POPULARITY
Categories
Stripping Back Life And Commitments (Your Emails) In this episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph explores how most people are busy doing things that don't actually matter. He asks a simple question: if you removed 80% of what you did yesterday, would anything really change? He shares how he once ran his business by constantly adding more projects, websites and ideas, believing that more activity meant more success. Over time, he realised the opposite was true — the more he stripped away, the more focused, profitable and free his life became. By removing unnecessary work and focusing only on core activities like podcasting and audience connection, his income increased while stress dropped. He now takes regular time away, including monthly breaks, without worrying about the business. The key message is that busyness is not productivity. Most people spend their time on low-value tasks that don't move their life forward. Success comes from removing the unnecessary and focusing on what truly creates results.
Welcome to Day 2880 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2880 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 135:1-7 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2880 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand eight hundred eighty of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Unmasking the Idols – Yahweh's Unrivaled Cosmic Supremacy In our previous stop along this grand, poetic landscape, we witnessed the beautiful, atmospheric conclusion to the Songs of Ascents. In Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Four, we stood under the starlit canopy of Jerusalem at midnight, watching the weary pilgrims prepare to descend the mountain. Before disappearing into the darkness, they exchanged a parting blessing with the temple guards and the Levites, who kept watch through the treacherous night. We learned that while the surrounding pagan world cowered in terror of the nocturnal shadows—fearing the chaotic whims of the rebel spiritual principalities—the guardians of Yahweh raised their hands in holiness, enforcing the spiritual borders of the Creator's earthly embassy. We left that trail with the comforting assurance that the Maker of heaven and earth issues an unshakeable benediction from Mount Zion, a blessing that follows us into every dark corner of our exile. Today, we transition into a grand, sweeping temple liturgy that takes the flickering spark of that midnight praise, and explodes it into a glorious, daytime anthem of cosmic victory. We are stepping onto a new trail, exploring the opening movement of Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, verses one through seven, in the New Living Translation. This psalm is historically categorized as a “Hallel”—a great song of praise—and it serves as a spectacular, polemical unmasking of the false gods of the nations. The psalmist pulls back the cosmic curtain, calling the assembly to praise the unrivaled, absolute sovereignty of Yahweh. Let us step onto the path, adjust our focus, and prepare to encounter the High King of the celestial council. The first segment is: The Call to the Courts of the Most High Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses one through three. Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Praise him, you who serve the Lord, you who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. The psalm opens with a thunderous, rhythmic command that shatters the morning silence of the temple courts. “Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord!” In the original Hebrew, this opening blast is Hallelujah—a direct, imperative shout commanding the entire assembly to boast in Yahweh. Notice the specific target of this adoration: “the name of the Lord.” In the ancient Near East, and throughout the biblical narrative, a deity's name was not just a convenient label or a linguistic tag. The name represented the very essence, the character, the reputation, and the active presence of the person. In the books of Moses, Yahweh explicitly stated that His "Name" would dwell in the sanctuary. Therefore, to praise the Name is to actively execute an assignment of cosmic allegiance. It is declaring that the reputation of the God of Jacob is superior to any other entity in existence. The psalmist specifically addresses the leaders of this worship in verse two: “Praise him, you who serve the Lord, you who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.” This bridges perfectly with our previous study of the final Song of Ascent. The watchmen who stood by night are now joined by the full daytime staff of priests, musicians, and gatekeepers, standing in the expansive, sunlit courts of the sanctuary. To "stand" in the ancient courtly language did not mean merely to be on one's feet; it was a technical term for serving as an official minister in a royal court. The priests were the human counterparts to the loyal, heavenly host. Just as the angels stand in the celestial throne room to execute the decrees of the King, the priests stand in the earthly copy of that throne room, maintaining the cosmic order through worship and sacrifice. The motivation for this unceasing service is detailed in verse three: “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; celebrate his lovely name with music.” The goodness of Yahweh is the absolute bedrock of biblical theology. The surrounding pagan nations lived in constant, paralyzing anxiety because their gods—the rebel elohim of the divine council—were fundamentally fickle, malicious, and self-serving. They had to be constantly appeased with blood, bribes, and frantic rituals just to keep them from throwing a cosmic temper tantrum. But the God of Israel is immutably, beautifully good. His Name is "lovely"—meaning sweet, pleasant, and deeply satisfying to the soul. The community is commanded to celebrate this goodness with music, using the rhythmic resonance of harps, lyres, and voices to align the atmosphere of the earth with the harmonious songs of the heavenly host. The second segment is: The Sovereign Allotment and the Treasured Heritage Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verse four. For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own special treasure. The psalmist shifts from the general goodness of God, to a specific, historical act of cosmic boundary-setting. “For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own special treasure.” To unlock the massive, explosive weight of this single verse, we must view it through the brilliant lens of the Ancient Israelite divine council worldview, as masterfully taught by Doctor Michael S. Heiser. We must look back to the foundational blueprint of cosmic geography recorded in Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-two, verses eight and nine. That text reveals that when the Most High divided the nations at the Tower of Babel, He scattered humanity into separate language groups, allocating them to the oversight of lesser spiritual beings—the sons of God. Those territorial elohim subsequently rebelled, choosing to demand worship for themselves, and plunging the pagan world into darkness. But the text explicitly states that Yahweh's personal portion is His people; Jacob is the lot of His inheritance. By repeating this reality in Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, the writer is launching a devastating polemical attack against the claims of the rebel nations. He is stating that Israel's existence is not a geopolitical accident. While the rest of the world was disinherited, and handed over to the dominion of corrupt, angelic governors, Yahweh reached down into history, called Abraham out of paganism, and birthed a unique nation “for himself.” He calls Israel His “own special treasure.” The Hebrew word used here is segullah, which refers to a monarch's private, personal wealth. In the ancient world, a king would collect taxes that went into the public treasury to run the empire; but he also possessed a private vault of priceless jewels, gold, and treasures that belonged uniquely to him. Israel is Yahweh's segullah. The Creator of the universe looks at this small, historically persecuted group of exiles, and He says, "You are My private jewels. You are the specific family through whom I am going to launch My rescue mission to reclaim the entire planet from the rebel gods." The third segment is: Stripping the Power of the Rebel Council Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verse five. I know the greatness of the Lord— that our Lord is greater than any other god. The corporate song suddenly shifts into a bold, personal testimony of cosmic discernment. “I know the greatness of the Lord—that our Lord is greater than any other god.” In our modern, Western theological framework, we often read a verse like this and assume the psalmist is talking about psychological idols—things like money, career, or self-esteem. Or, we assume he is stating that the pagan gods are completely non-existent figments of human imagination. But in the ancient Near Eastern context, the statement is far more radical, and far more dangerous. The psalmist is not an abstract monotheist in the modern sense; he is a fierce monolatrist. He fully recognizes that the "other gods"—the elohim of the nations—are real, active, and powerful supernatural entities operating in the unseen realm. They are the rebel principalities that inspire human empires to commit systemic injustice and violence. But the psalmist stands in the temple courts, looks out at the towering structures of the pagan world, and delivers a definitive...
A significant security crisis in the artificial intelligence industry caused by the rise of "jailbroken" or "uncensored" models. Research highlights that techniques like GRP-Obliteration and abliteration allow users to strip away essential safety guardrails using only a single, simple prompt. Consequently, modified versions of popular models can provide detailed instructions for building explosives, planning terrorist attacks, and launching cyberattacks. Legislative briefings reveal that House lawmakers have observed firsthand how easily these unrestricted systems can generate dangerous content, including strategies for kidnapping government officials. The ecosystem is increasingly decentralized, with thousands of modified models hosted on platforms like Hugging Face that are optimized to run on consumer-grade hardware. Ultimately, these texts warn that the proliferation of local, unaligned AI renders centralized regulatory efforts and traditional safety filters largely ineffective.
In this episode, Bill is joined by Mia Overnas and Carola from GroomerDK UK to talk about their upcoming book, The Hairy Universe of Hand Stripping.Together, they explore why hand stripping is such an important but often misunderstood grooming technique, and why it is at risk of becoming a dying art. Mia and Carola share the inspiration behind the book, the knowledge gaps they see in the grooming industry, and why understanding the science behind coat care can give groomers more confidence with both dogs and their owners.The conversation covers everything from coat anatomy, genetics, common myths, pricing hand stripping properly, working with breeders, managing client expectations, and why groomers need reliable education rather than just opinion-led advice from social media.Whether you are a groomer wanting to build confidence with hand stripping, an owner of a hand-stripped breed, or simply passionate about preserving specialist grooming skills, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and plenty of “don't panic” moments.To order the book on release visit their website or the Great British Bookshop and https://groomerdkusa.com/ (US Purchases)As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn.You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here:https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.And if you'd like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit:https://petpassiontoprofit.com/
In this episode, Bill is joined by Mia Overnas and Carola from GroomerDK UK to talk about their upcoming book, The Hairy Universe of Hand Stripping.Together, they explore why hand stripping is such an important but often misunderstood grooming technique, and why it is at risk of becoming a dying art. Mia and Carola share the inspiration behind the book, the knowledge gaps they see in the grooming industry, and why understanding the science behind coat care can give groomers more confidence with both dogs and their owners.The conversation covers everything from coat anatomy, genetics, common myths, pricing hand stripping properly, working with breeders, managing client expectations, and why groomers need reliable education rather than just opinion-led advice from social media.Whether you are a groomer wanting to build confidence with hand stripping, an owner of a hand-stripped breed, or simply passionate about preserving specialist grooming skills, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and plenty of “don't panic” moments.To order the book on release visit their website or the Great British Bookshop and https://groomerdkusa.com/ (US Purchases)As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn.You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here:https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.And if you'd like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit:https://petpassiontoprofit.com/
In today's episode, Sathiya sits down with Stefanos Sifandos, a behavioral scientist and relationship expert known for his work in modern masculinity, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Drawing from decades of experience coaching Olympic athletes, CEOs, and individuals seeking deeper purpose and connection, Stefanos shares powerful insights on what it truly means to heal, grow, and live with authenticity in today's world. Together, Sathiya and Stefanos explore the connection between trauma, addiction, self-worth, and identity, unpacking how unresolved pain can shape our relationships, habits, and sense of self. Stefanos opens up about his turbulent upbringing, the awakening that changed the course of his life, and the inner work that helped him move from chaos to clarity. They also discuss emotional resilience, vulnerability, conscious relationships, and the unique challenges men face in modern society. Whether you're struggling internally despite outward success, navigating addiction or emotional pain, or simply searching for a more grounded path forward, this episode offers practical wisdom, meaningful perspective, and encouragement for anyone ready to step into a healthier and more empowered version of themselves. SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good STEFANOS' RESOURCES: Find Stefanos in Instagram Subscribe to Stefanos' YouTube Tune In and Turned On Book Timestamps: 01:30 Personal journey and childhood challenges 08:22 Realizing the need for change 11:37 Breakthrough moments in quitting porn 16:15 Healing through relational witnessing 24:44 Debating when to move house 31:01 Parenting through rupture and repair 34:14 Life changes after becoming a father 41:55 Stripping away material facades 45:48 Working with high-performing athletes 48:10 Tailoring approaches to individual needs 57:24 Embracing personal growth opportunities 59:44 Reflecting on personal connections 01:05:18 Taking the first step to self-improvement
Send us Fan MailThe Architecture of Empire: Walter L. Hixson on the Israel Lobby and the Machinery of Endless WarPart Two: The Nakba's Blast Radius and the Capture of U.S. Foreign PolicyEpisode DescriptionSeventy-eight years ago, the Nakba dismantled Palestinian society. Today, we are living inside its blast radius.What began in 1948 with the violent mass displacement of over 700,000 people has metastasized into a sprawling, multi-front geopolitical fire. We are now watching the Middle East get swallowed by a disastrous and widely rejected regional war with Iran—a conflict fueled by corrupt demagogues desperate to trade human lives for their own political survival.How does a republic repeatedly bankrupt its moral standing and its treasury to underwrite conflicts its citizens actively despise? It doesn't happen by accident. It is engineered.In Part Two of our historical deep-dive into the U.S.-Israel Special Relationship, host Jeremy Rothe-Kushel reaches back to a profoundly relevant late-2021 conversation with diplomatic and cultural historian Walter L. Hixson.Stripping away the polite fictions of Washington double-speak, Hixson exposes the actual plumbing of imperial power. We break down the modern Israel lobby in plain daylight: the massive flow of capital, the ruthless political coercion, and the organized infrastructure of silence that captures U.S. foreign policy and locks the American public into a perpetual cycle of militarism and repression.If we are ever going to extinguish the fire, we must first understand exactly who built the furnace. Step beyond the walls with us.Guest Bio: Walter L. Hixson is a diplomatic and cultural historian, a contributing editor of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and the author of numerous vital books, including Architects of Repression: How Israel and Its Lobby Put Racism, Violence and Injustice at the Center of US Middle East Policy and Imperialism and War: The History Americans Need to Own.Listen & Explore Further:Walter Hixson's Bio & Work: University of AkronExplore the Show Archives: Listen to past episodes, including Part 1 with Grant Smith, at the KKFI Understanding Israel Palestine archive: kkfi.org/program/understanding-israel-palestine/Beyond the Walls Substack: beyondthewalls.substack.com
Things take a nostalgic turn for Jack and Ash this week as they dive into their all-time favourite vending machine snacks. Plus, Baby Ash shares the slightly less sweet but iconic memory of his first brush with racism…It also turns out there's always time for a stripper mo-mentttt at any Jack and Ash occasion. Actually, is it even a Jack and Ash mo-mentttt without one??Want more Jack & Ash? Join our Patreon page and enter 'The Tavern'! Sign up at:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheJackAndAshShowGOT A PROBLEM? NEED SOME OF OUR BAD ADVICE?
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 Today, the Department of Homeland Security is closing Alligator Alcatraz citing costs; Trump's complaints about leaks regarding the Iran war has prompted aggressive investigations into journalists by the Justice Department; a federal grand jury has subpoenaed New York University's hospital system for the health records of transgender minors; Democrats on House Oversight have released a report showing how Epstein's sweetheart deal allowed him to expand his sex trafficking operation; the lone Democratic FCC commissioner tells Disney that the agency is out to censor them over disfavored speech; the 11th Circuit has denied Trump's request to rehear en banc his frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and 40 others that resulted in $1M in sanctions for Trump and Alina Habba; Allison talks Supreme Court with Elie Mystal; and Dana delivers your Good News. Thank You, HoneyLove Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsored Thank You, WildGrain Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to https://Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. Guest: Elie Mystal Justice Correspondent for The Nation Magazine Elie Mystal | The NationElie v. U.S. Newsletter | The Nation Elienyc.bsky.socialAllow Me to Retort - The New PressBad Law - The New Press The Latest Breakdown:Epstein Survivor Reveals More Docs Hidden by Trump DOJ | The Breakdown Stories Epstein survivors give tearful testimony in House field hearing in Palm Beach | The Guardian Trump's Complaints About Iran War Leaks Prompt Aggressive DOJ Investigations | WSJ An FCC Commissioner Tells Disney the Agency Is on a Campaign to Censor It | WSJ NYU Langone Hospital Is Subpoenaed Over Youth Trans Care | The New York Times Trump hit with loss as court declines to rehear lawsuit against key presidential enemies | Raw Story Good TroubleChildrensRights.org Petition · Close Dilley ICE Detention Center: Protect Children - Change.org Ms Rachel on Instagram: "You can help close Dilley!
On the podcast: about making growth everyone's job, protecting the free experience even when it hurts conversion, and why an inconclusive experiment is the only kind he hates.Top Takeaways:
A study shows kids will find loopholes to open social media accounts. Cruise ship infested with hantavirus. Oklahoma wants to pass a law that will require exotic dancers to have a license. Duji says being a stripper is degrading. JLR video calls.
A study shows kids will find loopholes to open social media accounts. Cruise ship infested with hantavirus. Oklahoma wants to pass a law that will require exotic dancers to have a license. Duji says being a stripper is degrading. JLR video calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Day 76 of the Homeland Security Department shutdown, the House joins the Senate in passing a full fiscal-year spending bill to fund all the department's agencies except ICE & CBP; Illinois Accountability Commission releases its final report on what it says were abuses by federal immigration agents in Chicago; Commerce Department says core inflation is 3.2%, driven by higher fuel prices from the war with Iran; Senate votes for a sixth time almost along party lines to block a Democratic resolution to require the U.S. stop military action against Iran without Congressional authorization; President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a new government website where people can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts; House passes a five-year farm bill, after passing an amendment to remove a provision that would have given pesticide companies immunity from some liability claims; FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the White House did not pressure the commission to start an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses over President Trump's feud with ABC late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel; Senate bans Senators from betting on prediction markets; King Charles III & Queen Camilla finish up their state visit to the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Read the April 2026 issue of our industrial matters free sheet as a pdf: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cpgb-ml.org/TheSpark005.pdf Asset-stripping vultures continue to circle over the rotting corpse that is Liberty Steel, with the decline in oil following suit. The last-minute buy-out of Prax oil refinery in Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, promises only the further decline of the oil industry in Britain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Index Lindsey refinery death rattle UCU ballot failure Disinformation swirls around British steel Oxford warmongering Italian workers continue to fight back against the war machine TSSA cancels former AGS Steve Coe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/
Let us know your thoughtsIn this episode of The Horror Cut, we dive into Halloween, Rob Zombie's brutal reimagining of the slasher classic. Stripping back the mystery and rebuilding the legend, Zombie's take explores the fractured childhood of Michael Myers before unleashing him back onto Haddonfield in a wave of relentless violence.From Tyler Mane's imposing physicality to Malcolm McDowell's reworked Loomis, we explore what this version adds and what it loses by pulling back the mask.Support the showIG - @thehorrorcutshow | @HewittGPro | @StephenkerrActor_PerformerFB - Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573701383591
Begravelsesbyrå sponser demenskor - Stripping i Halden - Sykemeldt på grunn av spøkelser Episoden kan inneholde målrettet reklame, basert på din IP-adresse, enhet og posisjon. Se smartpod.no/personvern for informasjon og dine valg om deling av data.
The OSP says it will challenge a High Court ruling that bars it from initiating criminal prosecutions without the express authorization of the Attorney General, describing the decision as a threat to its independence and anti-corruption mandate.
Interview with Tara Christie, President & CEO of Banyan Gold Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/banyan-gold-corp-tsxvbyn-pea-nears-as-franco-nevada-royalty-purchase-signals-value-9434Recording date: 3rd April 2026Banyan Gold (TSXV:BYN) is a Yukon-focused gold developer whose AurMac project hosts approximately 7.6 million ounces of gold resources across 2.2 million indicated and 5.4 million inferred ounces. The company trades at roughly US$43 per resource ounce, a level that President and CEO Tara Christie argues is a significant and narrowing discount relative to peers, and one that several external data points suggest does not reflect the underlying project value.The most significant external reference is Franco-Nevada's recent acquisition of the underlying royalty on AurMac for US$52.2 million. The royalty carries a 6% gross rate that can be bought down to a 1% NSR for $10 million. Stripping out that likely buydown scenario implies Franco-Nevada paid approximately $42 million for a 1% royalty on a project whose current market capitalisation reflects a fraction of that implied valuation. Royalty companies of Franco-Nevada's standing do not deploy capital at that scale into junior projects without conviction in long-term production economics. That conviction is not visible in Banyan's current share price.The primary reason for the valuation gap is well documented and, critically, now resolved. Victoria Gold entered receivership in 2024 holding a 25% interest in the AurMac property and an 8.6% equity position in Banyan. The resulting title uncertainty and forced selling suppressed Banyan's share price through an extended period in which gold rose substantially and peer companies rerated. By late September 2025, Banyan had received a court order confirming 100% property title. The equity overhang was subsequently cleared entirely. Despite this resolution, the share price has not yet converged with peers. Snowline Gold, for comparison, was trading near $260 per resource ounce before recent geopolitical pressure hit the sector broadly.Two additional factors have compounded the discount. A jurisdiction-wide perception of Yukon permitting risk weighed on explorers across the region, though Christie argues the new Yukon government's stated focus on permitting reform and infrastructure investment has shifted that picture materially. A longstanding grade perception issue, the market's tendency to frame AurMac as a low-grade bulk tonnage deposit, is expected to be addressed directly by the maiden PEA, which will quantify the economic contribution of the deposit's high-grade core for the first time.The 2026 programme is designed to deliver a sequence of de-risking events. Five drills are currently active with results expected from May. A Q2 resource update will incorporate nearly 43,000 metres of 2025 drilling. A maiden PEA targeting the second half of the year will establish the first published economic benchmark for AurMac. Regional drilling across ten targets, plus follow-up on a bonanza-grade silver discovery, adds exploration optionality that management believes carries early cash flow potential through direct shipping or toll milling.For investors, the setup is unusually specific: a defined sequence of news flow, a freshly resolved technical overhang, an external royalty transaction that implies a higher valuation than the market currently assigns, and a gold price environment that makes large, infrastructure-advantaged deposits strategically attractive to major producers. The key risk, as with all pre-production developers, is that the PEA economics substantiate what management has been communicating. That question will be answered within this calendar year.View Banyan Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/banyan-gold-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
The way things are going I might need to exhaust all my resources. Everybody is worried about gas prices, they get their money off tops. It's all the other people I owe that should be worried!
Leviticus: Instructions to the Levites; 400 years of captivity; Jealousy of Joseph; Corruption in city-states; Abraham's altars; Blessings of Melchizedek; Colonizers; Liberty?; The road to freedom; Semites?; "Seed of Abraham"; Tithes?; Warnings from the bible; Cities of blood; THE Way; "Church" in the wilderness; Fig leaves; "Bethel"; Tending sheep; Stripping off fig leaves; Lev 8:1 Speaking to Moses?; Why baskets?; Which door?; Family; Institution of The Church; Wealthy leaders; Lev 8:5 Mobile tabernacle; Golden calf; Cities of refuge; Supreme court?; No exercising authority; Commanders-in-chief; "No kings"?; Rebels; Colonial charters?; Naked?; gods of your government; "Apotheos"; Making things "great again"?; v6 baptism?; Aaron = priest; Permission to be priest; Ordering society; Police powers; Anointing the tabernacle; Pouring oil?; Tongues of fire?; Speaking in tongues?; Living by faith, not force; breastplate hey-chet-shin-nun; Electoral college?; Following Babylon/Cain/Nimrod; "Sanctify"; Freewill offerings; v13 coats? Covering kof-tav-nun-tav; girdle = abnet; sash?; Mitre?; Falling away from the spirit; Bullock's blood?; Burning with fire?; Inspiration; Reliance of Holy Spirit; Moses' system; vs FDR's; Redistributing to needy of society; taking responsibility for neighbors; "No King"ers actually want kings; Social safety net; v27 Aaron's hands?; Freewill offerings; Idols?; Sheep shearing?; Laban's statues; Genocide?; Benefit addiction; Covetousness; Network of priests; Becoming a real Christian; Garments?; Caring for needy; Unmoored imagery; Moses' real intention; Constantine?; Repentance and atonement; Jesus did his part; Distribute all that is offered; Going the ways of Christ; Faith hope and charity; Pure religion; No exercising authority; Ps 104:1; Corban of violence?; Opting out of the world's covetous systems; Urim and Thummim; Seek His kingdom and righteousness - Become a Doer Now!
Jessie is a circus performer and aerial artist. Her story is a reminder that no woman or femme is ever safe from the dangers of being labeled "whore" (derogatory). This episode is dedicated to anyone who's experienced whore-shaming abuse, especially if you're an actual sex worker. No one deserves that.My new documentary about the love lives of sex workers will screen in Brooklyn on March 29. Click here to RSVP.Click here to subscribe to my Substack (free). Get full access to Outlaw Media at outlawmediacompany.substack.com/subscribe
Episode Overview- The difference between sin and weight—and why both must be addressed- Why self-awareness is essential for Spirit-anointed leadership- How insecurity resists feedback, but identity in Christ welcomes it- The role of crucial conversations in sanctification and consecration- Why lack of margin is often the hidden trigger behind unhealthy intensity- How loving feedback can expose blind spots without destroying trustShow notes & Resources
Marcela went from stripping, to phone sex, to swinging and more and she called in to talk all about it. Tune in to hear all thee details including when she started stripping and where she danced, how she met her friend Ava Devine the porn star, what she loved most about stripping and why she stopped, when she started doing phone sex and how that led to her being on Sex Panther and how far she goes on there, her three marriages and how and why they all ended, how and why having mff threesomes with one of her husbands led to their divorce, the swinger clubs she goes to in NYC that she loves as a single woman and why she loves going there, what she has done at the swinger club when he friends join her, the issues she has had being a unicorn for couples, how she has a high sex drive and why she wants a cuck boyfriend, what she does on her Onlyfans as well as on Sex Panther, her podcast Get Schooled with Marcela Alonso and who she talks to on there plus a whole lot more. GET A COPY OF THE STRICTLY ANONYMOUS BOOK! Strictly Anonymous Confessions: Secret Sex Lives of Total Strangers. A bunch of short, super sexy, TRUE stories. GET YOUR COPY HERE: https://amzn.to/4i7hBCd To see HOT pics of MARCELA plus my other female guests + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast and when you join, I'll throw in a complimentary link to my private Discord! To join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712 or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712 Want to be on the show? Email me at strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com or go to http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com and click on "Be on the Show." Want to confess while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. All voices are changed. Sponsors: https://beducate.me/pd2610-anonymous — Click here to take the quiz and get your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness https://www.quince.com/strictlyanon — For premium quality Quince clothing plus FREE shipping and 365 day returns! https://bluechew.com — Get 10% OFF your first month of Bluechew GOLD! Use code: STRICTLYANON https://LoadBoost.com — To get 10% off LOAD BOOST by VB Health use code: STRICTLY PikaVibe.com/Strictly — Click to get $15 OFF your purchase Follow me! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/ X https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en Website http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/ Everything else: https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the reason you've felt so disenchanted with online marketing isn't a mindset problem or a visibility problem but a design problem? What if decades of embodied, sophisticated, hard-won mastery was never going to fit inside a hook formula, viral reel, or free masterclass funnel?Building on last week's episode, Kathryn goes deep on sophistication, mastery, and craftsmanship – the soul gifts that run through people who've spent decades in integrity with their work – and why the online space has been asking them to shove all of that through a meat grinder of clickbait content and viral tactics that strip it of its very essence. She shares her own astrological wiring (Scorpio rising, Mercury conjunct Uranus, Capricorn in the third house) as a live example of how self-discovery illuminates not just what you do, but the vehicle and conditions through which your work can actually come through.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why the era of differentiation is going to honor – finally – those with decades of embodied, lived-experience mastery in their work, and why giving that work away for free, shrinking it into bite-size social content, or packaging it into a five-step formula isn't just misaligned but actively strips the sophistication and frequency of what you're here to share.How Kathryn uses her own astrology chart – Scorpio rising with Mercury conjunct Uranus in the first house, Capricorn ruling her third house of content – to show why her insights arrive as lightning bolts during physical movement (not at a desk), why her work demands substance and depth over virality, and how trying to conform to posting reels three times a day literally dries up the well of insight her whole chart is built to generate.The internal battle that shows up when your chart contains conflicting energies like a Cancer rising (compassionate, gentle) fighting a Scorpio Mercury (direct, truth-telling) and how those resistance points aren't character flaws but the exact places where, if integrated, your most differentiated and powerful expression lives.Why self-discovery is not a phase you graduate from but a lifelong living laboratory and why the most valuable thing you can do as we enter the new paradigm is sit in the discomfort of not knowing long enough to let your actual differentiated expression emerge, rather than rushing it into a package, freebie, or formula before it's had time to breathe.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.To get Wispr Flow the crazy handy voice-to-text AI that turns speech into clear, polished writing in every app. click here.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises. Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!! https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL. >>>
Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, has been sounding the alarm for years: in our effort to protect our children, we may actually be holding them back.In this conversation, we dive into what's happened to childhood over the past few decades, why independence is declining, why parents feel more pressure than ever to supervise and structure everything, and what it's costing our kids.From helicopter parenting and “bulldozer” parenting to overscheduled calendars and screen heavy childhoods, we unpack how modern parenting norms may be limiting the very skills our kids need to thrive.This episode isn't about judgment. It's about perspective, and practical ways to raise capable, confident, independent kids in a culture that often pushes the opposite.In this episode, we discuss:The message behind Free-Range Kids and why it still matters todayThe essential skills children need to grow into independent, resilient adultsWhy modern parenting culture often discourages independenceThe downsides of helicopter parenting and bulldozer parentingHow overprotection can increase anxiety in childrenWhy mixed-age play and community matter more than we realizeWhether kids actually prefer structured activities, screens, or unstructured playThe power of giving kids real responsibilityWhat the Let Grow movement is and how it helps families foster independenceIf you've ever wondered whether you're hovering too much… or worried that giving your child more freedom feels risky in today's world… this episode will challenge and encourage you in the best way.Raising independent kids doesn't mean being uninvolved. It means gradually stepping back so they can step forward.----------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨
This conversation delves into the importance of emotional authenticity, the transformative power of somatic therapy, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships. The speakers discuss how communication patterns affect emotional expression and the significance of attunement in therapy. They explore the concept of hope and its relationship with personal growth, emphasizing the connection with nature as a means of grounding and self-discovery. Key TakeawaysIt's huge to be like, what would have that been like if my mom really saw me.Somatic therapy and somatic tracking can be life-changing.We continuously keep meeting each other where we are in therapy.Stripping away identification with emotions can lead to self-discovery.We don't take our emotions with us when we die; they are temporary.Sitting with feelings increases capacity for compassion.Parents often take their children's emotions personally, which disrupts the dynamic.We forgot what we would have liked when we were a child.There's a natural drive within us to explore and grow.It's normal to feel a range of emotions, and we share these experiences with humanity.Chapters00:00 - Exploring Emotional Authenticity02:57 - The Power of Somatic Therapy05:43 - Parent-Child Dynamics and Emotional Expression08:50 - The Role of Communication in Therapy11:52 - Attunement and Authenticity14:55 - Navigating Emotions and Hope17:57 - Connecting with Nature and Personal GrowthIf you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:Email - familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss(All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)Connect with Brea Segger:https://www.breasegger.com/Please donate to support PAA programs:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom partThis podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-hostGlaze Gonzales- Podcast ManagerConnect with Lawrence Joss:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com
5. Preparation for FirebombingLeMay prepares for the March 9 raid by stripping B-29s of guns to maximize bomb loads. Despite warnings of high casualties, he orders 325 bombers to fly at just 5,000 feet. He targets Tokyo's densest residential ward, Asakusa, aiming to destroy the heart of the city. (14)1945 PUGET SOUND IN TOKYO BAY
Steak and Rusty get in to what the Falcons could do with their 2nd round draft pick, which may have to be a wide receiver
March 5, 1836, Night is falling. Inside the Alamo, fewer than 200 men wait behind adobe walls. They're surrounded by thousands of enemy forces. What were they thinking? What did it sound like in those final hours? Andrew Minter is one of the most compelling tour guides I've ever met--a man who doesn't just recite history, he walks you into it. Stripping away the Hollywood veneer, we stand in front of of the famous church facade, talk about what visitors--and John Wayne fans--completely misunderstand. From the siege to the final assault on March 6, we follow the story from inside the walls--who Travis, Bowie and Crockett really were, how Santa Anna saw the battle, how nearly every US state was involved, and whether there was ever really any chance for survival. When the smoke finally clears, we see how "Remember the Alamo" became more than a slogan and why the 190-year-old fight still matters today--because history isn't just something that happens. It shapes who we are. Especially the real Alamo. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Create the X Habitat Management App Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season. Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com
FULL SHOW : Borrowing money from mates, yay or neigh? Woolworths has a new Chatbot on it's app and it's not the best. Tim McDonald stops by to talk F1, Delta Goodrem is our chance to win Eurovision and Mick's twin boys let him know how much they love the movie Hamnet. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we're bringing you an episode with Esau McCaulley, from the Lenten season of 2023. Esau sees Lent as a practice of collective generational wisdom, passed down through centuries of sacramental rhythms—but as a contemporary reality, Lent is a spiritual rebellion against mainstream American culture. He construes Lent as a season of repentance and grace; he points out the justice practices of Lent; he walks through a Christian understanding of death, and the beautiful practice of stripping the altars on Maundy Thursday; and he's emphatic about how it's a guided season of pursuing the grace to find (or perhaps return) to yourself as God has called you to be. In his classic text, Great Lent, Orthodox priest and theologian Alexander Schmemann calls this season one of “bright sadness”—an important paradox that represents both Christian realism and hope. Lent is not about gloom, self-loathing, performative penitence, or despair. Instead it brings us face to face with our human condition, reminding us that we did not bring ourselves into being and someday we will die, sober about the reality and banality of evil, and sorrowful in a way that leads back to joy. Esau McCaulley is The Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College, a contributing writer for the New York Times, and is author of many books, including children's books. Notables are Reading While Black, a theology of Lent, and his latest: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South. This episode was made possible in part by the generous support of the Tyndale House Foundation. For more information, visit tyndale.foundation. About Esau McCaulley Esau McCaulley is The Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College, a contributing writer for the New York Times, and is author of many books, including children's books. Notables are Reading While Black, a theology of Lent, and his latest: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South. Learn more at https://esaumccaulley.com/. Show Notes Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal — https://esaumccaulley.com/books/lent-book/ Commodifying our rebellion—the agency on offer is a thin, weakened agency. Repentance, grace, and finding (or returning to) yourself Examination of conscience The Great Litany: “For our blindness to human need and suffering, and our indifference to injustice and cruelty. Except our repentance, Lord.” The beauty of Christianity “Liturgical spirituality is not safe. God can jump out and get you at any moment in the service.” “The great thing about the, the, the season of Blend in the liturgical calendar more broadly is it gives you a thousand different entry points into transformation.” Lent is bookended by death. Black death, Coronavirus death, War death. Jesus defeated death as our great enemy. “Everybody that I know and I care about are gonna die. Everybody.” “I, as a Christian, believe that because we're going to die. our lives are of infinite value and the decisions that we make and the kinds of people we become are the only testimony that we have and that I have chosen to, to, in light of my impending death, put my faith in the one who overcame death.” Two realities: We're going to die and Jesus defeated death. Stripping of the Altars on Maundy Thursday. Silent processional in black; Good Friday celebrates no eucharist. “I'm, like, the one Pauline scholar who doesn't like to argue about justification all of the time.” Good Friday's closing prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, son of the living God, we pray you to set your passion cross and death between your judgment and our souls.” “You end Lent with: Something has to come between God's judgement and our souls. And that thing is Jesus.” “Lent is God loving you enough to tell you the truth about yourself, but not condemning you for it, but actually saying that you can be better than that.” Production Notes This podcast featured Esau McCaulley Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Macie Bridge, Luke Stringer, and Kaylen Yun. A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give Acknowledgements This episode was made possible in part by the generous support of Blueprint 1543. For more information, visit http://blueprint1543.org/.
Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by reflecting on the State of the Union address. Stripping away what he calls the pageantry and spectacle, he argues that the event is fundamentally a constitutional obligation rather than the grand political production it has become. He then provides a historical overview of how the State of the Union has developed over time. We are joined by Danielle Alvarez of the Republican National Committee. Alvarez expressed enthusiasm ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address. She said the speech will not only review key achievements but also make a case for maintaining Republican majorities in Congress as the country approaches the midterm elections. She predicted that Trump will take on the role of storyteller, inviting individuals to the gallery whose lives have been positively affected by his policies. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the bi-weekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter: midnightcarmelite.com/compassNew Here? If the silence is deafening and you need immediate triage, start with my free guide: The 5-Minute Prayer Reset: https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknightSt. John of the Cross warns us against relying solely on our understanding to map out the spiritual life. If you are experiencing spiritual dryness, it is often because you are treating the Divine Mystery as a biological trigger or a data set to be mastered rather than an infinite reality to be encountered through faith. This episode performs a metaphysical surgery on our need for "understanding," demonstrating why trying to grasp God's essence with our intellect leads to a self-imposed gnosticism. We must actively strip away our limited perceptions and allow the darkness of faith to be our true guide.Clinical Notes:The difference between identifying an object (like a rose) and truly understanding its essence, which remains impossible when it comes to the mystery of God.How faith acts as the necessary darkness that helps us see and understand the formal structure of reality proposed by the Church.The specific danger of reducing your spiritual life to a dopamine hit or a closed biological system rather than a relationship with the Divine.The true nature of mercy (Luke 6:36) as an unpredictable gift that requires us to let go of our affairs and desire for vengeance once justice is acknowledged.
Denver fix and flip margins are shrinking, condo inventory just hit 11 months, and some DSCR lenders are approving loans at 0.75 debt service coverage. That’s not a typo. For anyone trying to get a clear Colorado real estate outlook for 2026, the signals are mixed — and most of them you won’t find in the MLS. To help make sense of it all, Chris Lopez sits down with Kevin Amolsch, founder of Pine Financial, a Colorado private lender that has originated over $1 billion in loans across 2,800 transactions since 2008. Beyond lending, Kevin is actively buying commercial buildings, demising flex warehouse space in Broomfield, and stripping cellular tower leases off office properties the way some investors strip mineral rights. As a result, he has a front-row seat to what’s actually working — and what’s quietly blowing up. In this episode, Kevin shares what Pine’s current deal flow reveals about the Colorado real estate outlook for 2026 and why he’s moved away from residential toward commercial assets. He and Chris also have a candid back-and-forth on the Denver price forecast — Kevin expecting flat, Chris leaning slightly negative. From there, they dig into why the condo and attached product market may be the riskiest place to be right now. In This Episode We Cover: Why Kevin sees fix and flip margins compressing — and what experienced flippers are doing about it The DSCR loan warning every Colorado investor needs to hear before refinancing a BRRRR Kevin’s honest breakdown of Denver’s 2026 price outlook: detached, attached, and multifamily How Kevin is stripping cellular leases off his office building like mineral rights — and what they sell for Why ground-up townhome development is struggling and what the 11-month condo inventory actually means The 10-year treasury vs. risk spread explained clearly, and what Trump’s MBS buying could actually do Why Kevin is price-checking his subs and vendors right now — and why you probably should be too If you’re trying to get a clear Colorado real estate market outlook for 2026 — and figure out what moves actually make sense right now — this is the episode to listen to. Watch the YouTube Video https://youtu.be/rWL6gxboybg Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Kevin Amolsch Introduction – Pine Financial founder returns 01:20 – Pine Financial Overview – $1B+ in originations, 2,800 transactions, $250M under management 03:20 – New Office Building in Littleton – Bought 24,000 sq ft Wells Fargo building at 7 cap 05:59 – Cellular Lease Strategy – Stripping tower leases like mineral rights, sells at 3.5–4.5 cap 07:33– Office Rehab Lessons – Why Office-to-Apartment Conversions Are So Hard 10:33 – Broomfield Flex Warehouse Deal – 18,000 sq ft, 4 small-bay suites, recovering a troubled partnership 12:27– Fix and Flip Market Right Now – 10% discounts on wholesale deals, six-figure rehab budgets 15:40 – Flipper Margins Shrinking – Why experienced investors won’t touch a deal under $100K net 19:24– Denver Price Forecast for 2026 – Kevin: flat on detached. Chris: slightly negative (1–3%) 21:49 Condo Market Warning – 11 months of inventory, why Kevin calls it riskiest asset class right now 22:42– Multifamily Supply Glut and When It Burns Off – Vacancy near 10%, stabilization likely 2027 25:53– DSCR Loan Landscape – Loans at 0.75 DSCR, five-year prepay traps, what to watch for 27:44– BRRRR Reality Check – Cash-in refinances are common now, full pulls are rare 29:27– Ground-Up Construction Struggles – Why new townhome developments are sucking wind 33:26– Interest Rate Mechanics Explained – 10-year treasury vs. risk spread, Trump MBS buying 36:00 – Macro Outlook: Rates, Fed Chair, Unemployment – Why Kevin expects just one cut in 2026 Connect with our Guests Kevin Amolsch kevin@pinefinancialgroup.com Links in Podcast ATTOM Property Data Pine Financial
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church's penitential season—and why they're worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions 02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices 05:34 The Hallelujah Burial 08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues 11:17 Public Penitence 13:59 The Impact of Fasting and Deprivation 16:45 Cultural Reflections on Lent 19:28 The Role of Community in Lenten Observance 24:36 Cultural Practices During Lent 26:34 Exodus 40: A New Lent Program 28:09 Hallow App: Enhancing Lenten Practices 33:12 Exorcisms and Scrutinies 33:44 The Power of the Penitential Psalms 36:27 The Sign of Peace: A Lenten Reflection 38:06 Sundays During Lent: A Day of Reprieve 40:08 Personal Sacrifices: Sharing Lent Experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Conversion Monthly episode, the team takes on a real-world Amazon fashion listing -- a ladies jumper from Adam Jagger's clothing brand. Adam launched this knitwear product last year with strong initial sales, but the relaunch has stalled despite refreshed images and PPC data. Matt Kostan shares consumer feedback from Product Opinion videos revealing that shoppers found the secondary images too text-heavy and "fast fashion" looking, with inconsistent color rendering across photos. Dorian then presents a complete visual overhaul inspired by Zara's photography style -- low-angle shots, model-camera interaction, and stripped-back secondary images that let the product speak for itself. The result: a 45% improvement in click share during simulated testing, jumping from 11% to 16% against competitors. The episode is packed with actionable advice on fashion-specific listing optimization, the power of "less is more" in secondary images, and why pre-launch polling is essential in design-led categories. Key Topics Live listing teardown -- Adam Jagger's ladies jumper analyzed by the full Conversion Monthly panel Consumer video feedback -- What real shoppers said about the listing (color inconsistency, text-heavy images, fast fashion feel) Main image testing -- Baseline vs. Zara-inspired low-angle photography concepts Secondary image overhaul -- Stripping back text and adopting a premium, warm aesthetic Pre-launch polling -- Why design-led fashion products should be tested before manufacturing Selling through the female lens -- Understanding emotional and aspirational buying in women's fashion Timestamps [00:00] Introduction and welcome to Adam Jagger [01:24] Adam explains the product -- ladies jumper relaunch that stalled [02:28] Category rules -- how much creative freedom do clothing listings have? [03:45] Matt shares Product Opinion video feedback from real shoppers [07:25] Dorian's approach -- studying Zara and H&M for photography inspiration [10:30] The "less is more" philosophy for fashion secondary images [14:02] Matt reveals test results -- 11% to 16% click share improvement [19:22] Sim's take on AI-generated images and warmth in the image stack [20:39] AI-generated video concepts for sponsored brand ads [22:50] Adam's reaction and takeaways [26:17] Danny's deep dive -- cognitive overload, decision paralysis, and the female lens [37:31] Adam's final thoughts and next steps [38:30] Sim on pre-launch polling for design-led niches [40:47] Final roundup and upcoming Seller Sessions event announcement Key Takeaways Strip back your fashion images -- Text-heavy, icon-filled secondary images can make clothing look like fast fashion. Clean, warm, product-focused images convert better. Study leading brands for photography direction -- Dorian reverse-engineered Zara's low-angle, model-interaction photography style and applied it to the Amazon listing with a 45% click share improvement. Consumer video feedback reveals what data cannot -- Ten 4-minute shopper videos uncovered issues like inconsistent pink shading across images that no one on the team had noticed. Pricing inconsistency kills trust -- Having one color variation priced higher than others confused shoppers and reduced confidence in the listing. Poll before you launch in fashion -- For design-led categories, spending $100 on pre-launch testing can steer you away from a bad product or nail the positioning first time. Sell the transformation, not the features -- Women's fashion is an emotional, aspirational purchase. The listing should make the shopper feel "this could be me" rather than listing fabric specs. Beware of over-optimizing click-through rate -- Pushing CTR too hard can lead to image fatigue and diminishing returns. Balance scroll-stopping visuals with long-term brand consistency.
.Jeremy Zakis describes an aggressive flock of over one hundred cockatoos targeting his home and neighborhood, with the destructive birds stripping trees and performing low fly-bys, prompting fears of further property damage.
Kevin Green says unexpected China sales might have actually been a detriment to AMD (AMD) in its latest earnings report. "Stripping away" those figures he says AMD actually missed Street estimates, but he does underline strong demand for data centers and AI. Meanwhile, Supermicro (SMCI) saw its quarterly sales figures double and guidance suggests "sustained order shipments' with bigger customers such as Nvidia (NVDA). Enphase Energy (ENPH) is soaring after a beat and positive guidance. For Wednesday's session, KG says an elevated volatility index (VIX) is something to watch. He has 6980 to the upside and 6800 to the downside for levels to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Discover this powerful story of a woman who reconciled the complexities of her Jewish faith with unconventional life choices, survived an abusive marriage, and reclaimed her life on her own terms. Alla Kaplan, a writer, podcaster, and host of “The Jewish Stripper: Raw and Real,” joins the conversation to share her journey as a legacy breaker, opening up about her communist Russian childhood, surviving domestic abuse in an abusive marriage, and confronting her battle with bipolar disorder and substance abuse. Alla shares the remarkable strength it took to break free from cycles of self-destructive behavior, demonstrating how she turned pain into purpose to inspire and empower others seeking their own path to freedom.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Immigrating from communist Russia in the 70s to the United States as a child, the culture shock of American life, and the struggle to find her Jewish identity.The lack of exposure to healthy relationships in childhood, leading to an unconscious attraction to and marriage with an abusive, narcissistic man.How an abusive partner can “groom” someone into stripping, and the internal struggle and body comparison within the strip club environment.The profound turning point to leave the abusive marriage after a life-threatening physical assault, which stripped away fear and necessitated a choice for survival.The path of self-medication with drugs and alcohol, having a nervous breakdown, seeking therapy, and receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.The vital realization of needing to break free from codependent relationships to discover a sense of self-worth and identity: “Who am I by myself? Or that I'm enough by myself.”Candid discussion on the heavy stigma and misconceptions surrounding the stripping industry, and the decision to live authentically in her truth, regardless of judgment.The personal reconciliation of Jewish faith and a past life as a stripper, asserting that one's faith and identity are separate from their profession.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Stripping, Judaism, and Survival Inside an Abusive Marriage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvK8ZSoiTIU&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨
Transitioning out of the military is harder than you think, and the standard briefs from TAPS rarely cover the reality of what's coming. In this episode, I'm sharing the eight things that blindsided me when I took off the uniform, from financial reality checks to the loss of identity. This is the no-B.S. guide to preparing for the "dark times" so you don't just survive the transition, but thrive in it. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:53) - The financial reality check: Why you need a 6-month safety net (01:48) - Why "getting out" is not a plan (and how to make one) (04:00) - Stripping away the rank: Figuring out who you actually are (05:39) - Replacing the mission: How to find a new purpose (08:48) - The VA Loan hack: Buy your home one year before you leave (09:59) - Building a new community from scratch (12:50) - Losing your tribe: Why the transition hurts more than you expect (13:37) - The Dark Times: Preparing for the mental battle (14:33) - The "Nature Prescription" for mental health struggles (15:30) - Finding your new tribe and embracing your true self About the Show On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. Resources & Links Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide Connect with David Pere Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Frommilitarytomillionaire?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/militaryrei TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire
Jason Jay Smart is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. Due to his work with the democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin, Smart was made persona non grata for life by Russia in 2010. Jason is a Special Correspondent at the Kyiv Post. It's the state of US support for Ukraine that we will discuss today.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------LINKS:https://jasonjaysmart.com/ https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/5 https://americanpoliticalservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/jasonjaysmarthttps://twitter.com/officejjsmart ----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------
Friend and fellow sobriety author Kristin Casey hangs with us to talk about her books, CASEY DANCER: A MEMOIR OF DATING, STRIPPING AND A LITTLE HOT YOGA and ROCK MONSTER: MY LIFE WITH JOE WALSH, and much more. We talk about what our relationships were like before and after getting sober. Spoiler: once we learned to like ourselves, our standards got higher and our own needs took priority. Check out all things Lisa and all things Anna.
Distant water fishing fleets are operating just beyond national borders, pulling massive amounts of squid from the ocean with almost no rules, and this episode asks a simple but urgent question: can the new high seas treaty stop ecological collapse before it is too late? Off the coast of Argentina, hundreds of vessels gather in international waters to exploit a regulatory loophole, threatening a keystone species that supports whales, seabirds, and entire food webs. What happens here does not stay here, it affects global fisheries, biodiversity, and the seafood on our plates. High seas squid fishing has exploded in recent years, with satellite data showing fishing effort increasing dramatically while oversight remains weak. In this episode, I break down how squid fuel marine ecosystems, why their short life cycle makes them especially vulnerable, and how unregulated fishing in places like Mile 201 puts the entire South Atlantic at risk. I also explain what the new high seas treaty actually does, what it cannot do, and why enforcement and political will matter more than headlines. High seas treaty 2026 is often described as historic, but one surprising and deeply emotional insight from this episode is that the treaty does not automatically stop overfishing. It creates a toolset, not a safety net. Without coordinated action, transparency, and pressure on distant water fleets, the ocean could continue to be emptied in plain sight, even under a new global agreement. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Help fund a new seagrass podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/seagrass Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Mastering Engineering Joe Caithness. Joe has worked on mastering the soundtrack music for games such as Borderlands, and Tekken, the soundtracks for the Netflix movie Close, bands such as Don Martin 3 and Palooka 5. In this episode we discuss Pro Audio Minimalism.In This Episode, We Discuss:Pro audio minimalism focuses on efficiency and workflow.Post-pandemic, many have adapted to home studios.Stripping down gear can lead to better productivity.Quality of work is not determined by the amount of gear.The bell curve illustrates the journey of audio engineers.Social media can exacerbate gear obsession.It's important to focus on skills rather than equipment.Minimalism can reduce stress in the creative process.Finding balance in audio engineering is crucial.Personal interests outside of audio can influence spending. Being debt-free allows for better control over finances.Intentional communication can streamline workflows and reduce confusion.Minimalism in workflow can lead to increased efficiency.Decluttering can help identify unnecessary subscriptions and expenses.Applying minimalism to business practices can enhance focus and productivity.The thrill of the hunt can lead to unnecessary clutter if not managed.Intentional equipment purchases can prevent buyer's remorse.Every purchase has a domino effect on workflow and finances.Embracing whimsy can make minimalism enjoyable and fulfilling.Sharing resources can benefit others and reduce personal clutter.Links and Show Notes:Joe's SiteJoe on WCA #329Matt's Rant: Credits:Guest: Joe CaithnessHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith
Should I Really Become An ENTREPRENEUR? In this episode of Join Up Dots, we respond to a listener standing at the crossroads between job security and earning their own income. Stripping away the online hype, we explore the real truth about entrepreneurship – the freedom and the fear, the pride and the pressure, the growth and the loneliness. This is an honest, from-the-heart look at what it really costs emotionally and mentally to build something of your own, and why responsibility always comes before freedom. If you've ever felt the pull to work for yourself but worried about the uncertainty, this episode will help you see the full picture before you leap. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. #JoinUpDots #EntrepreneurLife #RealBusiness #EarnYourOwnIncome #StartupReality #MindsetMatters #BusinessTruths Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!
Salma Hindy can tell you ALL about the Secret Sex Lives of Muslim Women. Daughter of an Imam, Salma has been on a breakout of sexual freedom, expression, and experimentation over the last few years. She tore off her hijab and started smooching women and saying naughty things into a microphone in public. Salma Hindy is even excited about The Naked Comedy Show! This is a fun one so I kept the intro as short as I could.Mentioned:01/08 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/197783731565301/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/191856157230902/14 - Philly - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979912101393Follow Salma Hindy!Podcast: The Secret Sex Lives of Muslim WomenInstagram: @salma.hindyTikTok: @salma.hindyAlbum: Born on 9/11Follow Billy!Instagram: @billyprocidajrTikTok: @TheBillyProcidaThreads: @billyprocidajrBlueSky: @thebillyprocida0nlyFans: @callmebillyMoney StuffVenmo: @BillyProcidaCash App: $manwhorepodPayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.comBecome an Official Fanwhore on Patreon at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcastGet your books and e-books through an independent bookstore at http://manwhorepod.com/bookshopMake new friends in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discordEmail your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com.Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's podcast, we have another listener question, asking about how we can keep our femininity so strongly in a world that deems it weak. Femininity is your superpower, ladies! Tune in to hear how you can harness it for good.For Ad Free Listening click here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/drmichelle/subscribeFollow Me On Instagram: @DrMichelleDafShop my fragrance: https://www.fineforever.com/Use this exclusive code for 20% off of your purchase: “DRDAF”
STRIPPING THE GUNS FOR A SUICIDE MISSION Colleague James M. Scott. For the March 9th raid, LeMayordered bombers stripped of all guns and ammunition to carry more incendiaries and prevent friendly fire in the dark. Crews viewed this low-level entry into a heavily defended city as a suicide mission, with predictions of 70% casualties. LeMay bypassed his superiors, not informing Washington or Brigadier General Norstad until the planes were nearly launching. The target was Asakusa, a dense residential district home to 135,000 people per square mile. The objective was to create a self-sustaining firestorm that would act as its own weather system. NUMBER 5 1945 OKINAWA
Paige confronts Hannah about her appearance on Fallon and we're normalizing women being grumpy.subscribe to our newsletterget merchwatch our youtube series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.