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Matsyanyaaya: The Rational Actor TrapBig fish eating small fish = Foreign Policy in action— Pranay KotasthaneNothing succeeds like success. Once you are perceived as being successful, new narratives emerge that trace a neat path explaining how success was attained through grit, foresight, and determination. The role of chance fades in the background. All stories show how the hero withstood the odds, took the right decisions, and defeated a world that was stacked against it. Sometimes, nation-states craft stories with such narrative arcs. The State as the all-knowing decision-maker is imagined as a consistent, value-maximising agent, which chooses each policy as a calculated solution to a strategic problem. This model is what Graham Allison and Philip Zellikow call the rational actor model of decision-making in their classic Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis.The book goes on to show the inadequacy of the rational actor model in explaining foreign policy decisions. It proposes two other decision-making models that take into account bureaucratic resistance, individual initiative, turf battles, and a struggle for power, to better explain government decisions. The key takeaway is that when we don’t understand the internal politics of a nation-state, we instinctively assume it as a black box that churns out decisions based on well-defined goals, well-understood alternatives, and well-projected calculations of costs and benefits of all the available alternatives. Precisely this is how the thinking about China is today on the streets and WhatsApp groups of New York, Delhi, or Lagos. Every act by China is imagined as a calculated move made with a larger long-term goal in mind; a juggernaut that makes no mistakes; an Arjuna that never misses the fish’s eye.A common way in which this narrative commonly plays out is as follows: someone will quote a Chinese leader in the past to show how prudent and far-sighted he was. Virtually, no discussion on China goes by without quotes such as “Cross the river by feeling the stones” or “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting” being used to conjure the image of China as a successful rational actor. So much so that some of these quotes weren’t even said by Chinese leaders and yet continue to circulate in opinion pieces, textbooks, and seminars. Take this quote attributed to Zhou Enlai for example. The story goes that he was asked by French visitors in 1972 about the impact of the French Revolution of 1789, and he sagely replied “It’s too early to say”. This is often cited to prove how the Chinese political system produces master strategists who take the long view. Turns out, he was only talking about the French student protests of 1968 which continued for many years thereafter. And yet, this story has endured.Another quote ninja is Deng Xiaoping, of course. His famous words “to get rich is glorious” is cited in support of how quickly the Chinese leadership was able to adroitly put behind the socialist excesses of the Mao era. The only problem is that it’s not known whether Deng ever said so. In fact, this phrase comes from Oliver Schell’s 1984 book by the same title on Deng era reforms. Then on, this quote has assumed a life of its own.These misattributed quotes are not mere trivia but symptomatic of a larger problem — our inability to deeply understand China. Because we don’t know what’s inside the box, we assume the Chinese system as a rational actor that succeeds because of the foresight of its leaders alone. This view, of course, is incorrect. In edition #44, I discussed four myths emanating from this line of thinking that the party-state is always efficient, always meritocratic, always a military aggressor, and always a sound strategist. To counter the China challenge, a superficial rational-actor model understanding of China is not just insufficient but harmful. It makes the adversary seem far more powerful than it is in reality. We need better models to understand our adversary. If the content in this newsletter interests you, consider taking up the Takshashila GCPP. The certificate course is customised for working professionals. Intake for the 30th cohort ends on 22nd August. Global Policy Watch: China’s Big Tech Crackdown  Bringing an Indian perspective to burning global issues- RSJWe often write here about how regulating big tech will need a different framework from the typical antitrust lens that's been used in the past to protect consumers from predatory business practices. The big tech companies pose risk to consumers not through predatory pricing or restriction of choices because of their marketshare. Instead, they abuse their market power in new and different ways. They track usage data without consent in deeply intrusive ways that should spook the average consumer. Their platforms often enable spread of disinformation and creation of echo chambers by directing consumers to content based on algorithms that optimise for engagement. Engagement is different from enlightenment. Never was this more clear in our lives as we see fake news, unscientific notions and rumours scourge our societies. Big tech poses social and political risks that are beyond the ambit of any competition laws. You cannot solve new problems with old solutions. While the west is figuring out the way ahead and making unusual executive choices, China in the past few months seems to be keen to show the world its own way of dealing with big tech. Like many regulations in the past, these are meant to reinforce the only truth in the Chinese policy sphere - the party is the boss. It can do and will do as it pleases. You may call it antitrust regulations with Chinese characteristics. This op-ed in the Chinese state run daily the Global Times gives a view on the line of thinking:“More importantly, the government will not allow internet giants to become rules-makers of data collection and usage. The standards must be in the hands of the government to ensure that giant companies are restrained when they collect personal data and stick to the principle of minimization. No internet giant is allowed to become a super data base that has more personal data about the Chinese people than the country does, not to mention using the data at its own will.For companies like Didi which have gotten listed in the US market and whose largest and second-largest shareholders are foreign companies, China should more strictly supervise their information security to protect both personal data security and national security.”I will let the irony of the Chinese state talking about privacy and on the principle of minimization when it comes to personal data of its citizens wash over all of us for a bit. Over the years there was a ‘nudge and wink’ approach between Chinese regulators and its domestic digital champions on many vexing regulatory issues. None more than the variable interest entity arrangement to list overseas that was a well established way to circumvent Chinese laws. All that is history now. The Story So FarAnyway, a quick recap of the steps China has taken in the past year or so will be helpful to set the context here.In Sep 2020, China issued a new set of rules for regulating financial holding companies with a view to regulate the enormous clout and reach of the shadow banking sector that could threaten the stability of the financial system if left unchecked. On cue, in October 2020, the Financial Stability and Development Committee headed by the Vice Premier raised concerns about the growth of fintechs and their microlending practices. In Nov 2020, Chinese regulators suspended the much anticipated $34 billion IPO of the Ant Financial Group. A record fine and the ‘disappearance’ of its founder, Jack Ma, followed.In the first quarter of 2021, Meituan (the Amazon of services in China) was fined by multiple municipal regulators and it shut down its health insurance service after facing regulatory scrutiny. Its founder, Wang Xing, a classical literature enthusiast, posted a few verses from an ancient Chinese poem about an arrogant emperor and his misguided attempts at stifling dissent. He later deleted the post. I’m not sure if there is an ancient Chinese parable about a dog with its tail between its legs that he knew.Last week, ByteDance (the owner of TikTok) postponed its US listing plans after meeting the Chinese cyberspace regulators. The official line was that ByteDance will take some more time to comply with the new regulations proposed by the Cyber Security Review Office (CSRO).ByteDance didn’t have much of a choice really. Didi, the world’s largest ride-hailing firm with about 500 million users across 15 countries, went public with $4 billion IPO on NYSE on June 30. This despite some public reservations from the CSRO on its data security practices. Didi thought it was still the old world and ignored it. The stock soared on debut and Didi’s valuation rose to $80 billion within a day. Two days later the Chinese state cracked down. It barred it from adding any new users. A few days later it found serious violations in the collection and usage of personal information of its users and ordered all app stores to remove Didi’s main app and its 25 linked apps. By the end of the last week, the cyber security regulator had announced probe into two other US listed Chinese companies - Full Track Alliance and Kanzhun. In the same week, the cyber security regulations were tightened, the overseas listings process was made tougher and variable interest entity arrangement loophole plugged. The world for Chinese digital companies had changed in a matter of weeks.There are two things that interest me in this sequence of events. What’s driving this big tech crackdown in China? And what does it mean for the world and India? I will put my initial thoughts here and I will welcome views from readers with greater knowledge of the subject.This Far And No FurtherThere are two lens to use on the reasons for the crackdown.DomesticThe CPC (Communist Party of China) created the ‘walled’ digital ecosystem that didn’t permit US tech giants to enter China. This led to the emergence of the home-grown champions across sectors that copied business models from the Silicon Valley and supplanted them in China. Over the years these champions built large businesses, innovated on the back of strong technology capabilities and laissez-faire regulations on privacy and data usage and expanded to foreign markets to create virtual monopolies in China. This has meant multi-billion dollar valuations and enormous rise in personal wealth of founders and the management teams. The CPC is now sending out a reminder to these firms on who enabled their rise. This is driven by three fears. One, the growing wealth inequality in the society because of these firms and the sense of anger at their long and tough working environments (9-9-6 is fetishised among them). Two, the CPC is worried about the enormous power and clout these founders wield which left uncontrolled can be a potential risk in future. Three, the rise of unchecked lending through fintech apps and the almost total control of the consumers’ information and choices by these digital monopolies can create rival power centres for the CPC. The CPC which had deliberately enabled a loose regulatory ecosystem to facilitate growth of their big tech companies is reining them back now. All the big tech monopoly issues that the US is wrestling with apply to China too. But with the added flavour of a paranoid state apparatus. The state is now wresting control back. And it has a convenient ideological big stick for beating them with. Big tech is threatening one of CPC’s core objectives - building a harmonious society. Expect more of this.US-China RelationsThe Biden administration has repeatedly made the point that America is in competition with China to win the 21st century. And this competition is going to be technology led. In June, President Biden signed an executive order banning investments in 59 Chinese companies that included some of the largest Chinese digital apps and telecom equipment manufacturers. On June 22, the US Senate passed Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act. This Act prohibits foreign companies from listing their securities on any of the U.S. exchanges if the company has failed to comply with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) audits for two years in a row. Currently, China’s regulators do not allow the PCAOB to inspect audits of companies registered in China and Hong Kong. This act is meant for getting Chinese companies to fall in line. Simply put, US regulators do not want American investors money to go into Chinese companies whose books they cannot audit. Chinese regulators, on the other hand, are wary of US government agencies seeking access to their homegrown champions who have enormous information about their Chinese customer base. The US regulators have given a timeline for Chinese companies to comply or delist. China went a step further. It asked existing Chinese companies with overseas listing to first undergo a thorough cyber security review with them before complying to any US regulations. This is classic one-upmanshipI wouldn’t go as far as saying this is the start of a decoupling phase between the financial markets of US and China. But the signs are ominous. China wants the domestic companies to go for a Hong Kong listing. This allows them to access foreign capital on their own terms. Plus, it keeps the wheel of finance moving in Hong Kong after the fears of it losing its status as a global financial hub in light of China’s actions there in the past year. China doesn’t want US to dictate terms to it. The recent actions suggest it won’t back down from setting the agenda. US also will not have any more of China using its state capacity to build global companies who then snoop for it. This is a deadlock. What Does This Mean?So, what are the implications of these actions? It is a bit early to arrive at any definite conclusions. But if one were to extrapolate and speculate a bit, I will draw a few conclusions.Firstly, this is trade war by another name. This mutual suspicion of intents, the charade of cyber reviews of its companies by China, the further banning of the apps by the Biden administration and the ‘new cold war’ kind of language suggests we could be in for more tit-for-tat responses between the two countries. There will be slowing down of flow of capital between them and it will have an impact on global capital markets and trade flows. Secondly, China’s clampdown on its big tech will provide ammunition to those who want to regulate big tech elsewhere in the world in a more direct way. China might not be the best model to emulate on regulations. Agreed. But the other way to frame this is - if the Chinese state is now being paranoid about the power of its big tech, how badly do we need big tech regulations in a democracy?Thirdly, there will be a slowdown in investments going into Chinese startup and digital ecosystem. Investors don’t like unpredictability and the last year has shown Chinese state can be whimsical in stopping IPOs, slapping fines, changing regulations and clamping down on companies that have huge foreign investments riding on them. This isn’t music for global investors. Expect India and other ‘open’ digital markets to rake in foreign direct investments in their startup ecosystems. Some of this is already seen in India in terms of deal flow in the past two quarters. More will follow. Lastly, there has been a clamour in India for us to emulate the ‘Chinese model’ of creating domestic champions by restricting US big tech companies to build their base in India. There’s a spectre of ‘digital colonialism’ that’s often raised by the sundry ‘Aatmanirbhar’ advocates, the local startup founders (though they are funded by foreign capital themselves), domestic VCs and others with interests in keeping global competition away. They would would like nothing better than to have a digital ‘Bombay Plan’ for the 21st century. The crackdown by the Chinese state on its homegrown companies is a useful reminder to all. The state is nobody’s friend. The state has only one interest. To perpetuate its hegemony. Once you invite it to distort the playing field, it settles down there. Now it wants to play. And that helps no one. India Policy Watch: The North vs South Debate RevisitedInsights on burning policy issues in India- Pranay KotasthaneRamachandra Guha, in an important article for The Telegraph, expresses disappointment that South India counts for too little in national politics, a situation he feels will only worsen in the future:“..for all its social and economic progress in recent decades, in political terms the South continues to count for far too little in the life of the Republic. And it may soon count for even less. On the anvil is a proposal to re-allocate Lok Sabha seats afresh on the basis of population. Were that to happen, the states that serve their citizens moderately well, such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, will find their negligible influence on the Union government’s policies and priorities declining even further. The states that serve their citizens indifferently or abominably, such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, will find their already considerable influence on the Union government’s policies and priorities escalating even more. This increasing asymmetry shall place fresh burdens and stresses on the already-fragile state of Indian federalism.” [The Telegraph, 19th June]This argument adds weight to the common refrain in India’s federal polity and hence I will follow it through. Specifically, I seek answers to these two questions: what does it mean when people say that the South ‘counts too little for national politics’? And if that’s the case, what would giving the South its due look like? A caveat before we begin this exploration. South and North are completely malleable concepts. Sitting here in Southern India, North is assumed as a short-hand for the economically laggard states in the Indo-Gangetic plain. This conception generally ignores the more prosperous northern states (J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra) or the less populous hilly ones (HP and Uttarakhand). Essentially, the definition of the ‘North’ gets moulded only to focus on the basket cases. Now, back to the two questions. In my view, there are three dimensions of this detachment.1. Economic SiphoningThe perception: A common grouse you would have come across often is how the South ‘subsidises’ the North; how the money produced by the sweat and tears of factory workers on the outskirts of Chennai is wasted on farm loan waivers in Lucknow. The reality: For one, the figures that the South subsidises the North are quite exaggerated. For example, looking at direct tax data shows that Maharashtra alone accounts for 38 percent of collections. Surely, it’s not true that 38 percent of India’s economic activity takes place in Mumbai. In reality, this striking difference is because of a tax accounting design bug — since most companies are headquartered in Mumbai, taxes paid by them get “collected” in Maharashtra even if the economic activity is carried out by their subsidiaries in another state. That apart, given the shifting economic base since economic liberalisation, it is safe to assume that there is, indeed, some redistribution from the South to the North. More accurately, there is transfer of money from all states that do economically well to states that don’t i.e. even Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat, apart from most states in the South, would be having net outward flows of government revenue. And this is unavoidable to some extent. The logic is simple — in order to ensure that at least minimum levels of key public services are achieved across the country, the poorer states would need more help from the Union government than the richer ones. Imagine another communicable disease that has been eradicated in a few rich states but not in the poor ones due to lack of funds. Sure enough, this disease will eventually spread to the richer states as well due to inter-state human movement.So, some form of redistribution across states is desirable. This is not a problem per se — no federal system in the world balances government money flow at state borders. Perhaps what makes the problem acute in India is that the stark difference in per capita GDP — the richest, Haryana, has a per capita GDP that is nearly five times that of the poorest, Bihar. More on this issue in this twitter thread.A solution: Given that there are good reasons for why government transfers exist, is there a way out? Indeed, there is. As I have written earlier, focusing on how much money gets transferred from TN to UP is a wrong question to ask. Instead, the focus should be on the government revenue that the union government appropriates from all states as a whole. If the Union is pressured to devolve more money to states via the Finance Commission formula, all states will gain. More on this “monkey and two cats” devolution fable in edition #131.2. Denial of Political PowerThe argument: the South has better socioeconomic indicators and yet its influence on Union government policies will continue to decline because of its lower population growth.The counter-arguments: The Malthusian idea that there should be a political reward for reduction of population is quite unfair to the average Indian, regardless of where she lives. That’s because in a representative democracy, the key factor that’s equated as far as possible is that my vote has the same electoral value as yours. This core principle means that constituencies across India roughly have the same number of voters. What follows from this ‘republican’ principle is that larger and denser states will definitely have more representatives than the smaller and less-dense ones. To overturn this idea because governance in the North is terrible is to punish the individuals in that state twice. This is also a defeatist argument. It assumes that the South is destined to play a shrinking role in the Union government. The solution: The problem on the political front is not with respect to MP, Rajasthan, or Chattisgarh. The real issue is that some of our worst-governed states — UP and Bihar — are also the largest single political entities. They together account for nearly 22 percent of the Lok Sabha seats, making them wield disproportionate influence at the national stage. Splitting a big state such as UP into more manageable parts would negate the advantage it has. Second, if the South wants to influence the Union government more than it currently does, regional parties from the South must work towards extending their presence in the North. Without broad basing their presence across the country, they will have to play a second-fiddle role at the national level. Regional parties need to think beyond the limited notion of one-state, one-language. 3. Cultural UnderrepresentationThe argument: Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan themes crowd out the alternate conceptions about India. I sympathise with this argument. The solution: These concerns get heightened when a Union government insists on ramming down one religion, and one language across the length and breadth of the country. Letting go of this need to assimilate might at least partially assuage the South. On the other hand, state governments should work with each other such that Kannada can be taught in Ahmedabad schools and Telugu in Lucknow colleges. In essence, solutions to the disgruntlements in India’s federal polity require imaginative solutions by both the Union and all States together. Addendum- RSJI agree with Pranay’s counterarguments on the North-South debate. Unfortunately, these are coming up with increasing frequency in the media mostly driven by the contrasting electoral fortunes of BJP in these regions. I will add a few points that are relevant to this topic.Firstly, spatial imbalance is an economic feature at every geographical level. It depends on the level of granularity at which you want to do your analysis. So, you could argue South does better than North at pan India level. But within South, maybe the old Mysore belt is better off than northeast Karnataka (the erstwhile Hyderabad-Karnataka). Within the old Mysore region, the western part has better socioeconomic indicators than the north. You can go down to the ward or taluka level of a city or a district with this analysis and you will find spatial imbalances. The reason for this is simple. Economic growth tends to spatially cluster because agglomeration of activities increases efficiency and leads to positive externalities. This sets off a virtuous cycle of more investments in social and physical infrastructure which further attracts investments and so on. This agglomeration has been exacerbated in the knowledge intensive and service industries where even migration of labour that helps in redistribution of wealth through repatriation doesn’t happen as much because of the specialised skills needed. So, this idea of using a geographic lens to assess socioeconomic prosperity and then to link it to greater political representation is illogical. You will set off a demand for such unequal representation down to every ward and taluka in the country. It is dangerous to further this line of argument in a democratic republic. Secondly, the question really is that of ‘convergence’ of socioeconomic progress between regions and reduction of spatial imbalances. This is a vexing issue for policy makers. The traditional way of looking at this is how to balance efficiency and equity within a region or a country. Continuing to have economic growth clustered in specific regions gives you efficiency but leads to regional inequities. On the other hand, we have seen top-down attempts to push investments into newer regions rarely work because of variety of factors including network effects and lack of positive externalities. In fact, forcing investments into newer regions through tax incentives or any other means leads to suboptimal results at an aggregate level. The traditional economic clusters lose out on efficiency while the newer regions rarely take off. You get neither efficiency nor equity. This is why like Pranay suggests the solution lies in greater devolution of finances and decision making in our federal structure. The choice or the trade-off is easier to make at a smaller regional unit. Of course, at the national level, the Union must make the investments in developing stronger institutions, spending on public goods and building social infrastructure to improve human development indicators in poorer regions. The answer is obviously not having differential political representation for the better off regions. Like Pranay writes that would be penalising the citizens of poorer states twice over. And if I might add it would be plain stupid. HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters[Article] “The China Discount Widens” writes Robert Armstrong in the Financial Times[Paper] “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox”, the famous 2017 paper by Lina Khan in the Yale Law Journal. President Biden nominated the 32 year-old Lina Khan as the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the US antitrust watchdog. [Book] The Paradox of India’s North–South Divide: Lessons from the States and Regions by Samuel Paul and Kala Sridhar, is an excellent economic exposition of some key differences. Get on the email list at publicpolicy.substack.com

This story is mysterious and frankly, a little weird. But when you know what it means in the context of the narrative of Scripture, it makes so much more sense. Context: In this part of the exodus, the people are impatient to get to the Promised Land. “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?” In doing this, they speak against God's grace. When God withdrawals his grace, he leaves the Israelites open to the natural dangers of the wilderness (dangerous snakes, in this case). He wants his children to see their entitled attitudes. But as soon as they turn toward him, he gives them a way back to him. What Does This Story Mean? John 3:14-17: Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." Here are God's people, spurning his grace, and in doing so, are choosing death. That death can only be relieved by looking to this snake that has been lifted up. There is a choice to be made. Jesus himself says in John that the whole point of that passage is to point to what is going to happen through himself. What Does This Mean for Me? When you hear this story, what is your response? If you lack understanding or doubt, have you asked God to unveil your understanding? Our Verses for Next Week: Ruth 1-4 Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/. Follow Nicole: Her Site | Facebook | Instagram Episode Image Credit: Getty/vinap

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The Biden Administration's Immigration Policy Tested by Surge of Unaccompanied Minors Thousands of children and teenagers have arrived along the southern border in hopes of applying for asylum on the U.S. side of the border.   Navigating Racial Trauma in the Aftermath of Police Killings Saturday marked one year since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in Louisville, Kentucky.  Deb Haaland Confirmed As Interior Secretary. What Does This Mean for Tribal Communities? Deb Haaland is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.  The Powerful Blame "Cancel Culture" to Deflect Responsibility  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has joined a long line of politicians and celebrities who have invoked the idea of “cancel culture” as a defense against allegations of misconduct. 

The Biden Administration's Immigration Policy Tested by Surge of Unaccompanied Minors Thousands of children and teenagers have arrived along the southern border in hopes of applying for asylum on the U.S. side of the border.   Navigating Racial Trauma in the Aftermath of Police Killings Saturday marked one year since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in Louisville, Kentucky.  Deb Haaland Confirmed As Interior Secretary. What Does This Mean for Tribal Communities? Deb Haaland is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.  The Powerful Blame "Cancel Culture" to Deflect Responsibility  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has joined a long line of politicians and celebrities who have invoked the idea of “cancel culture” as a defense against allegations of misconduct. 

We are entering into the next epoch of U.S. foreign policy. In this week's episode, host Harvey Rishikoff and guest Dr. John Hamre discuss a handful of critical issues - from industrial competition with China, to the growing polarization of America - and the role national security law will play in this next policy chapter. Dr. John Hamre is president and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He notably served as US deputy secretary of defense from 1997 to 1999 and undersecretary of defense from 1993 to 1997. Before his tenure at the Department of Defense, Hamre was professional staff member to the Senate Armed Services Committee and deputy assistant director at the Congressional Budget Office. This episode references: - Sherman Antitrust Act: https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/antitrust-laws-amendments-1890-1956-1136/sherman-antitrust-act-1513 - The Safe Tech Act: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/4/f/4fa9c9ba-2b34-4854-8c19-59a0a9676a31/66DECFBC0D6E6958C2520C3A6A69EAF6.safe-tech-act---final.pdf - Section 230, Communication Decency Act: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 - "Intelligence Analysts Use U.S. Smartphone Location Data Without Warrants, Memo Says." New York Times, Jan. 22, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/us/politics/dia-surveillance-data.html?smid=em-share - "Biden Voting Counties Equal 70% of America's Economy. What Does This Mean for the Nation's Political-Economic Divide?" The Brookings Institution, Nov. 10, 2020: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/11/09/biden-voting-counties-equal-70-of-americas-economy-what-does-this-mean-for-the-nations-political-economic-divide/

Pareto's Principle, it turns out, is as real as the law of gravity, and yet most people fail to see the gravity of it. It's not just a theory—it is a provable, predictable certainty of nature and one of the greatest productivity truths ever discovered. 0:00 Intro 1:29 How Does This Principle Work? 2:19 Most Common Examples 4:16 What Does This Mean? 5:31 How Can Pareto Help You? 6:08 Delegating 6:33 Risk Assessment 6:56 Sales and Marketing 10:19 Questions to Ask YourSelf FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfwalker/message

James: Forging a Faith That Cuts It Lesson #4: Forging a Faith That Cuts It When It Really Counts Lesson #1: When Trials Come Ø The PURPOSE for Pain = MATURITY Ø The PROVISION for Pain = WISDOM Ø The PERSPECTIVE Toward Pain = ETERNITY Lesson #2: When Testing Comes Ø Trial = Testing or Temptation Ø Who’s responsible? Ø In order for sin to give birth there must be an inward desire and an outward lure. When these two connect, sin is born. Ø It usually starts with good desires, given by God: • Security • Significance Ø What do you fear most? Suffering or sin??? Lesson #3: When the Word Comes Ø 19,20 – The principle is set forth. ! Quick to listen ! Slow to speak ! Slow to be angry Ø 21,22 – The principle is interpreted. Ø 23-25 – The principle is illustrated. Ø 26,27 – The principle is applied. Lesson #4: When It Really Counts ü 2:1-13 Answers the question, “What happens if you don’t welcome the Word?” ü Ch. 3 Asks the question, “Who controls your tongue?” ü Chs. 4,5 Asks the question, “Who controls your life?” ü All of these questions are rooted in the verses we’ll study today, 2:14-26. But first… “An Epistle of Straw” Dr. Martin Luther ü Always at issue with St. James is the supposed contradiction with St. Paul. n James 2:24 n Ephesians 2:8-9 ü What’s the deal? Two ways of understanding and illustrating the very same thing. ü Does Paul believe there is no connection between faith and works? See Eph. 2:10. Faith Without Works is Dead ü James presents his argument in two cycles: 2:14-17 and then 2:18-26 ü Each cycle has three components: 1. States the argument in question form, 2. Illustrates the argument in question form, and 3. Summarizes the argument in statement form. The First Cycle 2:14-17 ü Read James 2:14. What is the argument? ü Remember that James is talking to believers (my brothers, and 2:1 “as believers) so the salvation talked about is not salvation from hell and damnation but salvation from living a life that is wasted. ü Our eternal life with God is secure, but the life we live on this planet until we go to be with Him is at risk. ü Read verses 15 and 16 for James illustration of the argument. ü Underline the word says… ü Why is it useless to act this way? Because words do not clothe cold backs and words do not fill empty stomachs – deeds do! ü Read verse 17 and note the words, “In the same way …” ü Faith and works are in essence inseparable. One without the other is dead. ü Does this contradict Paul? No! The Second Cycle 2:18-26 Ø Read verses 18-19. What’s the argument? Ø Suppose we claim to have faith? How can you prove what you cannot see? Ø Check out Jesus words in Mark 2 n “Jesus saw their faith” n “Which is easier to say…” Ø How do we know Jesus can forgive sins? Because He allows us to see what He can do. Ø How do we know you have faith? We see it in what you do. Ø Read verses 21-23 for James’ first illustration of the argument. Ø James talks of Father Abraham from Genesis 22 then Genesis 15. Ø Sacrifice your son n The tense of the Hebrew verb means Abraham completed the action! n How could he do that? See Heb. 11:17-19. Ø Notice how James uses this example in verse 22. Ø Read verse 25 for James’ second illustration of the argument. Ø Is it an accident that James chooses Rahab the prostitute to illustrate his point? What’s the significance? Ø James conclusion? Read verse 26. Ø OK, let’s apply this to our lives. Many times we say the words but do we follow through with our deeds? Ø Faith is based on what God says (does) not on what we see, but faith is built not on what we say but on what others see. What Does This Mean? ! Where are the needs in the body of Christ that God wants me to respond to? ! Where is the direction and God’s will in my life that I need to respond to? ! Where are the messengers God has put in my life that I need to respond to? ! What have I learned _______________.

The second chapter in the New Testament book of Acts holds a story of the disciples experiencing the Holy Spirit in a way that was bewildering to those looking on. They were speaking in different languages—languages that they likely wouldn't have known. Onlookers wanted to know how this was possible? But the disciples knew that with God, all things were possible. They asked a different question, "What does this mean?" What are the characteristics of those filled with the Holy Spirit? Are there ways that the Bible says we can know if someone has received an infilling of the Spirit? Listen in as Pastor Chad shares the fourth message in our series from the book of Acts titled, "What Does This Mean?"

Welcome to the TPS5 for the week of Jan 7, 2021. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. This week: the red flags behind the fall of Haven, hospital price transparency, vaccine distribution's information mess and Amazon's foray into Health Tech.  The week's TPS5:  There were plenty of red flags that spelled the demise of Amazon, JPMorgan healthcare venture, experts say Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You? Vaccine distribution's information mess Amazon to reportedly expand health tech business with Alexa sleep tracker Healthcare Insight for Marketers podcast: Johnny Smith of Encompass Health is Disrupting B2B Marketing Strategy

He Referred To Me As His Girlfriend To His Doctor. What Does This Mean? I talk about this today... The Forever Woman - http://theforeverwomanformula.com/

Newsmax Interviewed American Representative Exposure American Army (CIA) Sealed Dominion Software Server Scytl Company; More Details Revealed, Hard Evidence. What Does This Mean ?

10/15/2020 - Life Watch other videos from this series: What Does This Mean? https://www.faithmoorpark.com/wdtm ~~ Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. View past worship services and sermons. Keep up to date with services, bible studies, and subscribe to our email list: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/ ~~ Support Faith Lutheran Church: AmazonSmile: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/amazon Online Giving: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving ~~ Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.

10/8/2020 - Loneliness What is loneliness? isolation? How does social media affect loneliness? What is the spiritual reality of loneliness? Where is God? How do you know God is with you? Watch other videos from this series: What Does This Mean? https://www.faithmoorpark.com/wdtm ~~ Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. View past worship services and sermons. Keep up to date with services, bible studies, and subscribe to our email list: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/ ~~ Support Faith Lutheran Church: AmazonSmile: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/amazon Online Giving: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving ~~ Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.

What is love? Why do we perish? Surely I can save myself..right? How did God save us? Download Handout: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/beliefs/what-does-this-mean/ep/03-love.pdf ~~ Watch other videos from this series: What Does This Mean? https://www.faithmoorpark.com/wdtm

Download Handout: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/beliefs/what-does-this-mean/ep/02-hope.pdf ~~ What Does This Mean? https://www.faithmoorpark.com/beliefs/what-does-this-mean/overview ~~ Questions for contemplation What is hope? What is the content of hope? What is the basis of hope? What is the nature of hope? Bible Verses Colossians 1:3-5 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel,” Romans 8:24 “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience” What is the content of our hope in Christ? 1 Thessalonians 5:8 [salvation] Titus 1:1-2 [eternal life] Galatians 5:5 [righteousness] What is the basis of our hope in Christ? Romans 8:31-32 [the promise of God] What is the nature of our hope in Christ? 2 Thessalonians 2:16 [grace] Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” Reflection How are we to proceed in these ever-changing times? How do we cope? How do we persevere and endure in times of suffering? How does the content, basis and nature of hope shape the way?

Download Handout: https://www.faithmoorpark.com/beliefs/what-does-this-mean/ep/peace.pdf ~~ What Does This Mean? https://www.faithmoorpark.com/beliefs/what-does-this-mean/overview ~~ What is peace? Is it based on feelings? circumstances? order? If we are searching for peace, what do we assume? What types of conflicts do we have? What is our most serious conflict? What is sin? Sin is every thought, desire, word and deed that is contrary to God’s Law Who brought sin into the world? The devil brought sin into the world by tempting Adam and Eve, who yielded to the temptation [Read Genesis 3]. Romans 5:12 “Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned” What has original sin done to human nature? Original sin Has brought guilt and condemnation to all people Romans 5:19 “by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners Ephesians 2:3 “We were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind Has left everyone without true fear and love of God, that is spiritually blind, dead and enemies of God Romans 8:7 “The mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed it cannot” John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” What is the peace of Christ? John 20:19 “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you”.

A gay married man faces a choice. He can keep his stable job, if he moves to...Kansas. Dan brings on Kansas State Representative Brandon Woodard to try to sell his state to the caller. At the top of this list of the midwestern state's redemptive qualities: Kansas is only 3 hours away from everywhere else! So, they've got that going for them. A woman is horrified that her husband wants to "suckle" her breasts as if she were lactating. "Just one time?" he begs. On the Magnum, Dan gushingly chats with public health super-hero Dr. Demetre Daskalakis. The dreamy Deputy Commissioner for Disease Control at the NYC Health Department is responsible for some of the most honest, rational, pro-sex messaging coming out of New York City, and Dan is nothing less than star-struck. Listen in. And, a woman with step-children found herself watching some step-mom porn. And she liked it! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? 206-302-2064   voicemail@savagelovecast.com This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep-the best mattress for your individualized comfort. Right now, get up to $200 off ALL mattress orders at . This episode is brought to you by Allform- premium, customizable sofas and chairs shipped right to your door. For 20% off your perfect sofa, go to . This episode of the Savage Lovecast is brought to you by Blue Apron. Check out this week’s menu at  

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "What Does This Mean?" by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight. This episode was recorded for May 31, 2020. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

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Privacy Concerns Mount as Coronavirus Spreads Around the world, privacy advocates are sounding the alarm on heightened surveillance measures that have popped up amid the ongoing pandemic.  Senator Bernie Sanders is Out of the Race. What Does This Mean for November? Vice President Joe Biden is likely to become the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidential race. In New Jersey, COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise The Takeaway speaks to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy about how COVID-19 is playing out in his state.  Nightly Gratitude and Applause for Health Care Workers Around the World All over the world, people have been clapping and cheering for health care workers in a nightly ritual to celebrate those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Number of COVID-19 Deaths in New York City May Actually Be Even Greater Than Reported A significant rise in the number of at-home deaths suggests that the city is not counting everyone dying from COVID-19. Alan Yang and Tzi Ma Peel Back the Layers of an Immigrant's Story in 'Tigertail' Alan Yang is best known as the co-creator of 'Master of None,' but for 'Tigertail,' his first film as a writer and director, he decided to tell a more dramatic personal story.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul, pastors Bradley Schmeling, Javen Swanson, Lois Pallmeyer discuss the Gospel reading assigned for the Fourth Sunday in Lent: John 9:1-41. The pastors provide background for each biblical reading, share their personal reactions to the lesson, and apply the reading to life experience. On this episode the pastors welcome special guest Katie LeClair, Youth Director at Gloria Dei and first returing guest in What Does This Mean history! This discussion is designed to help parishioners listen to Sunday readings with more depth and understanding. Music by Paul Damico-Carper. Find Gloria Dei online at gloriadeistpaul.org. This podcast is recorded and produced at the St Paul studios of MN Podcasting, who can be found online at mnpodcasting.com.Support the show (https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRgUNx35CsBiaakarJhCkWQmhjXsUKRLlmI4vCU4-rZZZ2EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouRt5J25pcb1ibj3rO2hQSes=&ver=3)

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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul pastors Bradley Schmeling, Javen Swanson, Lois Pallmeyer discuss the weekly Bible readings. This is the last episode of season two of What Does This Mean and season two has been so fun because we invited a special guest every week to come in and ask questions of the pastors and share their personal stories and insights into the readings for that week. On this episode we revisit three guests we’ve welcomed over the course of season two: During the first segment, Paul Damico-Carper, the Assistant Director of Music at Gloria Dei, will discuss Genesis chapter 32, verses 22 through 31; In the second segment, Katie LeClair, the Gloria Dei Youth Director, will discuss Ephesians chapter 1, verses 11 through 23; And for the last segment of this episode Gloria Dei member and Treasurer Ben Finkelstein will discuss Matthew chapter 3, verses 13 through 17. Join us this during the season of lent 2020 for season number 3 of What Does This Mean. This discussion is designed to help parishioners listen to Sunday readings with more depth and understanding. Music by Paul Damico-Carper. Find Gloria Dei online at gloriadeistpaul.org. This podcast is recorded and produced at the St Paul studios of MN Podcasting, who can be found online at mnpodcasting.com.Support the show (https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRgUNx35CsBiaakarJhCkWQmhjXsUKRLlmI4vCU4-rZZZ2EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouRt5J25pcb1ibj3rO2hQSes=&ver=3)

Get this weeks Canonical Chronicle slide deck: http://email.typeamedia.net/ A free information pack with all this weeks search news, google updates and insider tips to circulate round your team to keep them informed. TOPIC 0:16 New Product Based Reporting inside Google Search Console 1:16 Bug Inside Search Console - which meant that between November 14th and 19th image click and CTR data was lost - Has Now Been Fixed. 2:23 Rich Answers and Image Carousels are showing up more and more in mobile SERPs study shows 2:50 What Does This Mean for Mobile SEO? 4:16 Google is showing Comparison Ads for Car Rental Prices. 5:09 New Feature Allows You to Follow Local Guides on peoples' GMB profiles. ✉️ Sign up to the weekly search newsletter: https://email.typeamedia.net

Deuteronomy 6:1–25I. Hear, O Israel – 1-9II. Take Care, O Israel – 10-19III. What Does This Mean, O Israel – 20-25

On episode 191 of the BSP, I analyze the $170M FTC fine of YouTube, what kind of changes are being made to youtube to comply with this ruling, how it affects you as a creator, and what really bothers me about the entire process.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506   Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro   00:52 - Update to “Commercially Viable” YouTube Terms of Service 02:40 - What is COPPA 04:03 - How is COPPA Changing YouTube? 05:32 - What is Content for Kids? 07:36 - How old is a “kid”? 08:46 - How Will Kid Focussed Channels be Affected?  10:23 - What if you Incorrectly Label Videos? 13:38 - Most Important Thing to Remember About COPPA Law on YouTube 14:57 - What Does This Mean for You as a Creator?  18:27 - What Bothers me About These Changes!  YouTube’s COPPA Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JzXiSkoFKw Is Your Content for Kids: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9528076?hl=en CNBC FTC Settlement Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WMe1VbGxqg FTC Fine: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions Tube Filter COPPAcalypse: https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/11/05/youtube-coppa-adpocalypse-ftc-rules-demonetizing-child-directed/ 27:01 - WYHTS: Thanks for Helping Make a Purchase 28:35 - WYHTS: Giveaway Channels Will Get the Hammer 30:15 - WYHTS: YouTube is Unfairly Blamed? 31:49 - WYHTS: Tutorial Videos will Disappear from YouTube 33:49 - WYHTS: What Happened to the Pod Critique & Editing Video? 35:09 - WYHTS: “Commercially Viable” is not new in Google’s TOS! 37:15 - Ask Bandrew 38:18 - Voice Submission #1 39:03 - Do I Enjoy Seasonal Coffee Drinks? 40:56 - Voice Submission #2 41:20 - What Got Me Into Punk Bands? 46:38 - Outro

TODAY’S SERMON NOTES ROMANS 5:17 AMP For if because of one man’s trespass (Adam’s original lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing GRACE (unmerited favor) and the free GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS [putting them into right standing with Himself] REIGN AS KINGS IN LIFE through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).   CONSIDER THE QUESTION: If God delegated His rule on earth to His people, and His people are delinquent to those responsibilities, how much pain and sorrow have we unduly endured? How much of our understanding of God has been skewed?   WHAT IS SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY? The responsibility to rightfully govern and enforce justice.   WHAT DO WE HAVE AUTHORITY OVER?  1.   DEMONS 2.   SICKNESS & DISEASE 3.   NATURAL RESOURCES (BREAD, FISH, WINE, FINANCES) 4.   INANIMATE OJBECTS (FIG TREE) 5.   PHYSICAL THREATS (TERROR, NATURAL DISASTERS) 6.   ANYTHING WE ARE REDEEMED FROM (DUET 28)   PREVIOUS WEEKS: 1.   God’s Practical Sovereignty (Sept 8) 2.   The Origins of Evil (Sept 15) 3.   The Nature of Process Laws (Sept 22) 4.   Activating Spiritual Authority (Sept 29) 5.   The Authority in Declarations and Decrees (Oct 6) pointe.info/sermons-archives   TODAY: THE POWER OF THE NAME OF JESUS!   COLOSSIANS 3:17 NKJV And WHATEVER YOU DO in word or deed, [DO] ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.   WHAT DOES THIS MEAN, “TO DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS?” __________  TO DO ALL UNDER AND WITH THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS!   DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN POSSESS THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE OF SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY?   ACTS 2:16, 21 NKJV (Peter said) But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ... 21 And it shall come to pass [That] WHOEVER calls on the NAME OF THE LORD Shall be SAVED.' JOHN 14:9-18 AMP Jesus replied, …10 What I am telling you I do not say on MY OWN AUTHORITY and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the (His) WORKS (His own MIRACLES, DEEDS OF POWER). 11… [If you cannot trust Me, at least let THESE WORKS THAT I DO IN MY FATHER’S NAME convince you.] 12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself BE ABLE TO DO THE THINGS THAT I DO; and he will do EVEN GREATER THINGS than these, because I go to the Father. 13 And I will do [I Myself will grant] whatever you ASK IN MY NAME [as presenting all that I Am], so that the Father may be glorified and extolled in (through) the Son. 14 [Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] WHATEVER YOU SHALL ASK IN MY NAME [as presenting all that I Am]. MARK 16:15-20 NKJV And He (Jesus) said to them, "GO into all the world and preach the gospel … 17 "And THESE SIGNS will follow those who believe: In MY NAME they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 "they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." ACTS 3:2, 6-8, 11-12, 16 NKJV And a certain MAN LAME from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; ... 6 Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth, RISE UP AND WALK." 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted [him] up, and immediately his FEET AND ANKLE BONES RECEIVED STRENGTH. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them--walking, leaping, and praising God. ... 11 Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon's, greatly amazed. 12 So when Peter saw [it], he responded to the people: "Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently AT US, as though by OUR OWN POWER or GODLINESS we had made this man walk? ... 16 "And HIS NAME, through FAITH IN HIS NAME, has MADE THIS MAN STRONG, whom you see and know.   They preached in the name of Jesus. (Acts 5:40; 9:27) They led people to Christ’s salvation through the name of Jesus (Acts 4:12) They were baptized in the name of Jesus (Acts2:38; 8:16; 19:5) They were filled with the Spirit in the name of Jesus (Mark 16:17, 18) They healed the sick in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:6) They had signs and wonders in the name of Jesus (Acts 4:30) They cast out devils in the name of Jesus (Acts 16:18) They risked their lives for the name of Jesus (Acts 15:26; 21:13 ) They made the name of Jesus famous (Acts 19:17)   WHEN TO USE THE JESUS NAME! ALL PRAYER (FOR ANYTHING – FOOD TO INTERCESSIONS)  ______________ DECLARING/DECREEING AUTHORITY OVER ANYTHING (THE DEVIL) (CIRCUMSTANCES) (RESOURCES) (MIRACLES)   CHRISTIANS, THE LEAST TO THE GREATEST, HAVE THE RIGHTS AND THE PRIVILEGES TO USE THE NAME OF JESUS!

In 2019, Cornerstone Church is reading through the entire Bible. Our weekly sermons come from our daily readings. To join the YOB Experience, visit CornerstoneTulsa.org and click on "Year of the Bible." Today's sermon is called "What Does This Mean?" and focuses on the Day of Pentecost and the person of the Holy Spirit. It was preached live by Jason Jackson, friend of Cornerstone and associate pastor at New Life Downtown in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Basic Elements of ChristianityWhat does this mean? Joined with us in the studio is Pastor Jon Koegle to discuss five of the basic elements of Christianity. The Blood Trail and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.For more information connect with me on social media:Facebook = https://www.Facebook.com/ChrisBuscher87Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/pastor_chri...Apple Podcast = https://apple.co/2FjbES2

A sermon by The Rev. Franklyn C. Pottorff entitled "What Does This Mean?".

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What Does This Mean?

Our yearly traditional E3 predictions continue with much fun to be had this year with Ash, Dylan and Ciaran all somewhat taking it more serious than past years. Who will win, who will lose?—INTRO—00:10 - Hello 01:00 - On The Show This Week —THE NEWS—01:45 - Death Stranding Reveal, Closes Any Chance Of Sony State of Play E3?10:05 - Call of Duty Getting Revealed Ahead Of E315:15 - EA Reveals Their EA Play Streams 20:00 - Simpsons Panel At E3, What Does This Mean?23:30 - Ubisoft Pass Service Seems To Leak28:05 - Roller Derby Game, Roller Champions Leaks Ahead Of E331:50 - Avengers Game Confirmed To Be At Square Enix Presentation —MAIN TOPIC—33:50 - Our E3 2019 Predictions Intro36:40 - E3 General Predictions 46:00 - Ubisoft Conference Predictions 53:35 - Bethesda Conference Predictions 01:02:50 - Square Enix Presentation Predictions 01:14:30 - Nintendo Presentation Predictions 01:21:35 - Xbox Conference Predictions 01:35:00 - Get Hyped Moments —OUTRO—01:40:00 - Wrap-Up01:41:45 - Ad Read01:42:13 - The Bit Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Death Stranding Release Date Trailer - Youtube‘E3 2019 Press Conference & Showcase Times’ - Explosion Network‘Ubisoft Pass May Have Accidental Leaked On Ubisoft Store’ - IGNSimpsons At E3 - Twitter‘Roller Champions Game From Ubisoft Reportedly Leaked Ahead of E3’ - DualShockersAvengers at E3 - TwitterArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

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  CHRISTMAS BREAD . . . Jesus is the bread of life.   WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? . . . Jesus is God’s gracious provision for our salvation. The bread of life, Jesus, is essential for eternal life. “For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”  John 6:33   This bread of life is not worked for, it is received by faith. “Then they said to Him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’  Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.’”  John 6:28-29    Jesus is God’s gracious provision for the spiritually hungry The bread of life, Jesus, is the sustaining source of our life.   “I AM the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.”  John 6:35   “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.  If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.  And the bread I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.”  John 6:51   “This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like the bread the fathers ate and died.  Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.”  John 6:58    WHAT’S THE POINT? . . . Don’t waste your life on that which will never satisfy what your soul craves. “Do not labor for food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on Him God the Father has set His seal.”  John 6:27

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Welcome back to our new series entitled Looking to Next Year.  Today, we want to look at a well-known college recruitment practice and its ramifications.  That practice is the visiting of high schools by college admissions staff.  Maybe our discussion today won’t come as a surprise to you; but, whether it does or doesn’t, it’s a sad commentary on the U.S. in 2018.    1. A New Study Just a few episodes ago, we quoted from an article in Inside Higher Ed by Scott Jaschik, and today we find ourselves doing that again.  This article is forebodingly titled “Where Colleges Recruit . . . and Where They Don’t."  Here is the story: [F]or many colleges, reaching out to students in person at high school events is a key part of the recruitment process. And even for the [elite colleges], this is an important part of outreach and regularly results in applications from those who might not have otherwise applied. But where do the [colleges] go to recruit? A new study being presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association suggests that these visits favor those who attend high schools where family income is high. And these high schools are likely to be whiter than the population as a whole. Two of the researchers--Ozan Jaquette, an assistant professor of education at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Karina Salazar, a doctoral candidate at the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Arizona--published a summary of their findings in The New York Times. (quoted from the article) So, let’s look at that opinion piece in The Times by Mr. Jaquette and Ms. Salazar.  They wrote about their findings, based on data from college visits--not any other kinds of student recruitment--made in 2017 by 150 colleges.  Here are some of those findings in their own words: The clearest finding from our study is that public high schools in more affluent neighborhoods receive more visits than those in less affluent areas. Only about a third of households across the country earn more than $100,000 annually, but nearly half of high schools receiving visits by private colleges and universities were in neighborhoods where average incomes were higher. Connecticut College visited neighborhoods with an average median household income of $121,578. Private colleges also disproportionately visited private high schools over public high schools. Andy Strickler, dean of admissions at Connecticut College, said the school targets high schools that have historically provided students, or other schools that have a similar profile. He said there was a good reason Connecticut College doesn’t always visit other areas: “There’s a trend for these students to stay closer to home for college.” (quoted from the opinion piece) I get that colleges understandably visit high schools that have sent students in the past or schools with demographic characteristics like those high schools.  I get that colleges need to recruit as cost-effectively as possible.  I get that kids in high schools in less affluent neighborhoods probably do “stay closer to home for college,” for better or worse.  But I still am a bit disappointed by all of it.  Nonetheless, let’s not single out Connecticut College.  There is a chart in the opinion piece that shows that plenty of other colleges do exactly the same thing--that is, visit high schools in neighborhoods with higher median incomes than high schools they don’t visit.  And, what’s worse, lots of those colleges are public universities.  Let’s look back at what Mr. Jaquette and Ms. Salazar write about that: While public research universities visited rich and poor neighborhoods nearly equally when recruiting in their home states, they visited the same affluent high schools targeted by private colleges when recruiting elsewhere. Most public colleges also visited far more high schools out of state than in-state. The median income of areas where the University of Pittsburgh recruited out of state, for example, was $114,000, compared with $63,000 for areas that were not visited. . . . The attention public universities lavish on wealthy out-of-state schools is a response to state policy. Over the past decade, many states have cut funding for higher education, forcing public universities to become more dependent on tuition revenue. Research shows that public universities responded by enrolling more out-of-state students, who often pay two to three times more than state residents. And of course, only well-off students can afford that. . . . In their out-of-state visits, our data also suggest, public universities were more likely to visit predominantly white public high schools than nonwhite schools with similar levels of academic achievement. For example, [in the Boston metropolitan area], the University of Colorado Boulder visited Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, which is 88 percent white and has about 154 students with proficient math scores, according to the federal Department of Education. But it did not visit Brockton High School, where just 21 percent of students are white but about 622 students have proficient math scores. “In order to be good stewards of our funding, we consistently recruit at schools that have historically given us applications,” said Colleen Newman, admissions director at Boulder. “Given our limited funding, we are unable to expand our traditional recruitment efforts to all regions and all high schools that have academically talented students.” (quoted from the opinion piece) Well, as loyal listeners know, I love recommending Boulder.  I think it is friendly to students from the East Coast and a great all-around university.  But I have to admit that I am not crazy about this recruitment strategy, though I understand the reasoning, of course.  Here are some more things I did not know, however.  I guess that I might have figured this out if I had thought about it, but I just never did.  I am wondering how much you have thought about this, parents.  Listen up: Colleges don’t treat recruitment lightly. It’s big business for colleges and the firms they hire. Most colleges identify prospects by purchasing lists of students and their backgrounds from the testing agencies College Board and ACT. They can also hire enrollment management consulting firms, which integrate data from the university with data on schools and communities. This helps them decide which schools should be visited and which should be targeted with emails and brochures. One consulting firm we spoke with even knows information about individual students such as their family income and net worth, and the value of their home. If colleges have all this data, why aren’t they better at targeting talented poor students and students of color? The most common explanation is that there aren’t enough of them applying (the so-called achievement gap). Another explanation we hear is that talented students don’t apply because they don’t have the right guidance (called “under-matching”). . . .   Our data [suggest] universities are determined to court wealthier students over others, and they expend substantial resources identifying and reaching them.  There are many students from poor communities who get excellent grades but end up going to a community college because no one bothers looking for them. If colleges are serious about increasing socioeconomic and racial diversity, they should look for merit everywhere, not just in wealthy, white communities. (quoted from the opinion piece)  It’s hard to disagree with that conclusion.  It’s especially hard to disagree with that conclusion for public universities, which have a mission to serve the taxpayers in their own states.  It’s concerning that public universities might be pricing themselves out of the market for the students who need them most in their home states--or even for the students who need them most from other states.  In putting together his article, Mr. Jaschik corresponded with Mr. Jaquette about his study.  Here is part of that correspondence:  Jaquette, via email, said there is a contradiction between colleges’ statements that they are doing everything possible to recruit low-income, disadvantaged students and the findings of the new study. “Scholarship on organizational behavior--on all types of organizations--finds that organizations publicly adopt goals demanded by the external environment,” he said. “But these public statements are poor indicators of actual organizational priorities. How they spend real resources is a better indicator.” (quoted in the article) In other words, colleges might say that they are looking hard to bring in more low-income students because it is the politically correct, or even morally correct, thing to say.  However, their actions (in this case, their spending habits) speak louder than words.                                                                          2. What Does This Mean for You So, what does this mean for you?  Possibly nothing, if you live in a relatively affluent neighborhood and your kid attends a high school with relatively affluent classmates.  The chances are good that college recruiters are going to come calling both now and in the fall. But if you don’t live in a relatively affluent neighborhood and your kid does not attend a high school with relatively affluent classmates, the chances are good that you are going to have to look harder to investigate colleges and make your kid known to them.  It might mean that you will need to visit colleges in order to get colleges to notice your kid (although I wish you didn’t have to until after your kid is accepted and you all are trying to make a final decision).  Oh, unless you live in one of the places identified in a 2012 study by Caroline M. Hoxby and Christopher Avery and cited by Mr. Jaschik in his article: [The study] found a tendency by colleges to recruit only at high schools where they will find a critical mass of talented low-income students and not the many others where academic achievement may be more rare. The high schools having success at placing students in competitive colleges are in large metropolitan areas (generally from 15 cities) and their students are “far from representative” of the academic talent among low-income students, the authors write.  So it’s not that colleges don’t recruit at low-income high schools, but they favor the magnet over the typical high school--even though there are many students with ability who do not attend magnet high schools. (quoted from the article) Indeed there are, and your kid might be one of them.  3. Happy Memorial Day Well, it’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is just around the corner.  We are going to celebrate next week, but we will be back with you on May 31with the best episode we have ever done.  Stay tuned! Find our books on Amazon! 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It can be so tough to find the time to study God's Word, and dig in deeper, when you feel like you have no time!  You might be in a season of little kids, you might be suffering through a sickness, you might be working long hours, and/or you are just finding it hard to focus in busy times. In today's episode we are going to chat all about how to go deeper in God's Word...even when you have no time!  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Deeper Bible Study with Little Time  Where do you start?  If you have never done so - read the entire Bible cover to cover. It can be in 90 days, it can be in a year. But start in Genesis and read through to Revelation.   A neat way to do this is by reading it chronologically. The You Version Bible app has a chronological plan you can select which will give you your readings each day. You can also download a PDF here that you can print out and keep in your Bible.  First Reading, then Interpretation  We can't just skip straight to the application because often, we will be misunderstanding what the text actually means. We can't apply the text and the meaning to our own lives until we know what God originally meant to the original hearers of the Word.  We need to remember that the Bible is a book about God, not about ourselves. When we read looking for ourselves in the text first, we are missing the most important point.  “If I read the Bible looking for myself in the text before I look for God there, I may indeed learn that I should not be selfish. I may even try harder not to be selfish. But until I see my selfishness through the lens of the utter unselfishness of God, I have not properly understood its sinfulness. The Bible is a book about God. As Moses would learn during the Exodus, who he was bore no impact on the outcome of his situation. Who God was made all the difference.” – Women of the Word, page 27 Getting Started:  1) Look at the bigger picture "Our purpose in studying must be to look for that Big Story each time we go to the Scriptures. We must study asking not just what a particular portion of Scripture wants to tell us, but how that portion of Scripture is telling us the Big Story of the Bible as a whole. Studying the Bible with purpose means keeping its overarching message in view at all times, whether we are in the Old Testament or the New, whether we are in the Minor Prophets or the Gospels. In order to do this, we must "zoom out" from any one particular book or passage and gain an appreciation for how it plays its part in unfolding the Big Story."- Women of the Word, page 51 2) Study with perspective  Questions to ask when studying:  Who Wrote It? When was it written? To whom was it written? In what style was it written? Why was it written? 5 Steps to Deeper Bible Study  1) Read the text Jen recommends you print out the passage so you can mark it up, write question marks, and even write "WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?" 2) Read repetitively "The historical, cultural, and linguistic gap that exists between the Bible and its modern-day reader makes repetitive reading a critical tool in our attempts ot build comprehension. Simply put, we are probably not going to catch what the author intended to communicate in one reading. The first step in comprehending a text is reading it several times from start to finish. We wouldn't expect to read once through a scene in Shakespeare's King Lear and come away with a clear understanding of what it says. Nor should we expect to be able to do so with the Bible." - Women of the Word, page 91 3) Read once and then begin annotating the text Jen suggests that after your first read through, you then begin marking up the text.

It can be so tough to find the time to study God's Word, and dig in deeper, when you feel like you have no time!  You might be in a season of little kids, you might be suffering through a sickness, you might be working long hours, and/or you are just finding it hard to focus in busy times. In today's episode we are going to chat all about how to go deeper in God's Word...even when you have no time!  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Deeper Bible Study with Little Time  Where do you start?  If you have never done so - read the entire Bible cover to cover. It can be in 90 days, it can be in a year. But start in Genesis and read through to Revelation.   A neat way to do this is by reading it chronologically. The You Version Bible app has a chronological plan you can select which will give you your readings each day. You can also download a PDF here that you can print out and keep in your Bible.  First Reading, then Interpretation  We can't just skip straight to the application because often, we will be misunderstanding what the text actually means. We can't apply the text and the meaning to our own lives until we know what God originally meant to the original hearers of the Word.  We need to remember that the Bible is a book about God, not about ourselves. When we read looking for ourselves in the text first, we are missing the most important point.  “If I read the Bible looking for myself in the text before I look for God there, I may indeed learn that I should not be selfish. I may even try harder not to be selfish. But until I see my selfishness through the lens of the utter unselfishness of God, I have not properly understood its sinfulness. The Bible is a book about God. As Moses would learn during the Exodus, who he was bore no impact on the outcome of his situation. Who God was made all the difference.” – Women of the Word, page 27 Getting Started:  1) Look at the bigger picture "Our purpose in studying must be to look for that Big Story each time we go to the Scriptures. We must study asking not just what a particular portion of Scripture wants to tell us, but how that portion of Scripture is telling us the Big Story of the Bible as a whole. Studying the Bible with purpose means keeping its overarching message in view at all times, whether we are in the Old Testament or the New, whether we are in the Minor Prophets or the Gospels. In order to do this, we must "zoom out" from any one particular book or passage and gain an appreciation for how it plays its part in unfolding the Big Story."- Women of the Word, page 51 2) Study with perspective  Questions to ask when studying:  Who Wrote It? When was it written? To whom was it written? In what style was it written? Why was it written? 5 Steps to Deeper Bible Study  1) Read the text Jen recommends you print out the passage so you can mark it up, write question marks, and even write "WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?" 2) Read repetitively "The historical, cultural, and linguistic gap that exists between the Bible and its modern-day reader makes repetitive reading a critical tool in our attempts ot build comprehension. Simply put, we are probably not going to catch what the author intended to communicate in one reading. The first step in comprehending a text is reading it several times from start to finish. We wouldn't expect to read once through a scene in Shakespeare's King Lear and come away with a clear understanding of what it says. Nor should we expect to be able to do so with the Bible." - Women of the Word, page 91 3) Read once and then begin annotating the text Jen suggests that after your first read through, you then begin marking up the text.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Jim Stobinski, CEO at The Competency and Credentialing Institute.  Jim has in excess of 25 years’ experience in the operating room with work roles which have included janitor, orderly, staff nurse and a variety of supervisory positions. His education includes a diploma of nursing from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and a BSN and MSN from East Carolina University. He earned his PhD in International Health Research from Touro University International in June of 2011 for a study of competency and skill acquisition in perioperative nurses. In 2014 he was one of the authors of a research study published in the AORN Journal regarding the correlation between perioperative nursing characteristics and nursing sensitive outcomes for surgical patients. Segment 1 - 04:09 About The Competency and Credentialing Institute Operating Room Certifications Impact of Value Based Purchasing Segment 2 - 19:34 Surgical Site Infection Studies Early Studies on Certification and Staffing Complications Collecting and Connecting Data from Various Sources Segment 3 - 36:53 What Does This Mean for CS/SPD Professionals? The Future of Certification The Perceived Value of Certification Tool Join us next week when our guest will be Stephen Kovach, Director of Education at Healthmark Industries. #beyondclean Click Here For More Info On The Perceived Value of Certification Tool Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher  

Today’s episode in our series Researching College Options focuses on a trend in college enrollment that you might have missed entirely. But if you have a son at home, it might be of particular interest to you--especially if your son is in the early days of high school (or even younger!).  1. A Quick Historical Look at Men in College Let’s look back for a moment at the history of male students in U.S. colleges. We wrote about this back in our first book, How To Find the Right College: A Workbook for Parents of High School Students, when we discussed the very real college option for your teenager of attending a single-sex institution vs. a coeducational institution. Here is what we said then:  Colleges and universities that were started in America’s earliest days were all institutions for men. They were all single-sex institutions then. Seven of the eight well-known Ivy League institutions served only male students when they were founded in the 1600s and 1700s: the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale. Among the Ivies, only Cornell, the youngest of the Ivies, was founded as a co-educational university, which took as its mission from its first day to enroll both men and women.  As time went on, many Ivies created a “sister” school for women: the University of Pennsylvania had its College for Women, Columbia had Barnard, Brown had Pembroke, and Harvard had Radcliffe. Of these, only Barnard remains. The tradition of single-sex colleges is particularly strong in the Northeast, perhaps because that is where so many of our country’s oldest higher education institutions are located. In addition to Barnard, women’s colleges in the Northeast include Bryn Mawr College, Mount Holyoke College, Simmons College, Smith College, and Wellesley College. But there are well-known women’s colleges located in other regions of the U.S. as well—like Mills College and Scripps College in California, Stephens College in Missouri, Hollins University and Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, Saint Mary’s College (the sister school of the University of Notre Dame) in Indiana, and Agnes Scott College and Spelman College in Georgia. Spelman has the distinction of also being an excellent HBCU. Interestingly and for whatever reason (probably rooted in financial issues), some of these women’s colleges now allow men to enroll in their graduate programs only, thus maintaining the traditional women’s college atmosphere for their undergraduate residential students. Today, there are just over 40 women’s colleges in the U.S. Oddly, only a handful of men’s colleges remain, perhaps partly because now there are actually more women than men going to college. The men’s college you have most likely heard of is Morehouse College, which is an academically rigorous HBCU located in Georgia and which is the men’s counterpart to Spelman. Morehouse has a roster of famous alumni, ranging from Martin Luther King, Jr., to Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee. Here are two more appealing men’s colleges: Hampden-Sydney College, which was founded in 1775 in Virginia and has a long and fascinating history (Patrick Henry and James Madison were among its first Trustees); and Wabash College, which is located in Indiana and was cited in the book Colleges That Change Lives as an institution that is successful in creating engaged students, who become leaders in their chosen fields. While most single-sex institutions have opened their doors to the opposite sex over the years and especially in the past 50 years, those that remain carry on a tradition that their graduates wholeheartedly support. Some of their graduates--and indeed their families--believe that students can focus better on their studies when they are not being distracted by social interactions with the opposite sex in the classroom. Some of their graduates believe that students will develop a stronger sense of community and camaraderie with their classmates in single-sex institutions. Some of their graduates appreciate the histories and philosophies of these institutions--especially perhaps graduates of women’s colleges who feel that they are better supported as young women and are encouraged to set and pursue whatever education and career goals they can imagine for themselves. Clearly, there are great reasons for your teenager to choose to apply to and attend a single-sex institution, as we have said before, but there are also great reasons for your teenager to choose a coeducational institution. What is happening now, however, is that some coeducational institutions--institutions that some students chose to attend precisely because they were coeducational--are losing their balance between male and female students in a way that no one would have predicted 40 years ago. Let’s look at why. 2. Male College Enrollment Today  In a very interesting August article, which you should read in its entirety in The Hechinger Report (which also appeared in The Atlantic), reporter Jon Marcus gave us these facts and figures: Where men once went to college in proportions far higher than women--58 percent to 42 percent as recently as the 1970s--the ratio has now almost exactly reversed. This fall, women will comprise more than 56 percent of students on campuses nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Some 2.2 million fewer men than women will be enrolled in college this year. And the trend shows no sign of abating. By 2026, the department estimates, 57 percent of college students will be women. . . . Reeling from a years-long decline in overall enrollment, colleges and universities nationwide are vying for all the students they can get, and suddenly paying new attention to bolstering the number of men who apply. (quoted from the article) At this point, I think we might say either “You’ve come a long way, baby” to any young women in the audience or “Where will it end?” Of course, for many years, we lived in a world where more males than females went to college, so is it a problem if those figures are now reversed? Maybe not, unless you have a son at home, and you are wondering if this trend will affect him--either positively or negatively--as he looks toward college and his future. 3. Is College Too Late To Fix This? The Hechinger Report article goes on to explain some likely causes for the state of male college enrollment. Marcus reports: Though advocates complain that few in higher education are doing enough to keep those men who do get there from leaving, there’s consensus that men’s reluctance to enroll in the first place isn’t necessarily the colleges’ fault. The problem has its origins as early as primary school, only to be fueled later on by economic forces that discourage men from believing a degree is worth the time and money. “It’s funny that it’s the colleges that are finally seeing this issue and trying to resolve it,” said Patrick Maloney, president of the Nativity School, a Jesuit Catholic middle school in the central Massachusetts city of Worcester that tries to aim low-income boys toward college. That’s because, by the time students reach college age, Maloney said, “It’s way too late. You’ve already lost them. Maybe [admissions officers] should be going into middle schools and [should] start talking to fifth-graders about the benefits of college education.” Or even earlier than that. The “anti-school, anti-education sentiment” in boys has roots in kindergarten, when they’re slower to learn to read than girls, said Jim Shelley, manager of the Men’s Resource Center at Lakeland Community College in Ohio. Girls at the primary and secondary level worldwide far outperform boys in reading, according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development. That disparity continues until, “by eighth or ninth grade, boys have lost interest,” Shelley said. (quoted from the article) All this is likely true, but none of it accounts for the decline in male college enrollment. Why? Because I believe all of this was true 40 years ago when there were more male than female students in colleges. With that said, we will, nonetheless, underline the importance of not waiting till high school to engage actively about college-going with any younger children you have at home. For many students in high schools my nonprofit organization has evaluated, it is clear that they gave up on the goal of pursuing a college education much earlier, just as the article says. I believe that this is especially--and unfortunately--true for low-income students in urban school districts. And here are some additional issues that are concerning if you have a son at home, according to this article: Men who do enroll in college, at whatever age, are more likely than women to drop out, and they graduate at lower rates, the Education Department reports. That’s one thing universities and colleges can address directly, but generally don’t, Shelley, [manager of the Men’s Resource Center at Lakeland Community College], said. Through 21 years running one of the few campus support centers exclusively for men, he said, “I’ve thought it can only get better. But it just has gone nowhere. Not only are there not programs like ours that are supportive of male students, but at most college campuses the attitude is that men are the problem versus men have problems, too. . . .” Meanwhile, boys in many American communities don’t see male role models who have been to college and succeeded, said Keith Bullock at Kentucky’s Berea College (56 percent female). Bullock is coordinator of programs to support male students, many of them from Appalachia. “They don’t have those examples of doctors and lawyers and professionals.” . . . The male students under his care are black, white and Hispanic, Bullock said, and they all face similar pressures. He escorts them to the counseling and advising offices and texts them every day to make sure they get to class on time and know when tests are scheduled. “My guys,” he calls them. He also works with them on study habits and time management. “It’s very challenging. It’s very emotional. Sometimes I’m hugging them up and there’s times when I feel I have to curse them out.” (quoted from the article) 4. What Does This Mean for You?  So, if you have a son at home, perhaps The Hechinger Report article has given you some new perspectives and some new facts to think with. But there is also some information here for those of you with a daughter at home. As we said in our new book, How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students, the gender breakdown on a college campus is one thing prospective applicants might want to consider. And now that we know that male students are sometimes in shorter supply than you might have expected, I am glad that we included a question about gender breakdown on the College Profile Worksheet. We give the Worksheet to students to complete for colleges they are interested in applying to (it is found at the end of our book). Here is some of what we wrote in the new book: If you look at the enrollment statistics for many colleges, you will notice that some are split pretty evenly between male and female students (say, 46 percent vs. 54 percent), while others are way out of balance (say, 30 percent vs. 70 percent). Sometimes colleges that are out of balance can be explained by their history (for example, they were once women’s colleges) or by the types of majors they are best known for (given that some majors, unfortunately, continue to attract more students of one gender). If you want a college to reflect the general undergraduate college student population, it is interesting to note that enrollment figures overall in the fall of 2014 showed that 56 percent of undergraduate students were female. So, if a college is better balanced than that (in other words, closer to 50–50), it might well be working hard to achieve that balance.   Let’s look at a few examples. Carleton College (a great private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota) is 53 percent female and 47 percent male. Carleton is working at it, we would say. Oddly enough, the gigantic University of Minnesota (the excellent public flagship university in the Twin Cities) gets even closer--at 51 percent female and 49 percent male. Not too far away, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (a Wisconsin college that specializes in engineering and technical subjects, though not exclusively) posts a 24 percent female and 76 percent male enrollment--for perhaps obvious reasons. So, if gender balance at a college is important to your teenager, you all should check it out for each college on your teenager’s list. If you have never thought about it, you should think about it now. By the way, as we said in our new book, “we have not yet seen data reported and presented across colleges on enrollment of students with gender identities other than male and female. However, if you are looking for a college that is particularly accepting of more diverse gender identities, that is a topic that can and should be pursued by looking further on the college’s website and by calling the Admission Office and asking about relevant data and policies.” Find our books on Amazon! How To Find the Right College: A Workbook for Parents of High School Students (available as a Kindle ebook and in paperback) How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students (available in paperback) Ask your questions or share your feedback by... Leaving a comment on the show notes for this episode at http://usacollegechat.org/episode136 Calling us at (516) 900-6922 to record a question on our USACollegeChat voicemail if you want us to answer your question live on our podcast Connect with us through... 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Acts:  Advancing the Gospel Acts 2:14-41   What Does This Mean? . . .   God has poured out His Spirit for the sake of advancing the gospel through His Church. “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh . . .”  Acts 2:17   God will do something supernatural through signs and wonders on earth and in the heavens. “And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below . . .” Acts 2:19   God will draw people, by His Spirit, to be saved. “And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”  Acts 2:21   “For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him.  For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  Romans 3:10:12-13   Who Is This Lord? . . .   Jesus was the one sent by God. “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know . . .”  Acts 2:22   Jesus was God’s plan for salvation. “ . . . this Jesus delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.  God raised Him up loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for Him to be held by it.”  Acts 2:23-24   Jesus was spoken of by David. The Messiah would be resurrected and exalted. “Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that He would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption.  This Jesus, God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses.”  Acts 2:30-32   “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool.’”  Acts 2:34-35   Jesus is both Lord and Christ. “Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made Him (Jesus) both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”  Acts 2:36   What Do We Do? . . .   Respond to the conviction of the Spirit of God. “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’”  Acts 2:37  Repent of your sins and receive the gift of the Spirit. Without repentance of sin there, is no forgiveness of sin. Without the Spirit of God, there is no life.   Become identified with Christ through baptism.

Have you ever heard that old quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"?   The Email That Could Change Your Life The premise of the email was this: The author researched the top 10 starters for the Eastern and Western All-Star basketball teams to find out how much money they made this year - which came to a whopping $224 million. Not bad for 10 players. The Truth Behind All Epic Success Stories But of course, it's not quite this simple. And when you think about it, pretty quickly you can see why. What Does This Mean for You? The truth is, success isn't a one-hit wonder; it's a slow burn. Seemingly "overnight successes" are generally people who have been grinding for years before they made it big - even if it seems like it came easy. Your Next Steps As I mentioned earlier, "the success you're capable of relies on a thirst for growth, and the motivation to constantly better yourself." Secondly, you must constantly be learning and growing as a person. And the best kind of learning comes from real life experience. I hope you agree. People who should listen to this show are entrepreneurs

Today’s episode of our Colleges in the Spotlight series takes what our regular listeners will recognize as a surprising turn. You all may recall the many times we have championed the liberal arts as a great way for undergraduates to spend at least two--if not four--years. We have quoted many dignitaries from college presidents to elected Congressional leaders about the merits of liberal arts study. Let me be the first to say that I am not backing down on that. On the other hand, let me also offer a somewhat alternative view and to let you know what some colleges are doing about it. And, of course, remember to go to amazon.com and get a copy of our new book, How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students. It’s a book for your teenager to use this summer. You can go back and listen to Episodes 119 and 120 to find out what the book is all about. 1. The Problem We would like to thank John Hanc for his June 7 New York Times article, which profiled a number of colleges doing interesting work on the problem of college graduates who do not have the job skills that employers need, perhaps because their colleges did not have programs that focused sufficiently on those skills. The article quotes Gary Burtless, an economist with the Brookings Institution, as saying, on the other hand, that some higher education institutions “have their ear to the ground, they’re listening to local employers and paying attention to what they need.” Mr. Hanc’s article puts the spotlight on seven institutions and their innovative programs for closing the “skill gap,” and you should take a look at all seven. By the way, some programs are part of four-year undergraduate programs, some are part of two-year community college programs, and some are certificate programs that are not part of a two-year or four-year degree--something for everyone. But, for now, let’s put our spotlight on a handful of those institutions and programs. 2. The Innovative Programs Case Western Reserve University. Let’s start with Case Western Reserve University, a well-respected private research university in Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western enrolls almost 12,000 students, with slightly more graduate and professional students than undergraduate students. According to the article, Case Western offers 15-credit and 18-credit minors that are “responsive to changing industries and emerging technologies” and that could be “one of the more effective strategies for preparing students to enter high-demand fields” (quoted from the article). One of these minors is in applied data science. For those of you who don’t know what that is, applied data science includes skills in data management, distributed computing, informatics, and statistical analytics. (I hope that helped!) But here is some more information about the applied data science minor:  [This] Case minor has attracted students from majors like arts and sciences, engineering, business and health care. Graduates enter the market with an important and salable credential. A 2016 poll conducted by Gallup for the Business-Higher Education Forum found that 69 percent of employers expected that, by 2021, candidates with data science skills would get preference for jobs in their organizations. While that 69 percent figure might be frightening to some of us, it wasn’t frightening to Case Western, which appears to have responded effectively in order to close that skill gap for at least some of its graduates. My guess is that other minors Case Western offers close other skill gaps with equal success. You might want to go find out if your teenager is interested in a good private university in the Midwest. California Institute of Technology. Let’s turn to a program operated by the highly respected California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in cooperation with Base 11, a nonprofit that describes itself this way on its own website: “We connect employers, academic institutions, and entrepreneurial opportunities with high-potential, low-resource students who have shown interest and talent but lack the access and resources needed to realize their greatest potential.” (quoted from the website) In this joint program, community college students from across California “are mentored by Caltech graduate students through on-campus summer internships and semester-long programs.” (quoted from the article) As you might guess from the fact that the program is at Caltech, the focus of the program is on STEM fields and especially on aerospace engineering, which is a major field of employment in California. The results have been good. Interestingly, Base 11 runs similar programs in cooperation with the University of Southern California’s School of Engineering and with the University of California, Irvine (loyal listeners will remember that we spoke at length about UC Irvine and its Hispanic Serving Institution designation back in Episode 124). So kudos to you, Base 11, and to you again, UC Irvine. Lake Area Technical Institute. Awarded the Aspen Institute’s 2017 Prize for Community College Excellence, Lake Area Technical Institute (Watertown, SD) has gotten some pretty impressive results: a graduation rate that is twice the community college national average and a 99 percent job placement rate. How did that happen? Michael Cartney, president of Lake Area Technical Institute, is quoted as saying this in testimony to the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee: “Tightly knit student cohorts in clearly defined graduation paths with close connections to their industry-trained instructors has been a formula for success.” (quoted in the article)  The article goes on to say that the Lake Area Technical Institute “holds its 2,400 students accountable, as if they were in a job setting” (quoted from the article). I would actually like to know more specifics about how that is done. It strikes me as a great idea, but I would be interested in the details. And finally, there are “close ties with local and regional industry (every major, for example, has an advisory board of industry professionals).” (quoted from the article) Having industry-based advisory boards is a proud tradition typical of many high school career and technical programs as well as community college technical programs. When it works well, it makes a lot of sense. It evidently is working well at Lake Area Technical Institute. If you believe that the purpose of college is to get a job--as many people do believe these days--then this college profile has to be judged as impressive. Miami Dade College. Now let me say a word about Miami Dade College (MDC), which is an enormous public community college with seven campuses in and near Miami, Florida. MDC enrolls more than 92,000 credit students, who study for certificates, for associate’s degrees in more than 150 majors, and even for bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 majors. About 70 percent of its students are Hispanic. According to the article, MDC has an innovative new degree in data analytics, which is described this way: The program begins with a certificate in business intelligence, progresses to an associate in science in business intelligence, and culminates in a bachelor of science in data analytics. The Labor Department defines this “stackable” approach as a sequence of credentials that can be accumulated to build up students’ qualifications and help them move along a career path. “This provides flexibility for those students who might need to be in the work force while in school,” said Karen Elzey, vice president of the Business-Higher Education Forum, which was a partner in starting the program. (quoted from the article) In my own experience working with community colleges, this is the kind of program that community colleges do really well. It is also the kind of program that understands that the average age of MDC credit students is 25, with about one-third of MDC credit students 26 or older. Adult students might understandably “need to be in the work force while in school,” just as Ms. Elzey said. Nevertheless, about one-third of MDC credit students are traditional-aged college students from 18 to 20. So, students do go directly from high school. And so could your teenager, especially if you live in southern Florida. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Though I am a big fan of Ben Franklin, here is an institution that I had never heard of. Its beginnings are actually in Franklin’s 1790 will, in which he left Boston an endowment for the training of apprentices (that is, in those times, young men under 25). “I believe good apprentices are likely to make good citizens,” Franklin is quoted as writing in his will. Located in Boston’s South End, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology “offers two- and four-year degrees in high-demand fields like health information technology, computer technology and automotive technology (in the planning stages: a program in driverless-car technology).” (quoted from the article) Its graduates seem to be getting jobs. I guess Franklin would say today that college graduates who can get good jobs quickly are likely to make good citizens. Maybe this is one more good idea that Ben Franklin had more than 225 years ago. 3. What Does This Mean for You? What does all this mean for you? It means that the degree to which a college can claim to bridge the career-related skills gap that employers are finding in college graduates is one more thing to consider when looking at colleges for your teenager. This is especially true if you are looking at community colleges and associate’s degrees as the best choice for your teenager immediately after high school. If you are a regular listener, you know that we have long been concerned about the low graduation rates and low transfer rates that many community colleges post. That worry doesn’t end here. But, a community college that can show you programs that lead to good careers--along with a high percentage of students who graduate and get jobs in those fields--could be worth a serious look. 4. Happy Fourth of July! So, in honor of the Fourth of July holiday, we are going to take a break next Thursday. We hope you have a wonderful celebration over the next five or so days. And we hope that you and your high schooler at home come back ready to work because senior year is fast approaching.   Find our books on Amazon! How To Find the Right College: A Workbook for Parents of High School Students (available as a Kindle ebook and in paperback) How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students (available in paperback) Ask your questions or share your feedback by... Leaving a comment on the show notes for this episode at http://usacollegechat.org/episode126 Calling us at (516) 900-6922 to record a question on our USACollegeChat voicemail if you want us to answer your question live on our podcast Connect with us through... 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We are going to Georgia--well, not literally--in today’s episode to talk about a college that we did not include in our virtual nationwide college tour (Episodes 27 through 53), but I now wish we had. I have to admit that I did not know virtually anything about the college we are going to talk about, and that’s why Marie and I say all the time that we learn something every day while navigating the ever-changing world of college. I think this episode will be eye-opening to many of you. 1. What’s in a Headline? It all started when I read the following headline in a recent issue of The Hechinger Report: “At Georgia State, more black students graduate each year than at any U.S. college.” This excellent article, which was written by Nick Chiles and which also appeared in The Atlanta Journal Constitution, takes a close look at how one college has changed the game for many students (and not just black students) who might have found it difficult--and perhaps unfairly difficult--to get into and succeed at other colleges. You all should really go read the whole article, because I can’t do it justice without reading it aloud to you in its entirety. Mr. Chiles offers these statistics to make his case: With its jumble of slate-gray concrete buildings mixed in with the skyscrapers of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State now graduates more black students with bachelor’s degrees every year than any other nonprofit school in the United States (1,777 in 2015). That stat includes the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) like Spelman, Howard and Florida A&M. From 2003 to 2015, according to GSU, its graduation rate (finishing a bachelor’s degree within six years of starting) for African-American students rose from 29 to 57 percent. For Hispanic students, it went from 22 to 54 percent. By 2014, for lower-income students (those eligible for a federal Pell grant), it reached 51 percent--nearly the same as for non-Pell students. Its graduation rate for first-generation students went up 32 percent between 2010 and 2014. And GSU increased those percentages while also increasing its number of black, Hispanic and low-income students by 10 percent. (quoted from the article) Any way you look at it, those are some impressive statistics. This is not a new topic for USACollegeChat. We have talked in previous episodes about the shockingly low graduation rates in too many colleges, and we have talked about the scandalously low number of students of color in too many public universities. Both issues concern us. So, we are especially pleased to spotlight the work that Georgia State has been doing on both of these fronts. 2. How Georgia State Won To what does Georgia State credit its success when so many other colleges have failed? Here is what Mr. Chiles said about that: The centerpiece of GSU’s turnaround is the system it created and calls "GPS Advising." Using computer algorithms, it closely tracks student performance, and GSU’s army of advisors monitors every student’s academic output on a daily basis. If a student’s performance veers off course just a bit, counselors receive an alert. They reach out to the student to find the source of the problem. According to GSU calculations, in 2014-15 the system generated more than 43,000 individual meetings between advisors and students. In addition, knowing how frequently students drop out because they find themselves unable to cover tuition, GSU instituted a program that provides modest "retention grants" to students who are short of money. Last year it offered nearly 2,000. Another program, called "Keep HOPE Alive," helps students who have lost Georgia’s HOPE scholarship--which covers tuition costs at state institutions--re-qualify for the money by working to lift their GPAs back to the required 3.0. And for incoming [freshmen] it considers “at risk,” GSU offers an intensive seven-week summer prep program. (quoted from the article) We are sure that these ideas cost Georgia State both administrative time and money. But look at the results. And haven’t we all known kids who had a scholarship and lost it when they underperformed during that important freshman year; Marie and I certainly have. Look at the support that Georgia State provides to its students who might otherwise have dropped out and suboptimized their entire futures: black kids, Hispanic kids, low-income kids, first-generation-to-college kids, and plenty of other kids who needed just a bit of help to win. But, as Mr. Chiles goes on to say, it’s not just about these supports. It’s about the whole culture of Georgia State. Mr. Chiles continues his explanation: In interviews at Georgia State, many black students said they feel they have the best of both worlds: the black peers, support staff and cultural environment they might find at an HBCU, but the resources and the diversity of a large state school. On the weekends, GSU students said the campus feels even more like an HBCU. That’s because the number of black students who live on the downtown Atlanta campus is more than double the number of white students--2,794 black students this fall compared to 1,209 white students. Most of its 25,000 [undergraduate] students commute from nearby homes or apartments. (quoted from the article) Well, there are lots of things to comment on here. First, we have talked in previous episodes about the nurturing and supportive environment of many HBCUs and how that sometimes makes all the difference to a student, especially to a student far from home. Georgia State seems to have that environment, even though it is not an HBCU. By the way, according to College Navigator (our favorite research tool for finding out important stuff about colleges), the undergraduate student body at Georgia State is 42 percent black/African American, 27 percent white, 12 percent Asian, 9 percent Hispanic/Latino, and 10 percent everything else (Fall, 2015). Incidentally, Mr. Chiles notes that Georgia State has also recruited a large number of black administrators, advisors, and professors. According to a Georgia State administrator, 10 percent of Georgia State instructors are black--compared to only about 4 percent at other colleges that are not HBCUs. Second, we want to point out the number of black students who live on Georgia State’s campus, which is largely a commuter campus. Being able to house those students gives them all of the advantages of college life that they otherwise would not get by living at home. We should note here that, according to College Navigator, 94 percent of Georgia State students are from Georgia (Fall, 2015). If you are not from Georgia, but you are impressed by what Georgia State has done, you might think about becoming part of the out-of-staters who make the trip to Atlanta (a group that might get bigger as more and more parents around the country look at what Georgia State has accomplished). We should also say that out-of-state tuition and fees will run more than $25,000 per year, so it’s not the cheapest option you are going to find, but we do believe that you might actually get what you pay for. We should also say that the deadline for applications for next fall is not until March 1, so you still have plenty of time to take a longer look. And third, for those of you who don’t know it, Atlanta is a great city. In addition to the popular culture that is so evident there, it is home to great civic institutions, like the truly memorable National Center for Civil and Human Rights and The Carter Center (“Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.”). By the way, you can go to Georgia State’s website and take the virtual campus tour, which will give you a good idea of what its piece of Atlanta looks like. Let’s take one last look at Mr. Chiles’s well-researched article (again, please go read the whole piece, really): Bernard McCrary, director of Georgia State’s Black Student Achievement office, said it helps that many of GSU’s black staff members were the first in their families to attend college, just as he was. "I think when you have a lot of first-generation folk, these are people who understand what that struggle is like for students because they’ve gone through it or had family members go through it," McCrary said. "They get it, they understand and will do everything in their power to make sure the students they service are successful.” (quoted from the article) First, Georgia State has an Office of Black Student Achievement, which provides a wide variety of academic, support, leadership, and outreach activities, programs, and services. So, that says something about its commitment to serving its African and African-American student population. Second, the staffing of the university says something about its commitment to serving first-generation-to-college students. Giving these students role models--just like giving black students role models on its staff and faculty--is obviously intentional and should make parents of first-generation-to-college students rest a bit easier when sending their kids off to this university. Although we were not necessarily trying to champion Georgia State in this episode, but rather the kinds of successful programs and services that Georgia State has put in place for students of color and first-generation-to-college students, I guess we have ended up championing Georgia State. So, while we are at it, let’s talk about one interesting thing we noticed on its website, and that is its methods for reviewing applications. Here is what the website says: At Georgia State, we recognize that everyone is different. We give you options on how we evaluate your application because we know that every student is unique. Selecting how you would like to be reviewed as a freshman applicant is as simple as choosing which information to supply when you complete the application--skip the optional essay and letter of recommendation sections for the merit-based evaluation, or include an essay and letter(s) of recommendation to be evaluated holistically. It’s your choice; either way, we hope you choose Georgia State University. The Merit Review is based purely on your academic merits as they align with Georgia State’s admissions requirements, including your high school transcript(s) and test scores. Choosing this method of review means that you have elected not to complete the optional essay and letter of recommendation sections of the admissions application, and that you will be assessed solely on your previous academic performance and scores. If you choose this review method, Georgia State will reach out to you if any other information is necessary to make our admissions decision. The Holistic Review gives the Office of Undergraduate Admissions an enhanced picture of your abilities through the admissions application. For this option, please complete the essay and letter of recommendation sections of the Common Application, in addition to providing your transcript(s) and test scores. We strongly encourage the holistic review option if you would like to be considered for merit scholarships, if you are an international applicant, or if you’d simply like to share more about yourself as we make our admissions decisions. Our decisions are based primarily on academic merit. The optional essay and letters of recommendation provide additional insight about you as an applicant as Georgia State selects its freshman class. (quoted from the website) So, it’s your choice, kids. If you have the grades and test scores, you don’t have to bother with everything else. Interesting. By the way, according to College Navigator’s figures from Fall, 2015, about 57 percent of Georgia State applicants were admitted. Those admitted had SAT average scores in the low to mid-500s across all three subtests. 3. What Does This Mean for You? So, let us say again that we were not necessarily trying to put the spotlight just on Georgia State University in this episode, but rather on the kinds of successful programs and services that Georgia State has put together to meet the needs of many of its own students of color and first-generation-to-college students. With that in mind, parents, consider whether the colleges on your teenager’s list have similar academic and support services, programs, and even offices, especially if your teenager is a student of color or first-generation-to-college student. You should be able to find that information on a college’s website, but you can always call and ask. Finding a college that can nurture a teenager who needs a bit more support can make all the difference, as Georgia State has indeed proved. The Kindle ebook version of our book, How To Find the Right College, is on sale for $0.99 through 2016! Read it on your Kindle device or download the free Kindle app for any tablet or smartphone. The book is also available as a paperback workbook. Ask your questions or share your feedback by... 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This month we're talking about our favorite highlights from season 6. Here are the ones we chose from: Rescue from the Vale Arya’s Sweeney Todd moment Ramsay’s Death Jon standing alone against Ramsay’s army Jon’s resurrection Arya becomes no one & promptly reclaims her identity The Hound’s return Cersei’s revenge Hold the door Benjen returns & then leaves Bran’s time travelling / Tower of Joy Brienne saves Sansa & fulfills her vow to Catelyn Tormund & Brienne Dany, Yara, Missandei Tyrion and the dragons Tyrion, Missandei, Grey Worm Dany & the slavers Trial by fire The unholy alliance of Margaery & the High Sparrow LYANNA MORMONT! Jon declared King of the North Dragons! AND SHIPS! Tommen’s death Children of the Forest created the white walkers Blackfish - get off my lawn Which were yours? Let us know!   News: Jeannie:   New species of ant named after GoT dragons! https://winteriscoming.net/2016/07/31/new-species-of-ant-named-after-game-of-thrones-drogon-and-viserion-dragons/ Ommegang announced this month their latest GoT themed ale & are bringing back an old flavor! http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/new_-_and_old_-_game_of_throne.html Sophie went blonde! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???? http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a803257/game-of-thrones-sophie-turner-goes-blonde-does-this-spell-the-end-for-sansa-stark/     Rachel:   How “Hold the door!” worked in 21 different languages http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/08/game-thrones-hodor-hold-door-different-languages Tired of the US Presidential Race? This one might be more to your liking http://qz.com/755058/before-you-vote-in-hbos-game-of-thrones-election-read-this-very-serious-analysis-of-the-four-candidates/ D’aaaaawwwww! The GoT proposal at Comicon http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Game-Thrones-Proposal-Comic-Con-42209173#photo-42209173     Nix:   Game of Thrones Concert? Yes, please: http://winteriscoming.net/2016/08/10/use-this-code-to-get-tickets-to-the-game-of-thrones-live-concert-tour-early/ Fandoms! http://winteriscoming.net/2016/07/28/game-of-thrones-makes-list-of-the-15-best-selling-fandoms-of-the-past-decade/ Kit Harington drives a fast car while reciting poetry because why wouldn’t he?: https://www.yahoo.com/style/kit-harington-drives-fast-car-193158530.html

Serge Ibaka traded?!, Oladipo’s fit, Sawbones’s potential, Ilyasova?!, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!, WHY DID THE MAGIC DO THIS?!, And more!

Today, the crew discusses the recent developments with the Naruto Franchise. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!?!?

--OMG WE GOT AN EMAIL! And we spend a long time answering it, because we can --Rob Pardo is the Lead Creative designer on the next expansion, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?! --Elegon lol. How overgearing can be a bad thing --Email the show! wowuncensoredshow@gmail.com

Have you heard or used the Korean expression "대박" before? If you haven't, it is a slang expression that means "Super cool!" or "That's amazing." or even "I can't believe it." If you already know the meanings and usages of this word, do you also know WHERE this word came from? In this episode of Hyojin, What Does This Mean, Hyojin and Hyunwoo talk about the possible origins of 대박.