Podcasts about sobs

In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie is joined by Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).Josie shares the story of her fiancé Olivier, a kind, spiritual French lorry driver who was loved by everyone around him. Together they were building a life, planning their wedding and creating a future in rural France. Then, just weeks before they were due to marry, Olivier died by suicide.Josie talks openly about the mental health struggles that Olivier had hidden for years, the shocking way she received the news of his death, and the impossible task of making sense of a loss that seemed to come out of nowhere.She also shares one of the most extraordinary stories ever told on Widowed AF: her attempt to marry Olivier after his death through a little-known French law that allows posthumous marriage with presidential approval. What followed was a four-year journey involving handwritten letters, evidence of their love story and a dossier that eventually reached the desk of President Emmanuel Macron.Rosie and Josie discuss suicide bereavement, stigma, mental illness, survivor guilt, finding community through SOBS and the life-changing power of peer support.This is a conversation about grief, love, resilience and what happens when the future you planned disappears overnight.

A Virginia judge shocked the courtroom, and the woman charged with 8 counts of felony child neglect, by dismissing all charges against former assistant principal, Dr. Ebony Parker. The prosecution rested its case after calling dozens of witnesses, including the first grade teacher who survived a bullet wound to the chest, maintaining that Parker failed to act appropriately after being warned that a 6-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school. After the defense asked for dismissal before beginning its case, the judge announced she was striking all counts against Parker, saying the court “is of the legal opinion that this is not a crime.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Virginia judge shocked the courtroom, and the woman charged with 8 counts of felony child neglect, by dismissing all charges against former assistant principal, Dr. Ebony Parker. The prosecution rested its case after calling dozens of witnesses, including the first grade teacher who survived a bullet wound to the chest, maintaining that Parker failed to act appropriately after being warned that a 6-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school. After the defense asked for dismissal before beginning its case, the judge announced she was striking all counts against Parker, saying the court “is of the legal opinion that this is not a crime.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Virginia judge shocked the courtroom, and the woman charged with 8 counts of felony child neglect, by dismissing all charges against former assistant principal, Dr. Ebony Parker. The prosecution rested its case after calling dozens of witnesses, including the first grade teacher who survived a bullet wound to the chest, maintaining that Parker failed to act appropriately after being warned that a 6-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school. After the defense asked for dismissal before beginning its case, the judge announced she was striking all counts against Parker, saying the court “is of the legal opinion that this is not a crime.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Virginia judge shocked the courtroom, and the woman charged with 8 counts of felony child neglect, by dismissing all charges against former assistant principal, Dr. Ebony Parker. The prosecution rested its case after calling dozens of witnesses, including the first grade teacher who survived a bullet wound to the chest, maintaining that Parker failed to act appropriately after being warned that a 6-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school. After the defense asked for dismissal before beginning its case, the judge announced she was striking all counts against Parker, saying the court “is of the legal opinion that this is not a crime.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chick Corea- Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (Solid State Records) Released December 1968 Now He Sings, Now He Sobs captures Chick Corea, Miroslav Vitouš, and Roy Haynes in a rare moment of complete musical connection and creative freedom. Although somewhat ignored upon release,  the album has since become one of the defining piano trio recordings in modern jazz history. Corea's compositions balance angular post-bop lines, open improvisation, rhythmic experimentation, and abstract textures, while Vitouš brings the fearless intensity of a young bass virtuoso and Haynes supplies his legendary snap-crackle rhythmic imagination. Tracks such as “Steps – What Was,” “Matrix,” and the title tune reveal a trio functioning as a single organism rather than a pianist backed by rhythm section players. The music channels the adventurous spirit of Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet and the Bill Evans Trio while pushing the piano trio format into more exploratory territory. This is not casual background jazz or music aimed at mass appeal. It demands attention, openness, and patience. For listeners willing to engage with its intensity and complexity, the album remains one of the true masterpieces of late-1960s modern jazz. (S5-EP 19)

There is a short window to prevent a US bill that would overturn decades of animal welfare progress. This is arguably the most consequential piece of farm animal legislation in U.S. history. Summary  The Farm Bill currently being considered by the U.S. Congress includes the “Save Our Bacon Act”, which would eliminate states' abilities to set standards on how farmed animals are raised and treated¹, and void existing state animal welfare laws. If passed into law, it would undo decades of animal welfare progress, and greatly reduce opportunities for future animal welfare wins. The Farm Bill has passed the House with the Save Our Bacon Act (SOB) included, and it will soon be considered by the Senate. This is the biggest legislative threat to farmed animal welfare in U.S. history, and preventing the Save Our Bacon Act from passing Congress is the highest impact opportunity to help animals that there has been in years. If you do anything to help animals this year, it should be helping with this. Call script, email templates, and more here. What to do Easiest, highest priority action (5 min): Call and email both your senators, and ask them to publicly [...] ---Outline:(00:21) Summary(01:15) What to do(04:55) Higher-effort actions(07:22) Context on the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act(07:28) What is the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act?(08:23) What would be this laws effect on animal welfare?(10:08) What is SOBs status in Congress?(10:57) Strategy(11:00) What are the goals?(11:44) Which Senators would be the highest impact to persuade to oppose SOB?(13:04) How to talk about this with different audiences(17:00) Footnotes(17:07) Appendix(17:10) More details on the goals(18:32) Which Senators would be the highest impact to persuade to oppose SOB? --- First published: May 4th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/vsYphZaBcXpmtNizp/if-you-do-one-thing-for-animals-this-year-do-this-1 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

In this episode of the Sound Centric Podcast, Adam Dash sits down with music executive and creative strategist le'Roy Benros for a deep dive into the evolution of the music industry from the blog era to today's digital-first landscape. le'Roy reflects on his time at SOBs, where some of hip-hop's biggest names including Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West passed through early in their careers, and breaks down what it takes to spot and develop talent at the ground level. The conversation explores the founding and growth of Big Ass Kids, a creative platform and ecosystem built to help artists and music professionals bring ambitious ideas to life through marketing activations, storytelling, and community building. le'Roy shares behind the scenes stories from standout campaigns with artists like Smino and Meek Mill, and explains how world building has become a core part of modern music rollouts. They also discuss the future of the industry, including how artists are monetizing beyond streaming, the rise of superfans, and why financial literacy including Bitcoin and new digital asset models is becoming increasingly important for creatives navigating their careers. This episode blends music history, business strategy, and forward thinking insight into where the industry is headed next.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00 Introduction to the Soundcentric Podcast 02:35 The Blog Era and Its Impact on Music 04:51 Modern Marketing Strategies for Artists 09:27 The Role of Industry Plants in Music 11:40 The Importance of Live Performances 19:31 Booking Artists: Behind the Scenes 22:57 Monetizing Music in the Digital Age 26:14 The Birth of Big Ass Kids 28:00 Collaborative Projects and Artist Experiences 30:32 Innovative Campaigns and Activations 33:28 Navigating the Music Industry as an Entrepreneur 36:28 Building a Supportive Community for Artists 40:30 Addressing Industry Challenges and Future Predictions 44:19 Financial Literacy and the Role of Bitcoin 51:53 Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Podcast #780 rides the flow with The Reds Pinks & Purples, The Boyfriends, The Neighborhoods, Sobs, Imperial April, Micah And The Mirrors, The Suncharms, & Elska.

The Blue Room's Matt Jones joined Liam last June to discuss the hot mess that was 2015/16. The pair discuss crazy 3-3 draws, “Baines is one of us”, Wembley heartbreak as well as the one when the Scarlet Might had 40 shots. Also, SOBs, Matt is running the London Marathon - pls donate. It's for The Kevin Campbell Foundation no less. https://www.justgiving.com/page/matt-jones-6?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Thanks to Gary Lunt, Niall O'Donnell and Sean Ponzini for their contributions to this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a free-for-all for the SOBs of Pulp Island. Join us as we celebrate one year of Paul and Steve bringing their quirky take to the Best Little Corner of BookTube!

The Portland Police Chief sobs over the arrests of Tren de Aragua gangbangers. Then, Grace reviews the new lifetime movie based on Karen Read.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

¡Ni los mejores pilotos podran salvarlos!¡Porque es Lunes y SpreadShotNews ya llegó! En este episodio: Maxi nos cuenta sobre los “inconvenientes” de la Ace Combathon, específicamente con su copia de Air Combat (pero puede terminarlo) y continúa su camino en el Trails from Zero. Nico por su parte toma un camino paralelo a la Ace Combathon, jugando Project Wingman, además de retomar Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Para el Rapid-Fire, tenemos nuestro clásico episodio de “ponernos al día” con noticias de las últimas semanas. Arrancando por la debacle de Larian y su CEO hablando sobre IA, la pelea legal que no fue entre Sony y Tencent, CD Projekt y GOG se separan (pero todo queda en “familia”), id es el último estudio de Microsoft en organizarse en sindicato, Tencent va a mirar más de cerca sus inversiones internacionales, Nintendo había escuchado que los game key-cards no serían demasiado populares con sectores de su público, Naughty Dog promete (y falla) no forzar mas crunch en sus empleados, Vince Zampella fallece trágicamente y aparece una nueva conferencia en Arabia Saudi para desarrolladores. En las noticias de esta semana, tenemos novedades sobre un posible nuevo DLC de The Witcher 3, el estudio de Phasmophobia lanza su propio publisher y nos enteramos del potencial futuro de Xbox via Windows Central. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi nos recomienda el episodio sobre la fundacion de SEGA de They Create Worlds. Nico por su parte recomienda el podcast Aguante Mulder sobre X-Files. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas

Madison Bergmann, 26, was sentenced to six years in prison and six years of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges related to her sexting and "making out" with an 11-year-old student. Bergmann was engaged to be married and a teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin when her inappropriate behavior was discovered. Bergmann sobbed in court as she learned her punishment and the judge described her behavior as "unbelievable." Law&Crime's Angenette Levy has all of the details in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Grow your own audience today – go to https://opus.pro/crimefix for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest:Marian BracciaCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've sat on this one for a while waiting for 95/96, and now we're proud to release, on St Stephen's Day for you SOBs, Kev in conversation with the one and only St Vespaluus, aka Ste Porter.Ho fuckin' ho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jazz Session No.441 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in November 2025, featuring Chick Corea's fabulous 1968 album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs”, with Roy Haynes and Miroslav Vitous. TRACK LISTING: What is this Thing Called Love? - Mel Torme w. The Mel-Tones, Artie Shaw & His Orchestra; When A Woman Loves A Man - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra; Flute Song / Hotel Me - Gil Evans; Jordu - Stan Getz & Chet Baker; Matrix - Chick Corea; Now He Sings, Now He Sobs - Chick Corea; Toledo Blade - Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra; Sati - Lewis Wright, w. Kit Downes; The Changing World - George Benson; Moment to Moment - Freddie Hubbard; Midnight Sun - Duke Ellington's Spacemen; Marble Arch - Dave Brubeck; Hiba - John Pope Quintet; Shoop - Neil Cowley Trio; New He Beats The Drum, Now He Stops - Chick Corea; Bossa - Chick Corea; Cakewalkin' Babies - Humphrey Lyttelton; Snake's Hips - The Georgians; Gumbo - Cortijo; New Orleans - Herbie Mann.

Episode 307: It's Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c! We continue our celebration of the Arts with Jay Dick, Sr. Director, Advocacy and Partnerships, Government Affairs Department, Americans for the Arts. In this fun and wide-ranging conversation, Jay explains what he means by SOBs (it's not what you think), how he relates to decision makers when talking about support for the arts, why we need to work to keep arts education in our schools, and why he believes art is for everyone. Jay shares the Americans for the Arts pinwheel tool that you can access on their website -- it will inspire you. Don't miss this conversation with a passionate and experienced advocate. Would you like to learn more about supporting the arts and arts education? Share a comment!

Send us a text               Clarice emerges from the bathroom in a half-crouch, arms                out, both hands on the gun, extended just below the level of                her unseeing eyes. She stops, listens. In her raw-nerved                darkness, every SOUND is unnaturally magnified - the HUM of                the refrigerator... the TRICKLE of water... her own terrified                BREATHING, and Catherine's faraway, echoing SOBS... Moths                smack against her face and arms. She eases forward, then                stops again, listens... She eases forward again, following                her gun, and creeps directly in front of, and then past -                  MR. GUMBThat excerpt from the script to Silence of the Lambs showcases the power of the thriller. I can remember sitting in a dark movie theater, glued to the big screen trying to will Jodie Foster's character, Clarice Starling to turn and shoot the killer. I miss those days at the movies.But we are not here to chat about the fall of modern cinema, no, we are here to talk about the Thriller. What it is and why you should try to incorporate elements into your roleplaying game.

Madison Bergmann, a former 5th-grade teacher, has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual misconduct charges that involve children. Bergmann was accused of sending more than 30,000 text messages to an 11-year-old student. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a closer look at some of the biggest moments from her plea hearing, including words from the judge that caused Bergmann to start sobbing.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the 3 months of Opus Pro. HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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David Waldman is here to Tuesday the heck out of this KITM. The Supreme Court was feeling cute last night and thought they'd delete the separation of powers. That Nixon was such a loser. Congratulations also go to Trump for winning his 5th golf championship in since inauguration, 10 weeks ago. Just one of the many of his latest great successes, depending on how one looks at things. One thing is still missing on his signature blue suit, however. Medals. Like Florida Gop Cory Mills' Bronze Star, but maybe a dozen or so gold ones. That'd be cool. Meanwhile, Cory's landlord is accusing him of not paying $85,000 in rent. Can Mills help it if he didn't bill him correctly? Donald does become a little smaller each day, therefore he shut down airports in a 200-mile radius in order to pretend to be a World Cup player and “accept” their trophy… and a medal… and probably the silverware at the banquet and the toilet paper from his restroom stall. Hey, it's what all the tin-pot dictators do when they tire of tin pots. Blame Jeffery Epstein. He's the guy who got Trump on his gold kick, among other things. Democrats and Kevin Spacey would like to know more, but you know how prim and demure Republicans can be. Barack Obama started compiling his forged Epstein list during his early teens, as will be revealed to all in around two weeks The US has imposed a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes (purportedly) in hopes of “boosting domestic production” … First of all, Donald K. Trump doesn't do anything for the good of anything. Second, we are deporting/terrorizing/imprisoning all of our skilled farm workers. Third, everyone knows that you couldn't treat white folks like that.  Fourth, you also don't mess with tomatoes, as they are some litigious SOBs.

A second anonymous witness testified that Combs pushed her to perform with a succession of commercial sex workers. In one text message she sent to him she wrote, "I don't want to play this role in your life anymore. It's dark, sleazy, and makes me feel disgusted with myself. I feel it's the only reason you have me around and why you pay for the house. I don't want to feel obligated to perform these nights with you in fear of losing the roof over my head." She sent that text in September of 2023 but testified that she participated in "hotel nights" with Combs through the summer of 2024.If you want to read NBC's coverage of the trial, check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: NBCNews.com/Diddy

A second anonymous witness testified that Combs pushed her to perform with a succession of commercial sex workers. In one text message she sent to him she wrote, "I don't want to play this role in your life anymore. It's dark, sleazy, and makes me feel disgusted with myself. I feel it's the only reason you have me around and why you pay for the house. I don't want to feel obligated to perform these nights with you in fear of losing the roof over my head." She sent that text in September of 2023 but testified that she participated in "hotel nights" with Combs through the summer of 2024.If you want to read NBC's coverage of the trial, check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: NBCNews.com/Diddy  

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the lastest in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on more emotional testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.

Matching Day: Part 1To love risks more than just her heart.Based on a post by SmallTownPrincess, in 2 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Connected.Girls spend their entire lives looking forward to the fateful Matching Day - and whether or not they will admit it, boys, too, have at least a healthy curiosity. It's so reassuring, knowing that in your eighteenth year, you and your age-mates will be paired off, brought together with another from their own community or a surrounding one that match them perfectly. No song-and-dance dating rituals, like the ones in the books Livia liked to read, no old maids, no riotous bachelors; just simple, comforting compatibility."Have you heard?" The hushed, conspiratorial tones issued from the pink-lacquered lips of Livia's best friend, Mara."What?" Livia's low-pitched voice always made her sound disinterested, but she paid close attention to Mara when her friend sounded this urgent."There was a big accident over in Micrague. One guy died!""Oh, that's terrible," Livia murmured, letting her eyelashes drop and rise again to half-mast in a brief show of empathy. It was all she had time for, as Mara leaned suddenly, ever more urgently forward, gripping Livia's arm in both hands."That's not the worst thing," she rolled on. "The guy who was killed? He just turned eighteen. That makes the numbers for tomorrow's Matching uneven!"Two full breaths, painful to the impatient Mara, passed before Livia spoke in response. "So, what, someone won't be paired? A girl will be left without her match?""Whoever matched with him will have no pair on Matching Day," Mara proclaimed ominously. Her eyes were wide and glittering with morbid excitement."What do they do about that?" It was unheard of, as far as Livia knew; there were always even numbers, always a perfect match for everyone.Mara gave an exaggerated shrug. "Maybe she'll never be matched."Livia was surprised into laughter. "They can't leave her without a match forever," she said with certainty. "Maybe they'll search out another community for someone that fits even better than that poor boy who died."Her reassuring confidence sent Mara, humming, away to terrify someone else with proclamations of an eternity alone for some poor girl. The thought nagged at Livia for the rest of the afternoon, though. What if he was matched with me?"Verin Massada," the stern voice called from the central platform, and a stick-thin brunette drifted toward the three steps that lifted her above the circle of impatient teenagers."Philip Pressia." The broad-shouldered redhead that stepped up to take Verin's hand smirked and bowed at the polite smattering of applause that ushered the happy new couple off the stage. Livia smiled approvingly; Verin needed a little more humor in her life.Livia watched each girl she'd grown up with walk back into the circle, shyly clutching the hand of her new mate, and twisted her skirt nervously in her fingers. It seemed forever before the 'R's were called, and the wad of boys brought in from all the different communities steadily shrank. She met the clear grey eyes of one of the remaining boys as Clanley Ritchell was met by a generic-looking, dark-haired boy, and she thought fleetingly, I hope I'm matched with him. He seemed to be thinking the same thing; his face fell a little when he was called up to greet a willowy blond on the dais."Danica Soress," the voice demanded, and Livia stood a little straighter with a sharp intake of breath. Had she been skipped?All the vague, incoherent fears that had accompanied Mara's morbid pronouncement coursed through Livia, charged with shame as some girls recognized the omission and turned to look at her with expressions of varying pity. Livia felt on the edge of tears.She saw the blond - that wretched Salvia - pull the grey-eyed boy down to whisper cruelly in his ear and point in Livia's direction, and she contemplated melting into the dirt.With the blood roaring loudly in her ears, she heard no other names called, and stared fixedly at a nondescript blade of grass in front of her to avoid the glances that were flickering toward her. How can this be? she thought frantically. How can I not have a match?"Livia, what's going on?" Mara's face held ghoulish curiosity with only an edge of concern for her friend, and Livia couldn't deal with her. She turned without a word and marched to the fountain a good distance away from the platform. People were breaking off now, finding secluded spots to get to know this person with whom they'd be partnered forever. Livia, wrapping her arms tightly around her gut, had never felt so alone.How could she have lost a lifetime of companionship without ever tasting it? It was too, too cruel. What right did that boy have to take away everything in one fell swoop? How could he die? She wanted to shake her fist at the heavens, demand an explanation, but she just trailed her fingers through the rippling water in the fountain basin, swallowing hard against the wave of emotions that threatened to show itself grotesquely in her features."His name was Bracken, if that helps," said a voice behind her, and she jumped, throwing water onto her dress. She turned to see that grey-eyed boy approaching, and she prepared herself for the humiliation she was sure to experience at his hands; he had, after all, been matched like everyone else, and she was alone - possibly forever.He did not mock her, though; his eyes held the soft, cautious understanding of someone who pitied another, but was not sure whether that person desired sympathy or not. When she said nothing, he shrugged self-consciously. "Sorry, I realize you might not have wanted to know. I just, he was my best friend. I thought if you did want to know about him, I'd at least let you know who you could ask."A flood of gratitude made it temporarily impossible for her to speak, and then she forced a smile. "I think I'd like to know," she said hesitantly. She wasn't sure; would it be better to know nothing about what she'd never have, or to at least have pleasant thoughts about what could've been? "Can I ask you something now?""Absolutely.""Would I have liked him?"The boy nodded. "I think so. He was quiet at first, it took a while to get to know him. But once you did, there was no one you trusted more." He added, with the hesitation of an afterthought but the seriousness of something he'd intended to say all along, "Seeing you here, there's no doubt that he would have liked you."He gave Livia one last smile and lay his hand over hers for a moment, ignoring the water droplets that sat on it like dew. For a warm second, she felt a rush of what it might have been like to have someone get to know her intimately over a lifetime, to love and understand her and for her to love back, and then the grey-eyed boy was walking with wide strides back to Salvia, and nothing but a hollow sadness remained beneath her breastbone.Livia hated them. All of them.The girls with their softly rolling curls, teased and coached for hours in order to look casually delicate when the boys, their shirts tucked in and their shoes shined, arrived at their doorsteps carrying one or two or twenty flowers in one hand and a shining invitation in the other. They walked with springing steps the short distance to the gathering hall in the center of town, hand in hand or arm in arm, and Livia wanted to throw rocks at the whole lot of them.She had been invited, sort of, to join in on the festivities. The community officials, not sure what to do with the first single person over eighteen in a century, had hesitantly allowed for her participation in all the new couples' activities; so far, she had partaken in none of them.Desperately, she wanted to be a part of the revelry, but she could not force herself to walk into the rooms full of happy girls and their happy boys, and have nothing herself. Her mother, unable to comfort her, had begged her to go to the dance. It was the last night before all the boys would be returning to their own communities, taking their matches with them. It was the last night she would seek Mara, who had paired with a boy from Onek.And she'd tried: she'd gotten dressed, piled her hair up on top of her head and pulled her elbow-length gloves on, but nothing could motivate her to step outside her house as streams of giggling lovebirds trickled by on the way to the hall."Go, Livia," her mother said, coming up behind her with a basket of laundry on her hip. "You should at least go long enough to say goodbye to Mara.""I can't, Mama. Think of how they'll look at me!"Her mother bent Livia's head down to kiss her on the forehead. "It's not your fault, Neinei, and they know that. They feel bad for you. They all want to see you. The world didn't end when that poor boy died.""Bracken," Livia said defiantly. Her mother had refused to say his name, insisting that it was better for Livia to know nothing about what she had lost.Patting her daughter's shoulder, she adjusted her basket and turned to leave. "Go."Livia had retreated around the side of the gathering hall, standing just outside the golden pool of light that poured like honey from the windows. Sobs caught in her throat and were choked down, unvoiced, as she watched Mara and Verin and Danica and dozens of others receive chaste pecks from shy boys as they spun by in their brightly-colored dresses, waving fluted, bubbling glasses and laughing with abandon.And there, the grey-eyed boy, Bracken's best friend, was seated quietly with his hands folded in his lap, listening politely to an enthusiastic rendition of some trivial event or another by Salvia. It was always easy to tell when she was excited about something, as her arms pinwheeled and hands fluttered with no thought to how the gestures went along with the story.He glanced up, and his eyes met, for a moment, Livia's. He looked surprised to see her there, and then a bit sad, and then his gaze drifted back to Salvia, who had grabbed his knee in her earnestness.This infinitesimal rejection, the refusal to even meet her eyes for more than a moment, pushed Livia over the edge. Tears, burning like acid, washed over her face, and she stumbled away from the window, crying with pitiful lack of restraint.She staggered into the sparse forest, the trees providing scattered shelter from curious eyes, if any should choose to drift away from the golden party, and the darkness of the night fit her mood, a strangely soothing thought."Are you alright?" For the second time, the grey-eyed boy's voice jolted her out of her own misery. She would not face him; not now, when her eyes were puffy and irritated, her nose red and her face streaked with dirty tear tracks. He would see her and compare her to Salvia, and she would fall short; she could not handle right now seeing him weigh her that way and find her lacking.His hand on her back was another surprise, and then both his hands weighing down on her shoulders as he stepped closer behind her. "Hey," he said gently. "Everything will turn out fine. Maybe, maybe you'll find someone better than Bracken could have been for you."She forgot her resolution not to face him then, turning toward him with her eyes narrowed to angry slits. "How could I, when everyone is paired already? Besides, I had my chance - he just managed to get himself killed before I could even meet him!" The words came out much harsher than she intended, and the young man in front of her actually took a step back from her ferocity, hunching like she'd landed a blow to his gut. "I'm sorry," she said immediately, automatically. "I shouldn't have said that. He was your friend, ""It's alright," he said, giving her a ghost of a smile and waving his hand with a nonchalance that didn't show in his eyes. He had that gentle look of quiet appreciation of life that came to some people who lost loved ones, but knew that lost friend would be offended if they did not continue to smile. "I know it's probably really hard on you, seeing everyone so, happy." He trailed off, not looking happy in the least."Speaking of happy people, shouldn't you be in there with Salvia?"His face took on the contemplative expression of someone deciding how to phrase something delicately. "Salvia, she's not quite what I expected to find, on my Matching Day. She's, ""Lively?" Livia suggested. "Brazen? Exuberant?" obnoxious," the grey-eyed boy said decisively. "I don't like her at all."Livia smirked. "Well, you have to like her. She's your match. You love her."He shook his head. "No," he said quietly. "I don't.""But she's your perfect match," Livia insisted."But what if she's not?"Livia heard her heart beat twice before she asked, "What?""What if Salvia is not the perfect girl for me? What if the girl that I would love more than anyone else in the world couldn't be matched with me because, there was someone else our age who she would like a little bit better?""That doesn't even make sense," Livia said, shaking her head. "The matches have always been perfect: even numbers, complete compatibility;”"But this time they messed up, right? I mean, you should know. You're the person who's affected more than anyone else.""Well, yes, but;”"So why isn't it possible that they aren't right on everything else? What if they didn't match this girl with me because she would love this other guy more?""Well, so, maybe they did. But if you would love her so much, surely you would want to see her happy, with the man she was meant to be with, right?""Yes," he said, very seriously. "I would want to see her happy.""Then you should leave her in peace with the person she was matched with, and focus on learning to love the girl you were paired with."The interminable silence stretched between them as the grey-eyed boy stared down at the leafy ground and Livia watched the way his hair blew across his forehead in the breeze. At last he said, "What if she wasn't matched with anyone?"Livia's heart sped up, beating double time as she realized what he'd been saying all along, what she'd been too dim to put together until he'd spelled it out. "But you are matched," she said numbly. "Salvia has you."He leaned dangerously far forward, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered into it, "I don't want Salvia."Livia shrank back, confused. These were dangerous words he uttered, dangerous thoughts. People were matched with the people they were meant to be with. How could there be any other way? They couldn't be wrong; there'd been no divorce, no infidelity, no broken hearts in the decades people had been paired this way. Surely it was the right way. It had to be."I don't even know your name," Livia said resolutely, as though that settled the matter and proved him wrong. She pushed against his chest to force him back, feeling the blazing heat of his heart under her palm."It's Mason," he said quietly, and his words had the sound of discussion-ending power to them too. Livia was conscious of the fact that she had not moved her hand from his chest; her fingers curled slightly, enjoying the silky feeling of his shirt over his skin, and the warmth that radiated from his flesh."Go back to Salvia, Mason," she whispered. She realized she was shaking from head to toe, and not from cold. Here was everything she had ever wanted, everything she had imagined when she thought of her Matching Day, but he was not hers. "Please, go back to the party."With a sigh, Mason touched her cheek briefly, the lightest of butterfly wing contacts, and then he turned and vanished into the night, not toward the party, but deeper into the forest. Livia stood for a long time without moving, her mind racing and her heart pounding like a runner's feet, and then she walked, slowly, directly away from Mason."You didn't come to the party last night," Mara said, breaking the silence that stood like frosted glass between her and Livia."No." Livia had gotten no sleep the night before; lying in bed, replaying continually the frightening moments with Mason, her heart had never slowed."Well, I just wanted to say goodbye, " Mara twisted her hands for a moment before wrapping Livia up in a warm and desperate hug. "I'm sorry, Lenny. I'm going to miss you so much."The tension between them melted, and Livia returned the hug tightly, sighing. "It's hard to believe I'll never see any of you again - all the girls I've known all my life! Except for Maize and Crista, they're the only ones who matched with boys from here, right? And I don't really even know them.""Well, you'll see Salvia too, for a little while."Breathe in. Breathe out. "Why's that?""Oh, that fellow she paired with - Mason, isn't it? - his parents have some sort of huge wedding ceremony planned, and they've got a house mostly built for the two of them. They told him to stay here a while, get to know his partner's family for a bit, let her spend some more time with them, and then head back once the house and all the plans were done."Wedding were an extravagance, a luxury that most people went without, especially if they didn't have the means to make it a massive event. The fact that Mason's family was going to such lengths meant they must be well off indeed."So Mason, and Salvia, will be around for a while?""Yeah, at least a month, I'd say."A buzzing numbness in her extremities made it difficult for Livia to respond. She had thought Mason would be gone today, that she'd never have to see him and Salvia together again. But they would be here for a month,"Speak of the devil," Mara said cheerfully, skipping over to greet Salvia as she pranced up the path with Mason's hand gripped in her own vice-like claw. The dark circles under his eyes said that he, too, had had a night with little sleep.

Text us a pool question!In this conversation, Peter, Shane, and Lee discuss the significance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the context of aquatic facilities and service businesses. They emphasize the need for consistency, compliance, and the empowerment of staff through well-documented procedures. The discussion also touches on the role of technology and AI in developing SOPs, the importance of detailed procedures, and the necessity of personalizing SOPs to reflect the business's culture and values. The conversation concludes with a call to action for businesses to utilize the winter months for productivity and planning.takeawaysSOPs are essential for consistency in operations.Creating SOPs can empower staff to work independently.AI can assist in drafting SOPs but should be verified.SOPs should reflect the business's culture and values.Regular updates to SOPs are necessary due to changing regulations.Detailed procedures are crucial for compliance and safety.Utilizing technology can streamline SOP management.Winter is a productive time for businesses to develop SOPs.SOPs can enhance the professionalism of a service business.Creating a template for SOPs can save time in the future.Sound Bites"SOPs can feel like SOBs sometimes.""AI can help create a skeleton for SOPs.""Don't trust AI for dosing rates.""SOPs need to reflect your business personality.""It's important to personalize your SOPs.""Make the most of the colder months to be productive."Chapters00:00Welcome and Introductions03:00The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)05:57Creating Effective SOPs for Aquatic Facilities09:09Utilizing Technology and AI in SOP Development11:59Detailed Procedures and Compliance14:48Final Thoughts on SOPs and Productivity Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Top stories include: George Santos sobs at sentencing. (The Daily Beast) The FCPA pause is a boon to corrupt companies. (Bloomberg) Congress wants to kill PCAOB. (FT) Multiple errors led to a catastrophic crash. (⁠NYT⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice dissects the latest news, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's crocodile tears, President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs, the CBC working overtime to cover for the Liberal Party. Candice is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Sam Cooper to discuss Canada's deep and concerning problems keeping foreign gangs out of our country. They discuss how foreign and domestic gangs team up to circumvent our laws and distribute deadly drugs all over the world. Sam and Candice talk about the misguided media narrative, and how Canadian journalists are covering for the Liberal government failures. The worrying connections between drug lords and the Trudeau government is a BIG problem, and the media refuse to dig into it. Later in the show, Candice is joined by Second Street's Colin Craig to talk about Canada's failing healthcare system, how we can fix it and how we can make Canadians more healthy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has sent a message to the world that America will no longer be taken advantage of. Jesse Kelly reveals how it's all gone down. This comes as a major dark money network is being exposed by the Daily Signal's Tyler O'Neil, who joins Jesse as a guest. You'll also hear about new executive orders in the military from an Independent Women's Forum panel. Plus, Steve Deace unloads on Lindsey Graham for his latest betrayal of conservatives. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV | 1-27-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Selena Gomez cries in video reacting to Donald Trump's immigration orders: 'I'm so sorry' Tom Homan's blunt response to Selena Gomez and her tears for deported migrants 'Dr. Phil' embedded with immigration authorities during ICE action in Chicago Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's ENside Politics, retired Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sizes up major candidates for San Antonio mayor, the Gordian knot that is Project Marvel and the fear of losing the Spurs to another city. Suggested reading: Why donors from outside San Antonio are funding mayor's race County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information 'Lying bunch of sons of bitches': Judge Wolff says city should stop pursuing another pro sports team Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we go over some of Trump's executive actions since taking office, including his proclamation that there are only two genders, abolition of DEI in the federal government, and pardoning of more than 20 pro-life activists who were targeted by Biden's Department of Justice under the FACE Act. Also, Vice President Vance spoke at March for Life in Washington, D.C., and said that he wants more babies in America. Of course, the propaganda surrounding Trump's new immigration policies is already in full swing, and Vance set the record straight regarding the lack of proper vetting of these illegal immigrants. That didn't stop Selena Gomez from attempting to leverage toxic empathy against well-meaning conservatives by crying on Instagram, though. And was Ketanji Brown Jackson practicing witchcraft at the inauguration, or were her cowrie shells just a fashion statement? Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (04:33) Highlights of Trump's actions so far (11:15) Trump pardons pro-lifers  (19:19) Trump's pro-life advocacy (22:43) VP Vance addresses March for Life (25:45) Trump's New Immigration Policies (47:10) Gaslighting and toxic empathy over immigration (54:07) Ketanji Brown Jackson's cowrie shell necklace ---   Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, where 10% of every purchase supports pregnancy care centers; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. CrowdHealth — get your first 3 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. --- Related Episodes: Ep 701 | Progressive, Pro-Life, & Indicted by the DOJ | Guest: Herb Geraghty https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-701-progressive-pro-life-indicted-by-the-doj-guest/id1359249098?i=1000584694938 Ep 1061 | Venezuelan Gangs Have Taken Over Denver https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1061-venezuelan-gangs-have-taken-over-denver/id1359249098?i=1000668385647 Ep 1122 | New Age Oils & California's Corrupt History https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1122-new-age-oils-californias-corrupt-history/id1359249098?i=1000683985803 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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David Waldman has a couple of things he would like to talk about today, and a couple of hours to talk about them. Pull up a chair. That SOB was guilty and got away with it again. That about sums it up, the rest are details. This time it's Special counsel Jack Smith saying it. No one has ever committed such crimes before, during, after, or before a presidency, to then be invited to an encore performance. Do you think that the J6 insurrectionist convicted of plotting to murder his FBI investigators will receive one pardon, or two? If Trump can't be found guilty of insurrection, can anybody?  If we act soon, we might be able to squeeze in a thousand impeachment proposals this term, and maybe a few hundred impeachments. Speaking of guilty SOBs, the time for intimidating and silencing Pete Hegseth's witnesses is almost over. Now the question is whether Pete is scum enough to lock in Republican votes.

Pat and Bruce head back into the jungle, trying desperately to get to za choppas, trying to avoid being gutted like a pig, making off color jokes about our girlfriends, asking Dutch what the hell is really going on here, and staying away from ugly SOBs. Yes, it's back to the movies, with all this and more, on this episode of Pat and the Fat Man

Letha M. Francis is a versatile and accomplished artist whose career spans various creative disciplines, including acting, singing, poetry, writing, lyricism, and music. She holds degrees in English and Political Science from The Johns Hopkins University and has honed her craft as an actress at Studio Theatre Conservatory, Black Nexxus with Susan Batson, and with Gail Charee. As an actress, Letha is recognized for her significant roles in films such as *S.O.U.L of a Black Woman* (2019) and *Deceived* (2013), as well as in the television series *Rose Anglade* (2013, Episode 1). Her dynamic stage presence has captivated audiences at prestigious venues, including Central Park SummerStage, BAMCafe Live, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the Congressional Black Caucus, SOBs, Joe's Pub, The Knitting Factory, and The Canal Room. Letha's television appearances include features on TV One, the Oxygen Network, and *Finding the Sweet Spot*, as well as her contributions to the national promotional campaign for *Tootsie* on Broadway and professional voice-over work for Al Jazeera America Network TV. A talented musician, Letha has showcased her original song “Travel the World” at the Julliard Fringe Festival as part of the stage show *Ugly* and served as a vocalist in a production of Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*. Her music uniquely fuses elements of Soul, Reggae, Jazz, and Poetry, often accompanied by intense lyrical imagery aimed at inspiring and healing. An advocate for mental health and wellness, Letha's work is informed by her belief in the therapeutic power of creativity—an idea she explored further after learning about occupational therapy during auditions. Currently, she is participating as a lyricist in the Lehman BMI Musical Theater Workshop and is in the process of completing a musically driven screenplay that sheds light on the experiences of BIPOC individuals. Letha is also the founder of L-inkwell, LLC, a multimedia content-producing company. Her latest offering, *Declutter Like a Mutha* is a self-love package that encourages relaxation and creativity through a thoughtful collection of items, including her poetry book which emphasizes the importance of clearing emotional clutter. Additionally, she offers the Core Writing Lab, a course that inspires self-affirmation and expression through various writing techniques. For more about Letha M. Francis, visit her website at https://www.lethamfrancis.com/

Meltdown, my New York Times bestseller on the 2008 financial crisis, turns 15 this year. There is a slight chance the world has not studied it enough. Keith Knight and I discuss the myths and realities of what the SOBs did to us. Special Offer: Get Tom's US history courses for free at Book Discussed: Guest's Website: Contribute to their fund drive here:   Guest's Podcast: Guest's Book: Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist

Clint Russell and I discuss all kinds of interesting things, but in particular the ongoing problem of the suppression of unpopular opinions -- the kinds you and I hold, dear listener. Sponsors: & Guest's Podcast: Guest's Twitter:

-- On the Show: -- Steve Schmidt, renowned political strategist, commentator, and founder of The Warning, joins David to discuss the changing dynamics of the presidential race, the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump's best strategy at this point, the selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate, and much more... -- The first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago includes one of Joe Biden's best speeches as President, speeches from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden, and Donald Trump flipping out while sitting at home -- Donald Trump is absolutely terrified that Kamala Harris' DNC speech this Thursday will have a larger audience than Trump's recent RNC speech -- A disgusting George Santos sobs while wearing a Star of David after pleading guilty to multiple crimes, now facing 6-8 years in prison -- A sedated Trump glitches badly while supposedly speaking about the economy in Pennsylvania, causing Fox News to cut away -- Donald Trump is interviewed at his event nominally about "economic policy," and it does not go well -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans wrap up impeachment inquiry with no impeachment, Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax rate to 28%, Trump Media shares drop to new low as failure continues, much more...

If you're a "bad widdle boy" then you're gonna love our review of 'Krusty Get Kancelled', an absolute all-timer. You can rest assured that Gabbo told us what to do, even though he thinks you're all SOBs. Enjoy!Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummingsGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldThe Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

On this week's episode: Rishi Sunak shows us what the Normandy landing looked like in reverse ... Donald Trump tries his luck with word-saying again ... And a bombshell revelation in the world of cylindrical food contract law ROCKS the community. To support our show on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/skepticrat To hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars Get great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors: https://mintmobile.com/skepticrat https://trustandwill.com/skepticrat https://auraframes.com (code: SKEPTICRAT) https://betterhelp.com/skepticrat https://factormeals.com/skepticrat50 (code: skepticrat50) Headline Sources: Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/politics/supreme-court-rejects-challenge-abortion-pill-mifepristone/index.html PM apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c722zv2myjro Reform UK candidate apologizes over Hitler neutrality comments: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjmmrwexv4ko US ran anti-vax campaign under Trump: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-covid-propaganda/ Champion hot dog eater excluded from Coney Island contest over veggie franks: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/champion-hot-dog-eater-excluded-coney-island-contest-over-veggie-franks-2024-06-12/ Joey Chestnut to face rival Takeru Kobayashi in hot dog eating contest on Netflix: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559677/2024/06/12/joey-chestnut-takeru-kobayashi-hot-dog-contest-netflix/ Gove's replacement caught out on claim he moved to Surrey Heath as home found on Airbnb: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-general-election-surrey-heath-michael-gove-b2559359.html  Voters Laugh At Esther McVey After She Says 'Tories Always Get The Country Back On Its Feet': https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters-laugh-at-esther-mcvey-after-she-says-tories-always-get-the-country-back-on-its-feet_uk_66669940e4b0a01ba85b4df2 Trump's teleprompter goes out again, leads to rant about sharks and electric boats: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/11/trump-electric-boats-sharks/

As if being murdering SOBs weren't enough, the Nazis were also thieving rats. During WWII, they stole billons in gold from countries they overran and moved it to Germany. But at the end of the war, only part of it was recovered. Where's the rest? Find out the extent of our knowledge in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First artist of Season 4 is a BIG DEAL!!! Jay Elle Music TUNE IN ON ROKU https://boomzbeatz.com/watch-live/Jay Elle and her single/video "No Man" that has taken the industry by storm! Jay Elle brings smarts, sass, and soul to empower women through her Rhythm & Blues infused Hip Hop music. No Man” is a suggestive new anthem for women set to turn up the heat in any weather or storm. Jay Elle displays a flawless blend of flirtatious and daring vibes and lets women know it's ok to explore pleasure without the ties of a relationship. “She don't want no man, don't want no man, we just need a dude that got that tool and keep it handy.” Seductive yet classy, bold yet fitting…Press play and “don't be surprised if I f*** your mind up.” Official "No Man" Music Video - https://youtu.be/ZeY5j-cVvFE?si=8bfa4Wid7dQiC8jQConnect with Jay ElleIG: https://www.instagram.com/jayelletheboss/FB: https://www.facebook.com/JayElleMusic/ X: https://twitter.com/JayElleTheBossTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayellemusicwww.jayellemusic.comJay Elle EPKFrom the vibrant streets of Brooklyn emerges a voice that captures the essence of New York's urban spirit - Jay Elle. A unique blend of smarts, sass, and soul, Jay Elle's music resonates with a sound that's both fresh and familiar, making her a standout in today's music scene.Every great story has a beginning, and for Jay Elle, it started right at home in Brooklyn. As a young girl of just 5, her living room transformed into a stage every Friday night. Surrounded by family, she would sing, dance, and perform, with the city's rhythm as her backdrop. These early performances weren't just child's play; they were the foundation of a budding artist, a glimpse into the star Jay Elle was destined to become.Jay Elle's music is a harmonious fusion of Rhythm & Blues and Hip Hop. Drawing inspiration from the city that never sleeps, she's crafted a sound that's as diverse and dynamic as New York itself. Her voice, powerful yetsoulful, has the ability to both captivate and connect with listeners. From heartfelt ballads to upbeat anthems, Jay Elle's range is a testament to her versatility as an artist.Over the years, Jay Elle has treated fans to a series of mixtapes, each reflecting a different chapter of her musical journey. From her debut "Instafame" to her hit "The Wait Is Almost Over," she's consistently showcased her growth and creativity. Her single "No Man" has become a fan favorite, embodying themes of fun, empowerment, and independence. Jay Elle's energy is electric, especially when she lights up stages at iconic venues like SOBs in NYC.But Jay Elle is more than her melodies. She's a storyteller, weaving narratives of love, life, and the city into her songs. Her vibrant personality shines through not just in her music, but in her interactions with fans, making her both relatable and endearing. In essence, Jay Elle isn't just an artist; she's an experience, a musical journey that leaves an indelible mark on all who come across her path.As Jay Elle continues to rise in the music world, her story serves as an inspiration to many. A testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of authenticity, Jay Elle Music is a name you'll want to remember. Join her on this journey, and discover the sound of the city like never before.For artist inquiries, please contact:Darrell Jenkins Management at darrelljenkins56@gmail.com.https://tarjimlewisburgess.wixsite.com/mztml1980...@followers TML @highlight Upnorth City Girlz Exotic Baddiez Tarji aka Mztml The Media Loopz #Artist #Explore #advertisehere #music #product #Merchandise #Marketing #Branding #promotion #promo #advertise #Music #Newengland #Hiphop #upnorth #SXSW #brandambassador #ambassador#fashiondesigner #BRANDS #explorepage #RealTalkWithTML #RTWTML #ATL #EASTCOAST All reactions:20You, Keitha Lewis, Blü Mønïi and 17 others

The Biden campaign is facing a buyer's market among voters and will really have to up its persuasion game, particularly with voters of color. Plus, Nikki packs it in, Republicans went for the craziest SOBs, and Kamala's coming heavy lift on the campaign trail. Haines joins Tim Miller today.

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