield as the CommissionerWritten by Robert Reif (Bob Reif)Music by Basil AdlamMusic conducted by Ralph HollenbeckProduced and directed by Bill KarnCast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarLucille MeredithVictor PerrinForrest LewisStan JonesBen WrightWritten by Robert ReifProduced and directed by Jack JohnstoneMusical supervision by Amerigo MarinoRoy Rowan, announcerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sheila, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Dangerous Assignment — “Guided Missile Plans”Steve Mitchell is sent to Dublin to recover stolen microfilm containing plans for a new American guided missile. His pursuit of the suspected courier leads him through England, where two deaths and a series of seemingly innocent picture postcards provide his best hope for locating the missing plans before someone else gets to them.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — “The Picture Postcard Matter”Johnny Dollar travels to Switzerland after $100,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen from a courier at the Zurich airport. His only lead is a mysterious informant offering to arrange their return, but Johnny soon finds himself caught between competing players while a picture postcard offers a cryptic clue to where the diamonds may be hidden.Original Radio Broadcast Dates:Dangerous Assignment: August 30, 1950.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: October 1–5, 1956.Both programs are originating from HollywoodCast — Dangerous Assignment:Brian Donlevy as Steve MitchellHerb Butterfield as the CommissionerWritten by Robert Reif (Bob Reif)Music by Basil AdlamMusic conducted by Ralph HollenbeckProduced and directed by Bill KarnCast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarLucille MeredithVictor PerrinForrest LewisStan JonesBen WrightWritten by Robert ReifProduced and directed by Jack JohnstoneMusical supervision by Amerigo MarinoRoy Rowan, announcerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sheila, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

694. Shreveport in the 1980s and 1990s. In the heart of the Deep South, silence was deadly — until a small group of ordinary people decided to fight back. Join us for a conversation with David Hylan, the award-winning filmmaker and author who just released the book, Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South. His 2016 documentary of the same name first brought national attention to ACT UP Shreveport, one of the smallest yet fiercest AIDS activist chapters in America. Now, with his powerful new book, Hylan expands that story, drawing on decades of interviews, archival research, and personal accounts to reveal the courage, grief, humor, and resilience of the activists who confronted hospitals that turned patients away, churches that preached judgment, and politicians who refused to listen. Far from the media spotlight of New York and San Francisco, these men and women forced northwest Louisiana to face the AIDS crisis head-on—and helped change the national conversation about compassion, healthcare, and equality in the process. This is the story of rage, resistance, and the power of ordinary people who refused to disappear. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Picayune Creole Cook Book is the definitive cook book for New Orleans Creole cooking. We have the 1910 edition on our website -- all 400 pages, 2006 recipes, 300,000 words, it's a monument to Creole cooking of 110 years ago. We'll start with a Good Cup of Creole Coffee. Is there anything in the whole range of food substances to be compared with it? And is there any city in the world where coffee is so delightfully concocted as in New Orleans? Travelers the world over unite in praise of Creole Coffee, or 'Caf' ' la Cr'ole,' as they are fond of putting it. The Creole cuisinieres succeeded far beyond even the famous chefs of France in discovering the secret of good coffee-making, and they have never yielded the palm of victory. There is no place in the world in which the use of coffee is more general than in the old Creole city of New Orleans, where, from the famous French Market, with its world-renowned coffee stands, to the olden homes on the Bayou St. John, from Lake Pontchartrain to the verge of Southport, the cup of 'Caf' Noir,' or 'Caf' au Lait,' at morning, at noon and at night, has become a necessary and delightful part of the life of the people, and the wonder and the joy of visitors. This week in Louisiana history. September 4, 1766. A huge hurricane struck Galveston and sinking ships as far east as Calcasieu Pass. This week in New Orleans history. September 4, 1888: The first Labor Day parade was held in New Orleans, with thousands of workers marching through the French Quarter for better working conditions. This week in Louisiana. Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies September 14, 2026 Claiborne Parish Fair Complex, 1563 Fairgrounds Dr. Haynesville, LA Website: haynesvillela.org The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies is a long‑running North Louisiana festival dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation, education, and small‑town community spirit. Now in its 26th year, the festival fills the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex with family activities, vendors, and hands‑on learning experiences. Run for the Butterflies: The Nan McMullen 5K kicks off the morning at 8:00 a.m. Butterfly Parade: A community parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring local groups, decorated floats, and children in butterfly wings. Educational Exhibits: Seminars on monarch conservation, pollinator gardening, and habitat protection. Butterfly Conservatory: A walk‑through enclosure where visitors can see live butterflies up close. Vendors & Activities: Craft booths, food vendors, children's activities, art contests, and plant sales throughout the day. Postcards from Louisiana. The Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ How can Ayurveda support women through menopause, fertility challenges and the many changes that happen across a woman's reproductive life?In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Dr Resmi V Rajagopal, an Ayurvedic physician specialising in women's health and gynaecology, for a conversation on menopause, Panchakarma, fertility, anaemia and everyday lifestyle.The discussion explores why menopause-related changes cannot be understood through weight alone, and how Agni, digestion, metabolism, sleep, elimination and mental wellbeing influence overall health. They also discuss the role of Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Ojas during the menopausal transition and why Panchakarma needs to be personalised.The conversation also covers hot flashes, sleep, exercise and lifestyle, including why excessive exercise may sometimes leave women feeling more depleted rather than healthier. A key part of the episode focuses on Shatavari and why it should not be treated as a universal “wonder herb” for menopause. The episode also explores fertility and Panchakarma, including Saumanasyam, clarity of mind, and the importance of preparing the body and mind. Episode HighlightsMenopause, metabolism, Agni & OjasVata, Pitta, Kapha & personalised carePanchakarma, fertility & SaumanasyamHot flashes, exercise & lifestyleShatavari, Prakriti & personalisationAnaemia, fatigue, nutrition & emotional eatingListening to your body & conscious livingTimestamps00:00 – 13:28 – Menopause, Weight, Agni & Ojas13:28 – 22:46 – Hot Flashes, Panchakarma & Lifestyle22:46 – 30:42 – Exercise, Weight & Shatavari30:42 – 40:20 – Personalisation & Emotional Wellbeing40:20 – 47:45 – Fertility, Panchakarma & Saumanasyam47:45 – 54:38 – Anaemia, Nutrition & HealingAbout Dr Resmi V RajagopalDr Resmi V Rajagopal is an Ayurvedic physician specialising in women's health and gynaecology, with a focus on menopause, fertility and personalised Ayurvedic care.About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istFree Ayurvedic consultation for those who are economically challenged: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: The content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

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Scotland's most famous cryptid has her face on a shortbread tin — but the folklore underneath is one of the deadliest water legends in all of Europe, and it doesn't begin in 1933 with a grainy photograph. It begins in the year 565, with a burial.   In this episode of Freaky Folklore, we drag Nessie out of the gift shop and back into the black water where she came from: the deepest, coldest, most lightless loch in Britain. We get into the 1,400-year-old account of Saint Columba and the "water beast" that had already killed a man before he ever reached the shore. We uncover the each-uisge — the Highland water horse that lures you close, fuses to your skin, drags you under, and leaves only your liver floating back to shore by morning. We expose the beloved "Surgeon's Photograph" for the revenge hoax it always was. And then I tell you an original story about a boy, a brother, and a warm, calm, silent night on the loch in the winter of 1889 — and the one thing the postcards will never tell you about what's waiting down there.   Turn the lights off. Just… not near the water.   #LochNessMonster #Folklore #HorrorPodcast #Nessie #Cryptid #ScottishFolklore #FreakyFolklore #Kelpie #Mythology #FolkloreHorror #ScaryStories #Legends   EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror ________________________________________ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreakyFolklore Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ ________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE& REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support helps bring you more terrifying tales. ________________________________________ DISCOVER MORE HORROR: http://eeriecast.com/ https://www.carman-carrion.com/ ________________________________________ MUSIC CREDITS: Music and sound effects provided by: ElevenLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's story: The first postcards were sold in the late 1800s and quickly became a popular way to communicate. In the days before social media (and even consumer photography), they were a fast and cheap way to communicate. But across the world, postcard usage is falling sharply (except one specific type of postcard). Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/895Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/895--Plain English helps you improve your English:Learn about the world and improve your EnglishClear, natural English at a speed you can understandNew stories every weekLearn even more at PlainEnglish.comMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

693. Part 2 of our conversation with Patricia Knight Meyer about her adoption. In her gripping memoir, Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption, Patricia unravels the complex and harrowing story of her origins within a illegal adoption ring, exploring the deep psychological ripple effects of a childhood built on hidden truths. Raised under the shadow of secrecy, Meyer masterfully weaves personal memory, investigative persistence, and raw emotional vulnerability to illuminate how illicit adoptions break identity apart and how truth can ultimately piece it back together. Her voice brings vital light to the silenced histories of black market adoptees, offering listeners a compelling exploration of belonging, family ties, and the relentless search for self-discovery. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. A Scribe Called Quess? “Education.”     As recently as October of 2009, a group of teachers imported from the Philippines pressed charges for being treated like… and paid no more than… indentured servants. My only question… what the hell were they doing here in the first place? I'm here… more than apt and completely capable of teaching children that look just like I did 20 years ago… and now walk a similar path     But in the game of political ponzi that is Post-Katrina, New Orleans… it's bigger than books and study baby… EDUCATION IS BIG BUSINESS! Unions are shut down wholesale… veteran teachers fired before they can cash in on their pensions — God forbid healthcare… Teachers are outsourced… bussed in — flown in — hell! Prison beds are forecasted based on the amount of children at grade level! Does it get more insidious than that…? This week in Louisiana history. August 28, 1956. Lake Ponchartrain Causeway opened. This week in New Orleans history. August 28, 2005: Mayor Ray Nagin issued the first-ever mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approached the Gulf Coast. This week in Louisiana. Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park Year‑Round Attraction 300 Fisher Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 Website: bayouvermiliondistrict.org Vermilionville is a 23‑acre living‑history village along Bayou Vermilion, interpreting Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from 1765 to 1890. The site features restored and recreated historic homes, costumed artisans, live music, and hands‑on demonstrations that bring early Louisiana to life. Historic Structures: Original and replica buildings including Acadian homes, Creole houses, a chapel, a schoolhouse, and craft workshops ' all documented in the village's architectural listings. Costumed Interpreters: Artisans demonstrate traditional crafts, domestic skills, and cultural practices from the 18th and 19th centuries. Live Music & Cultural Events: Regular Cajun jams, dances, and French‑language gatherings appear on the Vermilionville calendar. Hours: Open Tuesday'Sunday, 10 a.m.'4 p.m.; last admission at 3 p.m. because the full tour takes 60'90 minutes. Experience: Visitors can explore the grounds independently or book guided tours (24‑hour notice recommended). Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Hello from the Midwest! Today we compare notes on Midwest culture and beloved quirks. Erica reports as a native and Kelsey chimes in as a newcomer.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing what we think is the funniest thing about Midwesterners.See full show notes on our website: Midwest PostcardConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Mary take on the news cycle with a bit of a twist: living large in the last days, Babylon style. We talk about the change of seasons and how that brings a reality to the times. The nature of worship today is certainly one of the changes we have waded through, but not just to add to the conversation about it, rather perhaps put a finger on the problem: subjectivity. In the pursuit of making sure the Holy Spirit shows up to our gatherings, we have all but stopped worshiping in Spirit AND in truth: with our minds and our hearts. We talk about the hymn culture that produced doctrine and how that leads us in worship. Then we look at being ambassadors for Christ, doing the King’s bidding in our service, not our own or even for our own earthly home. Finally, how some are paying the price for serving the King wherever they might find themselves. Hello from Babylon, wish you were here…but there’s no place like home.

MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What does it really mean to take your health seriously?In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, to explore health, work, purpose, longevity and what it means to live well as we grow older.Aroon Purie shares how sport first introduced him to the importance of physical health, and how that gradually evolved into a more conscious approach to food, exercise, stretching, recovery and Ayurveda. He shares simple practices that have changed his mornings, including avoiding his phone after waking, drinking warm water, walking and getting sunlight. Dr Vignesh and Aroon also discuss passion, curiosity and purpose, and why continuing to learn, explore and find meaningful engagement can support wellbeing at every stage of life. The episode also explores letting go, delegation and values, and how stepping back from work can create space for new pursuits rather than simply leaving a vacuum. Episode HighlightsHealth, movement & conscious eatingTechnology, information & digital boundariesPassion, purpose & staying curiousLongevity, independence & healthy ageingLetting go, delegation & personal valuesAyurveda, Panchakarma & conscious livingFinding purpose, passion & your own form of meditationTimestamps00:00 – 03:19 – Health, Sport & Conscious Living03:19 – 10:02 – Technology, Stress & Morning Rituals10:02 – 14:40 – Health, Work, Passion & Curiosity14:40 – 18:07 – Longevity, Independence & Letting Go18:07 – 22:08 – Values, Purpose & What's Next22:08 – 27:07 – AI, Ayurveda & Panchakarma27:07 – 29:36 – Health, Body & Finding Your Passion29:36 – 34:27 – Tennis, Meditation & Living WellAbout Aroon PurieAroon Purie is the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group. He has played a defining role in Indian media and has led the organisation through major transformations in print, television and digital media.About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery.This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevraj

Postcards of the Bible, Week 10  Pastor Nathan Zickert · Jude 20-25 A video recording of this sermon is available here. For more information about Grace Community Church of Riverside, visit us online at https://www.gccriverside.com.

692. Part 1 of our conversation with Patricia Knight Meyer about her adoption. In her gripping memoir, Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption, Patricia unravels the complex and harrowing story of her origins within a illegal adoption ring, exploring the deep psychological ripple effects of a childhood built on hidden truths. Raised under the shadow of secrecy, Meyer masterfully weaves personal memory, investigative persistence, and raw emotional vulnerability to illuminate how illicit adoptions break identity apart and how truth can ultimately piece it back together. Her voice brings vital light to the silenced histories of black market adoptees, offering listeners a compelling exploration of belonging, family ties, and the relentless search for self-discovery. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Frank Gee Patchin. Pony Riders in Louisiana.    Tad and Ned were each equipped with a bush-knife, with a horn to each party. Lilly considered that the boys needed no further advice from him, the lads having had experience with bear before this and all being good shots and well-tried hunters at big game.    “Look out that you dont get lost if you get on a chase,” he warned. “One is likely in the excitement of a chase to forget to blaze his trail. It isn't any use to get game if you can't get back to camp with it.” This week in Louisiana history. August 21, 1769. Gov. O'Reilly arrests leaders of revolution that ousted Gov. Ulloa.  This week in New Orleans history. August 21, 1853: During the peak of the Great Yellow Fever Epidemic, the city reported a record 269 deaths in a single 24-hour period. This week in Louisiana. Alexandria Zoological Park Year‑Round Attraction 3016 Masonic Dr. Alexandria, LA 71301 Website: thealexandriazoo.com The Alexandria Zoo is one of Central Louisiana's most beloved attractions, home to more than 500 animals representing 160 species from around the world. Open since 1922 and accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the zoo features immersive habitats, a narrated train ride, and family‑friendly amenities throughout its landscaped grounds. Themed Habitats: Explore the Land of the Jaguar, Louisiana Habitat, African Experience, and Australian Walkabout, each designed to showcase wildlife in naturalistic settings. Animals: Tigers, jaguars, lions, crocodiles, monkeys, bears, otters, and more than 500 animals in total. Amenities: Train ride, playground, gift shop, concessions, picnic areas, stroller rentals, and free parking. Hours:  9 a.m.-5 p.m. (seasonal variations possible). Admission Prices: Attractively priced from free to $8.95. Postcards from Louisiana. Original Hurricane Brass Band at the French Quarter Fest.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Nevada County has reached a proposed settlement agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding two pro-Measure V postcards that were mailed to voters in 2022. The County has agreed to pay $31,500 to resolve the issue.

10 Postcards That Actually Get Read (Not Recycled)Most real estate postcards end up in the recycling bin before they're even read, too generic, too salesy, or just plain forgettable. In this episode, we break down why "neighborhood expert" postcards don't work anymore and share 10 proven postcard styles that educate, entertain, and convert.You'll learn:Why your postcards need to do more than just advertise10 distinct postcard types to layer throughout the year, from the curiosity-driven "Truth or Dare" card to the ultra-personalized "Your Home Value" mailerHow to use nostalgia, storytelling, and hyper-personalization to stand out in the mail stackThe postcard built specifically to convert expired listings, FSBOs, and frustrated sellersWhy market stats and social proof build authority faster than any sales pitchThe best practices that separate a postcard campaign that works from one that gets ignoredIf your direct mail feels like it's disappearing into a black hole, this episode gives you a full playbook to build a farming campaign homeowners actually want to open.

MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What does it really mean to be healthy? Is it having a fit body, following the perfect diet, exercising every day, or simply being free from disease?In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Deepti Chandak, a content creator and wellness enthusiast, to explore what it means to build a healthy life while balancing travel, work, and modern demands.Deepti Chandak shares how she maintains her health while travelling through conscious eating, movement, sleep and recovery. The conversation also explores how food can influence the body and mind, and why conscious choices matter more than perfection.Dr Vignesh challenges the way we define fitness, success and health, discussing social media, comparison, perfectionism and the pressure to constantly achieve. The episode looks at the difference between fitness and true health by reflecting on everyday functions, mental clarity and the ability to live without constant anxiety about the body.Episode HighlightsWhat does it really mean to be healthy?Why fitness and health are not the sameFood, the body & the mindSocial media, comparison & contentmentAnxiety, uncertainty & resilienceAyurveda and modern lifestyleUnderstanding Swastha and reconnecting with yourselfTimestamps00:00 – 12:47 – Travel, Health, Recovery & Food12:47 – 21:08 – Success, Discipline & Social Media21:08 – 27:34 – Indulgence, Distraction & Happiness27:34 – 35:00 – Happiness, Fitness & True Health35:00 – 44:00 – Anxiety, Resilience & Uncertainty44:00 – 54:00 – Ayurveda, Modern Life & Retreats54:00 – 59:49 – Self-Respect & SwasthaAbout Deepti ChandakDeepti Chandak (@jivewithdeepti) is a content creator based in Dubai whose work brings together travel, wellness and conscious living. About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery.This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

This is a very unusual episode. It is rare that we would choose to have someone join us on the podcast so close to their crisis – usually our guests come to these conversations with the clarity that a few years' distance can bring. Erin Baker is just weeks on from the death of her partner, James, and still very much living in it. What she offers instead of distance is something rarer: the raw, unfiltered honesty of someone grieving out loud, in real time. A warning – this conversation is powerful and at times very difficult, and some of the themes may be upsetting.Erin Baker is one of the most respected motoring journalists in the country – the youngest and only female motoring editor on Fleet Street in her day. But in the autumn of last year, her life came apart. Her partner of thirteen years, James, was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal brain tumour, and the blows kept coming: her father died, one of her sons was rushed to hospital, the family dog was put down, and a car was written off in a collision with a deer. Wave after wave, all at once. Then, this year, James died. He was 53.Rather than retreat, Erin made the conscious decision to grieve in public, writing for The Times and keeping a diary on Substack called Postcards from Grief, documenting James's dying, the days since, and the unexpected things his death has taught her. She joins Andy for a conversation about resilience and its limits, about loss and control, about black humour and love, and about what actually carries us through the very worst of it. She is, without a shadow of a doubt, someone we can all learn from.POWERED BY KINGSLEY NAPLEYKingsley Napley are the kind of lawyers I wish more people knew about – there to help you make the right decisions, protect what matters, and build real resilience when the pressure is on. Visit www.kingsleynapley.co.uk for more details.FOUR LESSONS FROM ERINBeing "strong" can be a trap. If people decide you're resilient, they assume you're coping – and leave you to it. Sometimes the bravest thing is to admit you're not fine, and to ask for the help you need.Honesty is what makes people feel less alone. It's not the tidy, theory-shaped version of grief that helps others but the messy, unguarded truth. Say the thing that feels too close to the bone; it's often the thing someone else desperately needs to hear.You can't control the future, because it doesn't exist yet. Make your plans, but hold them loosely, they're only ideas of what you'd like to happen. Learning to live a day at a time is the only way through.Find your release. For Erin it was writing, walking in nature, even paint-by-numbers – something meditative to pour the fear and grief into. When you can't carry it all in your head, give it somewhere to go.CHAPTERS03:37 – “I'm sick and tired of being resilient”: the exhaustion of always being the strong07:52 – Grieving out loud: the decision to write through it11:55 – The formidable mother, and a childhood that built the muscle13:55 – Keep buggering on15:20 – Fighting her way to Cambridge, and up a male-dominated newsroom20:23 – Meeting James23:05 – The life that looked perfect from the outside – and wasn't25:08 – The Amazon night shift: the proudest she ever was of him30:30 – The diagnosis39:49 – When the blows kept coming47:02 – Her son's seizure: the worst thing she's ever seen51:02 – Learning to hold your plans loosely53:22 – The last night, and a hug she'll never forget57:04 – The chaos of loss1:06:05 – The stranger by the roadside who knew exactly what to sayFOLLOW ERIN'S WRITINGPostcards from Grief – https://erinbaker1001.substack.com/FOLLOW ERIN BAKERInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/erinbakerauto/?hl=enLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-baker-58901a48/FOLLOW CRISIS WHAT CRISIS?Instagram – www.instagram.com/crisiswhatcrisispodcastTikTok – www.tiktok.com/@crisispodThis was a Crisis What Crisis Production – Rex Fisher (producer), Ioana Barbu (studio manager), Fred Sharp (research), Johnny Seifert (audio), Jasper Cullen (video)

Postcards of the Bible, Week 9  Pastor Nathan Zickert · Jude 1-19 A video recording of this sermon is available here. For more information about Grace Community Church of Riverside, visit us online at https://www.gccriverside.com.

692. Part 2 of Derby Gisclair's presentation on dueling in old New Orleans. Derby is a New Orleans historian, author, and researcher specializing in 19th-century Gulf Coast culture, social customs, and affairs of honor. Known for his deep archival work, Gisclair unpacks how rituals like dueling under the Dueling Oaks defined Southern gentlemanly culture, local politics, and public life in early New Orleans. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Huey Long. My First Days in the White House.     Today extreme inequalities in the distribution of wealth have closed the doors of opportunity to millions of our children.     Education is a function which the states can handle adequately only if helped by the federal government, and the government ought to see that such benefits of education are extended to all classes of citizens; but here in our beloved America we find inequalities in the benefits of the public schools. Some children are given excellent educational facilities in great, sanitary buildings with ample equipment, with well-fed, well-trained teachers. Other children have poor educational facilities, unsanitary buildings, meager equipment,untrained, poorly-paid teachers. The bitter fruits of these inequalities of opportunity, which endure for generations, must and shall be corrected. This week in Louisiana history. August 14, 1903. Albert Batson hanged in Calcasieu Parish Jail for murder of six members of Welsh family. This week in New Orleans history. August 14, 1812: The first Louisiana State Legislature convened in New Orleans following the state's admission to the Union earlier that year. This week in Louisiana. Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum Year‑Round Attraction 323 Walnut Street Monroe, LA 71201 Website: nelcm.org The Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is a hands‑on learning space on the Ouachita River in downtown Monroe, offering interactive exhibits for children of all ages. The museum features creative play environments, science‑based activities, and rotating traveling exhibits, making it a favorite destination for families across North Louisiana. Interactive Exhibits: Permanent installations include the Firehouse with a sliding pole, Health Hall where kids can play paramedic, Toddlertown for ages 4 and under, Kids' Cafe, Bubbleworks, and The Big Mouth -- a walk‑inside anatomy exhibit. Special Events: Seasonal programming includes traveling exhibits and the annual transformation into Santa's Christmas Village with ice skating, crafts, and storytime. Hours:Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $7 per person (ages 2+); group rate $5 for groups of 15 or more. Location: The museum sits on the Ouachita River in downtown Monroe -- look for the purple building. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Amit Chaudhuri rejoins me to discuss his new novel/memoir/essay, Chateau Rouge. The book is about a writer who finds himself in a region of Paris, Chateau Rouge, filled with immigrants and their small business hustles, not cafes and patisseries. Shocked by how different Chateau Rouge is from the Paris of Hemingway and Proust, the narrator has to find a new way to understand what Paris is and what it means, without reliance on Parisian cliche.Amit and I discuss all of this, and also the broader question of how you find the meaning in the mundane. We also conclude the interview talking a bit about the filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu, whose films were also about the meaning of the mundane. I recommend starting Ozu with his film Good Morning, linked below. Amit recommends I was Born, But... also linked below. And you may be interested to learn that Good Morning is Ozu's own remake of I was Born, But...Chateau Rouge: https://flyleafbooks.com/book/9798896230878Good Morning: https://archive.org/details/good-morning_202012I was Born, But...: https://archive.org/details/i-was-born-but

MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What happens when a disease continues to affect the body even after the body's cells have changed?Guru Yogi Shivanji introduces the Pancha Koshas, the five layers of human existence, and explains how he approaches chronic and complex conditions by looking beyond visible symptoms. The conversation explores anger, grief, hatred and forgiveness, including the story of a woman with long-standing vitiligo and the role emotional patterns played in her healing journey.The episode also explores Pranayama, Kumbhaka, breath retention and Bandhas, and Guru Yogi Shivanji's understanding of how breath and Prana influence the mind and body. He explains Pancha Bala Siddhanta and why food, movement, breath and mental focus form an important foundation before medicine.Episode HighlightsUnderstanding the Pancha KoshasThe mind, Prana & physical bodyEmotional patterns, forgiveness & healingPranayama, Kumbhaka & breath retentionPancha Bala Siddhanta explainedFood, movement, breath & mental focusThe healing village approachWhy healing requires active participationTimestamps00:00 – 03:46 – Pancha Koshas, Beliefs & Healing03:46 – 13:44 – Anger, Grief, Forgiveness & Letting Go13:44 – 18:57 – Science, Belief & Choosing the Right Doctor18:57 – 24:43 – Mantra, Focus & Pancha Bala Siddhanta24:43 – 27:17 – Forgiveness, Healing & Breath27:17 – 39:42 – Pranayama, Kumbhaka, Bandhas & Prana39:42 – 42:42 – Inside the Healing Village42:42 – 44:29 – Living in Tune With NatureAbout Guru Yogi ShivanjiGuru Yogi Shivanji is the founder of Indimacy Healing Village in Trivandrum, where he works with an approach that brings together food, movement, breathing, meditation and traditional healing practices.About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery.This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

Part 1 of Derby Gisclair's presentation on dueling in old New Orleans. Derby is a New Orleans historian, author, and researcher specializing in 19th-century Gulf Coast culture, social customs, and affairs of honor. Known for his deep archival work, Gisclair unpacks how rituals like dueling under the Dueling Oaks defined Southern gentlemanly culture, local politics, and public life in early New Orleans. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Christian Woman's Exchange. Creole Cookery Book. It's a fund raiser for a Christian charity. They still own the Hermann-Grima House, which is now a museum. And they still cook these old recipes there. Epicurean Oysters. Take 3 tablespoonfuls of butter, one of strong, dry mustard; put them in a chopping dish; add pepper and salt; when they commence boiling put in one-half pint of oysters without the liquor; have a hot dish in readiness. Take out the oysters with a fork when cooked, and continue to replace them until all are done. This week in Louisiana history. August 7 1927 Gov. Edwin Edwards born in Marksville, La., son of a sharecropper and a local midwife, a Cajun. This week in New Orleans history. August 7, 1956: The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway officially opened, becoming the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. This week in Louisiana. Visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol Year‑Round Attraction 100 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Website: louisianaoldstatecapitol.org Louisiana's Old State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Mississippi River, known for its dramatic Gothic Revival architecture and its role in the state's political history. Built between 1847 and 1852, the structure resembles a medieval castle from the outside, while the interior features marble, rich woodwork, and a soaring stained‑glass dome. Today, it houses the Museum of Political History, offering exhibits on Louisiana's governors, the democratic process, and pivotal moments such as the state's 1861 secession and the impeachment proceedings of Gov. Huey P. Long. Architecture: A Gothic Revival 'castle on the river,' complete with towers, battlements, and a cast‑iron spiral staircase. Stained‑Glass Dome: One of the most photographed interiors in Louisiana ' a kaleidoscope of color rising above the central rotunda. Political History Museum: Exhibits on voting, citizenship, past governors, and major legislative events that shaped the state. Free Admission: The museum offers free entry, with guided group tours available Tuesday through Friday and audio tours in four languages. Postcards from Louisiana. The Brass-A-Holics at The French Quarter Fest.

   New polling shows that Americans of all parties are absolutely in favor of passing the SAVE America Act.  The question asked is not about providing ID, it's specific to the bill.  And everyone wants it.    The new season of Ted Lasso is out and it begins with an episode that is an absolute banger for our fair city.  Every landmark you can think of is shown and literally, the whole theme of the episode is about living in KC.    Ty Masterson gets tough on his opponent for Kansas Governor.  A democrat running for Congress in Hawaii freaks out on a beach in Maui and gets popped in the jaw and knocked out by a do-gooder.   In sports, Harrison Butker had an off season kicking plan I've never heard of before.  The Royals have been the best home team in baseball for quite awhile and nobody knows it while one of their pitchers has become unhittable.    We're headed to www.iowaspeedway.com this weekend for their NASCAR Cup Race, pre-race show by Dierks Bentley and horse racing the night before all in one place.  Aaron Rodgers keeps firing at Fauci, the Savanah Bananas are saving fans money on the secondary ticket market and a Fantasy Football punishment is the worst thing possible for a golfer.

I sat down with Austin Marvel to talk about one of my favorite topics in real estate investing: flipping vacant land. We covered a lot, but one strategy really stood out. Instead of sending complicated mailers or blind offers, I share the simple postcard that has consistently gotten me response rates of 8% to 12%, far better than what I ever saw with houses. It's proof that simple marketing, paired with consistent follow-up, can outperform fancy systems every time.We also talked about why land investing is such a great business for anyone who wants freedom. I even shared how my teenage sons built a part-time land business that generated over $150,000 in profits using this exact process. You don't need to overcomplicate this business. You just need to market consistently, follow up, and take action. If you're looking for a straightforward way to get started in real estate, this conversation will show you why land continues to be my favorite niche.What's Inside: —The simple postcard that gets up to 10x more responses than house mailers—How my teenage sons built a profitable land business part-time—Why consistent follow-up beats complicated marketing—The biggest mindset shift that helps new land investors succeed

What if the setback that feels like the end is actually the opening you needed? In this Fail Forward episode, Aaron Boone, CEO and owner of MVP Mailhouse, shares how being cut from an NFL Europe roster almost ended his football career until one unexpected call put him back on the plane and eventually led him to become team captain, lead the league in touchdowns, and win the World Bowl. He connects that same “control the controllables” mindset to business, from navigating COVID's impact on direct mail to walking away from a costly website expansion because it wasn't what his team did best. For dental practice owners and leaders, Aaron's story is a clear reminder that focus, systems, and knowing your lane can be more powerful than chasing every new opportunity.Listen now for a quick dose of perspective on resilience, leadership, and the power of staying focused on what you do best.‍‍Listen to Aaron's Other Episodes Here:374: Aaron Boone | Bad Experience With Direct Mailers? Do This Instead! – The Dental Marketer PodcastMMM [Mailers/ Postcards] The Best & Worst Offers to Have On Your Mailers – The Dental Marketer PodcastMMM [Mailers/ Postcards] The Best Season, Month, & Day to Send Out Mailers to Attract New Patients – The Dental Marketer Podcast3 Reasons Why Your Direct Mail Campaigns Aren't WorkingMMM [Direct Mailers/Postcards] How to Showcase Your Brand and Draw in the Perfect Patients with Postcards! – The Dental Marketer PodcastMMM [Direct Mailers/Postcards] Direct Mail Redemption: Strategies That Actually Work for Your Practice – The Dental Marketer PodcastDo Direct Mailers Work? How to Make Sure Your Postcards Don't End Up in the Trash.MMM [Direct Mailers/Postcards] How to Design Direct Mail Campaigns That Hit the Bullseye – The Dental Marketer Podcast‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

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In this Postcard from Earth, Flip sends a letter home about a truly horrifying discovery... While visiting a place humans call a "carnival" (or sometimes a "fair"), Flip and Mozi stumble into what Flip is certain is an elaborate Earthling punishment colony. Why are humans voluntarily climbing aboard terrifying machines that fling them through the air? Why do they scream the entire time, only to stand in line and do it all over again? And perhaps most baffling of all... why are they eating fluffy fabric on sticks called "cotton candy"? What begins as a simple outing quickly becomes another wonderfully confusing Earth mystery.This hilarious alien correspondence is packed with laugh-out-loud misunderstandings and the delightfully upside-down perspective that only Flip & Mozi can deliver. As Mozi eagerly embraces every dizzying ride and carnival game, Flip becomes increasingly convinced that Earthlings have invented the galaxy's most elaborate form of recreational terror. Along the way, they discover that sometimes screaming doesn't always mean someone is in danger.Along the way, Flip and Mozi marvel at gravity-defying roller coasters, puzzle over spinning rides, towering Ferris wheels, and mysterious carnival treats, and debate why humans seem to enjoy being scared on purpose. Between Flip's growing panic and Mozi's unstoppable excitement, this Earthling encounter is full of curiosity, comedy, and plenty of topsy-turvy surprises. It's the kind of adventure that makes one of Earth's favorite traditions seem hilariously extraordinary.Flip & Mozi is the hit podcast from Tinkercast, the creators of Wow in the World, featuring original music from Grammy-nominated artists The Pop Ups. Each episode, aliens Flip and Mozi crash-land into a new animal encounter as they try to figure out what it means to be an earthling. From mammals to insects to sea creatures to reptiles, every curious creature they meet teaches them, and their listeners, something new about Earth and the important role animals play in our ecosystem. It's a nature and animal podcast for kids that keeps animal conservation in your family's conversations.Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-fm and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-28-261900 postcardshotel pontchartrainThe provided text details a discussion between radio host John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotterregarding geopolitical tensions and a pivotal Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Internationally, the dialogue highlights the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a specific Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, illustrating how regional wars are becoming global. Transitioning to domestic politics, the speakers analyze the internal struggle within the Democratic Party between establishment moderate Haley Stevens and progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed. This ideological "civil war" mirrors recent shifts in the Republican Party, with the candidates clashing over issues like AIPAC funding, capitalism, and the future of ICE. The conversation emphasizes that Michigan serves as a critical national bellwether, where the outcome of this primary will signal whether the Democratic establishment can hold its ground against the rising Democratic Socialists of America. Ultimately, the sources suggest that the state's political direction is instrumental in determining the broader trajectory of the Midwest and the next presidential election.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' pianist Stephen Hough talks about his latest recording, featuring music from ‘Mary Poppins,' along with other songs and melodies from places he's traveled to over the years. Listen now with guest host Melissa Ousley.

In this Postcard from Earth, Mozi sends a letter home about a baffling event... While visiting a place called an "elementary school," Flip and Mozi stumble into an event known as a "play." But when Mozi watches three tiny pig earthlings repeatedly slam the door on a poor wolf earthling, he's convinced that he's witnessing a real emergency! Why won't the pigs let the wolf inside? Why is everyone sitting quietly instead of helping? And why does the wolf keep blowing houses down? What begins as a simple observation quickly turns into another wonderfully confusing Earth mystery.This hilarious alien correspondence is packed with laugh-out-loud misunderstandings and the delightfully upside-down perspective that only Flip & Mozi can deliver. As Flip tries to explain the strange human tradition of pretending and storytelling, Mozi becomes more determined than ever to rescue the misunderstood wolf. Along the way, they discover that sometimes what's happening on stage isn't quite what it seems.Along the way, Flip and Mozi marvel at the curious custom of putting on plays, puzzle over why humans cheer for made-up stories, and debate whether audiences should ever jump in to help the characters. Between Mozi's unstoppable heroic instincts and Flip's increasingly frantic attempts to explain theater etiquette, this Earthling encounter is full of curiosity, comedy, and plenty of dramatic surprises. It's the kind of adventure that makes everyday human traditions seem hilariously extraordinary.Flip & Mozi is the hit podcast from Tinkercast, the creators of Wow in the World, featuring original music from Grammy-nominated artists The Pop Ups. Each episode, aliens Flip and Mozi crash-land into a new animal encounter as they try to figure out what it means to be an earthling. From mammals to insects to sea creatures to reptiles, every curious creature they meet teaches them, and their listeners, something new about Earth and the important role animals play in our ecosystem. It's a nature and animal podcast for kids that keeps animal conservation in your family's conversations.Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-fm and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.