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Wendy Kipling INsight

Wendy Kipling The Virtual Mentor

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If you are like me, you lead a very busy life.... You do not have time to waste and every second you spend on your business needs to count. If you need to know something you want to find the information quick. You want to act today. INsight© has been designed with you in mind……. My aim is to provide sessions that are: Quick and easy to follow Deliver enough knowledge so that you can act today. Time focused, with sessions only lasting between 10 – 20 minutes. Allowing you to maximize your tim ...
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Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive w ...
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"The Jungle Book" is a timeless tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery in the wilds of the Indian jungle. Follow Mowgli, raised by wolves, as he encounters a captivating cast of characters, faces the challenges of survival, and learns profound life lessons in a world where the law of the jungle prevails. This classic is an enthralling exploration of human nature, our connection to the natural world, and the enduring power of storytelling. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books an ...
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The Daily Poem

Goldberry Studios

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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com
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Robin Kermode reads his favourite children's stories. All the stories are about kindness and forgiveness in some form. Robin Kermode, is an actor, best selling author, leading Communication Coach, popular keynote speaker, body language expert, media commentator, and the author of SPEAK SO YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LISTEN. His podcast, THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, has over 20,000 listeners. For more information visit: www.robinkermode.com
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The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. It was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the “white Raja” of Sarawak in Borneo, and by the travels of American adventurer Josiah Harlan, who claimed the title Prince of Ghor. The story was first published in The Phantom Rickshaw and other Tales (Volume Five of the Indian Railway Library, published by A H Wheeler & ...
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Turn project roadblocks into opportunities for success! Hope is NOT a Plan, hosted by Program Management veteran Kevin Pannell, transforms common challenges into actionable strategies. Each episode tackles a real-world program or project problem, discusses the typical hopes of teams facing such challenges, and then provides practical advice to help Program and Project Managers lead themselves, their teams, and their organizations to success. Looking for a productivity boost? Fitness Fridays ...
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Way of the Artist Podcast

Brandon Colby Cook & Evan C. Schulte

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Uncover Your Blocks, Demystify Your Struggles, Claim Your Path... Make Your Life a Masterpiece! official website: — www.wayoftheartist.com — This is an ever expanding podcast hosted by Brandon Colby Cook & Evan C. Schulte discussing how you can become the artist of your life and make your own way in it as a creative being.
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Welcome to “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry. Join us as we answer questions from Poetry+ users, provide insightful analyses, and discuss all things poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, “Beyond the Verse” promises to enrich your understandi ...
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Amimetobios

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New for 2023: Victorian Poetry Scroll back for previous courses on Shakespeare, Eighteenth Century Poetry, Close Reading, Various film genres, Film and Philosophy, the Western Canon, Early Romantics, 17th Century Poetry, etc.
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This is where I will share poetic pieces and unique, uplifting insights I gain from them. Join me, Madison Erasmus, for a regular dose of literary inspiration. Cover art photo provided by Thought Catalog on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog
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A weekly podcast discussing culture and entertainment media from a Christian perspective. Books, games, movies, and music are all on the roundtable. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/support
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The RoC Show

Carsten Soelund

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Complex projects - from idea to execution. A business podcast about working with complex projects ,with your host Carsten Soelund and guests. We bring guests on the show and let them tell their story about working on complex projects around the world.
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Extruding America

Gerard Armbruster and Stetson Tudd

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Won't you join me, Gerard Armbruster, as every week we take a wrong turn off life's interstate, and discover the straight story about the bend in the road, where nestle the small towns with big characters, to tug on the common thread that unravels the hand-me-down sweater of our national zeitgeist, and extrudes the truths of our lives. Perennial favorite: Postcard from Battersea, with Stetson Tudd.
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A bi-weekly show that discusses and examines the chivalric virtues as they apply to our modern lives. We touch on Modern Culture, Martial Arts, Personal Style and Grooming, Movies and lots of other topics. Whatever and wherever our conversation takes us.
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Welcome, to mostly stories, I’m your host, Ben Beecher. In this series, We flip through the pages of some of my favorite books that I used to read growing up. Some of these tales have been told many times before, some you may not have ever heard of. In any case, I hope you enjoy, Mostly Stories Cover art photo provided by Susan Yin on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@syinq
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Classic Poetry Aloud

Classic Poetry Aloud

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Classic Poetry Aloud gives voice to poetry through podcast recordings of the great poems of the past. Our library of poems is intended as a resource for anyone interested in reading and listening to poetry. For us, it's all about the listening, and how hearing a poem can make it more accessible, as well as heightening its emotional impact. See more at: www.classicpoetryaloud.com
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Come with us on a journey of discovery at Litpoetry where we read, analyze and discuss inspirational poetry from around the world by established, new, and emerging poets. The Litpoetry Podcast aims is to fire up your love of poetry and give you the understanding required to more fully appreciate this magnificent art. Featuring an intoxicating mix of poetry and music, join our host and published poet-in-residence, James Laidler, as he walks you through a tangled labyrinth of mysterious words ...
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PLEASE NOTE: The 'Great Writers Inspire' project has its own website which features much more extensive, diverse and updated content. Please visit https://writersinspires.org From Dickens to Shakespeare, from Chaucer to Kipling and from Austen to Blake, this significant collection contains inspirational short talks freely available to the public and the education community worldwide. This series is aimed primarily at first year undergraduates but will be of interest to school students prepar ...
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I've always wondered what it takes to make our dreams come true. How do we move from having a dream to becoming the dream? I have dedicated my life to understanding how to make our dreams possible. I have learned from my mentors, studied the scriptures, read hundreds of books and attended several seminars in the quest of finding the secret sauce to making our dreams come true. I am here to share them with you in this podcast. I want to go on the journey of my commitment to personal developme ...
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This podcast has been created specifically for English learners all over the world. I'd like to take you on a journey that involves you, me, and words in order for us to learn as much English as possible together. I had to learn English many years ago, so I know what it's like to sit in a corner, afraid, ashamed, and nervous to say something in English because you're terrified of making a mistake and being embarrassed. So you can improve your English while you listening, I give literature a ...
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Power Nap

Quiet. Please

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Power Naps have been proven to help you get the rest and energy you need and get back on track. In as little as 20 minutes, the Power Nap podcast can help get you in and out of sleep quickly - easily and (best of all) naturally. Our unique isochronic tones have been shown to help people easily enter a sleep state and bring you back to being fully awake, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of your day. So forget the coffee and, take a power nap podcast instead. We have power naps in a va ...
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The Author Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London, England on the 29th of May, 1874. Though he considered himself a mere “rollicking journalist,” he was actually a prolific and gifted writer in virtually every area of literature. A man of strong opinions and enormously talented at defending them, his exuberant personality nevertheless allowed him to maintain warm friendships with people–such as George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells–with whom he vehemently disagreed. Chesterton had no diff ...
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You can’t sleep. Even worse? You can’t stay asleep. 7 million Americans suffer from a lack of sleep, for some, it's temporary for others it’s an ongoing problem. The Stop the Insomnia Now podcast is an effective answer to your sleep problems. Because of our experience with advanced relaxation techniques, our team has crafted these unique and exclusive isochronic enhanced audio tracks and guided meditations to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep longer. The Stop the Insomnia Now Podcast ...
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Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. He was born in British India, which inspired much of his work. Kipling's works of fiction include the Jungle Book duology (The Jungle Book, 1894; The Second Jungle Book, 1895), Kim (1901), the Just So Stories (1902) and man…
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In this week’s episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya delve into Rudyard Kipling’s renowned poem ‘If—,’ exploring its lasting legacy and the complex interplay between Victorian ideals, masculinity, and Kipling’s own life experiences. They discuss ‘If—' (1895), examining not only the poem’s…
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Cullen’s exact birthplace is unknown, but in 1918, at the age of 15, Countee LeRoy was adopted by Reverend Frederick A. Cullen, the minster to the largest church congregation in Harlem. Cullen kept his finger on the pulse of Harlem during the 1920s while he attended New York University and then a graduate program at Harvard. His poetry became popul…
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Today’s poem is a passage of blank verse from Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s King Lear. In the action of the play the scene is a prelude to tragedy, but as a picture of love between father and daughter it is almost perfect. Happy reading. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe…
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In this milestone 10th episode of 'Beyond the Verse,' hosts Joe and Maiya welcome Will, the founder of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+ to share his journey, insights and learnings in the 10+ years he's been running the site. Will shares his journey of creating the website as a young entrepreneur, inspired by his GCSE revision notes, which has now grow…
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In How to Solve the Resource Allocation Riddle, I share three planning elements that will help Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders more effectively plan for, coordinate, and support the resources on their projects. Conduct thorough resource planning and forecasting Optimize resource utilization through effective time management and…
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In Three Nutrition Myths Debunked, I debunk common nutrition myths that often trip up people working hard to lose weight and stay in shape. Myth 1: You can never drink diet soda Myth 2: All carbs are bad Myth 3: Low-fat means healthy More resources, show notes, tools, and templates at hopeisnotaplan.org Remember to get up, get after it, and I wish …
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In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Matt Bechtel (author, bookworm, martial artist, and the youngest elected official in Nebraska state history), to discuss his experience running for local office as an 18 year old, how to beat the competition who may have more talent and experience than you, and how getting involved in local politics …
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The Three Wise Men by Damon Runyan tells the story of three mobsters who stop to help a woman having a baby, and find unexpected redemption for their troubles. Damon Runyan, a New York city sports writer and author, rose to fame in the prohibition era for his colorful stories which involved characters typical of the shady side of Brooklyn. Runyan's…
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The team plays an overconfident State University team and teaches them some lessons. After the game, the coach warns the team of their only weakness- that of every man on the team adhering to the rules of curfew and rules regarding no smoking/no drinking. But one player is going against the grain- and Ken calls him out.…
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Nelson is likely best known for her literary output as a poet. She regularly published in Opportunity and Crisis magazines between 1917 and 1928. Her poems also appeared in James Weldon Johnson’s seminal anthology, The Book of American Negro Poetry (Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1931). Nelson began to keep a personal diary in 1921. Her entries from …
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The author of several collections of poetry–most recently Life on Earth–Dorianne Laux was the recipient of the Oregon Book Award and a finalist for the National Books Critics Circle Award for her book Facts About the Moon. She has also authored several works of non-fiction including The Poet’s Companion and Finger Exercises For Poets. She was elect…
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In How to Tame the Scope Creep Monster, I share three key actions Program Managers, Project Managers, and Team Leaders should take to keep the scope on track while leaving room for team and life dynamics to drive the customer's needs. Define and communicate the scope early Establish a clear and dynamic change control process Prioritize customer nee…
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In The Spring- A young man goes outdoors on a warm spring day and finds his attentions are riveted on a beautiful young girl- but before he can approach him he is pulled aside by an older man who insists on telling him a story about the dangers of love. A Coward- An overly proud young man challenges another to a duel but his courage fades as the ho…
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Are you nervous about starting an exercise program? Does going to a "globo-gym" fill you with dread? On this inaugural episode of Fitness Friday I share three tips you can follow to get started on your fitness path with or without getting a gym membership. More at https://hopeisnotaplan.org/strengthen-your-pillars/ Get up Get after it Subscribe God…
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In this week’s episode of "Beyond the Verse", brought to you by PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya take a deep dive into William Butler Yeats’ apocalyptic poem 'The Second Coming'. They explore Yeats’ use of biblical allusions, the recurring themes of societal collapse, and his cyclical view of history, which reflects the chaos and uncerta…
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Today’s Holy Sonnet is the fourth in Donne’s underrated (if a poet as great as Donne can have underrated work) sonnet cycle, La Corona. The title translates to “crown” and the cycle’s opening line introduces the poems as a woven “crown of prayer and praise” offered to God, narrating and commenting upon significant events in the life of Jesus. Sonne…
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Today marks the beginning of a week of Donne’s “Holy Sonnets” (interpreted generously to also include selections from his sonnet cycle, “La Corona”). In this first sonnet, he establishes the themes––human weakness, self-doubt, terrestrial anguish, and divine transcendence and consolation––that will return throughout the series. Happy reading! Get f…
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Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast! I'm your host, Kevin Pannell. I’m a veteran of the US Navy, Public Safety in Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health and Healthcare, and Information Technology spaces. In this second season, I’ll dive deep into the challenges of program and project management. I’ll identify a problem, discu…
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On the streets of New York our narrator runs into an old buddy named Kansas Bill who he hasn't seen for a long while. After a few beers his old pal,shares a whopper of a story about how he got himself involved with an Irishman who planned to rule a small town on the coast of a small Latin American country, and how Kansas Bill was invited along. Enj…
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Ted Hughes, one of the giants of twentieth-century British poetry, was born in Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire. After serving in the Royal Air Force, Hughes attended Cambridge, where he studied archeology and anthropology and took a special interest in myths and legends. In 1956, he met and married the American poet Sylvia Plath, who encouraged him to submi…
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Mark Strand was born on Canada’s Prince Edward Island on April 11, 1934. He received a BA from Antioch College in Ohio in 1957 and attended Yale University, where he was awarded the Cook Prize and the Bergin Prize. After receiving his BFA degree in 1959, Strand spent a year studying at the University of Florence on a Fulbright fellowship. In 1962 h…
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Upon invitation to Sir Henry's residence, a small group mof close friends, both men and women, gather to have a chance to meet the famous African big game hunter Mr. Allen Quartermaine. This story, written in 1885, is one of H. Rider Hagarrd's best short stories and a tale so well told you can't help but feel you are in the room listening to the na…
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On today's episode of Beyond the Verse, a poetry podcast brought to you by PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Maiya and Joe dive into the ancient Greek poet Sappho's Fragment 16, commonly referred to as the Anactoria poem. To complete the podcast, get the PDF Resources for this poem, created by the team at PoemAnalysis.com: Full PDF Guide Poetry Snapsho…
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New Englander writer Nathaniel Hawthorne visits the remains of Fort Ticonderoga, which played an important part in the French-Indian and Revolutionary wars as first the French battled the English for possession of the valuable waterways and later the British battled the American colonists for possesion of the northern colonies. For more short and l…
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In this episode, we explore the metaphorical game of life and the myriad ways we engage with it. We delve into how our perspectives shape our experiences and how we often find ourselves playing by rules set by others rather than choosing our own path. This conversation invites you to reflect on the games you’re playing, how you might be influenced …
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