Podcasts about Westmont

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the show recapping an insane day of sports from Thursday, talking about UH softball's incredible win over Cal State Fullerton and UH men's volleyball's four-set victory over Penn State in the NCAA Tournament. We hear from HPU baseball head coach Dane Fujinaka after back-to-back incredible comeback wins to keep the Sharks' season alive happened on Thursday, getting an early scouting report of Westmont before the PacWest championship. The first hour closes out talking about NBA Playoffs as Paul predicts the results of the two games on Friday, picking the road team in a pair of Game 3s. 

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins John Landecker to talk about the upcoming Cashman's Cash Bash at Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers (16 W. Ogden Ave.) in Westmont to meet Brian and Jon Hansen this Friday, April 25 from 4 to 6 pm! Click here for more information.

In today's episode, we sit down with Seth Gruber, founder of the 1916 Project, to explore his journey into the pro-life movement. From his upbringing with a pro-life advocate mother to his college days at Westmont, Seth shares how his passion for life began. We also discuss the impact of Roe v. Wade's overturn and how Seth launched the White Rose Resistance to reignite Christian activism against the culture of death that has claimed over 63 million lives. The 1916 Project: https://the1916project.com/ Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets now! Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 274 | Kanye 2020, Working for Liberals, & the 1619 Project https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-274-kanye-2020-working-for-liberals-the-1619-project/id1359249098?i=1000484613721 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the first Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont, NCAA roster cuts, and more.

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to highlights a few towns in the suburbs that have their own Restaurant Week promotions, like Batavia and Westmont, as well as which restaurants to visit for a Mardi Gras celebration, like Chicago Firehouse and Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar. Dan also shares dome of his favorite […]

This episode of Seeing Them Live features an in-depth and in-person conversation with Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike, hosts of the Rock and Roll Chicago podcast. Joined by producer and co-host Doug Florzak, the episode was recorded inside the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in downtown Joliet, Illinois, where the Rock and Roll Chicago podcast is also recorded. The Rock and Roll Chicago podcast provides a platform for bands and musicians from the Chicago area, delving into the history of rock and roll in Chicago and Illinois, the current scene, and the challenges and opportunities for musicians today. Mike and Ray share humorous anecdotes, such as Mike jokingly proposing 'The Procrastinators' as a name for his next punk band, and Mike mentioning his varied musical activities, including performing with bands like Cadillac Groove and Mike and the Stillmasters, and his solo work. Mike also uncovers a rich musical heritage after meeting a cousin who fronts a Zydeco band in Louisiana, leading him to discover his extended family's significant contributions to various facets of the entertainment industry. Ray recounts his multifaceted career journey, involving roadie work, being a firefighter for 28 years, and later diving back into music and podcasting post-retirement. Personal anecdotes include Ray's memories of his first concert, seeing Chicago Transit Authority, and his best concert experience with ZZ Top, where he enjoyed backstage access and partied with the band. Mike fondly recalls his first concert, a Billy Squire show with Def Leppard as the opener, and his best concert experience, which was a transformative Buddy Guy performance that inspired him to become a musician. The episode concludes with Ray and Mike previewing their plans for upcoming podcast episodes and discussing the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum's ongoing development and various exhibits, including guitars from Buddy Guy, and its status as a non-profit organization reliant on donations and memberships for support.BANDS: 4 Non-Blondes, Alison Krauss, Billy Joel, Billy Squire, Buddy Guy, Cadillac Groove, Def Leppard, Flat Cats, Iron Maiden, Joker, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mabel's, Mike and the Still Masters, Outlaws, Rage Against A Machine, REO Speedwagon, REM, Robert Plant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Train, Vulgar Boatmen, Wrought Iron Soul, ZZ Top.VENUES:  Alpine Valley, Chicago Theater, El Macomber, Illinois Rock and Roll Museum, Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66, International Amphitheater, Mabel's, Ravinia, Rialto Square Theater, Rosemount Horizon, Route 66, Taste of Westmont, The Amphitheater, The Flat Cats, The Forge, The Riviera Theater. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Throughout history, women’s stories have often been overlooked—but the Bible offers a different narrative, one that uplifts and honors the contributions of women. Join Catherine and renowned biblical scholar Dr. Sandra Richter as they dive deep into the often-overlooked yet powerful roles women play in Scripture, and consider whether the Bible’s representation of women is fully embodied in the church today. Episode Highlights:

Are the Bible’s perspectives on women outdated and misogynistic, or are they, in fact, revolutionary? In this eye-opening episode, Catherine sits down with Dr. Sandra Richter, a renowned biblical scholar from Westmont College. With decades of research and a passion for making scripture accessible to all, Dr. Richter unpacks the ways the Bible challenges cultural norms and uplifts the status of women from its very first pages. Together, Catherine and Dr. Richter explore: Radical Equality in Genesis 1: How the creation narrative establishes men and women as equally created in the image of God, setting a profound precedent for dignity and value. Cultural Critique in Genesis 2: What does it mean for a man to leave his family and cleave to his wife? Dr. Richter reveals how this challenges patriarchal norms of ancient cultures. Normative Texts vs. Situational Ethics: Understanding the difference between universal spiritual principles and context-specific instructions is key to navigating scripture’s teachings on women. Women as Prophets: From Miriam in the Old Testament to Anna in the New Testament, women played vital and often underappreciated prophetic roles in biblical history. Addressing Cultural Context:The conversation also highlights the impact of Hellenistic and Jewish traditions on attitudes toward women in New Testament times: Rabbi Eliezer’s shocking statement: “If any man gives his daughter a knowledge of the Law, it is as though he taught her lechery.” The Jerusalem Talmud’s severe stance: “Let the words of Torah be burned up, but let them not be delivered to women.” Josephus’s commentary: Jewish law regarded women as “inferior to their husbands in all things.” The Berakhot’s daily prayer: Jewish men would thank God for not being born a gentile, a woman, or a slave—language reflective of broader Greek cultural influences. Dr. Richter provides essential historical and theological insights, helping us see how the Bible subverts cultural norms and offers a radical perspective on women’s worth and roles. Why This Matters for Parents:In a world where gender roles and equality are hotly debated, understanding the Bible’s revolutionary view of women can profoundly shape how we teach and guide our children. This episode equips parents with a scriptural foundation to affirm the dignity, value, and purpose of every family member—mothers, daughters, sons, and fathers alike. Don’t miss next week’s continuation with Dr. Richter, where we’ll explore the biblical celebration of motherhood and women’s contributions to faith and family. Subscribe, Share, and Stay Connected!If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe on your app at on Catherine’s website, leave a review, and share it with others! Let’s continue the conversation about faith, parenting, and the transformative power of scripture. About the guest: Dr. Sandra Richter holds a PhD in Old Testament Studies from Harvard University and Master of Arts in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is currently the Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont. Dr. Richter has authored several works available on Amazon, including a Bible study on Deborah. Her extensive research seeks to illuminate the scriptures for contemporary audiences. EPISODE LINKS: Books Referenced: Why Not Women: A Biblical Study of Women in Missions, Ministry, and Leadership by Loren Cunningham & David J. Hamilton What Did Paul Really Say about Women by John T. Bristow Articles by Catherine: “Why We Should Reconsider What the Bible Really Says about Women in Ministry” “Does Scripture Oppress or Liberate Women” “Why Does Paul Tell Women to Be Silent in Church and Not to Teach?” Scriptures Referenced: 1 Corinthians 11 & 14 Romans 16 1 Timothy 2 Galatians 3:28 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ceremony to remember death of Harold Washington; Westmont restaurant owner died after being hit by car in Oswego, and more.

Ceremony to remember death of Harold Washington; Westmont restaurant owner died after being hit by car in Oswego, and more.

Ceremony to remember death of Harold Washington; Westmont restaurant owner died after being hit by car in Oswego, and more.

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The Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible and the final book of the Pentateuch, is a book about the precipice of transition. The Israelites have been wandering the desert for decades, seemingly marching towards the Promised Land but wondering if and when they would ever make it. Now they are at the doorstep, they can see the promise of God before them, but Moses knows he will not be the one leading them from that point on. Moses, the prophet and leader of Israel, has final words for this people of God – and that is the book of Deuteronomy. It's a look at Moses' heart for Israel, at God's heart for his people. It's a call to choose the Lord – Moses can no longer choose God for them. Deuteronomy is a wonderful book and to help navigate it today is Dr. Sandra Richter. Dr. Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies as Westmont whose books include The Epic of Eden, and an upcoming commentary on Deuteronomy. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 380 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:The Epic of Eden - https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770?&linkCode=sl1&tag=thetorcom-20&linkId=c4ebf3d91cf11939681928bf27c12637&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlRelated Doable Discipleship Episodes: Navigating the Bible: Numbers - https://youtu.be/H1HO6V9HDxsNavigating the Bible: Leviticus - https://youtu.be/08RhDCXYex4Navigating the Bible: Exodus - https://youtu.be/NB9UTpS1F3MNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasANavigating the Bible: The Pentateuch - https://youtu.be/mmChxhfsLq0Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode, we sit down with Seth Gruber, founder of the 1916 Project, to explore his journey into the pro-life movement. From his upbringing with a pro-life advocate mother to his college days at Westmont, Seth shares how his passion for life began. We also discuss the impact of Roe v. Wade's overturn and how Seth launched the White Rose Resistance to reignite Christian activism against the culture of death that has claimed over 63 million lives. The 1916 Project: https://the1916project.com/ Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ Pre-order Allie's new book: https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (03:15) Intro to Seth's pro-life work (12:20) The story of Emmett Till (16:22) Church cowardice (20:45) Should we vote for Republicans lax on abortion? (25:30) Redefinition of pro-life (41:20) The 1916 Project (52:00) Margaret Sanger & Planned Parenthood (1:01:08) Abortion and its ties to “climate change” (1:02:50) Eugenics and abortion --- Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks - Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com to save up to 25% and help save lives. A'del — try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! Jase Medical — Enter now for a chance to win a Jase Case for life at https://www.jase.com/allie , and use promo code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount — giveaway ends August 31st! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 274 | Kanye 2020, Working for Liberals, & the 1619 Project https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-274-kanye-2020-working-for-liberals-the-1619-project/id1359249098?i=1000484613721 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last month with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations. For prospective car buyers, that meant delays at dealerships or vehicle orders written up by hand. There's no immediate end in sight, with CDK saying it expects the restoration process to take “several days” to complete. “It's just a few more steps and a little bit more time. But we do have workarounds for everything. We're doing contracts by hand. There's guys that work with us that have never submitted anything except electronically. And there's some guys who did it before who know how to do everything by hand,” said John Crane of Hawk Auto Group, a Westmont, Illinois-based dealership operator that uses CDK. “So, we're taking that knowledge of the people, like I said, who got maybe a little more experience and going back to the basics and getting things done and trying to not let it affect our customers too much.” Hawk Auto Group has 11 retail locations and two parts warehouses. It sells 17 brands– everything from Aston Martin to Volkswagen. All but one of its locations is in Illinois with the exception of a Hawk dealership in suburban Pittsburgh. Crane said Hawk Auto Group does nearly $1 billion in sales per year. “It'll be different for a little while, but we start to appreciate how much the computers make our lives easier, too,” he said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!In ministry leadership, how we respond to crises significantly impacts not just our journey, but also the communities we serve. Painful experiences like this can be crucibles that mold our character, highlight the importance of emotional presence, and underscore the need for institutional stamina—how do we get through this together?Gayle Beebe is the president of Westmont College and author of The Crucibles That Shape Us.  In this conversation, and he shares some of the ways he has had to lead through tragedy and crisis.  He unpacks concepts like competing commitments which are exposed in times of crisis.  He talks about the importance of having processing partners in our leadership. And he shares some of the profound lessons he learned from both the personal and institutional tragedies that he has had to lead through. This episode's highlights include:The seven crucibles from Gayle Beebe's book are:The Crucible of Missed MeaningThe Crucible of Enduring ChallengeThe Crucible of Human TreacheryThe Crucible of Awakened Moral ConscienceThe Crucible of Social ConflictThe Crucible of Human SufferingThe Crucible of Personal ChoiceGayle Beebe discusses how individuals experience competing commitments in both personal and social contexts and the significant consequences individuals face when failing to balance competing commitments effectively.Personal losses and tragedies can shape leaders, developing their empathy and perspectives.Gayle Beebe reflects on how challenging experiences have deepened his understanding of God and reshaped his meaning in life.Leaders feel great pressure to maintain composure; thus the need for having a processing partner.Gayle Beebe reflects on Westmont College's response to the events of 2020, including the murder of George Floyd.Westmont College leaned into its existing commitments to justice, reconciliation, and diversity, focusing on building partnerships with those already engaged in work related to justice and diversity.Westmont College sought out and hired diverse faculty and staff to promote inclusivity, engaging in comprehensive training for the board, executive team, faculty, staff, and students.The discussion highlights key strategies like treating everyone with integrity, care, and respect.Westmont College identified bridge builders from minority populations to enhance community relationships.Gayle Beebe talks about handling emotionally devastating events, such as natural disasters, with spiritual strength and he discusses the learnings and resilience he developed from facing institutional crises, including the wildfires that impacted Westmont's campus.Relevant Resources and Links:Gayle BeebeEmail - president@westmont.eduWestmont CollegeBooks mentioned:The Crucibles that Shape Us, by Gayle BeebePensées, by Blaise PascalThinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel KahnemanRelated episodes:Embracing Limitations as a Ministry Resource, with Tod BolsingerADid you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!

For our latest episode, we sit down with the inimitable Cecily Strong to explore her fascinating path from the fashion world to the culinary scene. Cecily takes us through her early days being scouted at the mall as a teen, globe-trotting adventures in the modeling world, and learning the ins and outs of the restaurant industry from the ground up with Eat Free Pizza. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from opening Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream with Ed Marszewski and Won Kim, the joys and challenges of taking over an old school pizza joint with Kim's Uncle Pizza in Westmont, and her latest venture -- Pizz'amici in West Town. Along the way, we dive into the nitty gritty of dough hydration, the perfect martini, an impassioned defense of Taco Bell, and as always, so much more.   

Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, host Josh Burtram interviews Dr. Tremper Longman III, a distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies. They discuss Longman's newest book, 'The Old Testament as Literature,' and his larger project of exploring the Old Testament as literature, history, and theology. Longman explains the importance of understanding the literary conventions and genres of the Old Testament, as well as the historical context in which the texts were written. He also addresses the misuse of biblical texts for political purposes and emphasizes the need for a thoughtful and nuanced approach to interpreting the Bible. In this conversation, Tremper Longman discusses the intersection of politics and Christianity, specifically focusing on the support for Donald Trump and the idea of Christian nationalism. He emphasizes the importance of wisdom and discernment in evaluating political leaders and policies. Longman also addresses the misconception of America as a Christian nation and the need for Christians to engage in the public sphere while respecting the pluralistic nature of society. He encourages readers to deepen their understanding of the Bible and to approach cultural and social issues with nuance and critical thinking.Buy the book: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-old-testament-as-literature/396880Guest Bio:Dr. Tremper Longman III graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and completed a doctorate in ancient Near Eastern studies at Yale University. He served as the Robert H. Gundry professor of biblical studies at Westmont from 1998 until he retired in 2017. He continues to serve the college as a distinguished scholar of biblical studies. He has written or co-authored numerous scholarly articles and more than 20 books, including interdisciplinary works, books with psychologist Dan Allender, works on history and historiography, and textbooks for both seminary students a lay people. He is one of the main translators of the New Living Translation and has served as a consultant on other popular translations of the Bible including the Message, the New Century Version, and the Holman Standard Bible. "The Faith Roundtable" is a captivating spinoff from the Faithful Politics podcast, dedicated to exploring the crucial issues facing the church in America today. Hosted by Josh Burtram, this podcast brings together faith leaders, theologians, and scholars for deep, respectful discussions on topics at the heart of American Christianity. From the intersection of faith and public life to urgent matters such as social justice and community engagement, each episode offers insightful conversations Support the Show.To learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Ben Robinhood is a sound engineer from the burbs. Every Tuesday at The Uptown in Westmont he runs an open mic. He also works at Crystall Recorders Studio where you can book him to record your songs. Crystall Recorders Studio - Recording Studio - Crystall Recorders, Chicago, Lombard, DuPage, IL Crystall Recorders Studio --------------------------------- UPCOMING SHOWS Solo Acoustic - May 10 @ Skeleton Key 7-10 Solo Acoustic - June 9 @ Alter Brewing 7-9 RADAR WAVES @ REGGIES W/ CRAZY & THE BRAINS https://www.ticketweb.com/event/crazy-the-brains-radar-reggies-music-joint-tickets/13649403 RADAR WAVES @ BASECAMP W/ SHUKIN & THE RAMBLERS https://www.ticketsource.us/whats-on/il/basecamp-pub/shukin-and-the-ramblers-radar-waves-jesus-coyote/e-qleomm RADAR WAVES @ SIDEOUTS W/ LOCAL H DM ME FOR TIX!! Hear everything early @ Patreon.com/CHALLZ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-thornton5/support

Seth Gruber asked president of Westmont “Christian” College why they don't take a stance on abortion and he responded “there's a lot of issues and you can't expect us to take a stance on all of them”. Seth Gruber pulls out the receipts on Westmont and reveals how many American christian colleges operate. You cannot serve our Heavenly Father and the god of secular culture simultaneously… you must choose one and Westmont College chose the latter.   Check out Seth's Rumble channel in case he gets kicked off YouTube: https://rumble.com/c/sethgruber   Tune in to The Seth Gruber Show every Tuesday and Thursday. Understand not only the things happening in our culture but also how they became realized. Now streaming on all podcast platforms!   Shop EveryLife, the ONLY diaper company rooted in pro-life values! Use code “Seth10” to get 10% off. https://everylife.com/discount/SETH10    To help Seth educate and expose culture to the evil of abortion so that every person has a right to be born, become an ALLY of The White Rose Resistance at https://thewhiterose.life

David Fitch, a professor of evangelical theology at Northern Seminary and a member of the pastoral staff at Peace of Christ Church in Westmont, Illinois, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power. He also discusses politics, megachurches, and privilege. Find Fitch on Facebook and Substack. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the 2024 Men's NCAA Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets, Men's Pac-12 Championships, and the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont.

As it turns out, Caeleb Dressel's block malfunction in the 50 free A Final in Westmont was just the beginning of the errors that would occur during this race. When the swimmers finished the race and looked up at the scoreboard, as did the rest oof the venue, the scoreboard was black. Turns out, the timing system had failed to activate. In that case, Per the USA Swimming Rulebook, backup stopwatches (operated by human timers) determine the finish order and times of the event. The results were announced over the loudspeaker, with Jack Alexy placing 3rd (21.90), Santo Condorelli placing 2nd (21.87) and Caeleb Dressel placing 1st (21.84). This was a surprise to many on deck because, at first glance, it had looked like Alexy had won in a close race with Dressel. When you go back and look at the finish, it looks plausible (to me) that either Dressel or Alexy could have won, with Condorelli touching right after both of them. It seems that the results from the touchpads may have been different than the results garnered from the stopwatches, but alas, we will never know. The fun didn't stop there, however. Swimmers in the A Final were offered a time trial for a chance to improve their time. Times swum in this time trial would not count towards the official results of the race but they would count for official times. This ‘re-swim' was contested at the conclusion of the A and B finals. Notably, Jack Alexy swam a 21.86, .04 faster than his official result. Caeleb Dressel and Santo Condorelli did not participate in the re-swim. See USA Swimming's statement on the matter below: During the final of the Men's 50m freestyle, the automatic timing system failed to activate. As outlined in the USA Swimming Rulebook, backup stopwatches determine the finish order and times when a timing system fails. The finish order and times from the final are official. However, swimmers in the final were offered the opportunity to swim the event again as a time trial at the end of the session for a chance to improve their times. Certification of the times swum in the time trial is pending review by World Aquatics (AQUA).

It's our first episode of March, and that means the latest edition of "Where Dave Ate." This month, David Manilow explores the best thin crust pizza around Chicago with chef Richie Farina from Adorn Bar & Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. Manilow talks with Farina about the evolution of hotel restaurants and how he integrates his whimsical style into the menu.Plus, Farina explains how — as a native Floridian — he went from ice carver to chef.Here's David Manilow's list of recommended stops for thin pizza: Jimmy's Pizza-2434 W. Montrose AveVito & Nick's Pizzeria-8433 S Pulaski RoadForno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana-3719 N. Harlem AveMichael's Pizza-4901 N. BroadwayBunagalow by Middle Brow-2840 W. Armitage AveKim's Uncle Pizza-207 N. Cass Ave, Westmont

Lieutenant David Haynes, a retired police officer who worked on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Located at 921 Pasquinelli Drive in Westmont, they are known […]

In today's conversation I ask Biblical Scholar, Dr. Tremper Longman III (among other things) to help me/us better understand OT books like Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. What are the purpose of these wisdom books? How are they relevant to our lives today? And in what ways do they anticipate Jesus? As always, I hope you enjoy, I hope you are encouraged and challenged, and I hope you find yourself better equipped to read, understand and apply God's Word! Dr. Longman graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and completed a doctorate in ancient Near Eastern studies at Yale University. He served as the Robert H. Gundry professor of biblical studies at Westmont from 1998 until he retired in 2017. He continues to serve the college as a distinguished scholar of biblical studies. He has written or co-authored numerous scholarly articles and more than 20 books, including interdisciplinary works, books with psychologist Dan Allender, works on history and historiography, and textbooks for both seminary students a lay people. He is one of the main translators of the New Living Translation and has served as a consultant on other popular translations of the Bible including the Message, the New Century Version, and the Holman Standard Bible.

Jeff Mauro stops by to chat with me about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his son. Jeff shares the importance of being interested in your kid's hobbies. After that we bond over buying husky pants at JCPenny. In addition, we talk about his career, working at The Food Network and passion for food. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Jeff Mauro  Born in Chicago, Jeff Mauro was raised in a large family with four kids, he competed for attention. Jeff's flair for the stage was discovered early, and from that point on, he immersed himself in the performing arts. When Jeff discovered the power of food, all bets were off. After graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., he opened up Prime Time Deli & Catering in Westmont, Ill., with his cousin and instantly fell in love with cooking.  After a few years in Hollywood, he upped the ante and enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu culinary program to refine his cooking skills. Jeff graduated valedictorian, packed and returned to Chicago, where he taught cooking lessons, was a successful private corporate chef and sandwich artist, and performed on stage during the weekends. He won Season 7 of Food Network Star and is the host of the Emmy-nominated series Sandwich King. He's also a co-host on The Kitchen. Jeff lives in Chicago with his wife, Sarah, and their son, Lorenzo, and Jeff's favorite color is pastrami. Make sure you follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram at @JeffMauro. Listen to his podcast, Come On Over. In addition, make sure you check out his website at mauroprovisions.com.  Begin Health Is This Week's Sponsor  Begin Health is the leading kid's microbiome health company on a mission to create the next generation of wellness through evidenced - based nutrition. Their signature Growing Up Prebiotics products are formulated for toddlers and kids ages 1+. It contains only two ingredients: fiber and 2'-FL HMO, a prebiotic strain with the same molecular structure of beneficial prebiotics found in breast milk. Their Growing Up Prebiotics harness the power of these ingredients to support a healthy gut. In addition it helps to improve digestion and help our littlest family members poop with ease. Learn more about our mission and check out our lineup of products at beginhealth.com. Use the code ART15 for 15% off your first purchase. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

In this episode, David Fitch and I reckon with power in this conversation. We talk about worldly power versus Godly power. What's the difference? Why do we need a new relationship with power? We talk about mutual submission, engaging the table for reconciliation and justice, non-coercive evangelism. We even engage in a conversation around power dynamics and the Middle East. It's a fantastic conversation that is much needed as we continue to encounter abuse of power in the church. So join us as we reckon with power and hand over the reigns to God. David Fitch (Ph.D Northwestern University) is a professor at Northern Seminary and a pastor at Mission Renew Church in Westmont, IL. He is married to Rae Ann and they have one son named Max. He's coached hockey for the YMCA USA Hockey program for seven years. David teaches, speaks, and writes within the fields of Neo-Anabaptist theology, missiology, culture studies, political theory, and ethics. He writes from time to time on his own page at Missio Alliance, on his own substack,  for Christianity Today, Outreach Magazine, ChurchLeaders.com, EthicsDaily, and multiple other sites, magazines and journals. He is co-host of the Theology of Mission podcast. His latest book is Reckoning with Power from Brazos press.David's Book:Reckoning with PowerConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Contrary to popular opinion, second-generation realtors tend to avoid the path their parents took, as Vija Williams, our guest for today's episode, did. As a political science + English major and a pre-law student, Vija was always on track with her attorney dream. She didn't want to be a realtor. And after landing a prized internship at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's office, this dream of hers solidified. Eventually, Vija began to LOVE the job role, but it only lasted until she realized her brain was not wired for stuff like this. During this period, she started to get into real estate – and the rest, as they say, is history.In today's episode of Real Estate Sessions, Vija talks about her fearless journey to real estate, getting over the inhibition of venturing into the industry, the biggest misconception around it, the pandemic's role in bringing massive changes in the industry, and how to succeed in it. Vija also talks about her personal story and interests, including her love for travel. She chased it despite the odds and her experience as the co-founder of Her Best Life. Listen in!Success clues:● Follow your gut. When Vija realized her brain wasn't wired for this, she decided to trust the feeling and dive into real estate instead.● Communication and failure are two things Vija feels necessary to talk about.● The advice and tips offered by experienced professionals are unparalleled.● Bouncing back to good business post-COVID is challenging but is possible with a solid mindset and grit.Meet The Guest!Vija Williams is the Head of Industry for PLACE, an all-in-one real estate platform that provides technology and business services. PLACE currently supports and partners with agents and teams from a variety of brokerage brands all across the US and Canada in over 100 unique markets. Time Stamps[00:00] Sneak peek[00:31] Intro[01:05] Meet Vija Williams[01:46] Life as a fifth-generation Washingtonian[02:39] The most significant misconception people have about real estate[04:00] Getting back to the real estate business as we approach the end of the pandemic [06:33] The decision to go to Westmont college[09:31] Entering the real estate space[18:22] The experience of being co-founder oh Her Best Life[21:41] Vija on balancing time and effort for your professional achievement[25:14] Will technology ever replace Realtors?[29:53] How to REACH VijaConnect with Vija ● LinkedIn: @vijawilliams ● Instagram: @viavija ● Facebook: @vijawilliams empirebuilding podcast

This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio Tyler, in his first year  leading his team, led them to the first NAIA National Championship in program history. The  Warriors went 48-9 last season, which culminated in a 7-6 victory over Lewis & Clark State in the 66th Avista NAIA World Series.   LaTorre  came to Westmont from Sacramento State where he served as pitching and catching coach. He also previously coached at San Jose State and San Francisco State. While at San Jose State, LaTorre was honored as both the 2018 San Jose Assistant Coach of the Year and the 2019 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year.     On the show we discuss last years national championship run, how they are attacking the transition from NAIA to division 2, and we go over lessons learned in his first season that set them up for success. You're gonna love this episode with Tyler LaTorre.   Time stamps 01:00- national champs 07:00- fall development and the transition to d2 20:00- year 1 reflections 28:00- fear of failure 33:00- Pre season 42:00- in season / post season 50:00- quick hitters Contact EMAIL tlatorre@westmont.edu PHONE 805-565-7092 Twitter-@tylerlatorre  

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Felicia Song,  a professor of Sociology at Westmont who studies the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. She regularly speaks on digital practices, social media, the digital media industry, parenting in the digital age, and spiritual formation at universities and colleges, churches, schools, parent groups, and conferences. Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Felicia to find out if the kids are going to be alright. 0:00 - Theme Song   0:18 - Intro   1:32 - Digital Natives   13:46 - Managing our Tech Addictions 32:51 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith   34:02 - Debrief    48:48 - End Credits Links and Resources   Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/   Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age by Felicia Wu Song - https://amzn.to/3QVahyo Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Dr. Dustin Jones // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Dustin Jones discusses the difference between sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass) and potentiapenia (the loss of muscular power). Dustin reminds listeners that performing functional outcome measures & then creating a treatment plan based on functional deficits uncovered during assessment is the most important thing in ensuring patients receive the individualized care they need: "Assess, don't assume." Dustin also discusses the utility of using functional outcomes to assess & track progress so that insurers like Medicare will continue to pay for treatment. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION 00:00 - DUSTIN JONES All right, welcome y'all. This is the PT on ICE Daily Show brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence. My name is Dustin Jones, one of the lead faculty within the older adult division as we call MMOA. We're going to talk today about a really interesting topic. We're going to name the enemy and that is potentiopenia. We're going to name the enemy particularly when we're working with older adults and that is potentiopenia. This is brought to you by a listener question, a commentary that they wrote and I want to dive into the topic of power, strength, Sarcopenia as well. What should we really be focusing on? How can we screen? Before we get into the goods, I want to mention about some upcoming MMOA live courses. MMOA live is a part of the cert MMOA curriculum. Part of that curriculum is a live course. Also our MMOA level one online course, which was formerly called MMOA essential foundations. And then MMOA Level 2, which was formerly called Advanced Concepts. You complete all three, you get your cert MMOA. We have three upcoming weekends where you can go to that live course. We're gonna have Annapolis, Maryland and Central South Carolina. This upcoming weekend, November 11th, we're gonna be in Wappinger's Falls, New York. And then right before Thanksgiving, November 18th, that weekend, we're gonna be in Westmont, Illinois. So if you are looking to get some Con Ed before the end of the year, be sure to check us out. PTOnIce.com is where you can find all that. POTENTIAPENIA All right, so naming the enemy, potentiopenia. So this is a term you probably have never heard about because it's not been coined, it's not been researched, it's not been agreed upon in literature. This is a word that was made up by Dr. Ronald Michalak. So Dr. Michalak is an orthopedic surgeon that's been practicing for roughly 20 plus years that has quitting his surgical practice to go back and pursue his PhD in Rehabilitation Science. Dr. Michalak is an avid listener to the PT on ICE Daily Show, so I want to take the time to shout out to him, but also for all of y'all that listen to this show that aren't our typical physical therapy crowd, right? The OTs, the speech-language pathologists, the other healthcare providers. I know we have some PAs, some NPs in here, but we're really grateful for y'all tuning in because we're starting to see we have a fitness-forward army clinicians that are trying to solve the same problems. This is one example. So Dr. Mitchell like you know 20 plus years doing orthopedic surgery you start to see some patterns right? You start to see the issues with focusing on the tissue, right? Of focusing on, oh, that bone-on-bone, we should probably just go ahead and replace that whole joint, and that will solve all your problems, right? There's some issues to that, that when we focus so much on the anatomy, the structure, that we apply surgical interventions to non-surgical problems, that creates issues, right? And so over his career, he started to see, man, the biggest issue is not the quote-unquote bone-on-bone, it's the fact that these folks are deconditioned, they're weak, they're not able to do the things that they want to do and it leaves them susceptible to some of these medical situations that I'm often performing surgery on. What can I do to prevent them from even having surgery? And so we started to dig into the research and science and what he has come to the conclusion of is we are really missing the boat to where we're focusing on the wrong things and what we need to focus on particularly with this population is their lack of power. hence the term potentiopenia, the lack of muscular power. So, I want to give some context for this discussion because I think it's really interesting of how much progress has been made in this area, particularly in geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation. SARCOPENIA So, sarcopenia, you've heard us talk about this so many times on the PT on ICE Daily Show. If you've taken any of the MMOA courses, you've heard this term. Sarcopenia was first coined in 1989 by Dr. Rosenberg, and at the time, the definition, the accepted definition of sarcopenia was age-related loss of muscle mass. That we thought, oh man, these folks are losing muscle mass, therefore, they are losing their strength, they are losing their ability to do what they need to do. This is a big issue. It's age-related, but we may be able to do something about it. As this was studied more and more, and just this whole concept, was being critically you know thought about that the term of sarcopenia or the definition of sarcopenia was missing a little bit right because you can have someone that is losing muscle mass but may still be really strong or you may have someone that does have a good bit of muscle mass that is rather weak or they're not able to produce their force quickly aka they have low power So, in 2008, Dr. Clark really started to push against this definition of sarcopenia and say, hey, this isn't the issue. The issue is the lack of strength, the age-related loss of muscular strength. And he coined the term dynopenia. That was a back and forth, back and forth. And now in terms of the term of sarcopenia, what we're seeing is that it's starting to incorporate some of the things that Dr. Clark really was pushing for. And now you're often going to see sarcopenia defined as the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. That's what we speak to in the MMA course. And so a lot of the screens that you're seeing of being able to identify folks that have sarcopenia are mass related screens of actually measuring muscle mass and having cutoffs based on certain age groups and so on and so forth. But then there's also functional measures, right? Gait speed is one, grip strength is another one, the SPPB, the short physical performance battery test can indicate that someone is at risk of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia has changed a ton over the past few decades. Now, what's interesting is that the amount of research, which is so massive in this particular topic, that we have really good evidence to show, man, if this person scores below one meter per second, for example, on the gait speed, that this individual is at risk of sarcopenia, also a host of negative health outcomes. It's very predictive. We have a lot of data to show that poor performance on some of these outcome measures is a big issue and very predictive and warrants medical treatment or physical therapy, if you will, or occupational therapy, some of these rehabilitation-based services. Now, here's the issue. Here's what I think Dr. Michalak is going towards, is a lot of these screens that have been used to say, hey, this person has sarcopenia, age-related muscle mass and strength, that these screens may not actually be measuring what we think, right? If you think about gait speed, normal gait speed, for example, is that a measure of strength? Not really, right? Is it a measure of, let's say, power, the ability to produce that strength quickly? Potentially, right? Definitely, if it's a fast gait speed, or if we're looking at gait speed reserve, the difference between max gait speed and normal gait speed. Think about the 30 second sit to stand test, where we're standing up and sitting down 30 times. Is that a measure of strength? You can make a strong argument that, no, not necessarily, but it's more of a measure of how people can use that strength quickly to perform that transfer. Same thing could be said for the five times sit to stand. And so these outcome measures that are often tied to quote-unquote sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, isn't really measuring that. We can say that those tests are very predictive of some of these negative health outcomes. That's not what we're talking about. What we're talking about is do these tests actually measure, indicate what they're saying that they measure, right? Now, here's the, I think the important part about this is that if I am performing a five-time sit-to-stand test or a 30-second sit-to-stand test and think that, oh, this indicates that this person has impaired lower extremity strength and I focus on strength-based interventions, right, I'm just worried about getting them stronger, not necessarily trying to help them get stronger, produce force quicker, aka power. THE NEGLECT OF POWER-BASED TRAINING And so what Dr. Michalak is really proposing is that our focus on age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, the focus on strength has resulted in the neglect of power-based training. We need to really think differently about these terms and ultimately what they result in. I think we should have a new term, potentiapenia. That was his argument. This is all in a beautiful commentary that I loved reading that I'm going to link in the notes. So here's our take on this. I agree that… we have really dropped the ball on power-based training, right? That we often neglect that in this population for many reasons. One is just we haven't named the enemy as one. Two is that we often have ageist assumptions about what people can handle, right? That, oh, that's too intense for them or they will get hurt. It's not as well studied as strength-based training. There's a lot of reasons that go into that, but I do agree that we have really dropped the ball there. A new term, creating a new term, and everything that's associated with that, I don't know if that's the answer, but I do think we need to continue to be critical of the term sarcopenia and what that actually represents. It's already changed to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is lovely, and I would love to see that conversation continue to include power as well. Clinically, here's what I think is really important for us when we think about some of these deficits that folks are undergoing and we're throwing around some of these terms. STRENGTH VS. POWER TRAINING I think the big thing that needs to be focused is we're diving into the weeds of strength versus power and you know reps and sets and volume and all that type of stuff that when first one is when we're working with individuals that are relatively sedentary or inactive and Movement is king. I don't care what they do. The fact that they are moving is ultimately important, right? We got to get people moving first and we need to be less picky of what that looks like, especially with sedentary and active individuals. That's the first thing. The second thing is we need to really think about our assessments and challenge our assumptions with this. This is why in our courses we always say assessments over assumptions. It's very easy for us as clinicians, when you're doing an assessment, you're doing the five-time sit-to-stand test, 30-second sit-to-stand test, to assume, oh, this person needs to do more lower extremity-based strength training, right? That's a very common thing for us to correlate. Now, that test may not be and probably isn't testing pure strength, right? There's other ways to do that. One rep max testing, estimated one rep max testing. We can use dynamometry as well. There's other methods to test strength. These functional and very practical outcome measures may be more a testament to someone's power ability. So when we use these tests, particularly the 30 seconds sit to stand, five times sit to stand, I think is a great example. that we need to be thinking probably about strength training, but we also need to be thinking about power training. Can they produce that force quickly? Because it ultimately is an indicator of power, the ability to produce that force quickly and do that transfer. So what your outcome measures tell you, we need to be very careful of how that informs the intervention, right? And ultimately what we're often going to find, I think this is not an or conversation, strength training or power training, in the realm of ice, you will hear this so often, it is and not or, right? Probably both, strength and power, we can do both. In reality, when we do get people stronger, you often see, especially in folks that are untrained, you are gonna see an improvement in power production. You could do specific power training, where you're doing force movements quickly, you're probably using lighter loads, and you're probably gonna see an improvement in strength, right? That's gonna happen with a lot of untrained individuals. But I think in the context of rehab, in the context especially of One Rep Max Living, that we probably want to do both. Heavy loads are really good. Heavy loads provide an amazing stimulus to promote muscle mass, our strength, but also the strength of our bones, also our soft tissue remodeling. It makes us more resilient individuals. But fast loads are really good too, right? They give us that type 2 muscle fiber stimulation to prevent some of that preferential decline. in those fibers. That quick speed is so practical for so many things that we do in the real world and also in high-risk situations. It's an and conversation. We want to do both. Now, Dr. Mitchell, I had two specific questions that I also wanted to hit on. Could referrals be written or phrased better from the physician end to encourage PTs to try to help get these individuals moving toward fitness? Now, I want everyone to listen here, and by and large, the PT on ICE Daily shows largely physical therapists, physical therapy assistants. Think about what this physician just asked. This physician is basically saying, where are my fitness forward clinicians, right? Where are my fitness forward clinicians? Where are the people that I can trust with my patients? I love this question. I think from our angle, from kind of the rehab fitness side of things, Let it be known. What are you about? Lock arms, lock shields with us, the ICE tribe, the ones that are really pushing this fitness forward message because there are healthcare providers looking for you. Now, Dr. Mitchell, from the physician's standpoint, I do think it is helpful to make it clear as a physician that you have that fitness forward approach. And oftentimes, we don't see that on referrals, right? It's the diagnosis and treat, which you love as a PT, to be honest, but if you do run a 30 second sit to stand and acknowledge that it is under or below a particular cutoff let it be known and let it be known what you are thinking about that it is a potential loss of power production potential right and let the PT do the job of assessing to determine is this a bigger power issue or a bigger issue of just producing force of strength. FUNCTION-FORWARD HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS But let it be known, I love it whenever I see another healthcare provider perform some type of screen, like a 30 second sit to stand, a timed up and go is another one, that tells me that this is a function focused healthcare provider. And we're speaking the same language, especially when we're coming from the MLA tribe. We speak function, we speak that fitness forward mindset, include some of that information and that's really going to get the point across particularly to the fitness for clinicians. I would also say Dr. Michalak is go to PTOnIce.com, look at the find an ice clinician map and build relationships with that person that is local. The second question that he asked was, are there any insights into Medicare billing or reimbursement that would allow them to do so and actually get paid for their expertise? So the question here is mainly looking at, he's interacted with some PTs where he sent the referral that was not pain based, where these clinicians said, I can't get this covered, right? I treat pain, I get paid to treat pain. That is not correct, right? So you can definitely get reimbursed to have the fitness forward approach when you use appropriate outcome measures. When you can demonstrate medical necessity through the performance of these validated outcome measures that we cover extensively in our MMOA level one online course, and a little bit as well in our MOA live course, when we're using those outcome measures to demonstrate, hey, this person has a score, which based on the literature is showing that they are at a higher risk of whatever, negative health outcome, usually it's a fall, that that warrants your services. It is medically necessary. So we can have fitness-forward physical therapy. This is what we often see in the context of home health. We treat more function than pain in the context of home health. Outpatient, not so much. It's more of a pain driver, but you can still have a fitness-forward approach in the context of outpatient. These outcome measures are absolutely key because they demonstrate medical necessity. Multiple outcome measures I should say great conversation. So what I want y'all to do if you like this topic I want you to come to Instagram and I'm gonna drop a couple links. You could also send me a direct message At Dustin Jones dot DPT and I'll send you the links as well because it's a really great conversation. I think by and large Yes, we need to get people stronger We're already really pushing forward with that and I love that but we may need to take it to the next level of power based training In terms of a new name, potentiopenia, I don't know. I'll let the really smart people debate that and discuss that, but I'm going to keep pushing the message that we need to build people's resilience. We need to end one rep max living and really show that people may be quote unquote old, but not weak. Also that they may be quote unquote old and not slow. Y'all have a good rest of your Wednesday. I'll talk to you soon. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. 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Dr. Alex Germano // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Modern Management of the Older Adult lead faculty Alex Germano as she discusses the topic of medication management in older adults. She talks about the importance of screening for inappropriate medications and what to do when such medications are found. Medication management is a crucial component of falls prevention programs, as many older adults are on medications that may not be suitable for them. Alex emphasizes the need for clinicians to assess medications as part of their overall approach to fall prevention. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION 00:00 - ALEX GERMANO Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the PT on Ice daily show brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence. My name is Alex Germano, a member of the older adult division. Today, what we're going to be talking about is a question that came up at our course this weekend in Falls Church, Virginia. It was about how to handle inappropriate medication, how to screen for it, and what to do after you learn that your patient's taking a quote unquote inappropriate med for an older adult. The older adult division is really finishing off 2023 strong. We have eight more course offerings this year alone. This weekend in particular we're going to have Christina out in Fountain Valley, California. We're in New Jersey next weekend and Annapolis, Maryland the first weekend of November. Additionally, you can catch us in New York, Westmont, Illinois, Chandler, North Carolina, Spring, Texas, and Portland, Maine, before 2023 closes out. So we hope to see you out there. I wanted to expand on this topic a bit more. 01:31 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT It's all about medication management and how we encourage clinicians to look at medications and what do we do when we find an inappropriate medication. I feel really passionate about this topic and we really do As a component of our falls prevention programs, we need to be looking at meds, screening them, because a lot of our older adults are on a lot of medication that they should not be on. So, as part of the World Guidelines for Fall Prevention in Older Adults, medications are deemed as a domain that we need to assess. If you work in more acute settings, so maybe like acute care, skilled nursing facilities, home health, you likely have to do some sort of medication screening. You're asking about meds, they're in a system, the system or the EMR that you use actually may flag inappropriate medications already. I've heard that in the home health world that some of the it's more of the medication interactions that are being flagged versus like type of medication that we should be weary of. But if you're in outpatient settings, you may ask about medication intake on eval. but you might just write that down and then that's it. Even my, um, uh, EMR that I use and I'm working in an outpatient on wheel setting is just, you put in the meds and that's it. There's no followup. The system doesn't help me in any way. It's kind of on, on, it's my responsibility rather to perform some type of medication reconciliation, look at the meds, make sure they're on the appropriate ones. Okay. Now, if we have older adults on our caseload, we can't just ask about medications. We really need to double check some of these meds because they can have a huge impact on our patient's physical function, their lives. And it's absolutely part of our scope of practice because these medications can impact our patient's balance, their fatigue, their overall physical function and exercise tolerance. So it's definitely worth it to get familiar with some of these classes of medications. Older adults, it's important to know one, why is this a problem? 04:23 - IMPACT OF MEDICATION ON PATIENTS Older adults handle medications differently. There's a few changes that occur with age. We have an increase in body fat and a decrease in our total body water, and this could change the half-life of certain drugs. The clearance of the drugs through the hepatic system or the renal system, so liver or kidneys, also changes as a result of age, and then if you have a disease process on top of it, that will affect medication clearance. Okay, so drugs aren't being, are not leaving our patients' bodies as well, so we often see higher levels of drugs circulating systemically, which could cause negative side effects. Now, it's not really our role to decide if my patient's hepatic function or renal function is appropriate for a certain medication. And, you know, that's not our job. We are trusting the medical providers out there prescribing medications and, you know, deciding what our patient needs and at what dosage. But I argue as people and I'm sorry, as medical providers who spend a lot more time with patients, we have a unique opportunity to visualize the impact of medications that affect our patients functionally. We have the ability to see our patients for many hours after they start using a medication, whereas doctors may not see them until months away. They might not be asking about the new medication until months after. They might not have a follow-up for a while. I mean, the current state of our medical system is that many people aren't even seeing their doctors for months and months in between. So if the patient isn't tolerating the medication or if we find that the medication isn't working for their lifestyle, and I'll explain that in a minute, we are the perfect provider to alert the other medical providers on the team about this situation. So first, how do we even know that a medication is inappropriate? What are we screening for? We will link and the Instagram post of the American Geriatric Society beers criteria. Okay. They have a 2023 edition that is available to be viewed. Usually we were seeing that the free one was like a few years back, but now the 2023 version is free and open access. We recommend becoming familiar with these classes of medications so that if they appear on your patient's medication list, you know that you are going to have kind of a red flag in your mind that you're going to want to monitor for any symptoms and really define if this medication is appropriate for the patient. This document organizes medications considered to be inappropriate for older adults or those with certain diseases. They organize medications that should be used with caution, any other potential drug interactions, or medications that need to be adjusted based on renal function. Again, not entirely our scope, but we will be aware because if we see symptoms in our patient, we're going to want to report that. It also gives you a rationale for use with each medication class. That's very helpful when you go to talk with the prescribing physician because it's important to give a rationale or to cite this criteria in order to kind of get them listening and get them to really take you seriously when you go to report a medication issue. 08:43 MEDICATION INTAKE CHALLENGES Now it's not only important to screen the type of medication, but it's very important to screen how your patient takes their medication. This seems really the, I always say it seems dumb. It's really not dumb. It's very important, but you really wouldn't know how many issues there are with medication intake unless you were watching your patient take a lot of meds, which lucky for me, when I work in people's homes, I see a lot of things. Okay. Do, does your patient just use the pill bottle to pour out into their hand every morning to take their meds? Do they use a pill container? Do they use pill packs, which are those things that you can, um, order where all of their medication comes in like a nifty pack. They just rip it open and take it. It's great to ask your patient or their caregiver the current way that they take medications. And to ask if there's any barriers to that medication intake, again, I have a ton of privilege being in people's homes, seeing the way they take meds, and you'd be surprised how many people have barriers to taking medication. It could be cognitive, where they have to take medication three times a day, and they are used to only taking it once a day, or once at the end of the day. All right, hopefully we're back. I lost you for a second. And if your patient has to take medications more than once a day, that is going to increase the risk that something goes wrong. And if your patient happens to nap through med time, they miss a dose in the middle of the day, they don't have anyone there to remind them of that, that can also cause many problems. Some of our patients have difficulty with dexterity and their ability to pour medicines out from the pill container and into their hand and getting all of those small pills from their hand to their mouth. That's why you might find medication or pills kind of all over. Sorry, I'm going to ditch Instagram at this time. That's why you might find medications kind of all over the floor when you get to their house. They're having trouble getting small pills from their hand to their mouth. There's also many people that struggle maintaining, managing their meds and getting their pill containers to be filled appropriately. This is all great to screen for because these are all problems, physical therapy, but more so occupational therapy can help with. Occupational therapists are who I've personally leaned on to help with some of these dexterity problems, equipment problems, cognition issues, just because their scope of practice is a lot bigger and they are really experts at med management. So say now you have identified a problem medication. For example, my patient was given Xanax, which is a common benzodiazepine for daily management of high blood pressure. That is a super strange recommendation immediately caused a red flag in my mind because I know benzodiazepines are not supposed to be used for the beers criteria, but I connected the patient's past medical history with problems with this med. This patient has vestibular implications. has peripheral neuropathy and clinical levels of frailty so he's already quite weak and very unsteady so adding on a medication that increases false risk could be really dangerous now what i didn't do was i i didn't immediately call the doctor and complain about this prescription i let them i let the patient see if I let the patient trial the Xanax. He really was interested in doing so because the doctor said so, but I remained on high alert, monitoring for symptoms. They thought that because he had a lot of anxiety that the medication or Xanax would decrease his anxiety and drop his blood pressure. We didn't see a big change in blood pressure on subsequent visits. And he started to tell me really how woozy he felt in the morning and how he felt more very, very tired throughout the day after taking the medication. This is exactly when it's time for us to step in. Some of our patients may be on contraindicated meds and they may also feel fine and have no symptoms. They've taken them for years. They don't have a problem. If they're on a contraindicated med, however, it's just important we try to see if they have any concerning symptoms or just continuously ask or check in about them. So do they have fatigue or dizziness? At this point, we want to communicate with the prescribing physician regarding our concerns. I have sent letters with my patients to their doctor's appointments because sometimes it's hard to connect with the doctor. But I very often just call in to the nursing line to discuss the medication use. I let them know what I'm seeing in terms of symptoms and some of how the medication may be interacting between my patient's lifestyle. and the symptoms they have and their physical function. And then I kind of align that all with the recommendation based on the beer's criteria. I always cite it, like I said before, because it can just give you more power in this space. I have never, this is again, very personal, but I've never been met with a doctor that was not interested in exploring a different medication choice, or just at least talking through the symptoms and at least coming to a consensus of why the medication is appropriate for now. Many times the doctor is very willing to change or remove the medication. I think it's all about our approach here and not coming off a little too hot. We just have to come off with curiosity and just asking about, you know, just relaying symptoms, relaying data, relaying a rationale. And oftentimes I'm met with a really good response from the doctors. Now, it would also be wise to make some community connections with a local pharmacist or somebody who can help your patient with general medication questions, dosing questions, or if they're interested in getting a medication reconciliation. You may have to do some work to discover what pharmacists in the area offer. There may be virtual services available for certain patient populations. I'm thinking like the VA, for example, has some resources. There may also be private pharmacists helping with this. But again, this is very specific to your community. I would probably try to connect with that like small local pharmacy. Those folks are going to be great at having the time and the willingness to dive into medication reconciliations with your patients. So really, in summary, let's start leaning into our role as advocates for our patients' medication intake. If anything new gets added, or if your patient's been on medication for decades, it's part of our role to screen for symptoms of these meds, especially if they're on that inappropriate list for older adults. We can check on how our patient is able to take meds, see any barriers to taking medication. Remember, less doses per day is better for this population. Make sure we have people to communicate these problems with, that we get comfortable being advocates with physicians, that we get comfortable making connections with pharmacists in the area, so that we have a place to refer our patients if necessary. Getting patients off certain medications or getting them changed to a better medication well tolerated by older adults can truly have impacts on their life and function far more than any resistance training that we can give them. Deadlifts are definitely life changing, but if you can get off a scary medication that's making you feel dizzy and unsteady, then that can be far more powerful. So think about leaning into that space and we look forward to hearing how it goes. See you next Wednesday. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 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Dean Wilson, host of Good Life TV, talks about the importance of positive thinking, faith, and dwelling in the good things in life. Wilson, a Westmont graduate, shares his personal story, including overcoming major life challenges, and his recommitment to God and his family. Wilson, the son of pastor, also talks about the importance of being inclusive, and not judging others and believing in the best of people and their potential. Santa Barbara Talks is owned by journalist Josh Molina. Please consider a contribution by visiting www.santabarbarapodcasts.com or santabarbaratalks.com. Subscribe on YouTube for more conversations.

Camp Starlight, 2012, Thinking About Camp, Poconos, Livingston, New Jersey, Milo Flying Solo at Camp, New Camper Day, Aidan Mach (Crouton), Blue Zinc, Pictures of New Camper Day, Milo's Fashion, Harrison Tulchiner, Reid Tanenbaum, Visiting Day, Boise State Gear, Cultured Man, Boise State Blue Football Field, Counselor from Idaho, Eye for Underappreciated Items, Anthony Volpe, Love for Baseball, Baseball Head Murph, Community of Baseball Lovers, Max Kessler, Camp Brothers, Max as Alex's Camp Brother, Groundball Elimination, Pop Fly Elimination, Small Gatorade, Wayne County, Sports-Focused Camp, Wayne County Baseball Team, Bunk Full of Baseball Players, Loss at Westmont, Alex Playing Catcher, Special Bunk, Milo Shaping the Perception of Camp, Milo Creating Vibes, Milo Directing the Focus, Talking Like Milo, Milo as the Heartbeat and Glue of the Bunk, Critical Thinking About Camp, Fun in the Bunk, Prez Card Game, God (Prez on Steroids), Milo Figuring Out How to Play With Two Decks of Cards, Other Kids Joining the Bunk Seamlessly, Camp Owners Purposely Adding Kids to Their Bunk, Finding Roles in the Bunk, Player Equivalents, No Fighting, Putting Kids in the Bunk as a Credit to the Bunk, Camp Starlight Memes, Camp Starlight Memes on Instagram,  Ben Schwartz, The Start of Starlight Memes, Sleepovers, Quirks of Camp as Fodder for Camp Starlight Memes, Division Leaders and Owners' Daughter Following, The Reveal, Milo's Brooklyn Tech Memes, Milo Funny, Milo Sarcastic, Milo Dry, Milo's Jokes Never at the Expense of Anyone Else, Sports Broadcasting, Milo and Alex Playing Tennis, Alex Beating Milo One Time, Iron Sharpens Iron, Shower Hour, Tennis and 42 During Shower Hour, Overnight Camp Trip to Hershey Park, 42 Basketball Shooting Game, Playing for Bed Choice, Alex Banking a 3 for the Win, Water Skiing, Milo Aquatically Challenged, Milo as Poor Swimmer, Milo Passing Swim Test, Swim Test in Need of Change, Reid Also a Water Skier, Milo Holding on Rope After Failing to Stand, Milo Stubbornly Defending Himself, Milo's Last Water Skiing

On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Joel McLafferty, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder and Executive Director of the Westmont Counseling Center which provides quality, affordable counseling and other mental health services to the residents of Westmont and surrounding communities in South Los Angeles. These services are designed to help people build resilience, recover from trauma, live in peace, and improve the quality of their lives. Joel previously worked for several community mental health clinics, including Open Paths Counseling Center where he served as Clinical Director and he was also an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University Los Angeles.Resources:⁠www.westmontcounseling.org⁠

I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2, what they've been up to since the band ended, their favorite memories of being in the band, and lots more! Detour North are awesome guys! Get tix to their one-night-only anniversary show now! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/detou... And thank you to Zazzo's for great pizza, for letting us film, and for being thoughtful to not interrupt while we were filming, We appreciate it! Follow Detour North on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detournorth... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detournorth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detournorth?lang=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r... Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-f...

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Richie coaching Colt Halloran LIVE using the Next Play™ system to improve their business, sales, and increase take home commissions. We discuss the sales process and adding a pre-call video to frame the sales call. Tune in to see if there are any nuggets that you can use for your business or sales process as well. BIO: Grew up in a small farming community in east central IL and was very active in sports growing up and loved the competitiveness of everything. Graduated from college with a degree in Ag Business and worked in the Agricultural seed and chemicals sales industry for 4 years before moving to insurance. Has 6.5 years of corporate sales training experience and opened up my his independent insurance franchise in May of 2022. Now currently lives in the western suburbs of Chicago in Westmont, IL with his wife, Lesleigh of 3.5 years and their 22-month old son, Rocco.

Christians spend a lot of time talking about the culture wars and identifying bad or wrong ideas outside of the church. But what about inside the church? How should Christians respond to false teaching inside the church? Can we still stand with Scripture or have we progressed past the Bible? Listen in as Pastor Michael discusses this and more on #TruthCurrents. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, “Congregants gathered to worship abortion at the first mass of a new church exalting women's autonomy,” ⁠https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/congregants-gathered-to-worship-abortion-at-the-first-mass-of-a-new-church-exalting-women-s-autonomy/ar-AA19K3h4⁠, April 11, 2023. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. “A tale of two bishops,” https://wng.org/opinions/a-tale-of-two-bishops-1679397277, March 21, 2023. Daniel Darling, “What is going on at Westmont?” https://wng.org/opinions/what-is-going-on-at-westmont-1678364171, March 9, 2023. Ray Van Neste, “Queer Comments” in Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, (pp.17-18), March/April 2023.

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the upcoming Pro Swim in Westmont, Britain and Japan's world champ trials, and SwimSwam's #1 recruit announcing his decision. 

Today's episode is a very raw conversation about Sex and Theology with Josh Ryan Butler, Dr. Sandy Richter, and Brenna Blain. Josh Ryan Butler is pastor of Redemption Tempe in Arizona, the author of Beautiful Union (and a few other books). Dr. Sandy Richter is currently the The Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont college and the author of many books including one of my favorite books on the Old Testament, The Epic of Eden. Sandy has an MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and a PhD from Harvard University.  When looking at Brenna Blain you might not guess that she works in ministry, with a body adorned in tattoos and piercings she doesnt fit the evangelical look many have grown up with, but that's just Brenna. Her ministry focus is on providing resources for churches, ministries and individuals who are seeking to find God in the midst of difficult topics and hard conversations. Whether she's teaching at conferences, producing podcasts or writing, you will find Brenna inviting you to pursue Biblical truth with compassion and conviction. Brenna obtained her BA in Theology and Biblical Studies from Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon and has lived in the PNW her entire life. Her greatest joys are her two sons and her husband Austin. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is especially passionate about God's involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same sex attraction and abuse. In this podcast conversation, Brenna shares her story about her journey with abuse, mental health challenges, questions around her sexuality, and how her hope in Christ has remained constant in the midst of many challenges. If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

On this episode of the In the Club Podcast by Club Colors, John goes live on Twitch as he meets the wonderful executives, sales, marketing, and HR leaders who joined the Level Up Social Networking Event at the Gold Coast Social in downtown Chicago.During this lively event, they share the fine details of who they are and what they do in their respective industries. But it's not all about work—stay tuned as our guests get on The Hot Iron with JMo and answer fun questions on shocking details about themselves that really let their personalities shine!   HIGHLIGHTSDavid Horbenko, Business Performance Advisor at InsperityMichael (Spike) Engelman, Benefits Consultant at 360 BenefitsAlan Stern, Salesman at McGrath Lexus of Westmont and Owner of Persona Marketing Inc.Rob Miller, Photographer Jaidev Jyotis, Founder of [modern dope]Holly Sias, CEO and Founder of Socialite MediaCarolina Romero, Director of Influencer Marketing at Socialite Media Jaymi Block, Managing Broker at REALJennie Raymer, Home Mortgage Advisor at Wintrust MortgageStel Valavanis, CEO of onShore SecurityJoin the Level Up Social Networking Event happening every Wednesday. Click HERE for more details!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform. We really appreciate it!

Dr. Sandy Richter is currently the The Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont college and the author of many books including one of my favorite books on the Old Testament, The Epic of Eden. Sandy has an MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and a PhD from Harvard University. This podcast episode is a recording of Sandy's scintillating talk and conversation at least year's “Exiles in Babylon” conference.

What if I told you religious freedom is not a biblical concept? Would that change your view of the current struggles in America? What about the 1st Amendment? How does that square with the Bible? Join us today as Faithful Host Josh Burtram interviews Professor of Old Testament Tremper Longman III to talk through the concept of religious freedom yesterday, and today! Guest Bio:Dr. Tremper Longman III graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and completed a doctorate in ancient Near Eastern studies at Yale University. He served as the Robert H. Gundry professor of biblical studies at Westmont from 1998 until he retired in 2017. He continues to serve the college as a distinguished scholar of biblical studies. He has written or co-authored numerous scholarly articles and more than 20 books, including interdisciplinary works, books with psychologist Dan Allender, works on history and historiography, and textbooks for both seminary students a lay people. He is one of the main translators of the New Living Translation and has served as a consultant on other popular translations of the Bible including the Message, the New Century Version, and the Holman Standard Bible.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Contrary to popular opinion, second-generation realtors tend to avoid the path their parents took, as Vija Williams, our guest for today's episode, did.  As a political science + English major and a pre-law student, Vija was always on track with her attorney dream. She didn't want to be a realtor. And after landing a prized internship at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's office, this dream of hers solidified. Eventually, Vija began to LOVE the job role, but it only lasted until she realized her brain was not wired for stuff like this. During this period, she started to get into real estate – and the rest, as they say, is history. In today's episode of Real Estate Sessions, Vija talks about her fearless journey to real estate, getting over the inhibition of venturing into the industry, the biggest misconception around it, the pandemic's role in bringing massive changes in the industry, and how to succeed in it. Vija also talks about her personal story and interests, including her love for travel. She chased it despite the odds and her experience as the co-founder of Her Best Life. Listen in! Success clues: ● Follow your gut. When Vija realized her brain wasn't wired for this, she decided to trust the feeling and dive into real estate instead. ● Communication and failure are two things Vija feels necessary to talk about. ● The advice and tips offered by experienced professionals are unparalleled. ● Bouncing back to good business post-COVID is challenging but is possible with a solid mindset and grit. Meet The Guest! Vija Williams is the Head of Industry for PLACE, an all-in-one real estate platform that provides technology and business services. PLACE currently supports and partners with agents and teams from a variety of brokerage brands all across the US and Canada in over 100 unique markets.  Time Stamps [00:00] Sneak peek [00:31] Intro [01:05] Meet Vija Williams [01:46] Life as a fifth-generation Washingtonian [02:39] The most significant misconception people have about real estate [04:00] Getting back to the real estate business as we approach the end of the pandemic  [06:33] The decision to go to Westmont college [09:31] Entering the real estate space [18:22] The experience of being co-founder oh Her Best Life [21:41] Vija on balancing time and effort for your professional achievement [25:14] Will technology ever replace Realtors? [29:53] How to REACH Vija Connect with Vija      ● LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.con/in/vijawilliams (@vijawilliams)      ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viavija/ (@vi)avija      ● Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vijawilliams (@vijawilliams) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empire-building/id1513216353 (empirebuilding podcast)

Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect all mammals, including humans and their companion dogs and cats. While rabies deaths are rare in the United States, tens of thousands of people die each year from rabies, primarily in Africa and Asia. Almost 99% of rabies cases in humans are transmitted by dogs. The rabies vaccine is safe and effective against this fatal virus. In this episode, Dr. Jess Torok joins us to discuss this preventable disease in pets and her work with Mission Rabies in Tanzania.    Webpage with transcript and images: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/rabies   Learn more about Mission Rabies (donate, volunteer) https://missionrabies.com/get-involved/ Sea Turtle Conservancy https://conserveturtles.org/ Urban Veterinary Associates in Westmont, IL https://urbanpetvet.net   Connect with Your Vet! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvetwantsyoutoknow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvetwantsyoutoknow

Brittni (Spokane, Washington) – Newly Built Haunted Home Anna (US) – Grim Reaper in the Bayou Break: Narrated by Horror Film Star Brinke Stevens and Rodd Matsui Rodd (Los Angeles, California) - Some Local Ghost Legends of Southern California Crystal (Missouri, US) - A Haunted Home in Missouri (from Episode 259, July 2012) As Autumn Falls - Lex Wahl Brittni (Spokane, Washington) - A Black Cat, or a Young Boy in Meridian, Idaho? Tim (Chicago, Illinois) - A Ghost at the Westmont House (1912)