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Feeling stuck in a style rut as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? You're not alone. Changing bodies and shifting skin tones can make getting dressed feel like a bit of a minefield, and before you know it, you're hiding behind a sea of black, shapeless clothes.In this episode of The Happy Menopause, award-winning personal stylist Chantelle Znideric joins us to share her expert tips on what really works for midlife women. From finding the right colours to boosting body confidence and avoiding common style mistakes, Chantelle will help you rediscover your personal style and start loving your wardrobe again.Because the truth is, you can wear anything you like. It's all about making fashion work for you.

Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 1My Daughter's PantiesA retired couple disagree about Linda's panties.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels."This must be Thursday," the line from Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams kept echoing round in my head. "I never could get the hang of Thursdays."The reason for my bemusement was my wife standing in front of me waving a small pink piece of fabric in my face shouting, "And what do you think of these?"Perhaps this will make more sense with a bit of context. My name is Geoffrey, but you can call me Geoff; I don't think I need to share my surname. I'm an ordinary retired bloke in my mid-sixties looking for peaceful life, as if; I'm 5 foot 10, and average build although my waist has thickened a bit since my days in the rugby club seniors' team. I still keep fit with regular trips to the local pool and walking a few miles every day.My wife is called Marie after her French grandmother. Marie is a couple of months younger than me, also retired and has, as I tease her with, a curvy continental figure. Buxom, would be a good word to describe her. I love her to bits, even though she can go from naught to angry in 2 seconds. Oh, those passionate French. I have to be honest, however, the passions have waned somewhat recently. It isn't that we don't have sex any more, it's just that the periods between intimacy are getting exponentially longer. By my calculation, and yes that's how fulfilling my sex life is, the next attempt is due in six years.We have two adult kids, Pete and Linda, each with decent jobs, their own homes and steady partners. Linda also has a 13 year old son, Colin, from a previous relationship with an idiot. I like Mike, her current boyfriend, he has an actual vocabulary; I think he's a keeper.On this particular Thursday I had dropped my wife off at Linda's house to wait for a delivery of flat pack furniture from a well-known Swedish store, whilst I made a quick trip to a local builders' merchant for some bits and pieces for jobs the kids needed doing at their houses; it being well known that retired fathers have nothing better to do with their time.It only took half an hour or so and I knew that Marie would find something to occupy her; either mowing the lawn, weeding the borders or vacuum cleaning the stair carpet. The woman can't sit still. This Thursday, though, it appeared that Linda had pre-empted her mother, the lawn was manicured, the garden pristine and the whole house shone. My wife, however, does not give up easily and had decided to look in the laundry basket to see if there was anything she could get washed, dried and ironed while we waited for the delivery and I assembled the unit in Colin's room.I let myself into Linda's house and shouted, "It's only me! Where are you?""I'm in here," my wife called back. Now, like most men, I often miss subtle cues but this time I resisted pointing out that if I knew where 'here' was I wouldn't have asked where she was. Why? Because she did not sound pleased at all and I was the only one there to take the fallout.And that's how I found myself standing in Linda's kitchen while my wife waved a scrap of pink fabric in front of me, shouting, "And what do you think of these?""This must be Thursday," I echoed Arthur Dent's thoughts. "I never could get the hang of Thursdays."I realized that my wife was angry but I hadn't been there to actually piss her off. I apparently do have the ability to piss her off in my absence, but I couldn't think of anything I might have done that involved pink fabric. I decided that she may provide further clues if I actually said nothing so I gazed at her blankly and shook my head."Don't you know what these are?" She yelled at me. Ah, a clue; but no. I still have no fucking idea. I shook my head again; it worked the first time."They are crotchless panties!" She hissed, "What do you think of that?" I considered the possibilities. They weren't mine, I didn't think they were Marie's, I thought they were a little large for Colin, but if they were his, then I would encourage him to be who he needed to be, so that left Linda as the most likely owner. I wasn't sure why Marie suddenly wanted to discuss my daughter's, or Colin's, underwear so I stuck to a strategy that had served me well so far, and said nothing. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and apparently now I was required to actually comment."What do you want me to say?" I asked, genuinely puzzled as to why I would have an opinion on a grown woman's underwear. I mean, I knew my daughter wasn't a virgin; there was Colin as evidence for a start. I also doubted that Mike spent the weekends at Linda's house sleeping on the sofa, so what was the problem?"What sort of woman would wear something like this?" My wife demanded, "What would you say if I wore panties like this?"I don't really know what came over me: I usually have more sense than to say what I actually think. Most men only survive to my age by giving the answers their women want to hear, never what's actually going through our minds."What sort of woman would wear something like this?" I repeated, stepping forwards, my voice rising. "Perhaps a woman who wants to excite her man, perhaps a woman who wants to show him how naughty she can be, perhaps a woman who wears them because SHE likes them, perhaps a woman who wants to feel like she's still woman and not just a mother!" Marie stayed silent as I took another step forwards towards backing away just a little from me. All reason has left me and I knew she'd make me suffer for this but I wasn't about to let my wife belittle my little girl, now a grown woman, for enjoying her boyfriend in ways my wife was denying me."What would I say if you wore panties like that?"I'd say 'Sweetheart, put a short skirt on and that nice cashmere sweater and let's take a walk to the park. Let's walk to the little shelter at the end of the path near the river; the one where you can see anyone walking towards you.'"I'd say 'When we get there I'm going to stand behind you and lift the back of your skirt up and feel your bum, and if you're very good I'll reach right forwards through the slit in your panties and find your soft warm slit inside them and rub you from front to back and back again.'"I'd say, 'I'm going to put my fingers inside you and, when you get thoroughly wet, I'm going to unzip my trousers and put my cock in your hands to get it really hard and then I'll put it through the slit in the panties and into you.'"I'd say, 'I'll press against you as you press yourself back into me and I'm going to fuck you rigid until we both come. And while we're thrusting at each other I'll put my hands under your sweater onto your bra-less tits and tantalize your nipples until you could cut glass with them. I'll squeeze your tits and kiss your neck and thrust and thrust until we both come.'"And then," here I paused, "I'd like to think that I could take you home and do it all over again in the comfort of our bed."By now I was standing directly in front of my wife, not menacing her but waiting for a response. She dropped the panties on the floor and reached up to me and gave me the first passionate kiss we'd had for ages. I lifted my hand and caressed her tit; she moaned into my mouth and; then the bloody doorbell rang.I went to the door trying to think my stiffy down. Fortunately flat-pack furniture has little erotic appeal for me, so the delivery man was not offended. After helping me carry it into the entrance hall he left, mercifully unaware of my recent sexual arousal. I went back to the kitchen to see my wife and, although the moment was lost, she seemed calmer. I asked her to help me upstairs with the package and she told me she'd follow shortly, which she did. She helped me to unpack the unit and set out all of the parts and fittings before she went back down stairs leaving me to do the manly stuff. Marie brought me a cup of tea a while later and we chatted, although she seemed quieter than usual, then she went back downstairs again.These units always seem to take me longer than I think they ought to put together, but eventually I finished and called my wife upstairs to admire my prowess as an assembler of Swedish bedroom furniture. She complimented me profusely, as I deserved, and we both returned to the kitchen. There, while I was busy doing technical, guy stuff upstairs, she had washed, tumble-dried and ironed Linda's laundry and laid it on the kitchen counter. On top of the pile was a pair of neatly ironed pink crotchless panties with a post-it note slipped inside. The note red, "Oh, these look like fun. Love Mum," with a smiley face drawn at the bottom.When we got home, my wife prepared our evening meal, as it had been my turn the day before, and I did some on-line shopping, ensuring that the items would be delivered next day while Marie was out volunteering at the local charity shop.On Saturday I woke up before our alarm went off so I went in the bathroom first to shower and shave. My wife woke up as I returned to our bedroom and wandered off towards the bathroom for her shower showing her cute little bare tush as she went. I finished getting dried and dressed and made the bed, then I went downstairs after shouting through the bathroom door to see what she wanted for breakfast.I took croissants out of the freezer and put the oven on to heat up as I made a cup of tea for each of us and set the table with butter and jam,  apricot, obviously,  for the croissants. As I was putting the tray of pastries into the oven I heard the shower turn off and the sound of Marie's footsteps as she made her way back to the bedroom to get dressed. Less than a minute later I heard a squeal. I had laid some clothes out for her; A pale blue cashmere sweater, a short dark blue skirt in a nice summery material and a pair of French navy blue crotchless panties.There was a note slipped into the panties. It red, "It looks like the weather will be ideal for a walk to the park today, and this seems to be the perfect outfit. Love Geoff," with a smiley face on the bottom.We enjoyed our walk as the weather was ideal; and the outfit was perfect. I think I might have finally got the hang of Thursdays.Watching PornA retired couple find inspiration in porn.I was sat quietly reading when my wife came in from her girls' evening out. When I tell you that my wife and I both retired in our sixties you'll understand that 'girl' refers to gender and attitude, rather than age. Marie, my better half, is a short, voluptuous woman with youthful features, shoulder length brown hair and deep brown eyes to match her tawny skin, a legacy of her Mediterranean French ancestry on her mother's side. I still enjoy looking at her.I am entirely unlike her: An unremarkable man in his mid-sixties, of average height, short hair to compensate for the receding hairline, heavier than I would like but not too overweight and reasonably fit. We recently reconnected sexually after a longish dry spell following an episode I described earlier in a story titled, "My Daughter's Panties""Hello love," I said. "Nice evening?""Oh, yes, I suppose so," she replied distractedly.I looked at her, waiting for some sort of follow up to her unusual lack of enthusiasm and then, none forthcoming, went back to my book. She disappeared upstairs to get changed into her jammies and when she came back down I put my book down and patted my knee. She smiled and crossed the room to sit on my lap. I put my arm around her and asked, "Did something happen tonight? You don't seem upset but something seems to be on your mind."She thought for a moment, then said, "Do you know what 'Only Fans' is? I seem to recognize the name but I can't rember where from.""It's a sort of social media app I've read about in the newspaper," I replied. "But the stories all seem to focus on celebs and wannabe z-listers showing their tits, and more, to paying subscribers to make money. I've no idea if there are less scandalous posts: That wouldn't sell newspapers. Why do you ask?""Well," she began, a little sheepishly. "The girls seem to have noticed that I seem to be a little more," she paused to think of the right word. "; Content the last couple of times we've met up and they wanted to know why, so I told them what happened at Linda's; and afterwards."What happened afterwards was that our sex-life was reinvigorated, something that I, for one, was very happy about. I was a little taken aback that this was a topic of discussion amongst my wife's social group but, fuck it! I was getting laid again; she could shout it from the rooftops and I wouldn't give a shit.I still wasn't sure why two oldies rediscovering their naughty bits would lead to a discussion about Only Fans, so I asked Marie how the topic came up. She explained, "Well, you know we meet early at the Black Swan, before the office workers pile in and leave about seven before the serious piss-artists start getting rowdy?" I nodded to confirm that I was aware of these facts, as this was the standing arrangement for girls' nights the first and third Friday of each month, and had been since she retired."So," she went on. "The girls were really interested in what we did, how often and whether we needed any; accessories to help out because of our age," she saw the look on my face and hastily added. "Of course I told them we managed fine without any sex toys but, I might have let slip about the panties. By now it was getting too noisy to hold a decent conversation when there was six of us around the table but I'm sure one of the girls said that I should get a whole wardrobe of sexy clothes to wear for you and share the pictures and videos of me modelling them on Only Fans.""And did your friends explain why you should take up what is, effectively, borderline sex-work as a hobby?" I asked, rather testily."Not really," she replied. "And by then we were all getting our coats, ready to leave and I never got a chance to ask what she meant." Her voice got softer as she continued, "How rude are the videos? I've never actually seen any real pornography. I think that the dirtiest thing I've seen was Game Of Thrones on TV, with all of those tits, bums and willies on show."I gawped at her. "Christ!" I exclaimed as I tried to think how to compare GOT to what is freely available to view on line. "Imagine," I said. "That there's a sex act you'd like to see: Absolutely anything." She nodded. "As long as you can spell what you want to see, as long as it isn't actually illegal, someone,  in fact lots of someones,  has a video of them doing it, often live, online. Even if it's illegal it's out there, just in places people like us won't go."She gazed at me, eyes wide, "No way! Like, real sex, with stiffies?"How could anyone get to our age and still be that innocent? "Yes dear," I replied. "Stiffies, tongues, fingers, dildos and, in one memorable video I've seen, a car gear shift. That put the next episode of Top Gear in an entirely new light for me.""It's still early," she whispered. "Could you find some to show me?"I helped her up, noticing a bulge in my pants as I did so; she could still do that to me after all these years! I powered up the laptop and opened a private tab. Marie sat back on my lap as I showed her how to find porn on the internet. If you're not familiar with the process, it's about as difficult as finding salt water in the sea. Now I'm not going to share details, but I've a go-to porn site I'm reasonably comfortable with, so I typed in the address and showed Marie the home page. The thumbnail images for the videos-of-the-day were more explicit than anything she'd ever seen in her sixty-plus years."So what do we have to do to see the videos?" She asked, urgently. I told her to press the Play button. She did and watched, entranced, as an entirely unconvincing college nerd came home early to find the pool-guy fucking his pneumatic step-mom; only for the nerd to step in to take over when the pool-guy apparently ran out of semen."Are they all that bad?" She asked. I had to admit that most were. She seemed disappointed that the explicit sex she'd finally just witnessed was so cheesy. I had an idea."Hang on," I said. "I think you might prefer this." I moved the cursor up to the search bar and typed in 'Sensual, Only Fans'. As I expected, there was a lot of dross but in amongst it, two or three links looked promising. I clicked on the first one.After a four second ad featuring an attractive woman fingering herself, I was able to skip to the video. Marie gasped. The still frame showing behind the play button was of a man and a woman, probably in their late twenties, kneeling on a bed facing each other. The man was good looking and well made, but more like a runner than a gym bunny. His cock was erect; big enough to make any woman happy but not so big that the rest of us would give up and go home.The woman was simply gorgeous. She glowed in the atmospheric lighting, as if she'd showered and rubbed herself all over with baby oil; which was probably the case. I could almost imagine I could smell the femininity of her skin. "Fuck!" Marie said, softly. "I wish we looked that good.""You did, Babe," I whispered in her ear as kissed the top of her head. "But those two are forty years younger than us.""Look at her tits! I wish mine looked like that," complained Marie. I pulled against me and caressed her tits."Trust me love," I reassured her. "Your boobs have nothing to be ashamed of."Marie wriggled back onto my lap. "Hit Play," she demanded. "And take notes, there will be a test when I get you upstairs after the video finishes."We watched the couple as they explored each other's bodies with hands, lips and tongues. My wife sat forward and stared intently at the screen as the woman took the guy's cock in her mouth and, apparently inhaled the full length while looking lustfully up at him. She squealed as the guy went down on the woman, licking and sucking her labia with obvious pleasure. She sighed as the guy's tongue disappeared into his lover's cunt and moaned in delight a few minutes later as his cock took the same path.We sat, cuddled together in the chair, as their love-making competed to their apparent satisfaction, the pearly white fluid seeping from the gorgeous woman's equally gorgeous slit as evidence that the guy, at least, reached orgasm. Marie looked at me and said, in a tone of voice that brooked no argument, "We. Have. Got. To. Do. That!"I wasn't about to disagree but I did need some clarity. "Which bit?" I asked. "Do you mean go and have sex, or film ourselves having sex; you know? For your Only Fans site."She looked at me as though I'd gone insane, "No, you fucking idiot! I want to go upstairs, dim the lights, cast that video to the bedroom TV and fuck each other exactly the way that they do, at exactly the same time as they are doing it..", I looked at the time bar on the video: It went from zero to twenty five minutes. I wasn't sure if I could manage to last that long at the best of times, and I'd just had a sexually aroused woman squirming on my lap for at least half an hour while we watched porn!On the other hand; nothing ventured, nothing gained; keep calm and carry on; stiff upper lip and all that: one way or another, I was definitely getting laid tonight!Marie looked thoughtfully at the screen and decided. "Right," she said. "You've got twenty minutes while I shower, dry and moisturize: Try to recreate the atmosphere from the video."I looked at the guy in the video; erection? Sorted; six pack and designer stubble, not in twenty minutes. So instead I swapped out the LED lamps in the bedroom for dimmer, warmer bulbs from table lamps in the other rooms. I set up my phone, tablet and laptop at different vantage points to record our attempt to do a tribute band version of the chart topping performance we'd just watched. I stripped the quilt from the bed and threw it into the spare room. There, the stage was set; I just hoped I didn't get performance anxiety.Marie came back, naked and aroused, from the bathroom. Her skin glowing in the warm honey colored lights around the bed. "You seem overdressed," she pointed out, so I stripped. I already had the video set up on her phone and mirrored to our TV, paused and ready to play. I walked around the bed, setting the devices to record, as she took her place near the center. I joined her and after a glance to be sure she was ready, I pressed Play.It reminded me of dance classes we'd once tried, but we didn't have to keep time to the music and it didn't matter if we were half a step behind. It was magical. We kissed when they kissed; long and slow and languorous. When his hand found her tit, my hand found Marie's. When he rolled his lover's nipples, Marie got the same sensation a few seconds later.When the woman licked the shaft of his cock from balls to tip, mine got the same treatment. Marie had never taken a testicle into her mouth until that night but she sucked mine right in as though she'd been born to it. She sucked me deeper and for longer than she ever had before and the look of pure desire as she watched her saliva dripping down my cock made me shudder with lust.The guy gently pushed his woman onto her back and knelt between her thighs. Marie moaned in anticipation before I even touched her. As I began to lick around her opening she stroked my head. "I'm not fantasizing about him fucking me you know. In my head, that's you and me up there; the way we used to be.""I know," I murmured into her cunt. "She's gorgeous, but you're real and here and all that I need." Marie shuddered as she climaxed for the first time, whether it was my words or my tongue on her clit wasn't important as long as she was happy.I've never had a problem with cunnilingus but I spent longer eating Marie that evening than I ever had before. I licked around her lips and probed deep into her folds before I did more than nudge her clit with my tongue. I carried on watching the guy on the screen, ignoring Marie's pleas to change pace. We had a plan and I was sticking to it. Only when he put one and then two fingers into his lover would I do the same. When he put one hand on her belly with his other hand fingering her cunt, I guessed what he was doing and searched for that little area inside Marie and curled my index finger to stimulate it. She came again; that was twice.He let his partner come down from her climax as he moved up to kiss her, cupping her tits as he did so. I copied him as Marie moaned again. After a few minutes we moved down once more, two fingers inside our women and sucking their clits in tandem: Marie came again; this guy's pacing was good! That's three orgasms for my lover.Eventually we moved back and slid inside our girls. Back and forth we moved as the women gasped with ragged breaths, both sheened with sweat. We pulled out and coaxed the w

In this episode of Money Made Simple, Jennie and Liv tackle the common Kiwi dilemma: Should you rent forever, or is it better to save up and buy your own home? They unpack the real-world costs on both sides (not just mortgage vs rent), discuss the lifestyle trade-offs, and how today's market settings can tilt the decision either way. You'll get a run down of general ownership expenses, rent realities, and practical ways to stress-test what's right for you and your whānau. This episode covers:The latest NZ home-ownership and house pricing trends - and what they might mean for first-time buyersThe upfront and ongoing costs of owning a house, vs renting itHow to compare a “typical” mortgage on a $1m home with current rent levels in big centres Lifestyle trade-offs: flexibility and predictability of renting vs stability and control of owning A simple framework to help you decide what fits your budget, goals and season of life Resources included in this episode:- REINZ monthly housing market data- Statistics NZ Census data on home ownership- CoreLogic's Housing Affordability report- MoneyHub's guide to home insurance- Sorted.org's Home Buying GuideBy the end of this episode, you'll hopefully have a clearer idea of the pros and cons of renting vs buying, along with a realistic view of the actual costs for each so you can make your own informed decision!---Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate the podcast if you found it useful!Find us: InstagramFacebookLinkedInDisclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.

Jude warned Jesus' followers about divisive people within the church. Before he outlined the threat, he reminded believers of the truths they can hold on to—even when bad news is delivered. Listen as Alistair Begg explores these truths on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. •Make a deep exploration of the person and work of Jesus the topic of your next individual or group study. Download Name Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson as an ebook for free August 1-31, 2025. Comes with a chapter-by-chapter study guide. Request yours at truthforlife.org/name. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Jude warned Jesus' followers about divisive people within the church. Before he outlined the threat, he reminded believers of the truths they can hold on to—even when bad news is delivered. Listen as Alistair Begg explores these truths on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

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Jude warned Jesus' followers about divisive people within the church. Before he outlined the threat, he reminded believers of the truths they can hold on to—even when bad news is delivered. Listen as Alistair Begg explores these truths on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Shepherds guard sheep from danger, but sometimes wolves get into the flock and do damage. The same can happen within the church! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains why it's important to recognize the threat, heed the warning, and keep the faith. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. •Make a deep exploration of the person and work of Jesus the topic of your next individual or group study. Download Name Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson as an ebook for free August 1-31, 2025. Comes with a chapter-by-chapter study guide. Request yours at truthforlife.org/name. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Shepherds guard sheep from danger, but sometimes wolves get into the flock and do damage. The same can happen within the church! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains why it's important to recognize the threat, heed the warning, and keep the faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about what Atlanta Falcons players on offense will be fighting for those final few roster spots on the 53-man roster, and explain why they think the Falcons' still have a big battle for their final wide receiver spot to be sorted on Friday in the Falcons' final preseason game on Friday.

Keeping sexual secretsBy neruval442. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I woke the next morning to the smell of bacon, and Beth appeared in the doorway with a tray. "Thought I'd treat you," she grinned, sitting on the edge of the bed.I bit into a bacon sandwich. "Um."Beth picked up her mug, sipping, and I detected a hint of anxiety in her expression. "Are you Okay?" I queried."I'm fine, really. But Mom will be back later, and I'm not sure how she'd feel if you stayed over again."I nodded. "Do you want to tell her about, well, about us?"Beth puzzled for a few moments. "Of course I want her to know."She smiled softly, putting her hand on mine. "I want everyone to know. But, well, it's still really new to me, and maybe I need some more time before she asks me loads of questions.""Like 'are you being careful?'" I sympathized."Exactly."The look in Beth's eyes changed to one I was starting to become familiar with. "Anyway," she murmured, "I want you all to myself for a while yet."I leaned over to kiss her. "You've definitely got me, love."From somewhere an idea dropped into my head. "I know, why don't we go away somewhere for a few days? We can say it's a last trip before we have to put our heads down and study."Beth's eyes lit up. "Perfect."I could see her beginning to try out different possibilities in her mind. "Where do you fancy?" I queried."How about, You know that place we always used to go, Herefordshire, wasn't it?""Um Hmm.""Well, I remember there was a hotel on the main street, a small one. We never stayed there, but whenever we walked past I noticed that on the sign it said they had a swimming pool, and I always wanted to try it. Especially when the weather's as warm as this."I was momentarily distracted by a picture of Beth in a swimsuit, a one-piece cut high at the sides, or maybe just a barely-there bikini,"Earth calling Tim," Beth teased. "I promise that all your fantasies will come true."I chuckled. "You don't know what you're letting yourself in for. Okay, let's take a look."I picked up Beth's iPad and tapped in a search. "Here it is."Beth leaned closer to look at the screen. "Great, do they have space?"I pulled up the booking calendar. "Oh, wow.""What?" Beth queried."There's one room that's next to the swimming pool, and whoever's staying in it gets sole use of the pool first thing in the morning and last thing at night."It was Beth's turn to let her imagination run away with her. "I could so swim naked."I clicked again. "Okay, it's available from tomorrow night, shall we?""You bet."I made the booking, and my phone buzzed with the email confirmation. "Sorted."Beth leaned over to hug me. "Thanks, Tim. This is going to be amazing!"She sighed. "But I think it would be a good idea if we spent today with our parents, I know Mom's already thinking about missing me when October comes around."I nodded. "We still have time for a shower, though?"Beth grinned. "Always."Again she enjoyed the sensation of my hands smoothing soapy foam over her body, but we resisted the temptation to go any further, "We'll have all the time in the world at the hotel," Beth promised, her voice full of anticipation, and I watched as she dressed and brushed her hair. "You look like butter wouldn't melt in your mouth," I teased."What in my mouth?" she riposted, grinning wickedly, and I kissed her hard on the lips. "Beth, I am so lucky to have you."She stood on the doorstep watching as I set off on the short walk home. "I'll call you," I promised from the end of the path. Then she was out of sight, and I walked the rest of the way with what must have been a distracted smile on my face, anticipating our holiday.My father was at home when I arrived, and when I explained our plans, he just nodded. "Make the most of the weather while you're free, I hear it gets quite misty in the autumn where you two are going."He glanced at the sky. "Talking of which, can you give me a hand with the lawn? If we're lucky, I'll only have to do it a couple more times this year."I spent the day helping in the garden, though I didn't say it, I could tell that Dad was slowing down a little, and it'd be no bad thing if I got some of the heavier jobs out of the way for him before I was away most of the time. Lunch was sandwiches, and when Mom got back from work she looked at the garden, then at two obviously hungry men. "I think you've earned pizza," she grinned."Tim's got some plans to tell you about," Dad dropped into the conversation, and I explained about our trip. "Oh, I remember that place," Mom nodded. "It'll be handy for the craft place, and wasn't there an Indian restaurant somewhere nearby?"I'd forgotten about the restaurant, and I chuckled. "Beth'll be pleased, she loves Indian food."We sat in the lounge to enjoy our pizza, and finally I stretched, covering a yawn. "Think I'll call it a day.""What time are you setting off tomorrow?" queried Dad."I thought about eleven, we can stop for lunch somewhere, and we'll still get there in plenty of time to check in to the hotel and decide where to have dinner.""Night, then."I made my way upstairs, closing the door of my room, and sprawled on the bed. I picked up my phone and tapped on Beth's name, listening to the soft trilling of the dial tone. She must have set her computer to answer calls from me automatically, and my screen lit to show her standing by her bed putting things into a suitcase.She glanced towards the camera, and quickly closed the suitcase lid. "A girl has to have some secrets, you know," she grinned.She came to sit down in front of her desk. "How was the rest of your day?"I ran through what I'd been up to. "The garden looks a lot tidier, anyway. How about you?"Beth gave me a wry smile. "Mom did try fishing a little when she got back, especially when I told her about our trip. But I managed to steer the conversation in a different direction."She glanced towards the bed. "I know we've only had a couple of nights together so far, but I'm already going to miss you.""I know, love."I thought for a moment. "Why don't we both go through our usual routine, but stay on here, then it'll feel like we're together, sort of."Beth nodded. "I like that idea. Okay, I'll get ready for bed."She moved her case onto the floor, then looked directly into the camera while she started to unbutton her blouse. Her skirt went next, and she grinned as she posed in her underwear, one hand on her hip. "Okay so far?"I nodded. "Definitely."She reached behind her back to unfasten her bra, dropping it on the chair, then slipped off her panties, standing with her arms by her sides. "You are beautiful," I offered. "Wish I could wrap my arms around you right now."She pulled back the bed covers and lay down, stretching her legs out. "Burr, sheet's a little cold."She glanced down at her nipples, standing up in the slight chill, and I couldn't help myself. "If I was with you, I would definitely put my mouth there to warm you up."Beth breathed in, almost a gasp. "Um, I'd like that."She covered one breast with a hand, resting her other palm on her stomach. "Tim, I'm feeling a little shy right now, but, if this was really my usual routine, I'd probably, well,”I gave her a reassuring smile. "I can go if you want to."Beth shook her head determinedly. "No, please stay."She slid her hand a little further down, fingers reaching her soft fur, then closed her eyes as she parted her thighs a little. I hardly dared breathe as I watched her touch her most sensitive place with one fingertip, her mouth forming an O as her hips flexed upwards a little. "Um."She squeezed her breast, then touched a finger to her tongue, using her wet fingertip to brush her nipple. "Oh, not as good as your mouth but feels nice."Her hand between her thighs moved again, and she looked up at the camera. "You've ruined me, you know." Her voice was matter-of-fact, but her dancing eyes reassured me that she was only teasing."How so?" I queried."Before, I would have been fine touching myself like this, but now, I need something inside me."She followed her words with action, sliding two fingers deep inside herself, parting her thighs more. Her other hand left her breast, her fingers touching her hard nub, and she moaned loudly, then caught her lip between her teeth, looking towards her bedroom door. "Oops."She moved her fingers more urgently. "Oh, yes, I can definitely imagine this is you in me, we'll have to try this, me using my fingers on myself at the same time."She shifted nearer to the bottom of the bed, giving me a closer view, and I couldn't help pressing my hand to the front of my jeans. "In case you didn't guess, you've made me so hard right now."Beth nodded wordlessly, her hips now flexing in rhythm with the movement of her fingers, and I watched spellbound as her muscles started to tense visibly. "Um, oh, so close, wish you were about to get there too,"She pressed her lips together in an attempt to be quiet, but I heard the unmistakable creak of the bed as Beth's back arched, her whole body shaking for long seconds. Finally she let out a gasp, eyes wide open, and turned onto her side, squeezing her thighs together around her fingers. "Oh, my goodness."She turned onto her back again, withdrawing her fingers, and I felt a thrill as she brought them deliberately to her mouth, her tongue tasting the glossy slipperiness I could see. "Um, wish you could taste this," she breathed.I fanned my face. "Goodness, Beth, you've really got me going."Beth grinned wickedly. "Why don't you do something about it, then."I blinked. "Really?""Sure, I'm curious. Why not?"I thought for a moment. "I always thought it'd look clumsy, awkward,”Beth shook her head. "I really want to see.""Okay." I propped my phone up. "Is that working?"She nodded, and I stepped back to quickly undress, then stretched out on the bed. I reached for the tissue box, but I saw Beth grinning. "Don't bother with those yet."I raised my eyebrows. "Okay, you can see everything, then. But it'll be messy.""The messier the better," she chuckled.I started to touch my nipples, and I saw Beth looking thoughtful. "Yours are really sensitive, aren't they."I nodded, and she smiled. "I'll remember."After a few moments I glanced at her, then used my tongue to wet my palm, my fingers, starting to touch myself. I could see Beth lean closer to her screen. "So that's how,” she mused.She thought for a moment. "Maybe it'd feel a bit the same if you were between my breasts?"She moved her fingers experimentally up and down her cleavage, then pushed her breasts together with her hands. "Like this, maybe,”

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Keeping sexual secretsBy neruval442. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I woke the next morning to the smell of bacon, and Beth appeared in the doorway with a tray. "Thought I'd treat you," she grinned, sitting on the edge of the bed.I bit into a bacon sandwich. "Um."Beth picked up her mug, sipping, and I detected a hint of anxiety in her expression. "Are you Okay?" I queried."I'm fine, really. But Mom will be back later, and I'm not sure how she'd feel if you stayed over again."I nodded. "Do you want to tell her about, well, about us?"Beth puzzled for a few moments. "Of course I want her to know."She smiled softly, putting her hand on mine. "I want everyone to know. But, well, it's still really new to me, and maybe I need some more time before she asks me loads of questions.""Like 'are you being careful?'" I sympathized."Exactly."The look in Beth's eyes changed to one I was starting to become familiar with. "Anyway," she murmured, "I want you all to myself for a while yet."I leaned over to kiss her. "You've definitely got me, love."From somewhere an idea dropped into my head. "I know, why don't we go away somewhere for a few days? We can say it's a last trip before we have to put our heads down and study."Beth's eyes lit up. "Perfect."I could see her beginning to try out different possibilities in her mind. "Where do you fancy?" I queried."How about, You know that place we always used to go, Herefordshire, wasn't it?""Um Hmm.""Well, I remember there was a hotel on the main street, a small one. We never stayed there, but whenever we walked past I noticed that on the sign it said they had a swimming pool, and I always wanted to try it. Especially when the weather's as warm as this."I was momentarily distracted by a picture of Beth in a swimsuit, a one-piece cut high at the sides, or maybe just a barely-there bikini,"Earth calling Tim," Beth teased. "I promise that all your fantasies will come true."I chuckled. "You don't know what you're letting yourself in for. Okay, let's take a look."I picked up Beth's iPad and tapped in a search. "Here it is."Beth leaned closer to look at the screen. "Great, do they have space?"I pulled up the booking calendar. "Oh, wow.""What?" Beth queried."There's one room that's next to the swimming pool, and whoever's staying in it gets sole use of the pool first thing in the morning and last thing at night."It was Beth's turn to let her imagination run away with her. "I could so swim naked."I clicked again. "Okay, it's available from tomorrow night, shall we?""You bet."I made the booking, and my phone buzzed with the email confirmation. "Sorted."Beth leaned over to hug me. "Thanks, Tim. This is going to be amazing!"She sighed. "But I think it would be a good idea if we spent today with our parents, I know Mom's already thinking about missing me when October comes around."I nodded. "We still have time for a shower, though?"Beth grinned. "Always."Again she enjoyed the sensation of my hands smoothing soapy foam over her body, but we resisted the temptation to go any further, "We'll have all the time in the world at the hotel," Beth promised, her voice full of anticipation, and I watched as she dressed and brushed her hair. "You look like butter wouldn't melt in your mouth," I teased."What in my mouth?" she riposted, grinning wickedly, and I kissed her hard on the lips. "Beth, I am so lucky to have you."She stood on the doorstep watching as I set off on the short walk home. "I'll call you," I promised from the end of the path. Then she was out of sight, and I walked the rest of the way with what must have been a distracted smile on my face, anticipating our holiday.My father was at home when I arrived, and when I explained our plans, he just nodded. "Make the most of the weather while you're free, I hear it gets quite misty in the autumn where you two are going."He glanced at the sky. "Talking of which, can you give me a hand with the lawn? If we're lucky, I'll only have to do it a couple more times this year."I spent the day helping in the garden, though I didn't say it, I could tell that Dad was slowing down a little, and it'd be no bad thing if I got some of the heavier jobs out of the way for him before I was away most of the time. Lunch was sandwiches, and when Mom got back from work she looked at the garden, then at two obviously hungry men. "I think you've earned pizza," she grinned."Tim's got some plans to tell you about," Dad dropped into the conversation, and I explained about our trip. "Oh, I remember that place," Mom nodded. "It'll be handy for the craft place, and wasn't there an Indian restaurant somewhere nearby?"I'd forgotten about the restaurant, and I chuckled. "Beth'll be pleased, she loves Indian food."We sat in the lounge to enjoy our pizza, and finally I stretched, covering a yawn. "Think I'll call it a day.""What time are you setting off tomorrow?" queried Dad."I thought about eleven, we can stop for lunch somewhere, and we'll still get there in plenty of time to check in to the hotel and decide where to have dinner.""Night, then."I made my way upstairs, closing the door of my room, and sprawled on the bed. I picked up my phone and tapped on Beth's name, listening to the soft trilling of the dial tone. She must have set her computer to answer calls from me automatically, and my screen lit to show her standing by her bed putting things into a suitcase.She glanced towards the camera, and quickly closed the suitcase lid. "A girl has to have some secrets, you know," she grinned.She came to sit down in front of her desk. "How was the rest of your day?"I ran through what I'd been up to. "The garden looks a lot tidier, anyway. How about you?"Beth gave me a wry smile. "Mom did try fishing a little when she got back, especially when I told her about our trip. But I managed to steer the conversation in a different direction."She glanced towards the bed. "I know we've only had a couple of nights together so far, but I'm already going to miss you.""I know, love."I thought for a moment. "Why don't we both go through our usual routine, but stay on here, then it'll feel like we're together, sort of."Beth nodded. "I like that idea. Okay, I'll get ready for bed."She moved her case onto the floor, then looked directly into the camera while she started to unbutton her blouse. Her skirt went next, and she grinned as she posed in her underwear, one hand on her hip. "Okay so far?"I nodded. "Definitely."She reached behind her back to unfasten her bra, dropping it on the chair, then slipped off her panties, standing with her arms by her sides. "You are beautiful," I offered. "Wish I could wrap my arms around you right now."She pulled back the bed covers and lay down, stretching her legs out. "Burr, sheet's a little cold."She glanced down at her nipples, standing up in the slight chill, and I couldn't help myself. "If I was with you, I would definitely put my mouth there to warm you up."Beth breathed in, almost a gasp. "Um, I'd like that."She covered one breast with a hand, resting her other palm on her stomach. "Tim, I'm feeling a little shy right now, but, if this was really my usual routine, I'd probably, well,”I gave her a reassuring smile. "I can go if you want to."Beth shook her head determinedly. "No, please stay."She slid her hand a little further down, fingers reaching her soft fur, then closed her eyes as she parted her thighs a little. I hardly dared breathe as I watched her touch her most sensitive place with one fingertip, her mouth forming an O as her hips flexed upwards a little. "Um."She squeezed her breast, then touched a finger to her tongue, using her wet fingertip to brush her nipple. "Oh, not as good as your mouth but feels nice."Her hand between her thighs moved again, and she looked up at the camera. "You've ruined me, you know." Her voice was matter-of-fact, but her dancing eyes reassured me that she was only teasing."How so?" I queried."Before, I would have been fine touching myself like this, but now, I need something inside me."She followed her words with action, sliding two fingers deep inside herself, parting her thighs more. Her other hand left her breast, her fingers touching her hard nub, and she moaned loudly, then caught her lip between her teeth, looking towards her bedroom door. "Oops."She moved her fingers more urgently. "Oh, yes, I can definitely imagine this is you in me, we'll have to try this, me using my fingers on myself at the same time."She shifted nearer to the bottom of the bed, giving me a closer view, and I couldn't help pressing my hand to the front of my jeans. "In case you didn't guess, you've made me so hard right now."Beth nodded wordlessly, her hips now flexing in rhythm with the movement of her fingers, and I watched spellbound as her muscles started to tense visibly. "Um, oh, so close, wish you were about to get there too,"She pressed her lips together in an attempt to be quiet, but I heard the unmistakable creak of the bed as Beth's back arched, her whole body shaking for long seconds. Finally she let out a gasp, eyes wide open, and turned onto her side, squeezing her thighs together around her fingers. "Oh, my goodness."She turned onto her back again, withdrawing her fingers, and I felt a thrill as she brought them deliberately to her mouth, her tongue tasting the glossy slipperiness I could see. "Um, wish you could taste this," she breathed.I fanned my face. "Goodness, Beth, you've really got me going."Beth grinned wickedly. "Why don't you do something about it, then."I blinked. "Really?""Sure, I'm curious. Why not?"I thought for a moment. "I always thought it'd look clumsy, awkward,”Beth shook her head. "I really want to see.""Okay." I propped my phone up. "Is that working?"She nodded, and I stepped back to quickly undress, then stretched out on the bed. I reached for the tissue box, but I saw Beth grinning. "Don't bother with those yet."I raised my eyebrows. "Okay, you can see everything, then. But it'll be messy.""The messier the better," she chuckled.I started to touch my nipples, and I saw Beth looking thoughtful. "Yours are really sensitive, aren't they."I nodded, and she smiled. "I'll remember."After a few moments I glanced at her, then used my tongue to wet my palm, my fingers, starting to touch myself. I could see Beth lean closer to her screen. "So that's how,” she mused.She thought for a moment. "Maybe it'd feel a bit the same if you were between my breasts?"She moved her fingers experimentally up and down her cleavage, then pushed her breasts together with her hands. "Like this, maybe,”

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In Part 2 of our “Save and Spend” series, Liv and Jennie are back to talk about the fun side of money: spend spend spend! But even spending can go sideways if you're not intentional about it (cue: Jennie's fave Want Monster). This episode explores how to spend smarter, not harder - and how investing in the right things can save you money, stress and regret down the track! This episode covers:Why “buying cheap” often costs more in the long runHow to balance quality with affordability on everything from clothes to cookwareWhy and how spending on yourself is the smartest investmentHow to plan and nail big-ticket spending like upgrading your homeWhy it's worth spending money on professional advice for the big decisions in lifeResources mentioned in this episode:- Sorted.org's great budgeting tool to get your spending under control- The Sorted KiwiSaver fund finder- MoneyHub's guide: Frugal decisions that backfire- Sorted.org's savings calculator- The list of independent Financial Advisers (thanks to MoneyHub!)Whether it's investing in your health, buying quality over quantity, or avoiding false savings, this episode encourages a more conscious approach to spending. We encourage you to look at your next purchase through a long-term lens - checking "Will this serve me in the long run?".---Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate the podcast if you found it useful!Find us: InstagramFacebookLinkedInDisclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.

HR2 - Falcons have a lot of position battles that'll start to get sorted out tonight In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' rookie safety Xavier Watts talk about how he's prepared for tonight's preseason game despite missing time, and talk about how he wants to show the type of player he is tonight in the Falcons' first preseason game. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to what Watts had to say, and explain why they think Watts must play well tonight to keep that strong safety competition between himself, Jordan Fuller, and Xavier Watts close. The Morning Shift crew also continues to talk about some other guys they're excited to watch in the Falcons' first preseason game tonight. Then, Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what Dave's prep is like for a preseason game, how his prep for a preseason game differs from his prep for a regular season game, which guys have surprised Dave at Falcons' training camp so far that will be on the field tonight, how much Dave expects Bralen Trice to play tonight, what Dave expects to see from Trice when he does play tonight, if Dave has watched any film from the Hall of Fame game that the Detroit Lions were in last week as a part of his preparation for the Falcons preseason game against the Lions tonight, and what Dave thinks the Falcons have planned for Kentavius Street this season. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, and close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

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Weekend Watch is your weekly hit of what to watch, stream and chat about — curated by the hosts of The Spill. This week, Em brings a chilling new romance with a twist, plus a hilarious new comedy featuring two scene-stealing stars. And Laura’s backing a freshly released prequel to a cult-favourite series, full of tension, forbidden love, and period drama perfection. Your weekend binge list? Sorted. LISTEN:Want to hear a wild story about 2 of the stars in one of our recs? Learn about The Celebrity Video That Made The World Recoil And if you want more suggestions on what to watch, check out the only Six Movies You Need To Watch After A Break-Up plus The Best Romantic Comedy TV Shows Of All Time. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advanced Stud Strategy through 3rd St. Dramaha vs Drawmaha vs Sviten Special. Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha & Dramaha. TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.Timestamps:01'13” Factors to enter a pot07'31” Removal & Dead Cards (as a disadvantage vs. an advantage)15'31” Adjustments based on Ante Structures17'36” Tournament Adjustments18'58” Completing and Stealing19'22” Defending the Bring-In (Heads-Up & Multiway)24'42” Complete or Bring-In32'30” Facing Open when not the bring-in35'17” General Strat Summary34'26” 3-betting & 4-betting on Third St.36'01” Upcoming Tournaments in U.S.39'09” Upcoming Tournaments in Europe44'54” TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!?46'56” Dramaha vs Drawmaha; Sviten Special & What about Sviten?48'48” Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha, & Dramaha52'13” Recent Play66'53” Next Episode Teaser67'18” Contact Info Get full access to Poker: All the Games at pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

The Miracle at Marvel. A game that will go down in history. Biggest 3QT comeback on V/AFL record.At three quarter time this was a podcast that was looking like being a pretty morose affair, and then... THAT happened.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

*Please note that nothing in this podcast is personalised financial advice or recommendations. We recommend that people seek independent financial advice when it comes to making decisions around their mortgages, insurances and/or general financial situation.*As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze Kiwi wallets, Jennie and Liv are back with practical, real-world ideas to help you save money without sacrificing everything you love. From tackling big-ticket expenses like housing and insurance, to finding creative ways to earn a little extra or make the most of what you already have, this episode is packed with ways to help you think bigger and smarter when it comes to saving.This episode covers:Ideas around reviewing and renegotiating big costs like your mortgage, rent and insuranceThe benefits of switching providers for power, internet and mobile to save moneyWays to cut down on your transport costsMaking use of your home space to offset expensesThe benefits of micro-saving tools and building an emergency fundThe role of side hustles and time-based spending swapsResources mentioned in this episode:- Sorted.org.nz's Guide to saving and investing- Sorted.org.nz's  KiwiSaver calculator- MoneyHub's Guide to saving money in NZ- MoneyHub's Insurance comparison guide- Consumer NZ's PowerSwitch tool- The changes being made to KiwiSaver announced in Budget 2025This episode is all about empowering you to make smart, intentional, enduring change - whether that's trimming unnecessary costs or finding small, creative ways to save more in the long-term. With a little effort and some fresh thinking, you may just find that it's possible to spend less without feeling like you're missing out!---Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate the podcast if you found it useful!Find us: InstagramFacebookLinkedInDisclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.

Yes it was another loss, but again, plenty of encouraging signs for the Saints as we suit up for the sixth birthday of Unpluggered!We take a look at the character growth of the St Kilda Football Club and take aim at lazy journalism and lazy narratives.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

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It’s Friday, it’s summer time, and the days when that meant a lazy weekend was mandatory are long gone. The UAE is as busy as ever this summer, as Helen finds out from a host of top restaurateurs, chefs and food industry experts. Plus we talk movies, Emmys nominations and AI in film with two industry insiders…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever felt like mornings are a total wreck, shoes are always vanishing, or the kitchen's overflowing with random toys and rogue socks, it's time to get real and take back your space. This week, I'm chatting with Fiona from Professionally Sorted, the ultimate calm-bringer for busy families across Kent and East Sussex. She helps packed-out homes transform into spaces that actually work, with no shame, no judgement, and no need for designer baskets. Here's what we cover: How her background in teaching gave her the planning skills and patience needed to organise chaos The busy-family burnout cycle, with too many commitments, no structure, and clutter that steals your calm Why routines for things like shoes and school bags aren't over-the-top, they're life-saving Her go-to 90-day rule, and why seasonal swapping is a game-changer A client story where removing one old feeding chair unlocked a spare room and fresh headspace Why label makers are underrated heroes, especially when you've got kids, partners or ADHD brains in the mix Quick wins to try today: Monthly mini declutters (like toy boxes and kids' wardrobes) The golden rule, don't put it down, put it away Get the kids involved early, even if they're tiny. Fake it ‘til they make it How she helps clients let go of guilt around asking for help, and why it's actually a strength What clutter really costs you, and why investing in organising is worth it ten times over Her latest offerings, including pre-baby room prep and decluttering for home sales, which can boost your house value by up to 8% Connect with Fiona Based in Kent and East Sussex, Fiona helps families reset their space and systems in a way that actually lasts. Website: professionallysorted.comInstagram: @professionally_sorted (also on Facebook) calendly.com/fiona-professionallysorted She offers: Full home or room-by-room decluttering and organising Kitchens, wardrobes, toy rooms, sheds, you name it Bespoke services including: Nursery setup before baby arrives Staging and space prep before putting your house on the market Ongoing check-ins and label-making that keeps everyone on track Your Next Steps Work with me: https://www.amythespacecreator.com/servicesVIP email list & free tips: https://thespacecreator.myflodesk.com/tscpodcastJoin the Space Creator Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spacecreatorcommunity Thinking about starting out as a Pro Organiser?Learn to build a profitable business in my free live training: First Steps to Starting Your Profitable Professional Organising Business. Connect on Social Follow me on Instagram: @amythespacecreator & @proorganiseracademyFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amythespacecreatorSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amythespacecreator Make sure you subscribe or tap follow so you don't miss an episode! And, if you loved this episode, please leave me a 5* rating and a review. Thanks so much for listening.Amy xx-Your decluttering bestie

Rinse and repeat. Strong effort, couldn't finish the job. The Saints led the Hawks in just about every key metric in the Round 17 clash, except one: the scoreboard. Blue skies and green shoots aplenty though as we talk through the short game, and the long game at the St Kilda Football Club.What do we want to see now? We answer some of your questions, talk about our favourite memories and pay our respects to two loyal Saints.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

The Saints had a MASSIVE crack on Sunday afternoon in Perth, but let it slip. We can't be too upset though, as we got a decent glimpse into the talent the St Kilda Football Club is developing for the future amidst a breakout game from Max Hall and a defensive masterclass from second-gamer, Alix Tauru.Plus - finally - a standalone VFL team for St Kilda FC!This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

After a year dominated by trade tensions, a deal between the US and China looks to be done. Australians continue to fear the taxman – but should we turn to AI and social media to get our EOFY tasks done? And the ASX takes a nose dive after the open to finish in the red for the week. Interview with Angad Soin, Xero's Managing Director ANZ and Global Chief Strategy Officer Email us your thoughts to moneynews@nine.com.au Hosted by: Tom StoreySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 days after the Easter nightmare the Saints face the Dogs again.How much have we learnt? And can we turn the tide? A good win against the Demons had us heading into the bye on a positive note.Daz, H and fill in, Philip Dalidakis discuss the Dees win and some feelgood stories this week. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.

Send us a textIn this episode, we flip the script and discuss how the story would change if Harry was sorted into Slytherin. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to episode 285 about the new cast for the trio here!·      2:13 Harry and Draco are going to become friends. They both have difficult families, and are somewhat alone in the world. They can connect with each other, because the one thing they both want more than anything is a relationship. Harry has no friends or family, and Draco's family doesn't care for him. This would create the perfect environment for them to become friends.·      10:47 Dumbledore and Voldemort's strategies would have been different. Dumbledore has Harry in his circle in the original story, so it is easy for him to reach out. Voldemort is far removed from Harry and spends his time trying to get at him. If Harry was in Slytherin, Voldemort might try to make a relationship with Harry and Dumbledore would have to work hard to get messages and ideas across to Harry. ·      17:52 Harry would feel more disconnected from his parents. Being in their same house is really how he can feel close to them, but if he isn't in the same house, that wouldn't be the case. The people he meets as a Gryffindor can tell him what they were like, but without them, most of his parents is lost to time.·      23:11 Harry's relationship with Sirius would be very different. If Harry is basically a Death Eater, he would be thrilled with Sirius when he breaks out. When he learns that that supporter of Voldemort is his godfather, that would be the best day of his life. Learning that Sirius wasn't a supporter of Voldemort would be a nasty shock. For Sirius, he would be devastated to learn that James and Lily's son is in Slytherin and part of a Death Eater family.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly and Leigh are back with their most drool-worthy product roundup yet... Dive into a beauty treasure trove as your favourite hosts unveil their luxe splurges (hello, dreamy $344 perfume!) alongside genius budget finds that won't break the bank. From the silkiest lip oils and show-stopping eye colours to game-changing hair tools that'll revolutionise your routine—this episode is bursting with beauty inspo just in time to rescue your last-minute Mother's Day shopping plans! You're welcome. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY SAVEY KELLY SPENDY: Cowgirl Grass perfume $344 KELLY SAVEY: Cocoa Cuddle Nail Polish $12 LEIGH SAVEY: It’s All Fluff Lip Oil $53 (refill is $21) LEIGH SPENDY: Sisley Paris Ombre Eclat Liquide in 8 Stardust $78 NEWBIES: LEIGH NEWBIE: Trinny London Trinity Lip, Cheek and Eye $68 KELLY NEWBIE: GHD Wide $495 KELLY: SMS/EMPTY: Laneige Bouncy & Firm Serum $65 LEIGH: SMS/EMPTY: Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum $160 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube Get in the know on our socials: You Beauty Instagram Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Mollie Harwood Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 4 in the series on mastering Numbers, Apple's free spreadsheet app for Mac.In this podcast, he diving into two powerful tools for organizing your data: Sort and Quick Filter. These features help you manage and analyze spreadsheets more efficiently—especially when working with larger datasets.We're using a sample budget spreadsheet with categories like Food, Water, Transportation, and Internet, each with amounts listed for January. Here's how we sorted that data to quickly find the highest expenses:Sorting the January ColumnOpened the Sort Options via the menu (Command + Option + R).Selected the January column.Chose Descending to sort from highest to lowest values.Instantly, the data reorganized itself to prioritize the largest expenses.Quick Filter: Focusing Your ViewNext, we explored the Quick Filter tool—a great way to temporarily hide or display specific rows without permanently deleting data. For example, we hid the Food row with a checkbox and brought it back with a simple undo (Command + Z).Advanced FilteringWe also touched on advanced filtering available in the Formatter pane. There, you can set precise criteria for what appears in your spreadsheet—ideal for more complex sorting needs.RecapSort Function: Explained how and why to use it.Hands-On Example: Sorted the January column using VoiceOver and keyboard commands.Undo + Quick Filter: Demonstrated hiding rows and bringing them back.Formatter Pane: Previewed more detailed filter controls.These tools make navigating and analyzing your spreadsheet data faster and more intuitive. Try them out, experiment a bit, and as always—reach out if you have questions!

In the week before HIs death, Jesus cleansed the temple of the moneychangers--an event that almost seems out of character. But while He was righteously angry, He was also deeply sad at the callousness of the people as they conveniently bought sacrifices in the temple. This reminds us that when we come to worship, we need to upend pride and careless convictions, and consecrate ourselves.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn3ETu2Mlb8

Another disappointing result against the reigning premiers, but not for a lack of effort this week as the developing Saints were simply outclassed by a better team. But, as we say, it's never as good, or as bad, as it seems. Still some positives to reflect on!A heap of talking points in this one: Hugo Garcia subbed before half time, Alix Tauru's VFL suspension, testy Ross and much more. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

In this episode, Darren and Nick analyse a "bitterly disappointing" defeat, discussing the St Kilda Football Club's "putrid" and "pathetic" performance, and the need for improvement. We reflect on the fans' emotional reactions to the performance, the lacking impact of some senior players, and the challenges that lie ahead for a young and inexperienced team.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Not the Gather Round performance we were after but plenty of positives to take after competing (for the most part) with one of the best sides in it. A reality check of sorts, but not a particularly harsh one. We're 3-2 after five games - including three in Adelaide - and we probably all would have taken that heading into Round 1. Darren takes aim at his fellow media professionals and we're joined by Moorabbin Wing veteran Michael Egan, who gets subbed on in place of Nick Splitter (kids) this week.We have TWO MEDALLION CLUB TICKETS to Easter Sunday night's clash with the Western Bulldogs: https://givelab.com/VsTjcr/win-2x-medallion-club-tickets-wb-vs-st-kildaThis week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Simon and Ed talk to Abdelrahman Zohairy, CEO of Property Sorted. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Egyptian real estate market. He emphasizes the importance of user experience, claiming a 10X improvement over competitors, and outlines their commission-based business model. The discussion also covers innovative marketing strategies, including viral content and AI integration, as well as insights gained from participating in the PropTech & Portal Watch Pitch Club.

The shift towards gender-sorted semen is clear; in 2024 the U.S. dairy industry increased their gender-sorted dairy units used by 1.5 million units. In this STtalks, we explore the uptick in this technology and how it has evolved over the years with Kevin Ziemba, STgenetics® Global Applied Genetic Consulting Manager. As our conversation continues, we explore the opportunities Ultraplus High Purity™ can provide to dairy producer's bottom line and where the future of this technology is heading!00:00 Introduction to Gender-Sorted Semen00:20 Growth in Gender-Sorted Semen Sales00:55 Trends in Gender-Sorted Semen04:12 Technological Advancements in Gender-Sorted Semen06:10 Importance of Accuracy in Gender-Sorted Semen11:07 Economic Impact of Ultraplus High Purity™ Semen17:31 Future Directions and Beef on Dairy Opportunities20:30 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies!Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche?Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In pursuit of the perfect bubble, David Brook strives to consistently raise the bar in terms of quality and distinction. We are one of the few South African wine makers dedicated to the art of Cap Classique. Our bubblies are serious contenders in the international wine arena - unique, sophisticated and elegant. From grape to glass, the entire process relies on meticulous attention to detail, precision timing and plenty of patience.Script 2Welcome aboard this Borderline Train to Llanfairfechan.We'll be calling at Llanelli, London, and Llanfairfechan.Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times. If you see anything suspicious, please tell a member of the staff. See it, Say it - Sorted.We are now arriving at Llanelli. Change here for buses to a wide range of destinations. These leave from the front of the station. The next station is… London.This train finishes its journey here. All change please.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Janine Cooper-Marshall trained as an actor back in 1981. She recorded her first voice reel with Bernard Graham Shaw in 2000 and somehow managed to impress him enough to be included in his book “Voice-Overs – A Practical Guide”, which gave her the confidence to launch herself into full time voiceover work. Since then she's recorded radio & TV commercials, eLearning modules, corporates, explainers, audiobooks… well, anything that requires a voice really. She has also recorded thousands of transport announcements… Janine's Website @janinevo on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief manage a week without FC Cincinnati news by going deep into Sundance Film Festival. A Soccer Blog Book Club about the festival coming to Cincinnati has folks asking "where did you go to high school"? Listener questions in Part Two cover watching FC Cincinnati matches in CVG and whether or not you can kick it. Finally in Part Three there is some FC Cincinnati talk with not rivals Nashville hosting the Orange and Blue.    Timestamps:  (14:10) - Soccer Blog Book Club - Sundance Edition (42:34) - Patreon Questions (55:24) - Nashville Preview and Predictions    Links:  Lasik Plus Special offer of $1100 off at lasik.com/thepostcincy/ Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery Cincy Shirts: www.cincyshirts.com/CincyPostCast PROMO CODE: THEPOSTCINCY for 10% Off! Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It, I sit down with Ben, Mike, and Barry, the co-founders of SORTED Food, one of the world's most popular food channels. What started as a casual conversation in a pub about cooking skills has turned into a brand with millions of followers and brand partnerships with household names like Co-op.

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Chicks with Sticks podcast everyone! In this episode, The Chicks chat about the inaugural WLL season and the Morgan State Bears lacrosse team. We are so excited about the upcoming season for college lacrosse. If you have a suggestion for a future episode please let us know! We hope you enjoyed the episode, and as always... we will catch you on the flip side!

Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney for a look back at the weekends Premier League action and a look ahead to a rammed lineup of midweek fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for Part III of the Dirt Bags X WWETT House series!Sponsor Spotlight: Our Construction Insurance MAN, Charlie Huff - Let's get real—insurance might not be the flashiest topic, but if you're in excavation, grading, or any dirt-moving business, you know it's absolutely critical. That's why we're fired up to shine the spotlight on our man, Charlie Huff. Charlie isn't just any insurance agent; he's one of us. Born in the shop and seasoned in the trades, he knows exactly what it takes to protect a Dirt World company. With relentless drive and a no-nonsense approach, Charlie cuts through the red tape to deliver top-tier coverage at unbeatable prices. Need a Certificate of Insurance in a flash? Sorted. Changing equipment? Handled. Facing an audit? No sweat. When Charlie's on your side, you're not just covered—you're set to dominate. Get in touch with Charlie at 385-268-9939 or visit www.Sigutah.com and experience insurance done the Dirt Bags way!

A lot of you told us about something that's a bit broken in your house that you've not got round to sorting yet.Jordan & Alex went head to head in the final of ‘Yesterday's Quiz'. More news on next week's ‘Mega Massive Monday' – it's got to be about mums. Or mummies. Or something. Anyway, can Greg find the tallest mum in the UK?Another round of ‘Wrong Un's' with Rachel. Plus, more actual team grievances are aired, including from Billy, who's new.

Political polarization feels like it's at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there's a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains.Starring Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Political polarization feels like its at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there's a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains. Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!