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As the days grow shorter and seasons become darker, it can be easy to feel discouraged by the loss of light. But John 8:12 reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world—a light that does not fade, even when our circumstances feel dark. While physical darkness can affect our mood and energy, spiritual darkness can also leave us feeling discouraged, uncertain, or distant from hope. Jesus offers a light that reaches beyond our circumstances and gives us lasting hope and life. Jesus’ declaration that He is the light of the world points to His identity as God and His victory over sin and darkness. Through Christ, we are no longer bound to darkness but are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as children of light. Even when we walk through difficult seasons, we can trust that darkness will not have the final word. God’s goodness remains constant, His presence does not fade, and His light continues to shine. Rather than simply waiting for a difficult season to pass, we can reflect Christ’s light through our actions, share the hope we have in Him, and encourage others who may be walking through their own season of darkness. Highlights Why shorter days and physical darkness can affect our emotions and sense of motivation What Jesus meant when He declared, “I am the light of the world” How Jesus’ identity connects to God’s declaration of “I AM” in Exodus 3 Why Christ’s light continues to shine even during difficult and dark seasons How Jesus’ work on the cross frees us from the darkness of sin What it means to live as children of light and let our faith shine before others Encouragement to remember that difficult seasons do not last forever and God’s goodness never fades Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: When the Days Grow Shorter, but God’s Goodness Does Not By: Laura Bailey Bible Reading: When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12 NIV Every year around this time, my husband goes into a funk. He’s an outdoor guy, and since his job has him chained to a desk for roughly 10 hours a day, he covets the extra sunshine-filled days of summer. As the days grow shorter, he struggles to find joy in the diminishing hours of light. I get where he’s coming from; there are a lot of people who feel that way. I only made it one winter living in Montreal, where the sun didn’t show up till mid-morning and started setting early afternoon. I struggled with the lack of light in my life, so I went to see a counselor who recommended I invest in a light box. If you are not familiar with a light box, it is literally just that— a box with a light in it. For those who suffer from the seasonal blues, scientists have found that a few minutes in a light box can have a major effect on mood. It’s pretty wild to think about how light, or the lack thereof, can affect our moods, mental health, physical drive, and various other factors of motivation. Scripture speaks often of light and darkness. Jesus tells us in John 8:12 that, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In the book of John, Jesus makes 7 “I am” statements, which refer to the conversation Moses has with God in Exodus: Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you’” (Exodus 3:13-14). God doesn’t need further explanation; He is the alpha and omega, the beginning and end; He has always existed. The same is true for Jesus, since He is part of the Trinity and God in human form; He, too, can say, “I am who I am.” During the time Jesus was teaching, light would have been a precious commodity; you didn’t flip a switch; it took work to keep the light going. So, for the original audience, hearing of a light that never dims or goes out would have been a foreign concept. Yet Jesus tells us that He is a light that never fades and shines into the darkness, and provides life. Jesus Christ’s work on the cross delivers us from the darkness; it releases us from the chains of sin and sets us free. And that’s not all! Those of us in Christ now have the power of the Holy Spirit; the same power that raised Jesus from the grave lives in us (Romans 8:11). So what should we do with this power? We let our light shine before men, so that our good deeds can glorify our Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16).We boldly share the light in our lives and the eternal hope we have in Jesus Christ (Psalm 27:1).We walk as children of the light, those who are called according to God’s purpose to proclaim His wondrous works (Ephesians 5:8). While we have the light of Christ in our lives, there will be times when we experience seasons that feel very dark. If you are in one of those seasons, let me encourage you, as I do my husband, that it will not last forever. One day, the sun’s presence will linger longer, and one day the light will overtake the darkness. Stay encouraged; the days may grow shorter, but God’s goodness does not. Intersecting Faith &Life:If you struggle with the winter blues, take some time today to make a plan to incorporate both spiritual and physical light into your life.Further Reading: What are all the “I AM” Statements? Matthew 5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

HEALTH NEWS   Study Links High Polyphenol Intake to Reduced Risk of Short Telomeres Ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy men What science says about ultraprocessed foods and the aging brain Study finds oral hormone replacement therapy increases venous thromboembolism risk Watercress Trial Reports Increases in Detoxification Byproducts       Study Links High Polyphenol Intake to Reduced Risk of Short Telomeres University of Navarra (Spain), September 24 2026 (Natural News)      A study has found that individuals with the highest dietary intake of polyphenols had a 52% lower risk of having short telomeres compared with those who consumed the least. Researchers from the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, measured telomere length in samples from more than 1,700 adults in 2008 and again in 2015, according to the study.   Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that safeguard DNA information inside cells. Shorter telomeres have been linked to an increased risk of age-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality, the study noted. The findings add to growing evidence that diet plays a role in cellular aging. Moderate coffee consumption of up to one cup per day was associated with a 26% lower risk of short telomeres compared with non-consumers, according to the researchers. Participants who ate four to five servings of fruit daily had a 29% lower risk of short telomeres compared with those who ate the least fruit. Overall, participants with the highest total polyphenol intake had a 52% lower risk of short telomeres.   Other polyphenol-rich foods such as olive oil, red wine and vegetables did not show a statistically significant effect on telomere length in this study. A separate study found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in cocoa, were associated with longer telomeres, specifically linked to theobromine rather than other cocoa or coffee metabolites.   Previous work has also shown that walnuts, which contain polyphenols, can help preserve telomere length. The current study assessed overall polyphenol consumption through dietary questionnaires rather than measuring specific compounds in blood.   Ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy men Aman Hospital and Research Center (India), August 12 2026 (Front. Reproductive Health) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is widely recognized in Ayurvedic medicine as a potent Rasayana and aphrodisiac herb, with preclinical studies demonstrating androgen-modulating, anxiolytic, and antioxidant properties that may enhance male reproductive physiology. The present study aimed to rigorously evaluate the efficacy and safety of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) in improving sexual function in healthy adult men. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted over 8 weeks in 76 healthy males aged 30–50 years. Participants were randomized (1:1) to receive either 300 mg ARE twice daily or a matched placebo. ARE supplementation resulted in statistically significant improvements across multiple domains of sexual function compared with placebo, including SDI-2 scores, SSEs, sexual desire, and overall IIEF outcomes. Semen analysis demonstrated a 36% increase in ejaculate volume, 38% improvement in total sperm count, and an 87% increase in total sperm motility after 8 weeks, with moderate to large effect sizes indicating clinically meaningful benefits. No adverse events or safety concerns were reported. What science says about ultraprocessed foods and the aging brain Louisiana State University, September 23 2026 (Eurekalert) The colorings, additives and preservatives added to food products, as well as food processing techniques, are a source of great concern because they are ubiquitous worldwide, yet the effects of these items on metabolic health are not fully understood. In addition, researchers are increasingly investigating how these dietary items may also affect the brain as people age. The review examines several ways diet could potentially influence the aging brain, including pathways involving metabolism, inflammation, vascular health and other biological processes. It also considers evidence connecting ultraprocessed food consumption with cognitive performance and dementia-related outcomes. The bottom line is that the data is concerning.   Study finds oral hormone replacement therapy increases venous thromboembolism risk Steno Diabetes Centre Copenhagen, September 24 2026 (News-Medical) Current use of oral menopausal hormone therapy (commonly known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) is associated with an increased risk of blood clots in legs / lungs regardless of dose or treatment duration, finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ . Researchers searched Danish health registry data for women aged 50-69 living in Denmark between 2003 and 2021 and diagnosed with a first venous thromboembolism, ischemic stroke, or heart attack (myocardial infarction). None of the women had a history of blood clots, cancer, liver disease, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility treatment or surgery to remove ovaries (oophorectomy). Among women unexposed to hormone therapy, rates of venous thromboembolism, ischaemic stroke, and heart attack were 15.8, 20.3, and 13.0 per 10,000 person-years, respectively. Oral oestrogen therapy (alone or with progestin) was associated with one extra venous thromboembolism case per 1,055 women taking oral hormone therapy for one year, one extra stroke per 1,642, and one extra heart attack per 3,846. Oral therapy was consistently associated with increased venous thromboembolism risk, whereas increased stroke and heart attack risks were confined to those taking high-dose oral oestradiol (above 1 mg/day) for more than a year, rising with longer use.   Watercress Trial Reports Increases in Detoxification Byproducts University of Minnesota, September 28 2026 (Natural News)     A randomized crossover trial examined whether a watercress beverage affected urinary mercapturic acids, the byproducts produced when the body processes environmental toxins.   Researchers recruited 188 participants with full compliance. Participants spent two weeks drinking the watercress beverage, then two weeks drinking a matched placebo, with a one-month break separating the two phases, according to the report. Detoxification byproducts for six separate environmental toxicants rose significantly during the watercress phase compared with the placebo phase. Two increases stood out clearly.   Acrolein detoxification rose 65.6%, and benzene detoxification rose 37.3%, both reaching strong statistical significance, according to the report. Watercress contains a concentrated dose of a plant compound called phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), and researchers believe PEITC drives the entire effect. PEITC activates the glutathione detoxification pathway, one of the body's primary systems for neutralizing toxic compounds and flagging them for removal, the report stated.

The full Adam and Jordana show for Thursday, October 1st. Shorter pod than usual due to much of the 10:00am hour being dedicated to the live press conference of Renee Good's family and their announcement of multiple civil lawsuits against the United States and immigration officials.

How can we explain vivid, life changing experiences and true perceptions occurring in patients between brain death and resuscitation? What are the implications of true information being anomalously communicated during these experiences? What are the implications of some children being able to access the memories of deceased people? Why do such a high portion of these kids remember a traumatic death?In this episode we have the two fascinating phenomena of near death experiences, and access to deceased peoples memories to look into. So, we discuss the history of NDE research, the main repeating components of the experiences and some of the anomalous information received; we talk about the radical changes in meaning, purpose and world views after such experiences; and the difficulties integrating this with their previous daily lives and relationships. Then we switch and look at the research into children who appear to have memories of people who are no longer alive, and the attempts to identify the dead person and verify if these things actually happened to them. And of course we're going to look at the implications of these anomalous phenomena for life, death, consciousness and the nature of reality.Our guest today is a psychiatrist and neuro-behavioural scientist in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia, Marieta Pehlivanova. She's the author of 12 scientific papers, many co-authored with Dr. Bruce Greyson, the founder of the International Association for the Study of Near Death experience, who recommended Marieta in his stead now he is unable to give interviews any more. Please feel free to donate to the Division of Perceptual StudiesDonation · University of Virginia · GiveCampusGetting funding to study anomalous phenomena is harder than ever, and we don't want this research to drop off the map.What we discuss: 00:00 Intro.06:45 Near Death Experiences.06:25 The Dept Of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), UOVirginia.14:15 Near Death Experience Scale: Features of NDE in psychiatry.18:15 Not everyone has the life review.19:30 Anomalous features. 26:20 The new Near Death Experience Contents Scale.28:20 NDE is hard to put into words.31:20 Mental health and integration support for NDErs.39:20 Metaphysical implications of NDEs.43:00 The afterlife hypothesis.44:00 The prejudice caused by our experience of the arrow of time.46:00 NDErs say, “everything is happening at the same time”.49:25 Children who have dead peoples memories, reincarnation-like cases - Ian Stevenson & Jim Tucker.52:30 How the accuracy of the memory is investigated.55:31 Habitual or biological similarities between child and remembered person.56:00 Resistance in jumping to the reincarnation hypothesis.58:30 %60 of the kids recall a traumatic death, some have trauma symptoms01:02:00 Comparing brain scans of these apparently traumatised children.01:04:45 New research coming on autobiographic memory pathways.01:07:30 Epigenetic and genetic approaches.01:07:50 Potential to explain intergenerational trauma mechanism.01:10:45 Metaphysical implications of children's memories of dead adults.01:15:30 Assessing claims that those who accept psi lack critical cognitive ability.References:International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS)Greyson's Near-Death experience scaleCharlotte Martial et al. 2020. 'The Near-Death Experience Content (NDE-C) scale'.Bruce Greyson, ‘Seeing Dead People Not Known to Have Died: “Peak in Darien' Experiences'.Pehilvanova, M. ‘Support needs after a near-death experience: A quantitative study with experiencers'.Sadeghi, S. Et al. ‘A large-scale analysis of temporal patterns in children's purported past-life memories: Shorter intervals following unexpected deaths'Helené Wahbeh et al. ‘Genetics of Psychic ability - A pilot case-control exam sequencing study'Marieta Pehilvanova, ‘Cognitive styles and psi: psi researchers are more similar to skeptics than to lay believers' 

HANetf Product Specialist Harry Halewood joined Steve Darling from Proactive to explain how option income strategies, including covered calls, can be used to generate ongoing income while maintaining exposure to the potential returns of equity markets. Halewood explained that a covered call strategy generally involves owning an underlying stock or other security while simultaneously selling a call option against that position. In exchange for agreeing to potentially sell the security at a predetermined strike price, the investor receives an option premium upfront. That premium can provide a source of recurring cash flow and may complement other income-generating investments. Halewood noted that the premium can also offer a degree of downside protection because the income received from selling the option partially offsets a decline in the value of the underlying security. However, the strategy involves trade-offs. If the underlying security rises above the option's strike price and the option is exercised, the investor may have to sell the security at the agreed strike price and therefore give up some potential upside beyond that level. Halewood also outlined how option income strategies can be structured differently depending on factors including the underlying security, the time remaining until expiration and the option's “moneyness” — the relationship between the current price of the underlying security and the option's strike price. According to Halewood, longer-dated options and options that are closer to the money can generally command higher premiums, providing greater potential income but potentially limiting the amount of upside exposure investors retain. Shorter-dated options that are further out of the money, meanwhile, may allow investors to capture more of an underlying security's potential gains before the strike price is reached, although the premium generated is typically lower. These differences can make the choice of option structure an important consideration for investors using covered calls. The appropriate balance between premium income and participation in potential equity gains can depend on market conditions, the characteristics of the underlying security and an investor's objectives. Halewood also discussed how different option income approaches may be suited to different market environments. Strategies involving less volatile securities can have different income and risk characteristics from those used with more volatile or strongly bullish assets. The conversation highlights one of the central considerations behind covered call strategies: generating additional income from an equity position while accepting a potential limit on some future upside. Investors therefore need to weigh the value of the option premium against the possibility of having gains capped if the underlying security rises significantly. Watch the full interview to hear Harry Halewood explain how option income strategies work, how covered calls are structured and the key trade-offs between generating income and maintaining equity market exposure. #proactiveinvestors #hanetf #OptionIncome #CoveredCalls #OptionsTrading #Investing #IncomeInvesting #EquityMarkets #InvestmentStrategy #ETFs #MarketInsights #FinancialMarkets #OptionsStrategy #PassiveIncome #InvestorEducation

Send us Fan MailYour first audiobook offer will make you choose how you get paid. In this episode I go through the three ways narrators actually get paid, what a finished hour really takes, and when royalty share is worth it and when it isn't.(02:02) Per finished hour. You're paid a set rate for every hour a listener hears. A six-hour book at $150 per finished hour is $900, sometimes with a part paid up front and the rest when you finish. You're paid either way, but you have no stake in the book after that.(04:00) Royalty share. Nothing up front, and you split the royalties with the author. On ACX that runs for seven years. On Academy Voices it's 10 years with authors and 20 years on our own house projects, because I wanted people to be able to build a career on royalties.(06:34) Royalty share plus. Royalties plus a smaller payment up front. The author who can't pay $900 might manage $200, and you still share in the sales.(08:00) Why royalty share helps you against AI. An AI narration is cheap, but no AI company will take a share of the royalties and help sell the book. Flexibility is something only we can offer.(11:31) What a finished hour really takes. Early on, one finished hour is about four to six hours of prep, recording, editing and pickups. It takes real time, and there's always more audiobook work.(14:00) Cutting that time down. The script prep and proofing tools in the new Academy Voices site analyse your script and check your audio against it, which can take a finished hour down to two to four hours of work.(16:34) Red flags. Spam offers on ACX, and long royalty share books with no sales history unless you're ready to help sell them. Shorter books, three hours or less, are a good place to start with royalty share.(19:30) What to charge. Our rate guide covers per finished hour rates from beginner to pro, with a calculator.What to charge per finished hour, with the rate calculator: https://www.avosjourney.com/voice-over-rate-guide/?src=podcast-ep308Academy Voices relaunches Thursday 1 October. Audition for audiobooks there: https://academyvoices.comOur live classes are open to anyone during Free Class Week, 12 to 15 October. https://www.avosjourney.com/free-class?src=podcastWhen you're ready to train with us, here's VO Journey Academy. https://www.avosjourney.com/join?src=podcastSupport the showSocial Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEYFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypicavo/ 

With unfair dismissal protection kicking in after just six months from January 2027, probation is about to matter more than ever.   Organisations are already reviewing, and often shortening, their probationary processes in response to the Employment Rights Act 2025. Deborah Kent, HR manager at the Money Advice Trust, joins the podcast to explore how success profiles can strengthen onboarding and initial training.   Listen now to find out how to set new starters up for success from day one. Resources Probationary periods - line manager training Unfair dismissal reforms: Rethinking probationary periods Webinar: Unfair dismissal changes - are your probationary processes ready? Read the transcript

Ever walk away from a conversation feeling more drained than when you arrived? You've encountered an energetic black hole.Three ways to protect your energy:1️⃣ Notice your body. Your nervous system is a tuning fork. When someone feels off, trust it.2️⃣ Stop feeding the dynamic. You don't have to defend, escalate, or people-please.3️⃣ Leave early. "Great seeing you, I need to get on with my day." No explanation needed. Shorter is better.Your energy is your own. Keep it clean, keep it protected, and give yourself permission to move on.

Ukraine and Middle East wars show how the battlefield has been redefined. #CutTheClutter draws from comments by Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth's comments at the NDTV defence summit, remarks by former Defence Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov on X and an essay by the recently 'evicted' US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll in the Foreign Affairs. Why are their comments important and what's the common message in them? Episode 1998 looks at some of these crucial questions, and what they mean for the changing nature of wars. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how technology has changed battlefields and lists the five key lessons for India.----more----Watch #CutTheClutter on Op Spider Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGhelHxJgM8----more----Read Dan Driscoll's essay in Foreign Affairs here: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/rewiring-arsenal-democracy-war-dan-driscoll----more----Ukraine's ex-Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's post: https://x.com/FedorovMykhailo/status/2103837667154669837----more----Army Chief's remarks at NDTV Defence Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MWjIBeDtHY

JoAnne Bianco sees opportunities in corporate bonds, private credit, shorter duration, and emerging markets as elevated Treasury yields create attractive entry points. She argues income should drive fixed income returns rather than trying to forecast rates, with the ten-year Treasury at 19-year highs punishing longer duration holdings. Bianco also highlights strong bond ETF inflows surpassing $460 billion on track for a record year, and points to a floating rate CLO fund yielding above 7% as a top performer with low volatility.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Monday, September 28, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -OU's woeful weekend against Georgia, turnovers and turnovers, every position should be open, shorter contracts for coaches, lessen massive buyouts, Jim dips early and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the team discusses Cauldron's Bitcoin Cash-focused interface, WizardConnect, cross-chain swaps through THORChain, and the role of MUSD. They also explore Bitcoin Cash DeFi, permissionless token launches, and how Cauldron connects users to the wider THORChain ecosystem.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Marketing update00:03:00 Halvor introduction00:04:00 Cauldron introduction00:06:00 Cauldron is a BCH-specific interface00:07:00 What exactly can you do?00:10:00 What does THORChain need to do to support MUSD?00:14:00 Is privacy coming?00:16:00 What other assets are available?00:18:00 An alpha on the hottest, latest meme coins?00:22:00 Website screenshare00:27:00 Best BCH wallets?00:29:00 Wizard Connect is better than Wallet Connect00:33:00 How does MUSD work?00:36:00 How do you prevent a death spiral?00:38:00 Has MUSD ever lost its peg?00:40:00 MUSD can never exceed BCH market cap00:41:00 Is there a lock-up period?00:46:00 Shorter block times on BCH?00:49:00 Hard-fork discussion00:51:00 BCH governance description00:54:00 KYC discussion00:58:00 Cauldron Swap token-to-token upgrade/pools00:59:00 IDO launching (Initial DEX Offering)01:04:00 Anything else?01:05:00 THORChain praise from Dagur01:08:00 Point of sale with MOCA

This episode is sponsored by Alloy, Holistic Goddess and AquaTru. Alloy - Your sex life doesn't have to change just because your hormones did. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! Holistic Goddess - Go to https://holisticgoddess.com and use code FLIPPING50 for free shipping. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Shorter sets after menopause may change more than just how many reps you do before resting.  New research in physically active postmenopausal women raises an important question: Can you get meaningful strength, power, and muscle benefits without turning every workout into a metabolic grind?  But what do shorter sets really mean?Listen to learn why lower fatigue doesn't automatically mean less stimulus, how training volume and load change the picture, and why the goal isn't to stop lifting heavy or stop reaching muscle fatigue. This episode is about making your workouts more purposeful—so you can train for the adaptation you want and still be ready for what comes next. Questions We Answer in This Episode [00:08:31] Can shorter sets keep your reps stronger? [00:17:42] Do women over 40 need more recovery? [00:19:44] Does less fatigue mean less muscle stimulus? [00:22:14]  Is fatigue always a sign of a better workout? [00:30:11] Should shorter sets replace heavy lifting? [00:35:52] Who could benefit from shorter sets? Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group References: Care Project Scientific Reports. 2025, PMID: 40760080.Set configuration influences cardiovascular responses to resistance exercise   Care Project Scientific Reports. 2025, PMID: 41334240.Cardiovascular adaptations to resistance training Care Project Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2026, PMID: 41369549.

The bond market is flashing its biggest warning in decades as Treasury yields surge, inflation heats up and Wall Street keeps moving billions into Bitcoin. We break down why both a crash and a boom could lead to more monetary debasement, why Bitcoin is starting to outperform gold again, and why the road to a $1 million Bitcoin may be getting much shorter.SPONSORS

We ran into a few technical issues today, so the show was a little shorter than usual. But we still packed in plenty of news, opinions, laughs, and MVCR chaos.

We ran into a few technical issues today, so the show was a little shorter than usual. But we still packed in plenty of news, opinions, laughs, and MVCR chaos.

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Your fall garden may be growing the same vegetables you planted in spring, but that doesn't mean they need the same care. Shorter days, warm soil, changing temperatures, and slower growth all affect how you should water, shade, and protect fall crops. In this episode, I'll help you adjust your fall garden care so lettuce, carrots, broccoli, and other cool-season crops have what they need. Free Download: Spinach Growing Guide Spinach can be a tricky crop to grow successfully depending on your location. This guide will help you have success. https://journeywithjill.net/pcaudio/spinach-guide/ Key Takeaways Water more at planting, then taper as fall cools. Remove shade cloth once seedlings are established. Give broccoli and carrots as much fall sun as possible. Plant more lettuce and greens to offset slower growth. Protect crops from sudden early freezes when needed. Chapters 00:00 – Why fall care is different 02:05 – Adjust watering as temperatures change 05:15 – Use fall shade cloth differently 07:26 – Know when to remove shade 09:47 – Give broccoli more fall sun 11:13 – Why carrots need enough sunlight 13:29 – Plant more fall lettuce and greens 15:42 – Prepare crops for early freezes 18:06 – When to use row covers 20:30 – Learn by observing your garden 21:44 – What's coming next Resource Links Seasonal Garden Task List: https://journeywithjill.net/seasonal-task-list Friday Emails + Free Growing Guides: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Complete Garden Planner: https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you're under five foot three, that standard twenty-inch elliptical stride might be wrecking your hips and knees. Here's the exact stride range your height needs, and why one machine rarely fits a whole household. To learn more, visit https://www.soletreadmills.com/products/sole-e20 SOLE Fitness City: Salt Lake City Address: 56 Exchange Pl. Website: https://www.soletreadmills.com/

The House has adjourned until after the election, but a growing number of issues with support from both parties remain unresolved. Why does Congress seem unable to finish work that many lawmakers agree should get done? For an update from Capitol Hill, I'm joined by Mitchell Miller, Capitol Hill correspondent for WTOP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cacey Shorter was selected as a winner of the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because of her involvement and hard work in school, sports, and throughout her community. Cacey is a catcher/utility on her school's varsity softball team and is involved in FFA, the National Honor Society, FCA, student council, and other clubs and leadership activities. Through these opportunities, Cacey has learned a lot about teamwork, perseverance, and how to handle success and failure. She enjoys meeting other people, working together towards a common goal, and serving her school and community. Cacey is very active in her community and believes it's about taking action when you see someone in need. She has volunteered her time with different organizations, such as Toys for Tots, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Riley Children's Hospital. Cacey has also supported food pantries, tornado relief efforts, and helped with service projects through FFA and her school. To Cacey, agriculture represents family, community, and the work people put in every day to provide food and other resources. After growing up in a rural community and raising equine, she has learned how important agriculture is to the people around her and to everyone's future. She understands that we need to take care of the land and continue to support farmers. Now that she sees farmland being sold off to make room for data centers, she believes learning about agriculture is more important than ever. After high school, Cacey plans to continue her education at Lees McRae University to pursue a degree in physical therapy and join the equine team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ISBW 22.20 After a heartbreaking Q&A session at a recent convention, I felt the need to say something that's cold and honest. And that is about the magic bullet. Shorter episode, the last one before worldcon. And since I'm posting it after worldcon, I cut out a lot of the "see me at worldcon" bits—also because no one saw me because I got covid. We catch up in a few days with this week's interview with Isaac Green, then we're back on track with recording! This post went live for supporters on September 14, 2026. If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon! Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch! Evergreen Links Like podcasts? Check my Hugo-winning show with T. Kingfisher where we talk about the business of a writing career: Ditch Diggers. Check out Escape Pod if you want free audio and print science fiction stories, edited by myself and Valerie Valdes! I Should Be Writing merch If you're enjoying ISBW, get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube Theme by John Anealio Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. You can also support by leaving a Spotify or Apple review! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn. Get archives of the show via Patreon. September 17, 2026 | ISBW 22.19 | murverse.com "The Magic Bullet Myth" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. And "AI" or large language models are wretched and we hate them so very much. ABSOLUTELY NO AI scraping/learning of my content is permitted. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

June 28,2026 MN14 Cula-dukkhakkhandha Sutta A lay person is puzzled at how, despite their long practice, they still have greedy or hateful thoughts. The Buddha explains the importance of absorption meditation for letting go such attachments. But he also criticizes self-mortification, and recounts a previous dialog with Jain ascetics.

Sam Docherty joins Jacqui Felgate to preview the penultimate week of the AFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Docherty joins Jacqui Felgate to preview the penultimate week of the AFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably been warned that if you don't finish that course of antibiotics, you could wind up battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But a growing body of research suggests that the opposite might be true. What does this mean for you and your next sinus infection? Flora talks with antimicrobial resistance expert Amy Mathers to find out.Plus, the driver of fibromyalgia, a condition that can cause debilitating chronic pain and brain fog, has been something of a mystery. Patients' imaging and blood work often turn up normal, and many have felt dismissed by doctors.A recent large-scale study identified a group of genes associated with the disease, a breakthrough that may help doctors understand people's risk of developing the condition and reveal something about the nature of this mysterious illness. Flora talks with Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong, one of the study's lead authors.Guests:Dr. Amy Mathers is medical director of antimicrobial stewardship and an associate professor of medicine and pathology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.Dr. Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong is an assistant professor of computational biology and public health at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Washington state.Transcript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1155DMSleep scientist Matthew Walker explains that six hours of sleep a night for years isn't neutral, it's compounding damage to your heart, your brain, your blood sugar.One week at four to five hours of sleep and your blood sugar looks pre-diabetic. One week.Daylight savings is basically a global experiment on 1.6 billion people. Lose one hour in spring, heart attacks jump 24% the next day.Gain that same hour back in fall and heart attacks drop 21%. Bidirectional. Fast. Real.Federal judges hand out harsher sentences the week after losing an hour of sleep. Their mood tanks and someone else pays for it.We're the only species that voluntarily robs itself of sleep, so evolution never built us a safety net for it.Shorter sleep, shorter life. Not a metaphor, an actual mortality predictor.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The idea has been floated by the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Overcoming Technology Part 1 Is your phone running your house or are you running it? What about other forms of technology? Dave and Bethlie are back from their August break and kicking off a new stretch of the Overcoming series: Overcoming Technology. How do you overcome technology? We've listed a few suggestions: Determine if you need to do so Are you controlled by it? Are you better becausse of it? Where are you being negatively impacted by it? Are your children being negatively impacted by it? 68% of us admit that electronic devices keep us from having real conversations 50% of us see phones as a significant disruption to our family meals. Educate yourself Read and research 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You My Tech Wise Family The Tech Wise Family Recognize the damage it can cause Sleep disruption Reduced physical activity Social isolation Mental health issues Digital eye strain Shorter attention span Cyberbullying Loss of privacy Technology addiction Environmental damage

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Find the Cat 2 — now in color02:40 Cat-as-ornament hiding and 70-cat hard levels04:20 Shorter levels, more interstitials — the pacing change08:15 The meow is the whole game13:00 Rewarded ads, 260-second Google formats & the Mintegral fix18:00 The numbers — 125K downloads/day, 350K DAU, vs Find the Cat 124:40 Felix's ad-scaling thresholds and the banner decoy28:30 The creatives — AI doctors, 17 playables & find the IP infringementThis episode is brought to you by Kinoa — the AI operating system for mobile game operations: flows, live segments, in-app messages, push notifications, and A/B testing in one place, run by the operators who own the numbers. Carry1st saw +43% ARPDAU; PlayStudios saw +31% revenue on Tetris Block Party. Learn more at Kinoa.http://www.kinoa.ai?utm_source=MatejPodcast&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Matej+Podcast&utm_id=100--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-3bckldvr8-8PXvzciMWdheOzED9hq0SA---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

In this episode, Alex and Stephanie dive into the common challenges businesses face when trying to reach new leads. From navigating phone call screening technology to cutting down overly long outreach messages, they share practical advice and real data on how concise communication dramatically improves conversion and response rates. Key Topics Call Screening Challenges: Understanding why consumers use call screening tools and how brokers/businesses can navigate them effectively. Short vs. Long WhatsApp Messages: Why sending long-winded initial messages lowers response rates, and how simple call-to-action prompts (like asking for a thumbs-up emoji) boost engagement. The "Word Jenga" Technique: How to strip away unnecessary "fluff" and keep messages punchy without losing the core meaning, inspired by the principles in Writing for Busy Readers. Email Click-Through & Survey Data: Real-world stats showing how reducing word count in newsletters and surveys can double or triple click-through and completion rates. Leveraging AI for Concise Writing: Using custom AI prompts and tools (like Gemini gems) to perform "Word Jenga" on draft communications. Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction and discussion on call screening technology. [00:02:00] - Discussing lead response rates and the problem with lengthy WhatsApp messages. [00:03:00] - Example of an overly complex message vs. a simple prompt; introducing "Word Jenga". [00:06:00] - Comparison of long vs. short emails and industry click-through benchmarks. [00:09:00] - Data on email length, word count, and survey completion rates. [00:12:00] - Using AI tools and pre-loaded prompts to streamline outreach. [00:14:00] - Final takeaways on concise communication and closing thoughts. Key Takeaways Less is More: People scan text rather than reading word-for-word. Shorter messages reduce cognitive effort and increase response rates. Make Replying Frictionless: Asking a quick, direct question (e.g., "Are you free for a call now?") allows leads to reply with a simple thumbs-up emoji rather than typing out an essay. State Your Identity Clearly: When facing call screening, state clearly who you are and where you're calling from so users know it's not spam. Practice Word Jenga: Regularly review your template emails and text outreach to remove fluff. Leverage tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to auto-edit for brevity. Brought to you by the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in generating mortgage leads.

37 reps who got the least recognition on one 153-person sales team averaged 62 percent quota attainment. The team average was 107 percent. That gap is the whole argument Sindre Haaland, CEO and founder of SalesScreen, makes for why comp plans alone don't explain sales performance.Why Identical Comp Plans Produce Wildly Different ResultsSindre's core observation: two reps can work under the exact same comp plan and produce completely different results, which means money alone isn't the daily driver of performance.Comp plans set the structure and tell a rep what they need to do to get paid, but engagement is what determines whether they actually do it consistently.An engaged rep will outperform a disengaged one with the identical incentive on the table, every time.Know Your Sales MathSindre's first question to any rep: have you actually broken your quota down into what you need to do today, not just what you need to hit by year end?Reps who treat sales as a series of repeatable, data-driven daily activities have a far more predictable path to their number than those relying on charisma alone.Even with a full pipeline of data, the numbers only matter if a rep has the motivation to actually execute the plan. That's the gap gamification is built to close.The Four Player Types on Every Sales TeamSindre borrows a framework from game theory to describe four types of sales reps: killers, achievers, explorers, and socialites.Killers are driven by being number one and seeing their name at the top of the leaderboard. Achievers care about personal bests, regardless of where they rank against everyone else.Explorers enjoy the process itself, testing new tools and new angles. Socialites, the majority of most sales teams, are driven by recognition, visibility, and feeling like their effort is seen.The TV and Music Moment That Changed Sindre's CareerSindre described watching a sales floor the first time his team replaced a whiteboard with TVs that played music and visuals every time a rep closed a deal.People were jumping on their desks. That reaction is what convinced him sales motivation itself, not another feature, was the real business to build.A rep's win becoming a shared, visible, celebrated moment does something a quiet bank deposit never will.Three Rules for Running a Contest That Moves the NeedleTiming matters more than most leaders assume. Contests started on a Wednesday consistently outperform ones started on a Monday, since early-week motivation has usually faded by midweek.Shorter is better. Month-long contests tend to create a "valley of disengagement," with excitement in week one, a dead middle, and a scramble at the end. One-day sprints create urgency without the letdown.Change the format so more than the top performer has a real shot. A lottery-style contest, where every meeting booked or deal closed earns a ticket, gives the middle of the pack a genuine "I might actually win this time" feeling.Get Creative: Pairing, Envelopes, and the White Elephant GamePairing a high performer with a lower performer on a team-based contest naturally creates coaching and mentorship, without ever calling it that.Simple physical mechanics work too: envelopes on a wall that reps can pick from after hitting an activity, some holding a dollar, some holding a bigger prize.Sindre's favorite: a white elephant style game where prizes range from real rewards to silly forfeits, and reps can steal from each other until the contest ends, creating genuinely memorable moments on the floor.The Recognition Stat That Proves the PointSindre shared data from a 153-person sales team where they measured how often each rep received recognition in a month.The 37 reps who received the least recognition averaged 62 percent quota attainment. The team average was 107 percent.Recognition and quota attainment move together closely enough that Sindre treats recognition frequency as a leading indicator, not just a nice-to-have.Where to Start as a New Sales LeaderSindre's starting point for anyone new to this: interview your top performers and find out what they actually do every day, not just what the official process says they should do.Frequently, top performers are doing things nobody explicitly asked them to do, or doing an already-known behavior far more consistently than everyone else.Cross-check those behaviors against the rest of the team. Wherever the gap is real, that's where a leader's next contest or incentive should be aimed."A motivated person will do better than a disengaged one, even with the same comp plan." — Sindre HaalandResourcesConnect with Sindre Haaland on LinkedIn.Visit SalesScreen, the world's leading sales gamification platform.Join our LinkedIn cohort and learn to prospect the right way.Visit Blue Mango Studios for help creating podcast production content.Sponsorship OffersThis episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales.This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse.This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation.Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin.CreditsAs one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and produced by Brightseed and Hill.

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Welcome back Pauper- uh, I mean, CUBE fam! Hippo and Cameron are back from CubeCon and they brought Matthew "Silly" Sentilles along to catch Thomas and y'all up on their cube adventures over the weekend. No 7-person episode this time, Thomas took all his mics with him to Arizona, so a shorter annual CubeCon episode than usual! Some Pauper mentioned and more Pauper to come in the weeks ahead. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/4th Common Ground Cup YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLAPym8fBNk&list=PLQ1Q8IzT57vMCheck out Thomas' upcoming livestreams on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasDoesALot/4C Affinity Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7935395#onlineUpcoming Pauper Events:Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!Nashville Regional Pauper League: https://www.pauperleague.com/ Every Tuesday @ Game Knight, plus 3 other area stores throughout the week!October 18th - $1k+ at R&R Cards and Games @ Brownwood, TX - https://topdeck.gg/event/rr-cards-and-games-power-clash-weekend-pauper-2k-2The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgHouston-area listeners! Check out the new Space City Pauper League: https://discord.gg/hJPrkQmmxAny questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

Antibiotics are not magic. In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis sits down with Ryan to cut through the common myth that “I've given antibiotics, so the wound is protected.” They unpack why vigorous wound care—irrigation, debridement of dead tissue, clean dressings, and early surgical washout—remains the foundation of infection prevention in combat and prolonged field care, while antibiotics only shift the probabilities after the basics are done.Drawing on historical military medicine (pre-antibiotic eras through GWOT), observational data from the TIDOS study, sepsis timing principles, and real-world experience from Ukraine's prolonged timelines, Ryan explains why mortality is a limited endpoint, why more broad-spectrum antibiotics are not the answer in high-resistance environments, and how medics and corpsmen at the point of injury make the biggest difference.Key TakeawaysAntibiotics help only after good wound care; they never replace irrigation, debridement, and clean dressings.Dead or grossly contaminated tissue will not respond to antibiotics no matter how many doses you give.Mortality is a blunt and uncommon endpoint in modern combat trauma—look instead at reduced wound infections, osteomyelitis, reoperations, and amputations.Practical timing for prophylaxis: ideally within 1 hour, at least within 3 hours (extrapolated from sepsis data).Superficial wounds may need wound care alone; deeper or contaminated wounds benefit from antibiotics once cleaned.Shorter courses (roughly 3–5 days) are often sufficient in stable patients without established infection—stop when the benefit is exhausted.In prolonged or delayed-evacuation settings (Ukraine lessons), vigorous bedside wound care outperforms escalating antimicrobials amid rising resistance.Guidelines often assume basic wound care knowledge; that assumption may need to be made more explicit.The medic or corpsman at the point of injury is the decisive factor; higher-echelon care is supportive.Go to ⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠ for more austere and prolonged field care resources. Follow @prolonged_field_care on Instagram, subscribe on your preferred platform, and stay on the bleeding edge of combat medicine.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Disclaimer00:21 – Welcome and the Core Question: Do Antibiotics Actually Matter?01:18 – “Antibiotics Aren't Magic” – Historical Context and the Penicillin Era02:17 – What Antibiotics Actually Do (and Don't Do) in Infected Wounds03:14 – Wound Care Has the Bigger Impact04:00 – Pre-Antibiotic Military Medicine Lessons05:04 – Why Guidelines Don't Emphasize Wound Care Explicitly06:49 – Fungal Prophylaxis Debate and “Hot Lights and Cold Steel”09:02 – Combat Medicine as Its Own Specialty and the Loss of Institutional Memory13:17 – Why We Don't Have Clear Mortality Data on Prophylactic Antibiotics16:21 – What Antibiotics Actually Prevent (Complications, Not Early Death)18:48 – TIDOS Study, Observational Evidence, and Current Guidelines21:39 – Ukraine Lessons: Prolonged Care, Resistance, and Wound Care Priority24:31 – King for a Day: Would You Change Prehospital Teaching?27:42 – Timing of Antibiotics: 1-Hour Ideal, 3-Hour Reasonable Window30:03 – When Antibiotics Are (and Aren't) Needed – Superficial vs Deep Wounds32:29 – Withdrawing Antibiotics in the Field – Duration Principles34:16 – Final Thoughts: Wound Care First, Antibiotics Second

Is Dolly Parton's greatest song actually a resignation letter? Is any internet hype real because of clipping culture? Who will take over the wheel for the Top Gear reboot? Tributes are rolling in for Queen of Country Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away last week. Marina and Richard discuss her legacy as an entertainment mogul and businesswoman.  Shorter clips of long-form content are everywhere at the moment. Is anything on your feed actually popular, or is it just stealth marketing? Top Gear is back, Blind Date has a new host, and the Rooneys have their own documentary series. Richard gives you the ultimate rundown of the shows hitting your screens this autumn.  The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com  Video Editor: Adam Thornton & Louis Mealing Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott  Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy  Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL is preparing for the third, and final, week of their 2026 Preseason schedule, but is the Preseason where it should be? Should it be longer? Shorter? What about cut-down day? All that, as well as the latest news in the NFL, on the The Way We See it podcast with hosts Jeff Hartman and Wesley Coleman. This podcast is a part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL is preparing for the third, and final, week of their 2026 Preseason schedule, but is the Preseason where it should be? Should it be longer? Shorter? What about cut-down day? All that, as well as the latest news in the NFL, on the The Way We See it podcast with hosts Jeff Hartman and Wesley Coleman. This podcast is a part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research suggests that the way you ride might be preventing you from unlocking maximum health benefits; we dive into the science of sprints vs. steady-state cycling to find out more. We also bid a fond farewell to the legendary Julian Alaphilippe following his shock retirement announcement and check in on a man cycling from India to Everest on just one wheel. Plus, we've got new tech from Wahoo and Van Rysel, racing updates from the Vuelta, and your weekly dose of Hacks and Bodges!

Bonds may no longer provide the shelter investors have expected. Our CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson talks about the changing relationship between inflation, yields and risk.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Bonds may no longer provide the shelter investors have exMike Wilson: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist. Today on the podcast I'll be discussing the shifting landscape in macro markets.It's Monday, August 24th at 11:30am in New York. So, let's get after it.Over the past few weeks we've seen large moves in rates, oil, gold and crypto. What does it mean for equities? First, investors are still treating these markets as separate stories, when they are all part of the same regime shift that began with COVID. More than six years ago, in the depths of that recession, I argued investors should prepare for the return of inflation. That was a very out of consensus view. At that time, the world was obsessed with deflation, the 10-year Treasury yield was below 1 percent, stocks had been hit hard, and gold was sitting around $1,500 an ounce. But the policy response to COVID – what I called helicopter money – changed the game. It marked the end of the 40-year disinflationary regime and a very different investment environment for investors to navigate. It is also the foundation of our run it hot thesis. In a world where inflation has returned, cycles are likely to be shorter, policy more reactive, and leadership changes more frequent. That is very different from the 1982-to-2020 period. Then falling inflation and falling rates allowed economic cycles to stretch for eight or 10 years. We are now in a world that looks more like the post-World War II era: stronger nominal GDP growth, more persistent inflation, higher economic volatility, and a bond market that is no longer the tailwind it used to be for risk assets. In short, the great secular bull market in bonds ended with COVID. This has huge implications for investors of all stripes. My near term view on rates is also different from the mainstream. A lot of investors are saying rates are rising because of debt and deficits. I am not dismissing those factors. But I think the bigger driver is strong nominal GDP growth, which really is the result of aggressive fiscal policy since the pandemic. We are in an era of fiscal dominance, and in that environment the Treasury and the Fed are forced to find ways to fund deficits without breaking markets. That is how I interpret the Treasury's recent buyback activity. I don't think this is quantitative easing or yield-curve control. The scale of the program is not large enough. Instead, it's just another tool to maintain market functioning and stable financial conditions. So when I look at the large move in precious metals and crypto last week, to me it suggests that markets believe this is just a first step toward larger intervention – if financial conditions tighten further. For equities, this all reinforces the quality rotation we have been recommending. Since the peak rate of change in earnings revisions breadth in June, led by Semiconductors, the market has gone through a significant leadership change. Quality factors have started to outperform after a year of lagging, which is exactly what we would expect as a post-recession recovery matures. High free cash flow, high gross margins, stable sales growth, and low capex-to-sales factors have all been working. Some investors are frustrated that the S&P 500 barely sold off during the historic momentum unwind. But if quality is coming back into favor, that makes perfect sense. The S&P 500 is one of the highest-quality benchmarks in the world. Leadership at the stock level may continue to morph, but index leadership for the S&P is unlikely to fade – and may even get stronger. The near-term risk remains oil. Brent crude prices have moved higher over the past couple of weeks. And rising oil has historically been a much more reliable headwind for equities than falling oil has been a tailwind. Our still constructive equity view does not require crude to collapse. It simply requires crude to stop rising. If oil spikes again because the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, that could pressure input costs, push yields and bond volatility higher, and create another round of market instability. Bottom line, the run it hot regime is alive and well. It supports equities. But it also shortens cycles, increases rotations, and forces investors to be more tactical at times. I currently like large-cap quality stocks, AI adopters, and the S&P 500 over international peers. Hedge the oil risk with energy stocks and keep your head on a swivel as we navigate the next phase of this recovery and bull market. Thanks for tuning in; I hope you found it informative and useful. Let us know what you think by leaving us a review. And if you find Thoughts on the Market worthwhile, tell a friend or colleague to try it out!

The NFL season is almost here, which means now is the time to look for futures bets before the odds start moving. Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice break down their favorite NFL futures bets for 2026, including Offensive Rookie of the Year, MVP, Super Bowl, division winners and some long-shot player props. If you're looking for NFL futures bets, long-shot value or early 2026 NFL betting picks, this episode is packed with ideas to consider before the odds change. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Erickson's Player Awards: Fernando Mendoza +600 to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. - 0:01:50 Fitz's Player Awards: Jeremiah Love + 500 to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. - 0:06:29 Fitz's Player Awards: Jared Goff +3500 to win MVP - 0:13:19 Erickson's Player Awards: Trevor Lawence +2500 to win MVP - 0:18:24 Shorter odds for MVP? - 0:24:25 Piksheet Promo - 0:26:27 Erickson's Team Futures: Titans +900 to win AFC South - 0:27:38 Fitz's Team Futures: Eagles +1600 to win Super Bowl - 0:34:36 Erickson's Team Futures: Lions +170 to win NFC North - 0:40:34 Fitz's Team Futures: Vikings +510 to win NFC North - 0:43:30 BettingPros App - 0:47:31 Erickson's Player Props: Caleb Williams leads league in passing yards (20-1) - 0:47:45 Fitz's Player Props: TJ Watt +1600 to lead NFL in sacks - 0:50:45 Erickson's Player Props: Mike Evans most receiving TDs (40-1) - 0:52:07 Fitz's Player Props: Kenneth Walker +3000 to lead NFL in rushing yardage - 0:54:20 Outro - 0:58:03 Helpful Links: Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Vintage episode from 2010.Why This Episode MattersHardwick, Vermont became an early test case for whether local food and small agricultural businesses could help revitalize a struggling rural economy.Ben Hewitt challenges the feel-good version of the local food story: What happens when artisanal food creates jobs but remains too expensive for many people in the community?The conversation explores how small farms can compete through distinctive, value-added products rather than commodity agriculture.Mark, Francis and Ben dig into questions that remain central to the food system: affordability, farm viability, subsidies, food access and what “sustainable” actually means.The ConversationIn 2010, Hardwick, Vermont was attracting national attention for an unusual concentration of farmers, food producers and agricultural entrepreneurs. Writer and farmer Ben Hewitt chronicled the town in The Town That Food Saved, but he wasn't interested in presenting Hardwick as a simple local-food success story.Ben joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott to examine what was actually happening in this working-class Vermont community from Jasper Hill's approach to artisan cheese and the rise of value-added agriculture to the advantages of diversified farms and shorter supply chains.The conversation soon gets to the harder question: Can a local food economy truly strengthen a community if the people producing the food can't always afford to eat it? Mark, Francis and Ben debate the economics of small farms, food access, agricultural subsidies and the tension between building viable food businesses and making good food broadly accessible.They also take on the language of sustainability, the growing concentration of the food and seed industries, and whether a more decentralized food system could create something both economically durable and better connected to the communities it feeds.Guest BioBen Hewitt is a Vermont farmer and writer and the author of The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Men's Journal and other publications.Timestamps1:00 Ben Hewitt and the Hardwick, Vermont story3:00 How food businesses began reshaping a working-class town8:00 The “agri-preneurial” revolution and Jasper Hill12:00 Why small farms need value-added products13:00 The affordability problem with local food19:00 Farm subsidies and an unequal playing field23:00 Shorter supply chains and diversified farms27:00 Food access, Pies for the People and sustainable businesses35:00 What “sustainable” really means and who controls the food systemInfoBen's booksThe Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food  Making Supper SafeSubscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

Beginning in September, Sunday School will meet every week for 25 minutes. In this video, I explain how Teaching with Power videos and subscriber materials will adapt to the new schedule, including a new combined weekly format with insights and complete lesson ideas all in one place. I also share five practical suggestions for making shorter lessons focused, engaging, and spiritually meaningful. Shorter doesn't have to mean shallower—and as we all adjust, I'd love to hear what's working in your classes.

Imagine doing everything right as a trader… managing your risk, following your strategy, and protecting your capital—only to discover your broker never actually had your money. The Peregrine Financial Group scandal exposed a nearly 20-year fraud involving more than $215 million in stolen customer funds. Here's what happened, how the scam went undetected for so long, and the critical lesson every trader needs to learn about broker and counterparty risk.Please leave a rating/review before you go!Your Trading Coach - Akil

Richard McGirr is the co-founder of Property Llama and Property Llama Capital, an income focused fund of funds sponsor that helps accredited investors turn underperforming real estate equity into passively managed, cash flowing investments. He also hosts Unlimited Capital on the Best Ever CRE network, where he covers capital raising, fund operations, and the business of building investment platforms. A lifelong entrepreneur, Richard started his first company in college and later spent eight years in China building a software engineering services firm to more than 85 employees. Wanting assets that worked for him instead of headcount, he moved into single family rentals and eventually partnered with Chris Lopez to launch Property Llama. Today his firm invests exclusively in debt funds, using a fund of funds structure to convert idle equity into contractual monthly income. Richard McGirr joins John to explain why so many long-term single family landlords are sitting on millions in equity while earning almost nothing in cash flow. Using data from roughly 6,000 rentals inside the Property Llama platform, where the average return is negative 1% cash on cash, Richard breaks down how a decade of appreciation and debt paydown quietly eroded return on equity. From there, the conversation turns to debt funds. Richard explains how hard money lending to flippers works, why six month loan terms and LTV cushions change the risk profile, and where the real danger sits. He also walks through the fund of funds structure behind Property Llama Capital, the fee discount he negotiated by committing scale, and the operational audit he runs on any lender before placing a dollar with them.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways  Re-underwrite your rentals at today's values, not your purchase price  Track return on equity, not just cash flow, as debt gets paid down  Debt funds pay contractual cash flow from day one, backed by an LTV cushion  Shorter loan terms shrink the window for things to go wrong  Fraud, not default, is the risk that wipes out lenders  Diversify across a loan pool instead of funding one deal at a time     Topics From Software Founder to Real Estate Investor  Built a software engineering services firm in China to over 85 employees  Left a headcount driven business in search of cash flowing assets  Partnered with Chris Lopez by adding value to an already established operator Why the Average Single Family Rental Returns Negative 1%  Roughly 6,000 rentals in the Property Llama system average negative 1% cash on cash  Rents are flat or falling while insurance, vacancy, and CapEx climb  Richard's own Colorado Springs rent fell about 30% after a supply wave The Return on Equity Problem  The education industry teaches investors how to buy, not how to reassess what they own  A property bought at a 7 cap can become a 3.5 cap when values outpace rents  80% LTV becomes 20% LTV, and returns slide from the high teens into single digits The Equity Rich, Income Poor Landlord  Typical client holds 3 to 8 rentals with several million in equity near retirement  Most target $10,000 to $20,000 a month and sit closer to $3,000  Cash out refinances no longer close the gap at current rates Debt Funds 101  A pool of performing loans secured by title on real property  Hard money lenders fund flippers who need high LTV and five day closings  Fully loaded returns run 15% to 18% including origination Why Hard Money Risk Is Structurally Lower  Six month terms limit what can go wrong versus a ten year horizon  A 25% LTV cushion rarely erodes inside six months  Single family homes are the easiest real estate asset to liquidate Fund Investing vs. Lending on Your Own  Private lending demands underwriting, fast closings, draw management, and workouts  A single Denver flip loan can require $1.3 million of capital  $100,000 into a fund buys a slice of 50 loans instead of one Lending Is a Real Operating Business  Lenders run origination, marketing, servicing, and accounting departments  On a 50 loan book, roughly 8% pays off every month and must be replaced  Richard's largest lender partner employs 40 people Building the Fund of Funds Model  Property Llama Capital launched asset light and headcount light by design  Raising capital for another sponsor's deal without a license is a serious violation  Committing $5 million earned a 30% fee discount, split evenly with LPs How Richard Audits a Lender  Request written credit box, servicing, and draw processes  Sample 20% of the loan tape and match a document to every step  Verify title at the county and confirm payoff wires in the bank account