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Salesforce renamed Commerce Cloud to Agentforce Commerce and calls this its biggest release in years. Rebrand, or substance? Nitin Mangtani makes the case.Every enterprise vendor is bolting "agentic" onto its roadmap this year. Salesforce went further and renamed the whole product. Nitin Mangtani, who runs Commerce and Retail Cloud, came on to defend the release line by line.We get into Storefront Next, the new storefront meant to serve both the merchant who wants clicks and prompts out of the box and the developer writing code with AI-native tools. The agentic layer: a search engine built on shopper intent instead of keywords, native chat, a ChatGPT catalog integration going live in June, and a shopper agent that's supposed to behave like the associate you'd get in a good store. The B2B story the B2C headlines tend to bury, including round-trip quoting, multicart, and a buying flow that runs on WhatsApp. And modern POS, where the bet is that systems nobody has rethought in twenty years are finally worth rebuilding.Nitin came in through the PredictSpring acquisition two years ago and ran Google's shopping team back in the early 2000s, so he's watched the discovery layer move before. His line throughout: technology for its own sake is worthless. Tie it to ROI and a better customer experience, or don't ship it.So I pushed on the question every merchant on the platform is actually asking. Hear Agentforce Commerce, Storefront Next, and a ChatGPT integration in the same week, and what changes for you, and how soon? Listen and decide whether the rebrand earns the airtime.The Watson Weekly interview is sponsored by Avalara - the agentic AI platform automating global tax and compliance for leading eCommerce brands. For more details: https://avalaratax.watsonweekly.com.
Have you ever watched your child struggle with something and immediately felt the urge to step in?Maybe they couldn't find the right words in a conversation.Maybe they were frustrated by homework.Maybe they forgot something important.Maybe they felt nervous before an event.Maybe they were disappointed by a friendship.Or maybe they were standing on a stool trying to fill up their own water bottle, taking twice as long as it would take you.Maybe they were struggling to zip their jacket.Order their own meal.Ask the question themselves.Carry the bag.Tie the shoe.And before they even had a chance to work through it, you were already reaching for a solution.Explaining. Fixing. Helping. Rescuing.If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Chances are, when it's happening in real time, you don't even realize you're doing it.Because watching our children struggle is uncomfortable.Personally, I think it's often harder to watch your child struggle than it is to face your own struggles.We love them. We want to protect them. We want to spare them unnecessary pain. We want to make things easier when we can.Sometimes we see the obstacle before they do. Sometimes we see their potential and all the possibilities that lie ahead, and because we can spot the roadblock coming, we want to clear it before they ever reach it.The motivation is beautiful. It's love.We love them so much that we want to spare them heartache. Frustration. Disappointment. Embarrassment. Failure. We want to cushion the fall before it ever happens.And honestly, this is something I think about all the time with Sledge.As a special-needs parent, this question carries an extra layer for me. There are moments when helping is absolutely necessary. Moments when support, advocacy, therapy, and intervention matter deeply.But there are also moments when I find myself asking:Am I helping because he truly needs help? Or am I helping because I'm uncomfortable watching him struggle?Because if I'm honest, there are times when Sledge has proven himself far more capable than I expected.He adapts.He perseveres.He figures things out.He keeps trying.And over and over again, he reminds me that capability is often built in the very moments we're tempted to step in.Lately I've been wondering something.What if, in our effort to help, we occasionally step in too soon?What if some of the very experiences we're trying to save our children from are the experiences that would help them discover what they're capable of?What if every time we rush in before they actually need us, we unintentionally communicate a message we never meant to send?Not, “I've got you.”But, “I don't think you've got this.”What if our constant rescuing quietly teaches them to doubt their own resilience?To question their ability to problem-solve?To believe that discomfort is something to escape rather than something they can move through?Because confidence isn't built when someone else always does it for us.Confidence is built when we discover that we can do hard things.That we can recover.That we can adapt.That we can try again.That we can survive disappointment.That we can face challenges and keep moving forward.That God has equipped us for more than we realize.Even if we fall.Even if it's messy.Even if it takes longer than we'd like.Even if the water bottle spills all over the floor.That's why I was so excited to sit down with my friends Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss their new book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.Get all the notes and resources on from this podcast at cleerelystated.substack.com and join the community!
Šoreiz raidījumā Piespēle runājam par Latvijas basketbolam vēsturisko 2026. gada 7. jūniju. Todien Latvijas vīriešu 3x3 basketbola izlase kļuva par Pasaules kausa ieguvējiem. Šī trofeja bija vienīgā, ko Latvijas izlasei šajā basketbola atzarā vēl nekad nebija izdevies izcīnīt. Pasaules 3x3 basketbola vēsturē tagad ir tikai divi spēlētāji, kuriem ir visi iespējamie lielie tituli - olimpiskais zelts, Pasaules kauss, Eiropas kauss un Pasaules tūres kopvērtējuma uzvara. Tie ir latvieši Nauris Miezis un Kārlis Lasmanis. Raidījuma lielajā sarunā kopā ar Nauri Miezi rezumējam Pasaules kausa izcīņas nedēļu Varšavā, bet profesionālu vērtējumu ar skatu no malas sniedz Tokijas olimpisko spēļu čempions Agnis Čavars. Nedēļas notikumu izlasē: Sācies Pasaules kausa finālturnīrs futbolā - čempionāta saimniekiem divas uzvaras un neizšķirts; Latvijas futbola izlasei fiasko Baltijas kausā; Jūrmalā noslēdzies Pasaules tūres trešā līmeņa posms pludmales volejbolā - čempionu tronī kāpa Tīna Graudiņa/Anastasija Samoilova un Edgars Točs/Gustavs Auziņš; ULEB Eirokausā basketbolā spēlēs Rīgas “Zeļļi”, savukārt Latvijas čempionus no Valmieras atstāj galvenais treneris Kaspars Vecvagars.
This is it, Fellows and Girls! The first episode of Condensed Bat-Supe! The Man of Steel is going it alone for now, as we present some of his more exciting and important solo adventures! In this edition of Condensed Bat-Supe! we'll discover the humble beginnings of The Man of Steel as presented on Radio! You'll notice several alterations to the origin story as we've come to know it, and get to experience his first adventure as a mild-mannered reporter! Tie on your capes and join us! Plus, we've got a Bat-Supe Extra Helping featuring a fun (and timely?) episode of The Six Shooter!
https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 1 Peter 5, where Peter calls the church to clothe itself with humility. The younger are called to learn from the wisdom of the elders, and all believers are called to put on the servant-hearted humility of Jesus—the kind of humility that kneels, serves, washes feet, and points every life back to Christ.Peter gives a sobering warning: God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Pride puts us in opposition to God, but humility positions us to receive His grace. So today, read 1 Peter 5 and choose humility. Tie it around your life like a servant's apron, serve others well, and let your life show the humble love of Jesus.
Rotko muzejā Daugavpilī vasaras izstāžu sezonā apmeklētājiem iespējams aplūkot izstādes, kuras veidojuši mākslinieki no Latvijas, Lietuvas, Ķīnas un Dienvidāfrikas. Laikmetīgās fotogrāfijas, glezniecības un keramikas medijos risinātās izstādes aptver plašu tēmu loku. Bet sezonas centrālais notikums ir fotomākslinieka Rodžera Ballena izstāde, kas aptver vairāk nekā piecdesmit viņa radošā darba gadus. Mākslinieku izvaicā Megija Kriviša. Rodžers Ballens (Roger Ballen) ir viens no pazīstamākajiem laikmetīgajiem fotogrāfiem, kurš dzimis 1950. gadā Ņujorkā, bet kopš 20. gadsimta 80. gadiem dzīvo un strādā Dienvidāfrikā. Viņa darbs sākotnēji bija dokumentāls – viņš fotografēja nelielas Dienvidāfrikas pilsētiņas un to iedzīvotājus. Vēlāk viņa stils būtiski mainījās un kļuva daudz mākslinieciskāks un inscenētāks. Mākslinieka fotogrāfijās sastopami cilvēki, dzīvnieki, zīmējumi un tēli, kas vienlaikus šķiet gan pazīstami, gan sveši. Vairāk nekā piecdesmit gadus mākslinieks pētījis cilvēka zemapziņu. Tieši šim pasaules redzējumam veltīta viņa retrospekcija. Rotko muzeja vasaras sezonas izstādes apmeklētājus gaida līdz pat 30. augustam.
Today I am talking with returning guest Peter Ross who was, until recently, the Principal Librarian at the City of London's Guildhall Library. His fantastic book called Insatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London, published by the Bodleian Library was published last month, May 2026. Today we are talking about the collections in the Guildhall Library, which is a staggering 600 years old.We mention quite a few books and collections, but there are links in the shownotes, and there will be images on the accompanying blog post, so do check that out too.We talk about the history of the library and how it got some of its collections such as the Elizabeth David collection, but also some of the lesser known ones such as the Robert Miller collection, the splendiferous feast put on for James I by the Merchant Tailors, the importance of the author's voice when it comes to writing popular cookery books, Hannah Glasse's sauerkraut, and Elizabeth David's Fanny Cradock avoidance techniques, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get some bonus material where we discuss the Hannah Glasse recipes that don't work, the Worshipful Company of Brewers, poisonous pears in pewter pots and more.The Guildhall LibraryInsatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London by Peter RossPeter will be at the Chalke History Festival on 27 June 2024 talking about Georgian FeastingAccompanying blog post on British Food: A HistorySeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.The mixing and sound engineering were done by Thomas Ndinas of The Delicious Legacy podcastIf you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeThe Guildhall Library CollectionsThe Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy by Hannah GlasseThe Closet of the Eminently Learned Sir Kenelme Digby kt. OpenedChoice and experimented receipts in physick and chirurgery by Kenelm DigbyLi tre trattati on Abebooks for a mere £12,500A Creative List of Meat Carving Terms from the Middle AgesPrevious pertinent podcast episodesEating Out in Georgian London with Peter RossFanny Cradock with Kevin GeddesEarly Television Cookbooks and Tie-ins with Kevin GeddesThe English Table with Jill Norman50 Years of 'English Food' by Jane Grigson with Sam Bilton, Annie Gray, Ivan Day & Jill Norman18th Century Female Cookery Writers with the Delicious Legacy PodcastPrevious pertinent blog postsCharles Darwin and the OwlNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
"Ho solo eseguito gli ordini", "Me lo ha chiesto il capo", "Non potevo fare diversamente". Quante volte usiamo l'obbedienza come scudo per fuggire dalle nostre responsabilità? In questa puntata di Pensiero Stupendo, Matteo Saudino ci guida nel cuore oscuro del potere. Dal "no" di ANTIGONE alla scandalosa "servitù volontaria" di LA BOÉTIE, fino all'agghiacciante esperimento di MILGRAM e alla "banalità del male" di HANNAH ARENDT. Un viaggio per scoprire che il tiranno non ha forza se noi smettiamo di sostenerlo e che, come insegnava DON MILANI, disobbedire agli ordini ingiusti è l'unico atto veramente umano e politico che ci resta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pats autors šo grāmatu nav saucis par "Pentameronu", bet pēc analoģijas ar "Dekameronu" šis Džambatistas Baziles "Stāstu stāsts jeb Laika kavēklis mazajiem" ir iegājis pasaules literatūrā tieši ar šādu nosaukumu. Vai šīs pasakas radušās no mutvārdu stāstiem? Vai Baziles fantāzijā? Un kā šie pasaku tēli, tipi un sižeti ceļojuši laikā un telpā? Tie ir jautājumi, par kuriem diskutē pasaku pētnieki. "Pentameronā" piecās dienās sievietes ar dīvainiem vārdiem stāsta pasakas. "Pentameronam" ir mānīgs apakšvirsraksts, ka tie ir stāsti mazajiem. Barokālās asprātības, gan augstie, gan viszemākie valodas slāņi, reālas un izdomātas ģeogrāfiskas vietas, seksualitāte un incests – tas, protams, nemaz nav viss "Pentamerona" arsenāls. "Pentameronu" no senneapoliešu un itāļu valodas tulkojusi Dāce Meiere, skrupulozais redaktors Arturs Hansons šoreiz mazliet arī lasa par blusu; bet pasaku pētnieks Guntis Pakalns, kurš rakstījis zinātniskos komentārus, ieskicē pasaku "biogrāfijas" un brīnumainos ceļus pasaulē. Džambatisatas Baziles "Pentamerona" latviešu izdevuma smalko ietērpu veidojis mākslinieks Aleksejs Muraško, izdevis Jāņa Rozes apgāds. Starp citu – klausītājiem ar ļoti smalkām ausīm iesakām klausīties tikai Baziles augstās valodas slāņus (ja tas vien būtu iespējams). Smalki ļaudis var klejot šajos tekstos kopā ar Hērakleitu un Zaratustru, jo autors ir izglītots cilvēks un galminieks. Visiem pārējiem dota iespēja klejot pa visiem 17. gadsimta barokālajiem laika kavēkļa labirintiem. Raidījumu atbalsta:
1 My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. 5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; 7 which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, 8 provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. 9 How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep— 11 so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man. 12 A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth, 13 who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers, 14 in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord. 15 Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. 16 There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. 20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, 24 to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue. 25 Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. 26 For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life. 27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned? 28 Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? 29 So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished. 30 Men don't despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry, 31 but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house. 32 He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul. 33 He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts. Listen Donate Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast
Deuteronomy 6 v 5-9 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. 8 Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.
Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents Roberts Grinbergs uzskata, ka kultūrvēsturiskais mantojums nav tikai stāsts par pagātni. Tas ir arī par cilvēkiem, kuri šodien glābj, atjauno un piešķir jaunu dzīvi pilīm un muižām, veidojot tās par kultūras, tūrisma un kopienu centriem. Latvijā nav viena precīza skaita, kas atbildētu uz jautājumu, cik pilu un muižu valstī ir bijis. Gadsimtu gaitā tās pārbūvētas, paplašinātas, apvienotas vai zudušas, taču kultūrvēsturiskais mantojums joprojām saglabājas daudzviet Latvijā. Par tā nozīmi, saglabāšanas izaicinājumiem un cilvēkiem, kuri vēsturiskajām ēkām dod otru elpu, intervijā Lienei Jakovļevai stāsta Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents Roberts Grinbergs. Vēsture nav pagātne – tā ir šodienas stāsts Lai gan no malas var šķist, ka interese par pilīm un muižām saistīta tikai ar pagātnes izpēti, Roberts Grinbergs uzsver – šī joma ir pārsteidzoši dinamiska. «Man tas ir stāsts par to, kā mūsdienu notikumus un procesus ieraudzīt caur vēsturisko notikumu prizmu,» atzīst Roberts Grinbergs. Nesen viņš atgriezies no Vācijas, kur apmeklējis Meklenburgas un Pomerānijas reģiona pilis un muižas. Šādi braucieni ļauj salīdzināt Baltijas un Vācijas pieredzi, vērot līdzīgas attīstības tendences un meklēt kopīgus risinājumus kultūras mantojuma saglabāšanā. No padomju laika posta līdz atjaunošanas stāstiem Daudzas Latvijas muižas un pilis padomju gados tika pielāgotas pavisam citām vajadzībām – tajās ierīkoja skolas, saimniecības ēkas vai citas institūcijas. Tomēr Roberts Grinbergs uzsver, ka daudz kas ir atkarīgs no cilvēkiem. Ja vietējie iedzīvotāji spējuši novērtēt ēku kultūrvēsturisko nozīmi, mantojums saglabājies. Turpretī citviet tas ticis iznīcināts vai zaudēts. Taču arī šķietami pazudušas vērtības mēdz atgriezties. Nereti šķūņos, bēniņos vai saimniecības ēkās tiek atrastas vēsturiskas mēbeles, mākslas darbi vai citi priekšmeti, kas desmitgadēm ilgi bijuši aizmirsti. «Nekas nav zudis. Tas viss vēl ir tepat, tikai dažkārt uz laiku pazudis no cilvēku apziņas,» uzskata Grinbergs. Pēdējo 25 gadu laikā – būtisks izrāviens Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācija šogad atzīmē 25 gadu jubileju. Atskatoties uz paveikto, asociācijas prezidents secina, ka ceturtdaļgadsimta laikā notikušas ievērojamas pārmaiņas. Divtūkstošo gadu sākumā tikai veidojās izpratne, ka kultūrvēsturiska ēka var kļūt par tūrisma galamērķi. Starp pirmajiem veiksmīgajiem piemēriem Roberts Grinbergs min Kukšu muižu, kas kļuva par vienu no pionieriem kultūras tūrisma un viesmīlības jomā. Vēlāk attīstības impulsu deva arī Rīgas koka apbūves kvartālu atjaunošana, īpaši Kalnciema kvartāls, kas iedvesmoja cilvēkus pievērsties vēsturisko ēku atdzimšanai arī ārpus galvaspilsētas. Par vienu no veiksmīgākajiem jaunākās paaudzes piemēriem Grinbergs sauc Abgunstes muižu, kas pēdējos gados kļuvusi par populāru kultūras un pasākumu norises vietu. Jauna tendence – muižas atjauno draugu kopienas Pēdējos gados parādījusies vēl viena tendence – vēsturisko ēku atjaunošanā iesaistās nevis viens īpašnieks, bet draugu un domubiedru grupas. Šādos projektos cilvēki apvieno resursus un idejas, veidojot koprades telpas, kultūras centrus un dažādus sabiedriskus projektus. «Nav svarīgi, vai tur ir viesnīca, restorāns vai vienkārši dzīvojamā telpa. Galvenais, ka mantojums tiek saglabāts,» uzsver Grinbergs. Kad bijušie skolēni glābj savu skolu Īpaši emocionāli esot stāsti par vēsturiskajās muižās ierīkotajām skolām. Demogrāfisko pārmaiņu dēļ daudzas lauku skolas tiek slēgtas, taču arvien biežāk bijušie skolotāji vai absolventi nevēlas pieļaut, ka viņu skolas ēka aiziet bojā. Viņi iegādājas ēkas, iesaistās to apsaimniekošanā vai palīdz attīstīt tūrisma un kultūras aktivitātes. «Kamēr ir cilvēki, kuriem šīs vietas rūp, tikmēr būs arī nākotne šiem objektiem,» saka Roberts Grinbergs. No Ventspils līdz doktora studijām mākslas vēsturē Pats Roberts Grinbergs sevi dēvē par kurzemnieku ar dziļām saknēm. Viņa dzimtas vēsture saistīta ar Popes muižas apkārtni, taču interese par muižām un vēsturi nav radusies bērnībā. Tieši pretēji – bērnībā viņš Popes muižu uztvēris vienkārši kā skolas ēku. Pēc studijām kultūras vadībā un menedžmentā viņš turpināja izglītību vēsturē, bet šobrīd studē doktorantūrā mākslas vēsturē. «Man ir svarīgi redzēt šo tēmu daudzpusīgi. Muižniecības vēsture nav tikai vēsture – tā ir arī arhitektūra, māksla, mūzika un cilvēku stāsti,» viņš skaidro. Kā divi dzīvokļi Ķengaragā papildināja Rundāles pils muzeju Viens no pēdējo gadu neparastākajiem Roberta Grinberga profesionālajiem stāstiem saistīts ar grāmatu kolekcionāru Konstantīnu Tihomirniju. Pēc kolekcionāra nāves viņa mantinieku rīcībā palika vairāk nekā 6000 vērtīgu sējumu, kas glabājās divos dzīvokļos Ķengaragā. Grinbergs rosināja Rundāles pils muzejam uzsākt sarunas ar ģimeni, un rezultātā visa kolekcija nonāca muzeja krājumā. Pētot grāmatas, atklājās, ka tajās ir ievērojami vairāk Kurzemes hercoga Pētera Bīrona bibliotēkas eksemplāru, nekā iepriekš bija zināms. «Muzejs bija patiesi pārsteigts. Tas bija nozīmīgs papildinājums Latvijas kultūras mantojumam,» viņš stāsta. Vēl daudz kas gaida atklāšanu Roberts Grinbergs ir pārliecināts, ka daudz vērtību joprojām atrodas privātās mājās, bēniņos un šķūņos. Tieši tāpēc publiskie stāsti par atrastajiem priekšmetiem nereti iedvesmo arī citus pārskatīt ģimenes mantojumu un meklēt vēstures liecības savā īpašumā. Viņš min piemēru par ģimeni Saulkrastos, kas muzejam nodevusi vēsturiskas bīdermeijera mēbeles, kuras gadiem ilgi glabājušās mājās bez skaidras izpratnes par to vērtību. Ne visas muižas sagaida glābējus Tomēr situācija nav tikai optimistiska. Latvijā joprojām ir daudz pamestu un degradētu kultūras pieminekļu. Nereti īpašnieki gadiem gaida iespēju objektus pārdot par ievērojami augstāku cenu, neveicot nekādus saglabāšanas darbus. «Potenciāls ir milzīgs, bet īpašnieki dažkārt gaida labākus laikus. Tā rodas situācija – pašam nevajag, bet citiem arī netiek dota iespēja,» saka Grinbergs. Piļu un muižu festivāls aicina doties ceļā Vasarā Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācija turpina tradicionālo piļu un muižu apceļošanas iniciatīvu, kas šogad pārtapusi par festivālu. Apmeklētāji tiek aicināti ne tikai iepazīt kultūrvēsturiskos objektus, bet arī veidot foto galerijas un dalīties savos iespaidos. Fotogrāfijās jāfiksē noteikti elementi – piemēram, pils tornis, muižas kaķis, kamīns vai citi organizatoru izvirzītie objekti. «Svarīgi ir vienkārši doties ceļā. Daudzas vietas vēl aizvien gaida savus atklājējus,» saka Roberts Grinbergs. Kultūras mantojums ir cilvēku stāsts Runājot par nākotni, Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents uzsver, ka kultūras mantojuma saglabāšana nav tikai īpašnieku vai muzeju uzdevums. Tajā var iesaistīties ikviens – arhitekts, vēsturnieks, uzņēmējs vai vienkārši interesents, kurš vēlas palīdzēt ar zināšanām, laiku vai atbalstu. «Varbūt nevajag pašam kļūt par muižas īpašnieku. Pietiek paskatīties apkārt, iesaistīties un palīdzēt saglabāt to, kas mums jau ir,» viņš saka.
Homília z Kaplnky 31.05.2026Nemôžeme ignorovať fakt, že ochrana ľudských práv je vystavená vážnemuohrozeniu. Tie práva sú deklarované v čisto formálnom zmysle, zatiaľ čo technologický proces pokračuje v skrytom či zjavnom narúšaní základov hodnoty človeka a ľudskej dôstojnosti. V dobe umelej inteligencie, keď je novými formami dehumanizácie ohrozená samotná hodnota človeka, našou naliehavou povinnosťou je, v tom najhlbšom zmysel slova, zostať skutočným človekom.– Pápež Lev XIVSlovo: Daniel PastirčákČítanie z Biblie: Daniel LacoNahrávka: András Cséfalvay
Papīram var dot dzīvību ne tikai no tā salokot origami dzīvnieciņu. To var iekustināt arī tam vienkārši pieskaroties un sekojot impulsiem, kas to virza kustībā uz priekšu. Tieši tā šis materiāls mijiedarbojas ar cilvēka ķermeni performancē “Atlobīšanās”. Materiālā kustību performance ir daļa no režisores Māras Gaņģes ilgāka mākslinieciski pētnieciskā procesa. Viņa pamazām izstrādā doktora darbu, kuru vēlas saistīt ar to, kā veidojas cilvēka attiecības ar materialitāti. Kā papīrs pārņem cilvēku, liekot dzīvajam ķermenim sekot it kā nedzīvajām loksnēm?
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"Neatliekamās sarunas" viešņa - Mazās Mežotnes pils saimniece, tēlniece Regīna Deičmane. Uzzinām, kā sākusies Mazās Mežotnes pils vasaras sezona un kādas solās būt Pētera Vaska 80. dzimšanas dienai veltītās "Svinības" 6. jūnijā, kurās piedalīsies krietns mūziķu pulks, un kurām sagatavoti sen nedzirdēti un nedaudz piemirsti instrumentālie skaņdarbi un dziesmas. Kas tie būs, paliks noslēpums līdz pat koncerta sākumam... Sarunā - arī par pārējiem Mazajā Mežotnes pilī plānotajiem vasaras koncertiem, par Pētera Vaska fonda darbību un vēl citām ārpusmuzikālām norisēm šajā kultūrvietā. Regīna stāsta arī par rosību darbību atjaunojušajā Mežotnes pilī, kur 6. jūnijā tiks atvērta vēsturiska izstāde "Mūzu galms. Kurzemes hercogienes Dorotejas salons Lēbihavas pilī Ernsta Velkera karikatūrās". Regīna Deičmane: Pētera Vaska jubilejai veltītā koncerta "Svinības" ideja radās pusotru gadu atpakaļ, tiekoties ar Juri Vaivodu. Viņam bija nodoms iet un skatīt, kādas un kur vēl varētu būt saglabājušās Pētera Vaska radītas notis, kuras nav lietā liktas ļoti sen. Mani šī ideja ārkārtīgi uzrunāja, jo sapratu - jā, jubilejas koncertu būs ļoti daudz, ļoti skaisti, īpaši, visi veltīti Pēterim Vaskam viņa jubilejā, bet mums ir jāveido kaut kas atšķirīgs. Pirmkārt, mums ir kamerzāle, mēs nevaram aicināt lielu sastāvu. Mums ir daudz un interesanti kamermūzikas koncerti bijuši, bet šis, ar tik lielu un daudzveidīgu sastāvu, būs arī mums liels izaicinājums. Taču tieši tas man šķita interesanti un uzrunājoši. Gribējās, lai arī pats Pēteris var dzirdēt kaut ko citādu un lai tās arī viņam būtu svētku sajūtas un svinības. Tā kā piedalās tik daudz mūziķu un aktieru, dzima nosaukums “Svinības”. Rūta Paula: Koncertam ir apakšvirsraksts vai moto “Sen nedzirdēti un nedaudz piemirsti instrumentālie skaņdarbi un dziesmas”, tātad notiks gan spēlēšana, gan dziedāšana. Kas būs šajā kuplajā mūziķu pulkā? Regīna Deičmane: Es, protams, vienmēr vēlos, lai piedalītos tie, kas pie mums jau ir bijuši, kam ir bijusi iespēja daudz spēlēt Pētera Vaska mūziku. Tie ir Magdalēna Geka, Daniils Bulajevs, Guna Šnē, Jevgēnija Frolova, Mikus Bāliņš, Amanda Tauriņa, Matīss Eisaks, Guntis Kuzma, Agnese Egliņa, Jenss Emīls Holms un Artūrs Noviks. Tā kā sadarbojamies ar Juri Vaivodu, dabiska doma bija, ka noteikti ir vajadzīgs arī jaunais, brīnišķīgais Dailes 10. studijas vokālistu sastāvs. Aicināti ir Agate Grīnhofa, Katrīna Altenberga, Ralfs Puzāns un nu jau Lielo mūzikas balvu guvušais Eduards Rediko. Taču zvaizgnes vēl saslēdzās tā, ka mums būs arī divi ļoti slaveni aktieri, un tie ir Agnese Budovska un Kārlis Arnolds Avots. Kad iecere radās, vēl nezinājām par lielajiem panākumiem Kannu kinofestivālā un Agneses apbalvojumiem, bet mēs ļoti priecājamies, ka būs mūzika, kas Pēterim Vaskam tapusi jaunībā, un to atskaņos šie jaunie aktieri. Man liekas, tas varētu būt pavisam cits skatījums, citas sajūtas, kā viņi to uztver. Domāju, ka būs ļoti interesanti. Rūta Paula: Paredzu, ka klausītāju interese ir liela! Regīna Deičmane: Man jau nākas domāt, kur lai visus ietilpina (smejas)! Mums ir svarīgi, lai šeit ir cilvēki, kas ir gan Pēterim Vaskam, gan Mežotnei tuvi. Domāju, ka būs jauki pēc tam arī satikties un aprunāties. Liels pārsteigums tas būs arī pašam komponistam. Mēs turam dziļā slepenībā, kuri skaņdarbi izskanēs, kuras notis ir atrastas un digitalizētas. Domāju, ka viņam būs liels, liels pārsteigums. Tāds arī ir mūsu mērķis, tāpēc mēs vairāk par programmu šobrīd neko nevaram teikt, bet paldies “Klasikai”, kuri ierakstīs šo koncertu, un priecājos, ka arī visiem citiem būs pieejams šis koncerts.
Basketbalový život elitných slovenských reprezentantov prináša diametrálne odlišné príbehy a skúsenosti. Tie sa teraz stretli v najnovšej epizóde podcastu Pod košom, ktorým sprevádza Tomáš Kotlárik. Do štúdia ŠPORT.sk prijala pozvanie dvojica hráčov, ktorí momentálne pôsobia v úplne iných basketbalových vesmíroch.Na jednej strane sedí skúsený svetobežník Mário Ihring, ktorý po angažmánoch v Taliansku, Poľsku či Nemecku momentálne prežíva špecifickú atmosféru v Slovinsku a čelí tvrdej balkánskej náture. Na strane druhej je mladý talent Timotej Malovec, ktorý mieri na prestížnu univerzitu Kansas State a naplno zažíva americký univerzitný systém NCAA, v ktorom sa točia obrovské marketingové peniaze.Balkánske prostredie je známe svojou nekompromisnosťou a obrovským tlakom na výsledky, čo potvrdzuje aj Mário Ihring. Z jeho rozprávania je cítiť, že kultúra v regióne bývalej Juhoslávie neodpúšťa chyby, no ak hráč ukáže charakter a prispôsobí sa, získa si tamojšiu komunitu. O to viac si cení, že rýchlo našiel kľúč, ako si náročných ľudí získať na svoju stranu, pričom rozhodujúcim faktorom bola snaha o domácu komunikáciu.„S manažérom sme mali prvý kontakt po anglicky a hneď ako som mu povedal, že proste ‚pričam‘ (v preklade hovorím, pozn. red.), tak on hneď zmenil. Začal ma brať ako takého domáceho,“ spomína Mário Ihring na moment, ktorý mu ihneď otvoril dvere k rešpektu v novom klube.Úplný protipól k európskemu tlaku a fungovaniu predstavuje život 22-ročného Timoteja Malovca v zámorí. Americký systém sa čoraz viac mení na nekompromisný biznis, a to aj na univerzitnej úrovni vďaka pravidlám NIL, ktoré hráčom umožňujú zarábať na reklamách.Napriek pozlátku, tlaku na budovanie osobnej značky a faktu, že samotné univerzity berú basketbal ako veľkú šou, však mladý Slovák zostáva nohami pevne na zemi a prekvapuje svojím vysoko introvertným prístupom k životu.Namiesto budovania imidžu hviezdy volí radšej absolútne sústredenie. „Ráno sa zobudím, idem na tréning, po tréningu do školy, po škole znova na tréning a potom domáce úlohy, čítam knihy, pozerám filmy,“ opisuje svoj prísny každodenný stereotyp mladý reprezentant, ktorý dokonca funguje bez profilov na sociálnych sieťach.Bohatý rozhovor sa však netočí len okolo klubových povinností v zahraničí. Dvojica otvorene pomenúva aj tvrdú slovenskú realitu a demotiváciu, ktorú prinášajú prázdne domáce tribúny v porovnaní s elektrizujúcou kulisou v Európe či v zámorí.Nádejou na zmenu a akýmsi reštartom diváckeho záujmu má byť blížiaca sa predkvalifikácia na EuroBasket. V rámci nej sa totiž národný tím chystá na výnimočný zápas proti Kosovu na Zimnom štadióne Ondreja Nepelu.Ak vás zaujíma, aké ciele si obaja hráči kladú do budúcnosti, prečo je v Amerike dôležité strážiť si nielen to, čo poviete, ale aj ako to poviete, a akým spôsobom chcú vrátiť slovenský basketbal na svetovú mapu, nenechajte si ujsť mimoriadne úprimnú najnovšiu epizódu podcastu Pod košom na ŠPORT.sk.
Neįvyksta apie 50 proc. visų aukcionų. Ūkininkai sako, kad pirmoji kliūtis – paprasčiausiai nepavyksta užsiregistruoti. Net ir pavykus, dalis aukcionų neįvyksta, nes nesusirenka būtini du dalyviai. Tie, kurie vis dėlto įvyksta, taip pat kelia klausimų – juose dalyvauja vadinamieji „lovos“ ūkininkai, patys žemės nedirbantys, tačiau dažnai aukcionus laimintys. Dirbantys ūkininkai praranda galimybę įsigyti ar išsinuomoti jiems svarbius sklypus. Todėl Nacionalinės žemės tarnybos (NŽT) teiginiai apie sklandžiai veikiančią sistemą, pasak Lietuvos ūkininkų sąjungos vadovo Gedo Špakausko, prasilenkia su realybe.Skaistė Skibiniauskienė, Kaune įkūrusį šunų dresūros mokyklą, kasdien dirba ugdydama žmonių gebėjimus tinkamai elgtis su gyvūnais. Po darbo ji grįžta į vienkiemį Kaišiadorių rajone, kur rūpinasi šeima ir įvairiais gyvūnais. Nors dalį jų perėmė kartu su įsigyta sodyba, laikui bėgant jie tapo svarbia jos kasdienybės dalimi. Gyvendama gamtos apsuptyje, ji vertina ne tik augintinius, bet ir aplink gyvenančią laukinę gyvūniją.Pinigai po kojomis – pasilenk ir pasiimk. Taip apie sraigių rinkimą sako Marytė Birkienė iš Aulelių kaimo, Anykščių rajono.Ved. Kristina Toleikienė
Basketbalový život elitných slovenských reprezentantov prináša diametrálne odlišné príbehy a skúsenosti. Tie sa teraz stretli v najnovšej epizóde podcastu Pod košom, ktorým sprevádza Tomáš Kotlárik. Do štúdia ŠPORT.sk prijala pozvanie dvojica hráčov, ktorí momentálne pôsobia v úplne iných basketbalových vesmíroch.Na jednej strane sedí skúsený svetobežník Mário Ihring, ktorý po angažmánoch v Taliansku, Poľsku či Nemecku momentálne prežíva špecifickú atmosféru v Slovinsku a čelí tvrdej balkánskej náture. Na strane druhej je mladý talent Timotej Malovec, ktorý mieri na prestížnu univerzitu Kansas State a naplno zažíva americký univerzitný systém NCAA, v ktorom sa točia obrovské marketingové peniaze.Balkánske prostredie je známe svojou nekompromisnosťou a obrovským tlakom na výsledky, čo potvrdzuje aj Mário Ihring. Z jeho rozprávania je cítiť, že kultúra v regióne bývalej Juhoslávie neodpúšťa chyby, no ak hráč ukáže charakter a prispôsobí sa, získa si tamojšiu komunitu. O to viac si cení, že rýchlo našiel kľúč, ako si náročných ľudí získať na svoju stranu, pričom rozhodujúcim faktorom bola snaha o domácu komunikáciu.„S manažérom sme mali prvý kontakt po anglicky a hneď ako som mu povedal, že proste ‚pričam‘ (v preklade hovorím, pozn. red.), tak on hneď zmenil. Začal ma brať ako takého domáceho,“ spomína Mário Ihring na moment, ktorý mu ihneď otvoril dvere k rešpektu v novom klube.Úplný protipól k európskemu tlaku a fungovaniu predstavuje život 22-ročného Timoteja Malovca v zámorí. Americký systém sa čoraz viac mení na nekompromisný biznis, a to aj na univerzitnej úrovni vďaka pravidlám NIL, ktoré hráčom umožňujú zarábať na reklamách.Napriek pozlátku, tlaku na budovanie osobnej značky a faktu, že samotné univerzity berú basketbal ako veľkú šou, však mladý Slovák zostáva nohami pevne na zemi a prekvapuje svojím vysoko introvertným prístupom k životu.Namiesto budovania imidžu hviezdy volí radšej absolútne sústredenie. „Ráno sa zobudím, idem na tréning, po tréningu do školy, po škole znova na tréning a potom domáce úlohy, čítam knihy, pozerám filmy,“ opisuje svoj prísny každodenný stereotyp mladý reprezentant, ktorý dokonca funguje bez profilov na sociálnych sieťach.Bohatý rozhovor sa však netočí len okolo klubových povinností v zahraničí. Dvojica otvorene pomenúva aj tvrdú slovenskú realitu a demotiváciu, ktorú prinášajú prázdne domáce tribúny v porovnaní s elektrizujúcou kulisou v Európe či v zámorí.Nádejou na zmenu a akýmsi reštartom diváckeho záujmu má byť blížiaca sa predkvalifikácia na EuroBasket. V rámci nej sa totiž národný tím chystá na výnimočný zápas proti Kosovu na Zimnom štadióne Ondreja Nepelu.Ak vás zaujíma, aké ciele si obaja hráči kladú do budúcnosti, prečo je v Amerike dôležité strážiť si nielen to, čo poviete, ale aj ako to poviete, a akým spôsobom chcú vrátiť slovenský basketbal na svetovú mapu, nenechajte si ujsť mimoriadne úprimnú najnovšiu epizódu podcastu Pod košom na ŠPORT.sk.
Snaha Ombudsmana aby Ústavný súd posúdil podmienky registrácie cirkví sa zmenila na strašenie islamskými mešitami. Paradoxom je, že podnet podala malá kresťanská cirkev. Sme ešte kresťanskou krajinou, keď namiesto Ježišovho posolstva cirkvi bránia mocenský monopol a politici strašia mešitami? Kolaborácia s mocou popiera Ježišov odkaz, tvrdí kňaz Starokatolíckej cirkvi Martin Kováč. Nastal konečne čas na odluku? Verejný ochranca práv napadol Ústavnom súde podmienky na registráciu cirkví a náboženských spoločností. Tie totiž registráciu podmieňujú podpismi 50tich tisícok plnoletých členov - občanov Slovenskej republiky. Podľa ombudsmana ide o “neprimeraný zásah do slobody náboženského vyznania a do práva slobodne prejavovať svoje náboženstvo alebo vieru spoločne s inými“. „Sloboda náboženského vyznania patrí medzi základné piliere demokratickej spoločnosti. Štát môže regulovať podmienky registrácie cirkví a náboženských spoločností, nemôže však nastaviť pravidlá tak prísne, že registrácia sa stane prakticky nedosiahnuteľnou,“ tvrdí Róbert Dobrovodský. Faktom je, že podľa posledného sčítania obyvateľov spĺňa tieto podmienky len 5 denominácií: Rímskokatolícka cirkev, Evanjelická cirkev augsburského vyznania, Gréckokatolícka cirkev, Reformovaná kresťanská cirkev a veľmi tesne aj Pravoslávna cirkev..Boj za slobodu náboženského vyznania sa však zmenil na strašenie mešitami. Koaliční politici však v kroku ombudsmana vidia nebezpečné otváranie dverí islamu. Tento krok pána ombudsmana som skutočne nepochopil a ide sám proti Slovenskej republike,“ vyhlásil minister obrany Róbert Kaliňák. Paradoxom je, že ombudsman svojim podaním reagoval na podnet občianskeho združenia Starokatolíci na Slovensku z januára 2023. Starokatolícka cirkev na Slovensku sa tak ocitla v epicentre sporu o to, kde končia práva veriacich a kde sa začína reštriktívna moc štátu. Hoci ich spoločenstvo v krajine reálne pôsobí, zákonná podmienka 50-tisíc členov z nich robí pre štát „neviditeľných“, bez možnosti uzavrieť sobáš či vyučovať na školách. Kým politici strašia islamským radikalizmom, Starokatolíci sa domáhajú len základnej právnej subjektivity, ktorú majú ich kolegovia v okolitých štátoch už pri stovkách členov.Je slovenský náboženský model skutočne postavený na tradícii, alebo na diskriminácii všetkého, čo nespĺňa masové kvóty? A prečo sa tak bojíme fiktívnych mešít v krajine, kde moslimovia takmer nežijú a už dnes na Slovensku Islam svoje modlitebne má? No a napokon, nenastal už konečne čas na splnenie poslednej požiadavky Verejnosti proti násiliu z Novembra 89 o odluke cirkvi od štátu? Aj s kňazským kolárikom sme tu vydaní na milosť a nemilosť, stačí prekročiť hranice a je to úplne iné. Baháisti či Mormoni to majú, my nie. Je to naozaj nedôstojné. Žiaľ veľké kresťanské cirkvi sa nás vôbec nezastali, hovorí Martin Kováč. Podľa neho hádky o moc a peniaze vo veľkých kresťanských cikvách zatieňujú Ježišovo posolstvo a nastal najvyšší čas na odluku cirkví od štátu. Kresťanstvo je o absolútnej otvorenosti a za touto nenávisťou (aktuálne voči Mešitám) je najmä strach, dodáva Kováč. Ráno Nahlas s kňazom Starokatolíckej cirkvi Martinom Kováčom. Pekný deň a pokoj v duši praje Braňo Dobšinský.
Snaha Ombudsmana aby Ústavný súd posúdil podmienky registrácie cirkví sa zmenila na strašenie islamskými mešitami. Paradoxom je, že podnet podala malá kresťanská cirkev. Sme ešte kresťanskou krajinou, keď namiesto Ježišovho posolstva cirkvi bránia mocenský monopol a politici strašia mešitami? Kolaborácia s mocou popiera Ježišov odkaz, tvrdí kňaz Starokatolíckej cirkvi Martin Kováč. Nastal konečne čas na odluku? Verejný ochranca práv napadol Ústavnom súde podmienky na registráciu cirkví a náboženských spoločností. Tie totiž registráciu podmieňujú podpismi 50tich tisícok plnoletých členov - občanov Slovenskej republiky. Podľa ombudsmana ide o “neprimeraný zásah do slobody náboženského vyznania a do práva slobodne prejavovať svoje náboženstvo alebo vieru spoločne s inými“. „Sloboda náboženského vyznania patrí medzi základné piliere demokratickej spoločnosti. Štát môže regulovať podmienky registrácie cirkví a náboženských spoločností, nemôže však nastaviť pravidlá tak prísne, že registrácia sa stane prakticky nedosiahnuteľnou,“ tvrdí Róbert Dobrovodský. Faktom je, že podľa posledného sčítania obyvateľov spĺňa tieto podmienky len 5 denominácií: Rímskokatolícka cirkev, Evanjelická cirkev augsburského vyznania, Gréckokatolícka cirkev, Reformovaná kresťanská cirkev a veľmi tesne aj Pravoslávna cirkev..Boj za slobodu náboženského vyznania sa však zmenil na strašenie mešitami. Koaliční politici však v kroku ombudsmana vidia nebezpečné otváranie dverí islamu. Tento krok pána ombudsmana som skutočne nepochopil a ide sám proti Slovenskej republike,“ vyhlásil minister obrany Róbert Kaliňák. Paradoxom je, že ombudsman svojim podaním reagoval na podnet občianskeho združenia Starokatolíci na Slovensku z januára 2023. Starokatolícka cirkev na Slovensku sa tak ocitla v epicentre sporu o to, kde končia práva veriacich a kde sa začína reštriktívna moc štátu. Hoci ich spoločenstvo v krajine reálne pôsobí, zákonná podmienka 50-tisíc členov z nich robí pre štát „neviditeľných“, bez možnosti uzavrieť sobáš či vyučovať na školách. Kým politici strašia islamským radikalizmom, Starokatolíci sa domáhajú len základnej právnej subjektivity, ktorú majú ich kolegovia v okolitých štátoch už pri stovkách členov.Je slovenský náboženský model skutočne postavený na tradícii, alebo na diskriminácii všetkého, čo nespĺňa masové kvóty? A prečo sa tak bojíme fiktívnych mešít v krajine, kde moslimovia takmer nežijú a už dnes na Slovensku Islam svoje modlitebne má? No a napokon, nenastal už konečne čas na splnenie poslednej požiadavky Verejnosti proti násiliu z Novembra 89 o odluke cirkvi od štátu? Aj s kňazským kolárikom sme tu vydaní na milosť a nemilosť, stačí prekročiť hranice a je to úplne iné. Baháisti či Mormoni to majú, my nie. Je to naozaj nedôstojné. Žiaľ, veľké kresťanské cirkvi sa nás vôbec nezastali, hovorí Martin Kováč. Podľa neho hádky o moc a peniaze vo veľkých kresťanských cirkvách zatieňujú Ježišovo posolstvo a nastal najvyšší čas na odluku cirkví od štátu. Kresťanstvo je o absolútnej otvorenosti a za touto nenávisťou (aktuálne voči Mešitám) je najmä strach, dodáva Kováč. Ráno Nahlas s kňazom Starokatolíckej cirkvi Martinom Kováčom. Pekný deň a pokoj v duši praje Braňo Dobšinský.
In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Astrid Volzke — runner, photographer, professional stickybeak, and the official photographer behind so many of the iconic images from Delirious West. If you've ever run Delirious, followed the event online, or changed your Facebook profile photo to one of those stunning trail-running shots, chances are Astrid was behind the camera. But this chat isn't just about photography. Astrid shares her story of growing up in Singapore, moving to Western Australia, camping adventures with her family, finding her way into photography, and eventually becoming part of the trail running world. Her journey includes early morning boats with fishermen, newspaper photojournalism, community storytelling, trail running, Birdy's Backyard, and of course, many long days and nights capturing the raw emotion of Delirious West. We talk about how photographing a 200-mile event is an endurance event in itself — the planning, the mental focus, the sleep deprivation, the gear, the editing, the sandy night drives, and the constant decision-making that happens behind the scenes. Astrid says she's either shooting or editing for most of the week, often chasing sunrise, sunset, emotional moments, funny poses, and the gritty reality of what runners go through. Astrid also shares what running means to her personally. She started trail running through a team at Margaret River Ultra, found herself hooked by the people and adventure, and has since become part of the wider ultra-running community in a very unique way — sometimes as a runner, often as the photographer, and always as someone deeply immersed in the story. One of my favourite parts of this conversation is Astrid's reflection on motivation. Her advice is simple and very ZenRUN: You don't have to feel motivated first. You just have to start. Whether it's running, photography, or any creative project, Astrid says momentum often comes after you begin — not before. Tie the shoelaces. Step outside. Pick up the camera. Start with the first step, and the rest often follows. This is a relaxed, funny, behind-the-scenes chat with someone who has seen Delirious West from a perspective most of us never will — behind the lens, in the dark, on the beach, in the dust, at the finish line, and sometimes crying behind the camera. In this episode, we chat about: Growing up in Singapore and moving to Perth as a child How Astrid found photography after realising agribusiness wasn't quite her thing Life as a photojournalist and freelance photographer Why photography is really about storytelling How trail running entered her life The origins of Birdy's Backyard Why photographing Delirious West is its own kind of endurance event The mental load of capturing a multi-day ultra The hilarious runner poses Astrid has captured over the years Why runners don't have to run when they see the photographer The emotion, grit, joy and humanity of 200-mile events Why Astrid would love to run a point-to-point adventure event one day Her simple motivation tip: just start Astrid's Tip for Runners Don't wait until you feel motivated. Just start. Go outside. Take the first step. Begin slowly. Often the motivation comes once you're already moving. And if you're out on course and see Astrid with her camera? You don't have to run. But apparently, most of us do anyway
Mūsu organismam arī ir nepieciešami atelpas brīži. Par to, kā attīrīt organismu un ko tas vispār īsti nozīmē, interesējamies raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Skaidro sertificēta uztura speciāliste Zane Timpare, Zemgales diabēta centra endokrinoloģe Sigita Pastare un infektoloģe, hepatoloģe, Rīgas Stradiņa universitāets docente, Latvijas Infektologu un hepatologu asociacijas pārstāve Sniedze Laivacuma. Kas ir tās lietas, par kurām būtu vērts domāt, ko mēs varbūt darām ne visai pareizi? Sigita Pastare: Es vispirms vēlētos visiem ieteikt atvērt ledusskapi un paskatīties, kas ir pareizi, kas patīk organismam un kas patīk aknām. Kam ir jābūt ledusskapī? Tur jābūt svaigiem dārzeņiem, jo tie ir paši labākie, kas palīdz organismam nenovecot un tā teikt attīrīties. Dārzeņi veicina vēdera izeju, kas arī ir dabisks attīrīšanās process. Daudz draņķu, kam ir jāizvadās normāli ar vēdera izeju un urināciju, ja cilvēks ēd nepareizi, paliek asinīs, cirkulē, var nogulsnēties aknās, var traucēt ar laiku aknu darbībai. Mums Latvijā ir jāiemācās skaisti svinēt svētkus, gan hokeja mačos nelietot tik daudz alu un šašliku vai grilētu gaļu vai desiņas, bet skaistās uzvaras savādāk svinēt. Varbūt nevajag Jāņus svinēt, kā daļa sabiedrības svin, atkal alus un šašliks, jaungada svinības, kur ir kūka un šampanietis. Tieši šīs vielas ir vistraucējošākās, viskaitīgākās aknām, jo tā ir aknām liela slodze. Protams, ja pēc svētkiem cilvēks ēd pareizi un aknas nav galīgi beigtas, ar laiku aknu darbība uzlabojas. Pareizi pagatavoti dārzeņi, mazāk melnās grilētās gaļas, mazāk pusfabrikātu, mazāk tādu produktu, kuru sastāvā ir gan cukurs, gan tauki. Tā ir lieka slodze aknām, kas ar laiku veicina aknu aptaukošanos vai metabolo aknu slimību. Gadiem dzīvojot ar tādu taukainu aknu, rodas citas problēmas, piemēram, cukura diabēts, insulīna rezistence un daudz kas cits.
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“When I started on the project of Necesse, we had maybe thirty sound effects. I've made around 400, 350 sound effects, so it's become much more immersive. You can hear animals when you wander around in the different environments. And just the feedback you get by playing the game, it's quite nice compared to before, which were much more… maybe empty is the right word.” – Rune EskildsenThis week's guest is a media composer, sound designer, and drummer based in Denmark. He writes music and builds sonic identities across formats, from commercials and podcast jingles to film scores, game music, and in-game sound design. He holds a Master of Science in Strategic Communication, which he applies to creative direction, collaboration, and clear, audience-first storytelling.More recently, he's become the Composer and Sound Designer of the indie game Necesse, selling more than 2,000,000 copies. His name is Rune R. B. Eskildsen, and he bridges classical training and cutting-edge technology to tell stories through sound. This episode will give you a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective on how sound can shape emotion, imagination, and even player behavior.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that.(00:00) – Growing Up in a Musical HomeOur conversation starts with the movies and music that inspire Rune's career in sound. “I clearly remember watching Star Wars,” he recalls, “and all of the soundscapes that are in, you know, just that huge universe, [with] TIE-fighters flying by and Darth Vader, that scary sound.” He shares his memories of growing up in a home that doubled as a music studio, and of studying classical music from a young age. “When I went to this special school in Denmark that is only for classical music,” he says, “and being there, being part of that, I played the French horn. At this time, I started to have ear training and music theory and all of that, which kind of led me on a path to try to make my own.”(15:00) – From Classical Music to Video GamesThe discussion turns to his work in the video game industry and how he got his start in composing video-game soundtracks. “I showed up at this incubator with game companies,” he tells us, “and I was, like, ‘This is me, I do music, I want to do music for games.' And then some of the guys there, they said, ‘Hey, we want to work with you.'" Rune gives us a behind-the-scenes look at game development and recalls his sound work on MineRalph, a game where the soundtrack had to keep pace with the action. “So, because you gain speed if you're, like, going down a hill or something like that, or down a hole,” he explains, “if you have high speed, the music will change into different adaptive layers.”(21:40) – Creating Immersive Gaming SoundscapesAs the first half of our talk comes to a close, Rune tells us more about his work with video games and shares another memorable project that took some outside-the-box thinking. “That was like a dystopian world sci-fi thing,” he recalls, “and that was actually mainly symphonic music. But again, it was sci-fi, so I was able to design a lot of, you know, sounds that people did not hear before.” He shares his thoughts on where indie games are heading next and how organic creativity is becoming an increasingly valuable asset in the industry. “I think in terms of trends,” he explains, “people are trying to make immersive worlds that are standing out more than just being, you know, if you use Unity... making it more creative, making your own world, making it hand-drawn instead.”Episode SummaryRune shares his early memories of sound, particularly from sci-fi films.Rune explains his journey from classical music to video game soundtracks.Discussion on current trends in game audio and the role of AI.Tune in for next week's episode as we talk more about the influence of AI in video games and cinema, Rune's advice to musicians for juggling the rapid-fire demands of modern freelancing, and how countries around the world are managing the environmental impact of the AI boom.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Shamus back on the show as they discuss the 1986 sports comedy The Best of Time. In this Robin Williams led flick, he has to get the old team back together to replay a football game that his dropped pass caused his team to tie. TIE?? This ain't soccer. How can they develope a plot over a tie game? Anyway, Kurt Russell is the QB and along for the ride, as we wants to capture some of the old glory too. The casting agent for this movie must have had a hard time finding a bunch of guys in their early 30s to act as the rest of the team, since this really looks like an old timers game at some points. Anyway, enjoy the podcast!Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Parlamenta vēlēšanu rezultāti Kiprā. Turcijas prezidenta Erdogana un viņa valdības rīcība pret opozicionārajiem spēkiem. Krievijas postošais raķešu trieciens pa Kijivu un Ukrainas atbildes triecieni. Aktualitātes analizē Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūta pētnieks un LATO valdes loceklis Sandis Šrāders un Latvijas Radio ārzemju ziņu korespondents Uldis Ķezberis. Tramps apnikums un Putina „lazdas milna” Nakts no sestdienas uz svētdienu jau atkal bija bez miega Kijivas iedzīvotājiem. Krievija kārtējo reizi raidīja pret Ukrainas galvaspilsētu lidrobotu spietus un apmēram deviņdesmit dažāda tipa raķetes. Tai skaitā trešo reizi Krievijas agresijas kara gaitā tika izmantota virsskaņas vidējā darbības rādiusa raķete „Orešņik”. Konkrētais rezultāts jau atkal bijis neliels, jo raķete nav bijusi aprīkota ar eksplozīvām kaujas galviņām. Eksperti lēš, ka Kremlis, šādi izšķiežot apmēram piecdesmit miljonus dolāru, cer uz psiholoģisko, respektīvi, iebiedēšanas efektu, vai arī vienkārši turpina jaunā ieroča izmēģinājumus. Iespējams, ka „Orešņik”, kas oriģināli konstruēta aprīkošanai ar kodolgalviņām, vēl nav pielāgota konvencionālajām. Kopējā pēdējo triecienu asiņainā bilance ir četri nogalināti un nepilns simts ievainotu civiliedzīvotāju; postījumi nodarīti valdības ēkām, kultūras un izglītības institūcijām, sagrauts tirdzniecības centrs un tirgus. Pirmdien, 25. maijā, Krievijas ārlietu resors nāca klajā ar līdz šim nepieredzēti agresīvu paziņojumu Kijivā akreditētajiem ārvalstu diplomātiskajiem pārstāvjiem, aicinot viņus pamest galvaspilsētu, kura turpmāk tikšot pakļauta vēl mērķtiecīgākiem gaisa uzbrukumiem. No Ukrainas un tās sabiedroto puses šie izteikumi novērtēti kā klaja iebiedēšana, un Eiropas Savienības vēstniece Ukrainā Katarina Maternova savienības un dalībvalstu vārdā paziņojusi, ka sabiedroto pārstāvji nekur mukt negrasās. Tikām diplomātisko procesu kara izbeigšanai, cik var noprast, pamet Donalda Trampa administrācija. Pagājušajā piektdienā, 22. maijā, NATO valstu ārlietu ministru sanāksmē Helsingborgā, Zviedrijā, valsts sekretārs Marko Rubio paziņoja, ka viņa valsts vairs neredzot jēgu iesaistīties nebeidzamās sarunās, kuras līdz šim nav devušas nekādu rezultātu. Pie tam viņš noraidīja pieņēmumus, ka Baltais nams mēģinājis piespiest Kijivu piekāpties Maskavas prasībām par vēl neieņemto teritoriju atdošanu. Amerikāņiem šādi aizejot, parādījies jautājums par Eiropas iespējām ieņemt viņu vietu. Uz to Eiropas Savienību aicinājis Ukrainas ārlietu ministrs Andrijs Sibiha, bet savienībai šai ziņā vēl nav vienota viedokļa. Dažas valstis, kā, piemēram, Zviedrija un Lietuva, pauž skepsi, uzskatot, ka pagaidām Eiropai jākāpina spiediens pret agresorvalsti. Citādās domās esot Itālija, proti, savienība nedrīkstot ilgāk palikt malā no iespējamā miera procesa. Parādījušās runas par iespējamajiem sarunvežiem no Briseles puses – tā varētu būt bijusī Vācijas kanclere Angela Merkele vai bijušais Itālijas premjerministrs Mario Dragi. Tiek minēts arī Somijas prezidents Aleksanders Stubs, kurš izteicies, ka noliegt šādu iespēju nevar, bet tikai pēc tam, kad Krievija būtu piekritusi pamieram. Kā jau minēts, Kremlis šobrīd pauž gatavību gluži pretējam – graut un postīt. Demokrātija uz kebaba iesma Pēdējās nedēļas notikumi atkal liek runāt par demokrātijas kvalitāti Turcijā un pašreizējā prezidenta Redžepa Tajipa Erdogana autoritārismu. 22. maijā tika publiskota informācija par licences anulēšanu Stambulas Bilgi universitātei. Tā ir 1996. gadā dibināta privāta augstskola, kurā mācās apmēram divdesmit tūkstoši studentu, un kas pazīstama ar savu orientāciju uz liberālām vērtībām. Starp Bilgi absolventiem ir sevišķi daudz šobrīd populāru turku teātra un estrādes mākslinieku. 2019. gadā par augstskolas fonda galveno atbalstītāju kļuva holdingkompānija „Can Holding”, pret kuru 2025. gadā tika izvirzītas apsūdzības iespējamā naudas atmazgāšanā un krāpšanā ar nodokļu nomaksu. Universitātes pārvaldīšanu pārņēma valsts, un nu, studentiem gatavojoties eksāmenu sesijai, prezidents Erdogans izdeva rīkojumu par licences anulēšanu. Likums ļauj valdībai slēgt privātas mācību iestādes, ja izglītības līmenis tajās vērtējams kā neatbilstošs, bet ir ļoti apšaubāmi, ka to varētu attiecināt uz universitāti, kura pēc reitingiem ir Turcijas privāto augstskolu pirmajā pieciniekā. Pēc lēmuma izsludināšanas simtiem studentu un mācībspēku uzsāka plašas protesta akcijas, un 25. maijā tika oficiāli izziņots jauns lēmums, ar kuru licences anulēšana atsaukta. Kā norādījusi Turcijas Augstākās izglītības padome, prezidents šādi rīkojies aiz iejūtības pret jauniešu un viņu ģimeņu bažām. Tikmēr vēl viens varas akts ar apšaubāmu juridisko segumu notika svētdien, 24. maijā, kad policijas specvienība Stambulā triecienā ieņēma Republikāņu tautas partijas biroju, padzenot no turienes partijas izpildpadomi ar partijas vadītāju Ezgiru Ezelu priekšgalā. Ezels tika ievēlēts par partijas līderi 2023. gadā, taču prokuratūra ierosināja lietu par iespējamu krāpšanu vēlēšanu procesā, un 21. maijā tiesa lēma, ka esošais vadītājs atceļams un viņa vietā ieceļams agrākais partijas līderis Kemals Kiličdaroglu. Ezels atteicās pakļauties lēmumam, viņu atbalstīja lielākā daļa partijas biedru, bet policija īstenoja spriedumu ar spēku – asaru gāzi, gumijas lodēm, ūdensmetējiem un stekiem, pie tam šķaidot stiklus un laužot mēbeles. Tiek paustas aizdomas, ka šādi, ar dīvainu un līdz šim Turcijā nepieredzētu tiesas iejaukšanos partijas iekšējos procesos, prezidents Erdogans mēģina vājināt galveno opozīcijas spēku. 2019. gadā Republikāņu tautas partijas kandidāts Ekrems Imamoglu sakāva prezidenta Erdogana Taisnības un attīstības partijas kandidātu Stambulas mēra vēlēšanās. Imamoglu tiek uzskatīts par Erdoganam bīstamāko konkurentu nākamajās prezidenta vēlēšanās, taču kopš pagājušā gada marta viņš ir ieslodzīts cietumā. Prokurori sastādījuši sarakstu ar simt četrdesmit divām epizodēm, starp kurām ir gan koruptīvas darbības, gan noziedzīgas organizācijas izveide. Summārais cietumsods par to visu varētu pārsniegt divtūkstoš gadus. Vēlētāji sarežģī dzīvi Kipras prezidentam Svētdien, 24. maijā, notikušās Kipras parlamenta vēlēšanas ienesušas jaunas krāsas valsts politikas musturī, tomēr, tā kā Kipra ir prezidentāla republika, no tā neizriet tūlītējas valsts politiskā kursa izmaiņas. Kipras Republikas parlamentā – Pārstāvju Palātā – ir 56 locekļi. Saskaņā ar konstitūciju būtu jābūt 80, taču divdesmit četras vietas, kas rezervētas turku kopienas deputātiem, ir vakantas kopš 1963. gada, kad valstī uzliesmojušā starpetniskā konflikta dēļ turki parlamentu pameta. Kā zināms, desmitgadi vēlāk šis konflikts noveda pie Turcijas militāras intervences un Kipras ziemeļdaļas okupācijas. Pašreizējais prezidents Niks Kristodulids ir liberālkonservatīvi orientēts politiķis, kurš īsteno stabili proeiropeisku un sabalansētu kursu, cenšoties līdzsvarot finansiālu disciplīnu ar sociālā atbalsta pasākumiem. Arī līdz šim valdību tieši atbalstīja parlamenta mazākums – kreisi centriska koalīcija ar mazāk nekā trešdaļu mandātu, kurā ietilpa Demokrātiskā partija, Demokrātiskā fronte un Kustība par sociāldemokrātiju. Opozīcijā pa labi no centra ar lielāko frakciju bija Demokrātiskā apvienība, kristīgi demokrātiskas ievirzes partija, kā arī ultralabējā nacionālistiskā Nacionālā Tautas fronte. Savukārt kreisā flanga opozīcijas smagsvars bija Darbaļaužu progresīvā partija jeb komunisti, kā arī nelielā Ekoloģistu kustība. Svētdien vēlētāji izbalsoja no parlamenta Demokrātisko fronti un Kustību par sociāldemokrātiju, arī opozīcijā bijušos ekoloģistus. Viņu vietā likumdevējā nākuši divi jauni spēki – partija „ALMA – Pilsoņi Kiprai”, reformistisks spēks, kuru vada bijušais valsts ģenerālauditors Odisejs Mihaelids, un partija „Kipras tiešā demokrātija”, kas, kā jau liecina nosaukums, mēģina īstenot pilsoņu pastāvīgas gribas izpauduma principu. Savu frakciju dubultojuši radikāļi no Nacionālās Tautas frontes, kļūstot par trešo lielāko parlamenta frakciju. Nacionālā tautas fronte un arī „Tiešā demokrātija” tiek raksturotas kā Kremlim simpatizējošas partijas. Esošās pozīcijas noturējuši divi lielākie tradicionālie spēki – kristīgie demokrāti un komunisti. Taču prezidentam Kristodulidam tagad atlikusi vien niecīga astoņu deputātu frakcija no 56, un komentētāji radušos situāciju raksturo kā potenciālu likumdošanas paralīzi. Visticamāk, prezidents centīsies piesaistīt savai valdībai Annitas Dimitriu vadīto Demokrātisko apvienību, varbūt arī reformistus no ALMA. Otra versija ir palikt pie esošā un paļauties uz ikreizējām aliansēm katra konkrētā pieņemamā likumdošanas akta sakarā. Vēl pastāv iespēja veidot bezpartejisku tehnokrātu valdību vai ļoti mazticamā versija par plašu koalīciju, neskatoties uz ideoloģiskām robežšķirtnēm. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.
Musician Brad Barr joins us this week to share the story of the Barr Brothers' 2025 album, Let It Hiss, and talk guitar. Brad's guitar playing is uniquely shaped by world music sounds. For years now, Brad has been using a simple but effective trick to make drone/violin sounds on his guitar: Tie a piece of sewing thread on a guitar string near the bridge. The effect, inspired by the playing of Romanian violinist Nicolae Neascu of Taraf de Haidouks, is hauntingly beautiful. He explains how he came about with the technique and where he wants to take it. We also chat about his 1951 Gibson J-45, the musicians from Mali who inspired him, and so much more. https://thebarrbrothers.com https://www.instagram.com/thebarrbrothers Join us at our 2026 Fretboard Summit in Chicago for three days of guitar demos, concerts, workshops and live podcasts with some of our favorite artists: https://fretboardsummit.org This year's Summit has over 80 luthiers and brands showcasing their new and prototype gear! 2026 speakers include Josh Scott (JHS), Mark Stutman (Folkway Music), Chris Martin IV (Martin Guitars), Fender historian Terry Foster, and many other fretted instrument luminaries. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal's quarterly print magazine: https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.com
Ja iepriekšējie stāsti vairāk bija par sugām, kas atbilst nosaukumam "pavasara vēstnesis", šoreiz stāsts par vasaras vēstnesi – svīri. Svīre ir putns, kurš Latvijā ierodas no dienvidiem viens no pēdējiem un uzturas te vien dažus mēnešus. Stāsta Latvijas ornitoloģijas biedrības pārstāve Ance Priedniece. "Svīre ir tālās distances gājputns, kas pārziemo Āfrikā uz dienvidiem no ekvatora. Latvijā svīre atgriežas maija sākumā vai vidū, bet Latviju pamet aptuveni trīs mēnešus vēlāk – augustā. Tātad kārtīgs vasaras putns," iepazīstina Ance Priedniece. "Svīres ir putni, kas lielāko daļu dzīves pavada gaisā, bet uz kādas virsmas nolaist tikai, lai ligzdotu. Tās var gan gulēt gaisā, gan baroties. Un tas galvenokārt barojas ar dažādiem kukaiņiem vai zirnekļiem, ko tās noķer gaisā. Pat lai padzertos, svīres mēdz lidot. Tas var pielidot ļoti tuvu ūdens virsmai, lai padzertos," iepazīstina Ance Priedniece. Kā svīri atšķirt no bezdelīgām un čurkstēm, kas varētu šķist līdzīgas pēc izskata? Svīre gandrīz pilnībā melni brūna ar nelielu gaišu laukumu pie rīkles pazodē. Gan bezdelīgām, gan čurkstēm mugurpuse zilganmelna, diezgan zaigojoša, vēders balts un bezdelīgai ir arī arī rūsgana rīkle. Būtiskākā atšķirība no bezdelīgām un čurkstēm ir spārni un aste. Svīres spārni lidojumā ir izvietoti sirpjveida formā. Tie ir šauri un ļoti gari. Svīres tos nekad lidojuma laikā nepiekļauj ķermenim. Svīres nekad neredzēsim, tupot uz vadiem vai televīzijas antenām, visticamāk, arī ne uz mājas jumta. Svīru kājas ir īsas, ar ļoti asiem nagiem un pirkstiem, kas visi ir vērsti vienā virzienā, lai var viegli pieķerties dažādām virsmām, kā sienām. Taču svīres nevar paiet, un, ja tās kaut kādu apstākļu dēļ nokļūst uz zemes, tās ir diezgan bezpalīdzīgas, un tās nevar pacelties gaisā. Šādā gadījumā būtu vienkārši jāpaņem svīre un jāpamet gaisā, un, visticamāk, tā aizlidos.
As the 2026 NBA playoffs start, it's time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 8 players in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference based on their 2025-26 stats/performance. Same Criteria As Last Year: 1. OFFENSE 2. DEFENSE 3. TEAM IMPACT 4. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES 5. *Tie breaker: Which player would I pick if I needed to win a game tomorrow* with average NBA talent around him Check out Episode #610 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy completing the Western Conference side of the 2026 NBA Player Playoffs to see who will face off against Jaylen Brown. #FSPSTYLE **Full Sport Press Episode #610 Breakdown**00:00-Intro8:50- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Lane Kiffin13:40- 1st Half Intro14:50-NBA Draft Lottery Winners/ Losers28:50- FSP HALFTIME- ICYMI-2026 NBA Survey33:05- 2nd Half: 2026 NBA Player Playoffs (WESTERN CONFERENCE) Show
20. gadsimta sieviešu vēsturē ir kāda ļoti neparasta lappuse – veltīta sievietēm, kas devās tālās misijās uz Indonēziju, Ķīnu un Āfriku kā baznīcas misionāres. Tālais ceļš, nezināmais, tropiskās slimības, dieva vārda sludināšana un vietējo ļaužu skološana – tie ir dzīvesstāsti, kādus grūti atrast gadsimta sākumā. Kas lika sievietēm no Latvijas doties izglītot citu tautu cilvekus uz tālām zemēm, kur nereti grūtos sadzīves apstakļos bija spiestas dzīvot piecus vai pat 10 gadus prom no mājām? Latviešu misionāru ceļus pasaulē 20. gadsimta sākumā pētījusi teoloģe, humanitāro un mākslas zinātņu doktore Kristīna Ēce, Lutera akadēmijas docente un pētniece, Latvijas Bībeles centra akadēmiskā docente, un Diāna Hristenko, Latvijas Universitātes Humanitāro zinātņu fakultātes doktora grāda pretendente, Latvijas Jauno zinātnieku apvienības biedre. Latvijas Nacionālā vēstures muzeja izstādē "Straumējot laiku" iepazīstam reliģijas un baznīcas vēsturi Latvijā. Kopienu var stiprināt paaudzēs pārmantotas amata prasmes, to var vienot dzīve pilskalnā vai aiz drošiem pilsētas mūriem, un to var saturēt kopā ticība un draudze. Latvijas Nacionālā vēstures muzeja ekspozīcijā “Straumējot laiku” esam līdz šim jau mērojuši kādu ceļa gabalu gan telpā, gan laikā, un šodien atkal ļausimies straumes pagriezienam, piestājot ekspozīcijas ceturtajā sadaļā “Kopība draudzē”. Arhitekts Didzis Jaunzems šo sadaļu veidojis tā, lai apmeklētājs it kā varētu ieiet dažādu Latvijā kultūrvēsturiski nozīmīgu reliģiju vai konfesiju dievnamos, pakavēties tajos, iepazīt liturģiskos priekšmetus, kā arī audio veidā paklausīties mācītāja vai cita reliģiskā līdera dziedājumu. Muzeja direktora vietniece krājuma darbā Anita Meinarte vispirms skaidro mūsu šīs dienas pieturvietas nozīmi. Blakus dažādām kristietības konfesijām Latvijas karte atklāj vēl kādu būtisku kopienu. Tie ir ebreji ar savu reliģiju jūdaismu un lūgšanu namiem sinagogām. Ebreju konsolidācija Latvijas teritorijā notiek 18. gadsimtā, un 19. gadsimta otrajā pusē tādās pilsētās kā Rīga, Daugavpils, Jelgava ir katrā jau vairākas sinagogas. Otrā pasaules kara ietekmē ir piedzīvoti zaudējumi, tostarp zudusi krāšņā Rīgas Horālā sinagoga. Mūsdienās daudzām kādreizējo sinagogu ēkām ir citas funkcijas, piemēram, Zaļā sinagoga Rēzeknē darbojas kā kultūrvēstures un tūrisma centrs, taču aizvien funkcionē sinagoga Daugavpilī un Rīgā, Peitavas ielā, kas uzskatāma par jūgendstila pērli. Ar jūdaisma principiem iepazīstina muzeja direktora vietniece zinātniskajā darbā Olga Miheloviča.
Episode 342 of The Business Development Podcast features the return of entrepreneur, speaker, author, and Foureva Media founder Jamar Jones for one of the most powerful conversations yet on reinvention, visibility, personal branding, and becoming the person your future requires. From opening for artists like Snoop Dogg, T.I., Common, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to losing his voice and rebuilding his entire life through entrepreneurship, Jamar shares the hard-earned lessons that transformed his mindset and ultimately led him to building one of the most respected personal branding agencies in the space.Together, Kelly Kennedy and Jamar dive deep into what it actually takes to build a brand people remember in 2026. They unpack why most people stay stuck, why visibility matters more than ever, how to position yourself for bigger opportunities, why your offer might not be converting, and the mindset shift required to stop waiting and start building momentum. This is not a surface-level branding conversation. It is a powerful discussion about identity, growth, purpose, and learning to put yourself out there before life forces you to reinvent yourself. If you are an entrepreneur, creator, leader, or someone trying to reach the next level, this episode will challenge the way you think about your brand, your future, and your potential.Key Takeaways: Don't tie your identity to one vehicle. Tie it to your mission and purpose.Reinvention is not optional. At some point, life will force you to evolve.Most people are not failing because they are incapable. They are failing because they have not started.Opportunities do not usually come to people who wait. They come to people who are actively looking.Your personal brand is how people talk about you in rooms you are not in.If people do not know what you do, they cannot help you, refer you, hire you, or advocate for you.More visibility creates more opportunity. In today's world, you need to put yourself out there consistently.Your offer should sell the transformation, not the features, details, or deliverables.Social proof matters. Capture testimonials, case studies, wins, and proof every chance you get.Do not let a proposal sell for you. Align on the offer, investment, and expectations before you send it.Follow Jamar, grab a copy of Change Your Circle, Change Your Life, and learn how to build a brand people actually remember with Foureva Media.
Hiring for brewery positions is typically a very different process than other industries. Tie and jackets are typically traded out for t-shirts and trucker hats. Some places won't even get qualified candidates even if that's what they are looking for. The guys talk about what goes into hiring people in a niche industry. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook
On today's page, Chullin 12, the rabbis wrestle with a deceptively modern question: when can we trust that someone claiming expertise actually knows what they're doing? Is watching a person perform a task enough, or do credentials and reputation matter more than appearances alone? The daf becomes a meditation on trust, supervision, and the limits of what we can truly verify, themes that feel especially urgent in an age of AI, performance, and manufactured authority. In a world full of experts, how do we tell the real thing from the convincing fake? Listen and find out. Also mentioned in today's episode: A Tie in Tel Aviv
As the 2026 NBA playoffs start, it's time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 8 players in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference based on their 2025-26 stats/performance. Same Criteria As Last Year: 1. OFFENSE 2. DEFENSE 3. TEAM IMPACT 4. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES 5. *Tie breaker: Which player would I pick if I needed to win a game tomorrow* with average NBA talent around him .Check out Episode #609 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy pick a champion to represent the EASTERN CONFERENCE of the 2026 NBA Player Playoffs. #FSPSTYLE **Full Sport Press Episode #609 Breakdown**00:00-Intro8:20- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Jaylen Brown The Streamer12:25- 1st Half Intro14:00-2026 NBA Playoffs. Second Round Predictions32:20- FSP HALFTIME- ICYMI-2026 WNBA Survey36:30- 2nd Half: 2026 NBA Player Playoffs (EASTERN CONFERENCE) Show
Blest Be the Tie that Binds May 10, 2026 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/
Episode 1: Obedience Experiments & the Current Hantavirus Scare Lead-In / Hook • Open with the fresh Hantavirus cruise ship story (May 2026 outbreak on MV Hondius: cluster of cases, deaths, WHO alerts, media panic, comparisons to past pandemics). • Ask: “Another virus scare hitting the headlines — rodent-borne hantavirus on a cruise ship, rapid media coverage, public anxiety spiking. Sound familiar?” • Thesis: “This is the perfect real-time example of how authority, conformity, and ‘trust the experts' tactics — proven in classic psychology experiments — are still being used today in public health narratives.” Section 1: The Classic Experiments (Quick Recap) • Milgram Obedience: 65% of ordinary people administered what they believed were lethal shocks because an authority figure told them to. • Stanford Prison Experiment: Normal students became abusive guards or passive prisoners in days due to assigned roles and power structures. • Asch Conformity: People denied obvious reality (line length) to match the group. • Core lesson: Authority + perceived expertise + group pressure easily override personal judgment and common sense. Section 2: How These Tactics Show Up Right Now (Hantavirus as Exhibit A) • Rapid “trust the experts/WHO” framing and fear-based coverage despite experts noting low general-public risk and rare human-to-human transmission (mainly Andes strain in this case). • Labeling of questions or skepticism as dangerous or conspiratorial (Asch conformity in action). • Positioning public health agencies and media as the sole authority figures (modern Milgram). • Role assignment: Compliant citizens vs. reckless skeptics (Stanford Prison dynamic). • Tie to broader pattern: Same playbook seen in vaccine campaigns, statin guidelines, and repeated “emergency” messaging. Section 3: The Real-World Cost (Your Trenches Perspective) • After nearly 40 years coaching and still training at 63: Clients who followed official narratives saw declining performance, metabolic issues, lost resilience. • Psychology working as designed: Creates compliance and dependency while independent thinking erodes. • Profit angle: Institutions and industries benefit from sustained fear and reliance. Section 4: Breaking Free — The Thinking Man's Approach • Recognize the tactics: Treat health messaging like any high-pressure sales pitch — question it. • Use your own data: Track personal metrics (energy, strength, how you feel) over blanket guidelines. • Build real resilience: Smart intensity training (Tabata intervals — 4 minutes of hard effort) that delivers measurable results without waiting for official approval. • Reclaim agency: Decisions based on your body and long-term outcomes, not external pressure. Closing / CTA • Once you see the pattern, you can't unsee it. • Grab the free Policy-Proof Your Health Checklist. • Question of the week: “Have you seen fear-based health messaging influencing your decisions lately?” • Empowering close: Listen to your body, think critically, and stay in control. Episode 2: Refuting Gatorade's “Hydrates Better Than Water” Claims Intro / Hook • Relatable question: “Have you ever reached for a Gatorade (even the new lower-sugar version) thinking it hydrates you better than plain water?” • Thesis: “The electrolyte science has a kernel of truth in specific situations, but the broad marketing claim is wildly overstated for most people. There's a simpler, cheaper, cleaner option that works just as well — or better.” Section 1: What Gatorade Actually Claims • Sodium helps retain fluid, maintain blood volume, reduce urine output. • Carbs + sodium boost absorption (via SGLT1 transporters) in full-sugar versions. • They apply the “proven electrolyte blend” messaging broadly, including to everyday use and the lower-sugar version. • Recent pivot: Pushing hydration for regular people, not just athletes. Section 2: Kernel of Truth (Stay Balanced) • In prolonged intense exercise (>60–90 min), heavy sweating, heat: Electrolytes (especially sodium) do help replace losses and improve retention. • “Salty sweaters” and endurance athletes see real benefit. • Give credit where it's due — no denying the narrow use case. Section 3: Context Is Everything — The Refutation • ACSM guidance: For exercise under ~1 hour or moderate intensity, little to no difference vs. plain water. • Normal diet already supplies most daily electrolytes. • Much of the perceived superiority is palatability (people drink more flavored liquid). When volume is equal, the gap shrinks dramatically. • Lower-sugar version loses most of the carb-absorption advantage. Section 4: The Better Alternative — DIY Salt Water • Simple recipe: 16–20 oz water + 1/8–1/4 tsp high-quality sea salt (~300–500 mg sodium) + squeeze of lemon/lime. • Optional: Tiny bit of honey for longer sessions. • Why it wins: Full control over sodium, zero added sugar/additives, much cheaper, cleaner. • Evidence: Sodium-enhanced fluids improve retention in relevant scenarios (Beverage Hydration Index research). • Advantages: Avoid excess sugar, customize to your needs, no marketing hype. Section 5: Critique of the Research • Often-cited studies (e.g., small 2008 kayaker trial) have limitations: tiny samples, specific conditions, industry ties (GSSI). • Independent sources (Harvard Health, ACSM): Water + balanced diet is enough for the vast majority of people. Conclusion & Takeaways • Bottom line: Pinch of salt in water beats Gatorade for everyday or moderate activity. Save commercial drinks for true long, brutal endurance efforts in extreme conditions. • Action step: Try the DIY version this week and compare how you feel. • Listener question: “What's your go-to hydration strategy?” • Empowering note: Hydration doesn't need to be expensive or complicated — listen to your body and use common sense. These talking points keep both episodes concise, conversational, and true to your style. The obedience episode leads strongly with the timely Hantavirus example, then flows naturally into practical health ownership (including hydration as a real-world application).
How To Solve Large Problems Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups raising funding should have a grand vision. That vision must inspire investors to join the cause. It takes years for the vision to come to full fruition. To take on a large problem, consider the following: Start small. In the early days, the startup will be small and sometimes insignificant. Solve problems very well. Look to new technologies and business models to deliver the product. Tie into market forces that provide a tailwind to your solution. Focus on the customer, and their challenges and needs. Avoid direct competition and define the market in a unique way that helps your startup stand out from the crowd. Launch an initial product as soon as you can. Take the initial solution and then build on it. Make it better every day. Add new features and capabilities continuously. Over time, the product will grow and will provide more value. Eventually, the product will solve a big problem. Every day not spent on building the core product is a wasted day. It just takes time. You can accomplish any large problem with time and consistent follow-up. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.
S6:E45 What happens when a business grows faster than its structure, messaging, or leadership capacity? In this episode of Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with James Brown, founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared, to discuss why so many entrepreneurs become trapped inside businesses they worked hard to build. If people don't trust what they're seeing, they hesitate. If the market cannot clearly categorize your value, visibility declines. And in the AI-search era, operational confusion increasingly becomes a credibility problem. James Brown brings decades of experience in business growth, strategic management, marketing systems, and leadership development. After building and scaling multiple companies himself, he has helped hundreds of business owners create more sustainable operations and clearer growth strategies. Together, Dr. LL and James explore the operational and visibility consequences of founder overload, inconsistent marketing, unclear positioning, and businesses built entirely around personal sacrifice. We're open and honest about it because we've both been there - and got the t-shirt. ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed • Why many entrepreneurs become operational bottlenecks • The hidden costs of inconsistent marketing strategy • How unclear business identity weakens market trust
S6:E45 What happens when a business grows faster than its structure, messaging, or leadership capacity? In this episode of Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with James Brown, founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared, to discuss why so many entrepreneurs become trapped inside businesses they worked hard to build. If people don't trust what they're seeing, they hesitate. If the market cannot clearly categorize your value, visibility declines. And in the AI-search era, operational confusion increasingly becomes a credibility problem. James Brown brings decades of experience in business growth, strategic management, marketing systems, and leadership development. After building and scaling multiple companies himself, he has helped hundreds of business owners create more sustainable operations and clearer growth strategies. Together, Dr. LL and James explore the operational and visibility consequences of founder overload, inconsistent marketing, unclear positioning, and businesses built entirely around personal sacrifice. We're open and honest about it because we've both been there - and got the t-shirt. ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed • Why many entrepreneurs become operational bottlenecks • The hidden costs of inconsistent marketing strategy • How unclear business identity weakens market trust
1 My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. 5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; 7 which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, 8 provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. 9 How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep— 11 so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man. 12 A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth, 13 who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers, 14 in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord. 15 Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. 16 There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. 20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, 24 to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue. 25 Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. 26 For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life. 27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned? 28 Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? 29 So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished. 30 Men don't despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry, 31 but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house. 32 He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul. 33 He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts. Listen Donate Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast
As the 2026 NBA playoffs start, it's time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 8 players in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference based on their 2025-26 stats/performance. Same Criteria As Last Year: 1. OFFENSE 2. DEFENSE 3. TEAM IMPACT 4. INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES 5. *Tie breaker: Which player would I pick if I needed to win a game tomorrow* with average NBA talent around him Check out Episode #608 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy unveiling the bracket for the 2026 NBA Player Playoffs . #FSPSTYLE **Full Sport Press Episode #608 Breakdown**00:00-Intro6:40- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Brendan Sorsby10:30- 1st Half Intro11:30- NEW NBA Tanking rules 16:15- Allyson Felix looking to return for the 2028 olympics. Will she make the team?19:00-NCAA Tourney expands to 76 teams23:45- FSP HALFTIME- ICYMI-Top 5 Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Recruiting Class of 202629:20- 2nd Half: 2026 NBA Player Playoffs Bracket Unveil Show
What happens when precision meets tension? In this episode, Mya and Fox dive into the edge where rope and sharps intersect - an intense, deliberate form of play that demands skill, trust, and control. - What counts as sharps play - Real risks (and why they're often misunderstood) - When the top may be at greater risk than the bottom - Why people are drawn to sharps—on both sides of the dynamic - Tie styles that pair well with sharps - Roleplay dynamics that elevate the experience - Staying organised and in control - Incorporating sharps into suspensions - How sharps interact with (and can damage) rope This is one of the less talked-about combinations - and there's a reason it requires experience and intention.
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Pitching Success: Knut's Journey From Doubt to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-03-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Knut sto ved vinduet i det travle kontoret og så ut over byen.En: Knut stood by the window in the busy office and looked out over the city.No: Våren hadde ankommet, og de fleste arbeiderne gledet seg til grunnlovsdagen den 17. mai.En: Spring had arrived, and most of the workers were looking forward to grunnlovsdagen, Constitution Day, on the 17th of May.No: Fra kontoret kunne Knut se folk gå rundt i festlige klær, mens lysene fra de omkringliggende bygningene glitret som stjerner på den klare himmelen.En: From the office, Knut could see people walking around in festive clothes while the lights from the surrounding buildings sparkled like stars in the clear sky.No: Kontoret var dekorert med vårblomster som fylte luften med en frisk duft.En: The office was decorated with spring flowers that filled the air with a fresh scent.No: Det var liv og røre.En: There was life and bustle.No: Men Knut følte seg ikke like lett til sinns.En: But Knut didn't feel quite as lighthearted.No: Han var junior markedsføringskonsulent, og han hadde en stor presentasjon foran seg – en klientpitch som kunne bestemme hans fremtid i selskapet.En: He was a junior marketing consultant, and he had a big presentation ahead of him—a client pitch that could decide his future in the company.No: Ingrid, hans sjef, hadde gitt ham en sjanse til å lede presentasjonen.En: Ingrid, his boss, had given him a chance to lead the presentation.No: Hun var en erfaren og trygg leder, og Knut ønsket å imponere henne.En: She was an experienced and confident leader, and Knut wanted to impress her.No: Men Erik, en kollega, gjorde det ikke lett for ham.En: But Erik, a colleague, wasn't making it easy for him.No: Erik var selvsikker, kanskje litt for mye, og hans overbevisning fikk Knut til å tvile på seg selv.En: Erik was self-assured, perhaps a bit too much, and his confidence made Knut doubt himself.No: Knut visste at han trengte å gjøre noe annerledes.En: Knut knew he needed to do something different.No: Han gikk til Ingrid og ba om hjelp.En: He went to Ingrid and asked for help.No: Hun lyttet, og de jobbet sammen på presentasjonen.En: She listened, and they worked together on the presentation.No: Ingrid lærte ham hvordan å forstå klientens behov bedre, og viste ham hvordan han kunne bygge en historie som ville engasjere dem.En: Ingrid taught him how to understand the client's needs better and showed him how he could build a story that would engage them.No: Dagen for presentasjonen kom.En: The day of the presentation came.No: Knut hadde sommerfugler i magen, men han visste at han var godt forberedt.En: Knut had butterflies in his stomach, but he knew he was well prepared.No: Da han sto foran klientene, husket han hva Ingrid hadde sagt: “Bind deres behov til noe viktig for dem.”En: As he stood in front of the clients, he remembered what Ingrid had said: “Tie their needs to something important to them.”No: Idet han snakket, begynte han å relatere deres tjenester til temaer fra grunnlovsdagen — et symbol på frihet og tradisjon.En: As he spoke, he began to relate their services to themes from grunnlovsdagen — a symbol of freedom and tradition.No: Klientene ble oppmerksomme.En: The clients became attentive.No: De nikket og smilte, tydelig interessert.En: They nodded and smiled, clearly interested.No: Presentasjonen var en suksess.En: The presentation was a success.No: Klienten var fornøyd, og Ingrid klappet Knut på skulderen med et stolt smil.En: The client was pleased, and Ingrid patted Knut on the shoulder with a proud smile.No: Selv Erik, som vanligvis var en kritisk kritiker, ga ham et anerkjennende nikk.En: Even Erik, who was usually a critical critic, gave him an approving nod.No: Knut hadde klart det.En: Knut had done it.No: Han hadde overvunnet sin selvtvil og vist at han var verdt stillingen.En: He had overcome his self-doubt and shown that he was worthy of the position.No: Han lærte noe viktig — å søke hjelp og samarbeide kan føre til bedre resultater enn å konkurrere.En: He learned something important — seeking help and collaborating can lead to better results than competing.No: For første gang følte Knut seg trygg i rollen sin.En: For the first time, Knut felt confident in his role.No: Og mens kontoret fortsatte å summe av vårens glede og forberedelsene til grunnlovsdagsfeiringen, visste Knut at han hadde funnet sin plass i alt dette.En: And while the office continued to buzz with the joy of spring and preparations for the grunnlovsdagsfeiringen, Constitution Day celebration, Knut knew he had found his place in all of this.No: Han så ut av vinduet med et smil, ivrig etter å se hva fremtiden ville bringe.En: He looked out the window with a smile, eager to see what the future would bring. 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250 What should men wear to a summer wedding?It sounds like a simple question, but as Roberto explains in this episode, it really isn't. The right answer depends on whether you're the groom or a guest, the dress code, the setting, the climate, the bride's outfit, your own natural colouring, and how formal the day is meant to feel. That's why so many men get it wrong by thinking “light linen suit” and trying to tick it off the to-do list. In this episode, Roberto breaks down the framework he uses when helping clients get this right: When, Where and Who. From there, he explains how he thinks through formality, colour, fabric, shirt, tie and shoes, why the groom should complement and elevate the bride, how to build a versatile summer suit, and the biggest mistakes guests and grooms make. He also covers natural colouring, summer construction, breathability, and why timing matters far more than most men realise. In this episode:Why most men get summer wedding dressing wrongThe difference between dressing as a guest and dressing as a groomRoberto's When, Where and Who frameworkHow to decide the right level of formalityWhy colour is about more than personal tasteHow the bride, venue and setting affect the groom's outfitThe truth about light linen suitsNatural colouring and choosing the right shadesConstruction, breathability and comfort in summer tailoringWhat makes a versatile summer suitShoes, shirts and ties for a summer weddingThree warnings for wedding guestsThree warnings for groomsWhy timing matters if you want the best resultTimestamps: 00:00 Why men get this wrong 00:32 Guest vs groom 01:32 Why Roberto wants to know everything 02:48 When, Where and Who 03:42 The order Roberto thinks in 04:06 Choosing the right level of formality 05:00 Should the groom go three piece? 05:35 Colour, the bride and the setting 06:20 Why the groom should elevate the bride 07:13 Real wedding examples 08:00 The light linen suit mistake 08:49 Natural colouring explained 09:36 Warm vs cool colour families 10:14 Why the right colours matter 10:51 Fabric and construction 11:56 Shirts, ties and summer cloth 12:17 Dressing as a wedding guest 12:54 What makes a versatile summer suit? 14:14 Shoes, shirts and ties 15:17 Tie or no tie? 15:48 3 warnings for wedding guests 16:34 3 warnings for grooms 17:01 How early should you start? 17:55 Why Roberto's process is different 18:17 The Christmas lights analogy 18:51 The short version 19:15 How the right outfit should feel 19:40 Final advice for grooms and guests 20:05 Trust your instincts 20:38 Call to action If you've got a summer wedding coming up and want help getting on the right path, head to Roberto Revilla London and apply. And if you enjoyed the episode, make sure you follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, about the Maple Leafs search to hire a new president of hockey operations or a general manager. JD and James discuss what Matt Sundin's influence could be on the front office, John Chayka's history as a front office executive, how Tie and Max Domi's relationship with Chayka may affect decisions, and try to see a future where the Leafs can compete with the upstart Montreal Canadiens. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Success Audit as discussed on the show: https://podcast.saahilmehta.com/businessSaahil is dedicated to helping ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs scale their success without sacrificing their health, relationships, or inner peace. His approach to conscious leadership encourages individuals to redefine what achievement means, shifting from constant striving to intentional, fulfilling progress.Over the years, Saahil has coached and spoken at organisations such as HP, Dell, Bank of America, P&G, 24x7.ai, Petrochem, Summit Capital, Tata Group, Thomas Cook, TiE, EO, and YPO. As a member of Dr Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, he contributes to a global leadership movement focused on clarity, purpose, and sustainable growth.Saahil supports founders, CXOs, and next-generation entrepreneurs to navigate moments of transition, pressure, and uncertainty. His work helps leaders move from overwhelm to direction, enabling them to perform at their best without burning out or compromising what matters most.His philosophy is drawn from lived experience. As a mountaineer, Saahil has climbed some of the world's iconic peaks, including Kala Patthar (5,644m), Mount Elbrus (5,642m), Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), and Chopicalqui (6,354m). The mountains taught him a principle that guides his coaching today: the journey should strengthen you, not exhaust you. Connect with Saahil Mehta:Website: https://www.saahilmehta.com Success Audit: https://podcast.saahilmehta.com/business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saahilmehta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saahilmehtaofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxy4r8jsNSdrm3JcEdzCUIQ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152
Over the past several decades, the story of Silicon Valley has been deeply intertwined with the story of Indian immigrants—engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors who helped shape the technology revolution while building new bridges between the United States and India. Few individuals embody that journey as vividly Kanwal Rekhi. Rekhi was the first Indian-American founder & CEO to take a venture-backed company public on the NASDAQ. He also co-founded and built The Indus Entrepreneurs—or TiE—into the largest global network of Indian entrepreneurs, and cofounded Inventus—where he is building the venture franchise into a catalyst for India's tech revolution. He writes about his life in his new memoir, The Groundbreaker: Entrepreneurship, the American Dream, and the Rise of Modern India, which traces his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing in India to becoming one of the most influential figures in the Indian diaspora in the United States. To talk more about his book, Kanwal joins Milan on the podcast this week. They discuss his lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, his modest upbringing and challenging early family life, and his role in building the modern Internet. Plus, the two discuss Kanwal's role in India's landmark telecommunications reforms and his recent efforts to boost entrepreneurs in India. Episode notes: “The Secret to Indian Americans' Success (with Meenakshi Ahamed),” Grand Tamasha, June 4, 2025. Meenakshi Ahamed, Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America (New Delhi: HarperCollins India, 2025). Kanwal Rekhi, “I'm a tech founder from India. Here's why I'm worried about the future of America,” San Francisco Chronicle, February 3, 2026. Zofeen Maqsood, “Kanwal Rekhi's next mission: 10 million entrepreneurs by India at 100,” American Bazaar, March 3, 2026.
This episode is all about the stress of people — managing them, working with them, attending to them, etc. Tiff and Kristy discuss what it means to manage results and lead people, and how sticking to systems of accountability in your practice can take a lot of that stress off your shoulders. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are back here today with another amazing podcast. I say that because I just know this is gonna be incredible content. I'll introduce myself again. I realized a podcast ago that I never introduced myself. I'm Tiffanie I am a consultant, a dental consultant here with the Dental A Team. I've been here for a really long time, so I guess I just assume everybody has also been here for a really long time. I think everybody's like my best friend and I sit here. on this podcast, Kristy with you and with all of the listeners, just talking to my best friend. Like that's just how I roll. So I'll take the moment to say hello, welcome. Thank you to those who have been listening for a long time or a short time or a new today. We love being able to reach new people. Part of our mission is to reach as many people as we possibly can. And it's worded much better than that, but that's the gist of it. And Kiera, know, get, Kiera likes to quiz us. every now and again and I fail every time you guys. It's just like words in my brain get jumbled. It's okay, it's totally fine. So our mission is here. We are so excited to welcome you. Kristy, I am excited to welcome you here with me today. You have been on a podcast roll with me. We have busted out so many. I really truly appreciate you for that and for so many other reasons. So thank you for being here today, Kristy. The Dental A Team (01:18) Thank you. Thank you for having me. I'm excited. The Dental A Team (01:21) Yeah, thank you. We have been chatting quite a few things. KPIs, I think this is the month of KPIs and results and it makes sense because Q1 is behind us. We're rolling into Q2 and making sure that we are set for success because my opinion is if we wait until November, but even July, if we're like, gosh, Q3, what are we doing? What are we doing? You're already behind you guys. You got a lot to make up at that point. You might as well just start now. I love this role that we've been on today. We also always get to hit some personal development pieces, which is fun as well. So today, where this podcast right now, we really want to talk about the human side of things. Kristy, something that I notice, I get the luxury of seeing Dental A Team from all of the different sides. I get to see it from sales side, from marketing side, from development side, like all of education, from consulting. every space of Dental A Team, I feel like I have a little toe dipped in there, just because I've been here for so long and I've helped in so many different facets to create what we are doing today. And with that, I get to see all of the different reasons that all of our clients are attractive to us and the people who are not yet clients or have just come for, know, tell me what my gap is and let me work on it. All those people, all the doctors, all the teams, are typically coming and they're saying, I say this all the time, they're saying systems, right? We need systems. Clean up my systems, Kristy. My systems are broken. And they're like, please. And I've watched it. I've watched new to Dental A Team consultants be like, okay, let's start and we'll dig into systems. And I'm like, wait, wait, wait. Do we know that that system's broken? Like, let's take a step back and really figure out what it is, what it is and why you're actually here. because your systems is the word that you're using to describe your issue, your symptom. And what typically is happening is we have stress. Things aren't working. They're not aligning just right. And we think, well, my systems are broken then. And your systems may not be broken. They may need adjusting or we may need to add some systems. We may need to do away with some old systems, right? I've got practices that I'm like, think we're just billing this way because we like to, because we've always done it this way. I have to tell you, side tangent for a second, I love this office and when they listen to this, they're gonna know exactly who they are. I was like, what do you mean you have a black book? What is a black book? Like I don't understand what this is. And they're like, Tiff, like you don't understand how much time we're spending tracking metrics. You're saying we're not tracking. And I'm like, well, I just need them on this Excel sheet. Like where are they at? And they have this old school accounting black book. Like I can't even show you how big it is. It's just like this massive ledger and they have a pencil and these little tiny cells and every day they're writing. The Dental A Team (04:17) you The Dental A Team (04:26) production, adjustments, collections, where the collections is coming from. And I was like, wow, Open Dental tells us all of this every day. You just have to print it. You can even keep it. You don't need to, because it's always accessible. But if it makes you feel better, print it daily and keep it. What are we doing? And so I say that because there are some systems that are just like, we've just always done that. My dad owned the practice and this is how he did it. And it was successful and cool. We can keep doing it or we don't have to. It's up to you. But the stress is actually the underlying issue and it's usually financial stress or misunderstandings, missed expectations. I expected to make more money than I did. I expected to be able to do my expansion and I can't. I expected to have another dentist on board. I expected to be able to find a hygienist. I expected someone else to talk to all the... team members on my team. It's missed expectations and it's stresses. And Kristy, something I wanted to dive into today was really how, one, I do think systems help those things. So yes, there is a deep dive onto the systems, but really understanding the stress behind a lot of it and the why I think is key. And Kristy, I don't know if you noticed this in your office, just tell me what you see. I think one of the number one stressors that I see for doctors, for business owners, and for even office managers who have already taken on this role and doctors have delegated this to them, one of the number one stresses that I see is the stress of people. It's dealing with people, right? Whether it's the patients or the team, but really the HR management side of managing people, like dentistry is not hard, right? Work isn't hard, people are hard. And dealing with that, tends to be the crux of a lot of stress for doctors that they think the systems will fix, which we'll dive into how they can help that. But Kristy, do you agree? Are you seeing that within your practices as well? The Dental A Team (06:34) Yeah, 100 % across the board, whether it's doctors or leadership, it's definitely the people driven. And you hear the things like, people just don't show up like they used to or, you know, those little sayings are, they don't respect our time. And so yes, 100 % from patients to team members, to be honest with you, but people. The Dental A Team (06:55) Yeah. I agree. I agree. I get the like work ethic, like work ethics changed. These Gen Zers or Gen Xers or Gen whatevers. They're different. And I'm like, yeah, they are different. 2020 taught us a lot of things and things are different now. And we can keep standing here saying, you know, we want to be on this box that was old and is breaking or we can move forward onto the new box. I totally agree with that. The Dental A Team (07:03) Yeah Thank you. The Dental A Team (07:25) When I think of stress of people, I agree. I think people can be hard. Managing people can be hard. And I think leading people is a very different statement. And leading people makes management easy, if that makes sense. I believe in managing results and leading people. Systems without accountability. The Dental A Team (07:50) Mm-hmm. The Dental A Team (07:54) lead to micromanagement and a lot of stress around your people management. The Dental A Team (07:59) I agree 100 % Tiffanie, you said that like so spot on. And accountability is one of those things that everybody wants and everybody's gonna also gripe about. But I will also say, I was privileged to go, I think it was one of the HR companies like Cedar, Ben Erickson or one of them had talked about. ⁓ You know, they do this stuff day in and day out. And they said the number one reason somebody will leave you is because you don't have accountability. And the number one thing they'll complain about is accountability. So it really cemented it. I mean, coming from an HR company that deals with people all day, every day, and probably the worst of the people ⁓ saying that really, really taught me that we need that clarity. Every one of us needs that clarity and we all need that accountability. And so you're spot on. And when we can make it about that clarity, what we're looking for and not so much about the person, it makes the leadership a lot easier. You're like, uh-huh. The Dental A Team (09:09) Absolutely. Yes. Yes. And that's, think, what I mean by managing the results. Right? And I even that what you just said right there is like not making it about the person. I just had a call right before we started podcasting. And he was like, gosh, I have, you know, and we've had this. had I had a team member that I was like, my gosh, I think her dryer is broken. Like, she smells like mold. Right. Or we're wearing way too much perfume. that shirt is way too low cut. that's not really appropriate. The Dental A Team (09:16) Yeah. The Dental A Team (09:39) Gosh, I had a girl that would wear the wrong color sweater and I'm like, it's black. Like we just, it's black. That's all we got, black and white. That's all you got, right? And this blue, like I know this Navy is really close to black, but it's not black. Those conversations, those are the stressors, right? It's hard. It's like, come on. And my doctors are like, we're all adults. I agree with you, but we're all gonna do whatever we can to get away with whatever we can. And if we're gonna slide in a Navy blue sweater, because it almost looks black. The Dental A Team (09:45) Hahaha! Yeah. The Dental A Team (10:08) except for next to my black shirt, right? And if I don't say anything, I don't hold the person accountable to our dress code, the next thing I know, she's wearing a light blue sweater. And Marjorie in the back, she decided hot pink was cool today. And I'm like, what is happening you guys? Well, guess what? I didn't hold accountability to the lines. We had a boundary and the boundary was crossed and I didn't use clear as kind and hold the boundary. And it is clear as kind. It's like, hey, love the sweater. Just keep in mind, remember, it's gotta be black or white. I do love it though, it just doesn't fit within our guidelines. Period. There's no questions. And it's kind. I don't dislike the sweater. It's just not appropriate for the office, right? Love the enthusiasm. Let's use this verbiage with that enthusiastic flair. Let's see if we get a different result. The Dental A Team (11:07) Yeah. The Dental A Team (11:07) It's less about, because it's not the person. She's not a bad person for trying to wear a blue sweater. She was in a hurry. She was in a hurry that morning and she grabbed what she could and she thought it would be fine. I remember the day like it was yesterday because she was like, what? It's fine. And I was like, it's not. I get it and I understand. But if I don't say anything, like if I'm going to say something to someone else, I have to say it to you too. And it's my job and I'm just. I'm upholding the standards. So it's not a big deal. I don't want you to feel attacked like you're fine, we're fine. We're black tomorrow. And if I need to get you a black sweater, tell me, I'll order you a black sweater. Right? It doesn't have, it doesn't, wasn't about her, right? It's not, there's nothing wrong with the person. Right now it's about the result. And when we make it about the person, it is really hard. And when I get doctors that are like, I don't want to hurt her feelings. The Dental A Team (11:54) Mm-hmm. The Dental A Team (12:05) Well, you've made it about the person. Now it's about the person. But is there something wrong with her that you have to this conversation? Or is this conversation about something that's completely outside of her? They're like, well, no, right? She's wearing too much perfume. Cool. Love your perfume. Could be an issue for our patients. Please dial it back. It's not about her, right? The Dental A Team (12:30) Yeah. The Dental A Team (12:33) And I told my doctor recently, one of my doctors that I had a similar conversation with, I said, I have to take a step back. That same thought process goes through my mind too. It happens to all of us because we're like, I don't want to turn people away. I don't wanna push anybody away. I don't wanna lose anyone. It's our survival mechanisms are in tune with saying, don't push people away. Pad the situation and be nice so that people don't run away. But nice. I think of it this way, whenever I feel it, I'm like, nope, take a step back, because I have to think and consider if I feel that I have to be nice and not be clear and kind, if I feel that I have to be nice, I am also then saying that this person across from me is not strong enough to take a clear and kind conversation, and I'm. Like, what's the word I want? Making them smaller by being nice to protect them because they can't handle it and protect themselves. So to me, I have to tell myself that story often because it feels way worse to say the person on the other side of this conversation can't handle this conversation than to say I might hurt her feelings for a moment by telling her that her perfume is too strong. at the end of the day, she's gonna be like, cool, I'm gonna say perfume. The Dental A Team (13:58) Mm-hmm. The Dental A Team (14:02) she's gonna be fine, right? Like we make these situations so much bigger than they need to be and we stress on the potential outcomes because the people management is hard. But the lines are there, the boundaries are there, the accountability is there. And when we hire capable, strong people and we believe in the human, the conversation's gonna go fine. The Dental A Team (14:23) Yeah, Tiff, I love that you said that. it's kind of funny because it's taking me back to even in office and training things. I'm like, guys, almost all of the situations that we don't like, we've created. And I can almost always prove it. And even in this situation, we create bad employees or people not following the rules because we've created that situation, truly. The Dental A Team (14:47) Yeah. The Dental A Team (14:48) be whether it's The Dental A Team (14:49) Yeah. The Dental A Team (14:49) not having a caring conversation or whatever it is. I always, to your point, whenever I have to have these type of conversations, I like to follow the rule of state the behavior, what it's causing, and then state the behavior you wish to see. Because again, then you're not putting the person on the spot and you're talking about... the subject. So even or item like you were saying instead you'd state the blue shirt as you came in. Do you remember this was our guidelines for what we wear? And so moving forward, can you please wear the black or the white? You know, because then it's easy if they don't follow the rules next time to say, hey, we talked about this. You agreed. What's getting in the way of it? It's not it's not attacking that person, but truly And in leadership, our team is looking to us for holding people accountable in that way, truly. Yeah. The Dental A Team (15:50) I agree. I agree. Go ahead. The Dental A Team (15:54) I was going to say also, I just said the team's looking for us as leadership to hold people accountable, but I also just had this conversation in office too. It isn't just leadership to hold people accountable. We hold ourselves accountable first and foremost, and then peer to peer, it's our job to hold each other accountable too, not just the leadership team, guys. Yeah. The Dental A Team (16:18) Yeah, I love that so much and I don't know how many times I've preached that and witnessed it and done it. Because I'm like, gosh, if I put myself in leadership shoes, I'm not going to be like, there goes Candace again with the wrong color shirt. I'll be like, Candace, girl, if I have to wear this shirt and I can't be colorful, you better get in line too because you're making me mad. I remember. And I will tell this story till the day I die. And when she listens to this, she's to know exactly what I'm talking about. She's one of my best friends. The Dental A Team (16:46) I don't know. The Dental A Team (16:48) I love her dearly, and there was a moment in time we did not love each other so much. And this girl, every time I walked by her TC office, I was like, listen, you're on Facebook again. We got internet taken away from us because of you, and I remember the day I walked by and I like, I swear, if I get something else taken away from because you're doing this, I'm gonna freak out. The Dental A Team (17:05) you The Dental A Team (17:13) And she was not happy, but I was just like, girl, how many times do we have, like we're all getting talked to, we're all getting things removed, we're getting new rules implemented, and you're blatantly not doing them. I'm not okay with that, and I'm not okay with the disrespect that you're showing to the rest of the team, including leadership and doctor, because that's disrespectful to me. You're not caring that your actions are having a consequence on me. No, no, I'm not gonna stand for that because I have higher respect for myself and boundaries for myself than to allow something like that to continue. So I love that you said that and I think there's a when and there's a where and there's a how. And as long as we're coming at it from a space of respect and we're coming at it from a space of results, not attacking the person, that's the difference maker. And your stress will exponentially decrease when you stop micromanaging systems. The Dental A Team (17:55) Yes. The Dental A Team (18:12) You manage results and you lead people by accountability. And when there's confusion within the accountability, then go back to the system and make sure that the accountability is clear. Like what is the system supposed to be doing? What does the accountability look like? And stop saying accountability is hard. Accountability is not hard. Backtracking because you never held somebody accountable, that's hard. But the accountability of like, hang on, tell me more about this. How come we didn't get there? The Dental A Team (18:17) Yeah. Yeah. The Dental A Team (18:43) Not, hey, why didn't you make 10 calls yesterday? You were supposed to make 10 calls. That's micromanaging a person. But saying, hey, I see that you weren't able to get to your 10 calls yesterday. Tell me more about that. What was your day like yesterday? Where could we have made sure that you had time? What got in the way of that? Now the person is like, yeah, you're right. I was swamped with X, Y, and Z. And we can diagnose, is that a one-off? Like, okay, that was a really busy day. Or is that a space of you're carrying too much and some of that needed to be delegated? So Kristy, I think that's a massive difference in accountability of the like, hey, you didn't do, that's managing. Or, hey, I see that you didn't get to, tell me more about that. You know? The Dental A Team (19:16) Mm-hmm. Yep. It's coming from that curiosity and concern, and it already lowers the feelings, I guess, you know what I mean? Yeah. And again, as a leader, using the call scenario, that also gives you the chance to re-cement that, making these calls is really, really important. And so maybe we can carve out extra time to get to those today, you know, and coming up with a solution together. So 100 % Tiff. The Dental A Team (19:36) Yeah, the reaction. Yeah. Yes. The Dental A Team (19:56) on board with you there. think it goes back to creating our heart, right? And having those conversations, which also made me think of, guys, and we see this every day all day when we go on practices too, Tiff, or even on calls. Please, please, when you have to have a one-off conversation, don't address the whole room. Your face. The Dental A Team (20:02) Mm-hmm. Please, for the love of all things, please, please listen to Kristy. The Dental A Team (20:24) Yeah, right. Because truly the person that needs to hear it, they don't know it's them. I promise you, they don't know it's them. Go have the one-on-one caring conversation, and that's how you can get the buy-in from them and be able to circle back for future conversations. The Dental A Team (20:41) Yes, yes, my gosh, I love that you said that. It's one of my biggest pet peeves. If someone is doing something, don't make everyone suffer through the conversation, because 90 % of the people are like, what are we talking about? And then one person's like, my gosh, it's me, I'm so stressed. And you're like, and then they come to you, how can I do better? And you're like, it wasn't you. ⁓ so now I'm stressed for no reason, but I'm also not believing you, because I'm positive that it was me, and now we've ruined someone. The Dental A Team (21:07) We were winded. The Dental A Team (21:08) ⁓ And the person that it was is like, you guys suck. You guys should really stop doing that. I can't believe someone here did that. You're like, my golly. Yeah, that was part of my conversation today. Yes, I love that with my practice. So every day all day I see that generalizations kill a team. If there are multiple people doing it, fine. Reestablish your baselines. Reestablish your boundaries and your handbooks. Sure. The Dental A Team (21:14) Yeah. Yeah. The Dental A Team (21:36) But if someone is causing a scuffle, someone is causing a stress, talk to that person. Just nip it in the bud. Because I guarantee you, blue sweater would not have known I was talking to her. And she's gonna wear that sweater again and I'll be like, bro, we talked about this. She's like, no, we didn't. We did not, because we didn't. But I did, and it never happened again. She didn't love me for it. She had some choice words to some people, but it was fine. And we were fine at the end of the day. We get a little ⁓ upheaved sometimes. The Dental A Team (21:42) Yeah. Yeah. The Dental A Team (22:06) because as much as we want to be seen, it's also really scary to be seen. And so we'll be like, I know I'm in the wrong. Like you get defensive because you already knew you shouldn't have worn the sweater. You already knew it was out of dress code. So when I talk to you about it, you were already prepared to be defensive and defend why it was fine because you knew it was coming. That's okay. I'm okay with that. Cause tomorrow we're both better for it. The Dental A Team (22:28) Yeah. I love it, Tiff. I think truly, and again, guys, when you make the conversation around your culture and the easiest way to do it truly is on your mission and core values, tying probably that blue sweater back to your core values would have been a huge way to, again, approach the conversation and let that person know they're not living in community. ⁓ To that being said, There's many times when we go in practices and I'm asking, I need you to have it truly. So you guys, you're on, if you're a client of mine, you probably know it's coming. You better be prepared. I'm going to ask you what your mission and your core values are because truly I like to say the mission is our boss. That's who we're serving, not our leadership team. That is our boss. And the core values demonstrate how we behave. So in any of these situations when you're having to have a caring conversation, I'm not gonna say it's a hard, it's a caring conversation, we choose to make it hard. ⁓ Tie it back to your core values, because that's how we behave, and it's gonna make it easier for you to tackle those conversations. The Dental A Team (23:46) I love that so much and I think that is the perfect spot to wrap because tying back to your mission vision core values is key to business success. So I love that Kristy. Thank you. I would say action items, are those done? Do you have job descriptions done? Do you know what the responsibilities of each individual are? Do they know? And what is the accountability follow up there within it? So if you're stressed out, yeah. The Dental A Team (23:59) Thank to one more action. Leadership, is there anybody you need to put on your list to have a conversation with? The Dental A Team (24:18) Do it. Ooh, I like that. Good job. Make them think. I love that. Okay, you heard it right here. You heard it from Kristy. Go do the things. remember, stress is a symptom of something. We're not just stressed. Okay, I just, I just had a stressful day. No, it's a symptom of something. And typically, I've found in my personal experience, at least, that if I'm stressed, it's usually because I've let a boundary slip. and somebody's crossing over that boundary, and I'm actually kind of upset, hurt with myself. I'm mad at myself for allowing it to happen. So, do a gut check if you're stressed. Why are you stressed? It's just a symptom. It's not a forever and it's not a lifestyle. So, go figure it out. Go figure out your accountabilities. If you need help with it, you guys were here for it. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, reach out. TheDentalATeam.com, you can sign up for a free assessment with our team. We will help you see those gaps. We will help you see where you can thrive and not just survive and not die. We will help you with all of those. So drop us a five star review below. We'd love to hear what you thought. Kristy, this was so much fun. Thank you for busting so many out with me today and thank you for this specific podcast. I had a ton of fun with you. The Dental A Team (25:37) Yeah, back at you. was fun having a little conversation and hopefully they see it as a challenge. The Dental A Team (25:41) I love it. I know, I think they will. You guys got a lot here. Awesome, thank you all and we will catch you next time. Bye bye.
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Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Doug Wilson's Christian Nationalism vs. Biblical Patriotism — What's the Difference? - Faith & Flag // Why 39% of Boys Are Growing Up Without a Father — And What God Says to Do About It? - Faith & Family // Why Your Body Is a Battleground — The Biblical Case for Physical Discipline - Faith & FitnessEpisode Links:Doug Wilson says that in his preferred Christian nation, anything that Protestants consider to be a "public displays of idolatry" would be banned, including Catholic parades.Acts 5:27-3227 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man's blood.”29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”Matthew 22:21Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17 Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not?”18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? 19 Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, 20 and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”21 “Caesar's,” they replied.Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.”22 When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.Mark 12:28-34The Greatest Commandment28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.”32 “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.Matthew 5:13-14Salt and Light13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Mark 10:42-4542 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”1 Peter 2:13-1713 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.1 Timothy 2:1-2Instructions on Worship2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Former school principal on ADHD meds, "Schools are drugging 6.4 million children for the crime of acting like children." - "A seven-year-old boy who can't sit still for six hours isn't sick. The system forcing him to sit still... that's sick."Deuteronomy 6:6-96 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.Proverbs 3:11-1211 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.[a]1 Thessalonians 2:11-1211 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
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