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Episode 646 Brought to you by: Midwest Industries Gideon Optics Primary Arms Medical Gear Outfitters Die Free Co. Night Fision Flatline Fiber Co Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Gear Chat Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems Propose Open Standard for Plate Carrier Modularity ♻️ Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems have jointly proposed an open industry standard to enhance modularity in plate carriers, aiming to improve compatibility and interoperability across different manufacturers' systems. Availability: Proposal announced on January 14, 2026; open standard for adoption by industry players, details available via Soldier Systems Daily. Cost: Potential to reduce fragmentation in the tactical gear market, lower development costs for manufacturers, and provide end-users with greater flexibility in mixing components. Special: Collaborative open standard initiative between two leading brands to standardize mounting interfaces for plate carriers, promoting ecosystem-wide compatibility. Smith & Wesson Steel Metal Competitor HD Pistols ♻️ Smith & Wesson announces the release of new Steel Metal Competitor HD pistols, designed for competitive shooting with enhanced durability and performance features. Availability: Expected availability in 2026; specific models and configurations detailed in the announcement. Cost: Pricing not yet announced Special: All-steel construction with HD (Heavy Duty) upgrades for superior recoil management and longevity. StewTech at SHOT Show ♻️ StewTech Inc. page detailing their presence and offerings at the SHOT Show, the largest firearms trade show. Availability: Coverage of StewTech's booth, products on display, and event highlights from SHOT Show. Special: Focus on StewTech's custom machining and firearms accessories showcased to industry professionals. LDR2000 G1 Mag Loader ♻️ X-Tech Tactical's LDR2000 G1 is a high-capacity magazine loader designed for efficient and rapid loading of AR-15/STANAG magazines. Availability: Available for purchase directly from xtechtactical.com; features adjustable tension, ergonomic design, and compatibility with 5.56/.223 magazines up to 30+1 rounds. Cost: Priced at $49.95 Special: Patented gear-driven mechanism allows smooth, thumb-free loading without damaging rounds or magazines. KelTec PR-3AT: Compact Pistol Revealed ♻️ KelTec has unveiled the PR-3AT, a new ultra-compact 3D-printed pistol chambered in .22 TCM, designed for concealed carry with innovative folding mechanics. Availability: Expected release in late 2026; pre-order details pending from KelTec. Cost: MSRP estimated at $450-$550 Special: Folding barrel and frame for extreme concealability, 3D-printed polymer construction for lightweight durability. Kimber Launches 1911 DS Warrior ♻️ Kimber has introduced the 1911 DS Warrior, a new double-stack 1911 pistol designed for enhanced capacity and tactical performance. Availability: Available starting 2026; features a 14+1 capacity in 9mm, optics-ready slide, aggressive stippling, and accessory rail. Cost: MSRP not specified in announcement Special: Double-stack 1911 design combining traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern high-capacity magazine. Bullet Points Ukranian Vodka ♻️ https://pew.report/c/3vJno0 SPYRT Worldwide Unveils a 3-Liter Ukrainian Spirit Limited Howitzer Edition Vodka Made from Refurbished Powder Charge Tubes ♻️ SPYRT Worldwide has released a limited-edition 3-liter vodka bottle crafted from refurbished howitzer powder charge tubes, themed around Ukrainian spirit. Availability: Limited edition release; 3-liter bottle made from actual refurbished artillery powder charge tubes. Cost: Not specified in article Special: Bottle constructed from repurposed howitzer powder charge tubes, blending firearms surplus with premium vodka The FN SCAR is Back and Better Than Ever ♻️ FN has reintroduced the SCAR rifle platform with significant updates and improvements, marking its return to the market in enhanced form. Availability: Scheduled for release or availability details in 2026, as indicated by the article date; specific models and configurations updated for modern standards. Cost: Not specified Special: Revamped design making it 'better than ever' with unspecified enhancements to reliability, modularity, or performance over previous SCAR generations. The Agency Brief Note ♻️ THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT (1934) (Cold Open) "In 1934, Congress looked at a few gangsters with Tommy guns and decided to put every future gun owner on probation… forever… without ever proving we did anything wrong." (The Brief) THE ORIGIN STORY: PANIC AND OPPORTUNISM The Setup: Prohibition ends in 1933. Federal agencies face budget cuts. They need a new war. They choose "The War on Crime." The Hook: DOJ uses the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to sell a "gangster gun" crisis. The Bait & Switch: The NFA was pitched as a tax on "criminal weapons," but the original bill attempted to register all handguns. The NRA (back when they were Fudds) helped kill the handgun portion but let the rest slide. Crucial Detail: SBR/SBS restrictions were only in the bill to prevent people from hiding pistols. When pistols were removed, Congress left the SBR rules in. We are regulating barrel length today because of a 1934 legislative error. THE MECHANISM: A BAN DISGUISED AS A TAX The "Poll Tax": They couldn't ban guns (2A exists), so they used the Taxing Power. The Cost: $200 in 1934. Inflation Adjustment: That is roughly $4,500 today. Intent: It was an economic ban designed to ensure only the wealthy could own modern firepower. The Registry: The true goal was the NFRTR (National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record). Registration is always the prerequisite for confiscation. THE LEGAL COVER-UP: U.S. V. MILLER (1939) The Supreme Court case that upheld the NFA was a setup. The Fix: The defendant, Jack Miller, was dead before the decision was handed down. His court-appointed attorney did not show up to argue the case. The Ruling: The Government argued unopposed that a sawed-off shotgun had no "militia utility." The Court agreed, solely because no one was there to tell them otherwise. THE MODERN IMPACT & REGULATORY CREEP 1986 Hughes Amendment: Proved the danger of registries. Congress used the NFA list to ban all new machine guns for civilians. Note: The Hughes Amendment passed on a fraudulent voice vote where the "Nays" clearly had it, but the Speaker pushed it through. ATF Power Grabs: The NFA definitions are vague. This allows the ATF to write law without Congress (e.g., Pistol Braces, Bump Stocks, Triggers). Culture War: It normalized the "Two-Tier" system. The wealthy buy what they want; the poor get what they are given. CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS (POST-BRUEN) The Vulnerability: Under the Bruen test (Text, History, Tradition), the NFA is on death's door. The History: There is zero historical tradition of the Founding Fathers taxing the ownership of standard arms or creating a federal list of owners. The Argument: The government claims these weapons are "dangerous and unusual." We argue they are only unusual because the government has spent 90 years threatening to put us in prison for owning them. WLS is Lifestyle Cold Weather and Medical Prep for Vehicles Amid Michigan Pile-Up ♻️ Article or segment discussing vehicle preparation for cold weather, including medical supplies, in light of a major pile-up incident in Michigan. Submitted by Shawn. Availability: Focuses on practical advice for winter driving safety and emergency preparedness following the Michigan multi-vehicle collision. Special: Combines real-world Michigan pile-up example with actionable vehicle medical and cold weather prep tips. Going Ballistic St. Paul Man Stands Guard with Rifle After ICE Sightings ♻️ A man in St. Paul reportedly stood guard with a rifle following sightings of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in the area, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement and 2nd Amendment rights. New York Targets Polymer80 Seller, Life Sentence ♻️ New York authorities are pursuing severe legal action against a seller of Polymer80 ghost gun kits, seeking a life sentence, highlighting aggressive enforcement against unserialized firearm components. U.S. Civilian Gun Ownership Reaches 500 Million ♻️ Article reports that civilian gun ownership in the United States has surpassed 500 million firearms, highlighting the scale of private armament amid ongoing debates on gun rights and statistics. Some Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota Are Openly Carrying: What Does the Law Say? ♻️ Article discusses anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota openly carrying firearms and examines the relevant state laws on open carry. Everytown Is Lying About Impact of National Reciprocity, Again ♻️ Article accuses Everytown for Gun Safety of misrepresenting the effects of national concealed carry reciprocity legislation, claiming their arguments exaggerate risks and ignore benefits for law-abiding gun owners. ATF/DEA Merger Appears DOA ♻️ Reports indicate that plans to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are effectively dead on arrival (DOA), halting a proposed consolidation of federal law enforcement agencies. NC Lawmakers Dragging Their Feet on Constitutional Carry ♻️ North Carolina lawmakers are delaying progress on constitutional carry legislation, frustrating gun rights advocates amid ongoing debates over permitless carry. Reviews   5 stars from Anonymous Coward from Tennessee: Review - show really dipped when Aaron came back. Now that he's gone again, it's back to awesome. 5 stars.   5 stars from Anonymous Coward from TX: There's been a terrible mistake.

Date of First Use: January 18, 2026 The Point: Let the fear and majesty of God compel you to look out for others. Life Connection: Justice is the ideal in almost every culture. Unfortunately, the reality of injustice is just as universal. We all want justice when we've been wronged, but are we ready to step up when it's someone else who needs help? People such as unborn children, the poor, orphans, and widows are often overlooked. Job was a man who sought to stand up and help others because he saw them as the handiwork of God.  Session Passage: Job 31:13-23 

We're back with a brand-new episode of Inside Insurance, and on this episode we deep dive into one of the most transformative regulatory developments in recent years: the EU AI Act. Joining us for this insightful conversation is Sean Redmond, Director at KPMG and leader of our AI Risk and Regulatory team, alongside Jean Rea, Partner at KPMG. Together, they unpack the implications of this landmark legislation and what it means for insurers.

Dr. Sunil Gupta explained that the prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy (gestational and pre-gestational) is high and may vary from 5% to 20% in different populations in India. He said that 90% of women may not have any symptoms of diabetes, but others may experience symptoms such as frequent vaginal infections, polyuria (increased urination), polyphagia (increased hunger), polydipsia (increased thirst), unexplained weight loss, and fatigue, etc.  Dr. Gupta said that frequent nighttime urination may be one of the symptoms of diabetes. He clarified the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, especially the causes and presentation in children. Addressing common myths, he emphasized that regular use of prescribed medication does not cause serious side effects. Answering a question on increased urinary frequency, he explained that recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and autonomic bladder neuropathy are often overlooked complications causing such symptoms.  He highlighted that maintaining proper blood sugar control before and during pregnancy is essential to prevent complications for both the mother and the baby. Dr. Gupta also stressed the importance of timely testing, diet management, exercise, and insulin dose adjustment during pregnancy. Concluding his session, he advised that the entire family should take collective responsibility for supporting the expectant mother, calling it a shared “pregnancy project” to ensure a safe and healthy outcome for both mother and child.  Expert- Dr Sunil Gupta Anchor- Mrs. Shraddha Bharadwaj    Podcast: 22/03/2019   Recorded at: Akashwani Nagpur    Episode: 89 

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. This week is the final installment of the series. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed without ceasing" is read by Daniel Gilliland and Melanie McKinney. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed with boldness and expectation" is read by Melanie McKinney and Daniel Gilliland. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed before major decisions" is read by Daniel Gilliland and Melanie McKinney. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed the Scriptures" is read by Melanie McKinney and Daniel Gilliland. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed for Himself" is read by Robin McCall and Daniel Gilliland. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed for others" is read by Robin McCall and Daniel Gilliland. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed publicly" is read by Daniel Gilliland and Robin McCall. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Prolific author and Bible teacher Denise George has written an eight-part series for The Alabama Baptist about how Jesus prayed. We'll be sharing that series with you through The Weekly podcast platform. This week's article "How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed privately" is read by Robin McCall and Daniel Gilliland. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. John Wheat, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, shares with our photojournalist correspondent Marc Hooks how the congregation walked alongside families as they waited to hear about those missing in the devastating floodwaters. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

We all know what it's like to quit something—whether it's a hobby that doesn't hold our interest anymore, a job that's become too much, or even a relationship that's lost its spark. But what about our faith? Can someone who has truly given their life to Jesus just walk away? And what happens if we mess up—does that mean we've lost our salvation? These are tough questions, but they're important ones. And the Bible gives us the tools to understand what perseverance in our faith really looks like. The post SPECIAL FOCUS – How Can I Persevere In My Salvation? (YOU-Sum'25, Study SF, Session 2) appeared first on YOU.

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. “Younger generations — especially Gen Z — are what we call ‘digital natives,'” explained Don Barger, director of innovation and artificial intelligence for the International Mission Board. “As much as 60% of their social interaction happens in digital spaces. As [they] increasingly shape our world, the Church has a unique opportunity to reach them through the very technologies they use every day.” TAB Media Group's Daniel Gilliland reads a report from The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions on AI and missions, written by correspondent Michael Brooks. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

When I was just a young one, maybe six years old, my Sunday School teacher did something that stuck with me for life. She took off her wedding ring, placed it in my little hands, and told me, “Hold onto this ring as tight as you can.” Then, she wrapped her bigger hands around mine and asked, “Now, do you think anyone can take this ring from us?” Of course, I said, “No way!” My teacher wanted me to understand something powerful about our salvation. Just like that ring, God holds us so tight in His hands that nothing—no one—can snatch us away. It's not about how strong we hold on, but how strong He holds onto us. Salvation is a gift from God, and He is the one who keeps it safe, not us. Now, we all have moments when life gets tough, and we might start doubting, wondering if our grip on faith is slipping. we will Not so. Let's discover how God sustains us, even in our weaknesses and doubts. The post SPECIAL FOCUS – Can I Lose My Salvation? (YOU-Sum'25, Study SF, Session 1) appeared first on YOU.

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. It's Fourth of July week. As you celebrate, consider discussing the concept of freedom with your children — both as free Americans and the freedom we have in Christ. TAB Media Group's Amy Hacker reads an article from correspondent Julie Donavan who offers three ideas for how to share Christ on this special holiday. Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Is it possible we have adapted to a life built on adrenaline and use it for daily distraction as well as a strategy for communicating in this chaotic culture? Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Some big news: Corbin and Matt lost their minds and recorded about film academy stuff for two hours. Our topic is Hollywood Continuty and its accelerants and defectors, which we process thought the frame of Tony Scott's 2006 Sort-of-sci-fi movie Deja Vu. Topics are wide and varied and include: comic book storytelling, film scanning, the digital console, Jim Cavizel, Ozu (again), and Michael Bay, the angel and the demon in one manifestation and the role of superhero movies in rebelling AGAINST post-continuity.  Read Bordwell on late continutiy here. Read Shaviro on Post-Continuity here. Corbin recc's Mulaney's latest special, which is not NEW. Matt recc's his own Substack.  Next week's episode is about RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. check that out it's great

Career Choice ~ My life has no special focus. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show.

Get caught up on end of season Knights notes and then get a preview of London vs the Owen Sound Attack and Mike's preview of the other seven series in the 2025 Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Cristina Fuss is joined by Drs. Ed Nicol,  Ahmad Slim and Jonathon Leipsic to discuss the special focus issue of JCCT on the business aspects of cardiac CT.This special focus issue is dedicated to the economic and logistical aspects of running a cardiac CT program and covers a wide range of topics including:- evolving practice models or settings- studies of efficacy and efficiencies in practice and protocols- innovations in training and team-building- data-driven practice expansion- integrations of cardiac CT across the care spectrum- business case studies that feature analyses, site comparisons, pro forma application examples, etc.Read the full issueSupport the show

European leaders and Trump administration officials are attending the Munich Security Summit over the weekend. We'll have the latest on what was discussed, and how it might effect the war in Ukraine." Also, as we continue a deep dive into Ukraine news, we reflect on the "Maidan Revolution," as it's been called, which was a protest against a Russia-installed leader of Ukraine. Many people, especially younger Ukrainians, wanted the country to lean toward the West, not Russia. And, in Ukraine, musician Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is a living legend. But few of his songs have had as much meaning or poignancy as "Chovan," which describes the country on both sides of the Dnipro River. As The World's hosts explain, while the bridge over that river has been destroyed, the spiritual bridge that connects all Ukrainians remains firmly intact.   Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Join Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan for an unfiltered conversation about the CMS Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP), launched on January 1, 2025. This transformative program is reshaping hospice care—and Jennifer and Kim are here to ensure you're prepared to adapt and thrive.In this episode, they simplify the complexities of SFP, exploring how it works, who it impacts, and most importantly, how your hospice can stay ahead. Learn how to interpret the program's data-driven selection process, evaluate your organization's readiness, and build the strategies you need to mitigate risks while maintaining top-quality care.From the critical role of QAPI programs to the importance of strong policies during times of change, Jennifer and Kim provide actionable tools for leaders determined to deliver excellence in every aspect of hospice care. Whether you're navigating SFP or aiming to prevent future challenges, this episode is packed with insights that matter.Don't miss this essential guide to staying compliant, proactive, and focused on what truly counts—your patients.Visit our websiteConnect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, FacebookMake Lives Better

Every Christmas, the team here at Mooney Goes Wild likes to bring you some of our recommendations for wildlife-themed gifts for your nearest and dearest. This year, we have chosen to focus on natural history books, with Derek and panel each focusing on their own preferred title and interviewing the authors.

We often cry out to various sources when trouble comes our way. But in Psalm 30, when David needed rescue, he cried out to God and trusted Him to meet his needs. True to His character, God heard David's cry and came to his aid. God can rescue us too! When He does, our response should be one of thanksgiving and praise, just like David's. The post THE GOD WHO RESCUES (YOU-Fall'24, Special Focus Study, Session SF) appeared first on YOU.

   Pete Mundo from KCMO Talk Radio 95.7 is back for a few minutes today to discuss the big issues in Kansas including the odds of getting Sharice Davids out of Congress.  Also, Pete shares his insights into the Dems pouring money into the state to break the super majority held by the GOP in Topeka.    Johnson County DA Steve Howe is here to discuss his re-election bid.  There will be a new sheriff in Joco and Doug Bedford shares his plan to keep the county safe with tough on crime law enforcement.  Then, Mark Hammill is running for commissioner in a race the ballot won't show you party affiliation.  We are two weeks out... let's go!

As we begin our two day series with election expert www.petemundo.com from KCMO Talk Radio, we focus first on Missouri races.  These episodes are designed to engage all our listeners discussing topics and candidates sharing insight on issues that matter most.   Pete opens up about Josh Hawley and his future as a possible leader in the senate and candidate for president.  Then we discuss what a new governor could mean for the Chiefs and Royals staying in Missouri and then the most interesting race in our area.     Tracey Chappell is running for Jackson County prosecutor and she is as impressive as anyone you will hear.  We are a couple weeks away.... let's do this!

A Course in Miracles 365: Awakening to Love with Tomás Garza. Special Focus of the Day: The Obvious. As human beings, we avoid the obvious. We miss it, not because we're inherently incompetent but because we choose to be. Join me for a Special Ficus today on the obvious, the power of decision, and the true beauty and power of who we all are. Tomás offers online classes on A Course in Miracles and universal spirituality. Sign up today at https://tomasgarza.thinkific.com Visit Tomás's website at https://tomasgarza.com Material from A Course in Miracles is used with permission from the publisher/copyright holder, The Foundation for Inner Peace, www.acim.org . Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling www.enlightenedworld.online Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #cim #courseinmiracles #dailyinspiration #christconsciousness

Dive into the first episode in our next miniseries – Regulation and Legislation – with everyone's favorite topic: the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). In this episode, host Elyssa Katz is joined by Logan Hoover, NHPCO VP of Policy and Government Relations, and Patrick Harrison, NHPCO Senior Director of Regulatory and Compliance to cover background, considerations, and predictions around the SFP's algorithm and implementation. Leave with a stronger understanding of what lies ahead for the provider community as well as practical takeaways you can use to improve and protect your organization.

You know that saying, "It takes a village to raise a child?" Well, what about the dad? Dads are crucial, but sometimes it can feel like there's no roadmap for this whole fatherhood thing.  Being a dad is more than just biology – it's about stepping into a calling. But how do we navigate this journey, especially when there's so much conflicting advice out there? In this episode, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with my husband, Maurice, Pastor Mo, and we dug deep into what it really means to be a father from a God-centered perspective.  It's not about being perfect, but about aligning ourselves with God's will and letting the Holy Spirit guide us. We talked about how fatherhood is a pursuit, a constant growth mindset. It's about chipping away, getting 1% better each day. And guess what? It doesn't have to be all figured out – sometimes the most important thing is being open to learning together, and refining our approach as we go. This conversation was so rich, y'all, and it's just the beginning! We KNOW we have to do a part two, so stay tuned for more. But in the meantime, I want to hear from you!  What resonated with you?  What are your questions about fatherhood?  Leave a comment or hit us up on social media and let's keep this conversation going.  Because together, we can create a significant impact on the next generation, one father at a time.   Time Stamps: 00:00 -  Introduction and Purpose of the Significant Life Community 01:51 - Special Focus on Fatherhood 03:25 - Introduction of Maurice 06:04 - The Role of Fathers: Provider, Protector, and Identity Bestower 07:44 - Maurice's Perspective on Fatherhood 11:30 - Discussion on Fatherhood as a Calling and Ministry 37:26 - Importance of Alignment and Openness in Parenting 45:50 - Conclusion and Prayer   Connect with Janice: Book a call to discuss building your Significant Life and your next steps. Click here to find a time. Follow Janice on Facebook Follow Janice on Instagram Subscribe to The Anchored Place weekly newsletter  

Listen to Episode No.10 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and as well, John Jones, assistant professor at SUNY Cortland. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is Image as Form in a Transpositional Grammar: The Example of Photography. Bill Cope : "Every time a new medium turns up, it does new things. So, in the case of photography — our example medium today — its form is Image, and in our grammar, the Image is the human's way of representing the world on a two-dimensional plane. Now, of course, the Image has been around for a very long time, but when photography develops, it adds new things to the Image — it makes the Image much more accessible. You know, how many zillions of photographs are taken every day now, and most of them pushed across space and time via the Internet, right? So we ask, what does that massification of the ability to create the Image do?" Links Cartier-Bresson, The Decisive Image Muybridge's Moving Images Robert Fielding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.10 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and as well, John Jones, assistant professor at SUNY Cortland. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is Image as Form in a Transpositional Grammar: The Example of Photography. Bill Cope : "Every time a new medium turns up, it does new things. So, in the case of photography — our example medium today — its form is Image, and in our grammar, the Image is the human's way of representing the world on a two-dimensional plane. Now, of course, the Image has been around for a very long time, but when photography develops, it adds new things to the Image — it makes the Image much more accessible. You know, how many zillions of photographs are taken every day now, and most of them pushed across space and time via the Internet, right? So we ask, what does that massification of the ability to create the Image do?" Links Cartier-Bresson, The Decisive Image Muybridge's Moving Images Robert Fielding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Listen to Episode No.10 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and as well, John Jones, assistant professor at SUNY Cortland. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is Image as Form in a Transpositional Grammar: The Example of Photography. Bill Cope : "Every time a new medium turns up, it does new things. So, in the case of photography — our example medium today — its form is Image, and in our grammar, the Image is the human's way of representing the world on a two-dimensional plane. Now, of course, the Image has been around for a very long time, but when photography develops, it adds new things to the Image — it makes the Image much more accessible. You know, how many zillions of photographs are taken every day now, and most of them pushed across space and time via the Internet, right? So we ask, what does that massification of the ability to create the Image do?" Links Cartier-Bresson, The Decisive Image Muybridge's Moving Images Robert Fielding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Special Focus session for Spring 2024.

Date: May 26, 2024 The Joy of Giving The Point: Give generously and trust God with the outcome. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. Results are in for the causes Americans most want to support. Food distribution to the needy, children's cancer research, and two Christian ministries (The Salvation […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – The Joy of Giving – Special Focus Session appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In this episode of The Wright Report, join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he delves into pressing global and domestic issues impacting our lives. Discover the slowing pace of the U.S. economy, with inflation rising unexpectedly and the Federal Reserve's likely response. Explore the ongoing political battlefields where President Biden's standing fluctuates amidst critical swing state polls. Bryan provides a startling insight into the orchestrated chaos on American college campuses, highlighting the disconnect between Marxist agendas and the real concerns of young Americans. The episode also examines the contentious immigration debates intensifying across the nation, with a focus on the radical proposals gaining traction among the public. Internationally, witness the tension in the Middle East as U.S. military engagements meet with unforeseen challenges and the desperate measures Ukraine employs to bolster its defense against Russian advances. BDW also examines Zimbabwe's bold economic strategy to ditch the U.S. dollar for a new gold-backed currency, signaling a potential shift in global economic power balances. We close on a hopeful note with groundbreaking medical research that suggests lifestyle changes and new diagnostics could revolutionize our approach to diseases like cancer. Discover how simple practices and advanced screenings are paving the way for potentially life-saving interventions. Tune in to understand the intricacies of these developments and their broader implications on global politics, economy, and security.

Listen to Episode No.9 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois; and joining us, as well, is James Gee, Regents Professor and Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies at Arizona State University. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is the generativity of machines. James Gee : "I fundamentally believe that humans are a screwed-up species — one of the few species that will put themselves out of business in a shorter evolutionary time than any species that has lived on Earth. So, something must be wrong with us. And I think what's wrong with us is, we don't understand what sort of animal we are. That's why our schools are no good — we don't understand how humans really learn. We don't understand what a human really is. We have an elevated view of our own rationality, of our own intelligence, and the consequence is, we are depleting the world. So, the biggest attempt we can still make now is to use everything we can (including Chat) to retheorize who we are as a being before we put ourselves out of existence." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today we learn all about Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome and whether you have it instead of PHT or if you have it alongside your PHT. We dive into the clinical presentation, diagnostic tests and potential treatments along with the recent research on the topic. Paper 1: Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome masked by proximal hamstring tendinopathy as a cause of gluteal pain in a marathon runnerPaper 2: Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome: Clinical and Imaging/Guidance Issues with Special Focus on UltrasonographyBook a free 20-min physio chat hereClick here to learn more about the PHT video course & to receive your 50% discountIf you would like to learn more about having Brodie on your rehab team go to www.runsmarter.online

Listen to Episode No.8 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois. Today we welcome, too, Duane Searsmith, E-Learning Technical Specialist, Information Trust Institute, also at the University of Illinois. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is the meaning of generation by machine. It's stunning what Generative AI can produce, but what exactly is it there that is being produced? What does it mean, and what do we do with it? And actually, more important, what do we do with the AI that's doing the producing? AI in our lives now and will continue infiltrating and embedding only more as each day passes and each new update and redesign is released. Therefore, we are the responsible parties in this — we, us, the users. We are the ones we must ask: What does AI mean to us? Because what AI just means, itself... well, that is still only whatever we can mean, ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.7 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is This is what language means. It is text, and it is speech — but is not the two wholly as one. It is speech, and then it is text, or it is the other way around — but the two cannot be one, because between them opens a gulf of difference: Text is the one extreme — the other end of which is Speech. And neither makes — nor the two together can make what the digital is for us today. We read images as much as we do print. Music and sounds are louder than speech in many regions of the online. Video brings movement to life, while the moving body or the object in motion makes space visible. All this is called virtual reality for good reason. We call it all the cyber-social. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.6 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and today as well, Bradley Alger, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is How the hypothesis means. What does out knowledge mean after it's been hypothesized and tested? And what can we claim to know by having tested it? Also, just how far into the scientific enterprise does hypothetical testing reach — in other words, why are scientists writing so much when the hypotheses they test seem to be testing so little? What's all the communication about? These questions — and many, many more — make the meat of this lively discuss about meaning and the hypothesis. Listeners might be interested in my interview with Bradley Alger about his book Defense of the Scientific Hypothesis: From Reproducibility Crisis to Big Data (Oxford UP, 2019). And if you want to buy the book, go here.  You can learn all about the hypothesis at The Scientific Hypothesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.5 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and also Gang Wang, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is what decision means. Decision is no simple matter, whether the decider in question is human or machine. In a sense, both are black boxes to us, and yet the urgency today to open the lid on A.I. is heightened because of how human-like the machine seems to be able to do decision. This is why, across disciplines, we need to convene and discuss and decide together on how to understand and use A.I. The alternative is grisly: Everyone using a tool that no one fully understands — no one using the tool in full understanding or for that matter, in any understanding at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.4 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is whether A.I. can mean. The short answer is yes, A.I. can mean... whatever we make it mean. For instance, ChatGPT does has access to text on certain kinds of subject matter, like, for example, the assembly of explosives or specifications on suicide. This kind of stuff is on the web, so ChatGPT has “read it” these subjects into its corpus. However, human programmers have applied filters telling the A.I. not to speak about these things. Nonetheless, you may be able to get to what it “thinks” about these things with some clever prompts, called “jailbreaks” in the hacker trade. But does the A.I. really think, as we humans would associate with the act of thinking? Not really, because an A.I. like ChatGPT does not think about bombs or self-destruction. It just has words about these subjects which it doesn't itself “understand.” And on top of that, its human-programmer masters have told it not to repeat them. But whose purpose is meant to be served here, the A.I.'s or our own? In our discussion in this instalment of All We Mean, we argue, of course, for the A.I. serving the purposes of us humans. But there the questions immediately arises, which of us humans will be served? It may be that only the big stakeholders in the large Internet companies get served, and who knows what purposes they have. Perhaps they're quite content to see A.I. create the illusion of fact and consciousness, if for no other reason than to increase profits. We, on the opposite side of that, say that the technology has tremendous potential for everyone, if used in everyone's interests. For example, people who want to learn can use A.I. technologies to improve their own performance, just as people who want to discover can use A.I. technologies to communicate their findings more effectively. These are the sorts of purpose we believe A.I. can be used to accomplish, by anyone, for everyone. But, we wonder, will purposes such as these also count when the technology rests firmly in the hands of the very few, because what if they don't really care what the rest of us want? Read Bill's and Mary's multimodal grammar of A.I. And read their work on using A.I. in education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.3 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and as well, Kit Nicholls, who is Director of the Cooper Union's Center for Writing and Learning. In this episode of the Focus, our topic is Learning happens where there's meaning. Bill Cope : "At root, what we're talking about in this conversation is some very old values. We wouldn't disagree much with Jean-Jacques Rousseau, we wouldn't disagree much with John Dewey, we wouldn't disagree much with Maria Montessori — if you want to take some of the greats of education — Paulo Freire, we wouldn't want to disagree with. So, we're talking about some old values, but the reality is, The values have not been realized. They might be in small spots of time, for some of us, sometimes, in moments of idealism and extremely hard work. But the question is then, Is there an opportunity for us now with these new media, these digital technologies, to build structures of participation. If our keyword is participation — which is, how to build certain kinds of collaborative, participatory environments — then, can the digital help us do that? Or will the technology make things worse?" Some related links: Common Ground Scholar — Learn and work with meaning!  Here I talk to the authors of the book Syllabus And here's a link to Syllabus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

One easy thing you can do to bring balance to the holidays, both health- and flavor-wise, is to focus on fresh. That doesn't mean putting out boring salads or lame vegetable trays—it means making dishes that are vibrant and festive, crunchy, juicy and exciting. In a previous episode food writer and recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman shared her tips for making fresh, healthy holiday dishes that will be first to get gobbled up. It's the perfect time of year to remember what Ann brings to the table to get the most out of your holiday season. Ann Taylor Pittman, a long-time food writer, food editor, and recipe developer who has won two James Beard Foundation Awards. She was at Cooking Light magazine for 20 years, where she rose to oversee all food content as well as the operation of the Test Kitchen, developing thousands of gold-standard healthy recipes. She is also the author of Everyday Whole Grains. She now writes and creates recipes for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Episode No.2 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois. We talk about TMC — Too Much Communication. In the 2000s, people complained about the demand to know more stuff. Not today. It's amazing if you stop to think — if you can find the peace to stop for anything — but such a short time ago, media were about information. Now it's just communicate — post, tweet, share, text, send, upload, access, retweet, like, promote, influence, watch, listen, follow... we do a lot of activity on that surface of our devices. Well, surface is what communication is. That's it. It's, make available — that's communicating. And whether there's too much of it or the wrong kind, one thing is for certain: There's tons of it. Communication is spread everywhere. And what it's all about is not really the question. The pressing question right now is, What is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to Episode No.1 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois. We talk about what meaning actually is. Meaning is form, and meaning is function. Meaning is made, for example, when a scientist sees the image of a celestial object which till that very moment has been unseen by human eye. But meaning is also made by the novelist who just narrates this same scene, because in truth, the celestial object in question is not really in our universe and doesn't actually exist at all. Meaning can be devious like that — but only if we make it so. Because that's the real idea here about meaning: It's human. Meaning is the one term which may truly describe the entire human project. But do not let me fool you. It's not like meaning denies or somehow escapes the physical world. Meaning does, for sure, occur in our inner consciousness and mind, but the fact of this reality has no priority over the reality of the world out there. No, much the opposite. The two realities condition and recreate one another. And it's here that we should really be looking for meaning, because this sort of intersecting is precisely the sort of work we humans excel at. Equally, we excel at grinding it all to halt, as for example when we deny a fact or we exclude a person or we destroy an image or a document or a statue. Perhaps — just think for a moment — perhaps that celestial object I mentioned really does exist and isn't the figment of some novelist. Perhaps it's the novelist who is the figment here. Perhaps the celestial object really is out there, only we can't prove it anymore because the image and the evidence have been shredded by an envious rival scientist. Where there is meaning, there too are humans. Thus, interest will always figure in. It would appear, then, that real neutrality was the figment here — but we'll leave that topic to a future episode of All We Mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Here is another insight into the early church.  We learn from him1. The full goal of the Eucharist is for the members to be united in Christ in charity2. The realism of the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist3. The power of the word of Christ to make the substantial transformation4. Some practical insights into the life of the early church: the daily Mass, the worship before receiving the Eucharist, the prayers for the deceased.5. The sacrifice of the Mass is how we enter into the sacrifice of Jesus.