Podcasts about Stevens

S.M. Stevens shares her novel Beautiful & Terrible Things. We discuss this amazing diverse cast of friends, their social justice activities in immigration, racism, and mental health, and what it's like to write about living in today's America. She then shares how to get a free short story and novelette about her characters that were cut from the book. https://authorsmstevens.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sm-stevens/ 

Stevens Roundtable: Weekly Independent Contractor Workshops In this Stevens Roundtable, Tim welcomes back Serena Vogel, VP of Driver Resources, to kick off the new year with an opportunity for drivers who want to build a business. Serena announces a weekly Independent Contractor Workshop every Thursday from 11:30–12:30 in Classroom D, open to contractors, interested company drivers, and anyone with questions. Drivers can drop in for support, guidance, and real-world insight from business advisors, driver managers, and the contractor support team. Stevens Employee Spotlight: Dren Hawkins Trucker Tim introduces Stevens' new Marketing & Media Specialist, and shares why these spotlights matter in Season 9. Dren talks about her creative background in graphic design, her early trucking-world exposure through UPS, and how her passion for storytelling and design led her to Stevens. It's a fun, fast-paced welcome that helps drivers connect a real face to the messages and media they see every day. Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Team Drivers Spotlight: Allen Ino & Miguel Ocegueda Meet Team Drivers Allen Ino and Miguel Ocegueda! Though they took different paths into the trucking industry, they enjoy driving together for the extra miles and the great company on the road. Both Allen and Miguel are grateful for the opportunity to drive with Stevens and experience life on the open road. See the video here: https://youtu.be/QnS4f6jwqpE?si=1UCEE0i8HOirhFGo Tip of the Stevens Ten-Gallon Hat - Matthew Randolph Tim sits down with Matthew Randolph, Stevens' Employee of the Year, who also earned a promotion to Senior Fleet Safety Manager. Matthew shares the moment he realized he'd won at the holiday party, what the recognition meant to him, and why Stevens leadership stands out for noticing effort and investing in people. He credits a "driver-first" safety mindset, strong leadership, and real process improvements for helping him make an impact quickly. Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

Zibby talks with co-editors Camille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens about their powerful new anthology, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected Resilience, and the Untold Ways Families Are Made. Camille and Ali share their own raw, vulnerable stories—from postpartum despair to devastating pregnancy and infant loss—and discuss how connection, storytelling, and honesty can transform isolation into hope. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3Z8VCmaShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby's Important People! As a Z.I.P., you'll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby's Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo Servigne, aest uteur, penseur systémique et biologiste de formation. Il est l'un des premiers à avoir popularisé en France le concept de « collapsologie » avec ses livres devenus cultes, Comment tout peut s'effondrer ou encore Une autre fin du monde est possible. Mais aujourd'hui, Pablo prend ses distances avec cette étiquette. Dans Le réseau des tempêtes, son dernier livre, il trace un sillon nouveau, plus intime, plus incarné, où l'écologie ne peut plus faire l'économie du sensible, de l'émotion, de la relation et de la spiritualité.Cela faisait des années que je voulais inviter Pablo dans Vlan!. Nous avons attendu le bon moment. Et je crois que c'était maintenant. Parce que son message a profondément évolué, et qu'il entre en résonance totale avec mes propres réflexions sur la complexité, sur la joie, sur la nécessité de ralentir, et sur cette capacité à penser contre soi-même.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la violence – structurelle, politique, sociale, psychologique – et de comment elle s'insinue dans nos quotidiens. J'ai questionné Pablo sur sa conviction que la violence, à terme, ne résout rien et qu'elle ne fait que repousser les problèmes aux générations suivantes. Ce qu'il propose, c'est une bascule vers l'entraide, vers le lien, vers une autre manière d'habiter le monde – non pas dans l'utopie, mais dans une forme de lucidité joyeuse.Nous avons parlé de la course du temps, de la pression invisible qui nous pousse à toujours aller plus vite, alors même que notre besoin profond est de ralentir. De l'emprise des plateformes numériques sur notre attention. De la désocialisation croissante des jeunes générations. De l'anxiété rampante qui s'installe faute de communautés authentiques.Mais au-delà des constats, ce que propose Pablo, c'est une autre voie. Une voie du cœur et du corps. Une voie de l'enracinement. Une voie qui fait la paix avec nos émotions, nos ombres, nos vulnérabilités. Une voie qui croit encore à la puissance transformatrice du collectif, de la parole vraie, des récits réparateurs.Cet échange m'a profondément nourri. Il donne envie d'agir depuis un endroit plus juste, plus aligné. Citations marquantes« On ne peut pas traverser un effondrement sans passer par le cœur. »« La science ne suffit plus, il faut réintégrer le sensible et le sacré. »« Le vrai courage aujourd'hui, c'est de faire face à l'impermanence. »« Nous avons besoin de récits qui nous rassemblent dans l'incertitude. »« Accepter de ne pas savoir, c'est déjà commencer à guérir. »Idées centrales discutées1. De la collapsologie à l'écologie du lienPablo revient sur son parcours et sur la limite de la collapsologie comme prisme uniquement scientifique. Il évoque un besoin d'aller vers des dimensions plus sensibles et spirituelles.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela montre la nécessité d'un regard holistique sur les crises.~05:002. Le deuil comme passage obligéIl insiste sur l'importance de faire le deuil de l'ancien monde pour mieux accueillir le nouveau.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela permet de transformer la douleur en force de régénération.~12:303. Reconnexion au vivant et aux émotionsIl parle de la place des émotions, du corps, et du rituel dans la transition.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela redonne une place centrale à l'humain dans sa globalité.~19:004. Les limites du discours rationnel dans la crise écologiqueIl critique la foi aveugle dans la raison et la technique pour résoudre les problèmes écologiques.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela pousse à revaloriser l'intuition, l'art et les savoirs ancestraux.~27:005. La joie comme moteur d'actionMalgré la gravité du sujet, Pablo défend une posture de joie active face à l'effondrement.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela ouvre à une écologie de la joie et non de la peur.~38:00Questions posées dans l'interviewPourquoi as-tu arrêté de te revendiquer collapsologue ?Quel a été ton chemin personnel depuis la sortie de Comment tout peut s'effondrer ?Comment faire le deuil d'un monde en train de disparaître ?Quelle place donner aux émotions dans la transition écologique ?Comment réconcilier science, spiritualité et écologie ?De quoi avons-nous le plus peur face à l'effondrement ?Quel est le rôle des récits dans cette transformation collective ?Quelle importance donnes-tu aux rituels et à la communauté ?Est-ce qu'on peut encore espérer dans un monde en crise ?Comment cultiver la joie dans l'incertitude ?Références citées dans l'épisodeLivresComment tout peut s'effondrer – Pablo Servigne et Raphaël Stevens (~01:00)Une autre fin du monde est possible – Pablo Servigne et Gauthier Chapelle (~08:00)Concepts / auteursVandana Shiva – évoquée pour sa vision de l'écologie spirituelle (~20:00)Joanna Macy – travail qui relie (~23:00)Charles Eisenstein – économie sacrée (~30:00)Timestamps clés[00:00] Introduction – Qui est Pablo Servigne ?Un retour sur son parcours, ses engagements, et la naissance de la collapsologie.[05:00] La fin de la collapsologie ?Pourquoi Pablo ne s'identifie plus à ce courant.[12:30] Le processus de deuil collectifComprendre les émotions profondes liées à la crise écologique.[19:00] L'importance du corps, des émotions et des rituelsUn passage par le sensible pour faire face à l'effondrement.[27:00] Critique de la rationalité pureLes limites du discours scientifique dans les transformations sociétales.[38:00] Vers une écologie de la joieComment la joie devient un levier d'action puissant. Suggestion d'autres épisodes à écouter : #240 Marcher séparément mais lutter ensemble? Avec Rejane Senac (https://audmns.com/JCJVxeL) L'individualisme nous tue-t-il a petit feu? partie 1 avec Hugo Paul (https://audmns.com/ntXDwdf) [MOMENT] Transformer la violence de la société actuelle par le soin avec Marie Robert (https://audmns.com/EUxsYiz)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pablo Servigne, aest uteur, penseur systémique et biologiste de formation. Il est l'un des premiers à avoir popularisé en France le concept de « collapsologie » avec ses livres devenus cultes, Comment tout peut s'effondrer ou encore Une autre fin du monde est possible. Mais aujourd'hui, Pablo prend ses distances avec cette étiquette. Dans Le réseau des tempêtes, son dernier livre, il trace un sillon nouveau, plus intime, plus incarné, où l'écologie ne peut plus faire l'économie du sensible, de l'émotion, de la relation et de la spiritualité.Cela faisait des années que je voulais inviter Pablo dans Vlan!. Nous avons attendu le bon moment. Et je crois que c'était maintenant. Parce que son message a profondément évolué, et qu'il entre en résonance totale avec mes propres réflexions sur la complexité, sur la joie, sur la nécessité de ralentir, et sur cette capacité à penser contre soi-même.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la violence – structurelle, politique, sociale, psychologique – et de comment elle s'insinue dans nos quotidiens. J'ai questionné Pablo sur sa conviction que la violence, à terme, ne résout rien et qu'elle ne fait que repousser les problèmes aux générations suivantes. Ce qu'il propose, c'est une bascule vers l'entraide, vers le lien, vers une autre manière d'habiter le monde – non pas dans l'utopie, mais dans une forme de lucidité joyeuse.Nous avons parlé de la course du temps, de la pression invisible qui nous pousse à toujours aller plus vite, alors même que notre besoin profond est de ralentir. De l'emprise des plateformes numériques sur notre attention. De la désocialisation croissante des jeunes générations. De l'anxiété rampante qui s'installe faute de communautés authentiques.Mais au-delà des constats, ce que propose Pablo, c'est une autre voie. Une voie du cœur et du corps. Une voie de l'enracinement. Une voie qui fait la paix avec nos émotions, nos ombres, nos vulnérabilités. Une voie qui croit encore à la puissance transformatrice du collectif, de la parole vraie, des récits réparateurs.Cet échange m'a profondément nourri. Il donne envie d'agir depuis un endroit plus juste, plus aligné. Citations marquantes« On ne peut pas traverser un effondrement sans passer par le cœur. »« La science ne suffit plus, il faut réintégrer le sensible et le sacré. »« Le vrai courage aujourd'hui, c'est de faire face à l'impermanence. »« Nous avons besoin de récits qui nous rassemblent dans l'incertitude. »« Accepter de ne pas savoir, c'est déjà commencer à guérir. »Idées centrales discutées1. De la collapsologie à l'écologie du lienPablo revient sur son parcours et sur la limite de la collapsologie comme prisme uniquement scientifique. Il évoque un besoin d'aller vers des dimensions plus sensibles et spirituelles.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela montre la nécessité d'un regard holistique sur les crises.~05:002. Le deuil comme passage obligéIl insiste sur l'importance de faire le deuil de l'ancien monde pour mieux accueillir le nouveau.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela permet de transformer la douleur en force de régénération.~12:303. Reconnexion au vivant et aux émotionsIl parle de la place des émotions, du corps, et du rituel dans la transition.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela redonne une place centrale à l'humain dans sa globalité.~19:004. Les limites du discours rationnel dans la crise écologiqueIl critique la foi aveugle dans la raison et la technique pour résoudre les problèmes écologiques.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela pousse à revaloriser l'intuition, l'art et les savoirs ancestraux.~27:005. La joie comme moteur d'actionMalgré la gravité du sujet, Pablo défend une posture de joie active face à l'effondrement.Pourquoi c'est important : Cela ouvre à une écologie de la joie et non de la peur.~38:00Questions posées dans l'interviewPourquoi as-tu arrêté de te revendiquer collapsologue ?Quel a été ton chemin personnel depuis la sortie de Comment tout peut s'effondrer ?Comment faire le deuil d'un monde en train de disparaître ?Quelle place donner aux émotions dans la transition écologique ?Comment réconcilier science, spiritualité et écologie ?De quoi avons-nous le plus peur face à l'effondrement ?Quel est le rôle des récits dans cette transformation collective ?Quelle importance donnes-tu aux rituels et à la communauté ?Est-ce qu'on peut encore espérer dans un monde en crise ?Comment cultiver la joie dans l'incertitude ?Références citées dans l'épisodeLivresComment tout peut s'effondrer – Pablo Servigne et Raphaël Stevens (~01:00)Une autre fin du monde est possible – Pablo Servigne et Gauthier Chapelle (~08:00)Concepts / auteursVandana Shiva – évoquée pour sa vision de l'écologie spirituelle (~20:00)Joanna Macy – travail qui relie (~23:00)Charles Eisenstein – économie sacrée (~30:00)Timestamps clés[00:00] Introduction – Qui est Pablo Servigne ?Un retour sur son parcours, ses engagements, et la naissance de la collapsologie.[05:00] La fin de la collapsologie ?Pourquoi Pablo ne s'identifie plus à ce courant.[12:30] Le processus de deuil collectifComprendre les émotions profondes liées à la crise écologique.[19:00] L'importance du corps, des émotions et des rituelsUn passage par le sensible pour faire face à l'effondrement.[27:00] Critique de la rationalité pureLes limites du discours scientifique dans les transformations sociétales.[38:00] Vers une écologie de la joieComment la joie devient un levier d'action puissant.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com Today, we have an experienced tech veteran, Bob Stevens from GitLab, offering insights on how he sees the federal government overcoming three main technology challenges in 2026. Challenge ONE:   Software improvement on scale. Stevens observed that everyone has seen AI's ability to review code. It has passed the basic phase, and now, in 2026, it cannot only review code but also identify security vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and even generate documentation. This means that older, expensive-to-maintain systems can be transitioned to more flexible, economical cloud models. Challenge TWO:   Going away from reacting. The word "continuous" has been the goal for cyber defenders for the past several years. Fortunately, AI is allowing that noble goal to be put into practice. When applied appropriately, newer technology can achieve lower breach rates and faster threat response times. Challenge THREE:   emergence of a "universal" developer. Traditionally, requirements would be gathered by an intermediary and then translated into instructions for software developers. Stevens shows how newer AI-based approaches can eliminate that intermediary step. In other words, a pilot can precisely describe what they want in an avionics system, and the developers can work from that description. That means solving domain-specific problems with traditional development skills. Ideally, subject matter experts directly translate their knowledge into functional software systems. Some call this the "universal" developer approach. Stevens emphasized the importance of AI, security, and flexibility for future developers. GitLab's DevSecOps platform integrates AI across the entire software development process.

In this episode, Angie and Stevens discuss the importance of self-denial and following Christ, emphasizing the need for community and accountability in the Christian walk. They explore the daily struggles of seeking Christ, the significance of living out the gospel, and the power of prayer. The conversation highlights the challenges Christians face in a world filled with distractions and the necessity of supporting one another in faith.Give Now: www.christalonenetwork.com/giveFeatured Ad: www.renewedmindsets.comQuestions/Suggestions: www.christalonenetwork.com/contactPrayer Request: www.christalonenetwork.com/prayerImmediate Contact: call/text 407-796-2881

Stevens Roundtable: 45 Years of Excellence - Stevens Transport 45 years of Stevens Transport history, from 18 trucks in 1980 to a nationwide operation powered by technology, people, and purpose. Through milestones, innovations, awards, and growth, one theme stands out: Stevens isn't just a family-run business, it's a business of families.See the Video Here: https://youtu.be/VXuk1PataDU?si=9IpDFc_hWwOfImQd Driving Safety Reminder From the desk of  Stevens Transport's Safety Supervisor, Terrance Burgess, we share a timely reminder on Right Lane Change Safety, breaking down five essential steps every professional driver should follow. Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight: William Morris Meet William Morris, a dedicated driver at Stevens Transport with an incredible 22 years on the road and 2 million miles under his belt. While this milestone is a major achievement, William isn't slowing down. He's already focused on reaching 3 million miles. His love for life on the road and the opportunity to experience a new place every day keeps him motivated mile after mile. Congratulations, William! See the video here: https://youtu.be/PwI1JzYE7CA?si=wLdfh1Q9isrT1jmm Tip of the Stevens Ten-Gallon Hat We proudly celebrate James Crawford for reaching the remarkable One Million Mile milestone with Stevens Transport. This achievement represents years of dedication, safety, and reliability on the road, and the countless communities James has served along the way. We also proudly recognize Devin and Lareshia Pickett for completing their very first lease with Stevens Transport, an exciting milestone achieved together as a husband-and-wife team. Since joining the Stevens family in 2023, their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence have made them a true example of what it means to build a business on the road. January 2026 - News Bulletin All the latest news currently happening at Stevens Transport Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick ‘Fitzy' Stevens to discuss the Patriots' Wild Card matchup against the Chargers, why Drake Maye should be the MVP, and what it's like going up against Justin Herbert. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is SM Stevens, author of the book Beautiful and Terrible Things. S.M. Stevens began writing fiction during back-to-back health crises: a shattered pelvis and ovarian cancer. She writes contemporary novels designed to make readers laugh, cry, and think. Her most recent novel, Beautiful and Terrible Things, has won seven awards including Indies Today's Best Literary Book of 2024, and an Honorable Mention in the Social Issues category of the 2024 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest. Her novella The Wallace House of Pain won the 2023 American Fiction Award for Best Novelette, and First Place in the Short Fiction category of the Chanticleer International Book Awards. A lifelong New Englander other than stints in England and Italy, she lives in Washington, N.H.   In my book review, I stated Beautiful and Terrible Things is a contemporary fiction by SM Stevens. We start by meeting Charley, a 29-year-old who believes she is cursed to lose everyone she loves. To combat this, she lives a very rigid and lonely life - until she meets Xander. He invites her to meet his band of diverse race, gender, and sexually oriented friends Terrance, Sunny, Jessica, and Buwan.   Charley is a social misfit, but from the beginning, I was cheering her on. Her rigid schedule and self-harm made me want to wrap my arms around her and help her see it was going to be okay - when I wasn't stamping my feet because she was being ridiculous! Of course, I felt the same way about each of the friends. At times, they seemed to have their heads on straight - at others? Not so much. And isn't that just like me, you, and everyone we know?   SM doesn't hold back. She brings in social components of our time including race and sexual orientation, but also mental health issues and green initiatives. With characters all along each of these spectrums, we are given the opportunity to see these topics from all sides - from those who live them to those who wonder if they really exist. We also get a glimpse into what we might do when we see something that isn't to our liking - and learn that there isn't just one way that is the right way.   This is a wonderful story about friends and what that can look like despite different life experiences. I really enjoyed this book.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author SM Stevens Website: https://authorsmstevens.com/ IG: @s.m.stevens FB: @ AuthorSMStevens TikTok:@author.smstevens   Purchase Beautiful and Terrible Things on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4oDp2UW Ebook: https://amzn.to/4ovRRSW   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #smstevens #beautifulandterriblethings #contemporaryfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Stevens new course: Finding Peace in Everyday Life (you choose how much to pay)Support Stevens work and links to other podcasts: stevenwebb.ukDonate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Buy Steven a coffeeStop the World, I Want to Get OffThis new 15-minute guided meditation is designed for anyone feeling completely overwhelmed or anxious because life is moving a little too fast. We often feel like we need a superpower to just press pause and catch our breath, and this practice offers you exactly that necessary timeout. It helps you slow the world down and creates a vital gap between everything arising around you and your reaction to it. By finding this space, you can step out of the rush and find the calm you need to wisely respond to life rather than just reacting to the noise.

Mary Stevens is a Karate instructor, women's and children's self-defense instructor, and much more. We talked about her experience in India, self-defense for teenagers, and much more. Part two of our conversation is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147180125  The show notes and links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/165 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

In this episode of The Mad Love Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Brittany A. Stevens, Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, and a dedicated employee-side attorney who represents people facing workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Phillips & Associates, PLLC Together, they break down what really happens behind the scenes in high-pressure workplace cases, how power dynamics show up at work, and what people can do when they feel stuck, scared, or unsure of their next step. You'll hear: How to spot discrimination, harassment, and retaliation early (before it escalates) Why power dynamics can make people doubt their own experience What "documentation" actually means in real life (and what to avoid) When it makes sense to get legal guidance, even if you're not ready to file anything How to protect your peace while still protecting your rights Reminder: This conversation is for education and empowerment, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Institutional transformation in higher education is often described in broad terms. At Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. Nariman Farvardin describes transformation in operational terms: disciplined strategic planning, academic realignment, and year-after-year execution systems that produced what Dr. Drumm McNaughton calls the Stevens Miracle. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens Institute of Technology, about how Stevens achieved sustained success since he became president in 2011. Under Dr. Farvardin's leadership, undergraduate applications increased 294%, enrollment grew approximately 75%, research funding increased 199%, and the university invested more than $500 million in campus improvements. Stevens also reports first-year retention approaching 96%, graduation rates near 90%, and approximately 97% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months. Dr. Farvardin explains the institutional "secret sauce" behind those results: an inclusive strategic planning process that builds ownership across faculty, staff, students, administrators, and trustees, paired with execution discipline that keeps the plan active through regular progress reporting, annual written results, and objectives letters that tie leadership goals directly to strategic priorities. He also walks through Stevens' academic realignment, including the SUCCESS curriculum, which ensures every student graduates with foundational exposure to five areas: artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, sustainability, and data science. The discussion also covers student support structures that reinforce student experience and outcomes, including the first-year experience model delivered in 45–47 sections annually, with faculty serving as coaches for small groups of students. Topics Covered How Stevens used inclusive strategic planning to build campus-wide ownership and momentum Why execution systems matter more than a polished strategic plan document How Stevens keeps the strategic plan active through regular updates, annual reports, and objectives letters What the SUCCESS curriculum is and why it represents academic realignment, not a one-off initiative The five technology areas every Stevens graduate is exposed to through SUCCESS How the first-year experience course operates at scale and why it supports retention How Stevens operationalized student-centered service so student issues are owned, not deflected Why transparency and shared responsibility improved faculty engagement with change How Stevens uses honesty about what did not work to keep planning credible What presidents and boards should focus on if they want transformation that holds over time Real-World Examples Discussed: A leadership execution model that breaks strategy into smaller goals, distributes them across divisions, and updates them annually through objectives letters A first-year experience structure delivered in 45–47 small sections (20–25 students each) with faculty serving as ongoing coaches A student support expectation that staff "own" the student's problem until it is solved, instead of sending students office-to-office Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards  A well-designed strategic plan paired with disciplined execution is essential, even when it requires difficult and unpopular decisions A strong, functional relationship between the president and the board is critical to sustaining momentum and leadership effectiveness Trust-based working relationships between leadership, faculty, and staff are required for long-term success and leadership sustainability Read the transcript or extended show summary: https://changinghighered.com/stevens-tech-strategic-planning-transformation/ #HigherEducation #StrategicPlanning #UniversityLeadership #BoardGovernance #StudentSuccess

A Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") compliant, pharmaceutical drug manufacturer licensed by Health Canada for the handling of controlled substances and GMP production. From two 10,000-square-foot facilities in British Columbia and operating under a Drug Establishment License from Health Canada, Optimi supplies active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms to regulated channels, with products currently in market for prescription use in Australia via the Authorized Prescriber Scheme and accessible in Canada through the Special Access Program.

Stevens Roundtable: 45 Years of Excellence - Stevens Transport Celebrate 45 years of excellence in refrigerated transportation with Stevens Transport, a proud family-owned leader in the trucking industry. This video details the journey of Stevens Transport from a small operation with just a few trucks in 1980 to becoming one of the largest refrigerated carriers in North America. See the Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMefRiGnGNA How The Truckers Saved Christmas - Bill Weaver Music A self penned Christmas song about D.O.T. shutting Santa down and the Truckers saving Christmas. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7F0LgQicHw Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight: Raymond Hatchette Jr. Meet Stevens Transport independent contractor and trainer Raymond Hatchette, Jr.! Raymond shares the journey he's taken from military service to transitioning to a civilian career, highlighting the importance of being patient and working hard, while feeling grateful for the opportunity to teach the next generation of truck drivers. See the video here: https://youtu.be/upnzC79uMfI?si=X0JFwihFK-mKRUdZ Miles and Mentors - Raymond Hatchette Jr. As a special holiday treat, we're proud to share a song written and performed by one of our own, Raymond Hatchette, Jr, a Stevens contracted driver who has completed three successful leases, serves as a driver trainer, and is also a talented songwriter and singer. "Miles and Mentors" is more than a song, it's a heartfelt tribute to the lessons learned on the road and the people who shape us along the way. Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

THE MARRIAGE OF PETER STRONG AND MARY STEVENS Colleague Barbara Weisberg. Weisbergintroduces the marriage of Peter Strong and Mary Stevens, scions of wealthy New York families. Despite a storybook beginning, they move to Peter's mother's estate in Queens to secure his inheritance. This arrangement isolates Mary, who must live among her in-laws rather than in her own home. NUMBER 5

Join Jim and Greg for the Monday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down growing tensions on the right following a heated Turning Point USA event, Rep. Elise Stefanik's abrupt exit from the New York governor's race, and a Michigan U.S. Senate candidate fantasizing about assaulting U.S. Supreme Court justices.First, they react to Ben Shapiro's speech on how politics and journalism should be conducted, including his sharp criticism of Tucker Carlson for platforming figures like Nick Fuentes without challenging their views. Carlson then returned verbal fire and accused his critics of trying to divide people. Jim says the right is not well-served by tolerating conspiracy theories and playing footsie with anti-Semitism.Next, they dig into why New York Rep. Elise Stefanik decided to pull the plug on her campaign for governor. They also examine how the year started with President Trump choosing Stefanik to be his ambassador to the United Nations and ended with Trump refusing to endorse her run for governor.Finally, they get a glimpse of another unhinged Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, as State Senator Mallory McMorrow says she heard Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh attended a tailgate at her alma mater of Notre Dame University. McMorrow suggests she would have thrown beer in their faces. But the rest of the Democrats running are also really bad.Please visit our great sponsors:Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code 3ML at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!Listeners can start a new tradition this December with 10% off at BetterHelp—visit https://BetterHelp.com/3ML to get started.New episodes every weekday. 

Nick 'Fitzy' Stevens and Andy Hart have you right as zeroes hit the clock at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore as the Patriots came back to beat the Baltimore Ravens and clinch a playoff berth

Yes, they're connected by name. Yes, they're connected by being born within 9 months of each other. Yes, they're connected by their crazy talent to bring the best out of the sci-fi, horror, fantasy genres. But filmmaker Steven Spielberg and best-selling writer Stephen King are most connected by being in the rarefied extremely small subset of creative artists who have both climbed to the top peak of commercial AND artistic success. Spielberg movies like Duel, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and King works like Carrie, The Shining, It, The Stand, Wizard and Glass have had blockbuster success while also being genuine explorations and expressions of their creators' obsessions. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill devotes the last podcast of 2025 to a deep dive into what traits and characteristics unite the two artists and what we might learn from them. (We'll be back with our next new pod, SMC Podcast #205-The Movies of 2025 on Friday, January 9, 2026). Happy holidays and happy new year.

Chris Forsberg is back with a new Celtics Talk Podcast! Chris is reacting to President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens' impromptu media availability at Celtics' practice.  1:00: Chris Forsberg reacts to Brad Stevens expressing confidence in current Celtics roster heading towards NBA trade deadline2:28: Brad Stevens reveals they didn't apply for DPE after Jayson Tatum's injury8:40: Celtics approach to trade deadline: Will they target a big man to help Neemias Queta?14:00: Jordan Walsh's impact on defense  18:20: Brad Stevens full media availability  20:20: Jayson Tatum will not be back until he is "110% healthy."29:00: Stevens talks Neemias Queta's growth this season and how he's handled his new rolePresented by 25 Auto Group  WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coco, Wiggy and Greg give their leads for the morning. Wiggy has a couple of ideas for were Tom Brady could land if he wants to come back, and Greg is buying into the NFL Ref conspiracy.

An off the hinges Greg Hill Show Hour 1 - Refs rig the Pats/Bills game? Was the moon landing real? Hour 2 - Stevens confirm Tatum return? Hour 3 - The News With Coco and Judd Sirott. Hour 4 - Regifting and Hill Notes.

Stevens Roundtable: Safety Results That Matter Trucker Tim sits down with Ken Resta, Senior Director of Safety, who joined Stevens Transport in July 2023 and has already helped drive major safety improvements. Ken credits the teamwork between safety, operations, and drivers for measurable gains in speeding, intersection compliance, and on-road behaviors. A powerful update on progress, accountability, and keeping Stevens at the top of the safety game. Stevens Driver- Andres Sanchez III – 18 Years Strong Andres Sanchez III, a Stevens Transport driver with an incredible 18-year career, all with Stevens reflects on watching the fleet evolve from the early blue trucks of the 2000s to today's modern, technology-packed equipment, and how those advancements help improve safety for drivers and the motoring public. From warehouse work to life behind the wheel, Andres' story is a powerful example of how trucking with Stevens can provide stability, pride, and the ability to support a family for the long haul. Safety Tip: Winterizing Your Truck & Yourself In this Safety Tip of the Week, Safety Supervisor Terrence Burgess shares essential reminders for preparing both your truck and yourself for winter driving conditions. Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight:  Tommy Faucette Meet Tommy Faucette, an Owner Operator of five years from Henderson, NC. His father sparked his passion for trucking, and Stevens Transport's exceptional equipment showed him he was in the right place. Now a proud truck owner, the reality still hasn't fully sunk in. Learn more about Tommy and the road that led him here. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYYvStUEEwg Tip of the Big Ten Gallon Stevens Cap We tip the big ten-gallon Stevens cap to Driver, Mark Scriven on being named a top-three finalist in the Transition Trucking campaign and earning the $10,000 award is a tremendous accomplishment, Mark served our country with honor and continues to serve this industry with the same dedication, professionalism, and commitment to safety. We are proud to have you behind the wheel of a Stevens truck Mark. Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/ Follow Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport    

Michigan Weather and Women: Part 1 Love, bastards, and what we leave behind. Based on a post by CleverGenericName, in 4 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Connected. The Plumber, The Painter, and the Wind off the Lake Prologue I have never been much for following instructions or doing what I'm told. In eighth grade, we were assigned to make a volcano in science class. I figured that if the eruption looked good with a couple of tablespoons of baking soda, then it would look even better with the whole container! And what better place for a natural disaster than the teacher's desk at the front of the class. I was right; the whole container of baking soda produced an impressive explosion. What I didn't count on, however, was it producing a week-long suspension from school and a beating from my mother. In high school, we had to take an art class to graduate. Our teacher loved still life drawing and would ramble endlessly about how it revealed the beauty that is in the everyday objects that surround us. I guess he wanted us to reveal the beauty in the bowl of fruit that he had put in the middle of the classroom, but the most beautiful things that I could see were Brittany Johnson's D-cups which filled out her sweater gloriously. At the end of the class, there were 29 drawings of a bowl of fruit and one drawing of a beautiful girl's smile (amongst other details). Although I was suspended for two days, I got a date with Brittany who loved my drawing, so I feel like I came out ahead on that one. In my last year of school, the final mathematics exam asked the following question: Determine the points of intersection between the following parabolas and lines. Illustrate fully. While the other students slaved away to solve the listed problems in the allotted time, I fully illustrated a drawing of our math teacher, Mr. Aaronson, dancing a slow waltz in a field of sunflowers with Mrs. Stevens, the geography teacher. It was the worst-kept secret in the school that our two shyest teachers had massive crushes on each other, and after four years of watching them pine away, I thought they could use a little push. I failed the test, but Mr. Aaronson showed my drawing to Mrs. Stevens during a particularly dull staff meeting, and when it made her blush and smile, he finally got up the courage to ask her out. They are now married and have a little girl who is as cute as a button. At the end of the year, Mr. Aaronson asked me if I planned to pursue math in the future, and when I assured him that I did not, he gave me a passing grade. So, what was my problem, you might ask? Was I just one of those kids who didn't give a shit and was destined for mediocrity or failure in life? Like many things, the answer is more complicated than it might first appear, but I am getting ahead of myself. Our story starts on an unusually cold and blustery afternoon in late October, on the north-eastern shore of Lake Michigan about a half hour's drive north of Petoskey, just outside a village called Good Hart. Chapter 1. It had been a busy day. The perfect storm of an early season snap freeze, strong winds, and lake-effect snow meant that there was a couple of inches of snow on the still soggy ground, along with a number of leaky or burst pipes, malfunctioning valves, and boiler issues as people cranked their heating systems up to full for the first time that year. As a plumber, though, I didn't mind. It just meant more work for me, which was always a good thing. At only 25 years of age, and despite being a master plumber, I was generally the last choice for folks to call, even in an emergency. Anyone with money chose one of the larger and more established plumbing contractors, leaving me with the jobs that they didn't feel were worth their time or effort. That's how I found myself pulling into the laneway of an older house, just off Lamkin Road down by the lake, late that Friday afternoon. It was my last job of the day, but I would be working over the weekend to catch up on my backlog, so I wanted to get it done. The house looked like it hadn't been updated since it was built, likely in the late fifties or early sixties, other than a couple of coats of paint and a new roof when the original finally gave up the ghost. The front gardens were neatly tended, however, and the property itself was stunning, with panoramic views in three directions out over the lake. The sun was just beginning to dip toward the western horizon as I drove up, so the trees cast long shadows across the laneway. The house was owned by Mrs. Wilma C. Anderson, who had called me earlier in the day to say that some of her radiators weren't working and that her boiler was making one hell of a racket when she turned it on. I told her to shut the system down and that I would look at it by the end of the day. She sounded quite elderly, and I didn't like the idea of her going without heat for a night during a cold snap. I rang the doorbell and waited until a tiny wisp of a woman answered. She couldn't have been more than five feet tall and looked older than the hills, but her face was full of life, and her eyes had a twinkle that spoke of humor and mischief. "Hi, Mrs. Anderson, I'm Davis Crawford. You called earlier about some issues with your boiler and heating system. How can I help?" Mrs. Anderson gave me an appraising look. "I wasn't expecting you to be such a handsome young man. If I were fifty years younger, I would tell you exactly how you could help me, and then I'd teach you a trick or two I learned over the years. But I am too old for that kind of foolishness these days, so I will just have to make use of your plumbing expertise instead. And please, call me Wilma." I couldn't help but laugh and blush at Wilma's surprisingly raunchy sense of humor. I liked her immediately. "Let's try that again. What seems to be the problem?" "Well, the biggest problem is that I am 91 years old and dying of cancer. The doctors give me less than a year to live. But aside from that, I really can't complain. I have had a good run of it." I cocked my head to one side and gave her a bemused look. "Oh, you were wondering what the problem is with my heating system. Well, I turned it on this morning when I got up, and the boiler sounded like there was someone trapped inside of it trying to hammer their way out. There was a worrisome hissing from some of the radiators, as well, and they weren't heating up worth a damn. "My husband, Phillip, used to take care of those things for us, but he has been gone for almost five years now, so I hate to think what you will find when you look around." "I'm sure I can help you, Mrs. Anderson,;" "Wilma, please." "Sorry, Wilma. Why don't you show me to the basement, and I will try to figure out what's wrong. Then I can get started on fixing it." On the way to the basement stairs, Wilma led me through her crowded but orderly living room. I couldn't help but notice the paintings on just about every surface of its walls. "You have a real eye for art, Wilma. Those paintings are beautiful." Wilma smiled wistfully at me and got a faraway look in her eyes as she replied. "Phillip and I were artists. I guess I still am, but I haven't felt much like painting since he passed on. Phillip painted portraits. He made a surprisingly good living at it; you would be amazed at what rich people will pay to see their lives immortalized in oil on canvas. I never had the knack. Phillip could make even the most corpulent and corrupt industrialist appear regal and wise. I could only ever capture what I actually saw in them, and I quickly discovered that they did not enjoy, or pay for, that kind of introspection. "So, I painted landscapes, and there is always a market for those. But I kept some of my favorite pieces, over the years, as you can see." As Wilma spoke, I took a closer look at the paintings. One, in particular, was striking; a portrait of a beautiful young woman, in her late teens or early twenties, with a stethoscope around her neck and her blonde hair pulled back into a tight ponytail. She was wearing a loose hoodie and was curled up in an Adirondack chair, reading a book. It was not what you would expect from a formal portrait, but it seemed to capture her essence in a way that no photograph could match. I must have stopped moving as I was drawn into the image, so Wilma gave me a minute before she continued. "That's the last painting that Phillip worked on before he passed. He didn't get the chance to finish it, but I still think it's his finest work." I couldn't help but agree. "Who's the model? She's beautiful." "That's my granddaughter, Erin. You can't tell from the portrait, but she's a real firecracker. As a grandparent, you're not supposed to play favorites, but she was very special to Phillip, and it hit her hard when he passed. There is more love in that one painting than in all the other portraits that he painted over his lifetime. Except for his first, of course, of me." "Where are Phillips' other works? Surely, they weren't all commissions that are now locked away in some dusty millionaire's palace." Wilma's expression turned bleak as she contemplated her response. "All of his other paintings were sold after he died. The kids said they would fetch a better price while there was an upswing of interest in his work after his death, so they insisted that they all go to auction as quickly as possible. They were probably right, I guess, although I loved his art more than I needed the money. But how do you argue with your kids when they have just lost their father?" "Do any of your children live nearby?" "They all moved far away. Phillip and I chose a wonderful spot to live and make our art, but a challenging place to raise a family. It's not so bad now, what with the internet, highways, and the like, but when we first moved here sixty-some years ago, it was very isolated. We were young and selfish, and our selfishness cost us dearly. "We thought that our children would grow to love this area over time, like we did. But they never did, and they left as soon as they could get away. My daughter, Samantha, is a retired lawyer and she and her third husband split their time between their loft in Manhattan and their beach house in the Bahamas. My son, Robert, is an oil executive down in Texas. Neither of them has been here in more than a decade, except for Phillip's funeral. "My baby, Max, passed away more than twenty years ago now of cancer. Erin is his granddaughter. She is a pediatrician, and she splits her time between the hospital in Petoskey and the children's hospital down in Grand Rapids. She comes to see me when she can, but she is very busy. My other relatives all live busy lives far away from here. We chose to live here, though, so I can't be too upset that the rest of the family chose to live far away. "But enough about me. What about you, Mr. Crawford? Do you have any children?" "It's just me and my siblings, I'm afraid, and it's been that way for quite some time. My oldest sister, Alison, is 20, and she goes to college at North Central Michigan, in Petoskey. She is planning to become a nurse practitioner. The rest of the gang still lives at home with me. Sharon is 17 now, so she kind of runs the show while I am working; Mary is 15 but going on 30, if you know what I mean; and Lane is the baby of the family at 12." "Where are your parents?" "I don't honestly know. We each have a different father, or at least we think we do. Sharon, Lane, and I have no idea who our fathers are, so there's a chance that we might be full siblings, but I doubt it. My mother never kept the same man around for long. Alison's father has been in and out of jail since before she was born and is currently serving a stint in federal prison. But Mary has it the worst of all of us. "My mother met Mary's dad on a weekend bender in Vegas, and he is a pretty big deal. Rich, famous, the kind of guy you see on TV and the cover of magazines. A real family man, except when it comes to Mary, whom he refuses to even acknowledge. He bought my mom's silence with a lump sum payment and a non-disclosure agreement. That money was supposed to be put in a trust for Mary, but my mom snorted and injected it all in less than a year. Mary has written to her father dozens of times and reached out to him on social media countless more, but he wants nothing to do with his bastard daughter. "As for my mom, she went away for the weekend almost seven years ago now and left me in charge. And I am still in charge, I guess. So, no time for dating or romance for me, and I think that I will be just about done with raising kids by the time that Lane goes off to college." Wilma gave me a look filled with more empathy than I had felt in a long time, maybe ever. "Anyway, I should take a look at your boiler and see what I can do about getting you some heat." I would have called the boiler in Wilma's basement old, but that wouldn't have done it justice. Frankly, it wouldn't have seemed out of place in a museum of heating and plumbing, and it was hanging on to life by the barest of threads. With only a year to live, however, I wasn't going to recommend to Wilma that she replace the whole system with something more modern and efficient. "I think I can fix your boiler so that it will hold on for another year or two, and I can patch a couple of leaks in the lines to the main radiators as well. One line to a radiator at the back of the house is completely shot, so I will shut that one off and be back to replace it later this week." "What's all that going to cost?" "It's free of charge, Ma'am. You've got enough to look after with your health and all, without having to worry about your heating system. I never had a grandma to spoil, at least not one that I know of, so it would be my pleasure to do this for you." "Please, it's Wilma. And it's a grandmother's prerogative to spoil her grandchildren, and not the other way around. But your kindness is mighty appreciated, Davis." It took me a couple of hours to shore up the boiler and repair the lines that were still in reasonable condition before I was finished for the day. As I got ready to leave, I found Wilma sitting alone in the living room reading an old paperback. "I'll call you later this week, once the replacement line for your radiator comes in." Wilma got a mischievous smile on her face. "Why, Davis, are you getting fresh with me?" "If I were older and more experienced, I would in an instant. But I hardly think I can compete with the memory of your Phillip." "Too true, too true. Alright young man, well thank you for taking the time to look after a foolish old woman on a cold October night." "I hardly think you're foolish, Wilma, but it's been my pleasure." I didn't get home from Wilma's until well after nine that night, and by the time I pulled into our gravel driveway, I was beat. The dilapidated old yard light mounted on the roof of the garage shone weakly down on the sloppy mix of gravel and mud that was our yard, and I could hear the excited barks of Munchkin, our rescue puppy. He was a mix of German Shepherd and Cane Corso, with some variety of northern dog thrown in, and he was mighty pleased to see me. I'm glad that someone was. I came into our small three-bedroom rental to find Sharon and Lane sitting at the dining room table working on his math homework. I wish that they reacted like Munchkin when they saw me, but Lane just grunted a hello, while Sharon looked up at me with a mixture of sadness and worry. "Mary is out with the McDougal brothers again. They showed up here a half hour ago, I told her not to go with them, but she wouldn't listen." "The McDougal brothers are assholes," was Lane's addition to the conversation, without even looking up from the table. He wasn't wrong. The oldest McDougall brother, Calum, was a couple of years ahead of me at school and was a bully and a braggart. Two of his three brothers had followed in his esteemed footsteps, while the jury was still out on the youngest, James. "I'm going to go get her. Next time that those boys turn up in our yard, let Munchkin lose on them." "Alright, dinner will be in the oven when you get back. Given 'em hell, Bro." The McDougal brothers lived just outside Pellston in the closest thing to a mansion that you could find in our neck of the woods. Their family owned the largest construction and maintenance company in the area and had most of the Public Works contracts sown up, along with a not inconsiderable portion of the private construction in our region as well. Their parents spent most of their time in Sarasota, Florida, though, and the brothers had free rein while they were gone. As I drove up their long, paved driveway, automatic floodlights came on, illuminating the ostentatious columns that flanked the entrance to their house. I parked in front of the nearest bay of their four-car attached garage while noting that there was another three-car garage further off to the right. I idly wondered who got to park in which garage. Rich people problems, I guess. I walked to the front door and let myself in. From the foyer, I could hear the loud thump of music coming from the back of the house, so I headed that way. As I passed through the kitchen, I nearly bumped into James, who was holding a couple of empty serving bowls. He stopped dead when he saw me, looking nervous, clearly not expecting anyone else to be in their house. Certainly not me, anyway. "Hey James, I am here to get my sister. Where is she?" He hesitated a moment before pointing toward the back of the house. "She's in the game room playing pool with the guys. We didn't force her to come here or anything, if that's what you're worried about." "Maybe that's true, James. But you know she is still a minor, and I am her guardian, so I'm going to fetch her and bring her home." James didn't like the sound of that, but I turned my back on him and followed the music to a large, sunken room at the back of the house, which had an expensive-looking pool table in the middle. The remaining McDougal brothers were either playing pool or smoking up on one of the couches that were scattered around the outside of the room. Calum was presiding over the festivities, while the Pistons game was playing on a wall-mounted TV that was bigger than some movie screens. Despite his family's blue-collar roots, Calum looked like an overgrown frat boy, with his preppy clothes and fifty-dollar haircut. Mary was sitting in the middle of one of the couches, with a McDougal brother on one side and one of their hangers-on on the other. She looked somewhere between uncomfortable and scared, but she gave me a defiant scowl. The music stopped, and everyone looked to Calum and then back at me. There was a nervous tension in the air. "Hi Calum, I'm here for my sister." Calum was now in a bit of a spot; he couldn't just let me come into his home and give him orders without losing face with his brothers and their cronies. But he also knew, or at least suspected, that my sister was underage. And then there was always the Pipe Wrench Incident. That always made people nervous to be around me. "That's not my problem. She told my brother that she wanted to party, so she's here to party. No one forced her to come, and she seems to be having a good time." I wondered if all of Calum's dates looked as scared and uncomfortable as Mary did at that moment when they were having a 'good time'. "Well, since she is still a minor and I'm her guardian, it's a bit of a problem. Or it could be. But I don't want to put a damper on your evening, so I'll just bring Mary home with me and we'll call it a night." Calum looked toward James who had just come back into the room with bowls now filled with potato chips. "Is that true, Limp dick? Did you bring an underage girl home to party with us?" James began to sputter before Calum shook his head in disgust. He pointed over at Mary. "Get the fuck out of here, and don't come back until you're sixteen," he said before turning back to me. "And you. Just get the fuck out of our house." It was a silent drive home. Mary refused to even look at me, staring out the window instead. When we pulled into our yard, Munchkin came running up to greet us, and Mary finally spoke. "You didn't need to embarrass me like that. I'm old enough to make my own choices, you know." "The law says you're still a minor. And you'll always be my sister. Those guys are no good, Mary. You know that." "James is different. He isn't like the rest of them." "Maybe that's true, or maybe not. But you don't hang out in a nest of rattlesnakes, just because there is a garter snake in there with them that you think is cute." After a pause and some continued barking from Munchkin, Mary finally looked over at me. "You're not my dad, you know. You can't tell me what to do." And there it was. It always came down to the same thing with Mary; her father's rejection of her. Over the years, it had undermined her self-esteem and destroyed her self-worth to the point where I wondered if they would ever recover. Unfortunately, I was just smart enough to see the problem, but I had no idea how to fix it. A brother's love can only go so far, I guess. "I know, Mary. I know. But I love you, and I am so proud of you, and I just wish that was enough." We sat in silence for another minute before she replied. "I wish it was too." Chapter 2. It took a couple of days for Mrs. Anderson's new radiator line to arrive, and I gave her a call when I went to pick it up. "Hi, Mrs. And; Wilma. I was just picking up the replacement line for your radiator, and I was wondering if you needed anything else from town, while I'm here. I was going to come by and install the line later this afternoon if that works for you." "That's very kind of you, Davis. Would you mind picking up a few groceries for me? I can send the store a list, so they will be ready for you when you get there." A couple of my calls that day took longer than expected, so it was late in the afternoon again by the time I made it to Wilma's place. The early season snow had mostly melted away, and her yard was now a combination of gravel and thick soupy mud that could swallow a tire as easily as it could swallow a boot. "Thank you for picking the groceries up for me, you're too kind." "It was no trouble at all, especially since I was coming out this way anyway. If you don't mind me asking, how do you usually get them?" "I used to have a young man up the way who would help me with groceries and yard work, and other small things, but now I am pretty much on my own." "What happened to him? Did he move away?" "No, he still lives in the same place that he always has, but I am pretty sure that my family paid him more not to help me than I was paying for his assistance." "What? That seems like a crappy thing for them to do to you." Wilma gave a resigned sigh and then offered me a coffee while she told me her story. "I think I told you the last time you were here, that most of my family has moved on from this place, except my granddaughter Erin. The rest of them already have an agreement in place with a developer, the McDougals, to turn this property into a high-end resort for the Fudgies, so they have someplace to spend their money after visiting Mackinac Island." "Fudgies," was what the locals called the tourists from down south who descended on the upper peninsula in the summer. "If you don't mind me asking, just how much land do you own?" "Well, Phillip and I didn't have much to spend our money on over the years, so we bought up many of the nearby properties when they went up for sale. We ended up with at least a quarter mile of land that fronts onto the lake, without even really trying." I let out a low whistle. "That must be worth a small fortune. I can understand your family's interest." "At first, they didn't care if I stayed in the house after Phillip died. They figured that I would follow soon enough. After a few years, however, they started to get impatient, and it's fair to say that they are now actively encouraging me to leave, by foot, by car, or in a box. They have generously offered to put me out to pasture in a warehouse for the old and infirm, though, to await my impending doom. "With my cancer, their wish is finally going to come true. By this time next year, I will be sipping coffee with Phillip in whatever afterlife we atheists get to enjoy. Actually, who am I kidding? If there is an afterlife for Phillip and me, the first thing I'm going to do when I get there is get on my knees, undo his belt buckle, and then show him just how much I've missed him these past five years. Wilma looked a bit startled as if she had just remembered that I was still there. "I'm sorry, Davis. You probably didn't need to hear that last part. I just miss him so much. I still see him in the trees and along the shore, and I sometimes hear his voice in the wind off the lake." "It's all good, Wilma. I just hope that my brother and sisters get to experience the kind of love that you and Phillip had someday." "What about you, Davis? Don't you deserve to experience that kind of love as well?" "Maybe I deserve it, Wilma, but I don't think I am going to find it. It's been tough; real tough, looking after my family all these years. I have done things that I am not proud of, but that needed to be done. I don't regret them; I would do anything to protect the people I love. But I doubt that anyone would be able to love me, once they found out what I've done." "I think you are selling yourself short, Davis. We are all artists, and we are all worthy of love." With that, Wilma offered to top up my coffee before I started replacing the broken line. As the evening's shadows deepened, I saw her watching me with compassion and concern in her eyes. Once I was finished, I felt her hand on my shoulder, and she gave it an empathetic squeeze. "A penny for your thoughts?" I stopped what I was doing and turned to look at her. "It's my sister, Mary. I am losing her. She is so hurt and angry that she is beginning to make bad choices, and I don't know how to help her. I've tried to be her brother, parent, and friend, but I'm failing at all three." Wilma offered no judgment, good or bad. She just listened, and when I finished, she spoke. "Bring her over this Sunday around noon. Tell her to wear some old clothes that she doesn't mind getting dirty. You can come too if you would like and bring your little brother to do some fishing, but Mary will be spending her time with me." It wasn't easy convincing Mary to come to Wilma's. If you have spent time dealing with teenage girls, you know that they can be as stubborn as late-season ice on the lake. In the end, I resorted to threats and bribery to get her onboard, but she assured me that she would hate every minute she was there. Lane came with us as well, with the promise that we could spend the afternoon fishing off the end of Wilma's dock. By the time we arrived, Mary was sullenly glued to the passenger seat and wouldn't look up from her phone. Wilma waited a few minutes for Mary, but she stubbornly refused to leave the truck. Eventually, Wilma pulled on her rubber boots and walked over to the truck. She looked up at Mary and started speaking. "There are three things that I know are true. "The first, I've already shared with your brother. We are all artists because we are all worthy of love. But many of us lose our way. We are hurt and abandoned, and we are buried in shame. I was like that for many years. But my husband, Phillip, found me and taught me what it is to be loved. Not just the physical act; although he taught me about that as well; but the certainty that I was seen, known, and cherished. He showed me that I am an artist. You are an artist too. "Second, I am old, I have cancer, and I will die. Not today, and hopefully not tomorrow, but soon. And that is okay; we all die. I have lived a good life. And when I do, I hope that Phillip will be waiting for me with a glass of chilled white wine and his beautiful smile. My art may linger for a while once I am gone but, eventually, it too will be lost. "Third, the world is full of bastards. Your brother tells me that you and he are both bastards. I will tell you a secret that I have shared with very few people; I am a bastard too. "My mother was beautiful but poor. Her parents lost everything during the Great Depression, and she worked as a housemaid for a rich and powerful man to support her family. When she fell pregnant, he put her out on the street and refused to recognize her child, his daughter; me. Because of his rejection, I spent too many years steeped in shame and self-loathing. But eventually, I learned a hard truth; my father was a bastard by choice, while I was a bastard by birth. And those of us who are bastards by birth must never let the bastards by choice win. "Come inside when you're ready. I'm too old and it's too cold for me to stand here waiting for you." With that, Wilma turned and slowly made her way back to the house. Surprisingly, after a minute, Mary followed. When they reached the door, Wilma turned to look back at me. "It's time for you boys to go fishing. There is a warm breeze off the lake that will bring you good luck." Lane and I made our way down the hill to the dock in silence, our fishing rods, ice chest, and tackle box in hand. Unlike a seasonal dock that would be taken out of the lake each fall, Wilma's dock could be used year-round and was built with heavy timbers and steel bracing, so it could withstand the crushing force of the winter's ice. When we reached the dock, we felt the warm wind that Wilma had promised, and we chose our lures and began to cast. After a half hour of fishing, Lane broke the silence. "Do you think it's my fault?" "Do I think what's your fault, Bud?" "That mom left us. That she never came back. Do you think it's my fault?" I sighed as I thought about my answer. "No. It's not your fault. It's no one's fault, really, maybe not even hers. It's funny though, she brought some amazing people into this world. I wish she could have seen how incredible you and your sisters have turned out. But she made her choice, and that's on her, not you." Lane thought about my answer before he continued. "But you would be better off without me. Sharon would have more time to study for the scholarship she will need to get away from here. I try to be nice to Mary, to make her feel better, but I just seem to make things worse for her as well. And I see how hard you work to keep our family together. I feel like you would all be better off without me. If I weren't here, maybe Mom would come back home." I took a deep breath and tried to push down the anger that threatened to overwhelm me; anger at my mother for abandoning us, anger at myself for never being enough, and anger at a world that would leave my brother feeling like it would be better off if he didn't exist. I felt the wind off the lake as it blew across my face, drying my unshed tears before they were formed. As I was wondering how to unbreak my brother's heart, a particularly strong gust of wind blew through and Lane's fishing rod bent into a deep arc, the tip dancing wildly as a fish fought against the line. "Dad! Help;" The drag clicked furiously as the fish pulled line, as Lane fought to keep his rod tip up. I quickly set my rod aside and braced him, my hands held loosely beside his as he fought to reel in his catch. We worked together for what seemed like an eternity before he finally fought his fish to the side of the dock. I grabbed the net and saw that he had hooked a steelhead trout that was easily two feet long and must have weighed at least eight pounds if not more. It was a wonder the drag held steady, and his line didn't break during the fight. As I scooped up his catch, the steelhead's silver sides shimmered like polished chrome in the fading light, and it was so big that it took up over half the ice chest I had brought along to store our catch. Lane was flushed with excitement at landing such an impressive fish, and I was so proud of him that my heart almost ached. "Nice work, Son." He just looked up at me for a moment before throwing his arms around me in a hug. In the time since our mother left, he had never called me by anything other than my name. I never tried to be his dad; I didn't think I was qualified, but I guess that all of us need someone in our lives who will love us without conditions or end. "Never think that you're a burden on me or the family. Maybe you need a bit more from us right now than you can give back, but that's alright. Because sixty years from now, when I am old and can't wipe my ass anymore, you are going to be paying me back in spades, alright?" With that, we went back to fishing in companionable silence. I pulled in a few smaller ones, but nothing to match Lane's steelhead. A few hours later, the wind had picked up and it was getting colder, so we packed up our equipment and made our way back toward the house. Halfway down the dock, however, a huge gust of wind swept through, and I heard a cry followed by a loud splash. Turning back, I saw that Lane's foot had slipped through a broken slat, and he had fallen off the dock. Without thinking, I dropped the ice box and rods and jumped into the water to help him. When I got him to shore, he couldn't put any weight on his ankle, and any efforts to do so were met with cries of pain. I quickly collected our discarded fishing gear and set it to one side, before helping him to slowly make his way back up the hill. The November chill quickly took hold of us as we walked, plastering our damp clothing to our skin, and we were shivering uncontrollably by the time we reached the house. I knocked but it took a minute for Wilma and Mary to come out from the studio at the back of the house. "I am sorry to cut things short, but Lane had an accident down at the dock and he sprained or maybe even broke his ankle. I am going to have to take him to the hospital in Petoskey to get it looked at before it swells up any further." Wilma looked at me with concern. "Maybe you should hold off at least for a little while. My granddaughter, Erin, the pediatrician, is coming for dinner tonight and should be here any minute. Why don't we let her take a look at it before you head into town? And let's get you out of those clothes; you must be freezing. I still have some of Phillip's things in the closet that might fit you." A few minutes later, I had changed into a pair of comfortable but slightly musty-smelling pants, with a warm sweater over a well-worn collared shirt. I was both taller and wider than Phillip had been, at least in the twilight of his years, so the pants were a bit short, while the sweater was tight across my shoulders. While I changed, Mary and Wilma had set Lane up on the couch with his ankle elevated on some pillows. I helped him change out of his wet clothing and into an old sweatshirt and shorts that fit over his swollen ankle. Once Lane was settled, Wilma and I talked quietly in the kitchen. "It's getting late, and you must be getting hungry, but I don't think I have enough to feed everyone." I thought for a moment. "We may be in luck. Lane caught the biggest steelhead I have ever seen earlier this afternoon, but I left it down by the dock after the accident. If you have a few potatoes and maybe a veg or two, I am sure I can whip something up that would feed us all." Wilma looked at me with a sly smile. "He cooks, he plumbs, and he cares for his family, all while cutting a dashing figure in my late husband's favorite sweater. You, Mr. Crawford, are a catch." "I am not sure about that, Wilma," I replied with a laugh, "But either way, this catch had better go and get our earlier catch, so I can get started on dinner." It took me almost half an hour to collect our fishing gear and bring it back up to the truck. By the time I was done, an older SUV was parked behind my truck, which meant that Erin had arrived. After I loaded the gear, I used the fishing knife and stained plastic cutting board that I kept in a bin under the back seat to clean and filet the steelhead before heading inside. From the doorway, I could see a head of sandy-blonde hair pulled back into a loose ponytail sticking up from the far side of the couch, and I heard a calm and melodic voice talking to Lane while Wilma and Mary looked on. I was so lost in that voice that I almost jumped when the latch on the door caught behind me. The head of sandy-blonde hair looked up at the sound, revealing a pair of amber, almost golden eyes. "You must be the father," said that same melodic voice, as those eyes bore their way into my soul. "It's Davis Crawford, and I'm the older brother." "Erin Anderson, nice to meet you. Can you get hold of your parents? We might need to take Lane to the hospital for some X-rays." "No," I replied more harshly than I intended. "No," I tried again, more gently but with an edge to my voice. "Our parents aren't around; I am as close as you're going to get. I am Lane's legal guardian if that helps." There was a slight pause as her amber eyes shifted from surprise to curiosity. "That helps a lot. Why don't you give me 15 minutes or so to take a look at this brave dude's ankle, then we can talk over some options, once I have a better sense of what's going on." "That okay with you, Bud?" I asked as I walked over to the couch. "Yeah, that should be fine," he replied, but his eyes were wide, and his cheeks were flushed. For a moment, I was worried that he might be running a fever, but then I got my first look at Erin, and I understood. Maybe she wasn't classically beautiful like a movie star or swimsuit model, but she was lean and fit, and from what I could see, had more than enough curves in all the right places. It was her face, however, that captured me. She had delicate features accentuated by her high cheekbones, and there was a softness to her expression that spoke of empathy and kindness. Her eyes, though intense, had a warmth that put me instantly at ease. I realized much too late that I had been staring at Erin for an uncomfortably long time while holding the bag of steelhead filets out like some kind of sacrificial offering. While I stood frozen, the look in Erin's beautiful eyes had shifted from curiosity to amusement; I would assume at the fish-carrying simpleton standing in front of her. "Thanks, Dr. Anderson; err, Erin. I appreciate your taking a look at him and; I am going to go cook us up some fish before I make an even bigger ass of myself." Wilma joined me in the kitchen, while Erin continued to assess Lane's injured ankle. We spent the next few minutes dicing the potatoes and veggies and tossing them with some olive oil, salt, and pepper before sprinkling the filets of steelhead with a mixture of herbs. I topped the fish with some slices of a less-than-fresh, but still edible, lemon I found in the fridge, before putting the whole thing in the oven. To be continued in part 2. Based on a post by CleverGenericName, in 4 parts, for Literotica.

Michigan's auto industry is still a global leader, but Glenn Stevens of MICHAUTO argues in this episode that "innovate or be left behind" is no longer a slogan — it's the stakes of the moment for the state's economy. Glenn walks through the forces reshaping the industry — rapid technology shifts like automation, AI, and EVs, fierce global competition from places like China, and whiplash in trade and domestic policy that makes long-term planning harder. He explains why the real battle is for talent: from skilled trades to high-end software and digital jobs, Michigan needs better K–12 outcomes, clearer career pathways, more counselors, affordable housing, and reliable transit if it wants people to build their lives and careers here. Here's the full report if you want to check it out for yourself: https://michauto.org/michauto-report-michigan-must-innovate-or-be-left-behind-amid-rapidly-changing-automobility-industry/ Feedback as always: dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Thanks to City Bird for their support. Get grat local gifts this holiday season: https://www.citybirddetroit.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation neighboring Fountain Hills, Ariz. recently dealt with reports of “aggressive dogs running loose”, resulting in attacks that prompted its police department to increase patrols while urging the public to stay away. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports. Two tribal members were bitten last week and are now recovering from non-lethal injuries, according to acting chief of police Jesse Puffer. “We did catch three out of the four dogs.” Incidents like this are not uncommon on tribal lands with canines roaming their 24,000-acre reservation. Some are seen as strays – often dogs that are dumped there by owners who do not wish to keep them – while others are claimed by tribal members as pets. “We also have a dog ordinance, too, so people get cited for that as well – depending on what the nature anywhere from, you know, $150 fine and plus you and it can be higher if you can't show record of vaccination and also licensing.” The documentary “Remaining Native” tracks Yerington Paiute Tribal member Ku Stevens as he confronts the horror of what his great-grandfather went through in boarding school. Stevens created a remembrance run tracking the same route his great-grandfather took to escape his boarding school. KNPR's Jimmy Romo attended a screening of the film and brings us this report. Warning: This story includes accounts of violence against children In 1913, government officials ripped 8-year-old Yerington Paiute Tribe member Frank Quinn from his family and placed him in the Stewart Indian Boarding School near Carson City, Nev.  As part of her history PhD studies at UNLV, Annie Delgado researches what actually happened to Native children in the U.S. boarding school system. “The early years are just filled with trauma, abuse, pain, and just assimilation.”   Many students tried to escape the abuse. Quinn's great-grandson Ku Stevens is the protagonist in the documentary, “Remaining Native”. In the film, viewers learn, along with Stevens, the story of his great-grandfather. To remember the courage of Native children who tried to escape, Stevens organized a remembrance run from Yerington, Nev. to the Stewart Indian School.  The first run took place in 2021, followed by three others. The route marked the same 50-mile run Quinn took to go back home, as Stevens explains.   “They were running, sweating and bleeding. I think of this guy Russell, who I consider just like an uncle, broke both his feet, fractured them by the end of the run. And he did all 50 miles.”   In the most recent class action lawsuit, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California filed a case against the federal government in May. They are suing over misused funds. Currently, the sovereign nations are requesting the U.S. itemize a $23 billion trust fund, established by pressuring Native nations to sign agreements. Most of  these treaties promised that the U.S. would educate Indigenous children in exchange for their land. That wasn't what happened, according to UNLV's Annie Delgado. “The United States government itself knows that these schools did not educate [children] the way they intended to educate.”  The communal trauma of boarding schools still affects Indigenous families across the nation.  “Remaining Native” is still available for community screenings. The Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act has passed the U.S. Senate. It supports the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers, bolsters federal missing persons resources, and gives Tribes and states tools to combat MMIP. The legislation is led by U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NM), John Hoeven (R-ND), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Mike Rounds (R-SD).   Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Native in the Spotlight: Randy Taylor

As I've done the last couple of years, I once again flipped through historical papers to find fun Christmas stories for you to enjoy. And, make sure you listen all the way to the end because this episode includes a special Christmas gift from me to you.SOURCESAmtrakguy365. “CSX's Santa Train - An Appalachian Christmas Tradition.” YouTube. Accessed August 26, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnfR0IkJUw. Anderson, Lorena. “‘Guardian Angel' Aids Ridge Woman.” Paradise Post (Paradise, California), December 26, 1991. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “The Last In Appalachia - Christmas Comes Early .” The Daily Sentinel (Fitchburg, Massachusetts), December 6, 1973. www.newspapers.com.Stevens, Bryan. “Authors Recall the Time the Railroad -- and Santa Claus, Too -- Were Sued.” The Erwin Record (Erwin,Tennessee), December 21, 2022. www.newspapers.com.Willliamson, C.N., and A.M. Williamson. “Rosemary: In Search of a Father.” The Neenah Daily Times (Neenah, Wisconsin), November 3, 1907. www.newspapers.com.SOUNDS SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.

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Scott Stevens, the greatest open-ice hitter in NHL history and three-time Stanley Cup champion, joins Neil and Vic for an unforgettable Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From his early days as the fifth overall pick in Washington to becoming the first player to have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils, Stevens reflects on his 22-year Hall of Fame career. He shares stories about learning to channel his intensity, the legendary 1994 Eastern Conference Final, winning three championships with three different coaches, and the art of delivering clean, devastating hits while never finishing a season as a minus player.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Scott Stevens joins as the latest guest on NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition, introduced as perhaps the greatest open-ice hitter ever.[01:00] - The modern fighting phenomenon: why players have to fight after clean hits today versus Stevens' era when hitting was just part of the game.[03:00] - Stevens' philosophy on clean hits: turning your cheek and letting opponents take penalties rather than engaging after legal contact.[04:00] - The Nick Foligno-Brendan Smith fight after the Connor Bedard hit in New Jersey - automatic response to clean contact.[05:00] - Junior hockey glory: winning the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers and wearing number three before switching to the iconic number four.[06:00] - The number evolution: three in Washington, two in St. Louis, and finally four in New Jersey (Kenny Daneyko had three).[07:00] - NHL debut magic: first goal on first shot against Eddie Mio and the Rangers at Madison Square Garden with his parents watching.[08:00] - Brian Murray's pivotal advice: channeling emotion to stay on the ice more and finding the fine art of playing on the edge without crossing it.[09:00] - Penalty minute transformation: from 200+ PIMs four times in first 12 seasons to barely exceeding 100 in final 10 years.[10:00] - The mentorship of Brian Engblom: sitting together before every game, studying opponents' tendencies, learning what to watch for on every forward.[12:00] - Leadership philosophy: leading by example, not with words - showing up ready to practice and compete every single day.[13:00] - Practice intensity: hitting teammates with their heads down when upset, making sure everyone knew winning mattered above all else.[14:00] - The difficult St. Louis departure: holding out after signing as a free agent, buying and selling houses, having a newborn and 16-month-old.[15:00] - Lou Lamoriello's class: picking up the family at the airport with car seats, making sure they were comfortable and settled in New Jersey.[16:00] - The awkward captaincy transition: taking the "C" from Bruce Driver and asking for his continued help with organization and scheduling.[18:00] - Group Two free agency explained: the stunning compensation system and how David Poile chose not to match Washington's offer.[19:00] - The Brendan Shanahan equalization: becoming the compensation award over Curtis Joseph and Rod Brind'Amour during Canada Cup training camp.[21:00] - The 1994 Eastern Conference Final: that Devils team as potentially the best personnel-wise, just not ready to win yet.[23:00] - The 1995 championship run: learning from 1994's pain, getting better through the playoffs, and feeling invincible against Detroit in the sweep.[25:00] - Learning from losses: gaining experience from mistakes and using that hurt to take the next step as a team and individuals.[26:00] - Three coaches, three Cups: Jacques Lemaire's revolutionary systems teaching, feeling like a kid learning positioning and stick detail.[27:00] - The Lemaire revelation: learning more in year 13 than all previous years combined, understanding two-on-ones and positional play.[28:00] - Larry Robinson's gutsy late-season takeover: Lou...

Stuff Your Stockings Episode 2 with Adrian Beck, Tina Strachan and Lucie Stevens. This pop-up podcast gives 2025's debut kidlit authors their moment under the Christmas tree!

On this killer episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with a cool story straight from Guitar World—then it's full speed to the workbench

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we're sitting down with James Raquepau to talk about his Destiny Cycle Series set in the middle of the wilds of ancient Celtic mythology. It was a fun interview for the history nerd in all of us. And for those who don't like history, you'll dig the magic and mythology! Seriously, this was a fun interview! Go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off The Destiny Cycle Series by James Raquepau: https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Cycle-Trilogy-Blades-Stone-ebook/dp/B0FQ15JKDH/ https://www.destinycycle.com/book/destiny-cycle-one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CVLLT819 https://books.apple.com/us/book/lann-d%C3%A0n-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-ii/id6478124123 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny https://draft2digital.com/book/1347510 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-iii-james-raquepau/1148014235;jsessionid=867BADD0D011D7AD6095E4B23793370A.prodny_store02-atgap04?ean=2940186150220 Follow James Raquepau on social mediaJames' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Raquepau/author/B0CYNV6L61 James' Website: http://www.destinycycle.com/ James' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.raquepau/ James' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564762572960 James' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@james.raquepau James' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyCycleBooks James' LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/authorjamesraquepau Bard's of Destiny: https://www.destinycycle.com/destiny-cycle-music Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheDestinyCycleSeries #JamesRaquepau #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #GreatWormOfIreland #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRing #DavidWeber #HonorHarringtonSeries #DragonRidersOfPern #Pern #AnneMcCaffrey #BrandonSanderson #StormlightSeries #Ireland #Scotland #Celtic #Scottish #Irish #TheTroubles #NorthernIreland #CelticMythology #TheLakesDistrict #kilt #bagpipes #bagpipe #Lugh #TheMorrigan #Brigid #TheTuathaDéDanann

Spanners, Trumpets and Stevens get the off-season festivities started by putting the teams and drivers ‘25 season under the microscope in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex Podcast! ⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight's Show:⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐ Chris Stevens https://x.com/ChrisOnRacinghttps://www.instagram.com/chrisonracing/Give Stevens show reel some love! Or book him for your thing!https://loudspeakeragency.com/talent/chris-stevens/https://www.instagram.com/p/DONlD-Lghyd/?igsh=MXh1OWhrcGZvamRvbA==Come watch our iRacing Series with Spanners on comms!https://youtube.com/live/U4qkMR_GLuE?feature=shareCheck out Missed Apex Tik Tok!!!! https://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stevens Roundtable: Empowering Employee Ideas with Brittany Bemben Tim Cicciarelli and Brittany Bemben, VP of Information Technology & Innovation, discuss Project Ascend, an initiative at Stevens Transport aimed at gathering employee ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Brittany, the VP of Information Technology and Innovation, explains the importance of employee input and the process for submitting ideas. The conversation emphasizes that no idea is too small or too big, encouraging a culture of innovation within the organization. Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight:  Dinel Fradestin Meet Dinel Fradestin, a Stevens Transport Independent Contractor originally from Haiti and currently living in Florida. On his first day at Stevens Transport, he was nervous, but confident he was ready to change his life. He knew Stevens was the answer. As he says, "I never gave up," and now he has proudly completed his first lease completion. See the video here: https://youtu.be/wdNxvJt5W5c?si=DwVe5zwwFeJCEqHa December 2025 News Bulletin Project Ascend has officially launched at Stevens Transport! This new initiative empowers employees to submit cost-saving ideas, and if your improvement is implemented, you'll earn a cash reward. In other exciting news, Eric Miller has been promoted to Driving Academy Director, and Tyricko Duckett has stepped into the role of Lead Instructor. Tune in for more updates and December news! See the video here: https://youtu.be/b9KOYlSG6oY?si=r_7DdtBoUzptxfXR Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

In this episode, the Angie and Stevens reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences and share personal news, including a special announcement from Angie!! They dive into Psalm 139, discussing themes of God's omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence, emphasizing the comfort and love found in God's knowledge of us. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-reflection and the struggle against sin, concluding with a call to seek God's guidance in our lives.Give Now: www.christalonenetwork.com/giveFeatured Ad: www.renewedmindsets.comQuestions/Suggestions: www.christalonenetwork.com/contactPrayer Request: www.christalonenetwork.com/prayerImmediate Contact: call/text 407-796-2881

Interview with Chris Stevens, CEO, Coda MineralsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/coda-minerals-asxcod-95-recovery-rate-transforms-copper-project-into-tier-1-asset-7833Recording date: 2nd December 2025As global copper markets confront a widening supply deficit, Australian junior Coda Minerals is positioning its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project as a potential solution to what CEO Chris Stevens describes as an industry crisis. Located in South Australia adjacent to BHP's Carrapateena operation and near the world-class Olympic Dam mine, the project benefits from established infrastructure in a proven mining jurisdiction.The company's economics have transformed dramatically since initial studies. At conservative base case assumptions of $9,260 per tonne copper and $30 per ounce silver, Elizabeth Creek delivers an $855 million post-tax net present value with a 35% internal rate of return. However, with copper currently trading at $11,600 per tonne and silver reaching record levels near $59 per ounce, the post-tax NPV expands to $1.9 billion with a 60% IRR. This compares to Coda's current market capitalisation of approximately $40 million.A fundamental strategic shift underpins this enhanced profile. Coda abandoned its original copper-cobalt-silver flowsheet in favor of a simplified approach focusing exclusively on copper and silver through proven leaching technology. "If you can base the project fundamentally off two commodities with deep liquid markets, you're in a much better shape," Stevens explains. This eliminates the marketing and technical challenges associated with cobalt while employing methods used for roughly 20% of global copper production.With three drill rigs currently on site and a fully funded prefeasibility study targeting completion by end-2026, Coda is systematically de-risking a large, flat-lying orebody spanning 4.5 square kilometers. The recent $12.3 million capital raise was heavily oversubscribed, funding critical hydrogeology drilling, geotechnical work, and mine optimization studies.Stevens articulates the supply challenge starkly: "You need 30 Codas to replace an Escondida. Where are they coming from? Because there are not 30 Codas in Australia." With demand accelerating through electrification and data center expansion while legacy mines deplete, credibly-financed development projects in established jurisdictions occupy an increasingly strategic position in global copper supply chains.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/coda-minerals-ltdSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, recorded live at the Organization Design Forum's Festival, hosts Tim Brewer and Amy Springer sit down with Robert Stevens, retired U.S. Navy officer turned federal org design leader. Robert shares how he discovered he'd been practicing org design long before he knew the name, and why true organizational change is about much more than “lines and boxes.” From uncovering hidden leadership gaps, to building communication plans that prevent confusion, to the power of simply listening—Robert provides practical insights drawn from decades of service and transformation work. Whether you're a first-time leader, a seasoned executive, or simply curious about how to make organizations truly work for people, this conversation is packed with lessons on authenticity, courage, and systems thinking. Robert L. Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stevens-6aa476238/ Functionly https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly https://www.functionly.com/ Org Design Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast Organization Design Forum - https://organizationdesignforum.org/

Stevens Roundtable: Driving Into 2026 with Stability, Growth & Big Opportunities at Stevens Tim welcomes Executive Vice President Angela Horowitz to celebrate Stevens Transport's 45th anniversary and highlight the company's extraordinary stability and growth heading into 2026. Angela reflects on the company's humble beginnings and its rise to become the nation's third-largest privately held refrigerated carrier—without a single layoff in 45 years and while operating completely debt-free. She emphasizes the long-term security, weekly pay, and upward mobility Stevens offers both drivers and corporate employees, including career paths into operations, safety, training, maintenance, and leadership roles.Become a Team Driver Team Driving Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svjv_WXl8Oc Inside the Stevens Contractor Program: A Roadmap to Wealth & Independence Angela Horowitz breaks down one of the most life-changing opportunities in the trucking industry: becoming an independent contracted driver with Stevens Transport. Angela explains how Stevens built a risk-free, no-credit-check, no-money-down pathway that allows drivers of all experience levels even those brand new to trucking to become successful business owners and even small-fleet operators. Whether you're dreaming of higher income, more freedom, or building a legacy for your family, this segment reveals why so many drivers call the program the "golden goose" of the trucking world. https://www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/contractor-division/ Participate in Project Ascend & Earn Big Angela Horowitz spotlights one of the most innovative initiatives in Stevens Transport's 45-year history: Project Ascend,  a company-wide program empowering every employee, contractor, and driver to submit cost-saving ideas that strengthen the entire organization. With reward payouts for ideas that are implemented and generate measurable savings, Project Ascend invites everyone from the corporate office to the fuel desk to the open roadto contribute, collaborate, and help Stevens reach its goal by the end of 2026. Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/

Who would've thought? As the Patriots head into their bye week, they're an NFL-best 11-2 and riding a 10-game win streak after Monday night's 33-15 win over the Giants. Nick ‘Fitzy' Stevens and Andy Hart break down the victory as New England's remarkable season rolls on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haltung annehmen, der ghanaische Nationalcoach ist zu Gast! Mit dem gebürtigen Hamburger geht's um die WM 2026, den HSV samt Kompany & Stevens, die Zeit bei Hannover 96 mit Kumpel Asamoah, Kloppo & Mainz und ja, auch ganz viel um Borussia Dortmund zwischen Meisterlust & Meisterfrust... Von Otto Addo /Constantin Kleine /Sven Pistor.

John welcomes former Republican consultant, Lincoln Project/Lincoln Square bigwig, and bestselling author Stuart Stevens back to the show to discuss Donald Trump's sudden political senescence. Stevens discusses the emerging dynamics and incentives driving GOP congresspeople to break with Trump; the continued risks he poses to American interests at home and abroad, especially in connection with Ukraine; and the vast talent gap between the two parties when it comes to the 2028 presidential race—and the particular problem Republicans are facing in the form of a de facto frontrunner, J.D. Vance, whom Stevens sees as “super creepy.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-460 Overview: Join us as we discuss how frequently patients with stable hypertension should monitor their blood pressure at home. Hear insights from two trials to help you provide evidence-based, cost-conscious guidance—reducing unnecessary alarms while supporting better long-term management. Episode resource links: Rose, Francesa; Stevens, Richard S.a; Morton, Kate S.b; Yardley, Lucyc; McManus, Richard J.a,d. How often should self-monitoring of blood pressure be repeated? A secondary analysis of data from two randomized controlled trials. Journal of Hypertension ():10.1097/HJH.0000000000004123, August 20, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000004123 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  

In this episode of K9Conservationists, Kayla Fratt chats with Alison Pearce Stevens, author of Detective Dogs: How Working Dogs Sniff Out Invasive Species. They discuss the inspiration behind her new book, her experiences shadowing detection dog teams, and what it was like to bring the story to life.Alison's websitehttps://apstevens.com/ Get a signed copy! Don't forget you can personalize your copy, just put your desired personalization in the comment box when ordering.https://francieandfinch.com/ Host: Kayla FrattEditor: Sara Fangton Guest logistics: Brooke Schoeder Interns: Evelyn Combs and Grace KoskiWebsite: Meg du BrayMentoring group: Madison Davis