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The Hustle Sanely Podcast
282: 6 Habits to Keep Your Home Running Smoothly

The Hustle Sanely Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 21:04


Okay, Hustle Sanely Squad, let's be real: when your home feels chaotic, it's tough to focus on anything else, and I'm a big believer that your home should feel like a safe haven, not a source of stress.In this episode, I'm sharing 6 simple habits that help keep our home running smoothly without spending hours cleaning or organizing every day. In today's episode, we chat about:A quick system that keeps clutter from piling upWhy a shared family calendar is a total game-changerHow simple home routines can lower stress and boost peaceThink: low-effort, high-impact routines that make your space feel calm and manageable

ExplicitNovels
Lords of Eros: Part 12

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025


The Dungeon of Despair: Toshia & Sarah must escape a dungeon & its denizens.In 13 parts, By BradentonLarry - Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Sarah reeled from the aftershocks of her intense orgasms, stunned by how much cum had been pumped into her and onto her. As the tentacle slipped away from her mouth it spilled quite a lot of the sweet juice all over her tits. Grinning to herself, Sarah ran her hands over her body, rubbing the cum into her skin and pinching her nipples. She thought of Toshia and hoped she was having as much fun. She opened her eyes to see what her lover was up to.Smiling blissfully and covered in shiny cum, Toshia was being drawn toward a dark thing, a black ball with a single great eye and a maw lined with jagged teeth. The thing extended a long prehensile tongue, which Toshia grasped and drew to her mouth. Apparently unaware of the danger, Toshia was pulled ever closer to those deadly teeth.Finally, Sarah found her voice, yelling, "Toshia! No!"Toshia ignored her, and proceeded to suck on the slender tip of that tongue as if it were a cock or a nipple.Sarah struggled against the tentacle wrapped around her waist, paying no attention to the fact that more tentacles were snaking up between her legs. When she saw that the thing wasn't going to release her, Sarah splashed water at Toshia and the thing that held them. She shouted again, "Wake up, Toshia!"Then, just as it seemed the creature was about to devour her love, Sarah noticed some splashing on the other side of the monster. There was a flash of steel in the wan light of the cavern, and the black orb was cut in two, diagonally, right through that hideous eye. Toshia fell into the water and Sarah felt the tentacles slip away and the big one around her waist slacken.Sarah saw a big man standing there in full, metal armor, and with a huge sword black with tentacle-monster blood, then noticed another armored man a bit further back, but her attention was drawn to Toshia who was spluttering and splashing next to the thing's body. Shoving her way out of the grasp of the dead limb around her waist, Sarah crossed to Toshia and hugged her. She held her tightly and asked, "Are you okay, babe?"Toshia was laughing. "Yes," she said. "You are seriously covered in cum, baby."Relieved, Sarah released Toshia."Are you ladies uninjured?" asked a gruff voice. Turning, they saw that the man with the sword was not exactly human. He was built like a tall bodybuilder but had greenish skin, a slightly jutting under-bite that allowed two pronounced lower canines to protrude, a broad nose, prominent brow, thick, short-cut, black hair, several quite noticeable scars, and large pointed ears."Yes," Toshia answered for them. "I think we're fine.""That thing was about to eat you," Sarah finally said. "This man saved you."Toshia frowned, "What? We were just having fun.""You were charmed, no doubt," said a lilting feminine voice. A slender, dark-haired woman waded through the water toward them. She had a bow in her hands, and she also had pointed ears, though hers were quite different from the man's. Sarah identified her as an elf immediately, an undeniably beautiful elf, who said, "The lurkers ensorcel their prey, have their way with them, and devour them, their victims believing they're having a wonderful time all the while.""Lucky you came along when you did, then," Toshia said. She was looking sadly at the blood and remains that were already washing away toward the nearest runoff point."Yes, thank you," Sarah said, much more enthusiastically.The second man, a tall human wearing proper chainmail and carrying a sword and shield not much different from Sarah's, had come up and stood quietly, though he seemed to be admiring Toshia and Sarah's naked bodies."Everything okay out there?" called a woman's voice from the other side of the pond, where Sarah could see at least three more figures."Yes," shouted the big greenish guy. "We'll be right back."The pretty woman said, "I'm Rayna, this is Gul, and the quiet one is Tohl. Perhaps you would like to clean up and join us and the rest of our party. We were just about to make camp."After she and Toshia shared a glance, Sarah said, "Yes, that would be nice. Thank you. I'm Sarah, and this is Toshia."Rayna smiled and nodded. The heavily armored guy, Gul, said, "Watch the middle; it gets deep."Moving away from what was left of the "lurker," Sarah and Toshia quickly but thoroughly washed themselves, though Sarah expected lurker cum would be leaking out of their asses for days. They hurried over to collect their gear and carried it all around the side of the pond until they came to the lichen covered ledge the others had chosen for their camp.In addition to the three they'd already met, there was a blonde woman with an odd-looking guitar, wearing a short skirt and a very flattering bodice, a redhead wearing what looked like a dominatrix's suit of shiny black leather, which happened to show off some lovely cleavage, a male elf wearing dark robes, and a man no more than half Sarah's height who was pacing back and forth in what Sarah thought of as more traditional leather armor. Every one of them, except the elf in the robes, was armed. The sexy redhead was saying, "Isn't this awfully close to the water?""The lurkers are solitary hunters and would have scared off or eaten any other predators," replied Rayna."How do you know this stuff?" asked the short one.Rayna sighed, "You might find it helpful to read up on the lore of the region now and then, Shift."Just then, they noticed Toshia and Sarah. Both Gul and Tohl promptly moved to help them up out of the water."Sarah, Toshia, welcome," Rayna smiled. "This is Vespula, Quislin, Zasterfel, and Shift," she said as she indicated the blonde woman, the redhead, the robed youth, and the short guy, respectively."Please, call me Zas," said the robed one with a warm smile.Sarah smiled and nodded her head. She was amused by the fact that she and Toshia were standing there, dripping wet and completely naked, in front of a bunch of fully clothed characters out of a fantasy movie as if it were completely normal. In fact, nobody seemed to think the situation odd."Make yourselves comfortable," Vespula said with an appreciative smile."Thank you," Toshia said as she put her armor and weapons on the soft mat of lichen and sat cross-legged. She gave a smile to the pretty blonde, who passed her a pair of apples from a backpack."Yes, thank you," Sarah added as she also took a seat, and an apple from Toshia. "Especially you, Gul. You got there just in time. You saved our lives.""It was nothing." Gul waved his hand as if to brush the praise aside."At least mine," Toshia said. "Thank you.""Well, we have something of a tradition," the redhead smiled mischievously. Sarah could now see that she too had elven features. "Whenever one of us saves another's life, ""There's no need for that," Gul grumbled. Sarah was sure the big green guy was blushing.After shooting Sarah a wry smile, Toshia said, "Oh, I'm pretty sure we'd be happy to honor your tradition."Knowing they were in Eros, Sarah thought, and was sure Toshia agreed, it was a safe bet the tradition Quislin had in mind was sexual in nature. So, it wasn't a surprise when, after a bit of prodding from his companions, Gul stood and began to take off his armor. Quislin and Vespula got up and helped him, but surprisingly refrained from engaging in any kind of foreplay with the big fellow.Soon, Gul was standing in front of them, a model of buff not-quite-human masculinity. His chest was broad and muscular. In fact, most of his body was muscular. There were also quite a lot of scars, which somehow only added to his appeal. Between his legs was a generous cock, not the longest Sarah had seen in Eros but perhaps the thickest. The unusual color of Gul's skin made him seem a bit more exotic."There you go girls," Vespula said with a twinkle in her eye. "Show him your gratitude."Toshia led the way, crawling on all fours the short distance until she was kneeling in front of Gul. Sarah followed close behind. Though Gul was quite a bit taller than them, they were still at a good level to lean in and begin kissing and running their hands over Gul's generous endowment. This wasn't the first cock they'd shared like this, that had been Don's, but it was the biggest. Sarah enjoyed watching Toshia sucking on the fat head, and then kissing her, tasting his precum in her mouth. She liked the way his cock got hard between the two of them, their lips, tongues, and hands moving on it.Sarah took Gul's thick shaft in hand and sucked the big head into her mouth, tongue playing over its slit. Her hands moved up and down on his spit-covered organ as Toshia bent under to kiss and fondle his heavy balls. She couldn't deepthroat him but wondered if Toshia wanted to try. Still, she bobbed her head on him a bit, her hands squeezing tightly. Sarah looked up at him and saw Gul watching her intently. This made her happy.Then Sarah let the big cockhead pop out of her mouth and rubbed it against her face. Toshia came up for air, kissing and licking her way up to Sarah, where she joined her partner in rubbing her face on the darker green glans.Toshia smiled up at Gul and said, "Why don't you lie down so we can really show you how grateful we are?"While the big guy hurried to comply, Sarah looked around to see that the others were watching them, but not just watching, of course. Vespula had pulled her blouse down to free a pair of lovely breasts, one of which she was squeezing while her other hand was busy under her skirt. Quislin, whose outfit now seemed to be crotchless, had a cock in either hand, Tohl's in the right and Zas's surprisingly large one in the left, while the men on either side of her each had a hand on her crotch, one apparently fingering her cunt and the other stroking her clit. Sarah guessed they had done this before. Rayna was watching them intently as Shift (the only one who wasn't watching her, Toshia, and Gul) was on his hands and knees between her legs, licking her. The expression on the pretty elf's face told Sarah the little guy knew what he was doing.By the time Sarah tore her eyes off the others, Toshia was leaning over Gul making out with him, an experience Sarah would soon find out was quite interesting and not at all unpleasant. Meanwhile his hard, thick cock was left unattended. With a smile, Sarah crawled over, ran her tongue up the length of that impressive organ, and straddled Gul's waist. Reaching under herself, she raised the heavy cock and pushed its flared head up into her very ready cunt."God! That feels good!" Sarah breathed. She slowly sank down on the thick shaft, feeling her cunt opening, filled wonderfully by Gul's sex. Then his head was against her cervix, and she began to work up and down on that glorious cock. She braced her hands on his strong abs as she adjusted to his girth and the intense feeling of fucking him. Soon, though, she was riding him more vigorously, hands squeezing her own tits tightly as she rode that column of flesh harder and faster.Meanwhile, Toshia had turned to watch Sarah, an expression of combined lust and love on her face. Then Gul said something, Toshia smiled at him, and said, "Okay!" In another moment, Toshia was straddling his face as he began licking at her cunt and clit with what looked like a long, strong tongue. Sarah found herself watching those two sharp canines as they brushed against Toshia's smooth thighs.Then Toshia was reaching out to pull Sarah toward her. Sarah propped herself up on Gul's broad pecs, still riding his cock, as Toshia drew her in for a deep passionate kiss. That's when the first of her orgasms hit Sarah. She shook and trembled, moaning into Toshia's mouth, as her body reeled with pleasure.When she pulled back a bit, Sarah said, "His cock is so good!"Toshia grinned at her and said, "I'm looking forward to it. Can you keep it warm for me for a bit, though? I don't want to give up his tongue just yet.""Happily," Sarah said as she continued to grind herself on Gul, working his cock in and out of her grasping cunt. She hoped to come again on him, but Toshia beat her to it, crying out and shuddering as she ground down on Gul's apparently talented mouth.After Toshia came down and caught her breath, Sarah gave up her place so Toshia could take that thick cock up into her slender body. Sarah was lying next to Gul, stroking his powerful chest, and alternating between making out with him and watching Toshia riding up and down on his thick shaft, one hand between her legs playing with her clit. For himself, Gul had taken hold of Toshia's waist in both strong hands, helping the relatively tiny woman fuck him. Sarah found the sight of her lover pushing up and then falling back on Gul's fat cock, slick with both of their juices, wonderfully erotic.Toshia was grunting and moaning, nearing a second orgasm, when Sarah bit Gul's ear and said, "Come for us, baby. Fill Toshia with your cum."Gul responded with a nod and a groan, and then he was arching his back, his whole, muscular body clenching and shaking. Toshia cried out, "Yes! Fuck yes!" as she came again, writhing down on Gul's spasming cock. Pearly cum leaked out of her around that wonderful organ.Toshia sagged forward on Gul's prone body, with a bit of a giggle, and said, "Thank you.""Yes," Sarah grinned, kissing his cheek. "Thank you."Gul gave a deep chuckle and said, "You're quite welcome, miladies." After the delightful threesome with Gul, the rest of his companions joined in, and it became a chaotic nine-person orgy. Toshia couldn't keep track of all the particulars, but certain moments stood out: lovely Rayna licking Gul's cum out of her cunt while the little Shift took the elf from behind; watching Sarah getting double-teamed by Zas and Tohl while sucking on Quislin's tits; being ganged up on by Vespula, Rayna, and Quislin, who used their mouths, fingers, and at least one whole hand, to bring her to a series of soul shattering orgasms; and, in particular, mounting tall Tohl, taking him into her cunt, while Gul pushed that fat monster of his deep into her ass and Shift stood in front of her feeding her his comparatively small, but still respectable, cock.It was after that last wonderful session, as Toshia lay there momentarily by herself, playing with the cum oozing out of her well-fucked cunt, that it occurred to her that she wasn't tired. After her creature gangbang, climbing all those stairs, the incident with the "lurker," and this beautiful, but quite long, orgy, she should be exhausted, but she wasn't. Not at all! In fact, she was lustfully eyeing Quislin, who had shed her shiny black "armor" and was lying on her side on the soft lichen-covered ground as Zas fucked her ass from behind. Her plan was to crawl over there and lick the redhead's cunt and maybe get some of Zas's cum. But, again, Toshia asked herself, Shouldn't I be tired?Then she thought about the guys. She wasn't surprised by the duration of their erections; this was business as usual in Eros. But they had also come many times. Not even Don, who had devoted himself to mastering such things, normally came more than three times in an orgy, and more than three was quite rare. Mostly he had been able to put off his orgasms and increase the volume of cum. These guys had come more than four times each, with consistently large loads. Just then, in fact, Gul was stroking his thick cock over Vespula, covering her lovely tits with yet another slippery flood of cum, and that was at least his fifth such orgasm.Quislin raised a leg, slipping her hand down to push two fingers into her cunt, palm pressed against her clit. The temptation to get over there and get busy with that sexy woman was palpable, but something was wrong.Across the way, Sarah had Shift between her legs, fucking her vigorously. Though the size differential between them was amusing, the loud noises Sarah was making clearly indicated she was having a good time. But something was wrong.Toshia shook her head and tried to concentrate. She closed her eyes, trying to shove aside her raging horniness, and opened them again. Sarah was there, moaning in pleasure, but the others were gone. Toshia tried again, closing her eyes, concentrating, then opening them."What the fuck?!" she gasped.She and Sarah were indeed in a cavern almost filled with a pond, but it and the cavern were much smaller. There were a few waterfalls raining down on little platforms that seemed to climb up to the possibility of passages leading away. There didn't seem to be any lichen-covered pleasure platforms, and there certainly was no party of adventurers having an orgy.However, there was a lurker, still very much intact. It was against the edge of the pond, its big eye closed and what seemed to be a happy smile on its face.Sarah was on the other side of the pond, up to her tits in the water, murmuring happily to herself, apparently dreaming. Toshia was surprised that both she and Sarah were still wearing their ersatz armor, and that her short sword and dagger were still at her side.Toshia finally realized that the lurker still had several of its tentacles up inside her cunt and ass. Though none of them were actively fucking her, they still slowly pulsed and sent quiet waves of pleasure to the base of her spine. Gingerly, avoiding any sudden moves, Toshia reached down between her legs and slowly drew the tentacles out of her. She shuddered a bit as the sensations left her. She was rather shocked at how long one of the tentacles was that had gone up her ass.Then, moving very slowly, hardly raising even a ripple in the water, she crossed to Sarah and gently drew the tentacles out of her lover. Sarah whimpered a little in disappointment. Toshia kissed her and whispered, "Shush, baby, but wake up."Sarah's eyelids fluttered a bit, almost opening, but then closed again. So, Toshia risked jostling her a bit. When that didn't work, Toshia leaned over, covered Sarah's mouth with a kiss and gave one of her nipples a rough twist. That did the trick. Sarah's eyes flew open, and her body stiffened.Toshia drew back, gave her lover a smile and whispered as quietly as she could, "We have to get out of here."Sarah looked around in confusion but then nodded her understanding. Toshia slowly climbed out of the pool, and then turned to help Sarah do the same. Moving as stealthily as they could, they climbed half a dozen levels to the furthest of the waterfalls, where they quickly did their best to wash themselves, without taking off their armor."Fuck! My shield!" Sarah gasped. She had apparently lost it in the lurker's pool.Feeling rejuvenated by the heavy, cleansing shower and surprisingly well-rested, Toshia offered a wry smile and asked, "Want to go back and get it?"Sarah scowled back at the still slumbering lurker and said, "No, I guess not."Once they made their way out of that cavern and back into a network of tunnels, squelching in their boots as they went, they were able to talk about what had happened."So, it was all a dream?" Sarah asked."Something like that," Toshia shrugged. "Probably more like we were charmed, like Rayna said.""But her saying that was a dream too. Wait, you had the same dream I did?"This led to a quiet com

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
Tax Time 2025: Expert tips to help you prepare and lodge your tax return smoothly

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 17:58


Getting ready to lodge your tax return this year? Tune into this podcast featuring an Australian Taxation Officer Jagjit Singh, who answers key tax questions and highlights the important dates for tax time 2025.

Mark Reardon Show
Bob Onder - Most of Big Beautiful Bill will be enacted smoothly

Mark Reardon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 10:22


Bob Onder, Missouri 3rd District Congressman joins Ryan Wrecker to talk about what is next now that Big Beautiful Bill is passed and the blame game with the Texas tragedy.

Divorce Master Radio
How to Transfer Property Titles Quickly and Smoothly After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 2:09


Back2Different
Michelle Caryn Paul - On the Rogue Again

Back2Different

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 73:20


Smoothly, professionally, I approach with "I really enjoyed your presentation on AI." Luckily, it's true, and Michelle gets that, so we had a great introduction, which led to lunch, a ping-pongy conversation, a friendship and this podcast. Wait until you hear about her foot and the subway door, her solo Odyssey in Asia, her lumpy bumpy road to her here and now.Michelle clarifies and illuminates each time she focuses on any idea. We are riding a tandem bike. But it's side-by-side, not front-and-back. Have a party with us, okay?

Divorce Master Radio
How to Transfer Property Titles Quickly and Smoothly After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 1:42


Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
Ep. 269 - Well haven't the Talking Heads pair been in the health wars recently, it goes to show that not everything goes smoothly - but they are back and have a long chat about BBC Gardeners World Live and some of the garden questions Saul was posed.

Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 34:45


Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Lucy and Saul have been in the health wars recently - so much so that Lucy had to cancel her appearance at BBC Gardeners World Live, and Saul lost his voice for half the show so could neither record an episode of the podcast, nor bellow his usual Plant expert tours. But the pair are now recovered(ish) and reflect back on GWLive as well as look at some of the more prevalent questions from the public about problems and suggestions for their garden. LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Divorce Master Radio
How to Transfer Homeownership Smoothly After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 2:12


Brandon Boxer
It's gonna get hot soon! How do i keep my AC runnng smoothly?

Brandon Boxer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 8:28 Transcription Available


Justin Smith of Atlas Butler has some great tips to keep your home cool and not burning out your AC

Divorce Master Radio
How to Transfer Homeownership Smoothly After Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:37


Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy
Therapy in the countryside A quiet night in the countryside brings the comfort of nature Feel calm, relaxed, and smoothly enter a meditative state

Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 8:14


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypnosis-and-relaxation-sound-therapy9715/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Life With Your Dog Podcast
Ep250 - Road trips with dogs: Training, planning and travelling smoothly [Q&A]

Life With Your Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 32:26


Planning a road trip with your dog? In this episode of Life With Your Dog, Panos shares everything you need to know to make your trip safe, smooth, and enjoyable — for both you and your dog. From essential travel prep and how to find pet-friendly stops to training plans that help your dog settle into the road trip lifestyle, we've got you covered. Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Postcards From Palisade
E43: How H-2A Agents Help Palisade Farms Run Smoothly

Postcards From Palisade

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 46:01


When you bite into a peach or a cherry or any other delicious piece of Palisade produce, can you taste the more than 200 federal regulations and five governmental agencies behind the workers who helped provide that bounty? Kim Noland, an independent H-2A agent based in Palisade, explains what agents do to help farmers manage the H-2A program and why the program is a critical economic necessity for Palisade. Marvel with us at the bureaucracy, and the people, behind the program while learning more about how it works and about Palisade has changed over the past 30 years.

Best of Columbia On Demand
Kurtis Gregory talks special session, will everything in the house go over smoothly?

Best of Columbia On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:24


6-6-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Headline News
Tianwen-2 probe operating smoothly in orbit: CNSA

Headline News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:45


The China National Space Administration says the Tianwen-2 probe has been operating smoothly in orbit for over eight days, reaching a distance of over three million kilometers from Earth.

Accidentally Intentional
What to Say When You Forget Someone's Name (& Recover Smoothly!)

Accidentally Intentional

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 8:49


Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!It happens to the best of us, but that doesn't make it any less uncomfortable. Forgetting someone's name feels quite embarrassing, and, here's how to fix it. In this episode, we are breaking down 7 different phrases you can choose from, and use when you forget someone's name!Support the showRemember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you've been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional.Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book!Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Divorce Master Radio
How to Separate Finances and Untangle Shared Accounts Smoothly? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:01


Divorce Master Radio
How to Separate Finances and Untangle Shared Accounts Smoothly? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:25


AP Audio Stories
Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 0:53


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Day One of a new security requirement.

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast
Making businesses run smoothly, with Joanna Beck

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 28:39


Joanna Beck has an eye for identifying inefficiencies. She helps businesses see their potential for improving their operations. She founded Beck Insights, a business consulting and strategy firm, with the mission to help businesses recognize their challenges and make the necessary changes to thrive. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Beck sits down with podcast host Steven Dunn to talk about her experience in transforming inefficient business operations into profitable, structured systems — and how small changes can lead to significant improvements.This episode is part of a series in which we interview winners of The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, which honor people aged 40+ who are making our community a better place. Beck won in 2024., Find out information about those awards at Ledger40Over40.com.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Inspiring Human Potential
Smoothly navigate detours when you use your mind wisely - 5D mystic self-help mindful mentor stories

Inspiring Human Potential

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 33:57


This episode is also posted on the IPH YouTube podcast.IHP content is for people who are interested in topics, stories, & guidance for personal development, self-help, spirituality journey, the 5D mystic path, & enlightenment the human way. It's for people who choose the human love narrative, not the human suffering narrative. Don't tune in if you don't love life & humanity because this won't be for you. Don't tune in if you still believe in evil or the devil. Topic not ideal for ego-sensitive or emotionally sensitive people. Please don't tune in. Thank you! All IHP content resonates with people who want to achieve enlightenment the human way & are emotionally accountable. IHP podcast host Maria Florio shares voices, stories & perspectives from her 5D mystic enlightenment functional adult life to give examples of what it's like to know emotional self-regulation skills, experience secure attachment, have functional adult conversations & experiences & 5D relationships.Inspiring Human Potential Inner Growth 5D Self-Empowered Enlightened Expanding Consciousness Voices, Stories & Perspectives5D Mystic Enlightenment Functional Adult Relationships New Stories To Heal Trauma Together & Bring Forth Your Humanity5D collective are functional adults who unconditionally love with flaws & imperfections that want to bring forth the authentic self, the inner child adult, & use functional adult direct open-hearted communication.You find your authentic self with self-awareness of your inner & outer mental, emotional & physical well-being as you choose to expand consciousness through integration of the brain, learning to love yourself and other(s) unconditionally - family, community, society, & world.To be you means you're able to actively feel alive, energized & ready for life's adventures (thanks to engaging your mammalian social engagement system - the ventral vagal state). You're ready to bring forth the future with the 5D collective (mystics & educators, etc.) & support humanity to move into another day of life & beyond.With a twin flame there is no saga or obsession; just unconditional love with a deep knowing of one's bond, oversoul connection, lifetimes together.Bringing Together Human, Spiritual, & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessBringing together the human elements (existentialism, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, somatics informed, trauma informed, interpersonal neurobiology informed, etc.), spiritual elements (ascension, the four clairs, astrology, metastrology, metaphysics, 3D, 4D, 5D - dimensions, spiritual awakening, tarot, Akashic records, etc.), & spirituality elements to explore human evolution & consciousness.When we can unconditionally love with flaws & imperfections in all our relationships, we always grow & expand consciousness. We get to experience authentic & genuine aspects that go beyond what words can describe.All our relationships support our expansion of consciousness.We are fragments of each other.Relationships that are unconditionally loving with flaws & imperfections hold the opportunity to support learning how to express & be your true self & tap into your infinite higher human consciousness potential in this lifetime, not the next one.I am life.I am love.I am expanding consciousness.I am infinite higher human potential.I am you.Love, Maria ♾️

Land Academy Show
The Surprisingly Simple Daily Routine That Keeps Your Land Business Running Smoothly

Land Academy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 13:22


Ever wonder why some land investors seem to glide through deals while others are constantly firefighting? Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit crack the code: it's all in the daily routine. But forget rigid schedules; this episode dives into the why behind a structured day, revealing how it's not just about tasks, but about aligning your business with your life's purpose. Get ready to ditch the overwhelm as Jack and Jill share their hard-earned wisdom on building a daily rhythm that fuels both your land ventures and your personal well-being. This isn't just about calendars; it's about creating a sustainable, joyful, and profitable land business.

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EP. 1384 BUY FIRST OR SELL FIRST? THE RISK-AVERSE WAY TO MOVE HOMES SMOOTHLY!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 12:24 Transcription Available


Selling your home and buying another simultaneously ranks among life's most stressful transitions. This emotional tightrope has most property owners asking the same question: "Do I sell first or buy first?" Drawing from decades of real estate experience and personal moving journeys, we unpack this common dilemma with practical, actionable advice.The secret isn't in choosing one path over another, but in what we call the "two horses nose-to-nose" approach. Rather than viewing buying and selling as separate mountains to climb, successful movers make incremental progress on both fronts simultaneously. We break down how to time these transactions so they ultimately meet in perfect synchronicity, allowing you to exchange contracts on both properties on the same day.With 8% of Australians planning a move this year (up from just 3% last year), this conversation couldn't be more relevant. We explore the psychology of getting into "sell mode" early, the practical steps for preparing your home months before listing, and why making genuine offers on potential purchases starts bringing both transactions together naturally. Did you know one in four property purchases last year were cash buys? For the rest of us requiring financing, we share tips on engaging brokers early and understanding your true financial position.Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or simply changing locations, our stepping-stone approach removes the paralysis that keeps many homeowners stuck. The most important takeaway? Small steps in the right direction beat perfect planning every time. Start your property journey with confidence by implementing these proven strategies from those who've successfully navigated this dance countless times.

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Cáel Defeats The Illuminati: Part 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025


Rescue and patchwork relationship.B Book 3 in 18 parts, y FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Loving your enemy is easy, you know precisely where both of you stand(Right where we left off)The closest Marine had been waiting for me to finish my bonding moment with Menner before speaking. He walked and talked like an officer."You are certainly Mr. Cáel Nyilas," he nodded. "I'm Lt. Robeson, United States Marine Corps. I would like to take you and your party home. What is the situation?""Lieutenant, this young lady is Aya Ruger. She was kidnapped along-side me and managed to kill over twenty of our enemies, so be careful around her." I was deadly serious about what I said. Aya should get proper credit for all the people she sedated then drowned. Dead was dead, even if it was accidental."These two," I pointed to Zhen and Mu, "are Lúsìla ninda and Amar, Taiwanese nationals suffering some shock from the abrupt crash landing of the aircraft. They don't seem to know why they were kidnapped, but they were instrumental in aiding Aya and me making it to shore during the typhoon.""If you say so, Sir," he nodded. He did believe me, yet a soldier was taught to be skeptical of anything a civilian told him about a military situation. "The bodies?""Those are the corpses we found after the storm. I decided we should attempt to place them in your custody so you can figure out who they are," I suggested."Sir, I don't think we can let civilians keep their weapons aboard the flight," the Marine Lt. stated since I had both a pistol and submachine gun, Aya had her pistol and Zhen had her and Mu's blades. A Marine NCO sent a party to gather the dead."Marine, I am Cáel Nyilas, Irish diplomat, freebooter and Champion of the worst possible causes," I began my spiel."You probably have some orders concerning bringing me in alive. I am not so constrained and am more than willing to steal this aircraft and fly back to Hawaii without you. My team keeps their weapons, or you give me your best shot, right now," I met his gaze. He mulled over his options. Two Romanians and two Marines were starting to load the ad hoc body bags aboard the C-37B."Normally I don't take that kind of crap from a civilian and I don't want you to think I'm making an exception because of your Security Clearance. I'll let your people keep your weapons, but if something goes wrong, I'm shooting you first," he assured me."Done deal," I offered my hand and he shook it."Oh and Happy Tibetan Independence Day," he congratulated me."What?" I gasped. Rescue and patchwork relationships{6 pm, Sunday, August 17th ~ 22 Days to go}{11 pm Sunday, Aug. 17th (Havenstone Time)}{And just this once, 11am Monday, Aug. 18th Beijing Time}"Oh and Happy Tibetan Independence Day;, nice work.," the Marine congratulated me."What?""How is that possible?" muttered Mu."Yippee!! No more burning monks," Aya fist-pumped. Personally, I think she did that for the enjoyment of our guardians and to piss off Zhen and Mu just a tiny bit more.(Mandarin) "Brother," Zhen studied her brother's pained expression. "What has gone wrong?"(Mandarin) "The province of Tibet apparently has broken away," he groused. In English, to the Marine Lieutenant he repeated, "How is this possible?""I take it you didn't know Peace Talks had broken out?" he grinned. I doubted the Lt. bought my 'these are my two Taiwanese cobelligerents' story, but belief was above his pay grade, so he didn't give a shit."Yes," Mu mumbled, "we knew of the proposed cease-fire.""Yes, you mean both sides actually honored it?" I added. I really had been out things for a while."Nearly two days ago, noon, Peking Time, the People's Republic of China and the Khanate put a six month cease-fire into effect which has remained intact for forty-one," he looked at his watch, "forty-one and a half hours." He was being a cock to the petulant Mu. No one called Beijing 'Peking' anymore. I had even ordered Beijing Duck on several menus. Peking was the height of Western Imperialist thinking, or so it looked to Mu.(Mandarin) "He is yanking your chain, Mu," I explained. "You are looking pissed off at being rescued, which isn't doing my alibi for you much good.""My apology," Mu nodded to the lieutenant. "Is there any news from the Republic of China? Are they free as well?" That was nice of Mu to call Taiwan by its pet name, the ROC."Not yet," he patted Mu's unwounded leg, "but with the utter shellacking the Khanate put on the People's Navy (really the People's Liberation Army Navy, but the Marine was getting his shots in) it is only a matter of time."I had been translating in a low voice to the V nători de munte in order for them to keep up with the conversation. They all started laughing. The Marines joined in. There was a huge joke here that we had missed out on while stranded.(Romanian) "So, ask them if they know where their aircraft carrier is," Menner chuckled. Most Romanians had grown up knowing of only one China.Me: (Romanian) "What!"A Naval Corpsman who didn't know Romanian, but knew 'aircraft carrier' just fine jumped in: "Oh yeah, the missing Chinese Aircraft carrier," she chortled.Mu: "What!"I'd only been gone two and a half days. What the hell had been going on?(What had transpired in my absence and the subsequent consequences)(Notes:P R C = People's Republic of China; PLA = People's Liberation Army;P L A N = People's Liberation Army Navy;P L A A F = People's Liberation Army Air Force;R O C = the Republic of China {aka Taiwan, aka Chinese Taipei, aka the "other China"};The First Unification War {aka what the Khanate did to China in 2014};Truce lasts from August 16th 2014 until February 15th, 2015 = 183 days)There are several classic blunders grownups should know to avoid: never fight a land war in Asia, never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and, if you are going to cross a master thief, first make sure you have nothing of value. For the land war in Asia, check with my partner, the Khanate. Substituting Black Hand for Sicilian ~ check with Ajax, use an Ouija board. So far, destiny was batting .500.The last blunder I created entirely on my own, but I felt it was the true and right response for the circumstances. So witness the Six Families of the Ninja and the greatest theft in all of recorded history.In the closing hours of the First Unification War, as in many wars, some serious theft was going on; mainly it was the People's Republic getting fleeced.The most obvious and immediate blows came in the Spratlys and Parcel Islands where Khanate forces (actually, elements from all the JIKIT players) seized the key island in the Parcel chain, Woody Island, and secured the P L A N base the Chinese had created there, including the 2,700 meter runway built there in the 1990's. The 1,443 Chinese civilians and 600 military inhabitants in the area were incidental complications and the survivors were about to be 'repatriated' to the mainland anyway; the Khanate didn't want them hanging around as they prepared for the inevitable end of the six-month truce.Yes, the Khanate had stolen the most important island airfield ~ an unsinkable carrier really ~ in the South China Sea. It was also the northern end of the potential People's Republic of China's stranglehold on the east-west sea lanes between East Asia and the rest of the World, i.e., roughly 25% of all global trade.The southern end? That would be the Spratlys. There are few 'real' islands in that 'island group' and only two worth having: the artificial one the P L A N was building and the one the ROC has a 1200 meter airfield on. That artificial island and every other PRC/P L A N outpost in the region was also stolen by the Khanate between 4 a.m. and noon of that final day of active conflict.Every geological feature that had been the basis for the PRC's claims to all of the South China Sea was now in Khanate hands. Considering how much the P L A N had bullied everyone else in that portion of the globe, the Khanate taking over their geopolitical position was incredibly awkward. It was going to get worse.Technically, the Khanate hadn't stolen the P L A N 'South Sea Fleet' (SSF); they'd blown the fuck out of it, including sinking the sole fully-functioning P L A N carrier Liaoning as well as five of the nine destroyers and six of the nineteen frigates in her battle group. The Liaoning and one destroyer had died in those last few hours as the SSF was racing for the relative safety of Philippine waters ~ so close, but no cigar.So the Khanate had stolen the ability of the P L A N to project power in the South China Sea until February 15th, 2015 when the U N brokered truce ended. But that was not the epic theft, though. That distinction went to the Ninja. What did they steal? A semi-functional Chinese nuclear powered super-aircraft carrier still under construction.The beast had no official name yet, but she was a 75,000 ton engine of Global Domination laid down in 2011 and clearly complete enough to float and to be steered under her own power. (To be on the safe side, the Ninja included stealing four tugboats to help in their getaway.) So, you may be asking yourself, how does one 'steal' a nuclear-powered, 1000 foot long, 275 foot wide and ten-story tall vessel?For starters, you need a plan to get on board the sucker. We had begun with the Black Lotus. They wanted to sneak onboard, exit the dockyard the ship was being built in, then sink it off the coast so it couldn't be easily salvaged. That was plan A.Enter the Khanate and their plans; they too wanted to sink this vessel, and destroy the dry docks while they were at it. That was plan B. Actually, the Khanate desire was to contaminate that whole section of the port city with fallout from shattered reactors. They knew they would have to apply overkill when they smashed that bitch of a ship because the PLAN had hurriedly put on board its defensive weaponry ~ ensuring that the Khanate couldn't easily destroy it. For their approach, Temujin's people wanted the Black Lotus' help with the on-the-ground intelligence work. But the Black Lotus didn't want to help anyone irradiate Chinese soil.Enter JIKIT as referee. All those islands the 'Khanate' was busy stealing were actually part of a larger JIKIT mission called Operation Prism. Another object that was a part of the overall plan was Operation Wo Fat, the sinking of the Liaoning ~ again GPS direction and distance to be courtesy of the Black Lotus.JIKIT absolutely needed the Black Lotus. The Black Lotus wouldn't help anyone planning on poisoning any part of China for the next thousand years. Sinking the unnamed and incomplete vessel off the coast in deep waters meant no nuclear leakage and plenty of post-war time to salvage the wreck before it did start to hemorrhage. The Khanate wanted to kill this potential strategic nightmare no matter what it cost the Chinese ecology.JIKIT went to the Ninja to help them adjudicate the issue. All the lights flared brightly in Ninja-Town when they heard of that delicate dilemma. They could make everybody happy and send a clear message to the Seven Pillars expressing how unhappy the six surviving families were about the 7P's trying to annihilate them when all of this 'unpleasantness' began.The Khanate was already going to blast the shipyards and docks, the Black Lotus was already going to sail the ship into deep waters, so why not take it one step further, sail the ship into Japanese waters and declare it Khanate property as a colossal Fuck You! to the PRC, PLAN and specifically the Seven Pillars, all at the same time?Now normally, you can't steal a ship that big. The owners will notice it is missing and come looking for it. And you can't sell or hide the damn thing. So, you steal it at the tail end of a war before the players can capture, or sink it. It just so happened the Ninja had access to a war and such a time table.The next problem: where do you put it? The Khanate's closest safe haven was 8,000 km away at the Eastern Mediterranean Seaport of Izmir.But wait!The Khanate was about to steal an island airbase with its own (albeit small) harbor. The Khanate was confident that a few weeks after the truce, an alternate port, or two, would become available for the two-to-three year process it would require to prepare the vessel so it could be commissioned as the true warship it was meant to be.So, how do you steal a well-guarded, humongous ship with its skeleton crew of 500? You need a distraction ~ a big one. Remember those Khanate airstrikes? They intended to destroy the dockyards anyway. Now all they had to do was 'miss' the carrier.They could do that. If you recall, to dissuade the Khanate from sinking the ship in the final days of the war, the PLAN had hastily put teeth on the thing by giving it all its pre-designed defensive weaponry and added jury-rigged radar and sonar systems. The carrier could defend itself if needed. With the new plan (C), the airstrikes could avoid those teeth, thus reducing the risk of losing their precious planes and pilots.A series of bombing runs and missile hits near the carrier would convince the PLAN admiral in charge to hurriedly put some distance between the ship and shore, Not out to sea. That would be stupid. Within the harbor, his weaponry could adequately defend his ship. And if she took serious damage, he could run her aground, so the vessel wouldn't really sink.The only problem was that out in the harbor, with everything exploding, he was away from the only ground security support available. That was when the Amazons, Black Lotus, Ninja and JIKIT mercenaries would make their move. How could they sneak up on such a big, important ship? By using the submarines the US Navy, the British Royal Navy and Japanese Defense Force were providing, of course.Note: As I stated earlier, Lady Fathom, Addison and Riki had wandered way off the reservation . By this time, if you were a Japanese, British, or American submarine commander in the Yellow Sea and you weren't part of this madness, you were insanely jealous of those who were.The missions JIKIT was sending them on were:-definitely Acts of War if they were ever discovered,-far more dangerous than any war game exercise they'd ever been part of, and-the ultimate test of their crews and equipment.These people weren't suicidal. They believed they were the best sneaks under the Seven Seas and now they could prove it ~ in 50 years when this stuff was declassified (if it ever was).For the one American, two British and four Japanese submarines inserting the assault teams, this whole mission had a surreal feel to it. They were transporting a packed assortment of women of Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian descent along with some very lithe Japanese ladies and gents, none of who talked a whole lot.There was a third group with the spooky women and spookier Japanese teams, and that group was scared shitless about the sudden turn their lives had taken. They were all former American and British servicewomen (to not tick off the Amazons too much) with carrier and/or nuclear reactor experience who had been RIFed (Reduction in Force, aka fired) in the past five years from their respective national navies.Around a week ago, they had all answered an advertisement by a logistics support corporation that was going to do a 'force modernization' in an unnamed country. They all knew that mean the Khanate. The job had been laid out as 'basically your old job with the addition of training the natives' and it included the promise of no combat.It was a guaranteed five year contract with an option for a year-to-year extensions for another five years if you desired to stick around. For that, you received your 'pay grade upon retirement + 20%', free room and board, private security, judicial protections and a $10,000 to $10,900 signing bonus. For many struggling military families, it was manna from Heaven and thousands were signing up.Then 72 hours ago, a different group from the same company came knocking on the women's doors. If you could come with them right then and there, they had a satchel of money, $100,000 to $109,000, tax free, and a Non-disclosure Agreement for you to sign. Sure, the deal sounded shady, but the money was very real.Twenty-four hours later those who accepted the money found themselves in a small fishing village on Ko Island, Japan. There some rather fiercely intense people outlined the job they were needed for. From a submarine, the assault teams would sneak aboard the carrier, neutralize the crew and then the new crew (them) would sail it to Jeju, Jeju Island, South Korea.At that point they would be allowed to stay with the vessel (preferred), or depart for a non-war zone of their choice. Both options came with another $100,000 to $109,000 payment. Anyone who declined this particular job would remain incognito on Ko Island for another 48 hours then be allowed to leave without the need to return their initial payment.Of the 312 job applicants, 293 volunteered for both the first and second parts of the assignment. With the technical and linguistic expertise of the Amazons and 9 Clan members that would be enough to get their prize to Jeju Island's temporary safety and then make the last leg to Woody Island and a more permanent anchorage.Besides the airstrikes to goad the carrier away from the wharves, all the Khanate had to do with the carrier was put three or four clearly Mongolian faces onboard when the various nations of the world came calling. After all, what was the public going to believe:, the Khanate had pulled off yet another daring (i.e., mostly JIKIT) Special Forces coup, just as they'd managed to do throughout this short war, or that 'Ninjas stole my Battleship, umm, carrier' stuff some PRC leaders were claiming? Forty-eight hours later the whole globe was able to watch the newly named Khanate supercarrier, the  z Beg Khan, passing through Japanese territorial waters while being escorted by South Korean and Japanese warships.The PRC did complain to the United Nations over the 'theft' of both the carrier and 'their' islands, but the Security Council, led by the UK, could and would do nothing about the 'latest round of injustices heaped upon the People of China'. By the time the UN got around to doing nothing, the next round of JIKIT diplomacy was causing the PRC even greater headaches.That greatest theft, while remarkable in its own right, was really a sideshow to the reordering of the political order in Southeast Asia. The big winner wasn't the Khanate. And it certainly wasn't the mainland Chinese. No, the nations to immediately prosper were an unlikely pair, the Republic of India and the People's Republic of Vietnam (PRV). The Republic of China (R O C) was also getting its own small boost as well.By gambling their precious navy, India had become the largest power broker in the South China Sea's resource bonanza. She went from a minimal presence to being the critical ally of the Khanate and the 'big stick' (naval-wise) of Asia's new dynamic duo. The Indians had the only two functional aircraft carriers in the region and the Khanate had Woody Island with a mega-carrier number of planes sitting on it.Their combined naval aviation was not something any of the others powers wanted to mess with. The duo then sealed their supremacy by making the duo a trio. That third member was the PRV. Vietnam was the land-based logistical anchor of the three regional powers.Not only did Vietnam gain the prestige denied it for over two centuries, it redressed the P L A N humiliating treatment of their own navy for the past thirty years. The Khanate's naval aviation would shield Vietnam's economic exploitation of the Parcel Islands. The Indian Navy could counter anything the P L A N South China fleet could come at them with.Yes, the P L A N had two other fleets, the Northern and Eastern, but both had been put through their own 1001 levels of Hell by the Khanate's air power, plus they had to protect the Chinese heartland from Russia and North Korean ambitions. The South Koreans and Japanese were suddenly a very real threat from the East too. But for the time being, the Indians had the decisive edge.The final location for the  z Beg Khan was an old familiar haunt for some Americans, Da Nang, PRV. It had the facilities, courtesy of the US military from the 1960's and 70's, to be the new base for the Khanate's Eastern Fleet and logistical hub for their naval aviation forces in the Parcel Islands.The Vietnamese were thinking with more than their testicles, as were the Indians. Sure, geopolitical clout was nice, yet that was only the icing on the economic cake that was the Parcel Island Accords. That hasty bit of JIKIT backroom dealings gave a 50% stake in the Parcels to the PRV.India got 20% of something she had 0% in a month ago. The Khanate gained a 20% stake for their audacity and the ROC gained 10% because the other three would protect its share from the PRC. Something was better than nothing and the three legitimate powers agreed to the deal because in less than six months, the PRC would be back in the game.The Indians and Vietnamese wanted the Khanate to stay interested in the region and the Taiwanese wanted to forge closer ties to the Khanate. That treaty was a 'no-brainer'. Within one week, the Vietnamese were strutting like peacocks and internal political opposition to the Indian intervention into the South China Sea in the Indian parliament was silent.The Spratly Islands was a tougher deal to work out within the six month timetable. There were more players ~ the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand (who had a non-functional carrier). The JIKIT deal gave everyone but the Indians a 10% piece of the huge natural gas, oil and fisheries pie and the Indians got 20% once more.The Philippines and Malaysia were both very opposed to this treaty; they believed they deserved a far larger portion of those regional resources. Indonesia and Thailand also felt they could hold out for a bigger slice and weren't happy with India getting so much for basically having a double handful of ships (34 actually) sailing about.That 'handful of ships' was the point JIKIT was trying to make. If the PRC beat the Khanate next year, did any of the players think the PRC would give them anything, even if they promised them more right now? Really? When the PLAN had the biggest guns, they hadn't respected any other claims to the region. Why would that change in the future?The reality was this: India would only stick around if they had the economic incentive to remain. Vietnam, the Khanate and the ROC were watching the clock and realized this was the best deal they would get. Brunei and the Philippines were also coming to that understanding. Brunei was tiny (thus easy to defend), very rich already and a good ally of the British.The Philippines had a very weak navy and a non-existent naval air force. They couldn't even enforce their current claims versus Brunei, much less confront the PLAN, or any other nation's current military. The Philippines was, sadly, relatively big and very poor. Its big traditional ally was the United States, and the US was currently busy doing 'not much' about the South China Sea situation.The world's biggest navy was partially taking up its traditional (and treaty bound) role of interposing itself between the North Koreans, PLAN/PLAAF and Russians arrayed near Japan and South Korea, or busily not 'ratcheting up tensions' in the region by sending more forces into the front lines.President Obama was urging dialogue and 'stepping back from the brink' even though every country in Southeast Asia felt the brink had already dissipated the moment the PRC was forced to accept the cease-fire. In this context, the Philippines had good reason to be feeling lonely at the moment.Bizarrely, both New Delhi and Hanoi were singing the praises of US Secretary of State John Kerry and the Rt. Honorable Phillip Hammond, Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for the UK, for their deft handling of the crisis, thank you, Riki Martin and Lady Yum-Yum.Riki wasn't expecting any thanks. She was certain she'd be fired and imprisoned for the rest of her life. Lady Fathom Worthington-Burke was sure she'd get two additional knighthoods out of the deal, which would look very nice engraved on her tombstone. Javiera had long ago decided to face the music and go down with the ship, so to speak.The CIA's Addison Stuart already had her exit strategy. She was going to go work for the Khanate, building up their clandestine service when this whole mad scheme collapsed into recriminations and 'extreme sanctions'. Mehmet, Air Force Sr. Master Sgt. Billings and Agent-86 had all decided to go with her. Katrina had their escape plane on standby. Mehmet's family was already 'vacationing' in Canada.Anyway, the Republic of India, the Khanate, the Republic of China, the People's Republic of Vietnam (the Vietnamese were happy to already be getting half of the Parcel Island windfall), the Sultanate Brunei (Lady Fathom 'knew' some people and the Sultan was an autocratic Muslim ruler, just like the Great Khan) and the Philippines (because they had no other true choice) were all coming around to signing the Spratly Accords.Indonesia and Thailand were kind of waiting for a better deal. Malaysia was downright hostile, having gravitated toward the PRC over the past decade and been assured by the PRC a better apportionment would be their reward for upsetting the treaty process.The Great Khan's answer was simple. He publically threatened the Malaysian Federation in general and both the King (Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah) and Prime Minister of Malay (Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak) in particular with military action if they kept dragging their feet.He even told them how he'd do it. He'd butcher or expel every living thing in the states of Perlis and Kedah (~ 2.1 million people) and give those empty lands to Thailand to settle along with the added sweetener of Malaysia's 10% of the Spratlys. He would also invade Eastern Malaysia, taking the island state of Labuan for himself while giving Sarawak to Indonesia and Sabah to the Philippines if those to states agreed to the split.He'd also decimate their navy & air force before devastating every port city, just like he'd done to China. He'd already killed more than two million Chinese. What was another two million Malays to him? Also, Indonesia wanted Sarawak and the Philippines had claims on Sabah. While they were openly and publically defying the Great Khan's plan, could Malaysia really take the chance?What would India and Thailand do while this was going on? Thailand stated that it would protect its territorial integrity, whatever that meant. India wasn't returning Malaysia's phone calls while showing their populace re-runs of Malaysian violence against their Hindu minority, the bastards!To the world, the Indian Navy proclaimed it would 'defend itself and its supply lines' which was a subtle hint that they would shepherd any Khanate invasion force to their destination. Why would the Indians be so insensitive? The Malaysians were screwing up their deal to get 20% of both the Parcel and Spratlys wealth, that's why.If the Khanate went down, there was no way India could defend their claims (which they'd won by doing nothing up until now). Oh yeah, Vietnam began gathering up warplanes, warships, transport ships and troops for the quick (710 km) jaunt across the Gulf of Thailand to north-eastern Malaysia to kill Malaysians because Vietnam needed the Khanate to ensure their own economic future as well.That military prospect had a cascade effect, especially among the Indonesian military. If the Indian Navy remained active, the vastly more populous Western Malaysia couldn't reinforce the state of Sarawak. Sure, the Philippines was unlikely to conquer Sabah on their own, but all the Indonesians needed was for Sabah to be kept pre-occupied while their army took their promised territory, fulfilling a fifty year old dream of conquest/unification.The United Nations blustered. It wasn't that they didn't care, they did. They also cared about the deteriorating situations in Libya, Nigeria, Syria and Ukraine. The situation was complicated by the unwillingness of the permanent members of the Security Council, namely the PRC and Russia, to recognize the Khanate.In reverse, when those two tried to stick it to the Khanate, the UK stoically vetoed them. Why? Well, more on that later. Let's just say the Khanate was good for business in the European Union in general and the United Kingdom in particular because the Khanate was prepared to economically befriend the British. Ireland was being treated in a promising manner too. The United States,the United Nations?Let's just say that in the two months following the cease-fire, the Khanate bloodily and brutally solved the ISIS conundrum and the Donbass Crisis. When the smoke cleared, the Khanate had reintroduced the practice of impalement to the modern battlefield, driven the separatists from the Ukraine and was on the border with Israel and Jordan.Sure, the Ukrainians were stun-fucked by the Khanate's 'peace-keepers' going on a bloody rampage through the eastern rebellious regions, but they had delivered up peace by mid-September. Yes, the Russians were in an uproar about the impalements.As the Khanate spokesperson said, 'if they aren't your people, then it is not your problem' and 'there are no more Russians left alive in the Ukraine'. In fact, fewer than a thousand people, all armed insurgents, were executed in such a manner, but the terror created by the highly publicized killings had the effect of sending a hundred thousand people stampeding over the frontier into Russia proper.Next, the Khanate said it wanted to 'reexamine' the Crimean situation. There were Turcoman in that area and they weren't being treated well, or so it was claimed.Even as Russia and the Khanate were posturing in the Donbass, the Khanate struck in the Middle East. By the end of September, Syria and Lebanon had ceased to exist as organized entities. Most of those two countries as well as portions of western Iraq became Turkish provinces in the Khanate infrastructure. Northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq became the Khanate state of Kurdistan.It was a campaign reminiscent of the 13th century Mongol conquest, not a modern military struggle. Whole villages were eradicated. The entire Arab population of Mosul was exiled to the new territories in the East. The city was repopulated with Kurds from Turkey. Back in Turkey, those Kurds were replaced by Armenians from Azerbaijan, cauterizing another internal issue within the Khanate.Jordan was cautiously hopeful. Israel? "We don't seem to be having problems with Hezbollah anymore," with a shrug and "it could be worse." As for ISIS; there really was an Islamic State controlling more than half of Iraq and all of Syria now and it allowed no other pretenders to that distinction. By the time the world woke up to that reality though, the Great Hunt had happened and I was dealing with the consequences of that.A larger ideological and political matter was occurring in the United States, the United Kingdom (and to a limited extent Australia and Canada). The Ramshackle Empire (aka the Khanate) was just that ~ a Frankenstein nation fueled more by nationalistic pride and nostalgia for a Super-State (that only two living people had firsthand experience with) than an integrated armed forces and infrastructure.It may have been built upon more than a 13th century creation and two hundred years of real and imagined oppression. It did have long term planning and real genius driving it forward. Having throttled the PRC into giving them six precious months of peace to 'tidy up the backyard' (aka the Middle East and Russia) and forge a true nation, the Khanate was now hiring experts to aid them in the task.First and foremost, Temujin and the Earth & Sky had envisioned an armed state built upon military principles and discipline. Fate had delivered to them the means of their own salvation in the form of NATO's policy of disarmament and 'Reduction-In-Force' levels (RIFed).The US and UK had trained tens of thousands of male and female volunteers in their Armed Forces in infrastructure creation and management for the Afghanistan and Iraq campaigns. From 2010, those militaries had informed those experts that their services were no longer required. Unlike the shrinking militaries of the 1990's, there was no private sector to 'soak up' the majority of those personnel.The Earth & Sky had been working on the problem of nation-building on a time table and they kept coming up short. They had to fight to create their state first, so the all-important after-battle had been something their leaders dreaded. Temujin had been understanding about not everything being 100% ready. Few wars were fought that way.Then a young male Amazon of mixed Magyar ancestry talked history with the Earth & Sky representative to a seemingly inconsequential personage's funeral. A few critical E&S leaders (a minority, to be sure) immediately sought ways to cultivate this man into what was a ten year plan to open doors to the Amazons. Then that man saved the Great Khan's life and everything changed.Before the E&S had even remotely considered directly approaching the Amazons for help, the Amazons came knocking on their door. The Seven Pillars of Heaven had tried to kidnap a camp full of Amazon children ~ an assault on their future. The two secret societies were bound by one unique, fortunate idiot and a mutual thirst for vengeance.They were also directed by two incredibly foresighted, ambitious and brilliant people. In Katrina of Epona, the E&S elders found someone who equaled their hope to see the Seven Pillars humbled and humbled immediately. Moreover, these were the Amazons they were dealing with. Amazons always sought both lightning decisions and long term solutions.From the moment Iskender left his third meeting with Cáel Nyilas, Katrina put the fruits of the First Directive (the Amazons efforts to recruit militant outsider women) into overdrive. Havenstone had the apparatus in place to screen potential inductees. All they had to do was add a "can you suggest any other people who might be interested in this line of work" box to their employment forms.That brought men into the process in surprising numbers. The market was flush with military veterans having trouble readjusting to the civilian community. The Khanate wasn't hiring killers. They wanted ex-military and civilian police officers to create a national police force.They also wanted engineers and builders, cadres for their cadet corps and a whole range of specialist in jobs most of the Western World took for granted. The money came from off-shore accounts funded by Havenstone International. The employment opportunities came from Earth & Sky front companies operating in the UK and the US (and Israel, but that was another matter).They had already started hiring scores of civilian English-speaking experts to help build their newborn nation's infrastructure before the first blow landed. English hadn't been chosen out of any cultural bias. Relying on Russian and Chinese sources wasn't feasible, the Khanate wasn't overly linguistically gifted where distant tongues were concerned and, as pointed out, the English-speaking world had a glut of applicants.Now to the problem, there were people in the US and UK who weren't happy with their citizenry going to the Khanate and helping them to survive and thrive. These power groups wanted the Mongol-Turkish Empire to keep the resources flowing to the West, without any reciprocal commitment on their part.Imagine their surprise when some wonks at the State Department and Foreign Ministries found bundles of expedited passport requests to the (former) nations of Turkmenistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Mongolia (and later Afghanistan and Iraq). The Department of Defense  Ministry of Defense were discovering their former military personnel and civilian contractors with Security Clearances were heading the same way.Of all those destinations, only Mongolia and Kazakhstan were under any kind of 'Restricted Travel' advisories. Barring any coherent anti-Khanate strategy from their administrations, the bureaucracies were doing their jobs, with Havenstone exerting just enough influence to get the job done while flying beneath the radar.After JIKIT was created, the group had a US Senator greasing the wheels to get the requests expedited. In England, Lady Worthington-Burke shamelessly used the people at the other end of the O'Shea hotline to get the job done overseas. She did have to sell out a teammate, but that was what good boys were for ~ taking one for the team. (That would be me, if there was any misunderstanding.)When Cáel Nyilas was kidnapped under the watchful eye of the FBI (I wasn't sure how they got that bum-wrap), the whole situation exploded. The PRC didn't have me, yet promised they might produce me if certain concessions were made. According to Addison, I was worth 5,000 barrels a day of refined fuel oil and 50 tons of coal a month, and the Great Khan agreed to pay! Woot! I was loved by somebody who was a somebody.All that attention drove home some salient points. I was a noble scion of Ireland, Romania, Georgia and Armenia (in no particular order) and they all wanted to know why the US had let me be kidnapped. Didn't my president know I was a sacred national treasure? After JIKIT tracked down the bribes and clandestine activities to Chinese shell corporations, those powers wanted to know what sanctions would be applied.'But wait, wasn't I a private citizen?' my national leaders pleaded. Then the PRC made a case which boiled down to 'I had it coming for being a fiancé to Hana Sulkanen and a brother to the Great Khan', while ignoring me being snatched in the territorial US of A. Of course, they didn't claim to have actually done the kidnapping.Javiera was waiting on that one; 'What was their excuse for kidnapping a little US girl to force my compliance?' The furious Federal authorities even found two dead adult bodies and two digits from said child to add to the media frenzy. To prove I had migrated to fantasy land, the CNN journalist got it right ~ they had tortured the girl and I had killed two of them for it. Just ask the Romanian Army how lethal I could be.In a rare comment, Temujin informed the international press that he believed I was still alive. Why did he believe that? If I wasn't, they would have been able to spot the pile of dead enemy around me and my 'boon companion' (go Aya!) from orbit. Until they discovered this carnal pit from Hell, I was surely still alive.Just at the cusp of turning publically against the Mongol barbarians, the world suddenly got angry with their enemy, the PRC. The principal two Western regimes were paralyzed with indecision until my miraculous cry for help from the middle of the Pacific showed the world I was alive, had punished my enemies and rescued others from under the opponent's cruel thumb.Clearly if I started ranting against the People's Republic of China, my government would be rather peeved with me. I hadn't screwed a dozen poli-sci majors to miss out on that obvious situation. I behaved and hoped they wouldn't make me die from an embolism, or some other equally implausible cause.(DC is a marvel. 9 pm, Monday, August 18th. 21 days)I'd been dragged to DC, to honor promises made in Rome a week ago. I had another choice; I could have justifiably said I was still getting over my kidnapping ordeal. But that choice fucked over Javiera Castello, my boss at JIKIT (Joint International Khanate Interim Task force).That was how I ended up in a 'secret and secure' meeting with Tony Blinken, Deputy National Security Advisor (DNSA) and his experts. He was someone I didn't know. The rest, I'd had a verbal run-in with them after the Romanian bloodbath. I'd been cranky. I would hardly consider us to be on good terms now.All four experts were from the US State Department. They were foregoing their usual group of flunkies because this meeting wasn't really happening. All the participants were officially somewhere else, mostly not even in D.C. Had this soiree 'really happened', the Congressional sub-committees would have been able to request the minutes of Tony's meeting with members of JIKIT and:·         Victoria Nuland, Ass. Sec. of State for European & Eurasian Affairs (ASSEEA)·         Robert O. Blake Jr., Ass. Sec. of State for S & C Asian Affairs (ASSCAA)·         Daniel R. Russel, Ass. Sec. of State for E. Asian and Pacific Affairs (ASSEAP)·         Bill A. Miller, Director of the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) (aka Big Willy)We made stiff, formal introductions (which signaled the utter lack of trust in the room.) Javiera hadn't wanted to put me through an interrogation this soon after my near-death experience, considering my snarky nature when stressed. The White House was putting the squeeze on her. The main player was Tony, who talked with the Leader of the Free World on a weekly, if not daily, basis.The Diplomatic Security Service people had successfully peeled off Pamela and my SD Amazons only after they agreed I could keep Aya. They tolerated me keeping the nine-year old girl despite the obvious fact she had gone through worse hardships than I had endured and was still packing her Chinese QSW-06 suppressed pistol.I had already fabricated and submitted my report on how I'd overcome a plane-full of rogue delinquents from the Forumi i Rinis  Eurosocialiste t  Shqip ris  (Euro-socialist Youth Forum of Albania) bent on recruiting impressionable European socialites by accessing my Twitter account.That's right, the Albanians had it out for me. I reiterated that critical bit of data to the Department of Homeland Security when they questioned me on the veracity of my memories. The two ethnic Chinese I was found with? I thought they were from Taiwan, and they both appeared to be suffering from amnesia.I was already suffering repercussions from my pathological refusal to take life seriously. Javiera believed I was about to get a formal apology from Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations. Damn it! Now I had to do something nice for the Albanians. Maybe I'd offer them membership in the Khanate, full-statehood with an economic package to sweeten the deal.Yes, that was how Albania and Kosovo joined the Khanate, a product of my love for exaggeration and a little post-Ottoman solidarity over Tarator (cold soup made of yoghurt, garlic, parsley, cucumber, salt and olive oil with a side of fried squids), Tav  Kosi (lamb meatballs) and Flia & Kaymak (a dessert I highly recommend).We had toasted the Pillars of Kanun (Albanian oral law and tradition): ~ Nderi (honor), Mikpritja (hospitality), Sjellja (Right Conduct) and Fis (Kin Loyalty), ~ and he promised to tell his people that I had Besa which was an Albanian-ism for being a man who would honor his word of honor (despite us being brought together by my lie). The shit-ton of financial and military aid I asked the Great Khan to sweeten the pot with might have helped as well.Later, Lady Yum-Yum told me that the military leaders of NATO called it a 'master-stroke' in neutralizing Comrade Putin's Russian-backed 'Greek threat

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The Tefilah Podcast
Tehilim 43: Shofteini Hashem ve'Rivah Rivi (Part 3)

The Tefilah Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 56:57


Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 56 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (3/5/25), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we successfully and SMOOTHLY "landed the plane"! Not only did we get the main idea and purpose of the perek, but we explained nearly every phrase in the perek - except for the very last phrase, which we decided we can't fully understand without learning the previous perek. This short perek proved to be HIGHLY relevant to our current situation, and is a great way to showcase how Tehilim is critical for forming a relationship with Hashem.-----מקורות:תהלים פרק מגרב ש"ר הירש - תהלים כב:אמאירי - תהלים מג:אתרגום כתובים - תהלים מג:גר' אליה די נולהספורנו - ישעיהו כז:א-----The Torah content for this week has been sponsored by Rifka Kaplan-Peck in tribute to the Bibas family. May Hashem avenge their blood and may He grant Yarden Bibas and the extended family comfort in the love of Am Yisroel who mourn with them.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

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The Positively You Podcast
3 Tiny Habits for Your Home That Prevent Overwhelm and Keep Life Running Smoothly

The Positively You Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 18:50


Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending cycle of chores? In this episode of Bold Intentional Life, I'm sharing three tiny daily habits that make a huge difference in keeping my home running smoothly, reducing stress, and freeing up mental space. These quick and simple routines take less than 10 minutes but create systems that support your life (instead of adding to your workload!).In this episode, you'll learn:✅ The one-minute habit that instantly makes your home feel calmer✅ The nighttime routine that makes laundry practically do itself✅ The simple kitchen trick that keeps dishes from piling upWant to create simple systems that work for YOU? Book a Systems Strategy Call with me! In just 30 minutes, we'll pinpoint where you feel stuck and build a habit-based system to help you feel more in control. Schedule your call now at jessielarson.com/systems!Resources & Links You Need To Support You! Delegate to your kids and Simplify With Zone Cleaning Get Help Setting Up Your Systems! Free Weekly “Start with Intention” Call: Join me every Monday at 11:00 am MST for our free “Start with Intention” Call. SIGN UP HERE!5 Minute Meditations for Kids: Build healthy mental habits for the whole family with this great resource. You can listen on Spotify (with video), on Apple, and we are also on YouTube.One-on-One Coaching and Systems Strategy Calls: If you want personalized help, click here to book a discovery call!

Ariel's Entertainment  Podcast
Recording Artist Ben Bacardi Drops Beats in NYC Smoothly w/ A Twist-EP. 432!

Ariel's Entertainment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 36:21


In This Episode 432 We Have Special Guest Recording Artist "Ben Bacardi” Who Tells Us How He Became Hip Hop Rap Artist, Lyricist, Songwriter, Basketball Fan/Player, NYC Native, Foodie, Traveling, Loving Sports, and how to make it your passion/purpose/living! Follow & Support “Ben Bacardi" Instagram @ben_bacardi YouTube @benbacardi44Follow & Support Me @Venmo- @Ariel-Castillo-4 PayPal- Paypal.me/arielent TIKTOK- @Arielent.com Ariel Castillo Soundcloud Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arielentpod/ Website- Arielent.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ariel-s-entertainment-podcast--4229670/support.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 - News Audio
Mayor Wu Says City Will Work With State To Make Elections Go Smoothly

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 - News Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 0:52 Transcription Available


Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city will cooperate with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's plan to overhaul the city's election department. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Real Happy Mom
Systems That Keep You Sane & Your Household Running Smoothly - Phylicia Pough (Let's Get More Time Summit Replay)

Real Happy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 19:26


Send us a textThis special episode is a limited-time replay from the Let's Get More Time Virtual Summit—the event designed to help you gain at least 4 extra hours a week with mindset shifts, routines, and digital tools.Feeling like home life is pure chaos? Phylicia is sharing 5 game-changing systems to keep your household running smoothly—without all the stress.In her session, she'll break down:✅ A shared calendar system to keep everyone on the same page✅ A laundry system that stops the endless pile-up✅ A decluttering system to clear the chaos✅ A toy rotation system (so you're not tripping over Legos 24/7

Bob Sirott
Tips to make sure your cruise sails smoothly

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025


Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share her tips on how to get the best experience from your cruise. For more information, and to purchase tickets to join Bob and Marianne on their cruise: CLICK HERE. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am […]

The Experience Miraclesâ„¢ Podcast
77. How to Detox Your Kids Safely & Smoothly

The Experience Miraclesâ„¢ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 37:57


In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses why many children struggle with detoxification and why traditional detox protocols sometimes fail or cause regression. He explains the critical role of the nervous system in detoxification and introduces a revolutionary approach: addressing neurological dysfunction before beginning detox protocols. Dr. Ebel shares his clinical experience and research-backed insights on how to make detoxification safer and more effective by following the correct sequential order of care.[00:00:00] - Introduction & The Common Detox StruggleWhy many children don't respond well to detox protocolsThe frustration of failed detox attempts[00:01:00] - Understanding Modern Detoxification ChallengesTop three topics in holistic medicine: detoxification, neuroinflammation, microbiomeVarious approaches to detoxification (herbal, homeopathic, cell core, bioarray)[00:02:00] - The Toxin-Disease ConnectionTraditional view of toxins as primary trigger for chronic illnessDeeper examination of why toxins get trapped [00:05:00] - Two Main Reasons for Detox RegressionPremature implementation before nervous system stabilityNatural part of healing processDiscussion of neurogenic pathways vs. genetic/environmental factors[00:08:00] - The Nervous System's Role in DetoxificationHow nervous system dysfunction limits detox pathwaysImportance of proper nervous system function for successful detox[00:11:00] - Understanding Neuro-Autoimmune ResponseRole of vagus nerve and enteric nervous systemHow the body identifies and processes toxins[00:15:00] - The Perfect Storm SequenceBirth trauma and early developmental impactsConnection between nervous system injury and toxin accumulation[00:20:00] - Practical Steps for ParentsImportance of proper care sequenceHow to assess if your child is ready for detox[00:25:00] - Insight Scans and AssessmentUnderstanding subluxation and dysautonomiaHow to measure nervous system function[00:30:00] - The Role of Time in HealingWhy healing takes longer than expectedUnderstanding the layers of chronic illness[00:34:00] - Practical Detox Support StrategiesIncreased chiropractic care frequencyProper nutrition (bone broth, fermented vegetables, healthy fats)Hydration importanceEpsom salt bathsRest and schedule managementThe total load theory article from Documenting Hope Referenced by Dr. Tonyhttps://documentinghope.com/total-load-theory/-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy
The necessary concentration for studying alone. Magical intelligence-evoking frequency. Difficulties are easily solved. All exams and promotions go smoothly

Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 77:55


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypnosis-and-relaxation-sound-therapy9715/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Small Business Celebration
Strategies To Smoothly Transition Away From Day-To-Day Operations - The Job You Created For Yourself

Small Business Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 27:02


Are you ready to step back from the role you've carved out for yourself in your business and look towards expanding your company? Discover strategies to smoothly transition away from the day-to-day operations, allowing you to focus on growth and innovation. Learn how to develop compelling resources for your sales team that clearly articulate your company's offerings, empowering them to drive success. Join Lance Bever, Founder of Atech MSP, as he shares insights and practical advice on scaling your business effectively. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 From Tinker-er To MSP Founder 08:13 How To Keep Your Business From Being Your Job 14:41 The Visioneer Game! 19:13 Creating Effective Collateral For Your Sales Team! 23:20 Final Thought: "Begin In A Friendly Way" 26:17 YouTube Shorts / Credits Support small business owners, like you, celebrating BIG breakthroughs by supporting Small Business Celebration's Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/smallbusinesscelebration! As well as our sponsors for this episode: Mike Saba: https://msaba.watsonrealty.com Reach out to us at: https://smallbusinesscelebration.com Read our blog at: https://smallbusinesscelebration.com/blog Reach out to our guest at: https://atechmsp.com #BusinessExpansion #SalesTeamResources #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTransition #AtechMSP #LanceBever #ScalingBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #SalesStrategy https://youtu.be/z49Fy1eWHO8

WBAP Morning News Podcast
ARE THE DEPORTATIONS OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS MOVING ALONG SMOOTHLY?

WBAP Morning News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 4:23


Victor Avila, Ret. Former ICE Special Agent, joined the program to talk about the mass deportations of illegal violent immigrants. Is this working the way we had hoped? Are the cartels cowering in fear or remaining defiant? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Kyper & Bourne
Oilers Back to Running Smoothly

Real Kyper & Bourne

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 49:53


Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jeff Jackson (4:15), CEO & President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers to chat about the change in performance from his team at the start of the 2024-25 regular season, the differences between the Stanley Cup Final clinching roster from a year ago, if their recent success changes their approach to the trade deadline, the coaching staff's belief in John Klingberg, and his expectations for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Drew Doughty's return from the IR, Utah Hockey Club's final list of team names, and injuries hitting hockey clubs across the league.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Workflows
How To Make Your Photography Business Run Smoothly with John Branch IV

Workflows

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 36:10


Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz is joined by John Branch IV, a talented photographer known for his meticulous approach to capturing wedding moments.John Branch IV walks us through his structured approach to wedding photography, sharing valuable insights into managing stress, handling technical challenges, and leveraging automation to streamline business operations. He sheds light on his favorite AI tools and gives us a peek into his flexible and fulfilling self-employed life.John Branch IV is a Wedding Photographer and YouTube Content Creator. After nearly ten years of wedding photography in the NYC and Raleigh, NC, area, John quickly began teaching what he's learned to newer wedding photographers to improve the caliber of photographers in the wedding industry. A Fujifilm X-Photographer and Rangefinder 30 Rising Star winner, John looks to use his years of experience to help grow other businesses and show them they can have life-changing results with their photography."Having a set plan reassures me that I've captured all the key moments, reducing stress throughout the wedding day."Why You Should ListenLearn how to visualize and plan essential wedding shots to handle photographer's anxiety about missing key moments.Get practical advice on managing the stress of photographing special proposals with technical challenges.Explore the benefits of automation in running a photography business, saving time and improving client experiences.Discover time-saving AI tools like Imagen and Gling that enhance photo and video editing workflows.Gain insights into effective business practices, including client communication and smart album creation.ResourcesJohn's Lightroom PresetsJohn's Talent AI Profile at ImagenEpisode 34 with Angela ShaeHoneyBookPic-TimeGlingDescriptOpus ClipFinal Cut ProDavinci ResolveDon't miss out on these expert tips and tools that can transform your photography business. Subscribe to the Workflows podcast today and improve your craft with every listen.(00:00) - 052 (00:50) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:07) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (08:34) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (11:24) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (19:34) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (26:40) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (29:28) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Fly on the Wall presented by Church Boom
147 | How To Navigate New Chapters Smoothly

Fly on the Wall presented by Church Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 24:17


Join us for an enlightening episode of the Fly On The Wall Podcast! In Episode 147, host Chris Sonksen sits down with Alberto to discuss the unique challenges of managing growth in ministry settings.Episode Highlights:Alberto's Journey: Celebrating his book's success and the experiences that shaped his current achievements.Chris's Guidance: In-depth strategies for restructuring leadership in a growing ministry, ensuring alignment with new growth phases.Practical Advice: Tips on clear communication, setting expectations, and facilitating team transitions effectively.Don't miss out on these invaluable insights, especially if you're navigating leadership and growth within your organization.

Cheerful Productive Chats
Systems to Make Your Business Run Smoothly in 2025 | 84

Cheerful Productive Chats

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 12:31 Transcription Available


Send me a text message about this episode!Let's transform the way you approach your business with powerful productivity systems for entrepreneurs. Step into 2025 with a sense of calm and control, knowing that your business is running smoothly and efficiently, no matter what unexpected challenges arise.In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been able to focus more on high-impact tasks, reduce stress, and free up valuable time (and how you can too with these 3 types of systems).

Grace Moments
Seasons of Grace: Moving Smoothly & Hopefully Through The Cycles of Life

Grace Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 22:25


Like nature, life is a cycle of seasons. Sometimes we are in the expectation of Spring's possibility while at others, we are in the throes of Winter's darkness and chill. Learning how to transition through and embrace each season is key to our being able to grow and get out of each one what God is intending to show us. This episode shows you the hidden beauty of each season of life and how you be fruitful and hopeful even in the seasons you dislike the most. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Katherine Singer

Fly on the Wall presented by Church Boom
144 | How To Navigate New Chapters Smoothly

Fly on the Wall presented by Church Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 25:16


We're thrilled to bring you another insightful episode of the Fly On The Wall Podcast! In Episode 144, Chris Sonksen chats with Andrew from Arizona about mastering "Healthy Transitions" within church leadership roles.Episode Highlights:Andrew's transition to a major role within the Cross Church network.Chris's expert advice on respecting legacy while embracing new responsibilities.Strategies for seamlessly integrating new visions without losing the essence of past successes.This episode is essential for leaders facing transitions, offering strategies to manage changes with grace and impact.

The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast
Lean Management: Strategies to Help Your Dental Office Run Smoothly with Karyn Ross

The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 38:07 Transcription Available


What's the secret to less stress, more productivity, and happier patients? A new management approach could be the key to transforming your dental practice from chaotic to efficient. In this episode, award-winning author and consultant Karyn Ross introduces the Toyota Way Lean process and explains how to implement its principles to address system breakdowns, proactively prevent problems, and empower your team.We discuss why you need a dedicated office manager in your practice, how to effectively train employees, and more strategies to improve workflow and drive growth in your business. Tune in to learn more!Topics discussed in this episode:Applying the Lean Process in your dental practiceThe crucial role of office managersHow to train office managers in your practiceCommon management mistakes in a dental practiceHow to have difficult conversation with your employesUsing Lean principles to improve patient careSign up for Karyn's 8-Week Dental Practice Manager Training:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dental-practice-manager-training-tickets-1047118047267Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))If you are ready to increase your new patients and start growing your practice, visit www.relevanceonlinemarketing.com and see what you've been missing with your current company. I teach dentists how to make more money, work less, and create a team driven practice that runs itself. Join the DPH Hero Collective to Learn every single dental practice management tool you need to do it. You will get: ✓Comprehensive Training to increase profit and engagement in your practice✓Live Monthly Webinars to teach you how to run your practice✓Live Question and Answer Sessions to get you help when you need it✓A Community of practice owners to support and cheer you on✓System and Protocol Documents to Edit, to standardize your operations Visit www.DPHPod.com to Learn more.

Autosport F1 - Formula 1 and Motorsport
Will The Vegas GP Run Smoothly In Year 2? - Autosport Q+A Show

Autosport F1 - Formula 1 and Motorsport

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 49:20


Haydn Cobb and Kevin Turner join Bryn Lucas on the latest episode of the Autosport Q+A. This week, the trio discuss who will most likely succeed in the final three races of the 2024 season and if the sport can expect similar convergence to 2021's Championship fight between teams in the future. They also ponder whether Red Bull has a chance to reclaim second or even first in the Constructor's Championship. There are also discussions on whether the “free tyre change” rule under Red Flags needs to be changed after the Brazilian GP, concerns over the FIA's leadership after the departure of many of its staff, whether Greg Maffei stepping down as Liberty Media's CEO increases Andretti's chances of making the grid in the future, and Kevin is asked if Valtteri Bottas leaves F1 as the sport's “greatest teammate”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul
The Endgame 111324 - Smoothly Transitioning (Subscriber Stream)

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 120:35


In today's episode:The fake president Joe Biden welcomes Donald Trump to the (fake?) Oval Office for a "fire"side chatCNN begins to wonder whether Donald Trump will fall behind in the fake "popular vote"Mike Johnson tells the illegitimate administration to preserve its documentsRegime media ratings are crashing because people generally don't enjoy being lied into retardationA 'draft EO' of questionable provenance sparks a panic about the Regime-oriented elements of the MIC being removedThe DC meltdown intensifiesQ&A.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.comor https://riseattireusa.com/intl/cancelcouture/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Construction Genius
Listen, Plan, Build: A Blueprint for Smoothly Navigating Construction Disputes

Construction Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 46:15


Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me   In today's fast-paced and frequently unpredictable workplace, effective leadership and teamwork necessitate a combination of adaptation, empathy, and collaboration. One of the most crucial lessons for leaders is to strike a balance between action and deliberate planning. This entails taking a step back, listening, gathering information before making a choice, and being willing to change course along the road. A commitment to working together, especially when frustrations are high, is crucial to successful problem-solving. Doug Reitz brings over thirty years of experience in California's construction industry, earning a respected reputation as both a seasoned builder and an influential thought leader. Beyond the billion-dollar projects his company has completed, Doug has made a lasting impact on the industry by sharing his expertise at events and workshops statewide. His focus on creating high-performing teams, cultivating resilient company cultures, and advancing industry best practices has inspired countless professionals. We start the conversation with Doug explaining how to manage yourself in a business transition and the importance of having a support system, whether it's a close-knit team or a personal board of advisors. Doug then clarified the necessity of stepping back from controlling everything and adopting a more empowered leadership style that not only helps develop a more engaged and capable team but also enables leaders to focus on broader strategic goals rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day tasks. Further, he explains the value of the Listen, Plan, Build process as a tool for balanced decision-making and how this process encourages collaboration, bringing the team together and helping to align everyone's efforts toward a common goal. Further into the conversation, we discuss the following topics regarding successful problem-solving: the value of understanding the experiences of other people, taking slower and smaller steps, handling failures with an open mind, the power of consistency, the role of collaboration, emotional awareness, and sharing purpose in problem-solving.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [05.15] Managing yourself in a business transition. [07.08] The need for adaptability and embracing unpredictability.  [11.55] Letting go of the urge to control every detail and allowing others to take ownership. [16.39] Listen, plan, build tool. [22.28] The importance of understanding other people's experiences.  [23.55] The downside of modern technology. [28.48] Taking small and slower steps in construction. [31.14] The role failure plays in success. [32.30] Coping with failure. [35.00] The power of consistency and relationship-building. [38.05] The importance of collaboration, emotional awareness, and shared purpose in problem-solving. [42.00] Doug's book: A Blueprint for Constructing Success in Leadership and Life   KEY TAKEAWAYS Build a support system when facing challenges. Adapt and embrace unpredictability as a leader. Step back and empower your team as a leader. Use the listen, plan, build approach. Understand the power of collaboration and communication.  Develop empathy and curiosity as a leader.   RESOURCES Connect with Doug LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/doug-reitz/  Website - dougreitz.blog/  Instagram - instagram.com/be_a_builder_/    BUILD: A Blueprint for Constructing Success in Leadership and Life Paperback by Doug Reitz amazon.com/BUILD-Blueprint-Constructing-Success-Leadership/dp/B0DHHJJ5RD    When Work Works: Cutting-Edge Solutions for the Contemporary Workplace amazon.com/When-Work-Works-Cutting-Edge-Contemporary/dp/B0D7L356JC    Are people problems eroding your company's profits? Discover proven strategies to lead, strategize, and sell effectively, ensuring your projects stay profitable. Elevate your construction business by purchasing Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies today and turn your people problems into profit!: www.amazon.com/Construction-Genius-Effective-Hands-Leadership/dp/B0BHTRDY1T/ Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me  

The John Batchelor Show
PREVIEW: ULA: Colleague Bob Zimmerman comments on the new Vulcan booster did not fly smoothly in its second test for ULA but is likely to be approved for commerce anyway -- and what this means about the Washington posture toward the superior SpaceX

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 2:03


PREVIEW: ULA: Colleague Bob Zimmerman comments on the new Vulcan booster did not fly smoothly in its second test for ULA but is likely to be approved for commerce anyway -- and what this means about the Washington posture toward the superior SpaceX 1956

The Todd Starnes Podcast
The Media is ramping up ant-Trump rhetoric to distract from Harris' shortcomings… AND Why the Left's sale of Kamala hasn't gone smoothly

The Todd Starnes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 122:43


Fox News Digital Political Reporter Brooke Singman joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on how Vice President Kamala Harris is finally about to face some hard-hitting questions during her sit-down with "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier. Jimmy reacts to the latest desperate anti-Trump rants by media personalities like Jimmy Kimmel and Joy Reid. Actor Mark Holton checks in to talk about the release of his new movie, “Stream”. PLUS, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future Daniel Turner explains why energy policy is a national security issue. [00:00:00] Mainstream media accusing Trump of fascism again [00:37:05] The sale of Kamala Harris isn't going well [00:55:30] Brooke Singman [01:13:50] Harris pretending she's always been against illegal immigration [01:26:23] Mark Holton [01:32:20] Daniel Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wholesome Mumma - Solutions for Overwhelmed Mums & Women of Faith. Simplify the Home, Refuel Your Mindset and Purpose!

Hey Mumma, Wouldn't it be nice if the day just went smoothly, even with the kids and the to do list? In todays episode, I am sharing with you 4 things that I do daily (or weekly) to ensure my day goes as smooth as possible!   Register for Online 2024 Renewed Conference Join the Facebook Group Get started with Essential Oils

Sleep Meditation for Women 3 HOURS

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Begin by finding a comfortable position in your bed.  Allow your pillows to cradle your head,  And feel the softness of your blankets surrounding you.  PAUSE… Take a deep breath in,  And let it out slowly,  Feeling your body sink a little deeper into the mattress with each exhale. Close your eyes gently, And let a sense of calm wash over you.  PAUSE… Now, tune into the quiet whisper of your breath,  Inhaling peace, exhaling any tension. With each breath,  Cool and soothing, Bringing quiet to your mind, And stillness to your heart. LONG PAUSE… Shift your awareness to your hands, Notice them resting by your sides, Feel the weight of your hands as they relax, Fingers softly curling into the comfort of your sheets. PAUSE… As you breathe in deeply, Imagine a gentle breeze caressing your hands, Easing all tightness, Softening each joint, As you sink deeper into relaxation. LONG PAUSE… Now, let this peaceful feeling rise up to your shoulders. Feel them drop slightly, releasing the burdens of the day, Imagine a warm, comforting wrap settling around them, Melting away any tightness, Relaxing you further into your bed. PAUSE… All is quiet now, All is serene, Drift a little deeper, Into this tranquil dream. LONG PAUSE… Bring your focus to your heart, Feel it rising and falling with your breath, Each beat, a soft drum lulling you to sleep. Allow warmth to fill this space, A warmth that spreads comfort and calm throughout your body, Relaxing you further, Deeper, Into the arms of sleep. PAUSE… Sink into the stillness, Embrace the quiet, Feel your body completely relaxed, Your mind, clear and free. LONG PAUSE… Now, listen to the gentle rhythm of your heart, Soft and steady, Soothing you into deeper relaxation, Whispering you closer to dreams. LONG PAUSE… Your entire being is calm and quiet, Smoothly sinking into the depths of night, Floating gently on the sea of sleep, Ready to drift into dreams. PAUSE… All is peaceful, All is calm, Drift further away, Into the night, so long. LONG PAUSE… Goodnight, dear one, Sleep softly,  Sleep deep, May your dreams be sweet, And your night's rest complete. PAUSE… Sweet dreams, beautiful.