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Today on Speaking Out of Place we are joined by three members of the University of California faculty who are part of groups that have filed a landmark compliant against the UC system.This September, faculty associations from seven University of California campuses along with the systemwide Council of UC Faculty Associations filed an unfair labor practice, or ULP charge against their employer, the University of California.  A nearly 600-page complaint was presented to the California Public Employment Relations Board. What is especially noteworthy about this complaint is that it claims UC's repression of faculty and student protests against Israel's genocide in Gaza cuts to the heart of the educational process, and denies faculty, staff, and students the ability to carry on their work of learning and teaching about critical issues in the world today. Most notably, perhaps, is the fact that the faculty groups say that the university system's restrictions on activism for Palestine amount to violations of the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEEERA), which protects employees from retaliation around advocating for changes in the workplace. This raises the issue of just how far universities can go, and the methods they employ, to maintain their complicity with genocide and ethnic cleansing.Anna Markowitz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at UCLA. Her work is at the intersection of child development and policy for children and families. She is a member of the UCLA Faculty Association Executive Committee. Wendy Matsumura is Associate Professor in the Dept of History at UCSD. Her work is on the history of Japanese empire and Okinawan anti-colonialism. She is part of the UCSD Faculty Association Executive Committee. She is also part of the Workshops4Gaza (https://www.workshops4gaza.com) collective.Annie McClanahan is an Associate Professor of English at UCI. She works on American culture and economic history and theory. She is the chair of the Irvine Faculty Association board.Please see the Blog linked to this Episode for news and resources about this issue.

Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the National Labor Relations Board filing an injunction on behalf of striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers. He also discussed an organizing campaign with in-house staff at 32BJ Service Employees International Union and a potential unfair labor practice (ULP) strike by Law360 Union. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his speech during the Democratic National Convention. Regan also spoke about a power outage that stopped trains in the Northeast Corridor and two Canadian rail companies locking out union workers.

Today we have an urgent and important conversation with members of the NEA Staff Organization, the union of staffers at the National Education Association, who have been locked out of their workplace by NEA management for the past four weeks. The NEA, representing over 3 million members, is the largest union in the country. Staffers working for the NEA have been bargaining for higher wages and fairer treatment by the union, and have instead been locked out of their workplace after a 3-day ULP strike a month ago. We've brought on former educator Rowena Shurn and national board-certified teacher Ambereen Khan-Baker, both of whom are NEASO members and Senior Policy Program Analysts at the NEA, to talk about the lockout, what it means for a union to engage in union-busting tactics with their own staff, and how NEASO members are keeping each other's spirits up on the picket line. Additional links/info below… NEASO Website NEASO Strike Fund Nation's biggest labor union has locked out its employees for 4 weeks now Union With Labor Dispute of Its Own Threatened To Cut Off Workers' Health Benefits NEA Staffers Locked Out After 3-Day Strike Disrupts Convention, Biden Speech Why Did the National Education Association Just Lock Out Its Own Staffers? Staff Who Disrupted NEA's Assembly Will Be Locked Out of Work Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Studio Production: Mel Buer Post-Production: Jules Taylor

Today we have an urgent and important conversation with members of the NEA Staff Organization, the union of staffers at the National Education Association, who have been locked out of their workplace by NEA management for the past four weeks. The NEA, representing over 3 million members, is the largest union in the country. Staffers working for the NEA have been bargaining for higher wages and fairer treatment by the union, and have instead been locked out of their workplace after a 3-day ULP strike a month ago. We've brought on former educator Rowena Shurn and national board-certified teacher Ambereen Khan-Baker, both of whom are NEASO members and Senior Policy Program Analysts at the NEA, to talk about the lockout, what it means for a union to engage in union-busting tactics with their own staff, and how NEASO members are keeping each other's spirits up on the picket line.Additional links/info below…NEASO WebsiteNEASO Strike FundNation's biggest labor union has locked out its employees for 4 weeks nowUnion With Labor Dispute of Its Own Threatened To Cut Off Workers' Health BenefitsNEA Staffers Locked Out After 3-Day Strike Disrupts Convention, Biden SpeechWhy Did the National Education Association Just Lock Out Its Own Staffers?Staff Who Disrupted NEA's Assembly Will Be Locked Out of WorkPermanent links below...Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTubechannel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music...Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme SongPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

HSE Schools Superintendent Patrick Mapes talks about the start of school in 2024, and also talks about state law changes impacting schools, the high school diploma debate and the ULP filed by the local teachers union, all in this podcast.

⭐️ In this ULP episode, meet Михайло Грушевський (Mykhailo Hryshevskyi), a historian, politician, and key figure of the 1917-1921 Ukrainian revolution. Explore his academic and political activities with Anna's narration, a vocabulary list, and comprehension questions. ❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.Transcript and Exercises!

We briefly discuss new ULP charges against Amazon for surveillance, Boeing's latest lowball offer to their locked out fire fighters, Teamsters at MolsonCoors winning a tentative agreement, and Scarlet Johansson fighting the theft of her voice by AI to start out with some headlines. Also this week, dockworkers in Oakland are pushing for the ILWU to blockade military goods to Israel. Academic workers in UAW 4811 carried out the first week of their historic stand up strike for Palestine, and are expanding to UCLA and UC Davis this week. The NCAA announced this week a potentially historic settlement that would result in players finally receiving SOME compensation for their labor. Legal aid workers at NYC non profit Mobilization for Justice held strong for over 3 months and finally this week won a new contract meeting all their key demands. Finally, we celebrate the union win by character actors at Disneyland in California. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

After running down some quick headlines (boycott Molson Coors!), we jump into our first story of the week, Amazon paying restitution to migrant workers who faced abuse while working in Amazon's Saudi Arabian warehouses. Next we discuss attacks on labor rights in Finland by the new right wing government, which threaten to roll back decades of labor gains. UAW supporters at Mercedes Benz in Alabama have filed ULP charges after the company began retaliating against workers for their union support. With heavy hearts we discuss the tragic loss of 6 workers in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and the callous disregard much of the coverage has shown them. The ACLU recently joined the list of progressive nonprofits attacking the NLRB in the wake of a internal union drive. Finally, we celebrate SEGA workers ratifying the first union contract at a major video game firm in the US. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

 ✊ In the second episode of the ULP's Ukrainian Poetry series, we delve into Taras Shevchenko's "Testament" ("Заповіт"), his powerful call to fight for freedom. Learn new vocabulary, read the poem line by line, and explore the important role of Taras Shevchenko's inspirational poetry in Ukrainian history. ❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.Transcript and Exercises!

fWotD Episode 2402: Ernest Roberts (Australian politician) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Saturday, 2 December 2023 is Ernest Roberts (Australian politician).Ernest Alfred Roberts (21 February 1868 – 2 December 1913) was a Labor member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1896 to 1902 and 1905 to 1908 and then the Australian House of Representatives from 1908 to 1913. Roberts also served as an officer in South Africa during the Second Boer War, with South Australian colonial forces in 1900 and Commonwealth forces in 1902. From 1904 to 1908 he was the editor of The Herald, a left-wing newspaper published by the United Labor Party (ULP).Born in London and schooled on the island of Guernsey, Roberts initially followed his father into the merchant marine, and after briefly living in Queensland he moved to Port Pirie, South Australia. There he worked on the wharves, was active in the labour movement, and was a member of the town council. In 1893 he ran unsuccessfully for the seat of Gladstone in the House of Assembly as an independent Labour candidate. On his second attempt in 1896 he was elected as a ULP candidate, and was the youngest member of the assembly. He cemented his position at the 1899 election. In late 1899, he crossed the floor and contributed to the defeat of the ministry of Charles Kingston, attracting sharp criticism from some parts of the ULP.In 1900, Roberts served in the Second Boer War in South Africa as a lieutenant with the 4th Imperial Bushmen's Contingent raised from South Australia. After its arrival in June his unit was involved in several engagements, including the relief of the garrison at Elands River. In December, Roberts, considering the fighting almost over, asked for and received permission to return home, and resumed his seat in the assembly. Post-Federation, Roberts helped raise a unit of the Australian Commonwealth Horse and served with it as a captain in South Africa in 1902. The main operation of his unit was as part of a large-scale concerted "drive" to push the remaining Boers to surrender, and Roberts personally took the surrender of more than 190 Boers, along with the capture of a similar number of horses. Roberts' term in the assembly expired while he was absent in South Africa, and he did not contest any seat at the 1902 South Australian state election. From 1904 to 1908 Roberts edited The Herald, and he successfully ran for the seat of Adelaide in the 1905 state election. He was re-elected in the state election of 3 November 1906. He was vice-president and then president of the ULP in 1907–1908, and was also a member of the council of the South Australian School of Mines and a board member of the Adelaide Co-operative Society.When a by-election was called for 13 June 1908 in the federal division of Adelaide following Kingston's death, Roberts ran as the Australian Labour (Labor from 1912) Party candidate and won the seat, then retained it in the 1910 federal election. Roberts represented the minister for defence, Senator George Pearce, in the House of Representatives, and also while Pearce was overseas in 1911, and was appointed as an honorary minister later that year. He retained his seat at the 1913 federal election, but soon after a fierce parliamentary debate on 2 December 1913 he collapsed and died from a heart condition. He received a state funeral attended by 6,000 people. The loss of Roberts – considered a highly capable and up-and-coming member of the ULP – was felt intensely by his political comrades, along with his fire, energy and enthusiasm. In 1917 a monument was erected over his grave at West Terrace Cemetery in Adelaide, which The Advertiser newspaper described as "emblematic of the untimely end to [his] brilliant career".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:10 UTC on Saturday, 2 December 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Ernest Roberts (Australian politician) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Nicole Standard.

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In this episode, podcast host Anna shares her insights from traveling to Ukraine from Sweden in the summer of 2023. ULP 6-202 explores traveling with an infant, crossing borders, impressions of life in a country at war, and much more — all presented in slow Ukrainian.! Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.Transcript and Exercises!

In Episode 77, we discuss the National Labor Relations Board's recent decision in the Cemex case. It simplifies the process for unions showing majority support. It's potentially a huge win for workers throughout the United States. We talk about pathways to bargaining and some things to consider before requesting voluntary recognition. This case may finally tip the scales in favor of the Labor Movement. Seek the services of a licensed and competent professional familiar with the case before making any decisions. 

Mention Orange County to the average person and images of Disneyland, Laguna Beach and high-end shopping malls may come to mind. Life science industry insiders know that beyond the county's famous landmarks is a nascent biotechnology hub—more than 63,000 people there were employed by the sector last year, and the number of startups establishing roots in Orange County is growing. In 2020, biotech startups gained a new place to set up shop when University Lab Partners, the first wet lab incubator for biotech and medtech companies in the region, opened near the University of California, Irvine campus. Karin Koch, its executive director, calls it “the Four Seasons of incubators” and says it has helped 70 companies since opening.  Karin says University Lab Partners' approach—which was founded in partnership with UC Irvine's Beall Applied Innovation—is an “all-inclusive concierge model” where startups receive support services in addition to access to labs: event planning, business counseling, networking, and finding a venue when they're ready to graduate. For Karin, directing an incubator goes far beyond collecting rent—it's about offering startup founders a sense of community and helping them on their journey. Having been one of the few women in an electrical engineering class while in college, she knows first-hand what it's like to feel isolated. “Being a CEO or owner of a company, it's a very lonely place. Not a lot of people can relate to you,” she says. This is where incubators like University Lab Partners come in—they can connect founders with like-minded people who can serve as a sounding board and co-collaborator. “Part of the reason why I'm so impassioned about the work is so that women and underrepresented minorities in STEM really have this safe social network…ULP is focused on life sciences and there are severe disparities in STEM (and especially the life sciences) that we need to highly focus our efforts there.”  Today, University Lab Partners has a second location in Aliso Viejo and houses a total of 42 companies that will hopefully stay in Orange County when they outgrow the incubator, as many previous tenants have. We hear more from Karin about the larger role (and responsibility) incubators play in a city's economic development and the diversity of the STEM workforce, University Lab Partners' involvement with an outreach program for high school students, and how a company's graduation day can feel like a parent sending their child off to college.  Learn more about Karin Koch and University Lab Partners.  LifeLines  is produced by Biocom California, the leader and advocate for life science in California and beyond. To learn more about us, visit biocom.org or engage with us on Twitter and LinkedIn. For a transcript of this episode, you can download it here. Interested in becoming a member or joining us on this podcast? Email podcast@biocom.org.  Host: Bob McGriff Executive Producer: Marie Tutko Senior Producer: Vincenzo Tarantino Associate Producer: Lauren Panetta Program & Research Coordinator: Katy Burgess Transcripts By: Jessica Schneider  Senior Director of Marketing: Heather Ramsay Graphic Design By: Raquel Papike 

Ben interviews Will about his ongoing ULP strike. More info about the strike here, including links to support striking workers: https://linktr.ee/opeiucsc

This week, we recap the continued rise in unfair labor practice (ULP) charge filings reported by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); New York City's new prohibitions against size discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations; and Florida's forthcoming E-Verify requirements for public and private employers with 25 or more employees. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw303 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/ Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

In today's episode, our guest is David Greene. He is a successful real estate broker, bestselling author, and BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast co-host. He is a highly respected authority on real estate, having been featured on CNN, Forbes, and HGTV, and has appeared on over 25 different real estate podcasts. As a licensed real estate broker and lender, he runs "The David Greene Team," a top-producing real estate company in Keller Williams, where he has won multiple awards for production.  [2:25] Why should I listen to you?  You should listen to me because we will get into a conversation where we will discuss everything about you that is stopping you from getting the things you want in life or being happier.  [3:34] Where did this come from?  I grew up having a relationship with God, and I think that helps a lot, depending on how you perceive God. My perception of God had a lot to do with the fact that we're forgiven for everything we've ever done. You can operate at this level of honesty about your problems and still be loved by him. So you can take off your shirt at the pool even if you don't look good and still feel loved. When I didn't have that perception, I felt unloved. I struggled with confidence, shame, and laziness, and there was always resistance to getting out there and doing what I needed to do to make my life better. I always craved the right people who would come along as friends, coaches, and mentors and who would help me overcome my resistance. So my best friends became people who practiced with me and helped me get better.  [5:20] What was the process like for you?  High school basketball coaches had a big impact on me, especially one in particular. My first varsity coach asked me to play varsity as a sophomore, but I declined since they already had a good team and I didn't want to be stuck behind another player. Nonetheless, that coach believed in me, which gave me the confidence to play harder. This was important since my relationship with my dad was rough, and I often felt like he preferred more athletic kids. During my senior year, a new coach came in who had just graduated from ULP, a Division I college in Stockton that was making it to the NC double A's every year. This coach brought a Division I college program to our high school, which raised the standards significantly. This was tough, but it helped me grow stronger and understand that I needed to keep raising the bar bit by bit. While I have failed many times in my life, the standard set by my basketball coaches has been like a north star, guiding me toward improvement, happiness, better relationships, and wealth. [8:05] Can we talk about your high school?  I grew up in Chico, which is located between Stockton and the waterpark. The waterpark was a popular destination, especially when I was playing basketball. At the time, Michael Olowokandi was the number one pick in the NBA draft and he had been playing with my coach. They were a dominant team, beating even the top-ranked teams in the tournament. However, my athletic career didn't go as planned, and I broke my ankle while training with a talented player who was the best on his college team. I used to play one-on-one with him at the gym, and although he usually won, I would occasionally win too. But when I saw him wearing Colorado basketball shorts one day, I realized that he was a guard for the team and was good. This made me shift my mindset and realize that sometimes we don't see ourselves from the best angle. [10:50] Were you injured during that period when you were with that individual? I traded with another guy, who happened to be the best player, but I had a lot of ankle injuries from repeated sprains. I didn't understand how it worked at the time. I thought my body knew how to heal from sprains faster, without realizing that each time it happened, my ligaments were getting stretched. The last time, a couple of ligaments snapped in half, and the bones crushed together and broke off. I tried to train with almost nothing, but the pain was too much to handle. Eventually, I had to get reconstructive surgery, and my eligibility was revoked. I was frustrated because I was so close to proving myself, just 99% of the way there. However, this experience taught me a valuable lesson, and it gave me the motivation to push harder in other areas. I had a chip on my shoulder because I didn't achieve what I wanted in my athletic career, which motivated me to graduate from the tough police academy and succeed as a police officer. Although this career can be full of temptations and hate, it all depends on how you let the external world affect you. From there, I became a real estate agent and investor, and my past disappointments have fueled me to push harder than others. [13:24] What are some of the challenges you faced and how did you approach them? I applied to 14 different apartments before getting hired by one. The application process is not just about settling down; each apartment had about nine or 10 steps before getting to the academy. I had to go through constant oral boards, physical agility tests, written tests, and endless driving across various departments. Even when I got 80% of the way there, I still got rejected a few times because of my past speeding tickets, or for never having done drugs or getting into fights. They thought I couldn't handle the job's stresses. Finally, I got hired by one apartment after 13 failures. When I arrived at the academy, the biggest shock to me wasn't the screaming or physical demands, which I was used to from playing sports. It was the emotional shock of being yelled at and punished for something I didn't know was wrong. In sports, coaches would show you the right fundamentals, and if you didn't follow them, you got into trouble. It was a logical approach. However, in the academy, I got in trouble for military rules I didn't know, which was very discouraging. Despite feeling hopeless, I knew I couldn't go back to applying for 14 more departments, so I stuck through it. I also saw this as an opportunity to change my life and gain confidence as a man. I felt like God had put me on this path, and if I didn't complete it, I could end up accepting being a quitter for the rest of my life. I had a healthy fear that quitting would become a part of my identity, and I didn't want that. It's okay to get injured or washed out if it's out of your control, but it should never be because you voluntarily gave up. [16:55] What was your experience of being an officer after finally making it through the journey? Did you feel settled and secure, or did you always have a lingering feeling of uncertainty? You constantly fear getting fired during the FTO program, where an experienced officer evaluates and teaches you simultaneously. It's an emotional state where they're teaching and evaluating you, and they decide whether you make it or not. It's hard, especially when you're younger, trying to remember policies, listen to radio codes, drive in an unfamiliar neighborhood, and identify penal codes. You're being watched and every mistake is noted, creating a constant fear of getting cut. You study hard, drill codes in your head, and seek comfort. It's like being a rookie in sports, where everything feels like white noise and you're a step behind everything, but with time, you cross a threshold and start seeing things before they happen. Many people don't make it through, and it's a continuous struggle even after you pass the academy because you have to learn how to do the job and earn your peers' respect. If they don't trust you, there will be conflict, and you'll be miserable every day.  [24:40] What was the catalyst that made you decide to do something else after going through all the things you just talked about? There is an answer that makes me sound intelligent - I foresaw the strained relationship between the public and police officers improving, particularly in the Bay Area. The negativity of the officers around me was exponentially worsening, and it was beginning to affect my thoughts and actions. Even though my beliefs didn't align with those negative feelings, it was challenging to fight against them constantly. However, I had invested too much time and energy into my career as a police officer and wanted to be the best. It's tough to let go of something that defines your identity, especially for men. That's why people like Tom Brady continue to play football when they retire. But something inside me was changing. I'm not sure if it was divine intervention, but I no longer felt the same desire to continue in law enforcement. It was as if I had a fistful of sand, and the tighter I held onto it, the more sand slipped through my fingers. One day, even the easiest call, like someone with a stomach ache, would make me angry, and I would curse the world on my way to that call. It was as if a door was closing on that chapter of my life, and it made sense to leave. Emotionally, it was a powerful decision, and I felt like I was suffocating. I needed to find a new challenge because there was no longer any joy in the job. People were depending on me, and it was an uphill battle to maintain a positive attitude every day. I knew I wasn't strong enough to overcome those challenges, so I had to move on.  [26:56] Why real estate?  I used to own rental properties, and I was comfortable with that. However, I became a real estate agent because I was tired of referring my friends to agents who weren't very good. In my opinion, most real estate agents are terrible, and it's hard to find good help in this industry. When my friends came back to me with questions about their agents, I would end up doing the agent's job. So I decided to get licensed and do it myself. While I was still working as a cop, I would show homes in the morning, go to work in the afternoon until late at night, then go home and repeat the process. I was also part of a group called Good Abundance, where I was encouraged to stop working overtime, learn how to be a businessman, and eventually ride off into the sunset when I made enough money. But to be honest, I hated it. I didn't like sales or having to persuade people. As a cop, it was easy to tell people what to do, but that doesn't work with scared people who are unsure about buying a house or how much to pay. I felt like a bodybuilder trying to learn yoga, but I needed to stretch and become flexible. I had to connect with people, listen to them, and share personal stories to build trust. Once I realized that personal growth led to more money, I knew what I had to do in this new industry. [29:25] What made you feel secure enough to take the risk and venture into your endeavors? Looking at a chart of how success happens when learning a new skill, it's not a linear process where you put in X hours and get X better, like in the world of work. Learning a skill, such as playing the guitar or building up your biceps, requires perseverance and patience. When I started working out, I was frustrated that my wrists would tire before my biceps during bicep curls. It took months of consistent effort before my wrists were strong enough to support my biceps, and even then, my forearms needed work too. Progress is not always linear, but rather a series of adjustments and improvements. Whether you're a major league baseball player or learning a new skill, success takes time and effort. It's important to keep pushing through the frustrating moments and trust that your hard work will pay off in the end. During this period of growth, you may not see immediate success or financial gain but don't give up. Keep at it and trust the process. Once you reach the inflection point, where progress exponentially increases, you can put even more time and effort into your pursuit.  [33:50] How can someone who doesn't have the same experience as you, in real estate, learn from your success and create their version of wealth through real estate? You can't be a David Green or an Elon Musk; only a handful of people in the world can achieve what they have. However, anyone can strive to be the best employee they can be. When I worked at Todos in high school, my goal was to excel at my job just as I did in basketball. I wanted to outperform my coworkers and become the boss's favorite. This attitude worked well in the workplace because many people approach their jobs with minimal effort. When I started working in restaurants as a busboy and host, I approached every day with a positive attitude and a desire to learn. As a result, I was promoted to waiter, making grown-up money right out of high school. I learned that nobody stops you from giving your best every day, and that mindset has carried me through every profession. Instead of waiting for more opportunities, start by doing your best in the job you have and looking for ways to do more. That's something anyone can do. [43:08] What promise did God make to the world when he created you?  I believe that one of the key takeaways from our conversation today is that if you put your heart and soul into pursuing your goals, there's no guarantee that you'll achieve them. However, you will inevitably develop the qualities and attributes necessary to attain what you truly need in life. My own experience attests to this truth, that if you give everything you've got, success will come. It's like going to the gym and giving it your all every single day. There's simply no way you won't become stronger. You may not end up with the same physique as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Michael Phelps, but you will undoubtedly improve your abilities and skills. So, if you apply this same mindset to every aspect of your life, you'll begin to see the same benefits and blessings.  Key Quotes [23:35-23:37] If you can't attain it, you can't sustain it.  [32:45-32:50] There's more energy in the time when you've just made a shift than when you're just showing up. How to connect with David Greene  Instagram: https://instagram.com/davidgreene Facebook: https://facebook.com/davidgreene LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/davidgreene 

The Labor Law Insider invites two experienced counsel, attorneys Terry Potter and Tom O'Day, to explore the implications of the National Labor Relations Board's decision in McLaren Macomb, issued in late February, as well as the even broader general counsel memorandum sharply curtailing employer rights to insist upon non-disclosure and non-disparagement in severance agreements. In part one of this podcast, host Tom Godar begins to explore the contours of these employee rights or employer restrictions. This change would affect all employees who would otherwise be eligible to participate in a bargaining unit under the National Labor Relations Act and bleed over as well to supervisors whose behaviors might be seen as having supported others in their protected and concerted activities. The new twist makes even presenting a non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreement to an employee—which is overbroad according to the new interpretation of the board and its GC—itself an unfair labor practice. According to General Counsel Abruzzo, the unfair labor practice would extend not only to those agreements which parties would now craft but would go back in time to agreements that include what are now considered overbroad non-disparagement or non-disclosure agreements, and that such agreements would be a continuing violation, with essentially no time limitation on when one could bring a charge based on overbroad language. Terry Potter suggests that while the instructions from the general counsel will find their way into enforcement actions brought by the board, the Administrative Law Judges before whom such cases are heard may curb the reach of the GC memorandum.It remains to be seen as to whether savings clauses that would carve out NLRB protected rights, or severability provisions, would be effective in defending against a ULP challenging the reach of the agreement. What is also missing from the GC memo is whether an agreement negotiated with counsel on both sides would have less scrutiny than one which was merely crammed down to employees who were in the process, for instance, of a reduction in force. Part two of the podcast continues to explore whether protected activity would include freedom from non-compete agreements, non-poaching agreements as suggested by the GC Memorandum.

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino. Michael's in the awards running again for his score to The Batman, and that's one of the subjects they talk about (the film is widely available now).They also chat about getting started, about juggling multiple projects, making sure you finish work on time, and general nerdy stuff. Simon nearly manages to offend him too. Ulp... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Además de continuar el análisis del Concilio Vaticano II, en esta segunda entrevista el Padre “Coco” Segovia da su visión pastoral respecto a varios aspectos que influyen en nuestra sociedad, mostrándose particularmente interesado por la problemática de la comunicación. En el final llama a tener una actitud de esperanza activa, es decir, prepararse para influir positivamente en el porvenir… El Padre Hugo "Coco" Segovia es Profesor de Filosofía y Ciencias de la Educación de la ULP, tiene estudios filosóficos y teológicos en el Seminario San José de La Plata, y es licenciado en Derecho Canónico por la Universidad Pontificia Gregoriana de Roma. Nació en Punta Alta, ciudad que debió dejar en el ´76 bajo amenaza de muerte luego de sufrir dos atentados en la casa de su madre. Hoy vive su retiro en Necochea. Como joven recién ordenado participó del Concilio Vaticano II en Roma. Escribe la columna "Ayer, hoy y siempre" en el periódico digital El argentino de Miramar.

Have you taken a leap lately? Many of us want to take a leap-in our business or personal lives-or may even be forced to these days? These leaps can come as unexpected shocks or amazing opportunities to invent something brand new for ourselves! I took a leap recently by having Gay Hendricks on What's Next Now and want to share our energetic conversation with you. I call Gay Hendricks ‘a life practitioner' and ‘holder-back of nothing'. I've just been on a three-plus month journey diving into some of his work, including The Big Leap, The Genius Zone, and Conscious Luck. If you aren't already familiar with his work, you'll be on the road to becoming a fan after listening to this episode. He shares so much wisdom on work, life, and relationships and the surprising intersection of all three. We kick off the show by talking about the critical importance of breath as a gateway to our emotions. We learn about how in the bedroom, the living room and the boardroom things work basically the same way. Most of us have an allergy to things going well for a very long time. Gay discusses how we can conquer self-sabotage and get back on track to overcome our upper limit problem (ULP) and actually achieve all we hope to and then some. Gay also shares how to discover your genius zone and the mindset shift that can create conscious luck. This is a great episode filled with life-changing wisdom. So go ahead: Take a Leap today by listening to this episode on What's Next Now! Links & Resources: Schedule Free Listening Time with Gary@GaryDanoff.com Hendricks Institute The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Committment Conscious Breathing: Breathwork for Health, Stress Release and Personal Mastery Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune Gay Hendricks Facebook Gay Hendricks LinkedIn Hearts in Harmony with Katie and Gay Hendricks Facebook Hearts In Harmony Twitter Hendricks Institute YouTube Gay Hendricks Instagram The Big Leap Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gary437/message

Meet Gay Hendricks   Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written over 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks). He is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu, as well as a new mystery series featuring a Victorian-era London detective, Sir Errol Hyde. His book Conscious Luck reveals eight ways to change your fortune through the power of intention. Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS, and others. His latest book is The Genius Zone.   Gay Hendricks has been a mentor from afar for years, and it was such a joy to interview him and share his incredible wisdom, stories, and magic. Get your earbuds, get out there on your walk or drive, and get ready to be wildly inspired. There were so many nuggets of wisdom and deep, honest sharing. I got you covered here with notes.      Adding Magic To Your Life Gay Hendricks grew up with his grandparents and mother, as his father tragically died before he was born. He grew up with a lot of anger and frustration that got pushed down with food, sweets, and smoking. Gay shared that the Universe is always teaching you a lesson; it's just whether you're listening or not. He got tapped on the shoulder by the Universe when he was 24 years old in 1969. Gay was living in NH in an apartment, in a relationship and life he didn't like, and was carrying a good 150+ extra pounds. He fell on the ice and had a two-minute experience that changed his life. For the first time in his life, he could see all the levels of himself --- all the emotional layers that he hadn't felt, like anger, sadness, and eventually, in the middle was pure consciousness. He decided that day and committed to a new way of doing life. He made a declaration to himself and the Universe and committed to feeling this state of pure consciousness all the time, but without needing to fall down. He chose foods that fed pure consciousness (like blueberries instead of cheeseburgers, donuts, and blueberry pancakes) and committed to honoring his mind and body. Later that next day, he was invited to another event that also would change the course of his life. His friend took him to an event with a former Harvard professor who had gone to India and come back enlightened. He got to meet and hear Ram Dass in person and was turned on to meditation. This was just the beginning of the magic that has been a blessing in his life (like finding his wife Kathlyn) since he committed to being honest, taking responsibility, and honoring his creativity.      Living in the Genius Zone Here's one of my favorites from Gay Hendricks in our conversation --- he said that 'Genius is contagious'. We are all meant to live in the genius zone. This is the zone where you are doing what you love without a sense of time lapsing while honoring your unique abilities. Gay Hendricks shared that within 20 years, he went from spending 10% of his time in the genius zone to 100% of his time in this zone, and because of this shift. And now, life feels like one continued blessing and gift. I realized that in this conversation, being your You-est You inherently means aligning and living in the genius zone. Some ways to discover your genius zone is to ask yourself what you love to do, where you lose a sense of time doing what you love, and what your specialized and unique abilities are. For example, thanks to Gay, I realized my genius zone is doing my podcast -- both in interviewing guests, sharing my thoughts, and creating a show that changes lives. I'd love to hear what you think your genius zone is! We all have them! Share in the You-est You Facebook community, or send me an email.      The Upper Limit Problem Gay Hendricks goes into great depth about a ULP, the Upper Limit Problem. In sum, this is when you sabotage yourself when things go well. Gay teaches how to expand your capacity and override this pattern so that you learn how to experience greater lengths of joy and good. One of the ways to do this is to use what he calls the Ultra Success Mantra (USM), which I have on my desk and say daily. The USM is: "I expend in abundance, success, and love as I inspire others around me to do the same." What's important is that you are not only expanding the good within you but also creating opportunities to do the same for others.      Change Your Relationship to Time If you're like me and you're sick and tired of being sick and tired that there's not enough time, ever, then listen up. Gay Hendricks talked about what he calls Einstein time versus Newtonian time. In Einstein time, you are the cause of your time. Think of it this way, if you sat on a hot stove, a minute would feel like an hour, but if you were hanging with your beloved, an hour would feel like a minute. We are more in charge of our time than we realize. Here's the best way to change this bad habit of making time your enemy and yourself a victim (which never works out well). Stop talking about time as a victim, and stop blaming time for things you can't do. You'll never have enough time to do the things you don't want to do. Take responsibility for yourself and your time, and commit to being conscious and mindful of what you say. And, stop making time the culprit and realize you are the cause of your time, your relationships, and your life.  Final Thoughts Gay Hendricks shares not only the importance of living in the genius zone so you can fully be present and live a life you fully enjoy but how to slow down time to truly savor it. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Genius Zone today.    To learn more about Gay Hendricks' incredible programs and work go to: www.hendricks.com.  How To Become A Life Coach with Julie If you are ready for greater support to overcome self-doubt and stop your own internal 'not enough' voice so you can step into your genius and design your best life, connect with Julie to see if she is the right fit to coach and mentor you. Julie does coaching for entrepreneurs, leaders, and ambitious creatives. To set up a time to chat further, email team@juliereisler.com. Sacred Connection As always, this community is a sacred, safe place built on love and acceptance. It was created to help you evolve and expand into your highest self. Please share your wisdom, comments, and thoughts. I love hearing from you and learning how you are being your truest, you-est you. Please join us in our Facebook group: The You-est You® Podcast Community. Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness, and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU. Here's to your being your you-est you! 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! Posledních 8 dní trvá prázdninová sleva téměř 40% na všechny kurzy Průvodce Mozkem a Myslí a Mentální Modely s kódem "LETO" ! Uvnitř člověka se nachází famózní svět. Mysl! Je to briliantní nástroj, ale také stroj na strachy, bludy a blábolení, který nám nejdnou pěkně zavařil. Na školách se učíme o Zeměkouli z map, nikdo nám ale neřekl, jak zmapovat svou vlastní mysl. Co se v ní vůbec nachází? Jak se tvoří názor nebo náhled na svět? Jak se mysl vyvíjí a proč je v dospělosti tak rigidní? A můžeme vůbec měnit, co se v ní nachází? To a mnohem více se dozvíte ve dnešním dílu. Přejeme příjemný poslech. "Vytváříme si model reality, a pak se do něj snažíme vše napasovat. Když to ale nefunguje, tak bojujeme, utíkáme, bráníme se, jsme frustrovaní a snažíme se to natlačit zpátky, jak to bylo." Více informací o Smysluplném Kempu Brain We Are zde: https://brainya.org/smysluplny-kemp-brain-we-are/ nebo napiš na brainyawe@gmail.com K dispozici jsou naše nová trička! https://www.posvim.cz/brain-we-are/ Na webu www.UpLife.cz zase najdeš ty nejkvalitnější dlouhověkostní a další doplňky stravy. Jako je náš Brain We Are Cordyceps, nebo MIND. Zadej kód BWA pro slevu 10% na vybrané doplňky. Sledujte Brain We Are na sociálních sítích: Instagram ( www.instagram.com/brain_we_are ) nebo Facebook Minutáž: 05:00 Blábolení a padání za mysl 11:00 Proč mapovat svou mysl 17:30 Vývojová psychologie dítěte 27:00 Identita a JÁství 31:00 Ulpívání mysli 43:00 Limerence - falešná očekávání ve vztahu 50:30 Praktiky a Tipy 66:00 Nekompletní procesy a přibližování se realitě "Opusť snahu udržet věci v rámci tebou definovaných limitů." "Používáš briliantnost své mysli abys zůstal uvnitř své pozice, uvnitř své klece."

The National Labor Relations Board, primarily through its General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, has initiated a course of seeking increasingly stiffer remedies from employers who are either found to have committed an unfair labor practice, or even for those who are subject to an unfair labor practice complaint and are merely seeking to resolve the complaint through negotiation with the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) agent. As discussed in Part I of this Labor Law Podcast series on remedies, the General Counsel issued two memos (General Counsel memo 22-02 and General Counsel memo 21-07) admonishing the regions to seek even more inclusive remedies, as well as instructing the Regional Directors to initiate the federal court process for injunctive relief earlier in the process and perhaps more frequently than had been the case earlier. Husch Blackwell's Labor Law Insiders Tom Godar, Terry Potter, Adam Doerr and Rufino Gaytán continue the discussion, and review the NLRB's more aggressive posture for 10(j) injunctive relief, which must be granted by federal courts. In addition, the discussion reviews the potential impact of tougher remedies, including the incentive for employers to litigate more often since they gain very little relief from a settlement when the Board is seeking full remedies. This reluctance to settle a charge might be even greater given the Board's insistence that employers publicly record and distribute a notice admitting to the alleged violations of the Act, or even apologize to workers if the Board concludes that they were subject to discrimination based on their protective and concerted activities. The Labor Law Insiders emphasize that employers should take appropriate steps to avoid, or at least minimize, the likelihood that an unfair labor practice (ULP) claim will be filed. Our panel suggests that there must be a renewed emphasis on training supervisors and communicating effectively and with transparency with employees.  In addition, employers should review handbooks and other policies that might invite the Board's scrutiny as it seeks to reverse Trump-era decisions and expand its interpretation of employee and union rights, especially as it relates to work rules pertaining to social media use and other employee communications. In addition, review by counsel of actions that might result in employee discipline or discharges is essential, given the greater risks and costs of facing a ULP charge. Even while this podcast was being recorded, the General Counsel issued still another remedies memo (General Counsel memo 22-06), which celebrates and advocates for very harsh remedies for alleged ULPs. In addition, the Board is seeking broad remedies related to some of the hundreds of Starbucks organizing efforts, including bargaining orders as opposed to new elections, when it believes that employees' rights to participate in an election have been violated. Those developments are the focus of a special third part to this Insider podcast series, featuring attorney Terry Potter. Terry draws on his experience and expertise to describe these changes and the further impact they have upon employee, union and employer behavior. Stay tuned for Part III of this series, which will be released very soon.

Husch Blackwell's Labor Law Insiders, Thomas Godar,  Terry Potter, Rufino Gaytan and Adam Doerr, offer context to recent NLRB memoranda, including background to NLRB remedies, and contrast the historical reach of NLRB remedies to the broader approach urged by the Board's General Counsel under her more expansive definition of “full remedies”. Further, the panelists take on the implications of the General Counsel's pursuit of injunctive relief under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act, as a preventative tool rather than a remedial one.The panel also addresses the non-economic remedies that more employers will find unpalatable, including those discussed in the most recent General Counsel memorandum. These include such remedies as letters of apologies to reinstated employees, and the creation of video recordings of a NLRB agent reading notices in the presence of senior charged party officials, among others.The second part of this episode will further explore the options for reviewing and potentially resolving complaints, the incentive to defend against such ULP complaints through trial, and the steps to be undertaken to avoid, as far as can be possible, the threat of employees charging employers with unfair labor practices.

The South African government has announced a two-month extension to the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy, but has warned that the R4.5-billion in foregone revenue will have an impact on the fiscal framework. In a joint statement Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe announced that Godongwana had submitted a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly requesting the tabling of a two-month proposal for the extension of the reduction in the general fuel levy. “This will take the form of a continuation of the relief of R1.50 per litre for the first month, from 1 June 2022 to 6 July 2022, and then a downward adjustment to the relief for the second month to 75c per litre from 7 July 2022 to 2 August 2022. “The temporary relief will be withdrawn from 3 August 2022.” The Ministers warned that, unlike the previous announcement, the proposal, which is estimated to result in R4.5-billion in foregone revenue, was expected to have an impact on the fiscal framework as it will not be fully funded through a sale of strategic oil stocks. "Government remains committed to the fiscal framework outlined in the Budget 2022. "The proposed temporary reduction in the fuel levy will be accommodated in the current fiscal framework in a manner that is consistent with the fiscal strategy outlined in the Budget. "Any changes, if required, will be announced at the time of the 2022 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement." The decision to extend the temporary relief beyond May 31 was based on an assessment that a re-introduction would "contribute to an increase in petrol prices of close to R4 per litre, and push prices of 95 octane unleaded petrol (ULP) to above R25 per litre, an increase of just under 20%". The DMRE announced the following price change for implementation from midnight: Petrol (both 93 ULP and LRP) to increase by 243.00c/l; Petrol (both 95 ULP and LRP) to increase by 233.00c/l; Diesel (0.05% sulphur) to increase by 110.00c/l; Diesel (0.005% sulphur) to increase by 107.00c/l; Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale) to increase by 156.00c/l; SMNRP for IP to increase by 208.00c/l; and the Maximum LPGas Retail Price to decrease by 51.00c/kg. The adjustments, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) said, were premised on an increase in international petroleum product prices and a deterioration of the rand relative to the US dollar. "The movement in product prices has led to higher contributions to the Basic Fuel Price of petrol 95 ULP and 93 ULP by 143.39c/l and 134.19c/l respectively, diesel 500ppm and 50ppm by 4.75c/l and 0.74c/l respectively, while the contribution to illuminating paraffin was 50.86c/l." Meanwhile, the rand depreciated, on average, from R14.90 to the US dollar to R15.95 during the period-on-period. The Ministers said the continuation of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, supply chain bottlenecks and a tightening of global monetary policy had led to further unfavourable changes in the two key drivers of the regulated petrol price, the exchange rate and the global oil price. "As announced on 31 March 2022, government will also take further measures to help reduce fuel prices in a more sustainable manner. "From 1 June 2022, the DMRE will remove the demand-side management levy of 10c per litre that has been applied to inland 95 ULP. "After a review and consultation by the DMRE, it is proposed that the basic fuel price also be decreased by 3c per litre in the coming months." The Ministers said government intended to continue with consultations and proposals to remove the price cap on 93 ULP, which would partially deregulate the market and introduce more competition to lower pump prices. "A review on the Regulatory Accounting System (which includes the retail margin, wholesale margin and secondary storage and distribution margins) will be completed by the DMRE to assess the potential to lower margins over the medium term."

What do you get when you meet two of your biggest financial goals, a needy need for clients, and not having expanded to accommodate your newest upper limit? You get an ULP - an upper limit problem that looks like ghosting clients. Inside this week's podcast episode, I share this amazing concept - Upper Limit Problems - coined by Gay Hendricks and walk you through what happened when my biz was going well - what problems I ran into, what that looked like, the belief I had around his, how I released it and 4 practices I do regularly to expand my own capacity for love joy and abundance. I had a belief that if I had a lot of money, I would spend it irresponsbility. My upper limit was to then limit my money! The Masucline / Feminine actions in this week's episode are SO good you'll want to adopt them immediately! Here they are - what to do when your biz is going well! Keep to your systems/ processes (M) Don't overspend (M) Expand your capacity (F) Celebrate!!! (F)

Karin Koch is the Executive Director of University Lab Partners (ULP), an independent nonprofit wet lab and med-tech incubator located at the Cove @ UCI and funded by the Beall Family Foundation. Karin also serves as a member of Beall Applied Innovation's inclusive entrepreneurship task force. She's an experienced leader in public service, business development, social work, and many other areas of public service. Karin is also a co-founder of a company that she took all the way to a successful exit. Hear about Karin's entrepreneurial background as a co-founder of a company she took all the way to a successful exit. We also chat about how ULP is providing facilities and networking opportunities to help startups and life science leaders.

If you're not a patron you can get the full episode by visiting patreon.com/workstoppage and support us with $5 a month. We've tried to cover all the news coming in from the Starbucks Workers United movement on the regular show every week, but this week there was just so much news we had to give it its own episode. We start out covering Howard Schultz committing a ULP on an earnings call by threatening to withhold benefits from unionizing employees. We also cover a recent study showing just how much extra profit Starbucks has raked in during the pandemic, and how little has made it to workers. The NLRB finally responded to Starbucks' massive illegal union busting campaign this week, filing a flurry of complaints against the company for violations of the NLRA. These suits demand the rehiring of several of the worker organizers that Starbucks has fired in retaliation for unionizing, as well as changes to captive audience meetings and even changes to the Starbucks employee handbook. In weirder news, Oscar nominated actor James Cromwell glued himself to a counter at an NYC Starbucks as part of a PETA protest. Finally, we wrap up with a roundup of the results of the 14 union elections since our last episode. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

We are introducing a new monthly policy episode series called "Science Policy in the Spotlight," where we will focus our attention on a timely and local policy topic in the greater Chicago area and understand how science helps inform the topic. This series, we're focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 schooling. In the 1st episode of this 4 episode series, we will hear from Chicago Public Schools nurse and active member of the Chicago Teachers Union, Dennis Forsuth, to best understand the teacher experience during the changing safety guidelines of COVID-19.  If you want to learn more about the information discussed throughout this episode, our sources are listed here: "90% of U.S. school boards are picked by voters, but not in Chicago. Here's why that could change" news article"Chicago will have the largest elected school board of any major U.S. city" news articleNationwide analysis of school boards from the Pew Charitable TrustCOVID-19 Vaccine Doses by ZIP Code reported and updated by the city of ChicagoCOVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data reported and updated by the Illinois Department of Public Health"South Siders In Chicago's Least-Vaccinated Areas Say Misinformation, Mistrust Behind The Lag. Here's What They Say Can Help" news article"Chicago teachers approve deal to end walkout over COVID safety protocols" news articleRisk of diabetes diagnosis in kids after COVID-19 as studied by the CDC and as reported by the New York Times"What's new in the January 2022 Safety Agreement?" summary fact sheet by the Chicago Teachers UnionWhat is an unfair labor practice (ULP)? from the U.S. Federal Labor Relations AuthorityUpdate on the CTU: "ULP charge now moves to trial before an administrative law judge" news article If you want to follow the Chicago Teachers Union, you can follow them on Twitter or check out their website and blog for updates.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SpotlightThePod to stay up-to-date on all news and episode releases! Learn more about Northwestern University SPOT on Twitter @SPOTForceNU or at our website spot.northwestern.edu

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Our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/19Nocturne?fan_landing=true What do you do when you walk into your living room and find a demon?  And he claims his name is Bob? "What kind of a place is it? Why it's an apartment hallway, can't you tell?" Cast List Sherry - Angela Kirby Bob Johnson - Gene Thorkildsen Bob Johnston - Henry Mark Carmelita - Kristina Yuen Goat - himself Music by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) and Zlata Dzardanova Editing and Sound:   Julie Hoverson Cover Design:  Brett Coulstock ************************************************ THE WRONG BOB   Cast: Olivia Bob Johnson, neatnik unlucky accountant Bob Johnston, womanizing creep Sherry Miller, nice girl, also an accountant Carmelita, fortuneteller / sorceress OLIVIA           Did you have any trouble finding it?  What do you mean, what kind of a place is it?  Why, it's an apartment house hallway, can't you tell?  MUSIC            SCHMALTZY, INDETERMINATE TIME PERIOD FADES INTO SHERRY           [Whistling, continues until noted] SOUND            RATTLE OF KEYS, KEY INTO LOCK, KEY TURNS SOUND            DOOR OPENS.  A COUPLE FOOTSTEPS. RATTLE OF PAPER GROCERY BAG. SHERRY           [Whistle ends, grunt of effort] SOUND            DOOR SHUTS, LOCK CLICKS.  FOOTSTEPS TURN-- BOB              [Deep, scary demon voice]  SHERRY! SHERRY           [Screams!] SOUND            PAPER GROCERY BAG FALLS TO FLOOR.  SOMETHING GLASS SMASHES BOB              [Deep, scary demon voice, but worried tone] Shh!  [then, commanding] BE QUIET! SHERRY           [Muffles herself, still squeaking, dissolves into sobs] BOB              [Worried tone] It's not what you think. SHERRY           I-- What? BOB              It's not what you think. SHERRY           I walk in to find a demon on my couch, and it's not what I think?  BOB              I'm not a demon.  I ...think. SHERRY           [starting to get feisty]  Well, the red skin, wings, and-- and hooves!  [gasp, then upset]  My hardwood!  [angry] Huh!  Sure woulda fooled me! BOB              It's me.  Bob. SHERRY           [puzzled] Bob... who?  A demon named Bob? BOB              No.  Bob Johnson?  Next desk over? SHERRY           Anal Bob?  I mean..... um.... BOB              [sighs heavily]  Yes.  Bob Johnson. SHERRY           How can I be sure?  You don't look anything like-- BOB              I cleaned your kitchen while I was waiting for you to get home. SHERRY           Okay.  You're Bob.  How did you get in here? BOB              [abashed] Your landlord was... surprisingly cooperative. SHERRY           [working herself up] Now, two questions before I have to start screaming again-- BOB              Oh, please don't--! SHERRY           How did this happen? BOB              I don't know. SHERRY           [Screaming] And why are you in my living room? BOB              [cowed]  I-- I-- I thought you might be able to help.  You're the only person I know who, seems to know about witchcraft and things. SHERRY           Witchcraft?  Me? BOB              Well, you have a tarot card calendar at your desk. SHERRY           [sigh]  MUSIC SOUND            RATTLE OF TEACUPS  SHERRY           So you just woke up this way? BOB              [really down]  Yes. SHERRY           And you haven't done anything truly terrible, like murder or blasphemy or anything? BOB              I...wouldn't...know?  I'm not even Catholic! SHERRY           But you'd remember if you murdered anyone? BOB              [duh] Well, yes.  It would probably be in my day planner. SHERRY           I really hope you're kidding. SOUND            TEA CUP SHATTERS BOB              Darn!  Stupid claws. SHERRY           Don't worry about it.  Look, Bob, this is serious.  You have to think! BOB              I'm baffled.  You know me.  I don't do -- anything.  I read trade journals for accounting, and watch movies about private eyes.  SHERRY           You use the word "baffled" in conversation. BOB              I clean my house.  I sometimes build models out of matchsticks.  Once - once! - I got drunk and sang Louie, Louie at karaoke.  That's-- that's about it.  SHERRY           Ok, we've got to do something.  I'll go to your house-- BOB              345 Canterbury Drive-- SHERRY           --and look around, see if there's a gateway to the underworld, or some kind of evil fetish doll or something.  Give me your keys. BOB              [apologetic] I-- don't have pockets. SHERRY           [sigh] BOB              But I do have a key hidden in a crack under the windowsill of the third window on the left hand side of the--[fades out] MUSIC SOUND            DOOR OPENS, STEPS SHERRY           Bob? BOB              [muffled] Over here. SHERRY           Oh.  Why are you trying to hide? BOB              In case anyone came in. SHERRY           I'm the only one with a key. BOB              I didn't know if you might have a ... guy ... or something.  [quickly] Or a girl.  [shrug] You know.  I don't - just don't know.  Sorry SHERRY           Bob.  I'm not a lesbian, no matter what Fritz in acquisitions says - I just didn't want to go out with him.  Way too full of himself.  And I don't have a boyfriend.  BOB              Oh.  Sorry. SHERRY           Stop apologizing!  BOB              Did you find anything that might--? SHERRY           Nope.  But I did pick up your mail.  SOUND            SLAPS MAIL ON TABLE BOB              Um...  Could you open it for me? SHERRY           What?  BOB              I can't just leave it sitting there. SHERRY           Do what you gotta do.  [moving off] I need to eat something, anyway. BOB              I took all the expired food out of your fridge and threw it away. SHERRY           [from off] [sigh] Thanks. BOB              [calling] But I can't open my mail. SHERRY           [calling] What? BOB              [calling] The claws.  That's why I gave up on washing your dishes. SHERRY           [off] Aw, jeez.  [sigh]  Okay, give me time for a sandwich. MUSIC SOUND            TEARING SOUND SHERRY           [shocked] Bob! BOB              MM?  What?  [gasping, turning redder] Oh, goodness-- that's not mine! SHERRY           [half teasing] Like hell it isn't, you perv. BOB              It's not - look at the address.  [begging] Seriously.  SHERRY           Bob Johnston, 345 Canterbury Court.  Sounds right, though they misspelled-- BOB              I'm at Canterbury drive.  Not court.  And I don't have a T in my name.  [agonized] I get this guy's mail all the time.  [pause]  I should have checked before asking you to open stuff.  Sorry. SOUND            PAGES TURNING SHERRY           Hmm.  Always wondered what that was for--  [snapped back to conversation] What was that?  BOB              This guy.  He gets my mail, I get his.  I started having anything identity theft-ish sent to a p.o. box, just so it couldn't end up in this joker's hands. SHERRY           Does he get a lot of these catalogs? BOB              That one's pretty tame.  They were amusing at first, but now it's like - it's like I have no spam filter.  [breaks down in tears] SHERRY           Hey, Bob.  C'mon, it isn't that bad.  BOB              Yes it is. SHERRY           That you get the occasional catalog from a sex shop? BOB              And packages.  There's a whole stack of them in the front hall closet that he hasn't come and picked up yet this month. SHERRY           Is that what those were?  Packages...  Are you sure they're all ... naughty stuff? BOB              No, I guess not, but what else would they be?  Encyclopedias?  I just see his name and toss them into the closet - plus I don't ever order anything.  SHERRY           Hmm.  [musing]  Maybe I'll return them to him.  A chance to see this creep. BOB              [down] Yeah. SHERRY           What? BOB              Apparently, despite his ... hobbies ... women seem to, well... like him.  You'll probably end up liking him too. SHERRY           I'm not that easy.  Just ask Fritz. MUSIC AMBIANCE         LIGHT MUSIC IN BACKGROUND SHERRY           [giggles, sounds slightly drunk] and then I fell off the stage! JOHNSTON         [soooo smooth]  Really?  I can't imagine you being so - uncoordinated.  You have such grace. SHERRY           Me?  Ohh! [oh, you!] JOHNSTON         I like grace - it's so rare.  And grace lasts.  Like personality.  SHERRY           [a little cautious]  Oh? JOHNSTON         I can't help it - I take the long view on things.  Think about what it might be like - you know - if we were still together years from now. SHERRY           And what do you see? JOHNSTON         Long walks on the beach.  Candlelit dinners.  Wow - I can - you know, you're just someone I can really talk to.  [rueful chuckle] Usually I don't admit how much I like simple things... SOUND            PHONE RINGS, KEEPS RINGING UNTIL PICKED UP SHERRY           Go ahead. JOHNSTON         It can go to voice. SHERRY           Nah.  I need a moment, anyway.  Down the hall? JOHNSTON         On the left. SOUND            HER FOOTSTEPS GO, THEN SLOW AND STOP SOUND            HE PICKS UP PHONE SHERRY           Hmm? [stopping to listen] JOHNSTON         [slightly off, bright] You got Bob!  [exasperated sigh, then angry]  Look, you--  [beat] No!  I don't care--  [beat] Call them.  See if I care! SOUND            SLAMS DOWN PHONE SHERRY           Hmm!  SOUND            SHE TIPTOES AWAY SHERRY           [going off] Four one hundred, five one hundred, six-- SOUND            [beat, then] FLUSH JOHNSTON         [muttered, like a curse]  Women. SOUND            SHERRIE'S FEET, COMING BACK ON SHERRY           Wow - I just realized the time! JOHNSTON         What, but-- SHERRY           Thank you so much for your ... hospitality. JOHNSTON         [cajoling] Come on, sweet thing - the night is young! SHERRY           But my mother isn't - and she expects me to bring her her medicine.  Can't disappoint mom. JOHNSTON         No.  Of course.  Can I - see you again? SHERRY           Hmm.  I think that can be arranged.  SOUND            QUICK MWA GOODNIGHT KISS, THEN DOOR OPENS MUSIC SOUND            PHONE RINGS BOB              Oh, crap. SOUND            PHONE RINGS SEVERAL MORE TIMES BOB              [undecided]  Uhh...  Stop!  Go away!  She's not home! SOUND            PHONE STOPS, CLICK BOB              [sigh of relief] SOUND            MESSAGE COMES ON BOB              [gasp of surprise] SHERRY           Hi!  This is Sherry.  Leave a message. BOB              [sigh of relief] SOUND            BEEP SHERRY           [on the phone] Bob!  Don't break my phone, just listen. BOB              Ok. SHERRY           [on the phone] Jeez, I hope you're there.  [chuckle] Where else would he be?  Right.  I'm going to consult an expert.  I'm just leaving Bob's place - the other Bob's place - and there's this fortuneteller shop.  It's probably all a crock, but it's a place to start.  So don't be surprised if I'm not home any time soon.  [beat]  Oh, and you're gonna owe me whatever I have to pay this fortuneteller chick. BOB              I don't have any pockets. SHERRY           [on the phone] When you're back.  Normal, I mean.  Bye! SOUND            PHONE HANGS UP, DIAL TONE, THEN OUT BOB              [musing] I guess in the long run, any cost benefit analysis would lean in favor of paying whatever it costs to return to normal, since I couldn't really function in my job as I am now...  Oh no!  Work! SOUND            FUMBLES WITH PHONE SOUND            BREAKING NOISE BOB              Oh-- drat! MUSIC AMB              MID-EASTERN MUSIC SOUND            DOOR OPENS, JINGLE OF BELL SHERRY           Hello? SOUND            DOOR SWINGS SHUT HARD, NO BELL CARMELITA        One minute.  Remain where you are.  I must finish my communion with the spirits. SHERRY           [muttered] I'll wait for the flush.  SOUND            SLOW PACING SHERRY           [listing things] Palmistry.  Hmm.  [puzzled] I don't even have that line.  Ah well.  Maybe-- SOUND            A COUPLE MORE STEPS SHERRY           Tarot cards.  [sigh, muttered] Jeez, Bob.  You're such a dork.  [quoting jokingly] "The lovers- you will soon fall madly in love" SOUND            BEADED CURTAIN SWEPT ASIDE CARMELITA        [angry]  Nonsense!  The lovers is a card of choice!  You want love, look to cups! SHERRY           [very nervous and startled] I-I was just quoting....  An old commercial.  Look, I don't mean to be... snippy or anything, I'm just...  I've never done this before. CARMELITA        I accept your apology.  [slight warning breath, then satisfied sigh]  The spirits accept as well. SHERRY           [skeptical] Right.  CARMELITA        Come.  Sit.  Are you looking for your future or your past? SOUND            FEET MOVE TO TABLE SHERRY           I'm actually here for a friend... CARMELITA        Ah, yes.  "Your friend" - is she in some kind of trouble? SHERRY           No, no, it's a he-- CARMELITA        A lover? SHERRY           Oh god no! CARMELITA        Hmm.  Hold on.  Give me your hand. SHERRY           Look, why don't I just tell you what's going on--? CARMELITA        Shh! SHERRY           Fine.  Here. CARMELITA        Hmm.  I see.  Hmm.  Who does your nails?  These are very nice. SHERRY           Why are you looking at my manicure rather than my palm? CARMELITA        [shrug]  It is one way to tell how much help you can afford.  See?  I am being blunt for you, since you are a non-nonsense woman, I can see that. SHERRY           Look, this is silly.  I-I'm gonna leave.  How much do I owe you? CARMELITA        Stop!  One card.  I will show you one card, and if it does not resonate for you, then you may leave and owe me nothing.  SHERRY           Fine.  Go ahead. CARMELITA        Cut the deck. SOUND            LARGE CARD DECK, CUT SHERRY           There. CARMELITA        Again. SOUND            LARGE CARD DECK, CUT SHERRY           [sigh] Good enough? CARMELITA        I have not touched the cards, you see?  Turn over that top card.  The auger there will stun you. SOUND            [beat, then] CARD QUICKLY FLIPPED OVER SHERRY           [gasp!] MUSIC SOUND            DOOR OPENS SHERRY           What the hell? BOB              Sorry. SHERRY           You trashed my living room! BOB              [apologetic] Apparently demons have anger management issues.  I'll pay you back!  An Ikea gift card should cover most of it-- SHERRY           What the hell got into you? BOB              [more and more miserable] I tried to call in sick, and ...broke the phone.  That was sort of the last straw. SHERRY           [exasperated sigh, then cold] Did you at least get my message? BOB              [subdued] Yes. SHERRY           [beat]  Aren't you curious? BOB              I'm... waiting for you to yell at me. SHERRY           I'm... I'm done. BOB              [worried] Are you sure? SHERRY           Let me guess - your mom was pretty - um - rowdy when you screwed up. BOB              Um...yes. SHERRY           That explains a lot.  Look, I went to the fortuneteller-- BOB              Can you-- I'm sorry, but, um - can you check in with the office first?  [really anxious] Please?  I haven't missed a day of work in six and a half years - not since I got bronchial pneumonia that one winter. SHERRY           Fine.  SOUND            CELLPHONE FLIPS OPEN MUSIC AMB              MID-EASTERN MUSIC CARMELITA        Come to me!  Come to me!  I need the power!  [moans and noises, but no words]  I feel it!  Yes! SOUND            MICROWAVE BEEPS CARMELITA        Aha! MUSIC SHERRY           Done. BOB              Did they say anything? SHERRY           Not really.  You got plenty of time banked.  I told them you were delirious today and that's why you didn't call in. BOB              Oh, that's a good one. SHERRY           Sit, will you? SOUND            HEAVY BODY SITS, FURNITURE CREAKS SHERRY           [sigh]  This chick, Carmelita - well, I didn't tell her everything.  I didn't tell her much, at all, I just couldn't see how!  It was ... well-- BOB              Too weird? SHERRY           Kinda.  The weirdest part was she had me pick a card, and it was-- BOB              The Devil? SHERRY           I thought you didn't know about any of this stuff. BOB              It's ... October on your calander. SHERRY           [sigh, then matter of fact] Anyway, I said I had a friend who was cursed, and asked about how to break curses.  She said I needed to bring her something that belongs to the friend, and she could sort of diagnose the problem.  Do you have anything that doesn't look all ... um... demony? BOB              Uh...  what sort of things? SHERRY           Something from your body - hair, something. BOB              [worried] You want to pull some hair?  SHERRY           She said it had to come straight from the source and be fresh. BOB              All right.  I'll turn my back and you pull.  Make it quick. SHERRY           Are you really such a total wuss? BOB              Well - um - uh - [small] I have a very low pain threshold. SHERRY           [sigh] All right.  Bend down. SOUND            HEAVY NOISES AS HE MOVES BOB              OK, go. SHERRY           [exasperated sigh]  All right.  Brace yourself. BOB              Wait! SHERRY           No - just "man up", Bob. BOB              Wait!  Something's happening! SHERRY           I haven't even started yet! BOB              [scream, which turns odd] Ahh! SOUND            SCUFFLE, BODY FLUNG, DROP, CREAKY NOISES, SCUTTLE OF HOOVES SHERRY           Oh crap. SOUND            GOAT "MAAAAA" MUSIC AMB              mid-eastern MUSIC SOUND            DOOR FLUNG OPEN, BELL PINGS SOUND            FEET STORM IN SHERRY           [agitated, quick] Hello?  Hello?  Damn it, get out here! SOUND            BEAD CURTAIN MOVES SLOWLY ASIDE CARMELITA        [tired or hung over]  Shush.  I am not open for business. SHERRY           Your door was unlocked. CARMELITA        A mistake.  Go away. SHERRY           No!  Help me and I'll leave.  I don't know another damn fortuneteller  or witch or anything in the entire city.  I have a goddam goat in my bathroom, and I need help. CARMELITA        A... goat? SHERRY           Yes.  [deep breath, trying to calm down, talks quieter]  Look, can we please talk?  CARMELITA        [long beat, then a sigh] Sit.  I will make tea. MUSIC SOUND            SIPPING TEA SHERRY           Is your head any better? CARMELITA        A bit.  As long as you talk quietly, it will not explode.  I had a bit of a long night. SHERRY           Problems? CARMELITA        Oh, don't even get me started. SHERRY           Hey, I can listen, if it'll help at all.  I'm not in such a rush. CARMELITA        Really? SHERRY           Sure.  [coaxing]  Come on.  CARMELITA        It's a man. SHERRY           [sympathetic] Isn't it always? CARMELITA        He's a bastard.  An evil bastard. SHERRY           There's plenty of 'em out there. CARMELITA        [breaking] I loved him. SHERRY           Tell me about it. CARMELITA        [teary] He is so charming.  Good teeth.  Good hair.  Good job.  [sips, then] Good catch. SHERRY           And I'll bet he knows it, too. CARMELITA        Of course.  But he comes in here, saying he has a dream he wants interpreted.  Says he has dreamed of me - that I, Carmelita, have haunted his dreams.  SHERRY           Smooth bastard. CARMELITA        So smooth you could buff him and see your face in him. SHERRY           [a bit puzzled]  Right.  Smooth like glass. CARMELITA        Just like glass. SHERRY           Shiny and flat and totally transparent once you look at them the right way. CARMELITA        [laughing a bit] Yes!  Just like that! SHERRY           I know just the type.  So he-- CARMELITA        He took advantage of my girlish heart.  SHERRY           Full advantage? CARMELITA        Yes.  SHERRY           [tsks]  CARMELITA        And then, once he had his wicked way - as the old movies say - poof!  He was gone. SHERRY           Screening his calls? CARMELITA        Worse.  He changed his number. SHERRY           [ouch noise] ooh! CARMELITA        So I got his new address.  [shrug]  Spirits are good for many things. SHERRY           Yeah, but can they find you a good man? CARMELITA        [disgusted noise]  They can find me a unicorn first.  Good men are more scarce. SHERRY           Amen to that. CARMELITA        The charming ones are all scum. [spits] SHERRY           And the boring ones-- CARMELITA        Oh, I would take boring in a heartbeat, if I could only trust him. SHERRY           Yeah, that's the trick. CARMELITA        Well.  I feel a little better now.  Tell me about your goat. MUSIC SOUND            APARTMENT DOOR OPENS SHERRY           Hello? BOB              [off, muffled] Maaa! SOUND            SHE WALKS DOWN THE HALL SHERRY           We might have the answer, Bob.  SOUND            BATHROOM DOOR OPENS BOB              [sad] Maa. SHERRY           Oh, goodness, Bob.  That's what the paper was for.  [sigh]  Come on. SOUND            HOOVES MUSIC AMB              MUSIC SOUND            DOOR OPENS, BELL SOUND            HOOVES ENTER CARMELITA        This is the goat? SHERRY           Ya think? CARMELITA        Of course.  Be quiet while I channel the spirits.  [hums, changing keys]  BOB              Maa? SHERRY           Shh! CARMELITA        [humming ends]  You're right - it is your goat.  The agreement stands, then.  Take this. SHERRY           OK.  Now, Bob.  You be a good goat and stay with Carmelita here.  I have an errand to run. BOB              [a bit panicky] Maa? CARMELITA        Don't worry, bubula, I'm rather fond of goats. MUSIC SOUND            DOORBELL JOHNSTON         Just a minute! SHERRY           [through the door] Bob?  I hope this isn't a bad time? SOUND            DOOR OPENS JOHNSTON         Oh, no!  I was - this is just crazy, but I was just thinking of you!  Cosmic, isn't it? SHERRY           Wow! JOHNSTON         What's all that? SHERRY           Turns out there were some packages for you along with the mail today.  Figured I'd ...um... [coquettish]... have another excuse to drop in. JOHNSTON         Mmm! SHERRY           There's a few more, but I figure that'll keep. JOHNSTON         Here, let me get those. SOUND            WALKS, PICKS UP BOXES JOHNSTON         [grunt]  Wow!  How'd you get this all up here? SHERRY           I guess my mind was ....on other things. JOHNSTON         [interested, sexy] Oh? SOUND            HE GETS THE BOXES IN, THEY COLLAPSE ALL OVER THE FLOOR SOUND            SOMETHING GETS LOOSE AND ROLLS ACROSS THE FLOOR, BUZZING SHERRY           [embarrassed laugh]  Oh-ho! JOHNSTON         Oh.  That.  That's, um, for a friend. SHERRY           I'll bet.  [really laughing now]  Look out!  It's making a run for it! JOHNSTON         Here. SOUND            SCOOPS UP THE TOY, TURNS IT OFF, DROPS IT INTO BOX SHERRY           You're a man of ...interesting... tastes. JOHNSTON         I won't apologize.  I like to make my woman feel ...very ...good. SHERRY           A guy like you must already have a woman.  Or a bunch of them. JOHNSTON         [sigh, rueful]  I've been looking for so long for the right woman.  The woman who can make me really want to settle down.  You know?  A woman who makes me want to stay home and eat the same thing every night? SHERRY           But in the meantime--? JOHNSTON         Well, nothing wrong with exercising my god-given talents.  Just means that once I find this ...special... woman, I'll be an expert.  Able to fulfill her every need. SHERRY           [chuckle, then quiet] Paint my house. JOHNSTON         What? SHERRY           Sorry.  Quoting.  I don't suppose you have something to ...drink ... around here? JOHNSTON         Of course.  SOUND            TAKES A COUPLE OF STEPS JOHNSTON         Your mother? SHERRY           Huh? JOHNSTON         Are you going to have to run off again? SHERRY           [muttered] You're good. [up] Bingo night. JOHNSTON         Ahhhh. MUSIC AMB              MUSIC SOUND            CARDS BEING TURNED OVER CARMELITA        The Lovers.  [chuckles]  Strange card for a goat.  What sort of choice have you made recently, do you think?  SOUND            TURNS ANOTHER CARD BOB              [worried] Maa! CARMELITA        No, no, darling.  [mwa!]  Death is not so bad as you think.  It means change - for you this is a good card in your near future.  I think your friend is actually going to pull this off! BOB              [like a sigh] Maa. CARMELITA        keep your chin up.  You can always stay here and be [cutesy] my little goat. MUSIC AMB              LOW SEXY MUSIC PLAYS SOUND            DRINKS POUR SENSUOUSLY SHERRY           [sigh] JOHNSTON         Hmm? SHERRY           Just thinking back on the silly coincidence that got me here. JOHNSTON         Pure karma, baby. SHERRY           Could I have a bit of ice? JOHNSTON         [chuckle] You don't ice this stuff, babe.  It's the heat that makes it go down so nicely. SHERRY           [suggestive]  It's not for the drink. JOHNSTON         Oh-ho! SOUND            HE GETS UP, WALKS OFF SOUND            UP CLOSE, SHE OPENS A TINY LITTLE BOTTLE, POURS SOMETHING INTO THE DRINK SHERRY           [calling, over the sounds] You might bring a whole bowl of them! SOUND            [OFF] HE OPENS THE FRIDGE, POPS OUT SOME ICE FROM A TRAY JOHNSTON         [off] You got it! SHERRY           [sigh of relief] SOUND            HE COMES BACK JOHNSTON         What happened? SHERRY           Happened? JOHNSTON         Did you put something in my drink? SHERRY           [trying to play it cutesy]  Just a widdle wuv potion. JOHNSTON         [angry, totally breaking the mood] A what?  What is it with you spooky chicks? SHERRY           Huh? JOHNSTON         Damn love potions and crap, seriously, what the hell is it? SHERRY           Jeez, Bob.  I was joking.  What crawled up your ass? JOHNSTON         Then, what?  Huh?  What did you put in there? SHERRY           It was just a little bubbly stuff.  Here, I'll drink it.  [exasperated sigh] It's just a game. JOHNSTON         You ruined perfectly good-- SHERRY           It's just - I've always-- [tsk, breaks off] JOHNSTON         What? SHERRY           I've always had this fantasy of being a femme fatale.  A bond girl.  Something really naughty. JOHNSTON         [getting into it - a little] Really? SHERRY           Yeah.  I was just playing. JOHNSTON         Hmm.  SHERRY           I didn't think you would freak. JOHNSTON         Let's just put it down to bad experiences, 'kay?  Everyone's had 'em. SHERRY           [still miffed] Right. JOHNSTON         Oh, come on - we can still share the other glass.  I'll sip-- [sips] Now you. SHERRY           [giving in]  All right. JOHNSTON         There. SOUND            A BIT OF MASHING, MUSIC UP MUSIC BOB              Maa? CARMELITA        She has been gone a long time.  I hope it all is all right-- oh! SOUND            WEIRD STRETCHY NOISES BOB              [moaning in agony, etc. kinda goofy] CARMELITA        Now that is fascinating.  I've never actually had a chance to watch this end of a curse. BOB              [still gasping and ouchy] Oh!  Goodness...  Um, [gasps in shock] Don't just stare at me! CARMELITA        Why not?  You're human again. SOUND            PULLING THE TABLECLOTH, DISHES RATTLE CARMELITA        Stop that! BOB              [panicking] But I'm.... nude. CARMELITA        As if I have never seen a nude man before. BOB              Um.... I've never... BEEN nude before. CARMELITA        [with interest, teasing] Oh? BOB              You wouldn't have some pants somewhere? CARMELITA        I'll go and check.  You might want to close the curtains, beefcakes. BOB              [panic] Ahh! SOUND            MORE RATTLE OF DISHES CARMELITA        [calling back as she leaves the room] Kidding! SOUND            BEAD CURTAIN PARTS SOUND            FRONT DOOR OPENS, BELL RINGS CARMELITA        A-ha! SOUND            FEET ENTER SHERRY           Mission accomplished.  More or less.  [grunts with effort] SOUND            CREAK OF ROPE JOHNSTON         Maaa! SHERRY           Don't you even try that again! SOUND            HOOVES PULLED INTO ROOM CARMELITA        How did you do it?  He's one tricky bastard. SHERRY           Oh, I have a few tricks of my own-- SOUND            BEAD CURTAIN MOVES A LITTLE BOB              Sherry?  I'm... um... [unsure] okay now. SHERRY           Yeah.  Good.  [snickers]  Nice loincloth. BOB              [blushing] It was all I could-- CARMELITA        Oh, no you didn't!  Not my mother's good apron!  [commanding]  You get right back in there, mister and I will find you something! BOB              Okay. Sorry! SOUND            BEAD CURTAIN SWINGS CARMELITA        Can you take my guest here through to the yard - that door, there? SHERRY           With pleasure.  [grunting] Come on! SOUND            CREAK OF ROPE JOHNSTON         Maa!!! MUSIC CARMELITA        So what did you do?  Put it in his drink? SHERRY           First, what's going to happen to him?  Jackass he may be, but I can't see leaving him a goat forever. CARMELITA        I'll give him a couple of weeks.  Then turn him back, let him try and explain what happened. SHERRY           I can just see the Judge Judy episode where he tries to sue your pants off. BOB              [muttered] Only if you have pants... CARMELITA        She would laugh him out of court.  "But really, this bitch turned me into a goat for two weeks..."  SHERRY           She'd say "turned you?  [slowing losing it to laughter as she goes along] The defense has a laundry list of witnesses ready to swear you already were a goat..." CARMELITA        [laughing almost hysterically] BOB              What about me? SHERRY           [calming down]  Honestly, Bob.  I think you'll be fine.  BOB              But ...work? SHERRY           Didn't even miss you.  [backpedaling] I mean  -- everyone feels you're about due for a mental health day.  Or five. CARMELITA        But I still don't see how you managed it? SHERRY           Simple.  You told me all about his moves.  His technique. BOB              I know.  Do guys really DO all that?  Just to get-- CARMELITA        Shh.  We'll talk later, darling.  [with feeling] Later. BOB              Ulp! SHERRY           [chuckling a bit]  So it was easy.  Once I put the fizzy stuff in his drink, he got all huffy and wouldn't drink it, even though I offered to take it myself. BOB              I wouldn't either. [shuts himself up suddenly] CARMELITA        And so? SHERRY           You said he was big nibbler.  I put the real potion all over my neck and shoulders.  Didn't take long before - poof! BOB              I know you've done me a huge favor here, Sherry, and I owe you plenty, but could you do one last teensy thing? SHERRY           [sigh] What's that? BOB              Pants?  SHERRY           Pants? BOB              Bring me some?  This blanket won't get me home - at least not without being arrested. SHERRY           [sigh] Pants it is.  CARMELITA        Not too quickly. BOB              [panicky] Huh? CARMELITA        There's something very... attractive about a man who already knows [intense] not to cross a witch. BOB              [gulp] CARMELITA        And you're awfully cute.  At least without the hooves. BOB              Um, thanks?  [up] Sherry? SOUND            DOOR SHUTS, BELL DINGS JOHNSTON         [almost a laugh] maa-aa-aa-aa! CLOSER      

Do you know what your zone of genius is? Are you working within it? Are you sharing it with others in a meaningful way? Don't worry if you have no idea what I am talking about...this podcast will help you find out. It will challenge you to find what makes you uniquely amazing and leverage that gift to change the world, the lives of others, and your own life in the process. If you are ready to embrace the hope and the reality that there is more, you can be more, and the world is your oyster, take a listen. In this episode of "What I'm Reading," Stephanie dives into the book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. I think we all need to be challenged to identify our zone of genius and make incremental movements towards working within it. Understanding Upper Limit Problems may be one of the most important aspects of this book. If you are finding yourself struggling with accomplishing the goals you seek, maybe you have an ULP. This book may help you uncover it. "What I'm Reading" is a periodic podcast where Stephanie shares insights into a book she has recently read and provides key takeaways for authors to reflect upon and implement. Learn more about how Stephanie can support you in your book marketing needs and schedule a time to chat by visiting the emPower PR Group website. Follow the emPower PR Group on social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

How do you GET and STAY inside your creative Genius Zone?Gay and Mike will show you how to do it effortlessly so you can stay there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.They'll also share the distinction between true creativity and ordinary creativity, plus Gay has a unique way to access creativity through something he calls “the genius move.”This is a continuation of the last episode with the release of Gay's new book, “The Genius Zone.”  If you haven't picked up your copy yet, what are you waiting for? You'll get a free 15-minute affirmation audio meditation. Then listen to or watch this week's episode for more insights on getting into your creative genius zone. After working with 1000's of different people over the years, Gay has discovered one thing that really surprises him.We get dozens if not hundreds of opportunities on a daily basis to open up to our genius.In the Big Leap he calls this the “upper limit problem.” A lot of people shorten it to ULP.In the new book, The Genius Zone, Gay coined a new term to replace an “upper limit problem.” He calls it an “upper limit opportunity”, or ULO.An ULO is like a sign that says “speed bump, slow down” rather than plowing right over it at 60 miles an hour and rattling your teeth.We get little moments in life, which look like upper limits, but they're really invitations to let your genius shine through.It might sound trite to say to BE IN THE NOW, but a lot of times we get into situations with certain expectations and those expectations either get met or they don't. Either way you go in with a certain energy that doesn't allow the open spaciousness of possibility where you could have something different occur. Gay goes after making the most of every individual moment so that if you have an interaction with somebody that you're not looking forward to, for example, the thing to do is to open up and wonder, “What am I expecting here? What am I afraid is going to happen?” The moment you can do that rather than going into a situation with fixed expectations, you open up a whole new way of relating to the world. Another important point in the new book is Gay's distinction between true creativity and ordinary creativity. From the time Gay was 19 until he was 23, he was a disc jockey at a top 40 radio station. The whole time he worked there he was using his creativity but using it to serve someone else's vision.He made good money but he couldn't wait to get out of a job where other people were telling him what to do. He loves serving his own vision.The moment you begin to say “what do I want to create in the world, how do I want to employ my genius for my own goals and visions?” That's the magic moment. Even entertaining those questions begins to send a new surge of creative energy through your body.In his travels, one thing he's noticed is that people everywhere are suffering because they don't have an outlet for their creativity. They're suffering just as much in Beverly Hills as they are in Berlin or Bombay.Everywhere in the world, it's exactly the same kind of suffering… not being open on a daily basis to your creative genius. One of the legacies that Gay wants to be known for is helping people open up a conversation with themselves about what they really love to do and how could they express that in the world.He's been around the world 37 times and he's seen a lot of people who are not doing that because of economic circumstances or because they're one of 28 children.There's so much suffering on our planet because of lack of connection to our creative expression and Gay wants to make sure that he's spoken to that passionately during his time here on earth.Listen to the whole episode to hear about three more important moves in the book.One is a new way to access creativity by asking yourself something Gay calls a WONDER QUESTION. The other he calls the GENIUS MOVE. (This is something he asks people to spend an hour mastering and it's so much easier than you might think.) We end the episode with something he calls the POWER OF COMPLETIONS and you're not going to want to miss it!We'll also talk about an opportunity we call “The Big Leap Experience.” It's an opportunity for people to get into their Genius Zone and learn the moves that allow them to stay there for 90 days. This is SO exciting because in all the years that Gay has been working on The Big Leap and Genius Zone he's never done a big training or mastermind on it.Gay and Mike have been working on this training together for the last year. It's going to require people to take a stand for themselves because to put yourself in that kind of an environment is extremely transformative. It's profound and we've both got a lot of attention going into it. This the first and last time that Gay will be doing something like this in this format. It's a ONE TIME ONLY EVENT.To find out more information about The Big Leap Experience, TEXT BL - +1 (858) 434-5316 or go to www.BigLeapPodcast.com/Apply

Ось і все! This is the final episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast... It's time for Anna to share with you some personal news and UL's plans for the future. In this truly special episode #200, listen to the learners from all around the world talking about their experience with Ukrainian Lessons and asking Anna some interesting questions... Celebrate the last episode with us! 

In the final episode of the interview series with Ukrainians abroad, meet Оксана Грицина from Toronto! She is an exemplary representative of Ukrainian Canadians, being involved in multiple Ukraine-related projects and activities. Born and raised in Canada, Oksana speaks fluent Ukrainian!Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice the lesson's vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

In this episode from Ukrainians abroad series, Anna had a pleasure to talk to Bohuslav Kohut – the president of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, Australia. Make sure to listen to the second part of the episode in which Anna compares the Ukrainian language of diaspora with modern Ukrainian from Ukraine, with 10 examples right from the conversation!Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson's vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

Another interview in the Ukrainians abroad series! Today we travel to New Zealand and meet Ольга Вязенко who has recently moved there and already takes active part in spreading Ukrainian culture (and food!) on the both islands.Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson's vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

New interview in our Ukrainian abroad series! Today we travel to NY, USA and talk to Andriy Boychuk who moved there as a teenager. Andriy is the person who managed to connect thousands of Ukrainians in the US in one friendly place online: he is the founder of Immigrant Porada - a web portal of useful information for Ukrainian immigrants.Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson's vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

In the next interview in the Ukrainians abroad series, meet Олеся Лобшер - a very active member of the Ukrainian community in South Africa. Anna talks to her about adapting to life in the new country, Olesya's numerous projects related to Ukraine and some emotional memories. Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson's vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

This is the third interview in the series of Ukrainians abroad. Today Anna talks to Олекса Курилюк - a second generation Ukrainian born and raised in Scotland. Find out more about his family story, his Ukrainian language learning experience and life of Ukrainian community in Scotland.Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

In the next second of Ukrainians abroad series, Anna talks to Наталя Ковальова - an active member of Ukrainian community in Japan. Listen to their real speed conversation and practice some useful sentences from it!Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

This episode is a follow up to Episode 6, describing the importance of combining possibility with permission. My discomfort with the unfamiliar nature of radiant health and happiness created what Gay Hendricks calls an “Upper Limit Problem.” I want you to be able to recognize and release the struggle and even self-sabotage of an ULP if it happens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unbelievablefreedom/support

Welcome to this month's GPS Training podcast, it's our 18th episode. As always, we are streaming it live on Facebook So if you want to see what we all look like take a look at our Facebook page – 1. Just search for GPS Training on Facebook and don't forget to ‘like' our page. So, without further ado let's get on with today's podcast …… It's our 18th podcast. In today's podcast we are going to look at the following – • Our first look at the Garmin Instinct Watch, the three in one watch • We look at and talk over the new content in GPS Training online resource • Andy's Top Tips, both Garmin and SatMap • ANT + accessories, for Garmin units – what are they? • And Finally, we are going to look at the future of the GPS Training Podcast as we have some changes in the coming year 1. The Garmin Instinct Watch - more here The all new Garmin Instinct GPS watch has been launched by Garmin. This £269.99 watch comes in two colours – Flame Red or Graphite - 3 in 1 Fitness, Navigational GPS , Smart - Smaller watch - Great battery 14hr GPS, Ultra 40hr 10 – 14 days watch - clear screen - lightweight - tough - quick GPS fix mark waypoints - track backs - follow route To find out more about the all new Garmin Instinct watch please go to - gpstraining.co.uk – click on - gps store – then – garmin GPS Watch on the left-hand side. 2 – New content of the Online Resource - more here Andy has been working hard in the run up to Christmas to add lots of videos and top tips to the GPS training online resource. - First of all what is the GPS training online resource? - How do you access it and how much is it? - Recent additions are A – Instinct videos B – GPSMAP66s C – New Top Tips D - Active 20 – Wirelessly transfer To find out more and access the online resource go to – gpstraining – click on – online resource – on the top menu bar – and then log in. 3. Andy's Top Tips - both Garmin and SatMap Garmin – Height Data with Barometric Altimeter – calibrate on regular basis and make sure when resetting trip computer / trip data full Satellite lock – Setup Altimeter Because barometric pressure changes with the weather, hikers must periodically re-calibrate their altimeters when they reach a known altitude, such as a trail junction or peak marked on a topographical map. SatMap – OS Maps not loading – Remember if zoom out to far OS maps will not load only basemap top right of screen icon 3 x grey conical shapes (Layerd Map) must be there when you xoom in and then use button middle left to select Active 20 (Top left active 12) To watch all our top tip videos you can do this in the GPS Training online resource go to – gpstraining – click on – online resource – on the top menu bar – and then log in – select your unit and you will see the top tips for that unit down at the bottom of the menu of units. 4. ANT + accessories, for Garmin units – what are they? ANT+ is the wireless technology that allows accessories such as heart rate monitors, speed/cadence sensors and tempe sensors “talk” to your compatible Garmin device. • ANT is an ultra-low power (ULP) wireless networking protocol which enables objects from everyday life to connect with each other easily in practical and valuable ways. In millions of consumer devices today • ANT+ stands for interoperability which means that ANT+ products from multiple brands work together. • Range 30 metres low energy very similar to Bluetooth • ANT+ is designed and maintained by the ANT+ Alliance which is managed by ANT Wireless, a division of Dynatream Innovations owned by Garmin 1. What devices do we have that pair with Ant+ Oregon 700 series, GPSMap66s Series, etrex Touch 35t, Montana 610/680, Fenix 5, Instinct Watch (NB SatMap Active 20 will pair with a Bluetooth Wahoo HR not Ant+) 2. How do you pair these with your Garmin device GPS Handhelds - Setup - ANT Sensor – Search for new