Podcasts about UPS

Greg Atkinson is the vocalist and songwriter for two of the country's most loved bands, Ups and Downs and Big Heavy Stuff, and they both have new vinyl compilations out. Visit loveasfictionrecords.com.au for more.

Wow, the Ridge was quite the adventure for sure. The Attack Yamaha team had some ups and downs for sure. Ups were Jake Gagne leading every session and ending up on the podium both days, and While Q'ing 8th, Bobby Fong was fastest rider on track from half race distance in Race 1 to finish a strong 4th. The downs were Not getting the W, and Bobby's struggles in both Q and in Race 2. Richard Stanboli, aka the Superbike Genius and I will be talking all about that tonight, along with maybe showing a bit of data. This could potentially go FULL NERD, so I hope you're into that sort of thing -LOLGet signed up for your next TrackDaz event:http://trackdaz.trackrabbit.comYamaha OEM Oil Filter:https://amzn.to/3CBwpJqFire-Power Full Synth 10W-40https://amzn.to/4hVu23YThe above are Amazon affiliate links.. this means if you click to purchase, we make a commish at no additional cost to you. -thanks for your support **Want a deal on some boxo tools? Use the following link, and save 10% while also helping us get a bit of a commish! Its Win-Win!https://boxousa.com/TrackDazOr the code TrackDaz10**buy some celcuis drinks!https://amzn.to/3UVITBF**ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!!Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com*PIRELLI TIRES!! **You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdazFollow the TrackDaz Crew:@chili144@jimmyz853@phen2210@gil823@formula_r@chili144@lgbrown_@dkm60@canea121@g_offsims@ricardo.abueg@trackdazkaren@fharo3@modbaez@m39023@dreek46@bubblesrides @r6_krissy_@shaunsummers62

Today was a crazy day. Ups and downs in blackjack. And... A back off for blackjack at a casino I only play slots at.

Congrats! You've Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed by Noel Massie NoelMassie.com https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637633998 Noel Massie's Congrats! You've Been Promoted! is an essential guide for equipping new managers with the tools and strategies to lead their teams successfully. Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader. You're expected to sink or swim, and most companies don't provide any support or leadership training either before or after the promotion. You want to be an excellent leader for your team, but where can you find the basic tools and strategies you need? Author Noel Massie, former vice president of operations for UPS, has walked in your shoes. And he knows what it takes to lead with both wisdom and confidence. Congrats! You've Been Promoted is the trusty, must-have guide for every new leader. It's a mentor on your bookshelf! With professional and personal anecdotes, pertinent research, and exercises that help reinforce the concepts, Massie uses his signature straightforward style to impart the leadership lessons he learned during his six-decade career, such as: Understanding your team's terms and conditions, and your own Establishing trust with your team Providing regular, actionable feedback Leveraging the B.E.S.T. Principle to keep discussions with employees focused and positive Applying the 4x5 Method to capture multiple perspectives on any situation . . . and many more. Give yourself the gift of starting off your leadership journey on the right foot. Your success—and that of your team—depend on it! For more information on Noel Massie's Webinar and Masterclass content, visit NoelMassie.com.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Author Noel Massie for another Leaders Are Readers Wired For Success Book Club feature and author interview! If you're looking for leadership advice to help you build great teams and an inspiring company culture, this book is for you!   In this episode, we talk about: -       How to become a great leader -       Integrity vs ethics -       Building trust & an inspiring company culture   EPISODE NOTES Noel Massie served as Vice President of UPS's U.S. Operations from 2016-2019. In this role, Massie supported and guided the package delivery and logistics services in the United States. Prior to his service as VP, he held various positions within the organization, including: •           President of three separate business units – Chicago, Virginia, California •           Operations Division Manager – Distribution centers •           Corporate Schools Coordinator – Curriculum development for internal leadership schools Currently, Noel is a member of three Boards: •           The Annenberg Foundation – a $1.7 billion endowment, Noel serves on their investment committee helping to guide investment strategy. •           The Los Angeles Urban Leagues Executive Committee – Noel has served as the Board Chairman for nine years. •           Chapter One US – Noel serves as the Global Advisory Chair.   Massie has previously on served Boards of the following organizations: •           Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (Board Chair) •           Inland Empire Economic Partnership, Southern California •           Orange County Business Counci, Southern California •           Los Angeles United Way •           UCLA of Luskin School of Public Policy •           Chicago Workforce Board   Noel has been recognized for his commitment to the communities where he has lived and worked with a variety of honors and rewards, including: •           100 Most Influential Leaders Award, Orange County, Southern California •           Spirit of Entrepreneur Award, California State University, San Bernardino •           NAWBO Man of the Year Award (National Association of Women Business Owners) •           Peter Drucker School of Management Supply Chain Leadership Award •           Community Service Award, Office of the Mayor, Los Angeles •           Community Service Award, Office of the Mayor, Chicago Massie has been featured in publications such as the L.A. Times, the Orange County Register, Door to Door (written by Edward Humes), and the Harvard Business Review. Massie has been a keynote speaker at a wide range of notable conferences and events. For more information about Noel's availability to speak at events, visit his contact page. He's also the author of “Congrats! You've Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed”.   Links:   Book: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Noel-Massie/dp/1637633998   Website: noelmassie.com https://www.instagram.com/noellmassie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-massie-8b7511a/   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)   -----------------   Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.    

Find a Sick of ICE! Event Near You: https://sickofice.org/ We start this week's headlines with follow-ups on workers at Safeway, Chiquita and Cisco, several new struggles being waged by the Teamsters, and South Korea's new train driving Minister of Labor. We've also got new possible strikes by healthcare workers in Rhode Island and municipal workers in Philly. Our first main story covers a sweeping new labor code in Colombia passed after a nationwide working class mass mobilization. Next we discuss a recent piece in the New Republic documenting the ways UPS is functionally breaking the landmark 2023 contract and workers are literally dying because of it. Finally, we close with a round up of updates on the Trump Administration's war on workers, and new ways workers are fighting back. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

How can the state of Colorado have nearly 700 sides? Why is a country's coastline as long as you want it to be? And how is it that your UPS driver has more routes to choose from than there are stars in the universe? Listen as mathematician Paulina Rowinska talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the mathematical tricks hiding in plain sight with every map we use. From the Mercator projection that warped how we see the world to the London Tube map that reinvented urban navigation, they discuss how distorting geography shapes our ability to navigate reality.

GEORGIA STITT is an award-winning composer, lyricist, music producer, pianist, and activist. Her original musicals include Snow Child (commissioned by and premiered at Arena Stage, directed by Molly Smith), Big Red Sun (11th Hour Theater in Philadelphia, NAMT 2010), and a children's musical, Samantha Spade, Ace Detective (TADA Youth Theater), which won “Outstanding New Musical” from the National Youth Theatre in 2014 and is now licensed by Concord Theatricals. Other shows include The Danger Year, The Big Boom, The Water (winner of the 2008 ANMT Search for New Voices in American Musical Theater), Common Ground, and Mosaic.  Georgia has released four albums of her music: A Quiet Revolution (2020), My Lifelong Love (2014), This Ordinary Thursday (2007), and Alphabet City Cycle (featuring Tony-nominated actress Kate Baldwin, 2009). She is currently at work on a new album of theatrical art songs and an oratorio called The Circling Universe. Her choral piece with hope and virtue (using text from President Obama's 2009 inauguration speech) was featured on NPR, and both her orchestral piece, Waiting for Wings, co-written with husband Jason Robert Brown, and her piece for solo clarinet, Fanfare for the Ups and Downs, were commissioned and premiered by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Georgia served for several years as the composer-in-residence at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, and she has written many pieces for choir, including A Better Resurrection, De Profundis, and The Promise of Light, which has often been performed by the LA Master Chorale.  Georgia is the Founder and President of Maestra Music, an organization that provides support, visibility, and community for women and nonbinary theater musicians, and through that work she has won an Obie Award and a Lilly Award and has been featured in Forbes, Billboard, Playbill, Opera News, and The New York Times. In collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, she and her team at Maestra created the RISE Theatre Directory which seeks to build a more equitable and inclusive theater industry by centralizing DEIA tools and resources. Georgia is in leadership at The Dramatists Guild, The Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing, and MUSE (Musicians United for Social Equity). She has produced albums and musical events for singers and has worked in the music department on projects including Broadway's 2023 revival of Parade, NBC's The Sound of Music (Live!), the film version of The Last Five Years (starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan), Off-Broadway's Sweet Charity (starring Sutton Foster), Disney/ABC's Once Upon a Mattress (starring Tracey Ullman and Carol Burnett), and the recent Netflix film, 13: The Musical. In her eight years living in LA, Georgia worked for America's Got Talent, Clash of the Choirs, and Grease: You're the One That I Want, and she wrote songs for MTV's The American Mall. She currently teaches Musical Theater Writing at Princeton University,  has previously taught at Pace University and USC, and is a frequent keynote speaker and master class instructor. Georgia lives in New York with her husband and their two wonderful daughters. www.georgias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suzanne Lindsay-Walker is Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc. In this role, Suzanne leads the development and implementation of the company's global sustainability strategy and vision to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. She is also responsible for Novelis' Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. Suzanne joined Novelis in May 2021. Prior to Novelis, Suzanne was the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environmental Affairs for UPS. In this position, she was responsible for driving solutions and delivering results to achieve UPS's sustainability goals, as well as developing the company's forward-looking sustainability strategy. Before UPS, Suzanne held positions of increasing responsibility in sustainability at Brambles USA, The Kroger Co. and PetSmart. She began her career as a civil engineer, focused on land development for retail and commercial clients. Suzanne holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Suzanne Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Novelis' circular business model as the world's largest aluminum recycler Novelis' 3x30 sustainability strategy Collaboration and stakeholder engagement internally and externally Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Suzanne Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I would say when you hear “no,” and you will hear no often, take it as “no, not right now.” What I found in my career is that some good ideas usually take six months to a year or even more to seed, but keep at it. Keep planting the seeds, keep watering them, because business cases and attitudes will evolve over time. I'm a bit of a bulldog, and I don't let things die, so I'll just keep pounding away at things until I can find an opening. Sometimes you just have to be patient, but keep at it.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  How many opportunities there are in this space, how many jobs are available, and opportunities for young people to drive positive impact in their everyday work lives. I think that so much of what I see coming into the workforce is people that want to work for a company where they can do just that. There's so many jobs available, which I think is amazing. That, to me, is exciting because we need as many advocates and people that want to drive that positive impact as we can get, because we have a long way to go before 2050 hits.  What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read?  One that I read early on and it's kind of old school, but it was Strategy for Sustainability by Adam Werbach. He crystallized the business of sustainability in a very real way for me at a time when I worked at Kroger, when I was trying to think through the strategy there. The examples and things that he brought together, I think at its highest level, is still a frame that can work today. That's many, many years ago, but it's always one that I go back to.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  I get a lot of daily digests and updates from Trellis, I get all the digests from WBCSD, WEF. I try to consume as much as I can in those formats because you do have to have a job to do, but I also like to keep a pulse on what's going on. I find that having that stuff delivered to you on a daily basis allows me to kind of keep the pulse of what's going on, and I enjoy reading them.  Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Novelis?  I would love for people to check out our 2024 sustainability report. We launched it several months ago, but it really tries to tell all the good stories and the proof points of what we're trying to accomplish here. Novelis.com is where you can find it.

In this conversation, Dylan Silver interviews Adam King, a real estate investor and agent from California. Adam shares his journey from being a UPS driver to becoming a real estate agent, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the current market. He emphasizes the importance of education, networking, and understanding different investment strategies, particularly when working with investors. Adam also highlights the significance of private money in real estate investments and offers advice for aspiring agent investors.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Die Berge, Täler und Seen. Und dazu Superheld:innen in Laufschuhen, Schlangen, mies gelaunte Wanderer, Mitch und Maurice haben gerade ein wildes Wochenende am Wilden Kaiser erlebt und berichten darüber in der neuen Folge der Dachboden Revue. Und jedes gute Abenteuer hat seine Ups and Downs, doch dieses Wochenende ist zum absoluten Nachahmen geeignet.Viel Spaß beim Hören und SEHEN, denn noch nie hat es sich so sehr gelohnt eine Dachboden Revue Folge auch zu sehen!Transparenzhinweis: Diese Folge wird unterstützt durch den Tourismusverband Wilder Kaiser, Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau, Going

Ever wondered why your overseas order is delayed—or why you are suddenly asked to pay more at the door? You’re not alone. Surprise import fees and delivery friction are frustrating shoppers everywhere. On Industry Insight, we unpack the cross-border shipping puzzle with Luke Li, APAC Marketing and Digital Experience Director at UPS. He explains how businesses can fix fee transparency, improve delivery timelines, and build trust through smarter logistics. From AI-powered customs clearance to sustainable shipping and supply chain mapping, we explore the tools reshaping cross-border e-commerce—so that your next global order arrives faster, cheaper, and with no hidden surprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 and two new days together with Quinda on her Tour Divide. Ups and downs plus a lot of stories.Enjoy Episode notes:Quinda Verheul: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/quindaverheul_⁠⁠⁠Quinda's Tracker: https://trackleaders.com/tourdivide25i.php?name=Quinda_VerheulVoice by: Stefano Nucera aka Calamaro ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/calamarocc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BroomWagon Podcast

More rain likely today…looks like sometime around 11am it should start coming down. We began the morning with the latest news on Iran, a story about a music festival where over 150 people in the crowd were poked by a needle, road buckles in Wisconsin, a new date for a human trafficking trial, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on PFAs. In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Aaron Rodgers confirms that this is likely his final season in the NFL, ESPN announced this year's host of the ESPY Awards, the Celtics made another trade of a high-profile player, and the sale of the Timberwolves is official! Elsewhere in sports, Khris Middleton is getting PAID, a bettor wagered $8 million on the NBA Finals, and Tyrese Haliburton posted an update after surgery. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, we talked about some of the things you shouldn't keep next to your bed, and we had a couple of feel-good stories about a UPS driver who got to say goodbye to a couple of dogs on his route, and a parasailer who saved a kayaker's life! A few "Did You Know" stories…including one about Elon's money and another about Close Encounters. In today's "Friggin' Sports", a runner had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got stuck in a chimney, an update on the Looney Tunes guy, a #FloridaMan who shot at a customer in his convenience store when they complained about the price of beer, a snake that got into a power substation and caused a blackout, and a kid in Thailand who got some strippers at his graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you mix UPS-level safety protocols, jungle animals, and teenagers learning to drive? A franchise that's saving lives and building a business around it.Zach Butler joins me to share the story of Jungle Driving—a radically better, more effective, and wildly memorable driver's ed franchise. Backed by 20+ years of data and a mission-focused mindset, this brand is making the roads safer for all of us.In this episode:✔ Zach's early failures and mindset reboot✔ The power of accountability and vision✔ Jungle Driving's fun but effective approach to training✔ Why the market is wide open for this model✔ The referral system that turns teens into marketersWhether you're a parent, entrepreneur, or franchise seeker—this is a ride you don't want to miss.##Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes.Ewell Smith is talking with disruptors - entrepreneurs, franchisors, and marketing and sales pros. Whether you're considering starting a business or looking for ways to drive more leads and close more deals, this podcast is for you.

Ryan and Ben discuss a multitude of news, then take a look at using flashbacks. Community Pages: Todd Kenreck's Bluesky post; Cynthia Williams resigns from Wizards of the Coast; Jess Lanzillo resigns from Wizards of the Coast; Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press; Gunslinger class added to D&D Beyond; Dragon Delves preview; International … Continue reading "Episode 136 – The Ups and Downs in News plus Flashbacks"

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of June 24, 2025. Denmark-based Vikan is relocating its North American headquarters from Zionsville to Westfield in an $11.2 million move. UPS has shut down its distribution center in Bourbon as part of a network reconfiguration. Also: CareSource Indiana partners to promote health careers in rural schools, Purdue joins Reese Witherspoon's Sunny brand initiative, and two Indiana companies are honored by Fast Company. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

Episode 3 and two new days together with Quinda on her Tour Divide. Ups and downs plus a lot of stories.Enjoy Episode notes:Quinda Verheul: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/quindaverheul_⁠⁠Voice by: Stefano Nucera aka Calamaro ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/calamarocc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BroomWagon Podcast

Ready to launch a home-based business in 2025? Speedy Freight is the new U.K. franchise shaking up the U.S. logistics market — and it's built for entrepreneurs who want low overhead, high margins, and fast scalability.In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I interview Dana DeMarino (Franchise FastLane) and Kody Slade (President of U.S. Operations) for the official U.S. breakdown of Speedy Freight, one of the fastest-growing courier and logistics franchise brands.What you'll learn:✅ What makes Speedy Freight different from FedEx, UPS, or DHL✅ Why it's a true “people-led, tech-enabled” franchise✅ How you can run this business from home — no trucks or warehouses required✅ What it costs to get started ($72K – $160K investment)✅ How it scales, who it's right for, and how much you can make

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In this episode, I discuss three key strategies for maintaining privacy and security across your physical mailbox, email, and phone. I discuss the growing Matrix community, explore alternative mailing solutions using co-working spaces, detail a four-tier email strategy, and examine the concerning spread of Flock ALPR cameras. I also share insights on anonymous eSIM options and answer listener questions about dealing with Know-Your-Customer requirements.In this week's episode:Joining the Matrix community with ElementPhysical mailbox strategies: UPS stores, virtual CMRA addresses, and co-working spacesFour-tiered email approach using ProtonMail, Fastmail, SimpleLogin, and Gmail sock puppetMobile phone privacy with Mint Mobile and anonymous eSIM optionsThe Flock ALPR camera threat and how to protect yourselfListener questions: Australian SIM card strategies with KYC requirementsCapture the Flag challenge details for June 21stMatrix Community RoomsIt seems on Element X, it doesn't list the rooms associated with the Matrix space, so you can click on each of these links to join the rooms:https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-general:matrix.orghttps://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-podcast:matrix.orghttps://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-intro:matrix.orgShow Links:Matrix Clients - https://matrix.org/clientsMatrix Community - https://matrix.to/#/#psysecure:matrix.orgSmarty Address Lookup - https://www.smarty.com/products/single-addressExpired Domains - https://www.expireddomains.net/Stealths.net (Anonymous eSIMs) - https://stealths.net/DeFlock.me (ALPR Camera Map) - https://deflock.me/Flock Safety Privacy Policy - https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-policyEFF Article on DeFlock - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/02/anti-surveillance-mapmaker-refuses-flock-safetys-cease-and-desist-demandCTF Challenge Rules - https://psysecure.com/ctf“Imagine this situation where we have the huge electronic intercommunication so that everybody is in touch with everybody else in such a way that it reveals their inmost thoughts, and there is no longer any individuality. No privacy. Everything you are, everything you think, is revealed to everyone.”- “Future of Communications” Alan WattsOfficial Website: https://psysecure.comPodcast music: The R3cluse ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions  impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI.  The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to.  Enjoy!In a jaw-dropping legal outcome that's reverberating through corporate America, a former UPS driver won a staggering $39.6 million judgment in what began as seemingly routine workplace complaints about discrimination. This episode explores Tahvio Gratton's transfer to UPS's Yakima facility sparked a series of escalating conflicts that ultimately led to this landmark verdict. When a white supervisor repeatedly called Gratton "boy" during a ride-along—despite explicit objections—it marked just the beginning of what court documents describe as a pattern of discrimination and retaliation. Witnesses testified that managers openly discussed wanting to "get rid of" Gratton and warned other employees against associating with him.The most fascinating aspect? Gratton's direct discrimination claims were actually dismissed before trial—yet his retaliation claims succeeded spectacularly. We examine how UPS's investigation into the incident leading to Gratton's termination became a crucial weakness in their defense. Their failure to interview a witness supporting Gratton's version of events and evidence suggesting a termination letter was drafted before the investigation concluded painted a damaging picture of predetermined outcomes.This case delivers powerful lessons for both employees and employers: the critical importance of documentation, the legal strength of retaliation claims versus discrimination claims, and the potentially catastrophic financial consequences when companies fail to properly address workplace complaints. For anyone navigating workplace conflicts or managing employee relations, this episode provides essential insights into how seemingly routine conflicts can escalate into multi-million-dollar judgments when mishandled.What workplace policies does your company have for handling discrimination complaints? Has this episode changed how you might approach documenting workplace issues? We'd love to hear your thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts. Leaving a review will inform other listeners you found the content on this podcast is important in the area of employment law in the United States. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer: For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice.

Tornado Watches, Snakes, and the Holy SpiritTornado Watch Context: Hosts record during a tornado watch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, joking about their indifference to watches (less severe than warnings) and the confusing terminology.David humorously claims to become a "seasoned meteorologist" each spring, sensing storms "in his bones" and using terms like "hook echo".Brief tangent on Ralph Nader, who ran for president (circa 2000, Bush vs. Gore) and claimed never to have eaten McDonald's, deemed unbelievable at the time due to McDonald's ubiquity and lack of stigma.Main DiscussionMinihan Household AdventuresPossum Incident: While Adam was away, his wife Haylee killed a possum in their chicken coop with a .44 Magnum (jokingly exaggerated), impressing Adam via text.Snake in the House: Upon returning from a trip, Adam's family found a large snake (not a rat snake, possibly a king snake) in their home.A child's blood-curdling scream alerted Haylee; Adam initially deferred to her but helped after learning of the snake.Snake was fast, striking, and required corralling kids into a closet for safety; Adam trapped it using a box and cardboard, later regretting not feeding it to their seven roosters.Diocesan Rat Snake Story: Adam recalls handling a 5+ foot rat snake at the Diocese of Tulsa early in his job, earning awe from coworkers and a social media post.Nashville Recording MishapsForgotten Suit Pants: At a black-tie event in Nashville with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Harrison Butker, David forgot his patterned suit pants, non-replaceable due to the unique design.Father-in-law Dan O'Brien and Jim Spencer overnighted them via UPS, arriving 45 minutes before recording.Equipment Failure: Their recording case's main power supply cord was severed in transit, requiring significant pivoting.David predicted the need to “pivot” before the trip, likening their adaptability to NBA players; the weekend involved constant problem-solving but was ultimately fun.Catholic Radio Station LaunchMcAlester Station: David and Adam helped launch 90.9 FM in McAlester, Oklahoma, a full-power Catholic radio station built on a shoestring budget.Located on parish grounds (no studio costs, using existing internet/power), it reaches McAlester's community, including three correctional facilities (e.g., “Big Mac” maximum security prison).Launched on the Feast of the Ascension (moved to Sunday in Tulsa's mission diocese), aligning with the Great Commission to evangelize.Aims to evangelize incarcerated individuals without the red tape of prison ministry; David gave a speech post-Mass, nearly upstaged by Adam's readiness to intervene.Prayer request for the station's success.Eucharistic Procession in TulsaNational Eucharistic Procession Stop: Tulsa hosted a stop in the nationwide procession, attended by 500–800 people (David's estimate).Counter-evangelists (not protesters) with megaphones followed the procession, slandering the Church; persistent but civil, they lacked goodwill due to rudeness.Police (not necessarily Catholic) found them annoying; hosts advise listeners to prepare for similar disruptions at other stops.Defense of Faith Question: David ponders if modern Christians are too pacifist compared to Crusade-era defense of faith, citing G.K. Chesterton's The Ball and the Cross (an atheist's slander of Mary prompts a Catholic to challenge him to a duel).Asks Adam if the pendulum has swung too far from defending honor; discussion deferred to post-break.Break 1:...

I love this quote so much I have to repeat it: “I can't ask for permission. I just need to do it.”  That's what Holly said when she decided to draft a proposal for a copywriting position and present it to her boss … … even though she was working a full-time customer success position. … even though she was well aware she had bills to pay and this was a “risk.” That proposal? It was rejected. But you'll want to listen to this one to hear the full story and—spoiler!—happy ending. -------------- Mentioned in the Episode Hollyseybertcopy.comEp. 117: Best Free Software for CopywritersEp. 211: How to Weather the Ups and Downs of BusinessBONUS Laser Coaching: Top Tips for Wildly Effective Pitching Related Links Ep. 218: Copywriting Opens Doors to Career Opportunities – Sunny's StoryBONUS Laser Coaching: Finding Confidence Learning Something NewBONUS Laser Coaching: Build Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Copywriter --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

An Ohio couple pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving COVID-era loan programs for their trucking companies. These funds, totaling over $900,000, were reportedly misused for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll. We also discuss the ongoing debate surrounding new enforcement rights proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Truck Safety Coalition warning of negative impacts on investigations. Conversely, the American Trucking Associations supports these rules, viewing them as a path to greater accountability. Furthermore, learn how electronics manufacturer Jabil is making a significant $500 million investment to expand its cloud and AI data center infrastructure in the U.S. Southeast. This new facility, expected to be operational by mid-2026, aims to meet the surging demand for AI, serving major clients like Apple, UPS, and Amazon. Don't miss today's What the Truck?!? live on FreightWaves TV at noon, and register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event on July 23rd. Plus, grab your tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Washington D.C. on July 30th, with a bundle deal available for the Future of Freight Festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might not think that often about medium-duty trucks, but they're all around you: ambulances, UPS and FedEx delivery trucks, school buses. And although they make up a relatively small share of vehicles on the road, they generate an outsized amount of carbon pollution. They're also a surprisingly ripe target for electrification, because so many medium-duty trucks drive fewer than 150 miles a day.On this week's episode of Shift Key, Rob and Jesse talk with John Henry Harris, the cofounder and CEO of Harbinger Motors. Harbinger is a Los Angeles-based startup that sells electric and hybrid chassis for medium-duty vehicles, such as delivery vans, moving trucks, and ambulances. Rob, John, and Jesse chat about why medium-duty trucking is unlike any other vehicle segment, how to design an electric truck to last 20 years, and how President Trump's tariffs are already stalling out manufacturing firms. Shift Key is hosted by Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University, and Robinson Meyer, Heatmap's executive editor. Mentioned: Harbinger MotorsCalStart's data on medium-duty electric trucks deployed in the U.S.Here's the chart that John showed Rob and Jesse.It draws on data from Bloomberg in China, the ICCT, and the Calstart ZET Dashboard in the United States.Jesse's case for EVs with gas tanks — which are called extended range electric vehiclesThor's extended range electric vehicle RVJesse's upshift; Rob's downshift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An Ohio couple pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving COVID-era loan programs for their trucking companies. These funds, totaling over $900,000, were reportedly misused for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll. We also discuss the ongoing debate surrounding new enforcement rights proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Truck Safety Coalition warning of negative impacts on investigations. Conversely, the American Trucking Associations supports these rules, viewing them as a path to greater accountability. Furthermore, learn how electronics manufacturer Jabil is making a significant $500 million investment to expand its cloud and AI data center infrastructure in the U.S. Southeast. This new facility, expected to be operational by mid-2026, aims to meet the surging demand for AI, serving major clients like Apple, UPS, and Amazon. Don't miss today's What the Truck?!? live on FreightWaves TV at noon, and register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event on July 23rd. Plus, grab your tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Washington D.C. on July 30th, with a bundle deal available for the Future of Freight Festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, guest Noel Massie, former Vice President of UPS, share insights on leadership and career success for recent college graduates through senior leadership. You will learn: Advice for college graduates starting their career. Tips for leaders to advance in their career. Tips for successful transition once promoted. Tips for leaders who feel stuck in their careers. The main reasons organizations have difficulty in retaining top talent. Leadership development advice for individuals and organizations. These and so many other takeaways encapsulate Noel Massie's leadership philosophy and provide practical guidance for emerging and established leaders. Noel's website: https://noelmassie.com/ Noel's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelmassie/ Noel's new book: Congrats! You've Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed  

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Mike and Lori McDaniel about the Great Invitation, a ministry focused on providing soul care and support for pastors and church leaders. They discuss the challenges of burnout, the importance of community, and the need for spiritual direction. From their website:"In a world that demands more, The Great Invitation offers something different: a spacious call back to the presence of God. We create sacred spaces where leaders, missionaries, and teams can be renewed—not by doing more, but by returning to the One who restores the soul."5 Key Takeaways:1. Ministry can be exhausting and isolating for leaders. 2. The Great Invitation focuses on soul care for ministry leaders. 3. Creating safe spaces for healing is essential. 4. Spiritual direction can change the trajectory of ministry. 5. Healthy leaders lead healthier ministries.

In this episode of the Just One Outdoors podcast, Aust and Deegan sit down with Scott Lowe to discuss their experiences and challenges during turkey hunting season. They share humorous and relatable stories about their adventures, including encounters with turkeys, the struggles of hunting on public land, and the camaraderie of the hunting community. The conversation flows through various hunting tales, highlighting the ups and downs of the sport, while also reflecting on personal growth and experiences in the outdoors. In this conversation, the host shares detailed experiences from turkey hunting season, discussing various strategies, challenges faced, and lessons learned throughout the process. The narrative captures the highs and lows of hunting, the excitement of hearing turkeys, and the importance of adapting strategies based on the environment and turkey behavior. The conversation also touches on the camaraderie of hunting with friends and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the pursuit of game. In this engaging conversation, the host and guest share a series of hunting stories that highlight the unpredictability and excitement of outdoor adventures. From the challenges of turkey hunting to humorous anecdotes about a game warden named Jimmy, the discussion captures the essence of camaraderie and the lessons learned in the field. The conversation also delves into eerie encounters during night hunts and the thrill of hog hunting, emphasizing the unique experiences that come with each outing.TakeawaysTurkey hunting stories can be both humorous and frustrating.Public land hunting presents unique challenges and experiences.The excitement of opening day can quickly turn into disappointment.Hunting requires patience and adaptability to changing circumstances.The camaraderie among hunters is a significant aspect of the experience.Every hunting season brings new lessons and stories to share.The thrill of the hunt often comes with unexpected twists.Personal growth in hunting can come from both successes and failures.Sharing hunting experiences fosters a sense of community among enthusiasts. Hearing a turkey fight is an exhilarating experience.Finding the right spot can make all the difference in hunting success.Access routes to hunting spots can greatly affect outcomes.Weather conditions can influence turkey behavior significantly.Adapting your approach based on previous experiences is crucial.Understanding turkey behavior is key to successful hunting.Public land hunting can present unique challenges.Camaraderie among hunters enhances the experience.Every hunting trip teaches valuable lessons.Different hunting styles exist, and each hunter has their own approach.Outdoor adventures provide a deeper connection to nature.Sharing stories fosters community among hunters.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Revamp02:54 Turkey Hunting Stories Begin06:03 Day One: The Struggles of Opening Day08:55 Day Two: The Jake Encounter20:56 Day Three: The Search for the Tom29:59 Reflections on Hunting Experiences30:58 Turkey Season Adventures41:04 Hunting Strategies and Lessons Learned53:13 The Final Days of Turkey Season01:01:54 The Ups and Downs of Hunting Adventures01:07:08 The Legend of Jimmy: A Game Warden's Tale01:15:14 Coon Hunting Stories: Lessons from the Field01:19:58 Eerie Encounters in the Woods01:27:10 Hog Hunting: The Thrills and Chills01:30:23 Reflections on Hunting ExperiencesKeywordsturkey hunting, hunting stories, outdoor podcast, hunting tips, turkey season, public land hunting, hunting experiences, hunting challenges, turkey hunting techniques, hunting community, turkey hunting, hunting strategies, outdoor adventures, wildlife, hunting stories, turkey season, hunting tips, nature, outdoor lifestyle, hunting experiences, hunting, turkey hunting, coon hunting, game warden, outdoor adventures, wildlife, hunting stories, Alabama, wild hogs, lessons learned

In this episode of Business, Finance and Soul, I explore the concept of polarity and how embracing the dark moments in life can lead to profound growth and appreciation for the good. Learn how to shift your mindset to view challenges as portals to new opportunities and deeper understanding. This episode focuses on actionable insights on building resilience and finding meaning in life's inevitable ups and downs. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Polarity 01:05 The Paradox of Polarity 04:05 Embracing Chaos and Change 07:30 Lessons from Loss 10:11 The Role of Struggle in Growth 12:13 Recognizing Opportunities in Pain 15:13 Navigating Life's Ups and Downs Key Takeaways: Embrace Polarity: Recognize that opposing forces in life are essential partners, not enemies. View Challenges as Portals: Shift your perspective to see difficult times as opportunities for growth and future manifestation. Cultivate Gratitude: Deepen your appreciation for positive experiences by acknowledging the contrast with challenging times. Build Resilience: Strengthen your emotional and spiritual muscles by leaning into pain and discomfort. Seek Lessons: Ask yourself what difficult situations are teaching you and what they are making room for in your life. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com www.CallTSG.com   

Psalm 88,O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you.2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry!3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am a man who has no strength,5 like one set loose among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave,like those whom you remember no more, for they are cut off from your hand.6 You have put me in the depths of the pit, in the regions dark and deep.7 Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah8 You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a horror to them.I am shut in so that I cannot escape;9 my eye grows dim through sorrow.Every day I call upon you, O Lord; I spread out my hands to you.10 Do you work wonders for the dead? Do the departed rise up to praise you? Selah11 Is your steadfast love declared in the grave, or your faithfulness in Abaddon?12 Are your wonders known in the darkness, or your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?13 But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.14 O Lord, why do you cast my soul away? Why do you hide your face from me?15 Afflicted and close to death from my youth up, I suffer your terrors; I am helpless.16 Your wrath has swept over me; your dreadful assaults destroy me.17 They surround me like a flood all day long; they close in on me together.18 You have caused my beloved and my friend to shun me; my companions have become darkness.Psalm 88 is similar to many other psalms in that first, it's a prayer, and second, it's a lament — the psalmist is struggling. We see this often in the psalms. But Psalm 88 is dissimilar to other psalms — or really, it's unlike any other psalm in that it has no resolution. Other psalms will feature moments of disorientation and darkness, but by the last verse, they spring forward, they bounce back, they recite hope. But that's not the case in Psalm 88. The very last verse, where we're expecting the light to break through, says, verse 18:“You have caused my beloved and my friend to shun me; my companions have become darkness.” We can see it there on the page in verse 18. Darkness literally gets the last word in Psalm 88, which is why this psalm has been called “the saddest psalm of the Psalter.”It's uncomfortable to read; it's uncomfortable to preach; it's uncomfortable to listen to, but here we are this morning, and I want to know: Why does God give us Psalm 88?Now, we know the answer to that question is because somehow it's good for us. By God's grace, he loves us and he's committed to our everlasting good in Christ — we know that's true and that's where we should start any time we ask “why” about anything: God is good. He loves you. And he's sovereign. So a better question might be: Why is Psalm 88 good for us? In God's wisdom and love, why do we need Psalm 88?I think there are three reasons. We're going to look at each one, but first let's pray again and ask God for help.Father in heaven, by your grace we are here with your Word open before us, and we ask for your help. We reject any assumptions that there's nothing here for us, and we reject any pretense that thinks we can gain anything from you in our own strength. Our souls are needy and you must feed us. Do that, please, in Jesus's name, amen. The first reason we need Psalm 88 …1. Soul trouble is a real experience in Christian life.We don't know the historical details behind this psalm. The superscript tells us that it's from a son of Korah named Heman the Ezrahite — and there are a couple different “Hemans” in the Old Testament; we're not 100% sure which one this is, but he's not to be confused with He-Man, the cartoon from the 1980s. This is Heman the psalmist, but beyond that, we don't know much about what's going on. We don't know of a certain event he's responding to. And that's on purpose.It's important for us to see that the trouble in Psalm 88 is not an external physical enemy, but it's personal and spiritual … and the thing with personal, spiritual trouble is that it can happen anywhere at any time — in the Middle East in 600BC or here, today — and it can happen for all kinds of reasons, some that make sense and others that make no sense.In Need of a CategoryThe fact is it's trouble. The psalmist says in verse 3,“My soul is full of troubles.”And we can understand that … he has a troubled soul. Soul trouble. And this a category we need. There is such a thing as a condition of soul that's like being on the edge of the grave, he says in verse 3. He uses lots metaphors to describe the experience …Verse 4:“I am counted among those who go down to the pit, I am a man who has no strength.”To paraphrase him, he's saying, I've been betted against and drained of life, verse 4. I'm like a zombie and useless — discarded with the dead, verse 5. I'm forgotten and forsaken by God, verse 6.And this is the psalm. You heard it read. It's this kind of talking pretty much the whole way through, and it just goes from bad to worse, to finally darkness. This is soul trouble — it's a condition.Or, it's what some have called “spiritual depression.” That's the title that Martyn Lloyd-Jones gave it back in the 1960s (the word “depression” was not used back then like it is today). But he explained it as an experience in the Christian life when you're in a prolonged state of spiritual discouragement, heaviness, or lack of joy — and not because of some sin, but it just is. This experience has also been called “the dark night of the soul.” Or also “divine absence.”They're all talking about the same thing. It's an experience of intense spiritual dryness, disorientation, and darkness — it's when God has permitted himself to seem far from you.We need a category for this. So call it what you want — “spiritual depression” or “dark night of the soul” or “divine absence” — I'm calling it soul trouble (to use the words of verse 3). But the main thing is that you know it's a thing. It's a real experience in the Christian life, and some of you know about it all too well because you've been there … or you are there now. And we don't like to be there. We don't want to be here. But we can't just make it stop. Others Have Been There, TooWell, first thing we all should know about this experience is that when you find yourself there, you're not alone and it's not uncommon. Historically, we have lots of examples of past saints who've been there.Charles Spurgeon spoke openly of his own soul trouble. In 1858, he preached a sermon to his church titled, “The Christian's Heaviness and Rejoicing,” and in that sermon he said, I was lying upon my couch during this last week, and my spirits were sunken so low that I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet I knew not what I wept for …He battled this all throughout his ministry. Spurgeon can help us. But personally, I've been most helped by John Bunyan, another Baptist ancestor and pastor. Bunyan lived in the 1600s but we can read him today, and he talks about his struggles openly in his autobiography. He called his experience “many turnings and goings” upon his heart. That's another way to say Ups and downs. Back and forth. I want to read to you an extended quote from Bunyan, and it's in Old English, so hang with me (it's printed in the handout if you want to follow). He writes this: I have wondered much at this one thing, that though God doth visit my soul with never so blessed a discovery of himself, yet I have found again, that such hours have attended me afterwards, that I have been in my spirit so filled with darkness, that I could not so much as once conceive what that God and that comfort was with which I have been refreshed.I have sometimes seen more in a line of the Bible than I could well tell how to stand under, and yet at another time the whole Bible hath been to me as dry as a stick; or rather, my heart hath been so dead and dry unto it, that I could not conceive the least dram of refreshment, though I have looked it all over.Do you hear him? His Christian life is like a roller coaster. He sees and then he can't see. He has affections and then no affections. Rivers of refreshment; dry as a desert. And it doesn't make sense. You ever been there before?Brothers and sisters, you're not alone. As the Word of God!We can read about the experiences of past saints, but even better than that, God gave us Psalm 88. We can read the experience here as the word of God. We can walk with this psalmist as he's in the darkest part of the valley. Verse 7:“Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves.”You've isolated me, verse 8. I'm shunned.I pray to you every day but you don't listen. Why do you reject me? Why are you hiding from me?I'm overwhelmed. I'm exhausted. I'm being destroyed and I can't get a break. I'm in the dark.Soul trouble. That's what this is. And we need Psalm 88 because soul trouble is a real experience in the Christian life. God gave us this psalm so that we know what to do with it.That's the second reason we need Psalm 88.2. We learn to take our soul trouble to God. Okay, so Psalm 88 is bleak and despairing at face-value, but when we look closer, we can see that it's not without hope, and that's because of the most obvious fact of this psalm: it is a prayer. Which means, everything that is said here is said to God. Look at this with me, verse 1: “O Yahweh, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry!”Verse 9: “Every day I call upon you, O Yahweh; I spread out my hands to you.”Verse 13:“But I, O Yahweh, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.”Do see that? You, you, you! The psalmist is bringing his soul trouble to God even as he knows that God is the one in control of it. The God We Can TrustThat's the amazing thing of the very first line in verse 1. He starts this whole psalm with, “O Yahweh, God of my salvation.”Now why is that important? It's that he addresses God by his covenant name, Yahweh. The name “Yahweh” is the name that God revealed to Moses (and the people of Israel) as the grounds by which he can be trusted. This revelation is one of the highest moments in all the Bible. It is Exodus 34, on Mount Sinai: God passed before Moses and proclaimed his name:“Yahweh, Yahweh, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…”God proclaimed himself to be the God who is there, and who is there to save. He is the present, saving God — Yahweh. That's his name! That's who he is! He is the present, saving God even when we can't see, even when we may not feel it. The psalmist acknowledges this reality right from the start. He's in the dark, but even in the dark he comes to the God of promise, the God of covenant faithfulness, the God of his salvation. That's what it means to call God by his name, “Yahweh” — which he does in verse 1, verse 9, and verse 13.The psalmist feels forgotten, but he has not forgotten who to tell it to. Verses 1, 9, and 13 frame this psalm. He's saying, Yahweh, I'm a mess, look at me. This is where I am. I'm a mess, but I'm your mess … And I'm coming to you. We are taught here to do the same thing. Three Possible ScenariosThere are really three possible scenarios we could be in. Track with me here:1. The best scenario — this is not to have soul trouble — this is when God is close and clear. It's what John Bunyan was talking about when he said “God doth visit my soul with blessed discoveries of himself.” We read the Bible and we can see! And we're mainly thankful! Don't you want that? It is “heaven on earth” (that's what the Puritan Thomas Brooks called it). It's the best scenario.2. The worst scenario — this is to have soul trouble, to feel all the things Psalm 88 feels, but it's to run away from God. It's to abandon God, reject God, refuse to pray. That is “hell on earth.” God, keep us from that. It's the worst scenario.So there's the best scenario and the worst scenario, and Psalm 88 is neither of those. So what is it?3. It's the second-best scenario. It's to have the soul trouble, but to bring the soul trouble to the God who ‘feels' far away. It's to call him by his name, Yahweh, the God of my salvation. It's to say, I'm a mess, but I'm your mess. It's not the best place to be, but it's the second-best place to be, and sometimes God calls us to second best.Part of Our Vocab?And again, in terms of a category, this is one that I want us to have in our church. I think it's a big problem in the local church when everyone pretends like they're in the best scenario when they're not. Everybody we see, we say, “Hey, how are you?” And it's constantly, “Great! Great! Great!” I want us all to know: we don't have to say “great” if it's not great. But then what do we say? If it's not great and somebody asks you, “Hey, how are you?” You can say, “I'm doing second-best.”Could we make that part of our vocabulary?If we're doing second-best, let's tell one another, and help one another. God loves you right there, in that valley, in second-best. He loves you. He is the God of your salvation. Take your soul trouble to him. Psalm 88 shows us how to do that.Third reason God gives us this psalm …3. Jesus has endured the darkness for us.The Book of Psalms overall is meant to be a guide for our worship. The psalms model for us how to live the life of real faith with all its ups and downs, turnings and goings. And it's amazing how we can identify with such an ancient text. We forget sometimes that this was written thousands of years ago. And yet, we can read it and we get where the writers are coming from. That's astounding. We have an ancient faith, and the psalms are for our faith. But the psalms are not about us and our faith. The psalms are mainly about the Messiah. Some psalms are more overt here than others, but every psalm, taken in context, is meant to point us to Jesus. The same goes for Psalm 88.And I think that becomes clearer the more we slow down and hear what the psalmist is saying. As dark as our own situation might be, there are parts of Psalm 88 that stretch beyond our experience. Wait, It's Not That DarkAs it turns out, I ran into my own soul trouble this past week. True story. I didn't cry for an hour like a child, like Spurgeon did, but I hit a snag, I was spinning my wheels for a bit, and providentially, I'm in Psalm 88. But the more I meditated on it, I was like, Yeah, I'm not there. It's not that dark. And I think we all have to say that by the time we get to verse 7. This is one we need to see together. Can everybody find verse 7? If you don't have a Bible, we'd love to give you one, but for now look on with a neighbor if you need to. We all need to see verse 7,“Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah”Now notice he doesn't say, “It feels like your wrath is upon me.” No, he says, “Your wrath” — ḥēmāh, your fury, your rage — “your wrath lies heavy upon me.” And I read that this week and said, I've never been there. Some of us in this room have been in some really dark places, but none of us have ever been there. When you get to Psalm 88, verse 7 — the wrath of God heavy upon me — you read that and realize: there's only one person who's ever been there and lived to talk to about it. His name is Jesus. And look, he went there for you. We can say, he went there for me.He Went There For YouHe went there, to that ultimate place of darkness, and he suffered that wrath, so that we don't have to. Which means: as dark as it might get for you, you can remember that Jesus has already gone there and beyond there — on the darkest of days, from a hill called the Skull, after he cried forsaken, after he said It was finished, after they sealed the tomb with a stone, he went there, to the grave where his companions became darkness … but then he looked Death in the face and he said You're done. … And he left. He got up.He was raised in death-defeating, indestructible life which he has right now, for you, where you are. You might feel alone, but you are not alone. He will never leave you. He will never forsake you. Jesus is not afraid of the dark, and because of him we don't have to be either. Praise him! Praise him! What a Savior!Jesus, thank you for your great love for us. And thank you that the proof of your love is in your wounds. We know that you've not abandoned us. You've not forgotten us. But you're here with us always and you hold us even when we hurt. And we can't see. You've got us. We praise you, Jesus. We praise you.

In the Fall of 2021, Donald Trump was selling a hardcover book about his presidency called Our Journey Together. It would be self-published because it had to be. No publisher would touch it, no author would write it, and no critic would be caught dead praising it.January 6th was meant to be the end of the Trump story. He was to slink back to Mar-a-Lago, disgraced and a failure. They all said his book was a joke, a Putin-like rewrite of what really happened in his first term. Obviously, it had to be a lie - covering up the crimes, treason, and corruption.But something told me I should get that book anyway and hold onto it. It might matter someday. Maybe, I thought, the Trump story wasn't over quite yet.So I paid the hefty price for the signed copy and waited. When the package arrived, it came in a plain cardboard box. I breathed a sigh of relief because I thought if the UPS guy knew I was buying it, he might accidentally lose some of my packages next time, or who knows what else.I knew I wasn't a Trump supporter because I was still holding on to what I thought were my principles as a lifelong Liberal. I didn't vote for Trump in 2020, and as long as that was still true about me, I was protected from their wrath. I would find out years later just how bad it was to admit you supported Trump, let alone voted for him.Much of what we have experienced over the past ten years will be memory-holed. No one will remember how treacherous it was back then to buy Our Journey Together. Now, I keep it to remind me of what it felt like to be that afraid and how foolish I was to give them that much power over me.That's what Trump has done for the past ten years. He's refused to give the mighty empire power over his story. He's decided to tell it himself, even if he has to self-publish a book. He'll dress up in a tux with Melania and attend Les Miz at the Kennedy Center, even if some of them boo him. He'll celebrate his birthday on the same day as the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army, even if they mobilize their infantile “No Kings” protest.Trump insists his version is the truth, and two narratives go to war every day. But the thing is, Trump's is the better story. It's like the end of the movie Life of Pi, where the lone survivor of a shipwreck has the choice of whether to tell the good story or the bad story. One will destroy you, and one will inspire you. It's used as a metaphor for religion, but it works here, too.Trump's is the better story because he's a better storyteller. For all of Trump's obvious gifts, that one has served him the best. He's mastered it for his entire life, starting all the way back in high school, where he would just stand in front of a crowd and tell stories.For the past ten years, many people have needed to believe in Trump's story, many of them discarded and forgotten by the empire. Over time, more and more people were drawn in as each side played its role. The Left hunted Trump down and cast themselves as the villains. How could they have ever thought that was a winning strategy?That is what I find most inspiring about Trump. That's why so many of his supporters remain loyal to him and fiercely defend him, even when — especially when — he makes mistakes.In 2020, I was in a very dark place. I was caught up in the so-called #resistance. I believed Putin had Kompromat on Trump. I believed it all. I read all of the books. I hung on to every word Rachel Maddow said.But things would change in those four years. It would become dystopian on the Left. I would feel the mob's wrath one too many times just for speaking out and pushing back about things I knew to be true. I also had no other social life except Twitter and Facebook during lockdowns, where the daily ritual of hate aimed at Trump, his staff, his family, and his supporters began to feel like poison.I didn't want to be a part of it. If, for no other reason, I'd been the target of hate for so long, and I empathized with them. Worse, I knew I was wrong to dehumanize a whole group of people, no matter what the excuse was. Dehumanizing them had already led to violence on the streets before, during, and after Trump's first term.I knew enough history to have asked myself the question more than once: What would you do? What would you do in Salem in 1692? What would you do in Germany in the 1930s? What would you do in the Jim Crow South? I'm not comparing them. I'm just saying the mechanism is the same, and the person I wanted to be, and believe I am, is someone who would not go along with it, especially since my life wasn't in danger.Thus began my journey over to Trump's side of things. I wanted to know whether our version of Trump was true. Was he a threat to Democracy? Was he a virulent racist and “white supremacist”? If I watched enough of his rallies, I might find the smoking gun. Maybe I would have enough proof to justify everything we did to try to destroy him. But that never happened.In 2020, he had survived COVID and was out doing five rallies a day, flying in on a helicopter, circling the crowd overhead, then greeting them with a handful of red hats, tossing them to the crowd. And I watched every single one of his rallies. And as time went on, something happened to me. I guess you could say I was like the Grinch.My heart grew because I saw people who had every reason to be miserable, full of hate, and resentful, as the media describes them, but who were none of those things. They were happy. They were joyful. Trump made them laugh. They danced. It was one big party—a glowing oasis of fun amid an endless, dark winter on the Left.I'll never forget hearing Trump at a rally in Miami in the pouring rain. I remember thinking, This is amazing. The press will never cover this. They could never. They could never write about people who loved Trump that much, to stay out there as the rain pounded down.But of course, that was the story. That was the real story. That was the truth. What I saw in Trump and MAGA is what Tucker Carlson saw in this often-played video summarizing the Trump movement just before the 2020 election.Trump speaks a language called Normal American. It's one we on the Left abandoned long ago. After years of curating our language to be pristine, inoffensive, soft, and kind, we became too fragile to speak Normal American.But Trump can talk to anyone, especially normal Americans. That's why he could fly to so many different states, land anywhere - a McDonald's, a pizza joint, or even East Palestine, Ohio, and fit right in.Normal American can sometimes be offensive. Some of us still speak it when we think no one is watching or listening. To the Left, that means we use all of the slurs that prove we are an ist or a phobe. But no, it just means the occasional dirty joke, or talking like we all used to, without fear and at ease.What I love so much about Trump is his persistent, unshakable optimism. He refused to accept the Left's rewrite of him. They could never destroy Trump because they weren't fighting the real guy; they still aren't. Their ridiculous “No Kings” protest on his birthday is a fantasy about someone they invented who doesn't exist in real life.They don't see the Trump we all see—the guy who faced them down for a decade and triumphed. Four years of attacks, framed as a Russian asset, impeached twice, indicted four times, convicted of a felony, called a racist, a rapist, a fascist, a dictator, a criminal, a felon, Hitler and now — a King. A guy who was almost assassinated twice, took a bullet, survived it, then got on stage just days later to give a 90-minute speech. You bet that's the better story.In all of that time, the Democrats never did the one thing they would have to do to defeat Trump: offer the people something better. The reason they don't is that they can't. They want America back the way it was before Trump. But it's never coming back because we, the people, voted for it never to come back.If they think they can somehow force those who speak Normal American to ever listen to them over Trump, they're fooling themselves. They can throw as many tantrums as they want, but that won't fix who they are. That's why they lost the election. It's never been about Trump. It's always been about them.If anything, Trump was the guy who spelunked into our Doomsday Bunker like SEAL Team Six to get us the hell out of there. You can throw all the lawn signs at us you want. We're not going back.What watching Trump for five years has taught me is just how weak so many of those I once saw as heroes really are. They've never looked so small as they do right now, never so petty as all of them cosplaying oppression just because they lost an election and can't face the humiliation. This is a public episode. 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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.   Also today, an easy, low tech solution to the porch pirate problem.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Porch Pirate Solution: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Will Social Security Run Out? Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps Shared Equity Mortgage: Meaning, Pros and Cons, FAQs Avoid Porch Pirates With These Delivery Options From Amazon, UPS, FedEx and USPS How a Promising Home Hack Is Stopping Porch Pirates Every Time Best budget road bikes 2025 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds What Is an ABLE Account? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tristan Bowling and Joe Gorman join Zac Amico and discuss Zac's armpit issue, the UPS driver who denied a bang bus session, more evidence of a New England serial killer, the runaway zebra found in Tennessee, the weirdest hybrid animals, Dakota Johnson sending animal poop to a friend's ex's house, Ozempic leading to bigger penises, the Enhanced Games before and after pics and so much more!(Air Date: June 9th, 2025)Support our sponsors!SmallBatchCigar.com - Use promo code: GAS10 for 10% off plus 5% bonus points!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!Help Replace Shannon's Cannons - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-shannon-lee-replace-her-boobsZac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Tristan BowlingInstagram: https://instagram.com/TristanIsAComedianLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/tristanbowlingJoe GormanTwitter: https://twitter.com/joewgormanInstagram: https://instagram.com/joewgormanZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

your favorite girlies are back—and so is the chaos. in this episode of Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are spiraling (in the best way possible) over everything from Love Island and their sudden golf girl summer era to dog drama, delivery disasters, and why Halley is officially not okay after what Oslo did to a rabbit.

Trey's most unhinged monologue yet—Taylor Swift's cat Meredith makes a rare appearance, wild chickens are running Miami, and the Goodyear Blimp gets flown over Ohio as a form of punishment. Addison Rae's new album drops, and apparently roasting your spouse boosts happiness by 300% (Trey tests that live). Later, the crew dives into how weddings hit different in your 30s, Trey's UPS look, sketchy door-to-door salesmen, and why Thomas keeps getting peed on. It's classic chaos—and Katie may or may not be texting during it. Support the show with True Classic at http://www.trueclassictees.com/treykennedy for 20% off! 6 pack of tshirts for $90 PLUS 20% OFF! See Trey live! http://www.treykennedy.com/tour for tickets! Join the patreon! patron.com/treykennedy

Bazinga.Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, ⁠this post on bsky⁠,  Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, ⁠The Summer Game Fest Problem ⁠by Brendon for Wavelengths, ⁠We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We ⁠by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, ⁠The award that changes the lives of its winners⁠ by Chris Plante for Post Games, Mina the Hollower, Silksong is not out yet, video game "Free Bird", Galak-z, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes:(00:00) - Brendon is back!(01:41) - The Switch 2 | The juice is worth the sqWiiz(08:37) - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time | Brought to you by Japanese Wi-fi(38:31) - Break(38:33) - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma(01:10:16) - Break(01:10:18) - The state of SGF, briefly(01:13:21) -

Bazinga. Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, this post on bsky,  Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, The Summer Game Fest Problem by Brendon for Wavelengths, We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, The award that changes the lives of its winners by Chris Plante for Post Games, Mina the Hollower, Silksong is not out yet, video game "Free Bird", Galak-z, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social --- Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/ --- Timecodes: ~~TIMES MAY BE OFF DUE TO DYNAMIC AD PLACEMENTS~~ (00:00) - Brendon is back! (01:41) - The Switch 2 | The juice is worth the sqWiiz (08:37) - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time | Brought to you by Japanese Wi-fi (38:31) - Break (38:33) - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (01:10:16) - Break (01:10:18) - The state of SGF, briefly (01:13:21) -

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In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent experiences, including a Memorial Day outing that led to one of them contracting COVID. They share humorous anecdotes about family life, the challenges of parenting during illness, and the joy of attending a baseball game with their children. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter to deeper reflections on health and family dynamics. The hosts share personal experiences navigating life post-COVID, including the challenges of returning to work and the exhaustion that lingers. They discuss family traditions, particularly a 20-year gathering at Seneca Rocks, and the evolution of these events over time. The conversation shifts to a recent traffic stop and the humorous yet frustrating experience of dealing with legal issues related to vehicle registration. They also touch on unexpected family emergencies and conclude with a light-hearted discussion about making friends with UPS drivers, sharing listener responses to the question of the week. www.patreon.com/aitdpod HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW https://discord.gg/TR2epPEdt2 JOIN OUR FREE DISCORD Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation 04:56 Catching Up After COVID 10:06 Memorial Day Adventures 14:58 The Impact of COVID on Family Life 19:52 Baseball Memories and Family Bonds 23:08 Navigating Post-COVID Challenges 28:25 Traditions and Family Gatherings 35:49 Traffic Stops and Legal Troubles 42:54 Life's Unexpected Events 44:03 Question of the Week: Making Friends with Your UPS Driver THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY    

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Creativity through the lens of a photographer and storyteller"You can do anything you want. The level of success is not the measure that matters."Brian Doben's ongoing “At Work” series documents everyone from tattoo artists and sumo wrestlers to Chemists and prosthetic Limb designers wherever they are. His process has brought him all over the world from L.A., Tokyo and Mumbai, to Cuba, Israel, Australia and all over the US.  ‘At Work' is a study of our world and how the people in it follow their unique callings. Brian released several dozen of his “At Work” portraits in a book of the same name while simultaneously presenting them at the photography festival Les Rencontres d'Arles in 2013. Since then he's released a steady stream of portraits over the years.Brian's own work for his editorial clients that include GQ, Vanity Fair, Travel & Leisure, and Town & Country has brought him to far-flung locations like Madagascar, Antarctica, and even the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Each of these cultures have taught him new things about how humans approach the important work they do and how to bring that to life.He takes the authentic touch he's earned from ‘At Work' into his fashion and celebrity work offering a natural style that is all his own. His advertising clients – that include American Express, Apple, Cadillac, Chase, Ford, Google, Intel, Intuit, Lexus, PayPal, Sony, UPS, and Wells Fargo amongst many others – benefit from his ability to compose complex images and capture genuine moments that emerge on their own under his direction.Brian has received awards from the Society of Publication Designers, American Photography, and Photo District News for his work. He was one of PDN's 30 Under 30, Kodak's Photographer of the year, and the inaugural photographer on PDN and Kodak's “Emerging Artists Series” website. His work is also part of the Museum of the City of New York's permanent collection. Brian was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he currently lives outside Boston with his wife and daughter.www.briandoben.comwww.atworkproject.comhttps://vimeo.com/569989289Send us a text

Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Jay Fain to explore the vital role of storytelling, mentorship, and community in helping veterans navigate life after service. From the creative challenges of content creation to the emotional journey of military transition, this conversation offers real talk about the ups and downs veterans face when redefining their identity in civilian life.Jay shares his passion for uplifting veteran voices through media, the importance of nonprofit resources like the VFW, and how sharing personal stories fosters resilience and connection across generations. They unpack the realities of post-military life, emphasizing gratitude, growth, and authenticity—not just the highlight reel.Whether you're a veteran, creative, or supporter of the military community, this episode is a powerful reminder that you're not alone, and your story matters.

We called ChatGPT and it went bad. Also, Elon Vs Trump, Shawn battles a weatherman, a track star gets punished for celebrating, laughing in every language, a fast food creation is back, another Diddy case update, a UPS worker gets a strange offer and so much more!

This week, Andrew is joined by Sean Henry, CEO and founder of Stord, a major player in omnichannel fulfillment and supply chain technology. In this episode, Sean shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, which started by selling Christmas presents on eBay at age seven to launching Stord in 2015 as a student at Georgia Tech. In this episode, he reflects on the company's early days, turning points, and what's next following Stord's recent $200 million fundraise and major acquisition of Ware2Go from UPS.In this episode, you'll hear from Sean on:How a few Christmas sales on eBay, plus a few other ventures, sparked his entrepreneurial drive and how mentors like Ted Alling shaped his approach to leadership.The founding premise of Stord: helping brands compete with Amazon-level logistics by offering flexible, tech-powered fulfillment solutions.How Stord evolved from an asset-light model to owning facilities and building a robust software platform to deliver a Prime-like experience to companies of all sizes.What it takes to make big business decisions, including how he thinks through market shifts, customer obsession, and staying committed to a long-term vision.His advice for entrepreneurs: don't be afraid to ask, learn from people one step ahead, and “just start.” Iteration and momentum are everything.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.*** This episode is brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services. Visit gorapido.com to learn more. A special thanks to our additional sponsors: Cargado – Cargado is the first platform that connects logistics companies and trucking companies that move freight into and out of Mexico. Visit cargado.com to learn more. Greenscreens.ai – Greenscreens.ai is the AI-powered pricing and market intelligence tool transforming how freight brokers price freight. Visit greenscreens.ai/freightpod today! Metafora – Metafora is a technology consulting firm that has delivered value for over a decade to brokers, shippers, carriers, private equity firms, and freight tech companies. Check them out at metafora.net. ***

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jim with an inquiry about transitioning from a Windows to a Mac machine and a question from Lance about UPS devices that can't communicate with a computer. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This week, a logistics startup backed by a recent $200 million funding round made a bold move to challenge Amazon's dominance—and Walmart quietly beat Amazon at its own game: profitable, fast e-commerce delivery.   In this episode, I break down what Stord's acquisition of UPS's Ware2Go actually means for brand owners, why Walmart's store-powered fulfillment strategy is a serious threat, and how these shifts could impact your dependence on FBA.   Then, I take you behind the scenes at Weavos. I'll share clips from my strategy call with Owais, how exageration on social media is the key, and how we're optimizing our clients brands.   If you'd like us to help you as well, please visit: www.weavos.io