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This week’s guest is Amos Bartelsmeyer of Nike and Bowerman Track Club, a 3:53 miler who represented Germany at the 2019 World Championships. We talked about his path from Saint Louis to Georgetown to Seattle and finally into the professional running world and how he got there. We also talked favorite race memories, go-to cocktails, short-shorts versus half-tights, and more. After graduating Georgetown University in 2018, Amos Bartelsmeyer moved to Seattle in hopes of being coached by incoming University of Washington coach Andy Powell. Despite being unsponsored, he was able to find a training group and came into 2019 on fire, eventually earning a Nike sponsorship and a spot at the 2019 world championships representing Germany. Since September, he’s been a member of Bowerman Track Club and recently ran 1:49 in the 800 and 3:38 in the 1500 in his first races in over a year. Amos is racing at the Trials of Miles Texas Qualifier presented by Citius Mag this weekend. In advance of the meet, Trials of Miles and Citius are teaming up to raise money for relief organizations doing work in Texas following the past week’s extreme weather and power outages. You can learn more or donate at the links below: Austin Mutual Aid: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kick-the-cold-austin-mutal-aid Texas Mutual Aid Directory: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdMnbzYxfXFrG1DefGqN3R1zu_lan2fml2bEYRpMcRQ/edit Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

This week on PodQuest we talk about the first Nintendo Direct in 530 days (Since September 2019!), plus Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy. We also talk a bit more about Maneater, Six Days in Fallujah, Anthem, CD Projekt Red, The Boys, Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us and plenty more! The post PodQuest 339 – Nintendo Direct, Bowser’s Fury, and Rian Johnson’s Star Wars first appeared on One-Quest.com.

This week on PodQuest we talk about the first Nintendo Direct in 530 days (Since September 2019!), plus Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy. We also talk a bit more about Maneater, Six Days in Fallujah, Anthem, CD Projekt Red, The Boys, Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us and plenty more! Next Week's Weekly Kaiju - Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Support Us - https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

Even though the Inner Boss Podcast has done over 200 episodes, was named a top podcast by Entrepreneur, and hangs out in the Apple Podcast Top charts week after week, there are some changes happening over here! Since September, we’ve only put our 3 episodes — and today I’m going to be sharing about: - The why behind the podcast hiatus - Why I am Retiring “Inner Boss” - What led me here - Some of the biggest lessons from around the podcast And I’ll also be sharing what to expect from me moving forward! JOIN THE RELAUNCH TEAM: heyjencasey.com/podcast-launch-team

Episode 40 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is the King of Vintage, DECADES founder, author and Fashion Director of H HALSTON and H BY HALSTON: Cameron Silver.   Since fashion philanthropist Cameron Silver opened the doors of DECADES in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles has irrevocably changed due – in large part – to Silver exhorting his frequently-photographed, trendsetting clientele to “dress up!” He is widely recognized for his impact on runway trends from fashion’s new generation of designers in New York and Paris to the way a constellation of Hollywood’s brightest appear on the red carpet. “I think of fashion, of dressing, as art. I’m not about disposable shopping. Even my day wear is glamour,” stated Silver.With the new guard of so many heritage houses from New York to Milan seeking inspiration at DECADES, it is hardly surprising Silver is frequently tapped both as public emissary and secret weapon to consult on everything from re-imagining a brand’s identity to navigating its global launch. He has served as an official ambassador for Pringle and Boucheron and as creative consultant to Azzaro. Silver also acted as creative consultant for the global launch of Samsonite’s iconic Fashionaire collection with actress Christina Ricci.In addition to Silver’s work with fashion companies, he curated the MOCA exhibition, The Total Look: The Creative Collaboration between Rudi Gernreich, Peggy Moffitt, and William Claxton, an exhibit that continues to tour. In Fall 2011, Silver showcased his flair for accessory design via the launch of The Haskell for DECADES “Uptown/Downtown” collection, his collaboration with jewelry maven Miriam Haskell. Partnering with Modern Vintage, Silver designed a collection of statement footwear inspired by the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.Named one of TIME Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Names and Faces in Fashion” in 2002, Silver is a favorite pundit on E! Entertainment, the Style Network and “Fashion File.” Pulling looks from Decades’ deep closets, he styles celebrities for major red carpet awards appearances like the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and the Academy Awards. He has also written about luxury, from shopping to travel to his front row perch at the haute couture presentations, for Harpers Bazaar, C Magazine, Departures, vogue.com, and others leading fashion media outlets. Silver narrated the acclaimed 2012 documentary VERSAILLES '73: American Runway Revolution about the restoration event at the famed French palace that became the fashion showdown that firmly established American sportswear.Silver’s passion for good design extends beyond the realm of fashion. He was among the first to recognize the disappearing architectural legacy of Los Angeles’ great modernist homes, and scooped up a crumbling hillside 1930 treasure by icon R.M. Schindler which he spent eight years meticulously restoring. The L.A. Conservancy awarded the efforts, the house was landmarked, and it has appeared on the covers of shelter magazines and in several books. In January 2012, The Art of Elysium recognized Silver as the year’s Visionary and creative force behind their Heaven Gala. Silver also has a professional relationship with the Friends of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2010, he served as the Honorary Chair of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ legendary Dada Ball.As one of the foremost vintage experts in the country and with more than 2 decades of DECADES under his alligator belt, Silver released the coffee table book DECADES: A Century of Fashion for Bloomsbury Press showcasing an unexpected compilation of the most significant 20th century fashions, as well as many of the celebrities he collaborated with over the years. The book, released in 2012, sold out within 48 hours of release and continues to be reprinted.  Silver starred in the Bravo reality show THE DUKES OF MELROSE which premiered in March of 2013. Since September 2015, he has served as Fashion Director for H by Halston (where he appears on QVC several times per week) and H Halston, available at Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, and Hudson’s Bay.Also on Episode 40, Wendi and Dfernando discuss the HOLLYBOOB sign and they answer listener questions: beard maintenance, daily morning routines, inappropriate 80s song choices at church services and "bad" art collecting.  On the RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's dill pickle slices, slow sidewalk walkers, Sacha Baron Cohen and social media rumors.   Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE...  and our guest Cameron Silver, DECADES and his Twitter.  Remember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Joe Biden to the rescue? The President-elect last night previewed his first major policy package, targeting the pandemic and the economic crisis that has come with it. Meanwhile, dozens of white supremacist on a federal terrorism watch list were present for the storming of the Capitol last week. Investigators are looking into possible foreign financing behind the insurrection. And lastly, Donald Trump is having a hard time finding lawyers to defend him in his second impeachment trial. I guess Rudy can fail, after all. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: They’re calling it the American Rescue Plan. President-elect Joe Biden, who will take over the pandemic response in five days, gave a speech last night on his plans to combat the coronavirus and address its economic consequences, the Washington Post reports. His remarks came as more than four thousand Covid-19 deaths were reported in the United States for the second day in a row. The plan is divided into three major areas, according to the Post: $400 billion for provisions to fight the coronavirus, while reopening schools; more than $1 trillion in direct relief to families, including through stimulus payments and increased unemployment benefits; and $440 billion for aid to communities and businesses. The legislation includes a number of priorities sought by top congressional Democrats, from increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour to adding billions in funding for childcare. Biden said QUOTE We need more action, more bipartisanship, and we need to move fast ENDQUOTE. The measures are narrowly tailored in an effort to garner GOP support, Biden’s team told the Post. The overall price tag is below $2 trillion. It will be followed by a broader recovery plan with more expansive Democratic priorities. But after campaigning as a bipartisan dealmaker, Biden wants to give Republicans the opportunity to get behind his first legislative effort as president. You might say he’s offering them an off-ramp from the road to insurrection. That part sounds like a longshot, frankly, but this is Joe Biden we’re talking about. Foreign Insurrection Financing Investigated Don’t call them patriots. The Washington Post reports that dozens of people on a terrorist watch list were in Washington for pro-Trump events on January 6th, when a violent mob stormed the US Capitol. The majority of the watchlisted individuals in Washington that day are suspected white supremacists. Their past conduct so alarmed investigators that their names had been previously entered into the national Terrorist Screening Database, a massive set of names flagged as potential security risks, the Post’s sources said. The watch list is larger and separate from the no-fly list the government maintains, and those listed are not automatically barred from any public or commercial spaces. While the FBI is hunting hundreds of rioting suspects who have dispersed back to their hometowns, the Post reports, federal agents are increasingly focused on the Proud Boys. Privately, some federal law enforcement officials have described the group as roughly equivalent to a nascent street gang. But other officials have expressed concern that the group may be growing rapidly into something more dangerous and directed. Separately, Yahoo News reports that law enforcement is investigating whether a series of large Bitcoin donations were linked to the assault on the Capitol. On December 8th, someone made a simultaneous transfer of Bitcoins worth more than $500,000 to twenty-two different virtual wallets, most of them belonging to prominent right-wing organizations and personalities. Right-wing figures and websites, including VDARE, the Daily Stormer and Nick Fuentes, received generous donations from a bitcoin account linked to a French cryptocurrency exchange. The suspicious December transaction, along with other intelligence, has prompted law enforcement and intelligence agencies to investigate the sources of funding for individuals who participated in the Capitol insurrection. The government is hoping to prevent future attacks but also to uncover potential foreign involvement in or support of right-wing activities, Yahoo’s source said. The plot thickens! Trump Lacks Impeachment Defense Donald Trump, on the eve of facing a second impeachment trial, is having trouble finding a legal team to defend him, Bloomberg News reports. Allies of the outgoing president have been looking for representation but so far are coming up short. Lawyers who defended him in the previous impeachment trial, including Jay Sekulow, have said no this time. Other lawyers who have defended Trump, including Pam Bondi, aren’t interested. Some of the lawyers have privately said what Trump did was indefensible. Alan Dershowitz also defended Trump the first time around. He isn’t planning to represent the president now, Bloomberg reports. Rudy Giuliani is also unlikely to be on the president’s defense team, an administration official said. His conduct at the rally preceding the Capitol raid could be examined during an impeachment trial. Separately, ABC News reports that the Trump family is pulling up stakes. Donald and Melania Trump have made no secret of their impending move to Florida after January 20, but they won't be alone. The president's eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle have been house-hunting in the Palm Beach area. Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, also plan to relocate to the Sunshine State in the coming weeks, having recently purchased a plot of land in the Miami area. In related real estate news, the Washington Post reports that the Secret Service detail assigned to Jared and Ivanka spent months searching for a restroom to use on the job. After resorting to a porta-potty, the agents finally found a toilet to call their own. But it came at a cost to US taxpayers. Since September 2017, the federal government has been spending $3,000 a month – more than $100,000 to date – to rent a basement studio, with a bathroom, from a neighbor of the Kushners. All this because agents were banned from using any the six point five bathrooms in Javanka’s mansion. Charming. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: The New York State attorney general sued the New York City Police Department yesterday over widespread abuses in how officers handled Black Lives Matter protests last summer, the New York Times reports. The AG, Letitia James, wants a federal monitor to oversee the department’s policing tactics at future protests. She also wants a court to declare that the practices the department used during the protests were unlawful. Get ’em Letitia! Rick Snyder, the former governor of Michigan, was arraigned on misdemeanor charges yesterday in connection with his role in the Flint water crisis. The Times reports thatnhe was charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty. If he is convicted, he faces imprisonment of up to one year or a maximum fine of $1,000. It ain’t much but it’s something. Joe Biden plans to name Jaime Harrison as his pick to lead the Democratic National Committee, the Washington Post reports. A former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Harrison last year raised $130 million in his losing race against Senator Lindsey Graham. Harrison is not expected to face a challenger, and his candidacy was promoted by Congressman James Clyburn, a close Biden ally. Puerto Rican police are investigating the death of a transgender man found with multiple gunshot wounds, NBC News reports. Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín, shot January 9, is the seventh known transgender person to die by violence in Puerto Rico since last February. Advocates say the police aren’t doing enough. Hopefully more awareness on the case will cause them to pick up the pace. JAN 15, 2021 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

After Thursday night’s Fire and Police Commission meeting, the city of Milwaukee still doesn’t have a new police chief. The panel deadlocked in two previous votes on who’ll replace former Chief Alfonso Morales. On Thursday, commission Chair Nelson Soler said commissioners would not take a vote. Instead, he read a statement: "Since September 2020, we have received verbal advice from the city attorney’s office that we can proceed with the search and screening selection of a new chief. ... Since that advice has not been provided in writing, I feel it is imprudent for this board to continue with this process." The commission chief said the legal challenge brought by Morales, who was demoted, adds to uncertainty. READ: Milwaukee Police Chief Demoted Over Tear-Gas Use, Other Concerns Soler said the lack of clear direction on the police chief search is just one of a number of challenges the panel faces — due to a lack of support from city government. He said the commission, whose members are

Welcome back to a new year and a new Nota Bene episode. In this Episode, we’re joined by two U.S. political experts and lobbyists to explore several of the potential issues facing the 117th Congress under President-Elect Biden’s leadership.  My guests today are Elizabeth Frazee and Chani Wiggins of TwinLogic Strategies. Elizabeth Frazee is the Co-Founder and CEO of Twin Logic Strategies, a boutique government relations firm. Elizabeth was named a “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill newspaper and has a 30-year career in Washington that encompasses over a decade working in high-level jobs on Capitol Hill, executive experience at leading tech and entertainment companies and years of successful representation of companies, trade associations and non-profits as a policy advocate and political strategist. Chani Wiggins has leveraged 16 years of federal government experience to assist clients with various policy interests in Congress and within the Administration. Since September 2010, Chani has represented clients with priorities in national security, telecommunications and technology, and energy policies. She also serves as a strategic advisor for the Government & Technology Services Coalition (GTSC), an organization of small and mid-sized company executives that develop and implement solutions for the federal homeland and national security sector. What We Discussed in This Episode: Will we see a more optimistic and productive note in the U.S. in 2021? Is President-Elect Biden likely to work well with both sides of the aisle? What are some issues that will be addressed by this year’s Congress? Where will President-Elect Biden likely focus his energy in the first year? Does President-Elect Biden’s long service in the Senate command greater respect from Congress members? When it comes to environmental issues, is Congress willing to return to passing legislation again? What will happen with international trade? How will cybersecurity and privacy legislation be addressed? Will there be continued scrutiny of technology companies? Resources Mentioned: In a Different Voice by Carol Gilligan Contact Information: TwinLogic Strategies website  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Since September, thousands of farmers have been protesting the new laws that aim to deregulate Indian agriculture. They have clearly stated that these neo-liberal laws will dismantle safeguards, create greater instability, severely affect their livelihoods, and put the country's food security at risk. While simultaneously creating an opportunity for large private corporations to enter and exploit the agriculture sector. Organized by more than 31 trade unions, the protest has drawn support from nearly all Punjabi society segments. These peaceful protests have been met with tear gas, water cannons, and violence by the Indian Police. Yet, the protests continue to grow and have now spread to other Indian cities. The Indian diaspora and their allies have also taken to the street to support the farmer's protests. They are building a powerful solidarity movement globally to fight against the emergence of Hindutva, its politics, and violence. In the united states, Council Member Kshama Sawant is seen as an important ally in this fight. This month She introduced the Seattle city council resolution in solidarity with farmers' protests in India. In February this year, she also introduced the resolution that urged India to uphold the Constitution by repealing the citizenship laws and to stop the National Register of Citizens. Joining us today to discuss the recent resolution in support of the farmer's protest, why she introduced it, and understand the significance and effectiveness of these resolutions is Council Member Kshama Sawant. Sawant is an American politician and economist who has served on the Seattle City Council since 2014. A former software engineer, Sawant became an economics instructor in Seattle after immigrating to the United States from her native India. She was the first socialist to win a citywide election in Seattle since Anna Louise Strong was elected to the school board in 1916. Listen to our last episode here: https://soundcloud.com/user-256643655/politics-podcast-ep-6

Microsoft 365 User Adoption Episode 12: Saving Teacher Time With Class NotebookOur Office 365 User Adoption Podcast highlights real-life stories from schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts on how they’ve successfully rolled out Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams to staff and students.In this podcast episode, we spoke with Rachael Howarth, Vice Principal at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School and Business Studies teacher on how they’re using Microsoft 365 to support students’ learning and save teachers’ time, whether they’re working remotely or in the classroom.Bradford Girls’ Grammar School started using SharePoint in March and April 2020 when UK schools were forced to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.“We started out using SharePoint, but from mid-May, we’ve been using Teams to improve the interaction between teachers and students,” explains Rachael.“Since September, it has been a government requirement that anyone absent from school has immediate access to remote learning, so we adopted Class Notebook to achieve this in an efficient way.”Rachael explains that the school decided it would be a lot easier if teachers planned lessons via Class Notebook so that they could use the resources in the classroom, as well as distributing them to students who were not in school, as well as another cover staff who required access to them.“It’s been working really well. Students have access whenever they need to, and can go back and revise from these resources at a later date.”An example of this in action is a Year 13 Business lesson Rachael shows us during the podcast.“Within this lesson, I have written down some instructions for students. If the lesson was recorded, I could link the video and there wouldn’t be a need for so many words here,” Rachael demonstrates.Support the show (https://www.clouddesignbox.co.uk)

Police are investigating leaked training videos from the governing body that oversees hunting with hounds. In response, Forestry England has suspended licences for trail hunting on its land. Welsh farmers who have used the rivers and streams on their land to diversify into producing hydro electric power say the rug's being pulled from under their feet. A green energy grant which many of them rely on could be scrapped, but they're hoping talks with the Welsh Government on Friday can save it. And after a trial earlier this year, we meet some of the new ‘approved tuberculin testers' qualified to do TB tests on cattle. Since September this year, the Government has introduced more frequent TB testing for cattle in England, with herds in high risks areas in the South West and West Midlands now needing a test every six months. In order to meet the demand for these tests, DEFRA is allowing veterinary practices to train up non-vets to carry them out. Presented by Caz Graham Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

Learning from What We've Lost: Protecting LTC Residents & Staff  “My passion for human rights and elder justice was rekindled.”— Cinnamon St. John, MPA, MA Over the past year, COVID-19 has swept through our nation, ruthlessly claiming lives and nowhere has its toll been felt more than in our nation’s nursing homes. While only accounting for 8% of total cases in the United States,  almost 40 percent of all COVID-related deaths in the United States were nursing home staff and residents. Lawmakers are looking for policy solutions to help stop the destruction within the walls of our nation’s nursing facilities.   In this episode, we’ll talk with Health and Aging Policy Fellow Cinnamon St. John and one of the nation’s leading nursing home advocates, Toby S. Edelman, about the complexities of this issue, along with potential solutions. Part One: ‘Learning from What We've Lost: Protecting LTC Residents & Staff’ with Cinnamon St. John and Toby Edelman In February 2020, the nation saw the first appearance of COVID-19 in a nursing home in Washington state. Nine months later, the coronavirus has spread across the country and over 87,000 nursing home residents and staff have died.  Older adults living in nursing homes have been more likely to die from COVID due to being our oldest, frailest, and sick citizens.  Addressing the issues in nursing homes is complicated because the challenges are wide-ranging -- spanning federal, state, and local levels -- and cross-cutting sectors, all the while being interconnected.  Additionally, COVID-19 potentially exacerbated cracks in the foundations of many nursing homes that existed before the pandemic. Those range from a myriad of staffing issues, such as not having enough nurses on staff and underpaid nursing home direct care workers, to racial inequalities -- where facilities with more racial and ethnic minorities had more confirmed cases and deaths -- to infection prevention and control issues.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 8 out of 10 COVID-related deaths in the United States have been in adults 65 and older. “There are serious consequences for residents if facilities don’t follow infection control rules.” — Toby Edelman, Ed. M., JD Recently, a nursing home in Kansas reported that all 62 of its residents had tested positive for COVID-19 and 10 had already died.  That facility was cited with the most serious level of infection control problems in May 2020, but there is no record of any penalty.  If the facility had corrected its infection control problems, it’s likely that the virus would not have swept through as it did. That's why the rules have to be enforced.  If violations don't lead to a real penalty and a fundamental change in practices, then they're just words on paper, and that is not enough.   Part Two: ‘Learning from What We've Lost: Protecting LTC Residents & Staff’ with Cinnamon St. John and Toby Edelman Infection control experts are currently warning that the surge in COVID-19 cases in parts of the nation is expected to get worse over the coming weeks and months. Nursing homes are in a position where they need to learn from one another’s collective coronavirus experiences to ensure lives are not needlessly lost.  Research has shown that there are a number of best practices that nursing facilities can implement. The trick is pulling the levers simultaneously, which requires a great amount of planning, action, and accountability. “A great society should do great things for its older adult population.” —  Cinnamon St. John, MPA, MA One crucial lever is increasing staffing levels.  LeadingAge recently released a report arguing that paying workers a living wage (not minimum wage or just above minimum wage) would reduce staffing shortages, reduce turnover, improve quality of care for residents, and reduce workers’ reliance on public benefit programs based on need, such as Medicaid. Numerous studies (including this one by previous podcast guest Charlene Harrington) appear to show that understaffing of registered nurses may increase the risk of larger outbreaks. We need to use this increased attention on nursing homes to get to other major changes.  About Cinnamon St. John, MPA, MA 2019-2020 Health and Aging Policy Fellow through the American Political Science Association (APSA) Cinnamon is the Associate Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She designs and manages programs that focus on ensuring optimal health and quality of life for older adults through interprofessional and patient education. Her work at HIGN has helped train over 2,000 Bronx seniors on wellness and disease self-management has strengthened collaboration between a major NYC health system and community-based organizations, and has driven the national and international dissemination of elder care training modules. She has also led the development of a strategic partnership between HIGN and a New York-based long-term care provider as part of the state’s “Workforce Investment Organization” (WIO) initiative. This program is helping to build and support a robust training infrastructure that will enhance the skills and advancement opportunities of long-term care workers in the region. Prior to this placement, she was with the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging in the office of Chairman Susan Collins (R-Maine). For the Committee, Cinnamon helped inform policy and drive the oversight of legislation focused on improving the support infrastructure for older Americans, with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s Disease.   As a former journalist, Cinnamon is passionate about increasing public awareness of the needs of older adults, the challenges that our society is facing in addressing those needs, and the opportunities we have to improve how we care for our aging population. Cinnamon has received a Master’s of Public Administration from the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and an MA in International Peace and Security from King’s College London. Toby S. Edelman, Ed. M., JD Senior Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy Toby S. Edelman has been representing older people in long-term care facilities since 1977. As a Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy since January 2000, Ms. Edelman provides training, research, policy analysis, consultation, and litigation support relating to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Under two grants from the Commonwealth Fund, she evaluated the federal nursing home survey and enforcement system and its impact on state activities and provided technical assistance to states on effective enforcement practices.  In cooperation with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, she recently completed a Commonwealth Fund project to evaluate seven states' deficiency citations for misuse of antipsychotic drugs.  Since September 1999, she has written a monthly newsletter on nursing home enforcement issues.   Ms. Edelman was the lead attorney for a statewide class of nursing facility residents who successfully challenged the state of California's refusal to implement the federal Nursing Home Reform Law (Valdivia v. California Department of Health Services, Civ. No. S-90-1226 EJG (E.D. Calif. 1993).  As a beneficiary representative, Ms. Edelman has testified before Congress and served on federal task forces, technical expert panels, and working groups on nursing home issues.   Ms. Edelman received a B.A., Magna cum Laude, from Barnard College (1968), an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (1969), and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center (1974).  Ms. Edelman is a member of the Washington, DC Bar. About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN  I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘96) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I truly enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home and office visits) then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (’11) and then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor where I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

My fellow Divas, This week we celebrate both an historical triumph and an historical failure. Yes, Donald Trump is about to be exorcised from the White House. Yes, Kamala Harris is set to become the first female, black and Indian-origin vice-president in history. And yet... Over here, across the pond, we have suffered another damaging blow to our democracy. The "Great" British Public, in their seemingly endless capacity for showing their arse, have voted for walking embodiments of crusty sheets, the cringe-inducing, sub-McFly, straight, white nonsense that is Since September to win Little Mix: The Search. We will move forward. But, it will take time. Meanwhile, life goes on. And so does the Week in Diva. Geri Horner's been in the dressing-up box again, Kylie's dropped a banger and we ask the question on everyone's lips: where is Jesy Nelson? Plus, it's once more unto the Bitch, dear friends, with Rich. Chris has another spoopy coincidence for us and we spin the wheel on Excellent or Fine. As always, we love you (especially if you're one of American listeners!) If you are able, please do sign up to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bigdivaenergy (here), so you can become a backer of the pod and get yourself a variety of incredible benefits from merchandise to bonus content. If that's not your thing, no problem, but please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe. And please get in touch via: Twitter @DivaEnergy Insta @bigdivaenergy Facebook @bigdivaenergypod Email bigdivaenergypod@gmail.com Stay safe, stay sassy xxx Support this podcast

Episode 114: It’s Over This is not goodbye. This is just the start of something new. Since September 2018, we’ve been bringing weekly doses of information with regard to cryptocurrency. Now it has come to an end, but also the beginning of something new. Listen to this episode as we share with you the reason why we’re ending the Beards & Bitcoins Crypto Podcast. This is pretty much the goodbye that you have not been wanting to hear but is necessary for our growth. We’ve explained the rationale behind in this episode and we’re sharing with you our plans for the future. The future is bright for everyone of us, especially when it comes to digitalization, decentralization, and making money online. See you, again, soon. Thank you for being with us. This episode is sponsored by Monarch Wallet. Rule your own financial kingdom from the palm of your hand. A team at Monarch is working hard to bring you the one app to access all the best crypto services. They believe in delivering tech, not hype. With the universal decentralized Monarch Wallet, you can buy, store, spend, and earn crypto and with Monarch Pay you can set up and accept recurring crypto payments. Monarch Wallet and Monarch Pay are designed to make receiving and paying recurring crypto payments safer, faster, and easier for consumers and merchants alike. For more information, check out and download Monarch Wallet on App Store or Google Play or head over to MonarchToken.io Unite the Crypto Community! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Beards and Bitcoins—the podcast bringing you news, information, and stories to spread awareness about cryptocurrency. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word by sharing your favorite episodes on social media. And don’t forget to visit our website, grab your favorite Beards and Bitcoins merch, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Please also note we do not provide financial advice. Always do your own research when investing or making financial decisions. Get your daily dose of crypto wisdom on Twitter: @BeardsBitcoins Read more about cryptocurrency on our website: BeardsAndBitcoins.com Join us as we take the discussion further on Telegram: http://t.me/beardsandbitcoins Connect with us on Twitter! BitBoy: @BitBoy_Crypto JChains: @CryptoJChains

Since September 27, Azerbaijan has been waging an all out war on Artsakh, cluster-bombing towns and villages and killing civilians and destroying churches and cultural centers, with the aim to destroy and depopulate the region. The worldwide Armenian Diaspora has come together to fight this existential threat.We’ve read much about the Diaspora’s activities around most of the world, but what about the Arab world? This episode explores some of the challenges and opportunities that the Armenian communities in the Arab world face.To help guide today’s Conversation on Groong, we have with us Prof. Asbed Kotchikian, who is a senior lecturer of political science and international relations at Bentley University in Massachusetts where he teaches courses on the Middle East and the former Soviet space.Prof. Kotchikian is joined by:Katia Peltekian, who has been teaching at the American University of Beirut since 1988. She has published two books which compile newspaper articles and reports from the Genocide years published in the Canadian and British press. Katia has been compiling news for the Armenian News Network Groong since 1999.AndVera Yacoubian, who is the executive director of the Armenian National committee of the Middle East. She’s a PhD candidate in political science and a lecturer at the American university of Beirut (AUB) in politics. Vera also teaches courses on The Armenian Genocide at Haigazian university.Editors: - Asbed Bedrossian - Hovik Manucharyan

  Landaas & Company newsletter  October edition now available. Advisors on This Week’s Show KYLE TETTING BRIAN KILB DAVE SANDSTROM (with Max Hoelzl, Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (Oct. 12-16, 2020) SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC INDICATORS & REPORTS Monday No major announcements Tuesday The broadest measure of inflation showed prices continuing to recover in September after the recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2%, the narrowest of four consecutive monthly gains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 6.7% jump in used car prices accounted for most of the increase from August. Since September 2019, overall prices rose 1.4%, up from 1.3% in August and well below the Federal Reserve target of 2% inflation. Over the year, food prices rose 3.9% and energy fell 7.7%. Excluding food and energy prices, the core CPI rose 1.7% from the year before, unchanged from August. Using CPI data, the Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% benefit increase for 2021, about one-third of the average raise since 1975. (Read our preview of the Social Security raise here.) Wednesday Recovery from the economic collapse in the spring continued to show in wholesale inflation figures from September. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the Producer Price Index rose 0.4% from August, the fifth increase in a row after declines from February through April. A rise in the cost of trade services such as hotel prices led the gains. The PPI rose 0.4% from September 2019, the first year-to-year gain in six months. Aside from volatile food, energy and trade service costs, the index rose 0.7% from the year before. Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims rose for the first time in 11 weeks, signaling a stall in the recovery of labor markets. Claims averaged 866,250, well above the pre-pandemic high, which was 674,000 in 1982. Average claims reached a 50-year low of 208,000 in February. The Labor Department said 25.3 million Americans claimed jobless benefits, up from 1.4 million the year before. Friday With consumer spending driving about two-thirds of the U.S. gross domestic product, accelerated retail spending in September suggested a continued rebound from the medically induced recession. The Commerce Department said spending at stores rose 1.9% from August, the fifth gain in a row and the steepest rise since May. Electronics and appliance stores were the only category of 13 to have lower sales for the month. Gains were led by sellers of clothing, sporting goods and cars. Year-to-year, retail sales rose 5.4%, but the categories showed how the pandemic has shifted shopping patterns. For instance, online retailers saw sales rise 23.8% from September 2019 while bars and restaurants were down 14.4%. The U.S. industrial sector suffered a setback in its recovery with industrial production declining 0.6% in September, the first dip since April, according to the Federal Reserve. Year-to-year, the output of factories, mines and utilities was down 7.3%. Capacity utilization, a measure of potential inflation, also fell for the first time since April. At 71.5% capacity, industries were above the record low of 64.2% four months earlier but remained short of the mark of 76.9% in February and well below the long-term average of 79.8%, which hasn’t been reached in more than 12 years. A preliminary October reading of consumer sentiment suggested lower opinions of current economic conditions. Survey research from the University of Michigan showed a continuing rise in expectations, which still remained far below where they were in February. Feelings toward current conditions declined because of slowing job growth, a resurgence in coronavirus cases and the expiration of pandemic relief payments for millions of displaced workers. MARKET CLOSINGS FOR THE WEEK Nasdaq – 11672, up 92 points or 0.8% Standard & Poor’s 500 – 3484,

Since September 27th there has been a resurgence of armed conflict in the Caucasus between the small nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed enclave of Nagorno Karbabakh, or Artsakh as it’s known in Armenian. The backstory to this decades-old conflict is complex, so be sure to check the documentary films linked to on our website if you would like to do a deeper dive into the historical context. And be sure to check out our previous two-part episode on Armenia, Armenians, and Armenian-ness as well. Our guest is Emil Sanamyan, a fellow at the University of Southern California’s Institute of Armenian Studies.

Suicide is a leading cause of death and major public health problem in the United States.Its consequences often go well beyond the person who acts to take their own life: it can have a lasting effect on family, friends, and communities.Since September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month here in the U.S., it’s a good time to shed light on this topic, which can be especially difficult for many people to talk about.In this episode—part of my End Points series, a mix of end-of-life topics intersecting with culture, science, and more—I speak to some surprising stats about suicide and what’s behind the numbers. Then I dive into risk factors, warning signs, ways to help, and additional resources you may find interesting and useful.And, as usual, I share my daily mortality mantras with you. I say both to myself every morning, usually during the ice cold shower I take shortly after getting out of bed to help wake my groggy ass up and start the day off right. I hope they help you as much as they help me.Sources and other resources: here (scroll down once you're there) ConnectEnjoying Mortality Minded? Please take a moment to rate the podcast and share this episode. It would be helpful and much appreciated as I continue working to turn my vision into reality.You can join me in exploring mortality and its corollaries by subscribing to Mortality Minded wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes and other content are also available on Mortality Minded.If social media's your thing, I’m @MortalityMinded on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or if you prefer to kick it old school, email me at connect@mortalityminded.comThanks for listening. Until next time, stay mortality minded.(Music: Brass Beat by Blake © 2011 licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license.)

Since September 11, 2001, over 63,000 Americans have been killed by illegal alien criminals in the US. The families of the victims of crime committed by these illegal aliens are called Angel Families. Mary Ann Mendoza’s son, Sergeant Brandon Mendoza of the Mesa, Arizona Police Department, was killed on May 12th, 2014 in a violent head-on collision on his way home from work. The killer was a repeat criminal illegal immigrant drunk driving in the wrong lane. On today’s show, Mary Ann talks with Michele Swinick about the accident and how she’s become the voice for Angel Families in the political arena through the organization she founded. Love the show? Rate & Review  http://EverythingHomeRateUs.com VISIT http://EverythingHomeResourcePlatform.com For Mary Ann's Info, All Episodes, To Subscribe & Much More!   ONE Location For All The Information  Five Programs Providing EVERYTHING You Need

Hi Friends! You guys know how passionate I am about funding research for pediatric cancer and the work I do with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, right? Well, you are in for a treat with this conversation! As we continue with our series on Men Making a Difference, I am happy to share today’s guest with you–my new friend Matt Coulter. Matt is the president of the BeYOUtiful Foundation, a (501c3) non profit organization dedicated to helping women of all ages who are dealing with the harsh realities of cancer. Their mission is simple: To provide hope, love and a path to feeling beYOUtiful for girls and women of all ages. By connecting salons & stylists to local survivors, and providing online education (on everything from cutting, styling, utilizing wigs & dealing with chemo hair), they are here from diagnosis to remission and beyond. It was such a treat to sit down with Matt and talk about our shared passion of making a difference in the world of families battling cancer. Since September is Pediatric Cancer awareness month, and October is Breast Cancer awareness month, I could not think of a more appropriate time to shine a spotlight on the incredible philanthropic work Matt and his team are doing. On this episode we talk about: ● How he got started in the non-profit space ● The power of using your spheres of influence to inspire others ● Walking with families who are battling the unthinkable It’s a powerful, inspiring and important conversation that I hope leaves you realizing that there’s more to living an ORGANIZED life than just stuff. P.S. Check out the links below to learn more about BeYOUtiful Foundation and Matt’s other non-profit 143collective. Episode #200! Please help us celebrate our upcoming 200th episode by calling 1-800-509-8171 or visit https://lifeonrecord.com/this-organized-life/ and leave us a message on your favorite episode or what you love about our show– We will be reading your answers live on the air! This service is sponsored by LifeOnRecord – a meaningful audio keepsake of phoned in stories, memories, and well-wishes from family and friends telling the recipient why they are special. For more information visit, https://lifeonrecord.com. Links Mentioned in this Episode WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM |143 COLLECTIVE | DONATE TO PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH Connect with Matt INSTAGRAM Other Promo Codes for You! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOX DONE 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” Please Support Us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls. Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

What has Q been up to since we last did a deep dive into the deep state exposer extraordinaire over on 8chan? Well, it’s a lot. Since September the supposed insider has been redpilling congressional candidates and psychopaths, doubling down on spirituality, and straight up attempting to kidnap the leader of Venezuela.    Tim and Zach dig into the last year of Qanon’s online shenanigans in this first of three huge episodes that ends in an interview with a leading researcher who spends all of his time talking to Qanon followers. Tune in, kick back, and get ready to roll those eyes out of your head as you learn the ridiculousness of this movement that is quickly becoming a major issue in 2020 and will be with us long after the election no matter who wins.   www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast  

Since September 2015, Mark Lacey has served as Chief Executive of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. The trust comprises of eighteen academies, across Wiltshire and Dorset. The Trust serves 3,500 pupils and has a clear and active growth strategy as it seeks to drive forward improvement of its academies, the vast majority of which entered the Trust under sponsored arrangements. The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust has a vision for the growth of thriving learning communities, that provide everyone with the opportunity to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Christian values and service are at the heart of all we do, as we help young people to develop excitement in learning. Mark served as Headteacher in a large challenging primary school in South Bristol. Appointed to headship at the age of 30, Mark led the school from inadequate to good. Key to the success of the school was the relentless focus on creating and maintaining an empowering vision for all members of the school community. Alongside this, development of people was key, and the school developed its own programme of coaching for all staff as well as being recognised as a Gold Level Investor in People. Mark also led the development of the Malago Learning Partnership, a collaboration of 9 local schools. As Chair of the group he guided the development of a highly successful school improvement strategy, an in-depth joint practice development programme and a range of curriculum and assessment programmes. In 2012 he led his school through the academy conversion process. He has also served for a number of years as a governor at a secondary school within the partnership. which achieved its first ever ‘good’ inspection outcome during this time. In addition to his work in school, Mark was very much involved in the development of the Local Leader of Education of education programme in Bristol through the National College, working in a coaching role with Headteachers to support them in the development and growth of leadership capacity; working with Headteachers to find solutions and ways forward within their own organisations. Mark has a Business Degree from the University of Bath as well as a Masters, with distinction, in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Worcester, the latter of which focused on the effective features of collaborative partnerships between schools. Mark has four children of his own and is very active in the work of his local church. www.dsat.org.uk Twitter: @thedsat Linked In: Mark Lacey Mark was involved with new research produced by PrimarySite. It questions how easy it is for multi academy trusts (MATS) to grow and how Covid-19 has made expansion harder. Sustainable Growth in Multi Academy Trusts interviewed and surveyed MAT leaders and experts to get their insight on how MAT could grow. It identifies five important challenges: lack of available schools wanting to join MATs, a risk averse culture, competition from other MATs, a shortage of senior leaders with the right expertise, and limited access to funding to support growth. The research also found that managing immediate issues linked to the pandemic needed to take priority and would slow the growth of MATs plans for growth. You can view the report by clicking here (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sustainable-Growth-in-MATs-Research-Report-FINAL-2-1.pdf).

A website called Rate My Professor allows college students to evaluate their teachers, rating them on their level of difficulty and expertise. Many students, when selecting courses, will look at those reviews and use that information to decide which course to enroll in. These student reviews are highly influential! What one student, who has been through the course, says carries significance for those deciding whether or not to enroll. In his review of Jesus, John the Baptist declared Him “the Lamb of God” (v. 35), a statement that heavily influenced Andrew and John. Jesus then issued this life-changing invitation to His disciples to experience Him for themselves: “Come and you will see” (v. 39). He invited them to come, to walk alongside Him. After spending the day with Jesus, Andrew enthusiastically went to his brother Simon and proclaimed, “We have found the Messiah” (v. 41). Both John and Andrew became influencers, sharing the good news that the Messiah had come. Word of Jesus quickly spread to many others, including Philip, Andrew, and Peter. History now records the disciples’ day-to-day experiences as they walked alongside God’s Son and learned from His example. And Jesus’ influence did not stop with His death, resurrection, and ascension. His life has been recorded in the bestselling book of all time spreading from Jew to Gentile and to every continent. When we share how Christ has worked in our own lives, we influence others. Since September 2, 1981, my life has truly never been the same. Hallelujah! September 2 was the day of my salvation. Tell others how your life has been miraculously influenced by the saving grace of Jesus Christ. >> How has your life been changed by Jesus? Tell someone about it today, in a conversation, with a letter, or even on social media. While you might not write a bestselling book, you can certainly tell someone today Who has influenced your life.

Last week authorities in Idaho served a search warrant on the home of Chad Daybell and confirmed what many had feared for months – young seven-year old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and his 17-year old sister Tylee Ryan are dead.  Since September of 2019 the children have been missing and their mom, Lori Vallow, has been silent about their whereabouts.  That’s why she’s been sitting in a jail cell since February and why her new husband Chad now has a jail cell of his own.  For this week’s podcast we’ll update you on the latest developments with a report from Court TV’s Chanley Painter, who is on the ground in Idaho.  Plus, Vinnie will square off with Court TV regular Judge Ashley Willcott to make the case for this to be a death penalty case.  For the latest updates, tune into Court TV and catch Vinnie and the entire team live weeknights 8-11pm on Court TV Live.   For a complete Doomsday Cult Mom case timeline click here

Emeka’s Money is the first in a children’s anti corruption story book series by Onyi Ough, Step Up Nigeria’s Executive Director. Since September 2018, over 7000 children have read Emeka’s Money storybook and been inspired by Emeka to act with integrity. Now, with funding support from the MacArthur Foundation and creative Direction from Basement Studios, […] The post Ep.39 Emeka’s Money Animated Film – Interview with film producers Onyi Ough & Mbuotidem Johnson appeared first on Step Up Nigeria.

Sara Wegwitz is a Registered Nurse with a specialization in Mental Fitness, Resiliency Training, and Performance Coaching. She specializes in helping individuals and groups build confidence and transform the way that they think through “bite-sized” training experiences. Sara brings over 20 years of experience and education in the fields of critical care, health sciences, program development, facilitation, leadership, and coaching. Since September 2011 her company Tailor Making Health has been offering reputable programs that are tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations and groups. These dynamic programs consistently deliver results. Some of these results include a 40% reduction in sick and overtime costs; a consistent 3:1 ROI on health and wellness programming; gold medals at athletic World Championships; building more resilient and resourceful people; and enhancing workplace cultures. She has a demonstrated and proven track record working with first responders (police and fire), branches of the federal and provincial government, athletes and athletic teams, corporations and non-profit organization To contact Sara - email her at sara@tailormakinghealth.ca

Audrey Wallace, Executive Director of Sachse's 5 Loaves Food Pantry explains the face of hunger today, and the growing needs of fixed income seniors, lower income wage earners, and others who are simply going through crisis. Seated2Serve Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Audrey about the 16 local churches, rotaries, Lion's Clubs, and various organizations that volunteer for everything from supplies to shelving and logistics. Since September of 2015, 5 Loaves Food Pantry has been doling out weekly groceries, and additional monthly staples boxes, and personal care boxes for the people experiencing these needs. Now they offer a diaper bank, and Coffee With a Purpose - roasted, ground, bagged, and sold - on premise, to bring operating revenue into the mission. These days, Wylie Flower and Gift, Wylie Printing, and Massage Bliss in Sachse, among others, are selling Coffee With a Purpose. One $10 pound of coffee equals 28 lbs of food. Volunteer duties are dependent on the day you want to serve. Special needs students get to work at the pantry to learn life and occupational skills they will eventually use to live as independently as possible.Area businesses are encouraged to participate through coffee sales, donations, or volunteers, to keep this great work going. Go to 5LoavesFoodPantry.org to get started, find 5 Loaves on Facebook, or call 469-767-8071 for more information.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.Support the show (https://offbeatbusiness.com/discountmembership/#join)

What?! The Host has become The GUEST in today's show? Is this a Health or Comedy video podcast with today's guest Lucy Tsai?

Show #730   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 27th March 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   PSA DENIES FCA MERGER AT RISK FROM VIRUS FALLOUT "PSA Group said it remains committed to a merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after French media reports said the tie-up could be threatened by economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, which has sharply reduced the market capitalization of both companies." reports Automotive News: "The terms of the deal, which has been described as a merger of equals by both companies, might need to be reviewed, the French financial daily Les Echos said."   https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/psa-denies-fca-merger-risk-virus-fallout   STIMULUS PACKAGE WILL GRANT AUTOMAKERS A LIFELINE "President Trump signed a roughly a $2 trillion stimulus package into law, hours after House lawmakers hustled back to the Capitol to pass the aggressive response to the coronavirus pandemic that has staggered the U.S. economy." reported the Wall Street Journal today. But what about news for carmakers? "Auto industry officials, especially at General Motors, were eager to avoid the appearance of a federal bailout. Sales suffered and the No. 1 U.S. automaker was nicknamed "Government Motors" after its $50 billion bailout in 2009. The final stimulus package contained no benefits targeted specifically at automakers. By contrast, U.S. airlines are set to receive $25 billion for payroll costs in cash grants that do not need to be paid back." says Autoblog: "GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) have halted North American vehicle production until at least March 30, and people briefed on the matter said they plan to extend that into April."   https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-lawmakers-race-to-washington-to-ensure-coronavirus-stimulus-passes-11585318472   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/03/25/coronavirus-stimulus-package-detroit-automakers/   2020 GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 "THE GOODWOOD Festival of Speed has become the most recent motoring event to be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to take place from July 9 to 12, the festival is one of Britain’s most popular motoring events, attracting 200,000 fans annually, from more than 70 countries." according to Sunday Times Driving.   https://www.driving.co.uk/news/events/2020-goodwood-festival-speed-postponed-covid-19/   TESLA REPORTEDLY CLOSING SUPERCHARGERS IN SPAIN DUE TO COVID-19 In Spain, Superchargers are being shut down because they are in establishments that stop operating due to the pandemic. At the time of writing, the following Tesla Superchargers are closed in Spain:   Getafe, Madrid: Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Fuengirola, Malaga: Hotel Higuerón Tarragona: Hotel La Boella Burgos: Hotel Landa. Open between 8 and 22 hours only   CORONAVIRUS SLOWS U.S. PUSH TO PRODUCE LITHIUM FOR ELECTRIC CARS "The coronavirus pandemic is hobbling U.S. efforts to produce lithium, rare earths and other materials used in electric vehicles and high-tech equipment, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's plan to curb Chinese control of the strategic minerals sector."  sayts Autoblog today: "The pandemic is just the latest headache for the lithium industry, with prices for white metal down 37 percent in the past year due to oversupply concerns, according to data from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-slows-us-rare-earth-mineral-projects/   ELECTRIFY AMERICA WAIVES MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEES DURING COVID-19 CRISIS From Tom at InsideEVs: "Electrify America and Electrify Canada have just announced in a tweet that they will be waiving the $4.00 per-month subscription fee for their Pass+ members indefinitely. The tweet cites the fact that since people are traveling less during the COVID-19 crisis, they won't need to charge as frequently, so they won't need the Electrify America network as often an they usually do."   https://insideevs.com/news/406179/electrify-america-waives-monthly-fees-coronavirus-crisis/   GM AND FORD’S EV PRODUCTION PLANS FOR THE US HAVE LEAKED "despite the grand gestures and proclamations of an electric car-centric future from American automakers General Motors and Ford, the two companies’ actual production plans for North America are still centered on large, internal combustion-powered vehicles. According to detailed production plans from GM and Ford that were viewed by Reuters, the two biggest American automakers will be making 5 million petrol-powered SUVs and pickup trucks in 2026, and only 320,000 electric vehicles." says Teslarati: "Putting it mildly, a production target of 320,000 electric vehicles in 2026 is a joke. Both companies, after all, have been insisting that they are all-in on an electric car push. Ford and GM’s upcoming electric cars risk becoming yet another generation of compliance cars. This is a shame, as some EVs announced by the two automakers have the potential to cause some serious disruptions in the auto market. "   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gm-ford-ev-production-plans-leaked/   Is it just the ev pres though? Well no. From Autobblog; "detroit has tried to latch onto the consumer and investor excitement over electric vehicles made by Tesla, whose market value is double that of GM and Ford combined, even though its sales are much smaller. GM executives have been repeating a "zero emissions" mantra since 2017, and the company's website features a prominent commitment to its "all-electric future. GM and Ford expect to produce about 320,000 pure electric vehicles — powered solely by a battery — in North America in 2026. That is nearly 10 times the 35,000 they have planned to build in 2020, but fewer than the 367,500 Tesla delivered last year."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/03/26/gm-ford-truck-suv-sales-electric-cars/   And what about Electrek's take? "Reuters hits the nail on the head, although understating the case: “That may be good for automakers’ finances, but probably not for the environment.” From the looks of things, the Detroit automakers are content to let Tesla own the EV market for most of this decade. That may be good news for Elon Musk, but terrible news for climate change and the air we breathe."   https://ww.electrek.co/2020/03/26/gm-and-ford-plan-to-make-320k-evs-in-2026-less-than-teslas-output-in-2019/#aprd   VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 STILL SUFFERING FROM SOFTWARE ISSUES "Alleged software problems with the VW ID.3 development have been treading the rumour mill recently. Now a spokesperson officially confirmed the issues, while insider information reflects a more dire reality."  writes electrive: "Volkswagen will probably only release a toned-down version of the ID.3 due to continuing problems with software, local media reports. The company wants to stick to the long-communicated schedule with the start of deliveries in summer – VW CEO Herbert Diess had repeated this when presenting the annual figures last week. Now other tones are coming from Wolfsburg: “one or the other planned function” will first be cancelled and then later be delivered via an update, a VW spokesperson confirmed. “Things are not going great”, the spokesman said."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/03/26/volkswagen-id-3-still-suffering-from-software-issues/   From the newspaper: "Company insiders quoted by the paper apparently consider this an understatement. “It’s no longer a laughing matter,” they write. The car is far from being ready for the market, according to the source. Another source is also of the opinion that the company is “not even close to an industrial production process at ID.3”. VW CEO Diess will definitely have a few cars to show this summer, “but we’ll tinker them by hand so that something is there.” This has nothing to do with series production."   2021 BMW 3 SERIES GETS PLUG-IN HYBRID WITH INCREASED EV RANGE "BMW adds  a new plug-in hybrid 330e and 330e xDrive to its portfolio of electrified cars, offering up to an estimated 22 miles of all-electric driving in the 330e; the 330e xDrive with all-wheel drive is estimated at 20 miles." reports Cars.com: "The 330e and 330e xDrive both use the same combination of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine, electric motor and battery producing a total system output of 288 hp. When operating on electric power only in Hybrid mode, the 330e can move at speeds up to 68 mph and when in fully electric mode, the 330e can travel at speeds up to 87 mph, increases of 19 and 12 mph, respectively."   https://www.cars.com/articles/2021-bmw-3-series-gets-plug-in-hybrid-with-increased-ev-range-419858/   NISSAN LEAF AS HOME ENERGY DEVICE: WALLBOX WILL SOON ENABLE IT IN THE U.S. "By the end of the year, there should at last be an entry in the U.S. capable of taking advantage of the Leaf’s potential as an energy device for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) schemes. The Quasar will cost about $4,000—possibly subsidized to less by utility partnerships—and made its premiere for the U.S. at CES in January.  It will be available here later in 2020, according to Wallbox, but it will only be initially usable by those who have a vehicle with native CHAdeMO DC fast charging, like the Nissan Leaf" so says Green Car Reports   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127590_nissan-leaf-as-home-energy-device-wallbox-will-soon-enable-it-in-the-u-s   NISSAN LEAF RESTORES POWER TO 7-ELEVEN STORES TO PREP FOR DISASTERS IN JAPAN "In the past two years, more than 8 million households in Japan have experienced power outages due to natural disasters. In response, Nissan developed a system that uses vehicle-to-grid technology that allows customers to use the Leaf’s battery pack to power buildings." writes electrek: "Since September, the system has been tested using renewable energy stored in an old Leaf battery pack, repurposed for stationary use, and then supplied to 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture. The system is expected to come to market by the end of 2020. In the trials, the Leaf can directly power the building, or the repurposed battery can be charged via solar to either power a building later, or to recharge the car. It’s a multi-directional system."   https://electrek.co/2020/03/26/nissan-leaf-restores-power-to-7-eleven-stores-to-prep-for-disasters-in-japan/   CHEVROLET BOLT EV DISCOUNT OFFERS NEARLY $10,000 IN MARCH 2020 "For the month of March, a Chevrolet Bolt EV discount reduces the price of select 2020 models by up to $9,833, while a second, separate offer includes a $4,750 rebate plus interest-free financing for both 2019 and 2020 models. Notably, the deals are very similar to the incentives offered in January and $6,000 discount offered in February." according to GM Authority: "Shoppers will be pleased to know that both offers appear to be available nationwide. It’s also worth noting that the headlining incentive is even more generous than the $8,500 discount in December."   https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/03/chevrolet-bolt-ev-discount-offers-nearly-10000-in-march-2020/   ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PRODUCTION IN EUROPE GETS BOOST ""The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €480 million loan agreement with LG Chem Wroclaw Energy, the Polish subsidiary of the LG Chem Group that was established to develop the group’s battery production facility in Europe. The financing will be used for the construction and operation of highly automated and innovative manufacturing facilities for advanced lithium-ion (li-ion) cells and batteries for battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs)." reported by Automotive World   https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/poland-electric-vehicle-battery-production-in-europe-gets-boost-thanks-to-eib-loan-of-e480-million-to-lg-chem-wroclaw-energy/   AUDI IS CONSIDERING BATTERY ASSEMBLY IN GERMANY "Audi is planning an assembly plant for electric car battery packs near its plant in Ingolstadt. The cells for this are to continue to come from LG Chem. LG Chem has been a partner of Audi for many years, and the carmaker uses cells from the Korean manufacturer in many PHEV models from Ingolstadt. However, LG Chem is not the only battery supplier for Audi: While the battery in the e-tron 55 quattro consists of LG cells, the e-tron 50 quattro (and its sportback counterpart) uses cells from Samsung SDI." as reported by Chris at electrive   https://www.electrive.com/2020/03/26/audi-reportedly-considers-battery-assembly-in-germany/   FIRST-EVER TESLA MODEL 3 RESPONDING TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS "Kyle Conner (Out of Spec Motoring), the head of our new InsideEVs YouTube channel had a very unique experience today. He was able to ride in a Tesla Model 3 that has the update that allows it to "see" and respond to traffic lights. It's one of the updates that Tesla shared will be coming as part of Full Self-Driving Capability soon." says Steven Loveday: "Apparently, the feature also stops for stop signs. In addition, it lets you know that it has "seen" the light and will be responding so you don't have to wait and wonder."   https://insideevs.com/news/406403/video-tesla-model-3-responds-traffic-lights/   TESLA INTRODUCES POKER GAMES TO ITS ARCADE FEATURE "Tesla have just announced a partnership with China’s biggest developer Tencent, to bring online casino games to the Arcade. It is not yet known exactly which games will be available, but it is thought that this will include the popular Chinese game Mahjong, as well as a form of poker, with the most likely variants being either Texas Hold ‘Em or Pot-limit Omaha." says Motor1.com   https://www.motor1.com/news/406386/tesla-poker-game-arcade/   TESLA CONTRACTS GERMAN POWER COMPANY E.ON FOR GIGA BERLIN PROJECT "Tesla has reportedly hired Germany’s largest electric utility company, E.ON, to design the energy solutions for the company’s new Giga Berlin production plant located in the state of Brandenburg. The announcement that the two companies would work together was made by E.ON’s CEO Johannes Teyssen on March 25. E.ON will be responsible for designing the energy solutions that will power Giga Berlin while utilizing Tesla’s sustainable energy products, according to Reuters." and reported by TEslarati today.   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-power-e-on-energy-solutions   QUESTION OF THE WEEK   How can the EV community all come together at this time to support each other?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 242 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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A while ago we had an opportunity to speak with Nikos Chryssos, our 2019 winner from Greece. Nicos talks about what meeting other EUPL winners means to him, common themes he saw emerging between them, and why books and bookstores hold a special place in his heart. Born in 1972 in Athens, Nikos Chryssos (Νίκος Χρυσός) studied at the Department of Biology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and at the Department of Film Direction at the School of Cinematography ‘Lykourgos Stavrakos’. He is the owner of an old books’ store in Athens. He wrote the novels The Secret of the Last Page (Το μυστικό της τελευταίας σελίδας, Kastaniotis Editions 2009) and New Day (Καινούργια μέρα, Kastaniotis Editions 2018). In 2014 he edited the annotated revised edition of the book Unforgettable Times (Αξέχαστοι καιροί) by Lefteris Alexiou as well as the collected volume Stories of Books (Ιστορίες βιβλίων), both published by Kastaniotis Editions. Since September 2018 he has been the Vice-President of the Greek Section of the ‘International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis’ (ISFNK). Find out more: https://www.euprizeliterature.eu/authors/nikos-chryssos

https://www.lightingthevoid.comLive Weeknights Mon-Fri 9 pm, PacificOn The Fringe FMhttps://thefringe.fmAnanda Bosman is a Visionary, Cosmologist, Semantic Artist, International Researcher & as an Award-winning Musician the Founder of the 432Hz popular & electronic music movement during the 1990’s. Since September 2018 he is also an active Member of the Board of Directors for the non-profit contemporary Arts & Cultures Magazine “New Observations”, NYC/USA, which is dedicated to bringing artists’ voices to the public forum through an innovative guest edited magazine, first time published in 1981.Ananda Bosman’s latest peer reviewed research of 2018 is currently in the process of being published after his presentation at the University of Québec in Montréal, Canada in October 2018. Appearing in international radio broadcasts , TV productions & cinema movies, he is regularly invited as keynote speaker on many international conferences. Since 1990 he has given hundreds of lectures, seminars & workshops all over the world, using state-of-the-art multimedia presentations that rivet the audience. Presenting visionary, scientific, shamanic, spiritual, mythological, & cosmological connections in an exciting and utterly unique way.https://www.steezymusic.com/Dy Steezy Stevie https://www.steezymusic.com/

In this episode of Stay Tuned, “ Politics & Pandemics,” Preet answers listener questions about:  The Trump administration’s response to the growing coronavirus crisis Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year sentence on two charges of felony sex crimes The House’s investigative activity since the conclusion of President Trump’s impeachment  Lee Harvey Oswald, the “alleged” JFK assassin  The guest is David Plouffe,author of A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump and the accompanying YA book Ripples of Hope: Your Guide to Electing a New President. Plouffe served as campaign manager for Barack Obama’s transformative 2008 presidential run and as Senior Advisor to President Obama from 2011-2013. Since September 2019, Plouffe has hosted the Campaign HQ podcast, where he interviews campaign managers, consultants, and political veterans like Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. He lives in San Francisco, where he has played crucial roles in the growth of Uber and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS THE Q&A HOUSE INVESTIGATIONS “Nadler seeks interviews with prosecutors who quit Roger Stone case,”Politico, 2/28/20 “Court Rules Congress Cannot Sue to Force Executive Branch Officials to Testify,”New York Times, 2/28/20 House Committee on Oversight and Reform: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response, 3/11/20 “Republicans’ various election-year investigations of Joe Biden, Burisma and Democrats, explained,”Washington Post, 3/9/20 “John Bolton's book has been delayed until May due to White House review,”CNN, 3/3/20   HARVEY WEINSTEIN SENTENCING “Harvey Weinstein Is Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison,”New York Times, 3/11/20 “‘I Literally Cried’: Weinstein Accusers React to Rapist’s 23-Year Prison Sentence,”Vanity Fair, 3/11/20   THE INTERVIEW BOOKS & PODCAST David Plouffe, A Citizen’s Guide to Defeating Donald Trump,Penguin Random House, 3/3/2020 David Plouffe, Ripples of Hope: Your Guide to Electing a New President,  MacMillan, 3/3/2020 Campaign HQ,Cadence13 via Apple Podcasts, 2019-2020 OBAMA 2008 “A Wizard of Odds Steers Obama’s Campaign,” Chicago Tribune, 6/9/2008 “One of These Men Changed Politics Forever,”Esquire, 3/1/2009 “Charting McCain’s Suspended Campaign,”NPR, 9/25/2008 “Angry White House Meeting Roils Bailout Talks,”Reuters, 9/26/2008 First 2008 Democratic Debate Transcript,New York Times, 9/26/2008 “Obama Might Keep Paulson,”POLITICO, 9/21/2008 “Battle Plans: How Obama Won,”New Yorker, 11/8/2008 OBAMA 2012 “David Plouffe, Obama’s Whiz Kid, Returns to the White House,”Daily Beast, 1/7/2011 “For a Top Obama Advisor, New Strategy and Old Doubts,”Washington Post, 9/27/2011 “From Knife Seller to the President’s Hard Edge,”New York Times,2/20/2012 2020 ELECTION  Plouffe on Amanpour,CNN International, 3/4/2020 Plouffe on Fox and Friends,Fox News, 3/5/2020 “The Worst Prognosticator of 2016 Makes a 2020 Comeback,”POLITICO, 3/3/20 “The Ticket: Beating Donald Trump, With David Plouffe,”Atlantic, 3/6/2020 “Trump’s denialist tweets are the coronavirus reaction we feared,”Vox, 3/9/2020 BIDEN & VICE PRESIDENTS   “Delaware Rivals Join To Bury the Hatchet,”New York Times, 11/8/1988 “With Biden Next Up to Debate, Obama’s Aides Plan Comeback,”New York Times, 10/7/2012 Biden Town Hall,CNN, 2/10/2020 Plouffe Tweet about Trump and Biden,Twitter, 3/4/2020 “Joe Biden's secret governing plan,”Axios, 3/9/2020 “Johnson is Nominated for Vice President; Kennedy Picks Him to Placate the South,”New York Times, 7/15/1960 “It Should Have Been Gephardt,”New York Post, 11/4/2004 “Trump-Biden fracas shows how social media gets mired in fact-check battles,”POLITICO, 3/10/2020

Since September of last year, I've interviewed 25 different guests about their biggest experiences.  This week, it's time I talk about one of mine--the accident.  In high school, I almost died in a serious car crash.  Helicopter life flight, emergency surgery, external fixator, weeks in the hospital, had to learn to walk again--the works.  This week in the show, I talk about it in detail.   In the episode, we cover:   The details of the car wreck. Rehab and recovery What the worst pain of the whole thing was Why I said i would never take pain meds again The emotional and psychological effects that trauma had years later What EMDR is, and my experience with it How my own experience led me to eventually do this show, Life Can Change In A Moment.   Reliving and sharing this story with you hasn't been easy.  Reopened some old wounds.  And going public about it has made me want to puke more than once this week.  But we talk about important stuff, and I feel compelled to bring it to you.

The price of gold, the supreme money, has been steadily rising and topping $1,650. Since September of last year, the Federal Reserve has been printing new money at a voracious pace. While all of this new money is being created, the Coronavirus is affecting economic output. The tinderbox of rising prices continues to heat up.

*)Rise in coronavirus deaths Chinese health officials report a rise in deaths from the coronavirus. Over 1,700 people have now died from the virus and over 70,000 are affected, with almost all cases in mainland China. Five deaths have been reported in the Philippines, France, Japan and Taiwan. *)US thanks Turkey for preventing humanitarian catastrophe in Syria US President Donald Trump thanked Turkey for its efforts to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria. In a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump said Russia should end its support for the Assad regime's atrocities against the Syrian people. A Turkish delegation will visit Russia on Monday to discuss ongoing violence in Idlib's de-escalation zone. *)Video of New Delhi students being beaten goes viral A video allegedly showing Indian police beating students in India's capital has gone viral. Activists at Jamia Millia University released the security camera footage, saying it proves police have used violence against students in the campus. The video was recorded on December 15 during mass student protests against the government's controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. *)UN says armed men kill several in Cameroon’s English-speaking region The UN says at least 22 people, including 14 children, were killed in Cameroon's English-speaking northwest region. It follows clashes, less than a week ago, between Cameroon's army and separatists fighting to break away from the French-speaking nation. Over 3,000 people were killed and 700,000 fled their homes in the three-year conflict. And finally, *)Star-studded concert raises millions for Australia’s bushfire recovery efforts More than $6.3 million has been raised at a concert to support recovery efforts following Australia's bushfire crisis. Queen and Olivia Newton-John were among the artists who performed in Sydney. Since September, hundreds of wildfires across the country have killed at least 33 people and around a billion animals.

Since September 2019, bush fires in Australia have consumed 10 million hectares of land – an area almost the size of England. People have died, homes have been destroyed. The annual season of fires has begun earlier and lasted longer than ever before. Many see it as evidence of climate change, though the government says it’s not as simple as that. Condemned by its Pacific neighbours for inaction, does Australia’s former Ambassador for the Environment fear his nation is becoming a climate pariah?

Since September, Australia has experienced the worst bushfires in our history. The conditions have been described as “apocalyptic” and likened to “an atomic bomb” as fires continue to burn in every state and territory in the country. On New Year’s Eve tens of thousands of Australians found themselves trapped by fire with no power or mobile phone service. We speak to Mamamia’s Editor, Clare Stephens, who was one of them.  The loss of homes, business, wildlife and, at last count, 23 lives, is being mourned all over the world. In this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens discuss what’s happened, why such fury is being directed at our Prime Minister and perhaps most importantly, what can be done to help.  For a full list of where to donate, see the list below:  New South Wales Support your local brigade https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade Support firefighter’s families http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/featured/support-for-firefighter-families Giveit NSW - you can donate money or find specific items that have been requested for donation https://givit.worldsecuresystems.com/items-needed?campaign=50 Mogo Zoo Fire Recovery https://au.gofundme.com/f/mogo-zoo-fire-recovery  Port Macquarie Koala Hospital https://au.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires Victoria Bushfire Appeal for the ongoing support of bushfire survivors https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund https://www.gerf.org.au/donate/  GoFundMe pages have been set up for the Victorian communities of Cudgewa https://bit.ly/2Qr1F3b and Mallacootahttps://www.gofundme.com/f/mallacoota-fires-support-fund Wildlife Victoria https://www.facebook.com/donate/466018984334454/2938373519529456/ South Australia  CFS foundation https://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate Gofundme for Kangaroo Island wildlife recovery and rehabilitation efforts https://bit.ly/37KGQFx  Kangaroo Island Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund  https://bit.ly/2T3dhLy  Adelaide Koala Rescue LTD http://www.akr.org.au/donate  Queensland RFBAQ Donations https://rfbaq.org/donate-to-a-specific-brigade Queensland-government-backed Givit is coordinating donations of items across Australia. https://givit.worldsecuresystems.com/items-needed?campaign=4 General Help Donate blood with the Australian Red Cross https://www.donateblood.com.au/  Australian Lions Foundation https://www.givenow.com.au/australianlionsfoundation  RSPCA https://www.rspcansw.org.au/  Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate  WIRES for animal support and care https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund   

Since September 1, the ongoing fighting between armed groups has forced large numbers of people in Birao, in the north-east of the Central African Republic, to flee their homes. More than 25,000 people – almost the entire population of the town – were forced to flee empty-handed in a matter of hours to makeshift camps, leaving behind homes that have either been ransacked or burnt down. In addition to conflict it faces, the Central African Republic is identified as the most at-risk country in terms of population growth and climate vulnerability. In this episode of the podcast, we have Valérie Petitpierre, the ICRC Head of Delegation in the Central African Republic since 2018. She has worked in the ICRC since 2004 in such varied contexts as Israel and the Occupied Territories, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Yemen. We are also joined by Alejandra Portillo-Tayor, ICRC’s Policy Associate. Hosted by Niki Clark.

Erica Plowman, a flight attendant with Southwest Airlines and has taken her flight experience to a whole new level by co-founding SWATT (Southwest Animal Transport Team) where she and her partner Elaine Brown and over 1,100 volunteers donate their time to rescue animals.  They collaborate with Fosters, no-kill shelters and rescues pulling animals from high kill shelters to transport them to their forever homes. Since September 2017, SWATT has transported more than 160 animals and that number is intended to grow.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. Sara Gleason, an associate professor in the UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Development. Since September is suicide prevention month, they discuss warning signs of potential suicide and resources for suicide prevention. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since September is collaboration month, I want to share with you how to find the right collaboration partners. It's very important to be Yoked - as the Bible says - with the right person who has your best interest at heart and you feel the same towards them. Take it from me, I've worked with the gamut; from someone who started out on fire but fizzled out to an overbearing yet underwhelming partnership that I couldn't want to close the door on. But I've also been blessed to meet and work with some of the greatest people on earth. I'll show you have to pick the best and leave the rest on this episode. If you're feeling overwhelmed about choosing a partner and need a little guidance, plus are wondering how collaborations can work for you, let's chat. Schedule your Online WOW! Assessment today. We'll look at where you're missing out on clients and how collaborations can help you attract more of the right people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unmarketyourbusiness/support

This Girl is going to OVARYAct today….. Since September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Daisy brings on Maria Camacho, a Cancer warrior and Survivor wanting to Tell Every Amazing Woman to check their ovaries! Last year, Maria enlightened us on episode 016, on how to BEAT this silent killer. But this year she tells her personal inspiring story how she beat it and wants to encourage women to OVARY ACT!  She wants women to not only to worry about the  “pair but check down there”! Like many amazing things in life that we take for granted, this month This girl Daisy along with Maria Camacho want to make sure that you do not take your ovaries for granted! Maria Camacho is not only a life long friend but she is a licensed dietician that has lived a more than average healthy life, overly educated about the subject of cancer since she lost her sister to breast cancer, so she wants to spread the good news and help woman get an early detection since it can save their lives!  Maria wears the color TEAL proudly not only to create awareness, but more because she wants to: TELL EVERY AMAZING WOMAN!!!! The statistics are alarming with almost 80% of women diagnosed in advanced stages of ovarian cancer, when prognosis is poor.  This horrible disease will take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year.  Here is a great PSA about OVARY action:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb8mCT9y_ZA For more information, you can also listen to Episode 16: Silent killer, where Maria began teaching us what symptoms to look out for and how to BEAT ovarian cancer.  Check out Maria's instagram, @ choice_nutrition, DM if you are OvaryActing!!! This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today – to get the latest episodes and leave me a review! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard @pocketfulofdaisy or check out website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Since September is World Sexual Health Month, I hosted Max Sheffield-Baird on Keep Them Coming this week. They shared a lot about their journey, including healing past trauma, exploring kink, why pronouns matter, and how the power of story can transform us. A night of incredible storytelling by Amanda Palmer at her June concert got both of us in the feels. AFP said, “If you can share your story, you must.” So thank you to Max for sharing their story with all of us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Discover the true meaning of the 21 and why you have incarnated on planet Earth during the 21st century. Truth is not about the words, but a far more blissful experience. Since September 2019 resonates to 21 as well, a powerful window of opportunity is available to you now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWzQv3l7TM&feature=youtu.be  

Are we a nation of AOCs? Thank Howard Zinn for the seeds he planted 40 years ago.At some point, Howard may have his Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson, Jeff Epstein moment. We will come to grips with the fact that we bestowed praise, honor, prestige, and societal reverence on a human dumpster fire. This book is a step in the right direction.Enjoy this chat with Mary Grabar and go purcase twp copies of Debunking Howard Zinn. One for you and one for that special educator or student in your life who fawns over Howard with the kind of incurious faith that would make him blush.Some tidbits:—“This country was founded on white supremacy”—BETO (aka Robert Francis) O’ROURKE at a Nashville campaign event, July 2019—“We are living in visible fascism ascendant. (I say visible, because those paying attention watched it survive and thrive under the protection of the state for decades (see Howard Zinn, A People’s History of the United States.)”—ARMED ATTACKER who tried to bomb an ICE detention center, July 2019—“White America needs to face the roots of inequities and the fact of systemic racism all around us. It’s the air we breathe.”—PETE BUTTIGIEGE in an NPR interview, July 2019—Since September 2018, 84,000 teachers have downloaded lessons from the Zinn Education Project and since 1980 2.5 million copies of A People’s History of the United States have been soldWe discuss how this man was able to do so much with so little...Truth + Character + Wisdom = Prosperity.*******************************************************************WHERE YOU CAN WATCH/LISTEN/READ MY CONTENT:► SPOTIFY - bit.ly/ohyspotify► iTUNES - bit.ly/ohyitunes► YOUTUBE - bit.ly/ohyyoutube► GOOGLE PODCASTS - bit.ly/ohygoogle► SPREAKER - bit.ly/ohyspreaker► MEDIUM - bit.ly/ohymedium► QUORA - bit.ly/ohyquora► INSTAGRAM- @Oohaleyeah► FACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/7tA4N6► TWITTER- https://goo.gl/85RFf2► PAYPAL- www.paypal.me/OHHALEYEAH► TruthSeeker Newsletter- bit.ly/ohytruthseekerPLAYLISTS► THE CLIMATE SCAM► https://goo.gl/nndfC4► THE EDUCATION SCAM ► https://goo.gl/THvGvn► THE ABORTION SCAM► https://goo.gl/8HbBGx► THE MEDIA SCAM ► https://goo.gl/113Rts►THE GENDER SCAM► https://goo.gl/CSDHvG► THE SCIENCE SCAM► https://goo.gl/JuATSE► MUSLIM JIHAD & THE ISLAMIC CALIPHATE ► https://goo.gl/HzRTy4► FEMINISM IS CANCER► https://goo.gl/nsnGJN► COMMUNISM, FASCISM, SOCIALISM, PROGRESSIVISM ► https://goo.gl/kZGSAA► SUNDAY SCHOOL ►►THAT'S RACIST!► https://goo.gl/nDSuFn►LIVESTREAMS►PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to support this channel.********************************************************************Youtube DE-MONETIZES ALMOST ALL OF MY CONTENT. Apparently, advertisers prefer buyers that watch cat videos and "woke" Buzzfeed content and not mature, educated, sentient adults.If you enjoy this content, please support my channel:➜Patreon Page has just been launched. I post all of my preparation notes on this page & would love your support:https://www.patreon.com/OhHaleYeahPAYPAL ONE TIME DONATION: paypal.me/OHHALEYEAH********************************************************************All footage taken falls under ''fair use'' of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998). Therefore, no breach of privacy or copyright has been committed. Freedom of speech is the ability to speak without censorship.***************

Since September 11, Australia has enacted over 80 counterterrorism and national security laws. The laws are often controversial although usually passed quickly through Parliament. The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) reports on whether such laws are necessary, proportionate to the threats that caused them to be enacted, and comply with human rights standards and international law obligations. The role has been described as “an important and valued component of Australia’s national security architecture”. Lowy Institute Research Fellow Dr Rodger Shanahan had a conversation with the current Monitor, Dr James Renwick SC, where they discussed the role of the INSLM and two laws under his review: the so-called ‘encryption laws’ that allow security agencies to access encrypted messages; and the laws that lead to automatic loss of citizenship by dual citizens who engage in acts of terrorism. Dr James Renwick SC is a member of the NSW Bar with a general commercial and public law practice, and particular interests in appellate, disciplinary, national security and inquiry work. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Australian National University and since 2017 has been the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor.

2/6/2019 Twelve Moments: Stewardship Zen Buddhist Tradition with Mary Carol Edwards For the month of February, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation on the topic of "Stewardship" in the Zen Buddhist tradition, led by Mary Carol Edwards.  This program preceded our 2019 Symposium "Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis" taking place February 28 through March 2 at the Rothko Chapel and University of St. Thomas. To learn more, click here.  About the presenter: Mary Carol is a lay entrusted dharma teacher at the Houston Zen Center. After exploring various faith traditions, she began practicing Zen Buddhism in the Soto lineage in 1998. She also has a calling for environmental restoration, particularly wetlands. She was a stormwater wetland specialist for Texas A&M Extension Service for 8 years, and recently started on a new path as a wetland plant farmer. Mary Carol has deep roots in Texas as a 9th generation native, and loves to see nature and the dharma flourishing in Houston. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a contemplative practice focusing on different spiritual or faith traditions featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about specific spiritual and faith traditions and experience a contemplative practice.

Through extensive research and a broad knowledge base on different financial institutions, e3 believes there are specific types of life insurance companies that offer specific types of life insurance contracts with certain beneficial features to a conservative saver or entrepreneur. A highly trained financial professional can use these contracts to offer a tremendous alternative to traditional banking methods.Please understand that e3 is not actually creating a real bank for our clients or communicating that life insurance companies are the same as a bank. Rather we are attempting to design a financial vehicle that can mimic certain banking functions in one's personal & business economy - like financing big ticket purchases and controlling where your cash flow is stored before you utilize it. If properly designed and monitored frequently by a financial professional who is well trained in cash flow strategies and alternative asset classes, your opinion of whole life insurance may change significantly.This podcast episode will provide you specific information regarding The Moriarty Family Bank. Since September 2009, John Moriarty has structured a private banking system for both personal and business utilization. In less than eight years, this system has allowed the Moriarty's to store over $1.27 Million in four different policies. There have been 20 policy loans taken for various purchases, strategic investments, and every day needs of an entrepreneur and his family. Meanwhile, $1 Million+ of loan repayments have flowed back to the system and a total of $14 Million in life insurance coverage has been created to create a multi-generational legacy! The entire time these funds are working for the Moriarty Family earning a conservative 3-4% (non-taxable) while the Moriarty's are using their money!All of the data is located on that page as well as access to the eBook "Building Your Own Privatized Banking System." If you desire to learn more about how to create your own privatized banking system, feel free to contact e3 ConsultantsGROUP at info@e3wealth.com , via Twitter @e3wealthstl or visit our Facebook Page @e3consultantsgroupThank you for listening to our podcast.

Ep 8 - First Aid Eric –Welcome to episode #8 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…First Aid!  My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show.  I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm.   I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and I am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis.  My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to prepare for various unexpected situations daily. Andrew Intro - My name is Andrew and I can usually be found hosting Canadian Patriot Podcast live on Youtube monday nights at 9pm eastern. In addition to recording the number one podcast in Canada, I run a firearms training and accessories tax shelter, Ragnarok Tactical. We deliver training for competition shooters, first aid training, and sell everything from boots to barrels, to tourniquets and and tacos.In real life I work a 9-5 job leading a team in information technology and raising a young family. Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, ,  and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, First Aid and its role in preparedness. WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY for preps   Andrew - I just had some forced leave from work so we installed new networking equipment at home including a battery backup, and prepped a few thousand 223 cases for reloading. We also cleaned and reorganized our cold room and removed all the “expired” food and made sure that all the shelf stable items were organised so the items that would reach end of life soonest are at the front. We also rotated and verified the water storage, we have 1 week on hand and are working towards 2 weeks .   Ian -  Holiday season slows down most preps.  Solstice dinner got cancelled, but still had to run our gift day and feeding with no power.  Got to do a dry run on a ‘grid down’ scenario due to the power outage we will talk about below.  Cut up a few trees with the help of a neighbour that fell. Topped up feeders and waterers. Bucked up the trees also downed by the arborist from last episode.  No shortage of firewood this year! Tested the efficacy of my backup water system. Shortcomings noted in power cable line for genny, and using the UPS for cell phones.  Fridges were fine. My mother mentioned I should get a genny… Clearly not watching the podcast….   Eric -  I filled a pile of orders for Rapid Survival, the Christmas rush is officially here. . . So that cleared out a bunch of room for some new toys. Did some research on new gear and will be bringing in some new radios for the new year. Of course one or two of those will need to make their way into my packs.   News - Ian - https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/150000-people-in-bc-are-affected-by-power-outages-right-now-due-to-high-winds-up-to-100kmhour Ironically podcast delayed due to power outage.  Solstice dinner got cancelled due to about 200+ trees in my neighbourhood going down.  Friends still without power. Major grid damage on the island. Eric - https://www.richmond-news.com/news/richmond-school-district-to-put-350-000-towards-emergency-preparedness-1.23535369 Dec 13, 2018 Richmond School District to put $350,000 towards emergency preparedness. By the end of February, supplies are expected to be distributed to all Richmond schools and will ensure they are prepared for multiple days following an emergency. Supplies will include water, food, rain ponchos, solar blankets, first aid and staging area supplies. “Since September 2018, meetings have been held with school district administrators, health and safety committees, parent advisory committees, stakeholders, the City of Richmond Emergency Preparedness Team and the R.C.M.P,” said a statement from the Richmond School District. Main topic- Basic and advanced First Aid (Subject matter expert imported for this one) Intro to Andrew - Andrew’s background / bio / qualifications   So I was in the Canadian Forces for about 5 minutes, I didn’t do anything cool and I never deployed. I did however take the Army’s idea of a first aid course. I also keep my Red Cross Standard First Aid up to date with a renewal every 2 years, I’ll be recertifying in January or February. I have to have that to run ranges on military bases which I do regularly for the Ontario Rifle Association, plus it probably helps to have for my day job. Advanced first aid courses I’ve taken Spent Brass Training Solutions LLC Tactical First Responder Trauma Course – 2018 American College of Surgeons Bleeding Control Basic v 1.0 – 2018 Questions we plan to ask:) -What is the minimum qualification level a prepper should aspire to reach?   WCB level 1? EMT Training?, is CPR C enough etc? A - As much as possible. College Paramedic courses are probably overkill and requires 2 years of study. Standard First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Stop the Bleed/Bleeding Control Basic are probably going to cover 90% of what you can expect to deal with day to day. But more is always better. -What is the Minimum equipment list, other than the standard ouch pouch?  Ie: stacks of gauze , truck kits, Chest seal, Medical stapler, israeli bandage, (sprinkle on Hemo agents)  Explain the utility and likelihood of need for each. Maybe Epi-Pens? A - Please don’t use sprinkle on Hemostatic agents, the technology is out of date and less effective.As with most things it depends. 3 Factors Cost Size Scope of Practice 1 Cost How much can you afford to buy? How many kits do you need? Are they different? I keep 3 different IFAKs. CarEnough for 1 to 2 people with major trauma likely to be encountered in a Motor Vehicle Collision Work/Range BagEnough for 1 person with major trauma Range beltSmall on my belt enough for one person with a small trauma, like 1 bullet hole We’re also working on building home and vehicle trauma kits with more stuff to deal with greater number of casualties following the use of an IFAK, basically additional trauma supplies plus supporting tools for longer periods of care. IFAK - Individual First Aid Kit - Contents Airway (training)Nasopharyngeal Airway, 28 French + lube BandageEmergency Bandage aka Israeli bandage 4” or 6” CuttingShears - airport friendly HemostaticQuikClot Combat Gauze Celox Gauze Occlusive DressingsFoxseal PPEGloves TourniquetCAT 2 Size How big is the kit? Can you carry it with you? Does it stay at home or in a vehicle? The largest kit in the world is not helpful if its 100 yards away and you’re bleeding out. 3 Scope of Practice What are you trained, comfortable, and “allowed” to perform? What about keeping things that you can’t use but a Doctor, Nurse, or EMT could? What if you’re SOL and have to do it to save a life? For example I will not do rescue breaths on non-family members. I’ll do compressions or what ever but I don’t know where they have been. The time to figure this out is now, not when you come on to a scene.   Ian -  (Fentanyl second hand poisoning)   -Cheap place to buy bulk consumables such as gauze?  Brands to avoid?   Ian - (Ono Safety supply)   -Combat first Aid courses, any in Canada?  Describe what is taught…. A - Ragnarok Tactical partnership with Spent Brass Training Solutions LLC Tactical First Responder Trauma Course Last year it was two days of scenario based and hands on training. This year we’re likely to get Val back up to do two 1 day courses early in the year. Dates and cost TBD. Topics of Instruction Combat Mindset Physiological Response to Combat Preventing and Treating Common and Non-Combat Related Injuries Litter, Drags and Carries Basic Anatomy and Location of Major Arteries Identifying and Treating the Different Types of Bleeding Identifying and Immobilizing Broken Limbs SCAB and Treating Compromised Airway Treating Gun Shot and Knife Wounds Improvised Treatment Methods Constructing your Personal IFAK   Dispel some myths.   Tampon and Maxi-pad use:) FIsh Antibiotics as a field expedient amoxycillin? Ian - Some recommended books. Where there is no Doctor  - David Werner Where there is no dentist -  Murray Dickson Medicinal herbs - Rosemary Gladstar John “Lofty” Wiseman - SAS and URBAN survival manual First AId Manual Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE   INVENTORY OF FOOD, EXPIRY DATES.  You will need the space! Good idea of what you have. Chance to clean house and organize. Rotating food to use oldest first.  Give almost expired stuff you will never likely use to food bank. …...Food good past expiry, Only buy what you will use.  Ie spam? Shout Outs. Ian -  The travelling prepper.  Always keeps me on my toes with good challenges and questions Eric - Dean from Canadian Prepper Network, we’re working on getting him on to discuss HAM radio. Episode Closing Eric - Listener Email Review, and answering of questions sent in.  If you want to send in a question, email, or suggest a topic. Email from Alan -   Good afternoon Eric and Ian,   Just wanted to say thanks for putting this out!   I'm also a Southern Ontario Native (west of London). Haven't had my HAM licence for a few years but interested in  getting it back.   I've been prepping at various stages and phases for nearly 25 years now. It started in scouts when I got lost in the woods on a hike and had to spend the night.   In my 'spare time' I hunt, fish, teach first aid, and build towards self-reliance.   I truly appreciate the Canadian perspective of prepping. I listen to a few American podcasts as well. The differences are STAGGERING.   One of the first times I ever put my plans into place was during the 2003 blackout. I was a 2nd tier responder affiliated with local fire and EMS teams (volunteer) and spent almost 48 hours helping prevent life-threatening emergencies.   EDC, first aid, and SIP preps  are my primary areas of focus.   Keep up the great work. I appreciate the effort you guys put in. I'm looking at rapidsurvival.com right now and planning my first purchase!   Thanks guys,   Alan Ian - Itunes review?   Outro Eric -  I’m going to bring episode 8 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. . . Ian where can people find the show online? Ian- You can find the podcast on Itunes and Podbean, and spotify.  Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us.   You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.  Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to “The Island Retreat “ and click the notifications tab.  That gives you alerts when we are going live. Eric –Ian how can people reach you? Ian -  theislandretreat@gmail.com,   Andrew - Contact info? https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ and http://canadianpatriotpodcast.com/ Eric – Please  check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or just can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, where we will talk about Water needs, storage, and disinfection..   Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!

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Rev. Francene Young, Christian Tradition Wednesday, December 5, 2018 For the month of December, the Rothko Chapel presented a contemplative practice on the topic of "Justice," led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Rev. Young led participants in reflections on passages related to the theme of justice from three different interpretations of the Bible, while providing prayers for families on the border. About the presenter: The Rev. Francene Young is the current Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the Vicar at St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. While working as a Vice President in Human Resources for a global energy company, she attended the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Iona School for Ministry. After successfully completing the three-year program, Francene was ordained a Transitional Deacon in 2011 and a Priest in January 2012. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, she attended the Baptist church until being introduced to the Episcopal Church at age seventeen. After participating in a citywide Episcopal youth group in the Diocese of Ohio, Francene and her five younger siblings were confirmed in the Episcopal Church. When she was a junior in college, she led a parish on Cleveland's near west side during their transition between vicars. In the church, she has served as Senior Warden, Treasurer, Head of Lay Ministries, Verger, Christian Formation instructor, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Francene has a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and an undergraduate in Social Services from Cleveland State University. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a contemplative practice focusing on different spiritual or faith traditions featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about specific spiritual and faith traditions and experience a contemplative practice.