Podcasts about Refinement

With 19 Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup medals, an Alpha King win, and nine beers scored 95-plus by Craft Beer & Brewing—including two in our upcoming Fall issue—Sunriver has become a medal-winning powerhouse of a production brewery and brewpub. But while their hop-forward offerings get much of the attention—and a fair amount of time in this podcast episode—they're equally adept at brewing beers with left-field culinary ingredients. The throughline? Palates they're constantly training and challenging, and a sense for quality of flavor, refinement, and integration. In this episode, head brewer Patrick Raasch discusses: differentiating between American and West Coast IPA blending pils and two-row malts in IPA using lager yeast to lean into sulfur with more pungent hops brewing their Alpha King–winning double IPA with 34/70 yeast bittering with Mosaic CO2 extract dry hopping under pressure at cooler temperatures competition bottling for minimal oxygen ingress taking IPA from great to medal-winning integrating hops in barrel-aged American barleywine brewing “garden party” rice lager with Japanese cucumber, yuzu, and basil And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers A quick word for the brewers out there staring down a broken chiller. You know the pain—warm fermenters, stressed yeast, and that sinking feeling when the repair quote lands in your inbox. With refrigerant regulations changing and the cost of obsolete refrigerants skyrocketing, sometimes the fix costs more than the unit's worth. G&D Chillers is there to help, whether you're a small brew pub or large full-scale production brewery. Don't throw good money at bad equipment. Invest in a solution that grows with your brewery—and keeps your tanks cold when it counts. Big thanks to G&D Chillers for supporting this podcast since 2019, reach out to them at gdhillers.com/podcast to learn how they can support these next years of your brewery's growth. Berkeley Yeast It's here! Berkeley's FRESH™ Chico is now available dry. You've heard here on the podcast just how many medal-winning brewers use FRESH™ Chico as their house strain because of how clean and versatile it is. If you want to make world-class IPA, your fermentation must avoid unwanted or distracting flavors, and Berkeley's robust low-diacetyl technology is a game changer with healthy and highly viable cells that ferment fast and clean every time. Bringing that level of fermentation innovation to dried yeast is no small feat, but the experts at Berkeley Yeast love making the impossible possible. With bricks priced as low as $88, it's a cost-effective solution, and you'll save even more by eliminating ALDC from your brews. Head over to berkeleyyeast.com and start leveling up your IPA today. PakTech This episode is sponsored by PakTech—delivering craft-beer multipacking you can trust. Our handles are made from 100 percent recycled plastic and are fully recyclable, helping breweries close the loop and advance the circular economy. With a minimalist design, durable functionality you can rely on, and custom color matching, our carriers help brands stand out while staying sustainable. Trusted by craft brewers nationwide, we offer a smarter, sustainable way to carry your beer. To learn more, visit paktech-opi.com. Indie Hops Oregon hop country is heaven to world-class lager varieties, and Indie Hops is proud to have introduced Oregon's newest lager hop, Lórien, in 2022. Lórien is in a growing list of beers that have found their way to the podium and—more importantly—into the hearts of lager lovers across the country. Discover Indie Hops Lórien. (Side effects may include rampant festivity, sales bumps, and exceeded expectations.) Indie Hops—Life is Short. Let's Make It Flavorful. Midea 50/50 Flex If you're like many podcast listeners, you've got a lot of beers at home, and your regular fridge is at capacity. Enter the Midea 50/50 Flex—the industry's first dual compartment three-way convertible freezer. Here's what all that means for you: options! The 50/50 has the power to be all freezer, all fridge, or a little bit of both. But you'll probably want to use those 20 cubic feet as a massive, garage-ready beer fridge. You can also change which side the door is on or how you want the shelves to be arranged—the 50/50 totally flexes to fit your life. Plus, it's designed to maintain a stable temperature even in non-climate-controlled conditions—so you can crack a cold one even on the warmest days in the man cave. Take your garage to the next level! Check out Midea.com/us/ to get more info about this game changer today. Cheers! Briess Malting Briess Malting has been supplying craft brewers with the highest quality base and specialty malts since the early 1980s. As Briess celebrates their 150th Anniversary this year, they are proud to remain a fifth-generation, family-owned company. They love to support the creativity and passion in craft brewing that results in amazing beers. All Briess malts are made in America, so you can count on a reliable supply chain. Barley is sourced from 300 growers in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana. Plus, technical support is available through their Center of Malting Excellence. With 150 years of malting expertise, check out why so many craft brewers trust Briess for their specialty malt at BrewingWithBriess.com. Wyeast Laboratories This episode is brought to you by Wyeast Laboratories. If you've brewed with our 1056 American Ale, you've brewed with the strain that helped build craft beer from the ground up. Four decades later, it's still one of the most-used strains in the country, delivering the same quality and consistency. As legendary liquid-yeast providers, we celebrated our 40th anniversary alongside America's 250th on the 4th of July, and as part of the celebration, we're offering 10 percent off every order of 1056 American Ale scheduled by July 31 and shipped by August 30. Already have an order in that window? Don't worry, your discount will be automatically applied. Here's to 40 years of living culture and best-in-craft liquid yeast. Check out the anniversary at wyeastlab.com.

#135 Rebroadcast Well guess what, Melissa is a PhD Doctor now! And you know what that means? She gets to tell us more details about the research she did to get her PhD. Listen to hear what Melissa found as she dove deep into the question "Why do people hate organic chemistry?" for the past few years. References from this episode National Research Council, (2012), Discipline-based education research: Understanding and improving learning in undergraduate science and engineering, The National Academies Press. Graulich N., (2015), The tip of the iceberg in organic chemistry classes: How do students deal with the invisible? Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 16(1), 9–21. Xu X. and Lewis J. E., (2011), Refinement of a chemistry attitude measure for college students. J. Chem. Educ., 88(5), 561–568. Gibbons R. E. and Raker J. R., (2019), Self-beliefs in organic chemistry: Evaluation of a reciprocal causation, cross-lagged model. J. Res. Sci. Teach., 56(5), 598–618.   Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife   Thanks to our monthly supporters Sara Hull Dog Day Dan Bri . Summer Alden Amanda Raymond Kyle McCray Justine Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder J0HNTR0Y Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon   Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

God has royally elected you and he did that with all His heart and soul! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Author Richard T. Serpe discusses the article, 'The Long Run: 50 Years of Identity Theory Development, Refinement, and Future Directions' published in the June 2026 issue of Social Psychology Quarterly.

It kicks off with sports takes and a spirited debate about movie spoilers and nostalgia — and if you've ever argued about whether a sequel ruined a classic, you'll feel right at home in the first ten minutes. But like every Off The Clock episode, the banter is just the on-ramp. Where this one goes is a genuinely sharp conversation about the thing holding most operators back from growing their business: the paralysis of trying to get it perfect before they ship it.Shawn and Marshall use the analogy of refining metal — raw ore goes through heat, pressure, and repeated passes before it becomes something valuable. That's content. That's business ideas. That's your marketing. Nothing comes out clean on the first pass, and the operators waiting for the perfect reel, the perfect campaign, the perfect moment are watching their ideas expire while they hesitate.The episode takes a fascinating detour into cartoons and animation as a marketing vehicle for adult audiences — and it's not as wild as it sounds. With AI video tools evolving at a pace that would have seemed impossible two years ago, Shawn and Marshall break down how animation and AI-generated video are about to become legitimate weapons for small business marketing. The barrier to creating high-quality visual content is collapsing. The shops and operators who figure out how to use these tools first will have a creative edge that no budget can easily replicate.The conversation on AI in advertising and storytelling is one of the most forward-thinking segments the show has produced — not hype, but real talk about where the tools are heading and what that actually means for a detailing shop trying to stand out in a crowded local market. Luna gets a shoutout too, specifically how it's being used not just for automation but for content optimization — making sure the right message is hitting the right customer at the right time.Then the episode gets personal. A candid moment about family dynamics and the tension between home life and business grind — because anyone running a shop knows the job doesn't clock out when you pull into the driveway. Shawn and Marshall don't pretend otherwise. They talk about it straight.The sales strategy segment on pain points is worth the whole episode on its own. Understanding what your customer is actually afraid of — not what they say they want, but what keeps them up at night about their vehicle — is the unlock that separates a detailer with a script from one who genuinely closes. And the ideas expiration date concept is the honest gut-punch the episode ends on: every good idea you have has a shelf life. The longer you wait to execute, the more of that window closes. Someone else is moving while you're refining.Ideas Have Expiration Dates: The longer you wait to launch, the more of your window closes. Imperfect and out in the world beats perfect and stuck in your head every single time.Refinement is the Process, Not the Enemy: The goal isn't to launch something raw and never improve it — it's to launch, learn, and refine on repeat. The metal analogy says it all: you can't refine what you never put in the fire.AI Video is Coming for Local Marketing: Animation and AI-generated video are no longer just for big brands. The barrier is dropping fast, and detailers who experiment now will own the format before their competitors even realize it's possible.Sell the Pain Point, Not the Service: Customers don't buy a ceramic coating — they buy the end of worrying about their paint, the pride of a clean vehicle, the protection of an asset they worked hard for. Speak to the fear and the desire simultaneously.Progress Over Perfection — Always: The operators who grow are the ones who ship, iterate, and improve continuously. The ones who stay stuck are waiting for a version of ready that never comes.

If you're facing a hard trial, let it refine your faith and you will end up faithful. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Vaibhav Longani introduces Giani.ai, the tool that helps consultants build PowerPoint decks one slide at a time. Vaibhav shares his background as a freelance consultant for seven years, working with leading consulting firms across the US, Middle East, and Europe. The Giani Design Vaibhav explains the design philosophy of Giani, focusing on knowledge synthesis and slide creation, rather than beautification. He highlights the tool's ability to understand and generate content based on specific consultant needs, such as action titles, footnotes, and chart readings. Faster, More Accurate, and User-friendly Vaibhav  discusses the tool's focus on making slide creation faster, more accurate, and easier for consultants. He compares Giani to other AI tools, emphasizing its ability to understand and generate content based on a consultant's knowledge base. The tool includes a chat interface for high-frequency use cases, generated from data mined from 10 consultants over three years. Vaibhav explains the tool's philosophy of "evidence first," especially in critical sectors like healthcare and commercial due diligence, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Demonstration of Giani Vaibhav demonstrates the tool's web portal, where users can add their document base and specify the source of documents.  The tool comes alive within PowerPoint, allowing users to choose projects and access project context knowledge.  Vaibhav sets up a dummy project for commercial due diligence and explains how to generate content from various document sources, including external reports, client documents, and Excel models.  He shows how the tool can generate content from the web or knowledge base, and how it integrates with PowerPoint to create slides, and generates content for slides, including bullets and tables, additionally,  it integrates with Excel models for data analysis. Refined Content Verified Knowledge He explains the tool's ability to refine content, making it more concise and structured, and how it can insert content into PowerPoint slides. The tool's feature of tracking the source of each content piece, allows users to verify and audit the information.  Fact Checker Vaibhav discusses the tool's fact-checking feature, which verifies claims against the knowledge base and provides evidence for verification. Vaibhav explains how the tool allows multiple team members to share project context and collaborate on slides.  Title Suggestions   He demonstrates the tool's ability to generate action titles based on the slide's content and context, and how it can recommend proactively. The conversation turns to the tool's architecture, including the generate, refine, and review tabs, and how they support the consultant's workflow.   Quality Checks Vaibhav explains the tool's quality checks, including custom rules for consistency and grammatical errors, and how it can automate QC tasks. Slide Generation Vaibhav introduces the tool's slide building agent, which can generate slides based on interviews and other data sources, ensuring accuracy and evidence. He explains how the tool can encode templates for specific projects and how it can generate slides with clarification questions for user approval.  Pricing The tool's pricing ranges from $50 to $150 per month based on feature sets and duration. Vaibhav offers a free trial for Umbrex users. In closing, Vaibhav shares his background and the development process of the tool, emphasizing the iterative improvement and validation with consultants from leading firms. Timestamps: 01:18: Design Philosophy and Features of Giani.ai  04:15: Tool Demonstration and User Interface  06:58: Content Generation and Refinement  11:39: Collaboration and Quality Checks 18:21: Advanced Features and Pricing  Links: Email: v@giani.ai This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-652-vaibhav-longani-giani-zero-defect-source-backed-slides-for-consultants/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

The Rebbe writes that instead of fasting and weakening the body, one should focus on refining the animal soul by restraining desires and speech. This approach aligns with chassidic teachings and preserves health, enabling better Torah study and mitzvah observance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/007/4196

Encore registration - "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" was completed on May 16, 2026. And as a post-completion activity, I hope to deliver it to people 1000 years from now. And so, I have begun "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves - beyond completion -- The Millennium Forest --". I will not be creating any new songs, but I will select one song from the 4536 songs I previously created and re-register it here. ===================================================== 《ピアノ万葉集》は2026年5月16日に完結しました。 そして完結後の活動として、1000年後の皆様に届けたいと考えています。 そして、《ピアノ万葉集》完結世界 -- 深森千年紀 -- を始めています。 そして新しい曲は創りませんが、前に創っている4536曲の中から１曲を選んでここで再登録させて頂きます。 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-5 =========================== VOLUME2-5 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5JmNSU4SAH1OPHwn6bJX8l?si=13qsIxX6QZOyW4vMIjbwRw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-5/6782510038#amazonmusic #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H56LSPR3?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_7jlNOq211YvFmcglsEjOSs75a ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nBDwqm79QHwHnhN11qdllyApZ6QNpa8rA&si=6cEdGP1nCRZFK5ln #LineMusic https://lin.ee/pOzyULD #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/1886793a6d3cf75b5364?t=1782036030--- All Music Streaming Services: https://linkco.re/Bfz4xFg2 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-4 =========================== VOLUME2-4 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5JmNSU4SAH1OPHwn6bJX8l?si=VntVCOGRReCiPAmK7tWaig #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-4/6779992696 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nexRGMIo4G8IDRfMnNGS_gQjT7vw3QMec&si=A2jSV8rK4TShzCyQ #LineMusic https://lin.ee/tKS8Ir1 #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/9b1fbbf8260e8f188f84?t=1781422766 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/PEv9fbgE =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-3 =========================== Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/4PumYlDONsj0dg4lLffaCM?si=rJuNPzGxRzWh8UWJYPMiyw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-3/6777478247 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kTHhBeRGx4kK3fEjGnFrlovBQhSdCxeBc&si=SO43xdvEL1Kr3vNj #LineMusic https://lin.ee/rZoZoHK #AWA: https://s.awa.fm/album/a7bb50bff1470ae0f681?t=1780783232 --- All Music Streaming Services: https://linkco.re/gDn4u0TN ######## Latest Album: 32nd SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest goddesses" - the 32nd selection album of piano ten thousand leaves spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/6vVcqT6W4GM8bVurNwpbqc?si=4BBxi54KQfisRDBGJfZv0g apple Music: music.apple.com/jp/album/fores t-goddesses/1883292974 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0GRMPSQ5R?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_pj6uyAhEpH8n0fIHPAiTQXLrx all music streaming services: https:// linkco.re/zM4RFAdg

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Keenan L. McBride — certified professional training manager, corporate image consultant, and founder of the Virx-Leonatus Culture — to explore his groundbreaking book Virx-Leonatus Culture: The Codex. With nearly three decades of experience, Keenan unveils a philosophy that challenges everything you thought you knew about authority and influence. His framework, built on five powerful pillars — Refinement of Mind, Elegance in Expression, Courtesy & Charisma, Confidence & Command, and Cultural Appreciation — isn't just a leadership model, it's a complete way of being. What if the most powerful person in the room is the one saying the least? Keenan unpacks why quiet strength goes back centuries, how strategic empathy drives real results, and why true command comes from presence — not force. As Keenan puts it: "Your image sets the table, but it's your knowledge that serves the dish."

2026년 성경통독 시리즈 (Bible Reading Plan Series) 22 2026년 6월 21일 레븐교회 주일예배 설교 (박기범 목사) Text: 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 51:41-46 Title: "예레미야의 연단 (3): 바빌로니아 탈출, 하나님의 주되심을 향해 Refinement in Jeremiah (3): The New Exodus into God's Lordship" 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 51:41-46 [새번역/ESV] 41 "어쩌다가 세삭이 함락되었는가! 어쩌다가 온 세상의 자랑거리가 정복되었는가! 어쩌다가 바빌론이 세상 만민 앞에 참혹한 형상을 보이게 되었는가! “How Babylon is taken, the praise of the whole earth seized! How Babylon has become a horror among the nations! 42 바빌론으로 바닷물이 밀려오고, 요란하게 밀려오는 파도 속에 바빌론이 잠기고 말았구나. The sea has come up on Babylon; she is covered with its tumultuous waves. 43 성읍들이 황무지로 변하여 메마르고 삭막한 땅이 되었구나. 아무도 살 수 없고, 지나다니는 사람도 없는 땅이 되었구나. Her cities have become a horror, a land of drought and a desert, a land in which no one dwells, and through which no son of man passes. 44 내가 직접 바빌로니아의 신 벨에게 벌을 내리고, 그가 삼켰던 것을 그의 입으로 토하여 내게 하겠다. 뭇 민족이 다시는 그에게 몰려들지 않을 것이다." "바빌론 도성의 성벽이 무너졌다. And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and take out of his mouth what he has swallowed. The nations shall no longer flow to him; the wall of Babylon has fallen. 45 나의 백성아, 너희는 바빌로니아에서 탈출하여, 목숨을 건져라. 주의 무서운 분노 앞에서 벗어나라. “Go out of the midst of her, my people! Let every one save his life from the fierce anger of the Lord! 46 너희는 이 땅에서 들리는 소문에 낙담하거나 두려워하지 말아라. 이 해에는 이런 소문이 떠돌고, 저 해에는 저런 소문이 떠돌 것이다. 온 나라에 폭력이 판을 치고, 통치자들이 서로 싸운다는 소문도 들릴 것이다. Let not your heart faint, and be not fearful at the report heard in the land, when a report comes in one year and afterward a report in another year, and violence is in the land, and ruler is against ruler.

BRP21 (성경통독 시리즈) 예레미야의 연단 (2): 마음의 변화 Refinement in Jeremiah

2026년 성경통독 시리즈 (Bible Reading Plan Series) 21 2026년 6월 14일 레븐교회 주일예배 설교 (박기범 목사) Text: 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 31:31-33 Title: "예레미야의 연단 (2): 마음의 변화 Refinement in Jeremiah (2): The Change of Heart" 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 31:31-33 [새번역/ESV] 31 "그 때가 오면, 내가 이스라엘 가문과 유다 가문에 새 언약을 세우겠다. 나 주의 말이다. “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32 이것은 내가 그들의 조상의 손을 붙잡고 이집트 땅에서 데리고 나오던 때에 세운 언약과는 다른 것이다. 내가 그들의 남편이 되었어도, 그들은 나의 언약을 깨뜨려 버렸다. 나 주의 말이다. not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. 33 그러나 그 시절이 지난 뒤에, 내가 이스라엘 가문과 언약을 세울 것이니, 나는 나의 율법을 그들의 가슴 속에 넣어 주며, 그들의 마음 판에 새겨 기록하여, 나는 그들의 하나님이 되고, 그들은 나의 백성이 될 것이다. 나 주의 말이다. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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2026년 성경통독 시리즈 (Bible Reading Plan Series) 20 2026년 6월 7일 레븐교회 주일예배 설교 (박기범 목사) Text: 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 24:1-7 Title: "예레미야의 연단 (1): 바빌로니아 땅으로 내쫓으시는 주님 Refinement in Jeremiah (1): The Lord Who Drives His People into the Land of Babylon" 예레미야 (Jeremiah) 24:1-7 [새번역/ESV] 1 주님께서 나에게 이런 것을 보여 주셨다. 내가 보니, 주님의 성전 앞에 무화과 광주리 두 개가 놓여 있었다. 이것은 바빌로니아 왕 느부갓네살이 여호야김의 아들 유다 왕 여고냐와 유다의 고관들을 비롯하여 기술자들과 대장장이들을 함께 예루살렘에서 포로로 사로잡아 바빌로니아로 데려간 뒤에 있었던 일이다. After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had taken into exile from Jerusalem Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, together with the officials of Judah, the craftsmen, and the metal workers, and had brought them to Babylon, the Lord showed me this vision: behold, two baskets of figs placed before the temple of the Lord. 2 그런데 한 광주리에는 맏물 무화과처럼 아주 좋은 무화과가 담겨 있었고, 다른 한 광주리에는 너무 나빠서 먹을 수도 없는 아주 나쁜 무화과가 담겨 있었다. One basket had very good figs, like first-ripe figs, but the other basket had very bad figs, so bad that they could not be eaten. 3 그 때에 주님께서 나에게 물으셨다. "예레미야야, 네가 무엇을 보느냐?" 내가 대답하였다. "무화과입니다. 좋은 무화과는 아주 좋고, 나쁜 무화과는 아주 나빠서, 먹을 수가 없습니다." And the Lord said to me, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” I said, “Figs, the good figs very good, and the bad figs very bad, so bad that they cannot be eaten.” 4 그러자 주님께서 나에게 이렇게 일러주셨다. Then the word of the Lord came to me: 5 "나 주 이스라엘의 하나님이 말한다. 내가 이 곳에서 바빌로니아 사람의 땅으로 내쫓은 유다의 포로들을 이 좋은 무화과처럼 잘 돌보아 주겠다. “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so I will regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans. 6 내가 그들을 지켜 보면서 잘 되게 하고, 다시 이 땅으로 데려오겠다. 내가 그들을 세우고 헐지 않겠으며, 내가 그들을 심고 뽑지 않겠다. I will set my eyes on them for good, and I will bring them back to this land. I will build them up, and not tear them down; I will plant them, and not pluck them up. 7 이제는 내가 그들에게 나를 그들의 주로 알아볼 수 있는 마음을 주겠다. 그러면 그들이 온전한 마음으로 나에게 돌아와서 나의 백성이 되고, 나는 그들의 하나님이 될 것이다. I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.

The 3Rs of animal research (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) are truly a global effort. One of the experts leading this effort is veterinarian Adrian Smith, Secretary of the Norwegian organization Norecopa. Along with Executive Director Global Animal Welfare and Training for Charles River Liz Nunamaker, they share the creation and growth of Norway's National Consensus Platform and Centre for furthering the 3Rs, and how even researchers outside of Norway like Nunamaker benefit from its work.

You've built something real you're an established entrepreneur, owner & fractional leader, the experience, the clients, the reputation. Yet, you are still not where you desire to be, by now. The problem isn't effort. It's sequence. In this episode, we're getting into the refinement work that actually shifts things: positioning yourself as the obvious choice in your market, pricing that attracts dream clients who are a hell yes, and messaging that calls the right people in instead of convincing them. When your income streams, your brand, and your systems are finally working together, everything changes. This is about doing the right things, in the right order, for the right people. June's doors are open for the monthly virtual networking, connected circles event, message NETWORKING for more details & to RSVP for June 3rd's meeting. May's meeting was powerful. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter for exclusive events, offerings and announcements make sure you are on the newsletter here: www.KellyLynnAdams.com If you are looking for support in this season here are a few ways that are available in 2026... Private 1:1 Consulting, Advising, Coaching & Mentorship (limited availability) Longer Containers & The Elevate Mastermind is now enrolling, we start soon in June and last until December or when you hit your goal. The elevated community is coming....you are going to love it. For upcoming virtual & in-person curated events make sure you are subscribed on the newsletter at www.KellyLynnAdams.com 

In early May 2026, transport vans rolled out of Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, carrying beagles toward new lives—grass under their paws, sunlight on their faces, and homes instead of stacked wire cages. Nearly 1,500 beagles were purchased by rescue organizations like Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Beagle Freedom Project after years of documented suffering at one of the nation's largest commercial beagle breeders for biomedical research. This outcome marks a rare, tangible win for animal advocates. But it came only after daring direct-action raids, mass protests met with tear gas and rubber bullets, a special prosecutor's investigation, and persistent legal pressure. Even now, roughly 500 dogs may remain behind as Ridglan winds down its commercial breeding operations by July 1, 2026. The Ridglan story is not just about one facility. It exposes deep, systemic failures in U.S. law that leave millions of animals in laboratories with minimal protections—and even those “covered” by federal rules often receive little meaningful relief. The Raids That Forced Change On March 15, 2026, activists from groups linked to the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs breached fences and buildings at Ridglan Farms. They removed around 22–30 beagles. Some were successfully rehomed; others were recovered by police. However, an estimated 2000 beagles remained in captivity, potentially subject to additional horrific experimentation. Our guest, Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski, was one of these activists. A second, larger action on April 18 drew roughly 1,000 protesters to rescue the remaining beagles. Law enforcement responded with tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets. No additional dogs could be rescued that day. Dozens of protesters were arrested, including our guest on The Breggin Hour, Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski, a San Francisco Bay Area-based animal rights activist and political organizer. He is co-founder of The Simple Heart Initiative—a nonprofit dedicated to advancing species equality through open rescue, impact litigation, undercover investigations, and activist training. With over eight years in nonprofit advocacy, Dean has recruited and trained hundreds of activists and is one of the lead organizers of the Ridglan campaign. He now faces serious felony burglary charges—potentially up to 12 years in prison—along with several co-defendants for the first March 15, 2026, rescue effort. Further charges may be pending. As a top priority, we urge that the charges be reduced or dropped to reflect the vastly important ethical basis of the actions of these animal advocates. How to Help Dean Dean reports that the best way to assist him with legal costs is to become a paid subscriber to his Substack at Urbananimal.substack.com. To support ending the breeding of dogs for lab testing, go to Save the Dogs, make a donation, and join over 111,581 others who have already signed the petition to end breeding of dogs for laboratory use. These weren't the first efforts to expose and stop the abuses of these dogs. Ridglan had faced scrutiny for years, including earlier investigations. The raids amplified public outrage and accelerated negotiations between rescuers and Ridglan Farms. In late April, rescue groups announced they had reached a deal to acquire ~1,500 dogs. Transports began in early May, with many “frosted face” seniors (older dogs with graying muzzles) now adjusting to life outside the facility—initially flinching at touch but quickly learning to wag tails and play. Decades of Alleged Cruelty at Ridglan — and Why It Is Winding Down Ridglan Farms operated for decades as a major supplier of beagles for testing. Former employees and state inspections described windowless warehouses, stacked cages over waste pits, high ammonia levels, rusted wires causing injuries, and routine surgeries (including eye procedures and devocalizations) performed without anesthesia or proper pain relief—sometimes by non-veterinarians. In 2025, Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cited Ridglan for hundreds of violations. A judge found probable cause for animal cruelty. Special Prosecutor Tim Gruenke was appointed to investigate. Rather than face criminal charges, Ridglan chose to wind down. In a negotiated settlement in late 2025, the company agreed to surrender its Wisconsin commercial dog-breeding license by July 1, 2026. This effectively ends its large-scale commercial breeding and sales of beagles to external laboratories. In exchange, the state dropped the threat of felony animal cruelty prosecutions. This agreement was driven by years of accumulated citations, whistleblower testimony, undercover investigations, and intense public and activist pressure. While Ridglan can still conduct limited on-site research under its federal USDA licenses, its days as a major commercial beagle supplier are over. Parallels with Envigo and Other Scandals Ridglan is far from isolated. In 2022, a major scandal erupted at Envigo's breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. PETA's undercover investigation revealed severe neglect: inadequate food, veterinary care, housing, and staffing; dead puppies were left among litters; and unqualified staff performed invasive procedures. The U.S. Department of Justice intervened, leading to the rescue of over 4,000 beagles—the largest such seizure in U.S. history. Envigo (and its parent company Inotiv) later pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act, agreeing to pay a record $35 million+ in fines and shutting down the breeding operation. From the Beagles to the Breggins, Senator Bill Stanley Sought Justice for the Underdog At a state level, key Virginia state legislators were involved in advocating for stronger animal welfare regulations in response to documented Animal Welfare Act violations, poor conditions, and high puppy mortality in the facility. Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin County) was a leading champion at the state level. He visited the facility multiple times, co-sponsored several “Beagle Bills” in 2022 (e.g., SB 87, SB 88, SB 90, SB 604) to increase oversight, close loopholes for research animals, require adoption offers before euthanasia, and penalize repeat violators. He adopted two Envigo beagles (Daisy and Dixie) and worked on adoptions/rescues. We are especially happy to acknowledge Sen. Stanley's contributions because, among several attorneys we contacted to defend us against Robert Malone's lawfare defamation suit against us for $25 million, Bill was the first attorney willing to seriously pursue our case, which ended in the presiding judge throwing Malone's case out of court. From the beagles to the Breggins, Senator Stanley has sought justice for the underdog. The Sand Fly Experiments and High-Profile Scandals Public outrage over government-funded beagle suffering peaked in the early 2020s with revelations about NIH-funded experiments under Dr. Anthony Fauci's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). One widely criticized study involved beagle puppies in Tunisia exposed to sand flies carrying parasites (to study leishmaniasis). Reports described dogs having their heads locked in mesh cages filled with infected sand flies, being used as live bait in desert cages overnight, and in some cases undergoing cordectomies (vocal cord removal) to silence barking. The experiments sparked bipartisan congressional criticism and intense media coverage. The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) and partners filed habeas corpus petitions seeking court recognition of the Ridglan dogs' right to freedom from cruelty and immediate remedies. While initial petitions faced dismissal, appeals continue for the remaining animals. Why U.S. Law Fails Experimental Animals The core federal statute is the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) of 1966 (and its amendments), enforced by the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). It sets minimum standards for housing, feeding, veterinary care, and handling of certain animals. Critical Limitations Include: Massive Species Exclusions: Rats, mice, and birds bred for research—accounting for roughly 95% of lab animals—are explicitly excluded. Cold-blooded animals and others also fall outside coverage. Weak Standards for Covered Species: Even for dogs, cats, primates, etc., the AWA permits painful procedures if deemed “scientifically necessary.” There is no outright ban on specific types of experiments. Self-Regulation via IACUCs: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees—dominated by researchers at the institutions they oversee—review protocols. Approval rates hover near 98%, with limited external oversight. Enforcement Gaps: Under-resourced inspections, reliance on self-reporting, and modest penalties limit impact. Ridglan itself had passed many USDA inspections despite state-level findings of serious issues. Property Status: Animals remain legal property. Novel habeas efforts like the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) challenge this but face significant judicial hurdles, as courts have historically rejected animal “personhood” claims. For those of us who learned in childhood about unconditional love from our dogs, they are not only of equal value to people, but they seem on a higher spiritual level in the love they have given to us. Other frameworks, such as the Public Health Service Policy, apply only to federally funded research and offer even less robust enforcement. The 2022 FDA Modernization Act opened doors to non-animal alternatives, but broader statutory mandates for the “3Rs” (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) remain limited. Reform efforts often stall due to powerful research lobbies, congressional agriculture committees' oversight, and public support for medical research that can overshadow welfare concerns. Broader Context and the Path Forward Ridglan and Envigo show that systemic problems persist despite occasional rescues and fines. Millions of animals continue to be used annually in U.S. labs, yet positive developments exist: growing adoption of alternatives (organ-on-chip, AI modeling, human cell cultures), increased rehoming programs, and shifting public opinion favoring stronger protections. The Ridglan victory shows that sustained pressure—investigations, lawsuits, public protest, and direct rescue—can force change where law falls short. Yet relying on activists risking felony charges is not sustainable. Meaningful reform requires: Expanding Animal Welfare Act coverage to all vertebrates. Stronger, independent oversight and enforcement with real penalties. Mandatory consideration and funding for non-animal methods. Judicial tools (like effective habeas relief) to address cruelty in licensed facilities promptly. A Call to Readers The beagles now tasting freedom represent hope—but hundreds may still face uncertainty, and systemic issues persist for countless others. Share their stories. Support reputable rescues and organizations like The Simple Heart Initiative, the Nonhuman Rights Project, Beagle Freedom Project, and others working on legal and legislative fronts. Contact your representatives and demand real modernization of the Animal Welfare Act. Persistence works. Now we must translate outrage into lasting legal change—so no more facilities like this exist in the first place. What are your thoughts on balancing research needs with animal welfare? Have you followed the Ridglan story, the Envigo case, Dean's work, or the earlier sand fly scandals? Drop a comment or share this post. References / Endnotes Wisconsin Examiner / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage of Ridglan rescues and settlement (2026). Nonhuman Rights Project – Ridglan Beagles case page. U.S. Department of Justice – Envigo sentencing and $35M+ resolution (2024). Bipartisan congressional letters on NIAID/Tunisia sand fly experiments (2021). Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski / The Simple Heart Initiative statements (2026). USDA Animal Welfare Act overview and limitations. Additional reporting from WPR, Right to Rescue, and related investigations.   ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

In this episode of Hustle + Heart, I am joined by Joseph Rad, PA-C, and we're diving into the evolution of the aesthetic industry: what's driving its rapid growth, how social media is influencing expectations, and where responsibility comes into play for both providers and clients.We talk about the difference between refinement and chasing perfection, the ethical line every great provider has to draw, and why trust is becoming the most valuable currency in this space.Whether you're in the industry or navigating it as a cliient, this conversation will shift the way you think about aesthetics.Because done right, this work should protect your identity, not change it.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 222, "I Release my Past & Take Responsibility: I Am Presence," Maya delivers a deeply personal and transformative transmission centered on the "5/5 portal." She reflects on her 40-year journey in health and spirituality, moving from a period of "3D amnesia" and struggle into a state of galactic sovereignty.Here is a summary of the key themes and declarations from the episode:1. The Descent into the AbyssMaya candidly discusses a 15-year period of spiritual "battering" and a 3-year "vertigo pull" into a deep abyss. She acknowledges that despite her decades of service, she often fell into the traps of the matrix:The "Cha-Cha" of Growth: Experiencing strides forward followed by painful reverses.The Illusion of Otherness: Making mistakes driven by expectations, judgment, and the need for control.Resistance: Realizing that her own resistance to these life lessons actually prolonged her suffering and fed the "monster" of fear and resentment.2. The Galactic Rescue & AwakeningThe turning point began in late 2025 and early 2026, coincided with astronomical events and the arrival of the Galactic Federation of Light.The Motherships: Maya describes a "merciful rescue mission" where celestial beings began repairing Earth's grid.Refinement by Fire: She recontextualizes her years of torture not as random attacks, but as a meticulous "surgical recalibration" by the Divine Creator to return her to a state of Oneness.3. Radical Responsibility & The "5/5 Portal"Maya uses this specific portal to declare her absolute sovereignty. She shifts from a victim of her circumstances to the conscious creator of her reality:Owning the Ignorance: She takes full responsibility for not recognizing her past challenges as sacred gifts.Dissolving the Chasm: By stopping the cycle of blame and shame, she ceases to "feed" the energy of separation.4. Ritual of Forgiveness and Release (The "Tatastu" Declarations)The episode concludes with a powerful series of decrees, using the Sanskrit word Tatastu (meaning "So be it"):Self-Forgiveness: Releasing the self for what could not have been known sooner.Global Forgiveness: Releasing and blessing everyone who played a "dark role" in her evolution, recognizing them as catalysts for her Light.Cutting Cords: Formally canceling soul contracts that have outlived their purpose.Gratitude to Allies: Honoring Archangel Michael, Lord Ashtar, the Arcturians, Sirians, and Andromedans for their massive galactic work in securing Earth's portals, grids, and much more.Core MessageThe episode serves as a public "Divine Covenant." Maya's message is that the time of "otherness" is over. By assuming full responsibility for her past and acknowledging the presence of Galactic Light, she has stepped onto the threshold of a new, free reality."I have awoken. I am in the threshold... I am taking back my full sovereignty Now."Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

Everybody want the spotlight of the IPO… but nobody talks about the private season first. Before a company ever goes public, it spends years building behind closed doors. Structure. Losses. Audits. Pressure. Refinement. That's life too. GOD will keep you in a private season until your spirit can sustain public exposure. See, your Initial Public Offering ain't the moment you become valuable… it's the moment the world finally gets access to what was already being built in secret. Your Initial Public Offering  | Wallstreet Trapper (Episode 193) Trappin Tuesdays⚖

Yes!  You are in!  Well, this one will definitely be different.  What happens when you die?  Is life a test?  We've tackled those subjects before.  However, I have never done it with video.  Gulp!  So, you get first access.  Bonus, the scientific method and actual math is involved.  What?  Faith and the scientific method and math?  Stick around and I'll explain more.Thank you Two Tall for that opening hook.  For those new, you can learn more about him by going back a few episodes.  Is life a test?  What happens when you die?  Deep questions.  How well can you answer them?  And I don't mean just blurting out, "There is a heaven" or "You are worm food..."eventually.  Can you back it up with logic, science and math?  I bet the average atheist thinks they can.  I bet the average Christian can't.  So that is what we tackle.  Can faith and science co-exist?  Absolutely.  Science is simply the pursuit of truth.  And good science will not be afraid to correct itself.  Good science cannot ignore math.  Good science should not be politicized.  We flawed humans do that.  So some of you have lost someone profound.  Some of you fear death.  Some of you are not so sure.  That's why this podcast started over 7 years ago.  And since we are trailblazers in technology... that's tongue in cheek.  I'm testing video.  This is where DeepHikes, Deep Bikes was born.  I got the vision to enter the wilderness and ask the toughest, deepest questions.  Questions that you can use at your next small group, date night or family event.  So here is the YouTube link.  Notice it is still unlisted.  Why?  Refinement.  Well, it also scares the crap out of me.  Part of me likes hiding behind a mic.  With video, you are literally out there.  Back to refinement, I'm GenX.  On this front, who better to ask for mentors than GenZ.  So special shout out to Tanner Dude and Antoine Dude to help shape these.  We'll see if we graduate to Tik Tok and Instas.  One thing I do know: we need more Hope on this broken, brutal frustrating planet.  So here you go.  Some hopeful Light for your day in a different way.  Oh and if you have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.  Simply comment in that video.  Bonus: You may have a Deep question.  If you think worthy, you are welcome to share.  Oh right, please find the link below...https://youtu.be/YZUo8JQF0RcNow, go, love, serve, encourage someone out there today.

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Send us Fan MailJoin Gareth Duignam and Nora Pecsenka as they explore Nora's profound spiritual awakening, her journey through various states of consciousness, and her innovative body-based method for integrating spiritual insights into everyday life. Discover the nuances of awakening, the challenges of embodiment, and practical tools for spiritual growth.keywordsNoor (Nora Pecsenka) is a Hungarian psychologist, nondual guide, and the founder of Bodyway — a somatic group awareness method at the meeting point of psychology, movement, and nondual philosophy. Her work focuses especially on the integration of awakening: what happens after the glimpse, and how insight becomes lived reality — in the body, in relationships, in daily life. She works with individuals one-to-one and leads groups internationally.Key topicsNora Pecsenka's spiritual awakening and insights The role of the body in spiritual realizationChallenges of integration after awakening

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Welcome back to UNBOUND and the 4th installment of «…but make it art»   Today Caroline highlights the step you absolutely should miss once you set out to refine and elevate your experience. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and being a part of UNBOUND. We'd love it if you left a 5-star review if you love the show.Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube DISCLAIMER: all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with Caroline Herring is for entertainment purposes only.

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What if the season that feels like loss is actually God's process of preparation?In this episode of ​Live the Bible​, we continue our series on waiting on God by following Joseph into Egypt—a place of uncertainty, testing, and transformation.Joseph had already received a promise from God. But before that promise could be fulfilled, his character had to be refined.If you're in a season where it feels like more is being taken away than given…where life feels like a series of setbacks rather than steps forward…this message will be a helpful reframe.What may look like an unjust setback could actually be part of God's plan for your progress. The real question is: what is God producing in you right now? Support the show

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Feel stuck? It's not your faith. It's your refinement process. In this episode, I break down why your next level requires preparation, not just passion—and how to know when it's time to move.Ready To Go Deeper?If today's episode hit, don't just move on. Growth doesn't come from more content.It comes from alignment, clarity, and consistent action.That's what the Journey Feed is built for.Inside, you'll get:• Weekly faith-driven insight• Real-time perspective behind the Journey to Mastery• Early access to live sessions, workshops, and gatheringsIf you're serious about growing your business God's way, this is your next step.

In this special episode, we sit down with Jamilyn Fournier, the visionary behind The Collector's House, a luxury showroom redefining curated living in Scottsdale. We explore Fournier's journey, her eye for the rare and meaningful, and how she's built a space that celebrates timeless design and the art of collecting. Website: thecollectorshouse.biz Instagram: thecollectorshouse   BACK STORY Jamilyn Fournier, Founder & CEO of The Collector's House, a luxury to-the-trade & retail showroom in the heart of Scottsdale. Known for its hand-curated vignettes and refined furniture collections, globally sourced antiquities, and original art.  Since founding the company in 2015, Fournier has built an immersive destination for locals and travelers that celebrates artisan craftsmanship, storytelling through individuality, and timeless, collected interiors for a refined, worldly clientele.    SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.    

Iron Sharpens Iron – The Sound of RefinementToday we're talking about a powerful truth found in Proverbs 27:17:“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”We need voices that will say,“That's good—but there's more.”“That's powerful—but is it pure?”“That's skillful—but is it yielded?”Amazon link;⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Priestly-Sound-21-Day-Journey-Heavens/dp/B0GSB1BLPQ⁠Your obedience will release breakthrough you may never see but heaven records​ebooks;​https://payhip.com/worshipingmusician https://worshipingmusician.org/

//Andrew Lundy

Skill Refinement Even energy, even flow. Delightfully moderate tonight. 

Not Every Backlog Item Needs Detail - Mike CohnHere's something I've noticed over the years:Many teams think backlog refinement means making the entire product backlog detailed and “ready.”That's not how a healthy backlog works.A well-managed product backlog should have a gradient of clarity.Items near the top of the backlog—the ones you're likely to work on soon—should be clear and reasonably detailed. They should have acceptance criteria, clarified assumptions, and enough shared understanding that the team can confidently bring them into a sprint.But items further down the backlog should be less detailed.They might be nothing more than a sentence or two.It's not wrong to leave lower backlog items vague. It's the right and agile thing to do.For example, imagine you're building a travel booking website. Early on, you might have detailed backlog items about booking airfare and booking hotels. Those are core features, so they deserve detail.But you might also have an item about booking cabins on a cruise ship. If cruises aren't central to your product, that item can stay vague for a long time. It doesn't need to be “Sprint Planning ready” six months before anyone will work on it.If you fully refine backlog items far in advance, you're doing a lot of work on items that will change, move, or disappear.So rather than trying to keep the whole backlog “ready,” focus your refinement effort where it matters most:At the top.Refinement should make sprint planning easier.That happens when the next sprint or two is well understood—not when the product backlog is documented 50 items deep.How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] ⁠https://www.agiledad.com/⁠- [instagram] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/⁠- [facebook] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/⁠- [Linkedin] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Knowing when to stop is harder than it sounds. In this episode, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson talk about the moment when more work stops helping and starts getting in the way. They share how to recognize when something is done, why chasing perfection can do more harm than good, and how putting the pencil down at the right time leads to better results.Key Takeaways00:11 – The "pencils down" phase of product development01:24 — Testing by the entire company03:17 — AI Workflow & vibe coding09:58 — Speed vs durability15:08 — Refinement & cutting features18:08 — Full launch strategy20:00 — “Give It Five Minutes” MindsetLinks and ResourcesRecord a video question for the podcastWatch The REWORK podcast on YouTubeBasecamp is the no-nonsense project management system. Sign up for free at Basecamp.comHEY is a fresh take on email. Sign up for a 30-day free trial at HEY.comFizzy is a modern spin on kanban. Sign up for free at fizzy.doBooks by 37signalsJason Fried on XDavid Heinemeier Hansson on X

Jordan Greenway, like Conor Timmins last week, has returned from injury. Zach Metsa is back from Rochester. Buffalo's roster is as close to 100% as it has been all season (though they will likely lose Sam Carrick for a period), how Lindy Ruff refines his lineup now that he's spoiled for choice will be telling. Timmins and Logan Stanley had their ups and downs as a pair, but with Metsa back, is he the best choice for Stanley's partner? Is Greenway a lock for the fourth line? How do they manage their skaters once the playoffs open?  We also devote some time to tryout season in youth hockey as families throughout Western New York will be navigating tryouts this week, or earlier in the month for the younger age groups.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He walked into family court thinking justice meant truth—and walked out realizing it meant strategy. Today's guest, Alex R. Dane, lived through a brutal custody battle that could have broken him. Instead, he turned that pain into a playbook—helping parents protect their kids, their peace, and their sanity when the system feels stacked against them.Today we're joined by Alex R. Dane, father, strategist, and author of How to Win Your Divorce: A Parent's Battle-Tested Guide to Family Court. After surviving a high-conflict divorce and custody war, Alex made it his mission to help other parents fight smarter—not angrier—while keeping their kids at the center. His work blends tactical planning, emotional intelligence, and raw honesty about what really happens inside family court.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Custody Battle02:09 Life Before the Divorce03:52 The Emotional Toll of Separation07:24 Developing a Strategic Mindset11:11 Understanding the Court System14:59 Navigating Emotions During the Process18:34 Protecting Yourself and Your Child21:55 Managing Perceptions in Court28:56 Navigating the Unfairness of the Process30:09 Strategic Parenting Through Legal Battles32:29 Finding Grounding Amidst Chaos35:20 The Refinement of Parenthood Through Struggle38:41 Defining Winning in Co-Parenting41:17 Transforming Experience into Guidance42:49 The Evolution of Co-Parenting Dynamics44:47 Embracing the Good Old Days46:21 Lighthearted Reflections in the Dad ZoneVisit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

It is easy to become stuck in the ways that you first learned to do things. Especially if those ways have brought some degree of success. We take comfort in the familiar to the degree that even if it is not working, we will protect the known dysfunction rather than embracing something new better, but not known. Not to mention the fact that we can tend to reject it because we anticipate the resistance from staff. On today's episode we are going back to a very old podcast that addresses how you can successfully retrain your staff on new standards and navigate the change gracefully.   KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS 2026! Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  SHIFT BREAK : Setting and meeting Standards in the Coffee Shop SHIFT BREAK! When Changing Things, Pay Attention to the Heart of the Business SHIFT BREAK! New Managers: Learning Before Changing 080 : Changing things in the Cafe : A workflow for Refinement

In this first deep dive of March, we explore selenite through the lens of Victorian Spiritualism — a 19th-century movement rooted in spirit communication, subtle bodies, and the belief that the soul could be refined through light and intention.Soft, luminous, and fragile (Mohs hardness 2), selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum formed through evaporation. It dissolves in water and must be handled gently — a fragility that mirrors its energetic refinement.In this episode, we discuss:A brief overview of Victorian SpiritualismSelenite's connection to Selene and the full moonWhy it's most potent in the three days before a full moonAura clearing, psychic development, and sacred space preparationCrown chakra activation and alignment of the spineWorking with ancestors, spirit guides, angels, and the Akashic fieldHome protection grids and its association with CancerForms of selenite (fishtail, desert rose, blue, green) and crystal pairingsSelenite clears without absorbing. It protects by elevating. It refines rather than shields.As we step into this month's exploration of Victorian séances and liminal spaces, selenite becomes the perfect doorway — reminding us that light doesn't need to shout to be powerful.✨ Stay tuned for this week's interview on Victorian Spiritualism as we continue the journey.Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

We finish Zechariah by tracing a clear path from repentance to refinement to God's final sovereignty. The prophecies get wild and weighty, but the takeaway stays steady: God is faithful, and His restoration always moves through holiness.• connecting minor prophets to our relationship with God today • holding God's judgment and God's love together • mapping Zechariah 12–14 as repentance, refinement, sovereignty • reading Zechariah 12 on siege, grace, mourning, and “the one they have pierced” • reading Zechariah 13 on cleansing, removing idols, and refining like silver • reading Zechariah 14 on the Day of the Lord, battle, and the Mount of Olives • noting the Mount of Olives fault line detail and why it stands out • ending with God's long plan centered on His faithfulness and restoration  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

In this episode we move into the third week of Lent together where we look at Jeremiah 32:26-41. This passage contains a word from the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, concerning the unfaithfulness of the people of Israel as a result of their misplaced desires. Out of this passage we address just how imperative it is that we have a properly placed desire for God. As our desire is refined for God, we find that obedience to God becomes simpler. Regardless of the reward, regardless of the difficulty, obedience becomes our default because our desire and focus is nothing else but God alone.

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In this AI Agent & Copilot Minute, Mason Siefert outlines how Microsoft's latest enhancements to Copilot Studio — especially the new tools in the Power CAT Copilot Studio Kit — are designed to bring structure, governance, and measurable quality to enterprise-scale AI agents. Key Takeaways Rubrics refinement: The headline feature in the updated kit is the rubrics refinement tool, which addresses a growing challenge in agentic AI operations — how to consistently and accurately grade agent responses. The tool introduces a repeatable feedback loop where teams define evaluation rubrics, compare AI-generated grades with human evaluations, and then refine instructions when the two don't align. The result is a more systematic, scalable way to ensure automated assessments meet human-level standards. Governance & visibility: Beyond evaluation, the kit strengthens oversight across the AI estate. A new compliance hub automatically flags configuration risks to help teams stay ahead of governance concerns. Conversation KPIs allow organizations to track agent performance without manually reviewing transcripts, and an agent inventory provides a centralized view of custom agents and the capabilities they rely on. Together, these features bring operational clarity to expanding AI environments. Looking ahead: As agentic systems scale, structured coordination between humans and AI will be critical. Tools like the rubrics refinement workflow signal a shift from experimentation to disciplined operations, where evaluation, compliance, and performance tracking are embedded into the lifecycle of every agent. Organizations that formalize these processes now will be better positioned to manage complexity and deliver trustworthy AI outcomes at scale. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Izzet Bensusan, CEO and founder of Captona, sits down with i3 editor Kali Arevalo to talk about discipline in capital deployment, confidence amid volatility, promising market segments, tariff clarity grid constraints, and more. (02/2026)

In this episode we'll talk about:Why growth often begins with subtraction, not additionHow refinement can feel like loss even when it's actually progressThe difference between losing identity and shedding excessWhy strength rarely feels empowering at firstLearning to trust who you're becoming before it feels rewardingHow refinement creates stability you couldn't access beforeAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

In this powerful compilation episode, we pull together some of the most honest, thought-provoking moments from multiple conversations. It weaves together clips from different seasons, revealing one unifying truth: the same refinement that shapes our spirit must also shape our body, our relationships, and the way we show up in the world. Faith, health, relationships, emotional regulation, and purpose are not isolated lanes—they intersect constantly. When we surrender fully, steward wisely, and heal intentionally, we don't just survive seasons of sacrifice—we emerge aligned, grounded, and unshakeable.   Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/   Refinement isn't punishment. Presence isn't ego. And peace isn't passive—it's learned.  

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Publicity doesn't belong to celebrities, massive brands, or people with $40K/month retainers. It belongs to people with something to say.In this episode, Samantha sits down with KJ Blattenbauer—bestselling author of Pitchworthy and in-house publicist for Voice & Visibility—for a raw, practical, and deeply human conversation about PR, visibility, leadership, and what it actually takes to stop playing small.Together, they dismantle the myth that PR is “pay to play,” explore why visibility is a leadership skill (not vanity), and walk through how to build authority, refine your message, and expand your capacity as your brand grows. This conversation goes far beyond press hits—it's about identity, courage, nervous system regulation, and acting like the big deal you already are.If you've ever felt called to go bigger but unsure how to be seen without burning out or betraying yourself, this episode is your permission slip.Key Topics Discussed & TakeawaysPR is not pay-to-play. Public relations is about teaching people how to talk about your work when you're not in the room—and you can learn to do it yourself.Visibility is a leadership skill. Being seen isn't vanity. If you built something to help others, it's your responsibility to talk about it.Refinement beats noise. If you're speaking to everyone, you're speaking to no one. Clarity accelerates growth.Fear doesn't mean stop. You're already at “no” if you don't try. Every pitch, ask, or post is movement forward.Success requires capacity. As your brand grows, your nervous system has to grow with it—systems, support, and boundaries matter.Your people matter more than metrics. A small, aligned audience will always outperform a large, disconnected one.Authenticity is the shortcut. Being who you actually are is easier—and far more effective—than pretending to be someone else.Connect with Sam / Voice and VisabilityWebsite: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilityConnect with KJ BlattenbauerAuthor of Pitch Worthy and PR strategistBuy Pitch Worthy here! https://www.hearsaypr.com/buy-my-bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer/Work with KJ: https://www.hearsaypr.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjblattenbauer/ You don't need permission to take up space. You don't need to wait until you're “ready.” And you don't need to be quieter, smaller, or more palatable to be successful.Visibility is not about ego—it's about impact. You're already the big deal. Now act like it.