Podcasts about Vigilance

Chaque jour, à 8h50 du lundi au vendredi, Virginie Phulpin raconte, à sa façon, les meilleures histoires de ce Mondial.

Progressive Graham Platner Vigilance wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary; Trump posts that Iran is "taking too long"; Vigilance is needed by New Mexicans after screwworm crosses the Texas border; New Georgia law expands PrEP, HIV prevention access to pharmacies; and a hearing this week on a California bill to allow plug-in portable solar panels.

Tous les soirs du lundi au vendredi à partir de 18h57 sur France 5, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine et toute son équipe accueillent celles et ceux qui font l'actualité du jour.

This is a sermon from the Morgantown, WV, USA sanctuary of Restoration Church International. Joe & Rena Perozich pray that this message will be a blessing to you as you listen. Should you wish to learn more about the ministry, we invite you to visit www.restorationchurchintl.org

L'intelligence artificielle s'impose dans les salles de classe entre opportunités et vigilance by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Every investor faces the same challenge: distinguishing excitement from opportunity, learning lessons from your mistakes, and separating short-term impulses from long-term strategy. In this episode, we tackle all three as we examine the next wave of mega-IPOs, share financial lessons learned firsthand, and discuss why sticking to a plan can be harder—and more important—than it sounds.Companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are expected to pursue public offerings at valuations that could rival or exceed the largest companies in history. We'll examine what trillion-dollar IPOs could mean for investors, why valuation still matters even when the business is extraordinary, and whether public investors will be participating in future growth—or paying for it upfront.Next, we shift from market theory to personal experience. The team shares some of the financial lessons learned firsthand—from debt that lingered longer than expected to missed opportunities created by saving too little, too late. It's a candid conversation about the mistakes, miscalculations, and course corrections that helped shape a healthier approach to money.Finally, we discuss one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of the adviser-client relationship: staying aligned with the plan. We'll explore the procedures designed to help protect investment accounts, the roles advisers and custodians play in account oversight, and why even well-intentioned portfolio changes can sometimes work against long-term goals when made without coordination.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks — June 6, 2026  |  Season 40, Episode 23Timestamps and Chapters6:22: The Most Expensive IPOs Ever37:52: Lessons Learned the Hard Way54:51: Trust the Plan—or Tinker With It?Follow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.See important disclosures at Henssler.com

Glissements de terrain : pas de danger immédiat, mais une vigilance essentielle face à un risque évolutif by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Aujourd'hui dans "Esprits Libres", David Abiker reçoit l'éditorialiste politique Ruth Elkrief, éditorialiste politique, et Nicolas Beytout, le fondateur-directeur de L'Opinion. Ensemble, ils décryptent les événements violents survenus à Paris après la victoire du PSG en finale de la Ligue des champions.Les deux invités apportent un éclairage passionnant sur cette situation complexe, soulignant les lacunes dans l'anticipation et la gestion de l'ordre public par les autorités, malgré les prévisions pessimistes. Ils pointent du doigt une "transition politique fatale" marquée par un manque de fermeté et de cohérence dans la réponse de l'État, avec des peines de prison jugées trop légères face aux dégâts causés.Mais au-delà de ces événements, les intervenants s'interrogent sur les racines profondes de cette violence, évoquant les frustrations d'une partie de la population qui s'exprime par des moyens illégitimes. Ils soulignent avec inquiétude la présence de profils socialement insérés parmi les fauteurs de troubles, remettant en cause les schémas traditionnels.L'épisode aborde également un autre sujet brûlant : les récentes avancées de l'Union européenne en matière de politique migratoire. Nicolas Beytout, analyse ce "virage très impressionnant", avec un durcissement des procédures de retour des migrants en situation irrégulière. Mais il pointe du doigt la position ambiguë de la France, qui peine à suivre ce mouvement, révélant des fractures au sein de la majorité présidentielle.Loin de se cantonner à l'actualité, les invités offrent une réflexion approfondie sur les enjeux sociétaux et politiques sous-jacents, ouvrant la voie à une compréhension plus fine des dynamiques à l'œuvre dans la "Nouvelle France" évoquée par Luc Ferry.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This class explores why the Torah places the laws of challah and accidental idol worship together in Parshas Shalach. The Rebbe teaches that these mitzvot guide us to maintain gratitude, humility, and Jewish identity, especially when facing new environments or challenges. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/004_shelach/017

Après la guerre en Iran, la pénurie d'essence, l'hantavirus, Ebola, c'est l'heure de flipper avec ? La canicule précoce !

Après la guerre en Iran, la pénurie d'essence, l'hantavirus, Ebola, c'est l'heure de flipper avec ? La canicule précoce !

Marschall Truchot, du lundi au jeudi de 17h à 19h avec Olivier Truchot & Alain Marschall. Deux heures pour faire un tour complet de l'actualité en présence d'invités pour expliquer et débattre sur les grands sujets qui ont marqué la journée.

durée : 00:02:55 - Avec les fortes chaleurs de cette fin mai, les infirmières et infirmiers à domicile de Laval font encore plus attention à leurs patients, souvent fragiles. Ils guettent les premiers signes de déshydratation et promulguent des conseils pour éviter les coups de chaud. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Risques d'intoxication au gaz : les autorités lancent un appel pressant à la vigilance à l'approche de l'hiver by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND on Case 8 — a 30-year-old whose eyes-open EEG looks like eyes-closed. Alpha at 150 microvolts. Widespread. Anteriorized. Not responding to eye opening. After half a million EEGs, Jay calls the phenotype on sight: vigilance regulation problem, not attention. Left-side mu disconnect. Right-parietal alpha persistence. Frontal alpha hyper-coherence climbing from 0.5 eyes-open to 0.6+ eyes-closed — affect regulation flag. Plus a treatment map more granular than the room expected: FC beta for salience activation, C3 for language, C4 for affect, C4-to-PZ for the parietal alpha that won't quit. And a history segment most listeners have never heard — the first transmitted EEG in 1974, phase-lock loops over voice-grade phone lines, Trudy and Eric Gibbs, Larry Wood's engineering. Stay for the inter-rater reliability number that should end the classical-EEG debate: 90% on phenotypes vs 30-40% on traditional reads.

Episode #27: What is Your Relationship with Money? with Gino Barbaro We will explore -What do you think of when you hear the word money -Think about your first money memory -What is a financial flashpoint -What is your money script --> Avoidance, Vigilance, Worship, Status -How do archetypes affect your view of money -What does a Happy Legacy look like Gino Barbaro is an investor, Certified Money Coach®, entrepreneur & podcast host. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 1,900 multifamily units & $450,000,000 in Assets under management. His mission, through Barbaro 360, is to empower families to build lasting legacies by focusing on restoring traditional values in family life, finance, and helping families create a healthier relationship with money. Gino is the best-selling author of Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy. He resides with his beautiful wife Julia and their six children in St. Augustine, Florida.

À l'heure où la connexion numérique est devenue indispensable au même titre que l'eau ou l'électricité, la Journée mondiale des télécommunications et de la société de l'information (JMTSI) 2026, célébrée ce dimanche 17 mai, rappelle le rôle central des réseaux dans le fonctionnement des sociétés modernes. Placée sous le thème « Lignes de vie numériques : renforcer la résilience dans un monde connecté », cette édition met l'accent sur la nécessité de garantir des infrastructures fiables, sécurisées et capables de résister aux crises de plus en plus fréquentes. À Maurice, la transformation digitale avance rapidement, mais elle s'accompagne aussi d'une réalité préoccupante : la multiplication des escroqueries en ligne et par téléphone, qui continuent de faire de nombreuses victimes malgré les progrès vers une île entièrement numérisée. Si la qualité d'Internet est globalement satisfaisante, certaines zones restent mal couvertes. L'ICTA travaille à améliorer la situation, notamment via l'application « KaliteNet » destinée à surveiller la qualité des services, indique Jérôme Louis, Officer-in-Charge de l'institution. Les autorités alertent aussi sur l'évolution rapide des escroqueries numériques, de plus en plus sophistiquées. Le sergent Motet, du Police Press Office, appelle à la vigilance face aux tentatives de fraude et aux demandes de données personnelles. Pour le gouvernement, la digitalisation du pays repose sur les compétences, les services et le cadre légal, mais la prudence des citoyens reste essentielle, rappelle le ministre des TIC, Avinash Ramtohul.

durée : 00:03:15 - Un cobra en liberté près de Toulouse - À Castelginest, au nord de Toulouse, la traque d'un cobra à lunettes se poursuit après sa disparition, mardi 12 mai. Les autorités ont fermé plusieurs lieux publics par mesure de sécurité pendant que les recherches reprennent ce jeudi dans la matinée. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

There is something striking in the way that St. Isaac the Syrian speaks about the monastic life. He does not speak of it romantically. There is no sentimentalism in him. No fascination with externals. No praise of extraordinary feats meant to astonish the imagination. What he describes is hiddenness. Poverty of spirit. Chastity. Vigilance. Tears. Silence. Freedom from worldly rumor. Perseverance in prayer. The steady remembrance of one's true country. And yet he calls these things beauty. This is important. Because the world has almost entirely lost the capacity to recognize spiritual beauty. We are trained to admire visibility, influence, accomplishment, charisma, productivity, youth, power. Even within religious life, we often admire the gifted personality more than the purified heart. We praise success more readily than humility. We are impressed by what shines outwardly while remaining almost blind to the soul that quietly dies to itself in love for God. But Isaac sees differently. For him, the true beauty of the monk is not found in appearance, status, or achievement. It is found in a human being becoming transparent to grace. A person who no longer lives from the compulsions of the fallen self but from communion with God. This is why his teaching cannot be reduced merely to anchorites living in caves or hermits hidden in the desert. Certainly, Isaac is speaking directly to monks. But what he describes is nothing less than the flowering of baptism itself. The monk becomes for Isaac an icon of what every Christian life is meant to reveal. Because Christianity is not merely moral improvement. It is not religious affiliation. It is not the management of behavior through rules and obligations. The Gospel reveals something infinitely greater and more terrifying than that. Man is created in the image and likeness of God. And through Christ, man is drawn into the very life of God. This is the great vision underlying all authentic asceticism. The struggle is not an end in itself. Fasting is not the goal. Silence is not the goal. Vigilance is not the goal. The goal is communion. Participation. The purification of the heart so that the human being might become capable of receiving divine life. Theosis. To modern ears, Isaac's words can sound severe. “To weep without pause day and night.” “To have a sad and furrowed countenance.” “To divorce himself from worldly rumors.” But Isaac is not describing psychological misery. He is describing a soul awakening from intoxication. The tears of the saints are not despair. They are the breaking open of the heart before Love itself. A man who begins to see reality truthfully cannot remain superficial. He begins to perceive how fragmented his heart has become through vanity, distraction, gluttony, lust, self-love, and the endless noise of the world. He sees how easily he lives outside himself. How little of his life is actually rooted in God. And so mourning begins. But this mourning is luminous. Because the very pain of repentance becomes the place where grace descends. Isaac's monk is beautiful because he has stopped fleeing. He stands before God as he is. He no longer seeks refuge in reputation, entertainment, argument, possession, or pleasure. He allows the fire of divine love to reveal everything false within him. And gradually another life begins to emerge. Prayer becomes simpler. The heart becomes quieter. The need to be seen diminishes. Compassion deepens. Chastity ceases to be repression and becomes freedom to love rightly. Silence ceases to be emptiness and becomes communion. A human being slowly becomes whole. This is why Isaac insists upon examining each virtue specifically. Not because Christianity is legalistic bookkeeping, but because the heart is subtle in its self-deception. A man must learn where he is still divided. Where he still clings to the world. Where he still seeks himself rather than God. The ascetical life is ultimately an act of honesty. And this honesty is beautiful because it restores us to reality. The monk, then, is not simply a religious specialist. He becomes a sign of humanity healed. A witness to what man looks like when he begins truly to live from God rather than from the ego-self. His life becomes a proclamation that communion with God is not fantasy but the very purpose of human existence. And in truth, every baptized Christian carries this same calling within them. The mother caring for her child in exhaustion. The old man praying quietly in hiddenness. The laborer struggling to keep his heart free from bitterness. The priest battling vainglory. The solitary widow learning to trust God in silence. The young man resisting the fragmentation of lust and distraction. The Christian who quietly forgives an enemy instead of condemning him. All of them are standing within this same mystery. The outer forms differ. The heart of the calling does not. For the Gospel itself is monastic in its deepest ethos. It calls man beyond possession, beyond self-exaltation, beyond the tyranny of appetite, beyond worldly identity, into participation in divine life. Into Christ. And so Isaac's words remain enduringly radiant because they reveal what human life becomes when grace is allowed to act deeply within it. Not merely disciplined. Not merely moral. But transfigured. A human being becoming by grace what Christ is by nature. And this alone is the true beauty that does not perish. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:02:02 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Homily 11 page 196 bottom of the page 00:16:05 Bob Čihák, AZ: Homily 11 page 196 bottom of the page 00:17:18 Gwen's iPhone: We have had blizzards in May. 00:20:29 Bob Čihák, AZ: Homily 11 page 196 bottom of the page 00:20:45 una: Being in Love: A Practical Guide to Christian Prayer by William Johnston (available at Thriftbooks.com) 00:41:54 Daniel Allen: On the “plucky fighter”… I recently read a story about a young monk that went to his spiritual father and said that he couldn't take it anymore he had to sin. So the older monk told him ok and he'd go with him. They went to a brothel and when they got there the older monk said to let him enter first. He went in and gave money to the woman and then said “a younger monk is about to come in, I am giving you this money but before anything else tell him that you both must make 50 prostrations before sinning.” Then he walked out. The young monk entered, she told him as she had been instructed to, and before the 50 prostrations were done the young monk fled the brothel and returned to the monastery with the elder and was never plagued by temptations like that again. The moral of the story was that it's hard to proceed with any sort of sin after making prostrations, and so when tempted in any way make a physical (not just mental) effort to pray and temptations will flee. Very stark example. 00:44:34 Wayne: need to leave now... 00:45:07 Erick Chastain: Nektarios 00:57:32 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 197, paragraph 4, first full paragraph 01:01:54 Erick Chastain: What does he mean by orderly discipline of the senses? 01:02:49 susan: what was the title of the psychologist you just mentioned? 01:03:38 Daniel Allen: It is so odd that modernity which tells man he's an accidental random outcome of the universe seems to have ensnared the minds of most, when Christianity says “you are made in the image of God.” I don't know how it is that the obviously elevated view of man isn't universally embraced. 01:03:46 Aaron: Orthodox Psychotherapy, by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos (Vlachos) 01:08:24 Erick Chastain: To weep without pause day and night as he asks, how can one do this? 01:08:37 David Swiderski, WI: On a silent retreat I found it really interesting a priest focused a talk on using the senses to our benefit. He had us find a stone that fit our hand from the lakeshore and use it when we prayed, To use incense when doing spiritual reading, obvious have icons and crosses around the house and carry a hold card of Mary close to your heart near to your wallet. It is amazing how these senses can bring us back to the contemplation or prayer faster or can be breadcrumb trails to bring us back to focus. A beautiful aspect of the apostolic traditions. We have had a number of evangelical, agnostic and Anglican converts and I find it funny they seem to be so drawn to holding the rosary, incense, icons etc. 01:11:53 Daniel Allen: Have a good night everyone. Thank you Father. I have to head out a few minutes early. 01:12:58 David Swiderski, WI: A funny comment from someone I was Godfather for on the Easter Vigil- When the demons come and someone is possessed no one calls Pastor Bob but looks for a priest. 01:15:19 Erick Chastain: Mean culpa I was catching up 01:15:25 Erick Chastain: Mea* 01:18:07 Jessica McHale: Many blessings, graces, and prayers for you all!!! 01:18:07 David Swiderski, WI: Thank you father, may God bless you , your mother and everyone in this group. 01:18:09 Rebecca Thérèse: Thank you ☺️

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In this compelling episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the vigilant Zach Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of maintaining our spiritual vigilance—an endeavor that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our spiritual journey, there are moments when staying vigilant and watchful becomes a paramount necessity. These moments not only fortify our faith but also strengthen our connections, propelling us forward in pursuit of our individual dreams. The comforting truth remains steadfast: with the Lord as our unwavering guide, we possess the innate ability to remain vigilant and steadfast in our aspirations, discovering renewed hope and purpose on our path. Drawing profound inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in remaining vigilant in their spiritual aspirations along their faith journey, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can commence a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the constant presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for vigilance within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of maintaining our spiritual vigilance and discovering the extraordinary sense of purpose that resides within each one of us.Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Zach Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why must the wise be vigilant about wisdom? Proverbs 24:30–34 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must be vigilant about wisdom, because of the creation's cursedness, our remaining corruption, and folly's capacity for harm. Proverbs 24:30–34 uses the image of a neglected field overrun by thorns and thistles to illustrate the destructive consequences of laziness and spiritual complacency. It emphasizes that even small, seemingly harmless indulgences—like a little sleep or rest—can spiral into ruin when unchecked, revealing that there is no tolerable amount of folly or sin. The passage calls believers to constant reflection and vigilance, reminding them that wisdom is not a one-time achievement but a lifelong practice. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, urging a zero-tolerance attitude toward spiritual negligence, as harm from folly can come suddenly, like a prowler or an armed man. Ultimately, the devotional underscores the necessity of disciplined diligence and continual dependence on God's Word to resist the creeping decay of apathy and sin.

The devil does not present sin as a deadly trap; he disguises it as a harmless opportunity. Do not be deceived by lofty ideas or the pressure to rush major life decisions like marriage and career. Discover how to remain sober, vigilant, and aware of the hidden agenda of the enemy today.

We are told that it takes “eternal vigilance” to protect our freedom. But what if the entity taking away our freedom has the weapons and the “law” on its side?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/problem-eternal-vigilance

We are told that it takes “eternal vigilance” to protect our freedom. But what if the entity taking away our freedom has the weapons and the “law” on its side?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/problem-eternal-vigilance

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Life can be tough. As Christians, difficult circumstances can come into our lives and take us by surprise. It's easy to become disillusioned when life doesn't match our expectations. The good news is that we can experience victory through the power of Christ and overcome the obstacles that threaten to defeat us. In this series, Victorious Christian Living, we will discover God's purpose for adversity, His plan for spiritual success, and His power for overcoming life's most difficult circumstances.

Life can be tough. As Christians, difficult circumstances can come into our lives and take us by surprise. It's easy to become disillusioned when life doesn't match our expectations. The good news is that we can experience victory through the power of Christ and overcome the obstacles that threaten to defeat us. In this series, Victorious Christian Living, we will discover God's purpose for adversity, His plan for spiritual success, and His power for overcoming life's most difficult circumstances.

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily content includes different recovery quotes from various sources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, and more! Transitions Daily also delivers the same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Visit www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information. Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.  

You know that strange moment when you walk back into your office or studio after something big has happened……and it feels unfamiliar. The light's the same. The table's where you left it.  Your brushes are exactly as you abandoned them. But you're not. That's the bit no one prepares you for. I was speaking to an artist recently who had just come back from caring for a parent after a sudden bereavement. She said, “I'm desperate to get back into my practice. I need it. But I can't seem to think." That sentence, that tension, stayed with me – I need it, but I can´t. Because when life throws something heavy at you - death, illness, divorce, redundancy, even something that looks positive but is destabilising -  your system shifts. You go into care mode. Logistics mode. Survival mode.  You become vigilant. You are tracking hospital updates. Or legal emails. Or financial spreadsheets. Or your child's temperature at 3am. Vigilance is not the same state as creativity. Creativity asks you to soften. To wander. To sit with uncertainty without solving it. After shock, your body doesn´t want to wander. It wants to secure. And then we stand in the studio and say to ourselves, “Right. Back to it. Let's make something extraordinary.” – no wonder it doesn´t work. I explore why flow disappears after life shocks, what your nervous system is actually doing, and how to return to your work without bullying yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS After a death, redundancy, illness, divorce, or any major life shift, creativity doesn't just snap back into place. You don't restart at full speed. You idle the engine.  Often, what we call lack of focus is actually grief that hasn't fully moved through. Grief doesn't always look like crying. Sometimes it looks like distraction, fog, a strange flatness. Creativity is a downstream of regulation. If the river is in flood, you don't shout at it. You wait for the waters to settle -You're not behind. You're rebuilding rhythm. Rhythm is different from output. Rhythm is showing up in small, contained ways, until your body trusts the space again.  BEST MOMENTS “You can't out discipline a dysregulated body. You can't bully yourself back into flow. Flow requires safety, not perfection, not control, but safety.” “When athletes recover from injury, they don't return by running a marathon, they rebuild muscle memory. Creative practice is no different.” “Returning after shock is one thing - creating after you've changed is another.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we take on a topic that hits closer than most—and often gets misunderstood in church culture: hypervigilance.A lot of us have been taught to call it discernment.“I just feel like something's off…”“The Holy Spirit is showing me something…”And sometimes that's true. But other times? It's not discernment—it's your nervous system trying to stay safe based on past experiences.In this conversation, Cory and Channock unpack how hypervigilance develops, why it feels so spiritual, and how it can quietly sabotage your relationships, your peace, and your ability to actually be present. They also get honest about their own experiences—from leadership dynamics to marriage and insecurity—and how easy it is to mistake fear for wisdom.The goal isn't to shame this behavior—it's to bring awareness so you can begin to move from fear → peace, and from reaction → presence.In this episode:Why hypervigilance often gets mislabeled as discernmentWhat hypervigilance actually looks like (overanalyzing, expecting conflict, reading into everything)The root causes: trauma, broken trust, and unsafe environmentsHow this pattern keeps you stuck in a cycle of fear (and even victim thinking)A personal story of how past relationships can affect present onesThe difference between discernment (peace) and hypervigilance (fear)A simple but powerful question: Is there actual evidence something is wrong?A grounding practice: “I'm safe right now”00:00 - Welcome + Podcast Intro03:33 - Series Recap: Godly Thought or Trauma Response04:11 - Today's Topic: Hypervigilance vs Discernment05:10 - What Hypervigilance Really Is05:37 - Personal Example: Church Leadership + Caution06:42 - Hypervigilance vs Healthy Boundaries08:34 - What Hypervigilance Looks Like Practically09:20 - “Something Feels Off” Mentality10:04 - The Cycle: Staying in Victim Mode11:02 - Root Causes: Trauma, Broken Trust, Unsafe Environments12:03 - Why It Doesn't Just Turn Off12:44 - When Hypervigilance Becomes Your Identity14:17 - Calling It What It Is (Not Discernment)15:18 - Leadership Struggles + Calling Out Insecurity16:29 - What True Discernment Looks Like17:37 - Peace vs Fear (Key Difference)18:30 - The Cost of Living Hypervigilant19:07 - The Key Question: Evidence or Assumption?19:22 - Practical Step: “I'm Safe Right Now”20:03 - Hypervigilance vs Presence20:14 - Final Encouragement + Why This Matters21:30 - Closing: You're Loved

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The RBNZ keeps the OCR at 2.25%, but with inflation forecasts shifting to 4.2% for June, the wait and see period has a very clear focus on rising costs.In this special reactionary episode, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson break down today's Reserve Bank (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Review. While the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.25% was widely expected, the focus has shifted to the Bank's updated inflation outlook and the impact of the newly announced two-week ceasefire in Iran.We discuss how the RBNZ is balancing the risk of a stuttering economy against the potential for rising wages and transport costs to keep inflation higher for longer. With the June quarter inflation forecast now sitting at 4.2%, we look at what this means for the timing of any future moves and the immediate outlook for mortgage holders.This week, we discuss:The OCR decision: Why the 2.25% hold was the only move for today.Ready to move: The RBNZ's signal that they won't hesitate to act if they see price increases becoming embedded.Revised inflation forecasts: Breaking down the shift from 2.7% to 4.2% for the June quarter.Interest rate strategy: Why the bottom for mortgage rates is likely behind us and what to consider when your fix comes up.The election year factor: Could the Government step in with fiscal support if the economy enters another recession?Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Village Vigilance: How One Woman Saved the Election Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-04-04-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुबह की हल्की धूप में गांव का मतदान केंद्र चमक रहा था।En: In the gentle morning sunlight, the village polling station was shimmering.Hi: आसपास की धरती पर बसंत के फूल खिले हुए थे, हवा में ताजगी थी।En: Spring flowers were blooming on the surrounding land, and there was a freshness in the air.Hi: एक छोटे से भवन के बाहर रंग-बिरंगे बैनर लहरा रहे थे, जो लोकतांत्रिक भावना को जगा रहे थे।En: Outside a small building, colorful banners were flying, awakening the democratic spirit.Hi: अनया, गांव की समर्पित मतदान कर्मचारी, निश्चित कर रही थी कि चुनाव सही ढंग से हो।En: Anaya, the village's dedicated election officer, was ensuring that the election was conducted properly.Hi: तभी, एक रहस्यमयी व्यक्ति, रोहन, जो खुद को शहर से आया पर्यवेक्षक बता रहा था, मतदान केंद्र पर पहुंचा।En: Just then, a mysterious person, Rohan, who claimed to be an observer from the city, arrived at the polling station.Hi: उसका अंदाज और बातें थोड़ी अनजान लगीं।En: His demeanor and conversation seemed a bit unfamiliar.Hi: अनया के मन में शक की लहरें उठीं, पर वह खुद से बोली, "कुछ नहीं, बस मेरी सोच होगी।En: Suspicion began to stir in Anaya's mind, but she told herself, "It's nothing, just my imagination."Hi: "चुनाव की गहमागहमी चलते हुए अचानक खबर आई - एक बैलेट बॉक्स गायब हो गया है।En: As the election frenzy continued, sudden news arrived - a ballot box had gone missing.Hi: पूरे गांव में खलबली मच गई।En: The whole village was in an uproar.Hi: लोग इधर-उधर दौड़ने लगे।En: People started running here and there.Hi: अनया के चेहरे पर चिंता की लकीरें साफ दिख रही थीं।En: Worry lines were clearly visible on Anaya's face.Hi: उसने तुरंत स्थिति की जांच का फैसला किया।En: She immediately decided to investigate the situation.Hi: अनया ने रोहन पर नजर रखनी शुरू की।En: Anaya began keeping an eye on Rohan.Hi: वह उसे इधर-उधर घूमते हुए देख रही थी - कभी मतदान सूची देख रहा था, कभी कर्मचारियों से बातें कर रहा था।En: She observed him wandering around - sometimes looking at the voter list, sometimes talking to the staff.Hi: कुछ घंटे बाद, अनया ने देखा कि रोहन चुपचाप एक सुनसान कमरे की ओर जा रहा था।En: A few hours later, Anaya saw Rohan quietly heading towards an isolated room.Hi: उसका दिल तेज़ी से धड़कने लगा।En: Her heart started pounding rapidly.Hi: वह पीछे-पीछे गई।En: She followed behind.Hi: रोहन ने दरवाजा आधा खुला छोड़ा था।En: Rohan had left the door half open.Hi: अनया ने भीतर झांका।En: Anaya peeked inside.Hi: वह हैरान रह गई - वहां रोहन बैलेट बॉक्स के साथ था।En: She was astonished – there was Rohan with the ballot box.Hi: "रोको!En: "Stop!"Hi: " अनया ने जोर से पुकारा।En: Anaya shouted loudly.Hi: रोहन चौंक गया।En: Rohan was startled.Hi: अनया ने उसे रंगे हाथों पकड़ लिया था।En: Anaya had caught him red-handed.Hi: पूछताछ के दौरान, सच बाहर आया - वह एक ठेकेदार के कहने पर चुनाव को प्रभावित करने आया था।En: During the interrogation, the truth came out - he had come to influence the election at a contractor's behest.Hi: अनया ने तुरंत गांव के प्रमुखों को बुलाया और सबके सामने सारा सच उजागर किया।En: Anaya immediately called the village leaders and revealed the whole truth in front of everyone.Hi: बैलेट बॉक्स सुरक्षित मिला गया और चुनाव समय पर शुरू हो गए।En: The ballot box was recovered safely, and the elections resumed on time.Hi: अनया की सतर्कता और साहस ने गांव में एक नई लकीर खींच दी।En: Anaya's vigilance and courage marked a new beginning in the village.Hi: उसकी बुद्धिमानी और नेतृत्व ने उसे गांव की सबसे सम्मानित शख्सियत बना दिया।En: Her wisdom and leadership turned her into the village's most respected figure.Hi: अब अनया केवल एक मतदान कर्मचारी नहीं, बल्कि गांव की नई नेता थी।En: Now Anaya was not just an election officer but the new leader of the village.Hi: चुनाव खत्म हुए और गांव ने अपनी नई दिशा पकड़ी।En: The elections were over, and the village had embarked on a new path.Hi: अनया की कहानी ने सबको सिखाया कि छोटे से योगदान से भी बड़ा बदलाव आ सकता है।En: Anaya's story taught everyone that even a small contribution can bring about a significant change. Vocabulary Words:gentle: हल्कीshimmering: चमक रहा थाsurrounding: आसपास कीblooming: खिले हुएawakening: जगा रहे थेdedicated: समर्पितensuring: निश्चित कर रही थीmysterious: रहस्यमयीdemeanor: अंदाजunfamiliar: अनजानsuspicion: शकstir: लहरें उठींfrenzy: गहमागहमीuproar: खलबलीastonished: हैरानstartled: चौंक गयाinterrogation: पूछताछinfluence: प्रभावितbequest: कहने परvigilance: सतर्कताcourage: साहसwisdom: बुद्धिमानीleadership: नेतृत्वrespected: सम्मानितembarked: दिशा पकड़ीcontribution: योगदानsignificant: बड़ाcontractor: ठेकेदारresumed: शुरू हो गएdirection: दिशा

Last time on RPGBOT.Podcast: we attempted a stealth infiltration of a pirate space station and immediately turned it into a full-blown crisis involving the Empire. This time? It gets worse. Show Notes In Part 2 of this Star Wars Edge of the Empire actual play, the RPGBOT crew continues their mission to infiltrate a hidden pirate station and hack its central maintenance terminal—but things escalate in the most RPGBOT way possible. After escaping the chaos of the cantina and evading Imperial forces, the crew descends into the station's maintenance tunnels. What should have been a straightforward Star Wars RPG dungeon crawl equivalent quickly turns bizarre when they encounter a massive group of identical individuals—revealed to be a strange population of clone-like workers living in isolation. These clones appear confused, unhealthy, and deeply devoted to a mysterious figure known as Astromach—a partially dismantled astromech droid elevated to god-like status. This encounter becomes a perfect showcase of narrative roleplaying in the Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars system, where player improvisation drives the story far more than mechanics. While Fricata (the Wookiee slicer) attempts to complete the objective using computers checks and slicing mechanics, Nelbren (the Twi'lek smuggler) distracts the crowd using deception, persuasion, and sheer confidence. The session highlights how advantage, threat, and triumph results shape outcomes in unexpected ways—including triggering panic, suspicion, and near-disaster. Meanwhile, the slicing operation becomes a race against time, demonstrating how GMs can structure skill challenges in the Genesys / Edge of the Empire system. Just as the crew completes their objective and retrieves the data, they decide—naturally—to kidnap the clone cult's robotic deity and escape. Unfortunately, their exit is interrupted by the arrival of Imperial forces… including a familiar enemy from Nelbren's past. The episode ends with a dramatic cliffhanger as tensions explode into combat, showcasing initiative mechanics (Cool vs Vigilance) and setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation. Key Takeaways Actual play sessions highlight the strength of narrative dice systems, especially how Advantage and Threat shape scenes beyond success/failure. Improvisation is core to Star Wars RPG gameplay—players turned a random encounter into a full cult infiltration scenario. Skill challenges (like slicing a terminal) can be structured as multi-roll objectives to build tension. Social encounters can be as complex as combat, especially when dealing with unstable NPC groups. Creative roleplay can bypass traditional obstacles, including turning enemies into allies (or followers). Force powers and talents add narrative depth, even when they don't fully succeed. Destiny Points and narrative control mechanics reinforce the push-and-pull between players and GM. Edge of the Empire thrives on chaos, especially in morally gray Outer Rim scenarios. Recurring character backstories (like Nel's Imperial ties) are powerful tools for introducing conflict. No plan survives contact with the players. Ever. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GEE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until March 11, 2027.Real-World Strategies and Workflows for Lung Cancer Screening Success in Diverse Populations: Enhancing Vigilance to Increase Early Detection on the Front Lines of Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GEE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until March 11, 2027.Real-World Strategies and Workflows for Lung Cancer Screening Success in Diverse Populations: Enhancing Vigilance to Increase Early Detection on the Front Lines of Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GEE865. CME/MOC/NCPD/CPE/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until March 11, 2027.Real-World Strategies and Workflows for Lung Cancer Screening Success in Diverse Populations: Enhancing Vigilance to Increase Early Detection on the Front Lines of Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Welcome back to the RPGBOT.Podcast, where we're teaching you how to play the Star Wars tabletop RPG the best possible way: by immediately committing crimes in space. In this episode, Randall introduces a Wookie slicer with Force powers on the run from the law, while Ash debuts a former Imperial smuggler who solves problems the traditional way: shooting first and then leaving without askin questions. Tyler GMs a Star Wars RPG actual play session which quickly becomes a chaotic adventure featuring pirate stations, suspicious hookahs, questionable dice math, and a cantina band legally required to play the same song forever. A mysterious employer named Fulcrum sends our heroes to a lawless Outer Rim space station to hack a maintenance terminal. Everything is going well until an Imperial Star Destroyer arrives and Ash's obligations immeditaly become a problem. Buckle up for an Edge of the Empire actual play. The dice are weird, the space criminals are weirder, and "failing forward" may be the players' only hope for success. Show Notes In this Star Wars TTRPG actual play episode, the RPGBOT crew dives into the Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars roleplaying system (Edge of the Empire) to demonstrate how the game works in practice. Through a chaotic but hilarious adventure, listeners get a hands-on look at the mechanics of the narrative dice, Destiny Points, and a small taste of combat. Randall plays Fricata, a Wookiee slicer with Force abilities and a confusing criminal history. Ash plays Nehlbren, a Twi'lek smuggler pilot who once served the Galactic Empire but is now carving out her own path in the galaxy's criminal underworld. A mysterious contact known only as "Fulcrum" hires them to infiltrate a hidden pirate station called Comfort Station. Access the station's central maintenance terminal, upload a program via a code cylinder (basically a Star Wars USB drive), retrieve encrypted data, destroy the evidence, and don't let anyone else get the data. Of course, nothing is ever simple in the Outer Rim. The players interact with shady NPCs, explore the environment, and begin scheming their way toward the maintenance systems. The episode also provides practical demonstrations of skill checks and how narrative dice results influence storytelling. If you've ever wondered how Edge of the Empire actually plays at the table, this episode is a perfect example. Key Takeaways Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG uses narrative dice, meaning results generate story outcomes beyond simple success or failure. Actual play sessions are one of the best ways to learn the system, showing how mechanics like Advantage and Threat influence the narrative. Character backgrounds drive story complications, such as Nelbren's Imperial past creating immediate conflict when the Empire appears. Social checks (Charm, Negotiation, Deception) can dramatically change encounters—even avoiding docking fees on a pirate station. Knowledge and perception checks help players navigate complex environments, especially when searching for hidden objectives. Slicing (hacking) is a core gameplay element in Edge of the Empire and often requires creative thinking. Force tokens create a dynamic resource pool shared between players and the GM, constantly shifting the narrative balance. The Cool vs Vigilance initiative system determines combat order depending on whether characters were prepared for the fight. Edge of the Empire emphasizes storytelling over rigid mechanics, encouraging improvisation and player creativity. Sometimes the best plan in a Star Wars RPG is still just shooting first. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. 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Some entrepreneurs don't just deal with pressure—they've been conditioned to live in it. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex dives into a hidden challenge many high-performers face after coming from intense backgrounds: hyper-vigilance. Whether you come from law enforcement, the military, a high-stress career, or simply a difficult environment, it's easy to carry a survival mindset into everyday business situations. The problem is, when every setback feels like a threat, your nervous system stays on high alert—and that kind of stress will eventually drain your creativity, damage relationships, and hurt your decision-making. Paul breaks down how to keep the discipline and grit that helped you survive, while learning to lead your business from a place of calm, clarity, and control. In this episode, you'll learn: Why hyper-vigilance can silently damage your leadership and mental clarity How to stop treating normal business setbacks like emergencies Why learning to pause and respond like a CEO leads to better outcomes How workouts, meditation, and deliberate recovery can help you reset your nervous system Your past may have trained you to stay alert—but your future will require a different kind of strength. Because the entrepreneurs who lead best aren't the ones stuck in survival mode… they're the ones who know how to stay calm under pressure and think clearly when it matters most. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of the escalating 2026 Iran War – with U.S. and Israeli strikes eliminating key Iranian leaders like Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, retaliatory missile barrages hitting Israel, threats to the Strait of Hormuz driving oil price surges, and energy infrastructure attacks rippling across the Gulf – the world feels unpredictable. But for the On The Range Podcast CREW, this is prime time to flip external chaos into internal strength. Join hosts Mark Kelley (Kelley Defense) and Rick Hogg (War HOGG Tactical) in this 20-minute power-packed episode as they focus on the ultimate mindset reset: turning global uncertainty into free "stress inoculation" training. Drawing from 60+ combined years of SOF, LE, and combat experience, they deliver simple, daily mental drills to build unbreakable calm, proactive decision-making, and resilience under fog-of-war conditions.Key highlights: 5-minute "worst-case scenario" visualization drills to reduce fear reactivity "Fog-of-War" decision-making integrated with your range or kettlebell sessions Breath resets and agency checks to anchor you during news spikes How to stack mindset work with Fitness & Firearms routines for real-world preparedness Whether you're a veteran, LEO, armed citizen, or high-performer in the OTR CREW, this episode empowers you to control what you can – family protection, EDC audits, vigilance upgrades – while thriving amid headlines. Be 1% better every day. Train hard, stay vigilant, defend your mindset. Join the exclusive On The Range Podcast CREW for bonus content, live Q&As, and the "Iran-Era Mindset Reset Block" download: otrcrew.com (or via ontherangepodcast.com). Powered by: War HOGG Tactical – Combat-proven firearms and tactical training Kelley Defense – Expert performance pistol, carbine, and tactical coaching Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ontherangepodcast.com. Drop your training logs in the CREW group – let's see the proof! Keywords: Iran War 2026, 2026 Iran conflict, US Israel Iran war, Strait of Hormuz crisis, oil price surge 2026, mindset reset, stress inoculation training, armed citizen preparedness, firearms training, tactical mindset, Fitness & Firearms, 1% better every day, On The Range Podcast, OTR CREW, Rick Hogg, Mark Kelley, War HOGG Tactical, Kelley Defense, situational awareness, fog of war training, vigilance training, self improvement podcast, veteran podcast, LEO training, concealed carry mindset

On this episode of AMPED, when our team arrives on scene for a pediatric head trauma case in a 10-month old, everything at first seems normal and under control. But in that calm, something feels off to one of our clinicians and he believes our patient faces imminent peril. Does he defer to the doctor on scene who has given assurances that everything is fine, or does he listen to his intuition and communicate his concerns to his partner in order to take action? Listen in and find out how this case unfolds, and hear how this particular case affected our clinicians greatly after the fact.    Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.    We are joined by:   Holly Prather, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN     JM Walker Click here to download this episode today! As always thanks for listening and fly safe! Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – State governments shape daily life through regulations, lawsuits, and policy decisions that often escape public attention. From energy mandates and vaccine disputes to immigration trends and job losses, citizens confront consequences close to home. Vigilance at state, local, and federal levels remains essential to preserving accountability and freedom for all...

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Mondays Down Under, Lee and Shane take us behind the scenes of a massive Australian water theme park — and the conversation quickly turns from wave pools and plant rooms on steroids to something much more serious:Safety.From razor blades hidden in slide seams (yes, that actually happened) to real-world design flaws causing injuries, this episode dives deep into the responsibility that comes with running aquatic facilities — whether it's a multi-million-dollar water park or your own pool service business.Lee shares her experience training maintenance staff at a high-risk commercial water park facility in New South Wales, including:Massive commercial pump systemsGiant wave pool air blowers (not baffle plates!)35 slides requiring daily walk-through inspectionsStructured risk management protocolsThe difference between low-risk and high-risk commercial facilitiesShe explains how commercial aquatic operations in Australia are tiered under state health guidelines — and why every service professional should understand the compliance responsibilities of the facilities they work with.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” Matthew 25:31–32Throughout history, rulers have vied for power, and countless wars have been fought over ambitions for political control. Even in modern democracies, there is constant strife over who should lead. Yet, in the end, there will be only one King Who will sit upon His glorious throne forever.Today's Gospel reminds us that although civil governance plays an important role in our earthly lives, we must never lose sight of the One Eternal King. When Jesus returns in all His glory, accompanied by the entire Celestial Hierarchy of Heaven, all justice and righteousness will be fully established. Each of us will appear before Him as Judge. At that moment, and for eternity, only one thing will matter: How did I live while on earth?Too often, the temptation to live as though this life is an end in itself dominates us. When faced with injustice, we may respond with anger. When our preferred political party is not in power, we can become disillusioned, considering it a tragedy. Many are seduced into believing that accumulating more material goods leads to greater happiness, and poverty or simplicity is undesirable, a sign of failure. Yet, in the end, one thing alone will matter and one thing alone will endure—charity.In the passage above, Jesus uses the image of a shepherd separating sheep from goats. This familiar image to the people of His time depicts the end of the age. During the day, a shepherd often allowed sheep and goats to graze together, just as God permits all people—the righteous and the unrighteous—to live in this world together. But at night, the shepherd would separate the sheep from the goats. Sheep, being more docile, obedient, and faithful, represent those who live according to God's will. Goats, often more unruly and independent, symbolize those who live selfishly.The contrast is striking. Faith, hope, and charity are not abstract ideas; they are supernatural virtues that win for us a place in the eternal Kingdom of God. Self-centered living, worldly ambitions, and unruly passions extinguish these virtues, leading to God's judgment and condemnation at the end of time.Knowing these truths should instill vigilance and hope in us. Vigilance will help us remain faithful members of God's true Kingdom, living out charity toward God and others. Hope will inspire us to live with an eternal perspective. Worldly ambitions will pass with this life. But if our hope is set on the eternal Kingdom, it will lead us to holiness and a deeper union with God.Reflect today on the eternal promises our Lord makes to us. At the end of time, He will separate the sheep from the goats. We must never forget that while God is perfectly merciful, He is also perfectly just. If His mercy is not embraced through repentance and conversion, His justice must be satisfied in the end. But if His mercy is embraced, it perfectly fulfills justice, and we will live with Him as our King and Shepherd forever. My merciful and just King, at the end of time, You will return with all Your angels to judge the living and the dead, establishing Your eternal Kingdom. I pray that I will be counted among Your sheep. Please grant me the grace of humility and repentance so that I may grow in love for You and in charity toward all. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Sharon Mollerus, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Discover the chilling reality of illegal Chinese bio labs operating on U.S. soil and why these facilities represent a sophisticated threat to national security. This episode of the P.A.S. Report features retired FBI Supervisory Intel Analyst George Hill, who exposes the dangerous intersection of biological agents, foreign funding, and domestic disruption. As federal agencies receive billions in funding and remain silent, it was a local housing inspector who uncovered a high-level laboratory containing pathogens like Ebola and COVID-19 hidden in plain sight. Professor Nick Giordano and George Hill also examine the emergence of organized, insurgency-style movements, government complacency, and the political class's failure to respond to escalating threats. What You'll Learn Understand how Chinese bio labs in the U.S. create biological and strategic national security risks Discover why biological agents can function as weapons of mass disruption without traditional warfare Explore how foreign-funding and our tax dollars are being funneled to NGOs fueling domestic political instability Identify the warning signs of insurgency-style coordination across multiple U.S. cities Hear why current domestic tensions more closely resemble the Russian Bolshevik revolution than the civil unrest of the 1960s As geopolitical tensions rise and internal divisions deepen, vigilance and accountability are no longer optional. Listen now for a serious analysis of the threats facing the republic and what it means for America's future.