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Welcome to the last Friday of the month of February. There she blows! Hilary Clinton is the conservative's great white whale and she has resurfaced. After her deposition, she calmly spoke lies during a brief press conference, reminding us all about the old pollical spin that formed the DC swamp. Bill Clinton has his turn to testify, can "Slick Willie" charm his way through this? Plus, the US Women's Hockey team feeds into the media's desire to politicizes the Olympics, liberal shows bring back their tired Trump/Epstein list talks, Jasmine Crockett's political fate is coming soon, Arizona photo speed traps are back, clown of the week, reflection, and our Weekly Prayer to our Heavenly Father.
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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources Podcast, Calum Macdonald and political strategist Jo Tanner break down one of the most unpredictable by-elections in recent years — a potential three-way fight between Labour, Reform, and the Greens in Gorton and Denton. Calum and Jo are joined by Scarlett McGuire, founder of Merlin Strategy, to break down the political implications of the vote. They discuss the political make up of the constituency, how tactical voting could sway the vote and whether the first-past-the-post electoral system will be able to cope with up to 6 major parties in play in different parts of the UK. If you want to find out more about the candidates for the Gorton and Denton by-election, taking place on Thursday 26th February, follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkrpgvkd0noCalum and Jo also discuss that Good Morning Britain spat between Martin Lewis and Kemi Badenoch and ask if the current student loan system is in fact a 'debt trap'. Connect with us:
This week we're going to be talking all about TRAPS. They've been intertwined with D&D and the hero fantasy stories for a very long time. The entire rogue class was pretty much designed out of the need to have someone in the party who could detect and disarm traps. From dungeon crawls to exploring tombs, from Indiana Jones to The Mummy, traps can be some of the most memorable and exciting parts of the adventure. Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us! Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends! We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!
This episode is a bit different, and I am in the hot seat. Dan Harris (@danharris) interviewed me for his show, the 10% Happier with Dan Harris podcast, and I thought it was worth sharing here. Dan is a wonderful interviewer, and we got in the zone. He is also the bestselling author of 10% Happier and Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book.This episode is brought to you by:Cresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: CressetCapital.com/TimAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimWealthfront high-yield cash account: Wealthfront.com/TimNew clients get 3.30% base APY from program banks + additional 0.75% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms and conditions apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 1/30/26 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB, which creates a conflict of interest. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, not bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You can be the smartest person in the room and still lose it entirely because of the way you speak. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that intelligence without delivery is invisible. Authority isn't about being right — it's about being heard. In this episode, I break down the seven communication traps that quietly sabotage high performers, founders, and anyone tired of being overlooked. These aren't anecdotal — they're rooted in neuroscience, persuasion research, and real-world performance psychology… and once you see them, you'll spot them everywhere. You'll learn:• Why excessive hedging kills your competency score — and how confidence beats correctness in credibility• How over-explaining signals insecurity and reduces processing fluency• Why talking too fast during key moments makes people distrust you — even when you're right• The three S's of landing your point: shorter, slower, stronger• Why Steve Jobs rehearsed keynotes for hours to look effortless• How self-deprecation tanks your perceived ability in hiring and promotion decisions• The shocking study showing modest candidates get liked more but hired less• Why showmanship isn't arrogance — it's survival in a world that rewards clarity• How processing fluency makes simple ideas feel smarter and more truthful• The one-sentence framework Jobs used to control entire product launches This isn't about faking confidence or pretending to be someone you're not. It's about aligning how you deliver with the outcomes you want. Smart people see complexity. Winners communicate it clearly. If you've ever felt overlooked, interrupted, or dismissed despite knowing your stuff — this episode will permanently change how you show up. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:32 Trap 1 00:04:19 Trap 2 00:07:26 Trap 3 00:09:55 Trap 4 00:11:40 Trap 5 00:13:22 Trap 6 00:15:26 Trap 7 00:17:45 The Pattern Behind All Traps 00:18:31 Your Speaking Reset Framework ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL
What’s the greatest deterrent to temptation? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe unpacks some transformative truth about God’s goodness. See why grace—not fear of judgment—teaches us to say no, and how understanding that we’re new creations in Christ breaks chains of slavery to sin. Learn to trust God’s way is best ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Step Gift: Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of GodBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understand common money traps and what to do as homeowners insurance premiums rise across the country. Your brain can be expensive. That's why hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down three behavioral finance biases (loss aversion, herd mentality, and overconfidence) and how they can lead to costly spending and investing decisions. Then, NerdWallet editor Caitlin Constantine joins to answer a listener's question about whether buying a home still makes sense as homeowners insurance premiums skyrocket and coverage gets harder to find in some areas. They dig into “escrow shock,” FAIR plans, why some homeowners go uninsured, and practical ways to plan for higher housing costs. Plus: what renters can and should protect with renters insurance. Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When does sin actually take root in your life? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe unpacks the gestation period of temptation with powerful imagery. James 1 traces how sin grows from conception to domination, and why dealing with it early prevents the death effect. Abort the sin process before it’s too late ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Step Gift: Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of GodBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send a textWhen you have enemies, they come at you in a number of different ways. In this episode, the VC analyzes the ways enemies use traps to catch the Christian.
Fitness doesn't guarantee success on race day.You can have the highest VO₂ max in the field…You can run insane workouts…You can show up tapered and ready…And still fall into the mental traps that sabotage your race.In this episode, I break down the biggest mental traps ultrarunners face — from going out too hard, to walking when you should be running, to not eating when you don't feel like eating, to letting negative self-talk take control.These are the exact lessons I've learned from my own 100-milers, 200-milers, Cocodona, Tahoe, Javelina — and from coaching hundreds of athletes on the Everyday Ultra Racing Team.We cover:• Why “what is predictable is preventable”• How to pace properly using RPE (and avoid blowing up early)• The trap of thinking you're fitter than you are (and how to ground belief in data)• When to push late in a race• Why walking when you don't need to is costing you HUGE time• How to stay disciplined with fueling (even when you're sick of gels)• The power of breaking races into small chunks• Why you need a deep toolkit of mental strategies• How to handle negative self-talk when it shows upThis episode is about building discipline.Because discipline doesn't care about feelings.It cares about execution.If you want to race smarter, stronger, and more confidently in your next ultra — this one is for you.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.comCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.
This episode is all about Oregon's Fur sales. Prineville on February 28th, 2026 and K-Falls on March 20-21st 2026. One twist this year is Mac's Traps and Trapping supplies run by Mac Hankins will be at the K-falls sale. Mac is Excited to come to the sale and help the Trappers of Oregon stock up for next year's trapping ventures. Tune in to listen to all the great things Mac has to offer and how you can get a hold of him to place your order before the sale. Mac accepts most forms of payment from cash, credit card, check, Pay pal, and Venmo. to get a hold of Mac simply call/ or text 208-790-8546 or email at mactechllc@outlook.com
They're the latest craze, apparently: blue light traps for catching bugs. Because everyone hates bugs. And speaking of flying things that annoy you, UFOs are back in the public eye yet again. Apparently Trump is going to declassify it all. Anything to distract from the real issue at hand: Hollywood won't stop making sequels. Please, stop.Topics:Blue light bug trapsPet healthcareTariffs going awayUFO files being releasedEric Dane diesLandmanGordon Ramsay documentaryOlympics wolfdog gets looseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is temptation God’s fault or yours? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe exposes the deception behind every temptation. The analogy of a mousetrap illustrates why God never tempts us with evil, how misguided desires become our downfall, and why victims never overcome. Take responsibility for your choices ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Step Gift: Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of GodBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this solo episode, I explore a tension that I've encountered both personally and clinically—the way some high-control religious communities can feel deeply warm, relational, and inviting at first, and yet over time reveal a much more rigid and exclusionary structure underneath.I begin with a personal reflection on being re-exposed to Douglas Wilson while listening to conversations about Christian nationalism, and how his winsome, calm, and disarming tone stands in stark contrast to what I see as deeply dangerous ideas—especially when it comes to democracy, pluralism, and the ability for real difference to exist.From there, I unpack what I'm calling aesthetic hospitality—the way warmth, attentiveness, and belonging can function as a kind of soft power that draws people in before they've had the chance to fully discern what they're stepping into.Drawing on psychoanalytic insights, including Todd McGowan's critique of community and James Hollis' distinction between internal and external authority, I explore how belonging in these systems is often conditional, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, and how exclusion is frequently reframed as truth, morality, or righteousness.This episode is ultimately an invitation to develop a deeper kind of discernment—not just asking whether a community is kind or welcoming, but whether it can actually tolerate your full existence without requiring you to become someone else in order to belong.
Send a textFrom an NLP perspective, what are some of the common ways we get stuck in experiences or behavior patterns because we aren't exercising as much conscious control as we really have? 1. Holding Onto Limiting Beliefs Tips to overcome this:An easy way to begin to loosen the effects of a belief is to do Sleight of Mouth. Ep 51, 53.Take the belief statement with a cause/effect or meaning, and write out the pattern of SOM to change it. This will weaken the belief and make it open to changing into something more positive. Example: I never get to save money because I spend all that I make.Your intention is to be responsible and have money for a rainy day.Has there ever been a time when you were able to save money?Saving a little is better than saving nothing at all.2. Engaging in Negative Self-Talk and Internal DialogueTips overcome this:Monitor your self-talk. Change any negative move-away statement to something that moves towards what you want. Negative self-talk is the result of neuro-grooving. The thought becomes habituated. Change the language to what you want. Punch or Meta reframes are good for this. I can't change my circumstances. You can change that thought!Conflict resolution between what you say and something more empowering.3. Failing to Set Clear, Positive OutcomesTips overcome this:This is the most important principle of getting what you want. A goal or outcome must be stated in positive, active language, self-initiated and maintained, ecological, and demonstrated in see, hear, feel. I'm saving $15 a week. I'm putting it in a place where it is more difficult to access. I am doing this for myself or by myself. I may lose a couple of cups of coffee a week. I see myself putting the money in a special place or transferring it to another account. I see the amount increasing every week. I tell myself that this is easier than I thought it was going to be. I feel a sense of well-being in my chest and smile. 4. Assigning Disempowering Meanings to ExperiencesTips overcome this:Look at something in a different way, and what does that mean? Change positions to look at something. What else could this mean? Ask someone else, a friend or mentor, what else could it mean? Read the opinions of others and widen your perspective.Talk to someone you respect and trust for a different way of looking at something.And write a story about the meaning and experience. Then rewrite it with a more positive perspective.5. Poor Management of Emotional StatesTips overcome this:Regular self-care and maintenanceVisualize yourself in happy, calm, confident statesAnchoring negative emotions with positive ones.Conflict resolution between the present state and the desired state These are all brief suggestions. Remember that certain problems, especially those that come up over and over again, may need some work with me. Especially dealing with belief issues and meaning perspective, having someone who can guide you through these saves time, effort, and yes, even money. NLP is not necessarily self-applied. Some problems may seem simple but have more complex underlying causes. Support the show
Send a textHalf of CISSP candidates fail not because they lack knowledge, but because they answer like technicians when the exam demands a manager's mindset. We dig into the three traps that derail smart people—technical heroism, perfect security fantasies, and the confusion of multiple “right” answers—and replace them with clear mental models that work under pressure. You'll learn how to pick process over panic, see risk through the business lens, and choose the action that enables everything else.We also dive into a timely security development: researchers demonstrate how permissive AI assistants with web browsing can act as covert command and control channels. If your network blocks known C2 nodes but allows AI egress, malware can route requests through an assistant to fetch malicious URLs—slipping past controls you trust. We talk through practical countermeasures: AI governance on par with high‑risk SaaS, disciplined inventory and policy control, enterprise logging and audit features, and the hard realities of traffic inspection and packet decryption without crushing reliability.From there, we translate exam strategy into daily leadership. We outline the executive lens: decide who you are (risk manager), fix what the business cares about (continuity within risk appetite), and follow procedural DNA (assess, plan, execute). When a question asks what to do first, look for “assess the situation” or “consult the policy.” When choices seem equally solid, use a strict priority: life safety, legal and regulatory, business continuity, then assets and tech. And when tempted by the strongest control, match cost to value with proportional safeguards like full disk encryption and remote wipe for low-risk laptops.If you're ready to pass the CISSP and lead with clarity in an AI-shaped threat landscape, this conversation gives you the mindset, examples, and filters to get there. If it helped, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review—what trap do you see most often?Gain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and have them delivered directly to your inbox! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!
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Have you ever felt frustrated when the scale goes up — even though you're eating healthy and trying to honor God with your body? Have you wondered why your body isn't responding the way it used to, despite your best efforts? In this episode of Strong. Confident. His., I'm sharing what I learned during a busy season when subtle shifts in awareness, portions, and protein affected my health. Not because I stopped caring, but because life got full — and I lost awareness in ways many Christian women do. We talk about the difference between God-made food and man-made processed food, how processed foods affect hunger and cravings, and why protein and awareness play a critical role in restoring alignment. This episode will help you understand what's happening in your body so you can stop feeling stuck, stop blaming yourself, and return to simple, faith-centered stewardship. Because this isn't just about losing weight. It's about becoming healthy, strong, and confident in Jesus — and having the energy, clarity, and strength to live out your calling. What You'll Learn Why weight gain can happen even when eating healthy The difference between God-made food and man-made processed food How processed foods increase hunger, cravings, and overeating Why protein supports metabolism, hormones, and fat loss How awareness restores alignment without extremes How to stop tying your worth to your weight Scripture Mentioned Philippians 4:13 Proverbs 4:26 Galatians 5:22–23 2 Timothy 1:7 Next Steps Ready to go all in with God on your fitness? Join Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation https://kimdolanleto.com/fitgodswaycourse If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His. Kim Dolan Leto Listen to Strong. Confident. His.: Apple ➞ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his-christian-fitness-health-and/id1504962677 Spotify ➞ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC YouTube ➞ https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit All Episodes ➞ https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast Connect with Me Newsletter ➞ https://kimdolanleto.com/get-on-the-list Website ➞ https://kimdolanleto.comInstagram ➞ https://instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook ➞ https://facebook.com/kimdolanleto YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/kimdolanletofit Podcast ➞ https://kimdolanleto.com/strong-confident-his-podcast Shop ➞ https://kimdolanleto.com/shop
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Resentment isn't bitterness or weakness, and it doesn't mean you're failing at healing. In this conversation, we unpack how resentment develops after betrayal trauma, how it protects you from further harm, and why suppressing it can lead to emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, and loss of joy.Chapters01:35 Understanding Anger vs. Resentment02:37 The Roots of Resentment04:54 Manifestations of Resentment07:49 Instinctive Defenses and Resentment09:32 The Traps of Resentment13:58 Healing from ResentmentRegister Now!✨Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women March 17th-20th, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope.
Marriage shutdown does not usually happen all at once. It builds slowly through emotional exhaustion, repeated disappointment, and the belief that nothing will change. Over time, couples start protecting themselves by pulling back, going quiet, or emotionally checking out.In this episode, I'm breaking down the most common mindset traps that keep couples stuck in shutdown. These are the thoughts that feel protective in the moment but quietly block repair, connection, and movement forward. I explain how these patterns show up, why they make sense, and what actually helps you begin shifting out of shutdown without forcing conversations or pretending everything is fine.Tune in to discover:• What marriage shutdown really looks like over time• The mindset traps that keep couples emotionally stuck• Why self protection often blocks connection• How fear and hopelessness reinforce shutdown• What helps you begin reconnecting safely and slowlyConnect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-callFREE Marriage Shutdown Checklist: https://marriedafterkids.com/marriage-shutdown?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=links&utm_campaign=MSoptin60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call: https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/306057-marriage-shutdown-breakthrough-callFREE TRAINING! The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/3-secrets?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Links&utm_campaign=3%20Secrets%20-%20Jan26Follow me on Instagram so you don't miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids
Is AI eating the software industry, or is it just making it more powerful?In this episode, we sit down with Braden Dennis, CEO and co-founder of Fiscal.ai, to discuss the shift happening in enterprise SaaS. If you've watched our videos, you know we use Fiscal's charts every single day to analyze the markets, so it was great to get Braden's perspective on where the industry is headed.We dive deep into the software apocalypse narrative and whether it's based in reality or just a market overreaction. Braden explains why maintaining software is getting easier, how his engineering team has achieved 10x productivity, and why internal AI solutions are coming for the "busy work" that off-the-shelf SaaS can't solve.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:0:00 – Is AI Eating Software? 1:12 – Meet Braden Dennis, CEO of Fiscal.ai 1:45 – Why Software Engineering Has Changed Completely 2:40 – 2026 Outlook: Opportunities vs. Traps 3:30 – What Software is Becoming Obsolete? 4:30 – Automating the "Unsolvable" Internal Busy Work 5:15 – "Intelligence in the Sky": A New Data Layer 6:10 – Pricing Power Debate: Will Clients Pay Less? 7:45 – Broadcom & VMware Case Study8:55 – Comparing the Software Correction to 2018 Semiconductors 11:45 – Lessons on Market Cyclicality 13:55 – The Problem with Late-Stage Venture Capital 16:00 – Why We Need More Tech IPOs 18:10 – The Incentive for Founders to Stay Private 20:00 – Evaluating Figma and Adobe in the AI Age21:30 – ServiceNow: Narrative vs. Financial Reality 22:45 – Final Verdict: Being Selective in a Sell-offIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #AI #SaaS #SoftwareStocks #Investing #ChipStockInvestor #FiscalAI #TechInvesting #ServiceNow #stockmarket2026 Nick and Kasey own shares of Adobe, Figma, ServiceNow
This lecture discusses the French Existentialist philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre's play, No Exit, and focuses on the various ways in which the three characters attempt to find some manner of making their situation, trapped with each other for eternity, livable for themselves. Inez Serrano speaks of the situation as one beset with traps, and Joseph Garcin uses the metaphor of webs, but they do consider possible solutions, only to find that none of them will work in the long run. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO You can find over 3500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit - https://amzn.to/3Lv5uU6
Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach when your big kid seems off—and you immediately start wondering what you did wrong? This reaction doesn't come from insecurity—it comes from love. Especially in this stage of motherhood, when your role feels less clear and so much feels uncertain, it's easy to make your child's experience mean something about you. Today, I'm continuing the Mindset Traps of Parenting Teens and the Empty Nest series with a focus on Personalization. Once you understand why your brain keeps pulling you into taking responsibility for things that aren't actually yours to carry—and how much that's costing you—you'll start to see a different way to stay connected to your child without carrying so much guilt, anxiety, or emotional weight. This episode will change how you think about taking things personally so that you can let go of emotional responsibility and find real peace in this stage of motherhood.
Stephen Grootes spoke to financial advisor Warren Ingram about the key financial considerations when buying a home; to organisational behaviour specialist Siphiwe Moyo about how “just be yourself” can become an authenticity trap in leadership; to trend translator and future finance specialist Bronwyn Williams about Sophie Gilbert’s Girl on Girl and how pop culture’s portrayal of women is shaped by business incentives; and to supply‑chain expert Lerato Sebata about how modern supply chains work, why they’ve become more complex, and what causes costly disruptions. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm covering the essential list of to-dos if you're planning to retire this year, or frankly, anytime in the next couple of years. Today, I'm talking about some of the key tax traps to avoid if you can, and at the very least, pay attention to and familiarize yourself with before retirement.
In this episode of Travel Italia, an American expat who has lived in Italy for years shares insider tips to help you avoid overpriced, inauthentic experiences and find the real Italy instead. From restaurants with photo menus to fake “Italian” souvenirs, you'll learn how to recognize the biggest red flags and make smarter travel choices.
Although the latest CPI report shows inflation cooling to 2.4%, Stephen Kates warns that underlying data—including high utility costs and a shelter inflation overhang—reveals potential traps for the Federal Reserve. Further pressure looms from trade policies and pending tariffs, which could keep goods prices elevated well into 2026. Ultimately, rising airfares and these delayed economic impacts suggest that declaring victory over inflation is currently premature.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're talking about installation prep for CO2 refrigeration. I'm joined by longtime refrigeration technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador Andrew Freeburg to discuss CO2 system installation, design, evacuation, and pressure testing, diving into best practices and common challenges. This episode provides valuable tips for refrigeration technicians looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in handling CO2 systems. This episode was recorded live during one of our regular Refrigeration Mentor Community Meetups. Join the next meetup here. In this episode, we cover: (1:37) Dealing with Pain and Injuries on the Job (8:06) Training Apprentices Effectively (16:33) Insights from the HR Show (17:50) CO2 System Design and Installation (34:24) Understanding Pressure Ratings and Conversions (35:40) Installation Prep for CO2 Systems (36:24) Proper Support and Slope for Piping (38:15) Brazing and Nitrogen Purging (38:48) Setting Cases and Proper Installation Practices (40:06) Following Manufacturer Specifications (41:57) Expansion Loops and Traps (51:42) Pressure Testing Procedures (57:29) Triple Evacuation and Deep Vacuum Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 160: Things to Know When Installing and Servicing CO2 Refrigeration Systems Episode 285. CO2 Experts: Transitioning to CO2 as a Service Technician Q & A with Andrew Freeburg Episode 81. Challenges Faced When Installing CO2 Systems
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Alan Porter is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk instructor pilot turned nationally recognized financial educator, bestselling author, and certified financial fiduciary. After a long military career and success in real estate and mortgage lending, a series of family health crises reshaped his understanding of financial planning, life insurance, and long-term care. Today, Alan specializes in advanced tax-free retirement planning, wealth preservation, business exit strategies, and legacy planning for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Understand why health events, not market cycles, are the biggest threat to retirement security Learn how sequence of returns risk can quietly devastate traditional retirement plans Discover how life insurance can function as a tax-free retirement and liquidity tool See why effective interest cost matters more than stated interest rates Learn how proactive tax and retirement planning can protect wealth across generations Topics Why Financial Planning Became Personal for Alan Family health crises exposed major gaps in traditional planning Terminal illness rider benefits provided critical, tax-free liquidity Firsthand experience reshaped Alan's career focus Health Care Costs and Long-Term Care Risk Long-term care costs range from $50,000–$200,000 per year and continue rising Medicare does not cover long-term care; Medicaid requires asset spend-down Health events can erase decades of savings without proper planning Sequence of Returns Risk Explained Early retirement losses can permanently derail portfolios Market downturns combined with withdrawals accelerate depletion Traditional advisors often overlook this risk Effective Interest Cost and Hidden Debt Mortgages and credit cards carry much higher real costs than advertised rates Effective interest cost reveals how much money truly goes to lenders Eliminating high-interest debt can outperform traditional investments Becoming Your Own Bank Cash-value life insurance allows borrowing while assets continue compounding Loan repayment is flexible and under the policyholder's control Policies can fund education, vehicles, emergencies, and retirement Limitations of 401(k)s and Qualified Plans Fees, taxes, and required minimum distributions reduce net retirement income Taxes are deferred, not eliminated Most investors underestimate future tax exposure Tax-Free Retirement and Legacy Planning Properly structured insurance strategies can deliver tax-free income Policies avoid Social Security taxation and Medicare means testing Assets can transfer across generations more efficiently Round of Insights Failure that set Alan up for success: Not planning ahead. Failing to prepare for life events led to higher costs and financial strain later. Digital or mobile resource recommended: Alan's YouTube channel and educational resources at StrategicWealthStrategies.com. Book recommended most in the last year: Tax-Free Retirement Solution. Daily habit that keeps him focused: Early mornings, daily workouts, and structured planning to start each day with intention. #1 insight for creating long-term wealth: Learn how insurance products work and what they can truly do. Next Steps Visit Alan's website and check out his retirement tax calculator Review your current retirement and tax strategy Learn how sequence of returns risk affects your plan Evaluate long-term care exposure and insurance options Explore tax-free income strategies before retirement Get a second opinion on your financial plan Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW, and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode.
If you're locking in the wrong contracts or risking your business with bad financing, this episode with Rob Misheloff of Smarter Finance USA explains why you need a smarter freight pricing strategy, cautious contract bids, and strong carrier relationships to stay profitable in today's volatile transportation market. Rob covers the current trucking financing challenges, from equipment costs doubling and tighter credit markets to the reality of personal guarantees, common predatory lending scams, and the financial mistakes first-time owner-operators make when they don't know their true cost per mile. We also discuss the best truck financing practices, including why OEM dealers should be your first stop, when banks make sense, and how trusted brokers can help when options get tight—so you can protect your cash flow, avoid risky contracts, and build a trucking business that actually lasts! About Rob Misheloff Robert is the founder of Smarter Finance USA (Smarter Equipment Finance LLC). After spending 10 years running a marketing company that served equipment finance and small-business finance brands, he built Smarter Finance USA to address a recurring problem he saw across the industry: when small businesses couldn't access bank loans, many were pushed into opaque financing processes where critical details were unclear until late in the deal. Robert's work centers on helping business owners and commercial sellers understand the real terms behind equipment and commercial vehicle financing - how offers are structured, where costs hide, and how to protect against common traps such as rate/term misrepresentation, conditional approvals, fee stacking, and deposit scams. His insights have been featured in industry outlets including Manufacturing.net and Overdrive Online.
If you're a man battling addiction, pornography, alcohol, or a “secret habit” you can't talk about—this conversation is for you. In this episode, addiction counselor and sober house director Benjamin Clark breaks down the real roots of addiction and men's mental health: trauma, isolation, silence, shame, and generational patterns that get passed down like a curse. We talk about why addiction often starts as relief and comfort, how families unknowingly protect the addiction, and why “functional” addiction can be the most deceptive trap. If you've ever felt like your past defines you—felonies, prison time, childhood wounds, abandonment, grief, or the pain you never processed—this will hit home. You'll hear practical recovery tools that actually work in real life: community, journaling, gratitude, self-care, replacing destructive rewards with healthy ones, and building a mindset that doesn't collapse under guilt. The message is simple but powerful: don't suffer in silence. No man is an island—and you don't have to fight this alone. You'll learn how addiction grows through isolation, silence, and shame inside families, why unhealthy coping and conflict avoidance become generational habits, and how codependency keeps people stuck even when they “love” each other. You'll also hear solution-based recovery strategies like journaling gratitude, rebuilding healthy pleasures, and creating community support that protects sobriety. Finally, we break down the biggest lie men believe in recovery—“my past defines me”—and how to replace that mindset daily. 00:00 Intro00:23 Benjamin's background in addiction work03:27 What addiction really is (isolation, silence, shame)05:22 Why people start using (relief + comfort)07:00 Functional addiction vs. dysfunction08:01 The 3 generational drivers (coping, conflict avoidance, codependency)11:32 Emotional wounds behind addiction (abandonment, grief, abuse)15:29 The biggest lie: your past defines you17:31 Solutions: community, journaling, self-care21:41 Avoiding “all-or-nothing” burnout23:44 3 final takeaways for men25:45 How to reach Benjamin #MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #HealingTrauma #Masculinity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pastor Steve teaches out of God's Word in Matthew 6.Listen to CORE TRUTH RADIO every weekday at 5:30pm on KKLA 99.5 FM!
Pastor Steve teaches out of God's Word in Matthew 6.Listen to CORE TRUTH RADIO every weekday at 5:30pm on KKLA 99.5 FM!
In this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat answer listener questions and explain when Roth conversions make sense, when they don't, and how taxes, IRMAA Medicare surcharges, and market volatility can change retirement outcomes. They discuss strategic gifting to adult children, helping fund Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and HSAs without killing motivation, and walk through a real call from a retired teacher debating whether converting his accounts is worth it. Along the way, Scott and Pat break down the math behind Roth conversions, explain how pensions and Social Security affect the results, and why paying conversion taxes from retirement accounts can wipe out the benefits. If you're retired or nearing retirement and considering Roth conversions, this episode offers clear, practical guidance to avoid costly mistakes. Join Money Matters: Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's co-founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain. Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here. You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.
Full Episode Containing a MAJOR Announcement!In today's episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines including up to the minute details on the missing persons case involving Today Show host Samantha Guthrie's mother, an update in the Tepe double murder case, details of the arrest of Olympic sprinter Sha'carri Richardson, the arrest of a man for the murder of Hailey Buzbee and so much more today! #tepe #Nancyguthrie #breakingnews #crime #news #podcast Timestamps03:00 Olympic Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is Jailed for Speeding.08:30 Six Arrested in Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade Gang Shooting.15:00 UPDATE: Tepe Autopsy Results Released.20:00 Samantha Guthrie Case Details and Update.32:00 Louisiana Man Arrested Discovered To Have Diaper Fetish.37:00 The Voice Nigeria Contestant Dies After Bedtime Cobra Bite.40:00 Indiana's Hailey Buzbee's Body Found, Man Charged.43:20 IVF Couple Shocked When Wife Delivers Baby of Different Race53:30 Man Caught In Florida Caught Having Sex With Vacuum Cleaner56:00 Exotic Dancer Caught In Mexico After Decapitation Of Boyfriend59:50 Announcing Crime Wire Weekly Overtime!01:02:00 Woman Involved In Love Triangle Shoots Bystander 01:13:05 Man Attempting To Hide Murder Vehicle Shoots Innocent Man Fishing 01:18:01 Siblings In Miami Hid 24 Million In Walls “True Crime Time Machine”01:22:02 Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Indicted In Murder Of Wife
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Full Episode With BIG AnnouncementIn today's episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines including up to the minute details on the missing persons case involving Today Show host Samantha Guthrie's mother, an update in the Tepe double murder case, details of the arrest of Olympic sprinter Sha'carri Richardson, the arrest of a man for the murder of Hailey Buzbee and so much more today! #tepe #Nancyguthrie #breakingnews #crime #news #podcast Timestamps03:00 Olympic Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is Jailed for Speeding.08:30 Six Arrested in Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade Gang Shooting.15:00 UPDATE: Tepe Autopsy Results Released.20:00 Samantha Guthrie Case Details and Update.32:00 Louisiana Man Arrested Discovered To Have Diaper Fetish.37:00 The Voice Nigeria Contestant Dies After Bedtime Cobra Bite.40:00 Indiana's Hailey Buzbee's Body Found, Man Charged.43:20 IVF Couple Shocked When Wife Delivers Baby of Different Race53:30 Man Caught In Florida Caught Having Sex With Vacuum Cleaner56:00 Exotic Dancer Caught In Mexico After Decapitation Of Boyfriend59:50 Announcing Crime Wire Weekly Overtime!01:02:00 Woman Involved In Love Triangle Shoots Bystander 01:13:05 Man Attempting To Hide Murder Vehicle Shoots Innocent Man Fishing 01:18:01 Siblings In Miami Hid 24 Million In Walls “True Crime Time Machine”01:22:02 Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Indicted In Murder Of WifeLinks to Follow Crime Wire Weekly https://linktr.ee/crimewireweekly Kelly Jennings is host of “Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings” https://open.spotify.com/show/3n7BUzKRtMhAEuIuu7f031?si=c98fcf5b7e6848c8 Jim Chapman is host of “Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite” https://open.spotify.com/show/3ePQYSPp5oSPDeue8otH1n?si=39142df6e0ed4f77Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.
If your business falls apart when you leave for vacation, congrats. You built a trap, not a company. This episode isn't another cheerleading session for overworked founders. Jake Isaacs joins Matt and Luigi to rip into why most entrepreneurs are exhausted, isolated, and low-key addicted to chaos. From building real communities to training kids for capitalism early, Jake lays out how Gathering the Kings is more than a buzzword mastermind; it's a system for staying sane.
Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly stationary tropical depression from becoming a cyclone.1873
Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly stationary tropical depression from becoming a cyclone.
If you find yourself questioning whether it's okay to step back from a someone who is always playing the victim (and perhaps blaming you for almost everything wrong in their life), you need a way out and a way back to your sanity and well-being.
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureChina & Canada are trying to bypass Trump trade tariffs. This has already failed, and Trump calls out Carney.EU economy is weak and it is getting weaker, there are two paths, one that follows the [CB] agenda the other is Trump economic agenda. Inflation declines again, Gold and Silver are up, Trump’s plan is working, its time to end the endless.The [DS] is now calling for the insurgency to accelerate. Clinton and Obama are now calling on their foot soldiers to push the insurrection against Trump. Trump has put a message to all D’s, lets work together, the optics are very good, the D’s will do this for a short period of time but in the end they will push the insurrection. Once they do this, they lost the people. Timing and optics are very important. Economy Carney Cracks: Canada Has ‘No Intention’ Of Pursuing Free Trade Deal With China After Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs To review: right before Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney returned from a trip to Beijing and announced a new 5-point ‘strategic partnership’ to ‘diversify our trade partnerships.’ The agreements included slashing tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 100 percent to 6.1 percent for the first 49,000 units, in exchange for China cutting tariffs on Canadian canola from 85 percent to 15 percent until at least the end of the year. Other exports, including Canadian canola meal, lobsters, crabs, and peas will also not be subject to Chinese anti-discrimination tariffs until at least the end of 2026. A week later, Carney told the global elite at Davos resort that the “rules-based order” established by the United States and its allies following WW2 was fraying amid the current rivalry between China and America, so the “middle powers must act together because if we’re not on the table, we’re on the menu.” Carney said that for their survival, nations should no longer “go along to get along” with Trump. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China, after Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa “makes a deal” with Beijing. Source: zerohedge.com Trump Is Right About Europe's Weak Economy: U.S. vs. EU Compared President Trump argued that Europe's economic stagnation is the result of a self-inflicted “civilizational erasure” driven by reliance on what he calls the “Green New Scam,” which he says has replaced affordable energy with costly and unreliable wind power. He further asserted that unchecked mass migration has strained social infrastructure and altered the continent's cultural identity, while a stifling regulatory environment and excessive government spending have suppressed the innovation needed to compete with the United States. Finally, he accused European nations of freeloading on American security, arguing that their failure to meet NATO defense spending targets over the past 70 years has allowed them to avoid the true costs of national sovereignty at the expense of the American taxpayer. Based on current economic data as of January 2026, the comparison supports Trump's critique. While the United States is experiencing aggressive growth alongside widespread deregulation, Europe remains mired in what can best be described as stabilized stagnation. The United States enters 2026 with inflation at 2.7%, steadily returning toward the 2% target. As in President Trump's first term, strong GDP growth has been paired with relatively modest inflation. Fourth-quarter GDP growth is projected at 5.4%, dwarfing Europe's stagnant 0.2%. For the full year, U.S. growth is expected to reach between 4.3% and 5%, while Europe is projected to manage only about 1.3% to 1.6%. On the labor front, the United States maintains its historical advantage, with unemployment at 4.4% compared to 6.3% in the Eurozone. This low level of unemployment has been achieved despite deep government job cuts that reduced taxpayer costs. While the United States reduced federal spending by $100 billion, European fiscal policy has moved in the opposite direction. The U.S. has moved 1.2 million people off food stamps, while European social safety nets are coming under increased strain from rising living costs. In 2024, the most recent data available, EU social protection spending rose by 7%, far outpacing nominal GDP growth. This imbalance pushed the social expenditure-to-GDP ratio to 27.3% across the bloc, with countries such as France and Austria exceeding 31%, reinforcing the strain caused by rising demand for social welfare. Energy remains far cheaper in the United States, particularly electricity and natural gas, due to abundant domestic production, lower taxes and levies, and reduced reliance on imports, with overall prices about half of Europe's and industrial electricity often as little as one-third. Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2015764155580756471?s=20 https://twitter.com/truflation/status/2015770236105138602?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2015647917441183786?s=20 spending problems. Gold is at record highs against every currency, not just the dollar Political/Rights DOGE https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2015553600106164548?s=20 Geopolitical https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2015729194270154997?s=20 supply before then. More LNG, more U.S. gas, more renewables… Higher costs baked in. For Brussels this is an irreversible line. After 2027, there's no “going back to normal.” The EU has indeed been importing refined petroleum products from India that originate from Russian crude oil, creating an indirect pathway for Russian oil to enter the European market despite sanctions on direct imports from Russia since December 2022. This circumvention became prominent after the EU and G7 imposed a price cap on Russian oil, prompting Russia to redirect exports to countries like India and China, where the crude is refined and then resold. EU officials and analysts have long acknowledged the loophole, which is why recent sanctions packages have targeted it directly. For instance, the EU’s 18th sanctions package in July 2025 banned the import of petroleum products derived from Russian crude processed in third countries, and specifically sanctioned Nayara Energy, an Indian refinery partly owned by Russia’s Rosneft. The 19th package in October 2025 further tightened measures by sanctioning additional third-country entities, including three in India, for supporting Russia’s circumvention efforts. As a result, major Indian refiners like Reliance Industries have stopped importing Russian crude for certain facilities to comply with these rules and maintain access to EU markets. Russia, meanwhile, continues to adapt by using new middlemen exporters to supply India, aiming to sustain the flow despite the crackdown. India has not fully stopped importing Russian oil since then, but imports have significantly declined. In 2025, Russia’s share of India’s crude oil imports fell to 33.3% from 36% the previous year, while OPEC’s share rose slightly to 50%. By December 2025, India dropped to the third-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels overall, importing €2.3 billion worth that month, with major refiners like Reliance Industries scaling back or halting purchases. This reduction appears driven by a mix of U.S. tariff pressures, steeper discounts on Russian crude drawing buyers back selectively, and India’s strategic diversification to ensure energy security without fully alienating Russia—a key defense and trade partner. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2015527595975033161?s=20 the CMC Joint Staff Dept: Under investigation for violations 5. Director of CMC Political Work Dept: Removed in 2025 over corruption The US-China rivalry has gone well beyond trade. The purges depicted in the image of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) stem from an escalating anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping, which has targeted the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) extensively since 2023. This drive is officially framed as rooting out graft, bribery, and disciplinary violations, but analysts widely interpret it as a mechanism for Xi to consolidate power, enforce unwavering loyalty among military leaders, and address systemic issues like incompetence or factional rivalries that could undermine PLA readiness. The campaign has intensified in 2025-2026, affecting nearly the entire top echelon of the CMC—China’s highest military decision-making body, chaired by Xi himself—leaving it in significant disarray War/Peace Report: Iran's Khamenei Flees to ‘Fortified' Bunker, Fearing U.S. Strike Following rising concerns over a possible U.S. military strike, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has relocated to a heavily fortified underground compound in Tehran, according to reports, which cited sources close to the regime who revealed his son now oversees day-to-day operations. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2015828196273303756?s=20 calling it a dream disconnected from reality. The US covers about 68% of NATO defense spending while Europe still misses its 2% commitments. Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2015559098847428717?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeConchaTV/status/2015519543846703552?s=20 If you are preparing a city for an insurrection is this what you do to lower morale, have police quit and this way there is no one to stop the insurgency In 2024 Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Argued No Right to Carry a Gun at ‘Political Rallies and Protests' In 2024, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) was among 17 AGs who contended there is no right to carry a gun at “political rallies and protests.” The AGs did this in a January 26, 2024, filing in support of upholding California's gun controls for “sensitive places” in a Ninth Circuit case. In the filing, Ellison and the other AGs expressed support for banning the possession of firearms “in crowded places.” The AGs wrote: “Without the power to institute such restrictions, California and other states would be left unable effectively to prevent gun violence in crowded places, around vulnerable populations, or where individuals are exercising other constitutionally protected rights, putting the public at risk.” They emphasized, “Even the perceived risk of gun violence could cause repercussions, as individuals may be discouraged from visiting crowded or confined locations where they know others may be armed.” Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/BillClinton/status/2015562744993350135?s=20 Didn’t Bill and Hiliary Violate a Supeona to testify in front of congress, they broke the law, shouldn’t he be in jail. Barack Obama Urges More Street Protests, Blames Trump for Minneapolis Shooting https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/2015479691147149747?s=20 4700 Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: a54ff9 No.10644532 Sep 14 2020 11:34:31 (EST) Worth remembering [think what you see today]. https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf