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*Content Warning: friendship betrayal, religious abuse, stalking, harassment, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and rape. Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop SWW S26 Theme Song & Artwork: The S26 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart instagram.com/okaynotgreat/ Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources: Romano, A. (2026, April 22). Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over. The Cut. Retrieved from The Cut article Franco, M. G. (2022). Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. Platonic New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons. Thomas Road Baptist Church. Church history and organizational background. Founded in 1956 by Jerry Falwell Sr.. Liberty University. Institutional history and university background information.
THE CHATTEL HOUSE WINDOW Episode: 296 © 2026 ISBN 978-976-97942-7-6.mp3Podcast 296 THE CHATTEL HOUSE WINDOW: A Cultural and Etymological Analysis of the Vine Encroachment Phenomenon Heritage, Culture, and Meaning Podcast Episode: 296 © 2026 ISBN 978-976-97942-7-6 Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D., Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 In collaboration with iMovie present Podcast 295 THE CHATTEL HOUSE WINDOW: A Cultural and Etymological Analysis of the Vine Encroachment Phenomenon Heritage, Culture, and Meaning Podcast Episode: 296 © 2026 ISBN 978-976-97942-7-6 Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.RECOGNITIONSAs I take a moment to reflect on my journey, I am filled with profound gratitude for the Creator's guiding hand that has led me every step of the way. Life has brought me countless blessings, and at the forefront of these blessings is the immeasurable debt of thanks I owe to my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens. They bestowed upon me their wisdom and creative spirit, which have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout my life. Their counsel and encouragement continue to resonate within me, shaping my path and purpose. To my beloved wife, Magnola Gittens, your unwavering support has been my anchor in turbulent seas. Your love and understanding provide the strength necessary to navigate life's complexities. I am eternally grateful for your presence, which comforts and uplifts me. To my brothers—Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, and my late brothers Arnott and Stephen—as well as my sisters, Emerald, Marcella, and Cheryl, thank you for being my steadfast companions along this journey. Each of you has contributed uniquely to my narrative, reminding me of the importance of family ties in shaping who I am today. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my cousins: Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, and Jackie Clarke. Your love and camaraderie have enriched my life beyond measure. To my uncles, Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, and Collin Rock, your support has been invaluable, strengthening the bonds of our family. To my children, Laron and Lisa, grandson Elijah you are my pride and joy, the motivation behind my work, fuelling my desire to create and inspire.Moreover, I am equally grateful to all who have believed in me and wanted nothing but the best for my growth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, and many others have played pivotal roles in my development, encouraging me to pursue my passions relentlessly. During my time at New Jersey City University (NJCU), I had the privilege of receiving guidance from exceptional mentors, including the late Dr. Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr. Nicholas Gordon, Rev. Dr. Scofield Eversley BSS, and many others. Conversations about enhancing my writing skills after graduating were integral to my growth, providing the foundation for my future endeavours. Over the past three decades, my experiences in the leisure activities industry have significantly shaped my journey. From 1995 to 2026, I have devoted myself to writing, resulting in 469 E-Publications and 296 podcasts that resonate within the community. In recognition of the profound impact Dr. Joseph Drew had on my academic and personal development, I dedicated my 66th publication, "A Tribute to Culture" Vol. 1, to him—a small token of gratitude for his enormous influence on my life.As I look forward to what lies ahead, I remain thankful to all who have contributed to my story and to the Creator for the endless possibilities this journey holds. Each person's presence has left an indelible mark on my life, guiding me toward a future filled with hope and potential.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.ReferencesArchitropics. (n.d.). The architecture of the chattel house. Retrieved from https://architropics.com/chattel-housesArchitropics. (n.d.). The chattel house: Barbados' unique architectural heritage. https://www.architropics.comBarbados.org. (n.d.). Chattel Houses of Barbados. Retrieved from https://www.barbados.org/chattel_houses.htmBarthes, Roland. Elements of Semiology. Hill and Wang, 1967. Bhabha, H. K. (1994). The location of culture. Routledge.Bhabha, Homi K. The Location of Culture. Routledge, 1994. Brathwaite, E. K. (1971). The Development of Creole Society in Jamaica, 1770-1820.Brathwaite, Edward Kamau. The Development of Creole Society in Jamaica, 1770-1820. Oxford University Press, 1971. Ferguson, J. (1992). The Anthropology of Houses and Homes. Annual Review of Anthropology, 21, 279-303.Gittens, W. A. (2026). The chattel window: An etymological and cultural study of the vine encroachment phenomenon. Heritage Cultural Studies Press.Gittens, W.A.(2026)Chattel House Window/ An Etymological and Cultural Study of the Vine Encroachment Phenomenon C.2026 ISB 978-976-97942-7-6Harris, C. D. (1964). The Concept of Property in the Caribbean. Journal of Caribbean History, 1(3), 12-29.Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. (1989). National Council of Churches. John 15:1–8.Insandoutsbarbados.com. (n.d.). Historical layouts of chattel houses. Retrieved from https://insandoutsbarbados.com/historical-chattel-house-layoutsMbembe, Achille. On the Postcolony. University of California Press, 2001. Mintz, S. W. (1985). Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History.References:Ricoeur, Paul. Memory, History, Forgetting. University of Chicago Press, 2004. Robinson, M. (2007). Caribbean Architecture: History, Style and Sustainability.Scriptures: The Holy Bible, John 15:1–8. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). Living heritage: Chattel houses of Barbados. Retrieved from https://whc.unesco.org/en/living-heritage-barbadosWilliams, E. (1944). Capitalism and Slavery.Woods, Clyde. Development Arrested: The Blues and Plantation Power in the Mississippi Delta. Verso, 1998.Support the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8Academic.edu. 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Send us Fan MailThere was a lot of methods that the forefathers of colonization used to reduce Indigenous rights and to take control of the land. ReferencesBryce, P.H. (1907). “Report on the Indian Schools of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.” Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa. Long, John S. (2010). Treaty No.9: Making the Agreement to Share the Land in Far Northern Ontario in 1905. McGill-Queens University Press. Rogers, E.S. (1962). “The Round Lake Ojibwa.” Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/roundlakeojibwa00roge/page/n21/mode/2upSFXThe Dark Knight Rises " You think darkness is your ally..." 300 | Spartan Law (4K) Patsy Cline - Crazy (1961) Stolen Children | Residential School survivors speak out Support the show
Retrieved from the newsvalanche: Fiveish4Kars4Kids4EretzIsrael. Drinking coffee makes genocide impossible. ElooMa's ex-receptical has something to add to the Discourse Manufacturing Machine. Trump continues to look inward, deeply self-reflecting with image generating chatbots as his spiritual copilot. Michael Bay will bring Operation Epic Fury to the silver screen. More absurdly heighten levels of desperation and debasement RE the Trump admin's too little/too late attempt to undo all the self-destructive shit the US has only recently done to China, Iran et al. DNC autotopsy: Kamala should've undergone cosmetic surgery to look exactly like Trump in order to win in 2024. Quiet-Out-Loud corruption all over, slush funds, forever chemicals, vape industry hijinks, ebola outbreak, and finally, Fetterman (Can't Find A) and Jim Cramer both don't even have the words right now.Recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2569 B.E. around 9.00PM Central Standard Time. Commiserate on Discord: discord.gg/aDf4Yv9PrYNever Forget: standwithdanielhale.orgGenral RecommendationsJosh's Recommendation: Forests, generally speaking, and a few specifics, specifically speaking: Sedge Meadow, Moraine Hills, Van Patten Woods, and McDonald Woods for starters.Tim's Recommendation: Half ManFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningShow notes + Full list of links, sources, etcEternal thanks to Rm Brown ("King of the Soundboard")More From Timothy Robert BuechnerPodcast: Q&T ARE / violentpeople.co Tweets: @ROHDUTCHLocationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport: patreon / buzzsprout
We discussed how personality insights can strengthen the selection process and lead to better hiring decisions. Beyond skills and experience, we explored how personality influences job fit, team dynamics, and long-term success. We also addressed common mistakes organizations make when trying to incorporate personality into hiring. In this episode: Nic Krueger, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rodgers, Natasha Desjardins, Lee Crawson, Ian Sideritis,Dr. Jagadesh Chander I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events References Canadian Psychological Association. (2025). PSYCHOLOGY WORKS fact sheet: Pre-employment personality assessment in personnel selection. Canadian Psychological Association. https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Publications/FactSheets/FS_PersonalityAssesment_EN_2025.pdf Harel, A. (2024). Behavioural Assessment Test: The Problems Using Personality Tests For Hiring. Retrieved from https://vervoe.com/personality-tests-hiring/ Matsuura, A. (2024). Personality assessments in the workplace: harmful or helpful? Retrieved from https://universe.byu.edu/2019/12/11/personality-assessments-in-the-workplace-harmful-or-helpful/ Youngman, J. F. (2017). The use and abuse of pre-employment personality tests. Business horizons, 60(3), 261-269.
For decades, a tight carotid stenosis felt like a ticking time bomb — a plaque waiting to throw an embolus and cause the next stroke. We were taught that severe narrowing meant surgery, and trials like ACAS and ACST-1 seemed to prove it. But medicine has changed. Statins, antiplatelets, tighter blood pressure control, even PCSK9 and GLP-1 therapies have quietly slashed stroke risk, and now newer data from CREST-2 suggest that for many asymptomatic patients, the knife — or the stent — may not add much at all. So if modern medical therapy works better than ever… who actually benefits from intervention anymore? Today, we unpack the evidence, the controversies, and how to counsel the patient who feels perfectly fine but has high-grade stenosis.Hosts: Carolyn Judge, Andrew Huang, Luciano Delbono, Frank Davis, Robert BeaulieuInstitution: University of Michigan, Department of Surgery, Section of Vascular SurgeryLearning objectives: Describe how modern intensive medical therapy has transformed the natural history of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and explain why contemporary patients experience substantially lower annual stroke risk than those in earlier eras. Interpret and compare the results of landmark trials—including ACAS, ACST-1, and CREST-2—to assess the relative benefits of medical therapy, endarterectomy, and stenting. Apply current evidence and guideline recommendations to patient care by selecting which asymptomatic patients are most likely to benefit from carotid revascularization versus optimized medical therapy alone. References:SVS Guidelines:Brook, R. D., et al. (2022). Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of extracranial carotid artery disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 75(1), e1–e67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2021.09.031CREST (1)Brott, T. G., Hobson, R. W., Howard, G., et al. (2010). Stenting versus endarterectomy for treatment of carotid-artery stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 363(1), 11–23. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa0912321CREST-2Brott, T. G., Howard, G., Fong, P., et al. (2024). Randomized trial of carotid artery stenting or carotid endarterectomy vs best medical therapy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis: CREST-2 results. [Manuscript in preparation]. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02089217. Retrieved from https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02089217ACST-1Halliday, A., Mansfield, A., Marro, J., et al. (2004). Randomised trial of carotid artery surgery for asymptomatic stenosis. Lancet, 363(9420), 1491–1502. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(04)16153-1ACST-2Halliday, A., Bulbulia, R., Bonati, L. H., et al. (2021). Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACST-2): A randomised trial. Lancet, 398(10291), 1065–1073. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01980-1ACASExecutive Committee for the Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study. (1995). Endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis. JAMA, 273(18), 1421–1428. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1995.03520420033036Sponsor URL: https://www.goremedical.com/Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US
This week's episode keeps us in Maryland and follows up the weirdest signer's name with the blandest signer's name, Thomas Johnson.Sources· Amt, Emilie. 2018. “Slavery at Rose Hill, Frederick, Maryland.” Research paper, Hood College. . Retrieved 3 Mar 2026.· Delaplaine, Edward. The Life of Thomas Johnson. New York City, NY: Grafton Press, 1927.· Court Listener. “Georgia v. Brailsford.” . Retrieved 3 Mar 2026.· See General Sources page on website for a complete list of sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A wheelchair bound protagonist, a rubber mask wearing mummy, and Lou Ferrigno in a shed. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review Mummy Dearest (2021). Along the way, we also explore the mummification process and see how an individual from ancient Egypt would transition to the afterlife.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastBibliographyDiodorus Siculus. (1933). Library of history (C. H. Oldfather, Trans.; Vol. 1, Book 1.69–98). Harvard University Press. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/thayer/e/roman/texts/diodorus_siculus/1d*.htmlHerodotus. (1920). The histories (A. D. Godley, Trans.; Vol. 1, Book 2.1–98). Harvard University Press. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/2a*.htmlIkram, S. (2010). Mummification. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology, 1.Vos, R. L. (1993). The Apis Embalming Ritual: P. Vindob. 3873 (Vol. 50). Peeters Publishers.Winlock, H. E. (1973). Materials used at the embalming of King Tut-ʻAnkh-Amun (Vol. 10). Arno Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Catholic Worker is a newspaper based in New York City. It is published seven times a year by the flagship Catholic Worker community in New York City. It focuses on themes such as social justice, Catholic social teaching, pacifism, and activism. As of May 2023, it has about 26,000 mail subscribers. Despite transitioning towards decentralized distribution, specifics on circulation remain limited. Notably, the publication has refrained from offering a digital edition. Established in 1933 as a platform for the Catholic Worker Movement by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, the newspaper operates without formal leadership following the passing of its founders and is currently managed by editors Amanda Daloisio and Joanne Kennedy.PICTURE: By The Catholic Worker - The Catholic Worker, Volume 1, Number 1, 1 May 1933. Retrieved from https://thecatholicnewsarchive.org/?a=d&d=CW19330501-01&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN--------, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148154801
In December 2022, a routine missing persons check in rural Queensland turned into one of the deadliest attacks on police in recent Australian history. Two officers and a neighbouring resident were killed in a violent ambush at a remote property near the small community of Wieambilla.In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.---Sources used this episode (in appearance order): Hinchcliffe, J. (2022, December 16). Wieambilla shooting: Stacey Train had limited contact with family after entering ‘controlling' relationship with brother-in-law. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/15/wieambilla-shooting-stacey-train-had-limited-contact-with-family-after-entering-controlling-relationship-with-brother-in-lawDaily Mail Staff. (2022, December 15). Tracing the Trains. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/fb-11540187/TRACING-TRAINS.htmlCallinan, R., Andre, J., & Stone, L. (2022, December 15). Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train carried out a deadly police shooting. Their twisted backstory is revealed. ABC News. Retrieved january 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-15/qld-police-shooting-offenders-nathaniel-gareth-stacey-train/101766720Nolan, M., Devon, E., & Burley, M. (2022, December 13). Neighbours describe hearing chilling gun fight 'like World War III.'. The Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.thechronicle.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-toowoomba/residents-in-chinchilla-and-tara-are-coming-to-terms-with-the-horror-events-that-unfolded-last-night/news-story/e4fbe7f031cac6308037fc561a8429d7Smee, B., & Bucci, N. (2022, December 15). God and guns: the strict religious upbringing of the Wieambilla shooters. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/14/god-and-guns-the-strict-religious-upbringing-of-the-wieambilla-shootersMeacham, S., & Walsh, S. (2023, January 22). 'Fear of the unknown' led to Queensland cop slayings, daughter claims. 9 News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-police-massacre-wieambilla-daughter-madelyn-train-interview-part-one/8e86f5f0-bd2c-4e32-b370Train, G. (2020, November 24). Dodgy Tasmania Police Still Covering Up Port Arthur Scam. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org: https://cairnsnews.org/2019/11/09/dodgy-tasmania-police-still-covering-up-port-arthur-scam/#comment-119937Train, G. (2020, October 18). Why the Rats are Abandoning Ship. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CIR Now: https://cirnow.com.au/why-the-rats-are-abandoning-ship/#comment-13295Train, G. (2021, May 26). Channel Seven clearly being managed by Deep State after unbelievable Port Arthur segment. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
Dr. Rosy Boa shares a previously unavailable talk outlining three research-based areas to help pole freestyling feel easier and more natural: a mastery mindset, moving to music, and reducing self-consciousness. Drawing on improvisation research (largely from jazz and musical improvisation), she explains that improvisation relies on generating and selecting familiar movement options, so dancers are more likely to access skills they can execute successfully about 90% of the time; mastery approaches are also linked to less perfectionism and better body appreciation. She then summarizes entrainment research showing dance training improves rhythmic synchronization, and that music with strong, predictable beats, some complexity, familiarity, and slower tempo is easier to move to, while metrically complex or unfamiliar music is harder. Finally, she notes that watching oneself (mirrors, filming, self-view on Zoom) increases self-consciousness and can worsen body image, so for flow she recommends avoiding visual self-monitoring and reflecting via journaling and feedback.Are you a pole nerd interested in trying out online pole classes with Slink Through Strength? We'd love to have you! Use the code “podcast” for 10% off the Intro Pack and try out all of our unique online pole classes: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/25a67bd1/?productId=1828315&clearCart=true Join my newsletter: https://slinkthroughstrength.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9abf68e29e749e7ee06f01364&id=3d02188de5 Try a free sample class: https://mailchi.mp/slinkthroughstrength.com/free-pole-flow-classChapters:00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup01:28 What You'll Learn Today03:18 Mastery Mindset for Freestyle07:14 Moving to Music Entrainment12:20 Pick Music That Helps Flow13:21 Ditch Mirrors to Lose Self Focus15:11 Three Tips and Wrap Up15:55 Thanks and How to ConnectCitationsLevin, R. (2009). Improvising Mozart. Musical improvisation: Art, education, and society, 143-149.Bloom, Benjamin S. (March 1968). "Learning for Mastery" (PDF). UCLA - CSEIP - Evaluation Comment. Vol. 1.Andrzejewski, C. E., Wilson, A. M., & Henry, D. J. (2013). Considering motivation, goals, and mastery orientation in dance technique. Research in Dance Education, 14(2), 162-175.Cary, G. (2023). Dancing like Everyone's Watching: The Impact of Competition-Contingent Self-Worth and Belonging on Dancers' Mental Well-Being (Doctoral dissertation).Brown, S., Martinez, M. J., & Parsons, L. M. (2006). The neural basis of human dance. Cerebral cortex, 16(8), 1157-1167.Washburn, A., DeMarco, M., de Vries, S., Ariyabuddhiphongs, K., Schmidt, R. C., Richardson, M. J., & Riley, M. A. (2014). Dancers entrain more effectively than non-dancers to another actor's movements. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 8, 800.Madison, G., Gouyon, F., Ullén, F., & Hörnström, K. (2011). Modeling the tendency for music to induce movement in humans: first correlations with low-level audio descriptors across music genres.Weineck, K., Wen, O. X., & Henry, M. J. (2022). Neural synchronization is strongest to the spectral flux of slow music and depends on familiarity and beat salience. Elife, 11, e75515.Nakamura J, Csikszentmihályi M (20 December 2001). "Flow Theory and Research". In Snyder CR, Lopez SJ (eds.). Handbook of Positive Psychology. Oxford University Press. pp. 195–206. ISBN 978-0-19-803094-2. Retrieved 20 November 2013.Radell, S. A., Mandradjieff, M. P., Adame, D. D., & Cole, S. P. (2020). Impact of mirrors on body image of beginning modern and ballet students. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 24(3), 126-134.
This video examines Eric Burlison's claims regarding a legacy UFO program, including allegations of whistleblower assassinations, and NASA's reaction to a directive concerning UFO files. It also addresses assertions about limited UFO craft retrievals and the challenges of reverse engineering by the early 2010s. Furthermore, the discussion highlights a "Disclosure" Day movie trailer, emphasizing the psychic aspects of alien encounters.00:00:00 - Topics00:01:07 - Welcome Message from Dr. Salla00:01:25 - Indian epics describing advanced societies that had technologies far superior to what is publicly available today. https://x.com/JasonWilde108/status/2030596891692417332 00:03:41 - US Congressman Eric Burlison has encountered a faction of the legacy UFO program that uses assassination to silence critics or remove whistleblowers. https://x.com/Unexplained2020/status/203059546227786579100:07:27 - Inner Earthers intervene to free surface humanity from Cabal control. https://exopolitics.org/inner-earthers-intervene-to-free-surface-humanity-from-cabal-control/ 00:09:35 - Quantum Tunneling: Consciousness Transfer Between bodies For Classified Projects - JP Update 55 https://exopolitics.org/quantum-tunneling-consciousness-transfer-between-bodies-for-classified-projects-jp-update-55/ 00:11:28 - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he has seen no evidence of ET life. https://x.com/UAPJames/status/2031893114735001792 00:15:08 - Leading aerospace entrepreneur, Robert Bigelow, claims that attempts to reverse-engineer recovered alien craft have not succeeded. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2032434879292477487 00:20:49 - Another trailer for the Disclosure Day movie emphasizes the psychic element in the ET phenomenon. Soft disclosure is being used to prepare billions for what's coming. https://x.com/disclosureday/status/2032109435905356219 00:23:41 - Dr. Eric Davis claims that there have been less than 40 UFO craft retrievals and that he has met 5 people working on unsuccessful reverse engineering programs. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2032443281527754955 00:29:04 - Ross Coulthart gives a succinct account of the disappearance of Maj General McCasland https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2032472649423573211 00:31:46 - Closing thoughts from Dr. SallaJoin Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/#Exopolitics #ExopoliticsToday #MichaelSalla
Want to support the podcast? Join our Patreon or buy us a coffee. As an independent podcast, Shakespeare Anyone? is supported by listeners like you. In this episode, we dig into one of the most dramatic scandals of Shakespeare's time: the rise and catastrophic fall of Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex. Court favorite, military hero, and ultimately, traitor, Essex had everything and managed to lose it spectacularly. We break down who Essex was, his relationship with Elizabeth, and what finally led him to march on London with a small bnad of followers and an extremely bad plan. And of course, we're a Shakespeare podcast, so we touch on the wild connection between Essex's Rebellion and Shakespeare. Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. For updates: Join our email list Follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod Visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com Support the podcast: Become a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone Buy us a coffee Bookshop.org: Since 2020, Bookshop.org has raised more than $38 million for independent bookstores. Shop our Shakespeare Anyone? storefront to find books featured on the podcast, books by our guests, and other Shakespeare-related books and gifts. Every purchase on the site financially supports independent bookstores. Libro.fm: Libro.fm makes it possible to purchase audiobooks through your local bookshop of choice. Use our link for 2 free audiobooks when you sign up for a new Libro.fm membership using our link. Find additional links mentioned in the episode in our Linktree. Works referenced: Bate, Jonathan. Soul of the Age: The Life, Mind and World of William Shakespeare. Viking, 2008. pp. 256–286. BBC Bitesize. "The Rebellion of the Earl of Essex - Queen Elizabeth I and Government - OCR B - GCSE History Revision - OCR B - BBC Bitesize." BBC News, BBC, 6 Feb. 2025, www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z88fk7h/revision/3. Hammer, Paul E. J. (2004). "Devereux, Robert, second earl of Essex (1565–1601)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2020. Mr Keir History Teacher. " Essex Rebellion - Causes and Consequences #Education #AQA #ElizabethanEngland." YouTube, 2022, youtu.be/7VPKqvINtz8. Shanette, Heather. "Essex Rebellion (1601)". Elizabeth R : The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth I. Published 1998-2026. https://www.elizabethi.org/contents/rebellions/essex/ Teysko, Heather. "Episode 201: Robert Devereaux the Earl of Essex - Renaissance English History Podcast." Renaissance English History Podcast - The Original Tudor History Podcast, 22 Nov. 2024, www.englandcast.com/2024/11/episode-201-robert-devereaux-the-earl-of-essex/.
In this episode, the "Godfather of Effectiveness" Peter Field joins the show to discuss why the pursuit of efficiency is making marketing less effective. He breaks down the "Triple Jeopardy" facing modern marketers: over-investing in the bottom of the funnel, producing dull rational creative, and purchasing low-attention media. Field provides an evidence-based case for why the industry must move away from CPM and toward "cost per attentive second" to drive real profitability.Key TakeawaysThe Triple Jeopardy: Effectiveness is being squeezed by three factors: a lack of brand investment, a decline in creative "magic," and the rise of low-attention media platforms.The 60% Waste: Choosing media based on low CPMs often results in zero attention, effectively wasting the majority of the investment.The One-Second Brand Fail: You cannot build brand memory or mental availability in one second.The Recession Playbook: Economic uncertainty is the best time to "go long" as media costs for brand building decrease, providing a massive competitive advantage for the recovery.The CFO Dialogue: Use evidence and case studies to prove that brand health is the primary driver of conversion efficiency.Guest BioPeter Field is a world-renowned marketing consultant and researcher. He is the co-author of several seminal works on marketing effectiveness, including The Long and Short of It and The Five Principles of Growth in B2B Marketing.Peter Field on LinkedInTimestamps00:04 – The Rant: Stop buying on CPM.04:11 – Defining the Triple Jeopardy of Media.08:44 – Why "going short" in a recession is the riskiest move.15:30 – The "Science-ification" of creative and why it's failing.22:07 – Why CPM is a "bad drug."31:15 – The difference between "Active" and "Passive" attention.42:10 – How to talk to your CFO about brand investment.51:21 – Closing thoughts: Fixing the number one problem in media.Reference LinksBinet, L., & Field, P. (2013). The Long and the Short of It: Balancing Short and Long-Term Marketing Strategies. Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.Field, P. (2024). The Cost of Dull: How boring advertising is costing brands billions. eatbigfish & System1.Field, P., & Binet, L. (2021). The 5 Principles of Growth in B2B Marketing. LinkedIn B2B Institute.Field, P., & Nelson-Field, K. (2022). The Triple Jeopardy of Attention. Amplified Intelligence.Trading Economics. (2026). Canada Consumer Confidence Index. Retrieved from https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/consumer-confidence
Register for the free classes, Continuing the Walk for Peace: An Inner Peace Toolkit: https://buddhismforeveryone.com/walk-for-peace-toolkit In this episode, we talk about your monkey. The monkey on your back. You know the one. The brilliant, overachieving, slightly unhinged creature swinging through your mind at 2:00 a.m. reorganizing your life, replaying arguments, drafting emails you will never send. In an old Buddhist story, a man is given a magical monkey by his spiritual teacher. The magical monkey can do anything. Grant any wish. At first, it's amazing. The monkey builds him a palace! But then comes the problem. "Now what?" the monkey asks. "What next?" "More! More!" Day and night, the monkey pesters him. The man can't rest. He can hardly sleep at night. Finally, he returns to the Buddhist master and begs for his help. The master gives him a single curly hair and says, "Have the monkey make this straight." The monkey pulls it straight. It springs back. He pulls it again. It springs back again. The monkey sits down, completely absorbed in concentration. In mindfulness, the monkey becomes peaceful. And the man finally sleeps. That's the secret. You don't get rid of the monkey mind. You give it something simple and steady to do. Breathe. Be present. Enter: the breath. When your thoughts are racing, don't argue with them. Don't try to solve your entire existence before lunch. Just gently anchor your attention to one full inhale… and one full exhale. Feel the air enter your nose. Feel the air in your body as you breathe deeply and slowly. Watch the breath leaving your nostrils. That's it. The breath is your curly hair. It keeps bouncing back. There's always another inhalation, another exhalation. Your mind will wander. Of course it will. That's what monkeys do. When you notice, kindly guide it back. No judgment. No spiritual performance review. Just come home to the present moment. The present moment is not dramatic. It's not flashy. But it is peaceful. And when you anchor yourself here, even for a few breaths, the monkey in the jungle quiets. You do not have to straighten every curly hair in your life. You just have to come home to the breath. And in that simple returning, again and again, the wild monkey becomes your ally. Your friend. "Don't run back to the past, don't anticipate the future. the future has not arrived; and any present phenomenon you clearly discern in every case. The unfaltering, the unshakable: having known that, foster it. Today's the day to keenly work— who knows, tomorrow may bring death! For there is no bargain to be struck with Death and his mighty horde. One who keenly meditates like this, tireless all night and day: that's who has one fine night— so declares the peaceful sage. —Buddha, One Fine Night Sutra References and Links Buddha. The One Fine Night Sutra. Sutta Central (online). Retrieved from: https://suttacentral.net/mn131/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin Lama Tsomo (2021). Ancient Wisdom for Our Times. Tibetan Buddhist Practice: Wisdom & Compassion (Starting with Yourself). Published by Namchak Publishing Company LLC, USA. Excerpt, pages 40-41, retrieved from: https://www.namchak.org/community/blog/the-buddhist-story-of-the-monkey-mind/ Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com or email JoAnn Fox at joann@buddhismforeveryone.com
I watched Home Alone and suddenly started hearing the theme tune everywhere. I thought I was going insane. But Tom Bowden-Green and Luan Wise explained that I actually fell for a fairly well-known bias. A bias you've almost certainly experienced as well. --- Come to Uplift Live: https://uplift-live.com/ (Use code NUDGE to get £50 off) Tom and Luan's book: https://amzn.to/49aZnh3 Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Join 10,428 readers of my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Costello, J. P., Garvey, A. M., Germann, F., & Wilkie, J. E. B. (2024). The Uptrend Effect: Encouraging healthy behaviors through greater inferred normativity. Journal of Marketing Research, 61(1), 110–127. Cruz, R. E., Leonhardt, J. M., & Pezzuti, T. (2017). Second person pronouns enhance consumer involvement and brand attitude. Journal of Interactive Marketing, 39(1), 104–116. Khan, U., & Dhar, R. (2006). Licensing effect in consumer choice. Journal of Marketing Research, 43(2), 259–266. Lim, S., van Osselaer, S. M., Goodman, J. K., Fuchs, C., & Schreier, M. (2024). The Starbucks effect: When name-based order identification increases customers' store preference and service satisfaction. Journal of Retailing, 100(2), 316–329. Sahni, N. S., Wheeler, S. C., & Chintagunta, P. (2018). Personalization in email marketing: The role of noninformative advertising content. Marketing Science, 37(2), 236–258. Van Boven, L., Dunning, D., & Loewenstein, G. (2000). Egocentric empathy gaps between owners and buyers: Misperceptions of the endowment effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(1), 66–76. van der Meulen, M. (2022). Are we indeed so illuded? Recency and frequency illusions in Dutch prescriptivism. Languages, 7(1), 42. Zwicky, A. (2006). Why are we so illuded. Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/~zwicky/LSA07illude.abst.pdf
On this week's episode, Cody and Steve discuss the ambassador/Chief Justice/governor multitasker, John Jay.Sources· Bemis, Samuel Flagg. Jay's Treaty: A Study in Commerce and Diplomacy. New Haven, CT: Yale U. Press, 1923.· Bemis, Samuel Flagg & Ferrell, Robert H. The American Secretaries of State and Their Diplomacy. New York City, NY: Cooper Square, 1963.· Littlefield, Daniel C. “John Jay, the Revolutionary Generation, and Slavery.” New York History 81, vol. 1 (2000), pp. 91-132. . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.· Magnet, Myron. “The Education of John Jay.” City Journal 20, no. 1 (2010). . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.· Stahr, Walter. John Jay: Founding Father. New York City, NY: Hambledon & London, 2005.· See General Sources page on webpage for general sources used Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pickup vehicle stolen during a daylight armed robbery at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region has been retrieved by the police, who have since commenced investigations into the incident
While we're waiting for construction season to start inthese freezing Canadian temperatures, a massive revolution is happening in the construction industry – and it could change everything about EV adoption in Canada.In this episode, we dive deep into the electrification ofheavy construction equipment, from compact excavators to 250-tonne cranes, and explore what this means for Canadian construction and EV consumers alike.You might be wondering, "What do bulldozers have to dowith my electric car?" Here's the exciting part: the construction industry is tackling the exact same challenges that hold back consumer EV adoption – high prices and limited range. And they're solving these problems faster thanmany expected.With Canada's construction equipment market approaching $4 billion and electric equipment growing at over 13% annually, this isn't just a future possibility – it's happening right now on job sites across the country.If you've ever wondered whether electric technology is toughenough for "real work," wait until you hear about electric excavators running all day on a single charge or battery-powered cranes lifting 250 tonnes. This episode will change how you think about electrification.Join me as we explore how electric construction equipment ispaving the way – literally – for broader EV adoption across Canada.BIBLIOGRAPHYPrimary Sources:Heavy Equipment Guide. (2025, December 10). "Battery-powered heavy equipment gains ground in construction." Retrieved from https://www.heavyequipmentguide.ca/article/40462/battery-powered-heavy-equipment-gains-ground-in-constructionASC Technical Institute. (2025, November 11). "Going Green: How Electric and Hybrid Heavy Equipment Are Transforming the Construction Industry." Retrieved from https://asctechnicalinstitute.com/2025/11/11/going-green-how-electric-and-hybrid-heavy-equipment-are-transforming-the-construction-industry/Black Ink Tech. "The Pros and Cons for Switching to Electric Construction Equipment." Retrieved from https://blackinktech.com/blog/post/the-pros-and-cons-for-switching-to-electric-construction-equipmentCONEXPO-CON/AGG. "5 Things to Consider If You're on the Fence About Electric Construction Equipment." Retrieved from https://www.conexpoconagg.com/news/5-things-to-consider-if-youre-on-the-fence-about-eSupplyPost. (2025). "Diesel vs. Electric Heavy Equipment in Canada." Retrieved from https://www.supplypost.com/news/2025/7/diesel-vs-electric-heavy-equipment-in-canadaVoltEquip. "The Pros and Cons of Using Electric Construction Equipment." Retrieved from https://voltequip.com/news/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-electric-construction-equipment/DOZR. "Electric vs. Non-Electric Excavators." Retrieved from https://dozr.com/blog/electric-vs-non-electric-excavatorsAilisheng Global. "What Electric Construction Equipment Are Used in Construction Projects?" Retrieved from https://www.ailishengglobal.com/blog/what-electric-construction-equipment-are-used-in-construction-project.htmlConserv Machinery. "Electric vs. Diesel Powered Machinery: Pros and Cons." Retrieved from https://www.conservmachinery.com/blog/electric-vs-diesel-powered-machinery-pros-and-consEarth Gear. "Pros and Cons of Electric Earthmoving Machinery: A Shift to Low-Emission Solutions." Retrieved from https://earthgear.com.au/pros-and-cons-of-electric-earthmoving-machinery-a-shift-to-low-emission-solutions/Volvo Construction Equipment. "Electric Machines." Retrieved from https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/electric-machines/DOZR. "Electric Construction Equipment." Retrieved from https://dozr.com/blog/electric-construction-equipmentAnsys. "What Are Electric Machines?" Retrieved from https://www.ansys.com/simulation-topics/what-are-electric-machines
FROM SURVIVAL TO QUALITY OF LIFE: WHY OUTCOMES ARE BEING REDEFINED THE FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN MEDICINE For decades, medicine measured success through a singular lens: survival. Did the patient live? Did the procedure work? While these metrics remain important, healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation that redefines what "winning" actually means[1]. The new standard is no longer just extending life—it's enabling patients to live purposefully, functionally, and with dignity[2]. This shift reflects a critical insight: surviving is not the same as living well. WHY OUTCOMES ARE BEING REDEFINED Beyond Binary Success Traditional outcome metrics operated in black-and-white terms. A femur repair was "successful" if the fracture healed—regardless of whether the patient could walk without pain, climb stairs, or return to work[3]. Today, healthcare systems recognize this approach as incomplete and outdated. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) The healthcare industry is now systematically integrating patient voices into outcome measurement. These tools capture what patients actually experience: physical functioning, emotional well-being, social participation, and overall quality of life[4]. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally incorporated patient-reported outcome measures into quality reporting frameworks, signaling a structural shift in how healthcare success is defined[5]. The Quintuple Aim Modern healthcare reform is reframing success across five dimensions[6]: · Patient Experience: Tailored treatments based on individual data and preferences · Population Health: Proactive, preventative care delivery · Cost Reduction: Connecting patients to appropriate care and reducing avoidable hospitalizations · Provider Well-Being: Extending clinical reach through technology and team-based care · Equitable Care: Ensuring access regardless of geography or circumstance WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE Real-World Impact Advanced remote patient monitoring programs demonstrate the difference this redefinition makes. One program achieved a 230% increase in guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure patients, adding an average of 5 years to their lives—but the metric that matters most is that patients remained home, maintained independence, and preserved quality of life while achieving better clinical outcomes[7]. Shared Decision-Making Patient preferences now matter. Research shows patients are generally unwilling to accept diminished quality of life simply for extended survival[8]. Healthcare providers increasingly recognize that authentic patient partnership—understanding what matters most to each individual—leads to better adherence, satisfaction, and actual outcomes. THE BOTTOM LINE The redefinition of medical success from "Did you survive?" to "Are you living well?" represents a maturation of healthcare. It acknowledges that modern medicine can often extend life—the question now is how to ensure that extended life is worth living. This shift places patient values, functional abilities, and personal purpose at the center of clinical decision-making. Success in 21st-century medicine means helping patients achieve not just survival, but flourishing. REFERENCES [1] Takeda Oncology. (2025). Living beyond surviving: Patient-centered approach to modern oncology care. Retrieved from https://www.takedaoncology.com/our-stories/living-is-more-than-surviving/ [2] LaBier, D. (2014). Life purpose beyond survival as a metric of quality healthcare. LinkedIn. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140526192226-11896706--life-purpose-beyond-survival-as-a-metric-of-quality-healthcare/ [3] University of South Carolina. (2025). Patient-reported outcome measures essential to clinical decision-making. Retrieved from https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/10/10-patient-centered-quality-measures.php [4] Sermo. (2026). 13 strategies to improve patient care quality in 2026. Retrieved from https://www.sermo.com/resources/13-solutions-for-improving-patient-care-and-outcomes-in-2025/ [5] Medisolv. (2024). Trends in healthcare quality and safety to watch in 2024. Retrieved from https://blog.medisolv.com/articles/healthcare-trends-2024/ [6] Cunningham, E., Chief of Virtual Care and Digital Health, Providence Health. (2024). Cadence outcomes report insights. Cadence Care. Retrieved from https://www.cadence.care/post/cadences-2024-outcomes-report-a-new-era-in-primary-care/ [7] Cadence Care. (2024). Cadence's 2024 outcomes report: A new era in primary care. Retrieved from https://www.cadence.care/post/cadences-2024-outcomes-report-a-new-era-in-primary-care/ [8] PubMed Central. (2008). Patient preferences: Survival vs. quality-of-life considerations. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8410398/
Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation, discusses the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, after the remains of the final Israeli hostage was recovered in Gaza.
On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the only non-delegate to sign the Constitution and the Barry Bonds of the Convention, the secretary William Jackson.Sources· Fore, Samuel K. "William Jackson." In The Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, edited by Zoie Horecny and Alexandra Montgomery. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 2012–. . Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.· “Maj. William Jackson.” The State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania. < https://pasocietyofthecincinnati.org/gallery_post/maj-william-jackson/>. Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.· Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See General Sources page on the website to see the list of general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode 52 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants! NSAIDs National Institutes of Health. (2022). Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. LiverTox: Clinical and research information on drug-induced liver injury. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548614/ LFTs / Drug-Induced Liver Injury American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. (2023). Practice guidance on drug, herbal, and dietary supplement–induced liver injury. Hepatology. Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/hep/fulltext/2023/03000/aasldpracticeguidanceondrug,herbal,and.28.aspx Toxicology Screening StatPearls Publishing. (2023). Toxicology screening. StatPearls. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499901/ Academy of Diagnostic & Laboratory Medicine. (2023). Testing for drugs of misuse to support the emergency department. Retrieved from https://myadlm.org/science-and-research/academy-guidance/testing-for-drugs-of-misuse-to-support-the-emergency-department CT Utilization / Imaging American College of Emergency Physicians. (2022). The renewed necessity of robust clinical judgment in CT scan utilization. ACEP Now. Retrieved from https://www.acepnow.com/article/the-renewed-necessity-of-robust-clinical-judgment-in-ct-scan-utilization/ Appropriate Testing / Overuse Context Melnick, E. R., et al. (2023). GRACE-2: Guidelines for reasonable and appropriate care in the emergency department. Academic Emergency Medicine. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acem.14495 More from us: Our CME courses: EM Boot Camp: https://courses.ccme.org/course/embootcamp/about EM Boot Camp Pharmacology Workshop: https://bit.ly/2I44xld Bouncebacks! Medical & Legal: https://courses.ccme.org/education/bouncebacks-medical-and-legal Mastering Emergency Imaging: https://courses.ccme.org/education/mastering-emergency-imaging Advanced EM Boot Camp: https://courses.ccme.org/course/advancedbootcamp/about Advanced ECG Workshop: https://bit.ly/aembc-ecg Advanced Imaging Workshop: https://bit.ly/aembc-imaging EM & Acute Care: https://courses.ccme.org/course/ema/about National EM Board Review: https://courses.ccme.org/course/nembr/about High Risk Emergency Medicine: https://courses.ccme.org/course/hrem The Heart Course: https://courses.ccme.org/course/theheartcourse The Cadaver-Based Procedures & Suturing Courses: https://courses.ccme.org/course/cadaver EM:Prep LLSA Review: https://courses.ccme.org/course/em-prep/about EMCert Module Mastery: https://courses.ccme.org/course/emcertmodule USC Trauma Course: https://courses.ccme.org/course/usc-trauma ACOEP Scientific Assembly: https://courses.ccme.org/course/acoep Mastering Acute Care Charting - 2023 Updates: https://courses.ccme.org/course/macc Flourishing in Medicine: https://courses.ccme.org/course/flourishing-in-medicine The DEA Licensee SUD Training Course: https://courses.ccme.org/course/dea ACOFP On-Demand: https://courses.ccme.org/education/acofp25-clinical-selects The Airway and Lung Course: https://courses.ccme.org/education/airway Mastering Pediatric Emergencies: https://courses.ccme.org/course/pediatric-em Innovations in ED Management: https://courses.ccme.org/course/innovationsined American Osteopathic Association Courses: https://aoa.coursehost.net EM Cases Summit: https://courses.ccme.org/education/em-cases-summit-2024 IncrEMentuM Conference – On-Demand: https://courses.ccme.org/education/incrementum-2025 Our social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ccmecourses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccmecourses Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForMedicalEducation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbukata Our podcasts: The 2 View Podcast (Free): Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3rhVNZw Subscribe on Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2MrAHcD Subscribe On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3tDM4im Risk Management Monthly Podcast (Paid CME): https://www.ccme.org/riskmgmt ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. The information in this video is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship. ** emergencymedicine #cme
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 129 - Who is Tara? What are some stories about her? How is she depicted in iconography and why?Resources: Beer, Robert (2003). A Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols. Boston: Shambhala. ISBN 978-1590301005.Blofeld, John (1992). The Tantric Mysticism of Tibet: A Practical Guide to the Theory, Purpose, and Techniques of Tantric Meditation. Penguin. ISBN 0-14-019336-7.Blofeld, John (2009). Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 978-1-59030-735-9.Conze, Edward, ed. (1964). Buddhist Texts Through the Ages. Translated by Isaline Blew Horner. Harper & Row. ISBN 978-0061301131.Dalai Lama (1st) (September 2000). "A Short Sadhana of Green Tara" (PDF). Gaden for the West. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.Getty, Alice (1998). The Gods of Northern Buddhism: Their History and Iconography. Courier. ISBN 978-0-486-25575-0.Ghosh, Mallar (1980). Development of Buddhist Iconography in Eastern India: A Study of Tārā, Prajñās of Five Tathāgatas and Bhṛikuṭī. India: Munshiram Manoharlal. OCLC 8029740.Kunsang, Erik Pema; et al. (2003). Rangjung Yeshe Tibetan-English Dictionary of Buddhist Culture, Version 3 on CD ROM. Nepal: Rangjung Yeshe Publications. ISBN 9627341347.Norbu, Thinley (1999). Magic Dance: The Display of the Self-Nature of the Five Wisdom Dakinis. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 0-87773-885-8.Sherab, Palden; Dongyal, Tsewang (2007). Tara's Enlightened Activity: Commentary on the Praises to the Twenty-one Taras. Boulder, CO: Snow Lion. ISBN 978-1-55939-287-7.Stevens, Rachael (2022). Red Tara: The Female Buddha of Power and Magnetism. Shambhala Publications.[ISBN missing]Thondup, Tulku (1999). Masters of Meditation and Miracles: Lives of the Great Buddhist Masters of India and Tibet. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 1-57062-509-3.Willson, Martin (1996). In Praise of Tara: Songs to the Saviouress. Wisdom Publications. ISBN 978-0861711093.Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Credits:Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host
On this first episode of America's semiquincentennial year, Steve and Cody discuss the ur-lawyer and Count Dooku in disguise, Jared Ingersoll.Sources· Peters, Thom. “From the Archives…” Views from the Hill (Fall 2009). Hopkins School. . Retrieved 28 Oct 2025.· Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In The Matrix, the red pill reveals the truth behind appearances and opens the path to freedom. In Buddhism, a realization of the true nature of reality is the ultimate path to freedom. In this episode, we explore how waking up to reality gives us the ability to reshape who you are because nothing is fixed learn to bend the "rules" of your reality unplug from emotional reactivity Buddha explained the ultimate truth of reality as "emptiness." Emptiness does not mean nothingness. This teaching doesn't mean that nothing exists. We have to ask ourselves, what is reality empty of? Reality is "empty" of being fixed, independent of causes and conditions. For example, when we wake up from a bad dream, we're relieved because we realize that the scary monster was just a creation of our dreaming mind. Buddha said that our waking mind creates all the beautiful and disturbing appearances of ordinary life. When someone annoys us, for example, we don't think our mind has anything to do with creating those annoying qualities we perceive. We innocently go about our lives, and an annoying person is just there to ruin our fun. Just as we don't question the realness of the nightmare while we are still sleeping, we don't think our waking mind has anything to do with how our waking life appears to us. The Diamond Sutra says: All conditioned phenomena Are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows, Like dew and lightning. One should contemplate them in this way. To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com or email JoAnn Fox at joann@buddhismforeveryone.com References: Diamond Sutra. Retrieved from All Worldly Affairs Are Transient - FoGuangPedia https://share.google/OPtZLbx2OkQpUEueB Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program
On this final episode of 2025, Steve and Cody discuss Richard Hutson, his relationship to a ghost, and discuss what's ahead for 2026.Sources· O'Neall, John B. Biographical Sketches of the Bench and Bar in South Carolina. Charleston, SC: Courtenay & Co., 1859.· Hutson, William M. “The Hutson Family of South Carolina.” The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine. 9: 127-140, 1908.· “The Circular Graveyard.” Charleston Terrors. 17 Oct 2019. . Retrieved 21 Oct 2025.· See pinned post on Blusky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the second most famous but least traitorous son of Norwich, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington, as well as the weird names of the time.Sources· Gerlach, Larry R. Connecticut Congressman: Samuel Huntington, 1731-96. Hartford, CT: Bicentennial Commission, 1977.· Klos, Stanley L. President Who? Forgotten Founders. Pittsburgh, PA: Evisum, 2004.· Pyne, Frederick. “Samuel Huntington.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 14 Oct 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imagine feeling a burst of joy every time someone else wins. A friend gets a promotion, your sister finds love, a stranger shares good news, and you feel happiness with them. That spark of delight is the heart of sympathetic joy, or mudita, a Buddhist practice that flips the script on comparison and jeaousy. It turns the happiness of others into a source of our own happiness. It's not magic, but it feels like it. When sympathetic joy is practiced with the bodhicitta intention to become a Buddha for the benefit of all beings, it becomes "Immeasurable Joy." Immeasurable Joy is a trained capacity, a state of mind you can cultivate until it becomes natural and limitless. When we learn to genuinely rejoice in others' good fortune, our own heart becomes lighter. Life feels less like a competition and more like a shared celebration. Science-backed Benefits of Sympathetic Joy: Greater life satisfaction and happiness Better relationships More willingness to help others Better health outcomes and lower stress (Smith, 2022) Ways to practice sympathetic joy: Use meditation: Start with a loved one: Begin by focusing on someone you care about and genuinely rejoicing in their happiness. Expand the feeling: Gradually extend this feeling to others you are neutral toward, and then to those you find difficult. Change your mindset: Instead of feeling that happiness is scarce, recognize the interconnectedness of all beings and cultivate an appreciation for what you have. Practice gratitude: Cultivating a sense of gratitude for your own life can help you rejoice in the good fortune of others without feeling like there is less for you. Sympathetic joy is one of the Four Immeasurables in Mahayana Buddhism: Immeasurable Love Immeasurable Compassion Immeasurable Joy Immeasurable Equanimity "One day, a Brahmin man asked the Buddha, 'What can I do to be sure that I will be with Brahma after I die?' The Buddha replied,'As Brahma is the source of Love, to dwell with him you must practice the Brahma-viharas [Four Immeasurables]—love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. (Hahn, 1997)" References with links: Smith, Jeremy Adam (March, 2022). What Is Sympathetic Joy and How Can You Feel More of It? Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life. Retrieved from: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_sympathetic_joy_and_how_can_you_feel_more_of_it Hahn, Thich Naht (1997). Dharma Talk: The Four Immeasurable Minds. Parallax Press. Retrieved from: https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/dharma-talk-the-four-immeasurable-minds-2/ Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com/coaching or email JoAnn Fox at joann@buddhismforeveryone.com
In this Bell Work Talk, Dr. Ashleigh Bowman will introduce the key components of a business case, including calculating a return on investment (ROI). Forensic nurses should be able to articulate business components of the program and justify program costs for long-term sustainability. This podcast will help listeners begin thinking about the business model for their program to use in discussions with middle and upper administration and leaders. Ashleigh F. Bowman, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, SANE-A, SANE-P, is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, and also maintains a faculty practice at USA Health's Children's & Women's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department in Mobile, AL. She has been a certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner since 2016 and became a pediatric SANE in 2020. She obtained her DNP in 2018 from the University of South Alabama. While Dr. Bowman has focused her clinical career on the care of acute and critically ill pediatric patients since 2012, her research and educational interests are focused on health policy and the intersection of policy impacts on clinical practice. Dr. Bowman is currently the project director for federally-funded grant project centered around pediatric sexual assault. Resources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2017, March). Toolkit for using AHRQ quality indicators. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/qitool/index.html Bartlett Ellis, R. J., Embree, J. L., & Ellis, K. G. (2015). A business case framework for planning clinical nurse specialist-led interventions. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 29(6), 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0000000000000162 Birken, E. G. (2022). Return on Investment (ROI). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/roi-return-on-investment/ Drenkard, K. N. (2022). The business case for Magnet® designation. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 52(9), 452-461. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001182 Egan, C. (2024). Break-even point formula and analysis: How to calculate BEP for your business. Retrieved from https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/managing-your-finances/how-to-calculate-break-even-point-analysis#:~:text=Revenue%20is%20the%20price%20for,%E2%80%93%20Variable%20Cost%20per%20Unit). Fernandez, V., Gausereide-Corral, M., Valiente, C., & Sanchez-Iglesias. (2023). Effectiveness of trauma-informed care interventions at the organizational level: A systematic review. Psychological Services, 20(4), 849-862. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000737 Gallagher, M. A., & Chraplyvy, N. (2022). Building a business case for hiring wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. Advanced Skin Wound Care, 35, 493-498. http://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000855028.36575.dc Green, J. S., Brummer, A., Mogg, D., & Purcell, J. (2021). Sexual assault nurse examiner/forensic nurse hospital-based staffing solution: A business plan development and evaluation. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 47, 643-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2021.03.011 Hollender, M., Almirol, E., Meyer, M., Bearden, H., & Stanford, K. A. (2023). Sexual assault nurse examiners lead to improved uptake of services: A cross-sectional study. Social Emergency Medicine and Populational Health, 24(5), 974-982. https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.59514 Office for Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. (n.d.). SANE program development and operation guide. Retrieved from https://www.ovcttac.gov/saneguide/introduction/ Vogt, E. L., Jiang, C., Jenkins, Q., Millette, M. J., Caldwell, M. T., Mehari, K. S., & Marsh, E. E. (2022). Trends in US emergency department use after sexual assault, 2006-2019. JAMA Network Open, 5(10), e22236273. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36273 Welch, T. D., & Smith, T. B. (2021). Anatomy of a business case. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 46(1), 88-95. https://doi.org/10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000498
Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the fifth and final episode of our 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures. Our last case-based episode focuses on a school-aged male presenting with new-onset enuresis. After a discussion of the differential diagnosis and evidence-based evaluation strategies, we apply recommendations from multiple AAP Choosing Wisely lists to create a care plan that is safe, resource-conscious, and child-centered. Throughout this episode, we'll highlight how ethical care principles—beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice—guide high-value decision-making and help us avoid unnecessary imaging, laboratory studies, and interventions that add cost without improving outcomes. This familiar case in pediatrics is worthy of a rewind to relisten to a throwback episode that will reinforce your skills and emphasize the clinical diagnosis and management without added diagnostics, referrals, or medications. This case closes out our series on Choosing Wisely in Pediatrics, but the principles we've explored should continue to inform your practice every day. If you missed earlier episodes, rewind to learn more about the campaign's background and listen to cases on fever and cough, gastroenterology presentations, and more. Series Learning Objectives: Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed. Modified rMETRIQ Score: 15/15 What does this mean? Competencies: AACN Essentials: 1: 1.1 g; 1.2 f; 1.3 d, e 2: 2.1 d, e; 2.2 g; 2.4 f, g; 2.5 h, i, j, k 7: 7.2 g, h, k 9: 9.1i, j; 9.2 i, j; 9.3 i, k NONPF NP Core Competencies: 1: NP 1.1h; NP 1.2 k, m; NP 1.3 f, j, h 2: NP 2.1 j, g; NP 2.2 k, n; NP 2.4 h, i; NP 2.5 k, l, m, n, o 7: NP 7.2 m 9: NP 9.1 m, n; NP 9.2 n; NP 9.3 p References: AAP Section on Emergency Medicine & Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. (2022). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWEmergencyMedicine.pdf AAP Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. (2023). Five things physicians and patients should question. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWGastroenterology.pdf AAP Section on Urology. (2022). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWUrology.pdf Daniel, M., Szymanik-Grzelak, H., Sierdziński, J., Podsiadły, E., Kowalewska-Młot, M., & Pańczyk-Tomaszewska, M. (2023). Epidemiology and Risk Factors of UTIs in Children-A Single-Center Observation. Journal of personalized medicine, 13(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13010138 McMullen, P.C., Zangaro, G., Selzer, C., Williams, H. (2026). Nurse Practitioner Claims and the National Practitioner Data Bank: Trends, Analysis, and Implications for Nurse Practitioner Education and Practice. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 22(1), p. 105569, https://doi-org.proxy.lib.duke.edu/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105569 Tabbers, M. M., DiLorenzo, C., Berger, M. Y., Faure, C., Langendam, M. W., Nurko, S., Staiano, A., Vandenplas, Y., Benninga, M. A., European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, & North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology (2014). Evaluation and treatment of functional constipation in infants and children: evidence-based recommendations from ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 58(2), 258–274. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000000266 UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. (n.d.). Constipation & urologic problems. https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/conditions/constipation-and-urologic-problems Vaughan, D. (2015). The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Deviance, and Culture at NASA. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.7208/chicago/9780226346960.001.0001 Wilbanks, Bryan A. PhD, DNP, CRNA. Evaluation of Methods to Measure Production Pressure: A Literature Review. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 35(2):p E14-E19, April/June 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000411
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Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) really just SEO with a fresh coat of paint, or are we looking at something fundamentally different? This question has been nagging at me for weeks, and in this AI Quick Take I try to answer it.This started with a lunch conversation at the Marketing AI Conference in Cleveland, where an SEO expert told me AEO was merely a 10% incremental change from traditional SEO. Then I saw a post from Drew Neisser featuring a CMO who called AEO and GEO "a load of crap," suggesting that following SEO best practices would be sufficient. But after analyzing our own data at Health Launchpad and hearing similar stories from clients, I'm not convinced they're right.Our website traffic grew 10% month-over-month for four years straight, with 65-80% driven by SEO. Now SEO accounts for less than 40% of our traffic, but the decline has been offset by increases in referral and direct traffic from answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. We're moving into what many call a zero-click world where users get answers, not links. The new gatekeepers aren't search engines anymore - they're answer engines that read, interpret, and decide what's worth repeating. In this episode, I will unpack why I think AEO truly is a big deal and requires thinking differently about how we approach digital marketing.Key Topics Covered:"(00:00:00)" Introduction"(00:01:30)" The Question: Is AEO Just SEO Rebranded?"(00:05:00)" Is This SEO 2.0 or Something Different?"(00:05:30)" The Reality of Traditional SEO"(00:06:30)" Health Launchpad's Traffic Data"(00:08:00)" The Zero-Click World"(00:09:00)" Answers Not Links"(00:10:00)" The Skeptics' Point of View"(00:11:00)" Overlapping Tactics vs Overlapping Strategy"(00:12:00)" SEO vs AEO: Ranked vs Retrieved"(00:14:00)" Pre-Qualified Buyers from AI Engines"(00:15:00)" Zyppy's Research: 86% Citations from Owned Content"(00:17:30)" The Measurement Challenge"(00:19:00)" New Metrics: Retrieval Frequency and Answer Share"(00:22:00)" Four Key Takeaways"(00:24:30)" Future-Proofing Your Brand"(00:25:30)" Closing AdviceIf you are interested in discussing this or any other topic, let's have a chat. Reach out to me directly to schedule a no-obligation discussion. This isn't a sales call, but rather an opportunity to talk through your questions and challenges.Follow me on LinkedIn.Subscribe to The Healthtech Marketing Show on Spotify or watch us on YouTube for more insights into marketing, AI, ABM, buyer journeys, and beyond!Thank you to our presenting sponsors, HIMSS, a leader in advancing health equity, digital innovation, and data-driven care through technology, policy, and community collaboration. And also HealthcareNOW, 24/7 expert shows, interviews, and podcasts, powering healthcare leaders with innovation, policy, and strategy insights.
Welcome back for another dose of the Refill! Bringing you the latest insights and news in the world of mental health and pharmacy. If you want more tips and conversations about mindfulness, and mental health, checkout the Mindful PharmD Podcast on major platforms. Connect with me --> https://drmatmonharrell.bio.link/Written by Dr. Matmon Harrell ReferencesNBC News. After a suicide attempt, doctors told the Benz-Bushlings their son needed residential treatment; insurance denied his mental-health treatment anyway. (2025). NBC News. Insurance denied his mental-health treatment anyway. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/insurance-denied-psychiatric-inpatient-mental-health-treatment-rcna230207MSN. FDA advisors explore a possible future with chatbot mental-health care. (2025). MSN. FDA advisors explore a possible future with chatbot mental-health care. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fda-advisors-explore-a-possible-future-with-chatbot-mental-health-care/ar-AA1QbcE3?ocid=BingNewsVerpSickle Cell Anemia News. Sickle Cell Anemia News. (2025). Hydroxyurea doesn't ease sleep issues in children with SCD: Study Retrieved from https://sicklecellanemianews.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=52c64784d386bd00ea57ee792&id=500eedf533&e=dcba61ae7aSickle Cell Anemia News. (2025). Newsletter item: First SCD patient enrolled in Phase 1b trial of oral therapy iadademstat. Retrieved from https://sicklecellanemianews.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=52c64784d386bd00ea57ee792&id=50c6873aa4&e=dcba61ae7aSubscribe. Share. Rate.A thousand thanks!drmatmonharrell.bio.link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a textThis week we are talking about our life lines. I ask you to consider — who's your lifeline?Not the metaphorical one, but the real, human connection that keeps you afloat when life gets heavy.We'll dig into the interesting history of the word “lifeline,” what research says about how connection affects our health and habits, and how you can create your own H-Factor system of support.It's practical and deeply human —you'll leave reminded that you were never meant to do this alone. Quote of the week“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together. When we see the other as part of ourselves, we begin to build a world where no one is left behind.”by Desmond TutuInstagram: fina.projectweightlossCitationsEtymonline. (2024). Lifeline – Origin & Definition. Retrieved from etymonline.comUchino, B. N. (2020). Social support and health: A review of physiological processes potentially underlying links to disease outcomes. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).Lakey, B., & Orehek, E. (2022). Perceived social support and mental health: A review of recent findings.Frontiers in Psychology.Maher, C. A. et al. (2020). Social support and weight-loss interventions: Mechanisms of behavior change.Frontiers in Psychology.Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Longtime Buddhist Teacher, JoAnn Fox, explores five powerful Buddhist antidotes to anger and aversion: patience acceptance recognizing karma remembering impermanence seeing other people or challenges as spiritual teachers compassion Learn how to meet challenges with wisdom instead of reaction. Buddha reminds us that peace isn't about avoiding pain; it's about understanding it. By practicing a simple yet profound method, W.A.I.T What Am I Thinking, we begin to free ourselves from the fires of aversion and cultivate genuine calm instead. In this way, we can transform difficult people and situations into profound opportunities for spiritual growth. "Because I am patient and do no wrong to those who harm me, I have become a refuge to many." - Buddha References and Links Buddha (1986).The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories, Verse 399. Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A. (Website). Edited by Editorial Committee, Burma Tipitaka Association Rangoon. Courtesy .of Nibbana.com. For free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Retrieved from https://www.tipitaka.net/tipitaka/dhp/verseload.php?verse=399 Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com/coaching
Send us a textThis week on Project Weight Loss, we're diving into something that doesn't get nearly enough credit — fun. Not the kind that just happens when everything's perfect, but the kind you can choose, plan for, and use as strategy.In this episode, I talk about why laughter, joy, and connection aren't distractions from your goals — they're essential to reaching them. From a weekend in San Francisco that reminded me how powerful community can be, to research that shows fun lowers stress and builds resilience, we're exploring how to hold both the hard and the happy, the serious and the silly.So tune in and let's talk about what it means to laugh deeply, live intentionally, and see fun as fuel — for your body, your mind, and your Project Weight Loss journey.Because laughter isn't just a feeling — it's a strategy.Quote of the Week:“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”— Ralph Waldo EmersonDisclaimer:The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. I'm not a therapist, counselor, or your personal life coach. If you're experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges, please reach out to a qualified healthcare or mental health professional. Everyone's situation is unique, and getting the right support can make all the difference.Citations:· Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226.· Pressman, S. D., et al. (2009). Association of enjoyable leisure activities with psychological and physical well-being. Psychosomatic Medicine, 71(7), 725–732.· HelpGuide. (2024). The benefits of play for adults. Retrieved from www.helpguide.org· Psychology Today. (2023). The importance of fun. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.comLet's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Give to help Chris continue making Truce In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the United States went years without using the death penalty. Not a single person was killed by injection, firing squad, hanging, or electric chair. But by the late 90s, we were killing around 100 convicted criminals per year. What happened? In 1972, the Supreme Court handed down its decision Furman v. Georgia, which negated state capital punishment laws across the country. This meant that some of the worst criminals in the country were suddenly given new sentences. And Americans... lost their minds. Within just a few years, new laws were written, and the Court decided to approve many of them. The death penalty long had a prejudiced bent, disproportionately killing people of color. The NAACP worked hard to end the practice, but those efforts were soon undone as American opinions toward the death penalty abruptly changed. My special guest for this episode is Maurice Chammah, author of Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty Sources: Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty by Maurice Chammah The Death Penalty: An American History by Stuart Banner (an excellent source!) Reaganland by Rick Perlstein The Hijacking of American Flight 119: How D.B. Cooper Inspired a Hijacking Craze and the FBI's Battle to Stop It. by John Wigger Listen, America! by Jerry Falwell Romans 13 (and 1 for a fact check) The US Constitution September 26, 1973 (page 94 of 98). (1973, Sep 26). The Ottawa Citizen (1954-1973) Retrieved from https://wsl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/september-26-1973-page-94-98/docview/2338669544/se-2 Oyez.org coverage of Furman v. Georgia Oyez.org coverage of Gregg v. Georgia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4G_O_Z55fQ Pew Research data on crime Discussion Questions: What are your thoughts on the death penalty? Why was the Furman case so important? What did it decide? Should juries have guidelines when considering a death penalty case? Why is the death penalty so popular among evangelicals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome, my ghouls! In this episode, I explore the Gothic body, where beauty, death and desire intertwine. From vampire myths to historical obsessions with youth and purity, I uncover how the pursuit of eternal beauty has always revealed something darker about power, fear, and control. ***Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised*******************Sources & References:Kubiesa, Jane M. (2021). Cultural Representations of the Transformative Body in Young Adult Multi-Volume Vampire Fiction, 2000–2010. University of Sheffield.Kavka, Misha. (2002). The Gothic on Screen. In The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction, edited by Jerrold E. Hogle. Cambridge University Press.Sontag, Susan. (1978). Illness as Metaphor. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.Illness & Illustration: The Beauty Myths of Tuberculosis & Vampires. Infectious Science. Retrieved from [Infectious Science website].Vampire Panic. (n.d.). Science History Institute. Retrieved from [sciencehistory.org].Flückinger, Johannes. (1732). Visum et Repertum: Report on the Case of Arnold Paole. Austrian Army Medical Corps.Elizabeth Báthory in Popular Culture. Wikipedia. Retrieved from [wikipedia.org].Smith, Robyn. (2020). Looking Like the Other: The Evolution of Vampire Fashion. Online article.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it really helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************MUSIC & SOUND FX:"Haunted Mind" Etienne Roussel"The Haunted" Luella GrenRain Light 6- SFX ProducerEpidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!
In this episode, JoAnn Fox shares the practice of W.A.I.T.—What Am I Thinking? to help us cultivate self-compassion and retrain the often-critical voice in our minds. Through mindfulness, we can begin to notice the thoughts that shape how we treat ourselves, and choose a kinder, more beneficial way to respond. The Buddha said: All experience is preceded by mind, Led by mind, Made by mind. Our world is created by our thoughts. Every word, every action, every mood begins as a whisper in the mind. And sometimes, those whispers aren't so kind. When we notice the narrator in our head becoming unkind, we can pause and think, ‘WAIT! What am I thinking?' Then we try to speak to ourselves with compassion instead of judgment. Observe any specific automatic patterns of self-criticism, doubt, or fear. Gradually try to replace them with thoughts rooted in compassion, understanding, and encouragement. For a more on the practice of W.A.I.T for developing self-compassion, see our blog post Awakening Self-Compassion. The Five Gates of Speech The Buddha, in his gentle wisdom, offered a path to mindful speech through what he called "The Five Gatekeepers of Speech." These gatekeepers stand like sentinels, reminding us to pause and make sure our words can pass through these five gates: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it beneficial? Is it necessary? Is it the right time? References and Links Buddha.The Dhammapada. Translated by Gil Fronsdale. (Kindle). Shambala, Boston and London, 2011. Neff, Kristin. (n.d.). What is self-compassion? Self-Compassion.org. Retrieved https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com/coaching
How do we know if our AI… is really AI? This week, Technology now goes under the hood of AI products when Baradji Diallo, an AI Innovation Architect in Technology Strategy and Evaluation working in the office of the CTO joins us to tell us more about how he and his team investigate whether AI products are really what they claim to be.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Baradji Diallo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baradji-diallo/Sources:https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/artificial-intelligence/worldwidehttps://www.historyofdatascience.com/ai-winter-the-highs-and-lows-of-artificial-intelligence/https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-winterFunding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research. National Academy Press. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 08 September 2025https://web.archive.org/web/20080112001018/http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/far/ch9.htmlhttps://www.birow.com/az-elso-ai-telhttps://www.holloway.com/g/making-things-think/sections/the-second-ai-winter-19871993https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/2024/04/09/three-lessons-learned-from-the-second-ai-winter/
Episode 81 A fire, a flawed science, and a state that still hasn't learned. In 1991, Cameron Todd Willingham was convicted of setting the house fire that killed his three young children. Despite a mountain of later evidence debunking the “arson indicators” used against him, Texas executed Willingham in 2004—long after leading fire scientists warned that the case rested on junk science. Two decades later, Texas is preparing to repeat history. On October 16th, the state is scheduled to execute Robert Roberson, a man condemned under similarly discredited forensic theories and medical misunderstandings that doomed Willingham. The very science that convicted him has since been proven false, yet the machinery of “justice” continues to grind forward. In this first installment of our Texas Justice series, we revisit the Willingham case: How old-school fire investigation methods created a template for wrongful arson convictions The experts who tried to stop an execution built on myth The political forces that refused to listen—and what that refusal means for Robert Roberson today Help Stop Robert Roberson's Execution!!! Click here to sign the petition! Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified. Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review. If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet. Because we've covered this case before, some sources are listed in the show notes from Episodes 2 and 3. Sources: Possley, M. (2014, August 3). The Prosecutor and the Snitch. The Marshall Project. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2014/08/03/did-texas-execute-an-innocent-man-willingham Eaton, T. (2011, July 29). AG says Forensic Science Commission can't consider Willingham case, others before 2005. Austin American-Statesman. Innocence Project Press Release, July 29, 2011. See Innocence and Studies. KLTV Digital Media Staff. (2025, September 25). East Texas man facing October execution will not seek clemency, his lawyer says. https://www.kltv.com/2025/09/25/east-texas-man-facing-october-execution-will-not-seek-clemency-his-lawyer-says/ Beety, V. E. (2020, April 11). Changed Science Writs and State Habeas Relief. Houston Law Review, 57(3). https://houstonlawreview.org/article/12191-changed-science-writs-and-state-habeas-relief Innocence Project Staff. (2010, September 13). Cameron Todd Willingham's wrongful execution gains new attention after Netflix's Trial by Fire release. Innocence Project. https://innocenceproject.org/news/cameron-todd-willingham-wrongfully-convicted-and-executed-in-texas/ Mills, S., & Possley, M. (n.d.). Texas man executed on disproved forensics. Chicago Tribune. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/texas-man-executed-on-disproved-forensics Willingham v. State, 897 S.W.2d 351 (Tex. Crim. App. 1995). Retrieved from https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1995/71544-4.html Incendiary: The Willingham Case. (2011). Documentary film directed by Joe Bailey Jr. and Steve Mims. Featuring Rick Perry and Barry Scheck.
Why do people still say women make “careless” decisions about abortion – and how can you shut that argument down fast? And what does it have to do with a shocking PhD thesis on endometriosis?In this episode of The Scenic Route, you'll get:A toolkit to counter the “careless abortion” myth from three angles: logic, evidence, and power.Evidence-based insights you can drop in conversation to cut through opinion with data.A clearer lens on structural bias – why women's pain is underfunded and dismissed, and how the “default male” still shapes medicine.Practical ways to spot and challenge bias in your own life, research, and everyday conversations.Mentioned in this episode:Criado Perez, C. (2019). Invisible women: Exposing data bias in a world designed for men. Abrams Press.Foster, D. G., Biggs, M. A., Ralph, L., Gerdts, C., Roberts, S., & Glymour, M. M. (2018). Socioeconomic outcomes of women who receive and women who are denied wanted abortions in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 108(3), 407–413. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2017.304247National Institutes of Health. (2023). Estimates of funding for various research, condition, and disease categories (RCDC). Retrieved from https://report.nih.gov/funding/categorical-spendingBy the end of this episode, you'll have the arguments, the evidence, and the confidence to dismantle abortion myths and to recognise structural bias whenever women's health and autonomy are sidelined.
On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins.Sources· Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register. 33: 11-27.· Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. New York City, NY: American Historical Society, 1920.· Lightbourn-Butz, Adrienne. “Stephen Hopkins.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 5 Aug 2025.· Robinson, Natalie. Revolutionary Fire: The Gaspee Incident. Providence, RI: Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, 1984.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How accurate is the 1963 epic Cleopatra. In this episode, we assess 5 historic claims that the film makes in order to find out.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comFirst Cleopatra Episodehttps://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/cleopatra-1963BibliographyBarnes, T. D. (1984). The Composition of Cassius Dio's" Roman History". Phoenix, 38(3), 240-255.Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. (Ed.). (1988). Plutarch: life of Antony. Cambridge University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The rain could turn to gold and still your thirst would not be slaked,” the Buddha said. He was pointing to the endless cycle of craving, the restless thirst that keeps us searching outside ourselves for satisfaction. Even if we were showered with gold, our longing would not end. So how do we free ourselves from this thirst? In this Fan Favorite episode, we look for the answer in understanding the connection between emptiness and craving. When Buddhism speaks of emptiness (shunyata), it doesn't mean that nothing exists. It means that nothing exists inherently or independently. Everything arises because of many causes and conditions. Think about a table. It seems to be a table all on its own. But in truth, it depends on wood, on carpenters, on the label "table," and on our own minds to recognize it. Without these causes (and many more), the table as we know it doesn't exist. Even beauty works this way. If we see a flower as beautiful, we think the beauty is “out there.” Yet without our mind, that beauty would never appear. Emptiness reveals that our world is far more fluid and interdependent than it seems. The Buddha described craving as tanha, which literally means thirst. This isn't just enjoying things; it's clinging to them for happiness or pleasure. He compared it to tasting honey on a razor's edge. The first taste is sweet, but pain follows. That's what happens when we cling to pleasures, possessions, or people: we suffer when they change, disappear, or fall short of our hopes. Craving always promises satisfaction but never delivers. At the root of craving is a misunderstanding. We think things exist solidly and permanently, as if beauty, pleasure, or comfort live inside them. But emptiness shows us this isn't true. When you enjoy a sunset, your mind is part of creating that beauty. When you savor a meal, your mind is shaping the pleasure. But we don't see it this way. We believe the joy is built into the object itself. So we cling, hoping to hold it forever. Once we understand emptiness, craving begins to dissolve. We see the truth: things are impermanent, interdependent, and shaped by the mind. We can still enjoy them, but we don't need to grasp so tightly. The Buddha taught that the end of craving is the end of suffering. When we realize emptiness, ignorance loosens its grip. We don't stop enjoying life! We stop demanding that impermanent things give us permanent happiness. Instead of chasing after more, we can finally enjoy and relax in freedom. References and Links Buddha.The Dhammapada. Translated by Gil Fronsdale. (Kindle). Shambala, Boston and London, 2011, pp. 78 (Link) Buddha (1986).The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories. Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A. (Website). Edited by Editorial Committee, Burma Tipitaka Association Rangoon. Courtesy .of Nibbana.com. For free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Retrieved from https://www.tipitaka.net/tipitaka/dhp/verseload.php?verse=386 Find us at the links below: Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group: Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com/coaching
Make a constitution saving throw, readers, or else you might take some psychic damage as Jake, Brooke, and Boyfriend talk about Dungeons and Dragons! Focus on the Family made a very special episode of Adventures and Odyssey that Jake forces their loved ones to experience and talk about why people were so bothered about Dungeons and Dragons. It gets nerdy.Read David Griffin's Blog "The Prodigal" here: https://davegriffin.me/2022/05/the-prodigal/References:60 Minutes. (1985, September 15). Dungeons and Dragons [Video]. CBS News. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm_2S8E_UOI&t=2sJones, S. (2022, Spring). Castles & Capitalists. Dissent Magazine. https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/castles-capitalists/McCusker, P. (1990, August 4). Castles and Cauldrons, Part 1. [Radio Broadcast]. Focus on the Family.McCusker, P. (1990, August 11). Castles and Cauldrons, Part 2. [Radio Broadcast]. Focus on the Family.n.a. (2014, April 11). The great 1980s Dungeons & Dragons panic. BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26328105Nowakowski, T. (2023, March 31). 14 Fun Facts About Dungeons & Dragons. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/14-fun-facts-about-dungeons-dragons-180981905/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Buddha said that the minds of his followers should "constantly, day and night, delight in spiritual practice." But what practice can we stitch into the fabric of ordinary days? This fan-favorite epsiode explores a spiritual thread that can run through work, family, errands, and all the passing moments that make up our lives. Cherishing others requires no shrine, no retreat, no special circumstance—only a special intention. To cherish another means we think and act on this intention, "Your happiness matters. I will work for your happiness." Whether it's the barista, a child, a colleague, or a stranger in the grocery store, cherishing others transforms every interaction into a step on the spiritual path. Cherishing others is loving-kindness, or metta, in action. This practice softens the heart. It also dismantles the walls of self-cherishing (selfishness), our habit of "me first" that actually gives rise to our own pain. The Buddha taught that cherishing others is the root of all good qualities, from patience to compassion, and the sacred root from which enlightenment eventually blossoms. The Buddha also taught that cherishing others helps solve problems and creates the causes of happiness (through creating good karma). And science, centuries later, agrees. A 2024 study involving three countries and 4,000 people found that even one act of kindness a week toward others decreased loneliness, social anxiety, neighborhood conflict, and isolation. Even our bodies rejoice when we cherish others. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that people who regularly performed kind acts had lower blood pressure and reduced inflammatory markers—key factors in long-term health. And a study from Carnegie Mellon University showed that offering support to loved ones was linked to lower cortisol levels and improved immune response. Cherishing others is beneficial for the mind and weaves joy into everyday life. What if, day and night, we delighted in this? If you are interested in working with JoAnn Fox as a Life/Spiritual Coach, visit https://buddhismforeveryone.com/coaching References and Links Buddha. The Dhammapada, Translated by Gil Fronsdale. (Kindle). Shambala, Boston and London, 2011, pp. 76 Gill, Sharman. (Nov. 2024). BYU study shows that even one act of kindness a week improves wellbeings for individuals, communites. Retrieved from: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-random-acts-of-kindness-can-boost-your-health-5105301 Find us athe links below: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group: Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program
In the spring of 1955, the quiet community of Warren County, Tennessee was shattered by the brutal murders of the Bratcher family. Henry Bratcher, his wife Vassie, their young daughter Lily May, and toddler granddaughter Charlotte Ann were found dead on their family farm outside McMinnville. As the investigation unfolded, it became clear the killer was not a stranger. The case would become one of the most haunting crimes in Tennessee history. In this episode of Southern Mysteries, we explore the lives of the Bratcher family, the events that led to their deaths, and how their loss changed a community forever.
This episode is a gentle return to something simple, sacred, and too often forgotten: the present moment. The only moment we ever truly have. We explore what it means to really be present. True calm arises when we're not lost in yesterday's story or tomorrow's worries but rest in the stillness of the now. JoAnn Fox, a Buddhist teacher of over twenty years, will talk about why presence is the ground of peace, the birthplace of connection, and the secret doorway to joy. Let's take a breath and be here now. They do not grieve over the past, Nor do they yearn for the future; They live only in the present — That is why their face is so calm. It's from yearning for the future, And from grieving over the past; This is how fools become withered Like a fresh reed that's been hacked down. –Buddha, from the Arañña Sutta (A Face So Calm) Resources Buddha, translated by Andrew Olendzki, 2006. The Arañña Sutta: A Face So Calm. Retrieved from: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn01/sn01.010.olen.html Find us at the links below: Get Free Tickets to Live Class July 19, 2025 on Zoom: www.Buddhismforeveryone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group: Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program Our Dharma Shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuddhismForEveryone