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Aesop's FablesThe Rose and The ButterflyA Butterfly once fell in love with a beautiful Rose. The Rose was not indifferent, for the Butterfly's wings were powdered in a charming pattern of gold and silver. And so, when he fluttered near and told how he loved her, she blushed rosily and said yes. After much pretty love-making and many whispered vows of constancy, the Butterfly took a tender leave of his sweetheart.But alas! It was a long time before he came back to her."Is this your constancy?" she exclaimed tearfully. "It is ages since you went away, and all the time, you have been...
2025-08-2101 minAesop's FablesThe Mischievous DogThere was once a Dog who was so ill-natured and mischievous that his Master had to fasten a heavy wooden clog about his neck to keep him from annoying visitors and neighbors. But the Dog seemed to be very proud of the clog and dragged it about noisily as if he wished to attract everybody's attention. He was not able to impress anyone."You would be wiser," said an old acquaintance, "to keep quietly out of sight with that clog. Do you want everybody to know what a disgraceful and ill-natured Dog you are?"Notoriety is not fame.
2025-08-1300 minAesop's FablesThe Fox without a TailTHE FOX WITHOUT A TAILA Fox that had been caught in a trap, succeeded at last, after much painful tugging, in getting away. But he had to leave his beautiful bushy tail behind him.For a long time he kept away from the other Foxes, for he knew well enough that they would all make fun of him and crack jokes and laugh behind his back. But it was hard for him to live alone, and at last he thought of a plan that would perhaps help him out of his trouble.He called a meeting of all...
2025-08-0601 min
MoviestruckMoviestruck Episode 105: Sunshine (2007) feat. Austin Funk!Content Warning: Suicide, Space HorrorA proper understanding of Greek mythology is critical for naming space missions to blow up the sun. Failing that, at least you'll have a crew of podcasters to attempt and rename you! Austin from Rolling with Difficulty is back, and we're talking space tragedy Sunshine(2007)! Where to find Austin:BlueSky: @atthefunk.bsky.socialTwitter: @atthefunkSet's Journal of FaerunRolling with DifficultyContact the Podmoviestruckpod@gmail.comwww.moviestruck.transistor.fmPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruck
2025-04-212h 06Aesop's FablesThe Quack ToadTHE QUACK TOADAn old Toad once informed all his neighbors that he was a learned doctor. In fact he could cure anything. The Fox heard the news and hurried to see the Toad. He looked the Toad over very carefully."Mr. Toad," he said, "I've been told that you cure anything! But just take a look at yourself, and then try some of your own medicine. If you can cure yourself of that blotchy skin and that rheumatic gait, someone might believe you. Otherwise, I should advise you to try some other profession."Those who would...
2025-03-0400 min
FinanceFrontierAI – Top 1% Storytelling: Strategies, AI, Finance, Business, Money, Wealth, MindsetTech vs. Commodities: Navigating High Equity Exposure in 2025
🎧 IntroductionWelcome to Finance Frontier! In this episode, Max and Sophia tackle one of the most pressing investment challenges today: the balancing act between high-growth tech stocks and stable commodities amid market volatility. With tech stocks at elevated valuations and commodities gaining interest as defensive assets, investors are looking for strategies that capture growth without exposing portfolios to excessive risk. Join us as we explore insights, real-time sentiment, and expert recommendations for building resilient portfolios in 2025.
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Tech Stock Exposure and Market RisksLearn why U.S. households and institutions have signif...
2024-11-0639 minAesop's FablesThe Bat and The WeaselsTHE BAT AND THE WEASELSA Bat blundered into the nest of a Weasel, who ran up to catch and eat him. The Bat begged for his life, but the Weasel would not listen."You are a Mouse," he said, "and I am a sworn enemy of Mice. Every Mouse I catch, I am going to eat!""But I am not a Mouse!" cried the Bat. "Look at my wings. Can Mice fly? Why, I am only a Bird! Please let me go!"The Weasel had to admit that the Bat was not a Mouse, so he let him...
2024-10-1601 minAesop's FablesThe Fox and The HedgehogTHE FOX AND THE HEDGEHOGA Fox, swimming across a river, was barely able to reach the bank, where he lay bruised and exhausted from his struggle with the swift current. Soon a swarm of blood-sucking flies settled on him; but he lay quietly, still too weak to run away from them.A Hedgehog happened by. "Let me drive the flies away," he said kindly."No, no!" exclaimed the Fox, "do not disturb them! They have taken all they can hold. If you drive them away, another greedy swarm will come and take the little blood I have left."
2024-10-1500 minAesop's FablesThe Wolf and The House DogTHE WOLF AND THE HOUSE DOGThere was once a Wolf who got very little to eat because the Dogs of the village were so wide awake and watchful. He was really nothing but skin and bones, and it made him very downhearted to think of it.One night this Wolf happened to fall in with a fine fat House Dog who had wandered a little too far from home. The Wolf would gladly have eaten him then and there, but the House Dog looked strong enough to leave his marks should he try it. So the Wolf spoke...
2024-09-1702 minAesop's FablesThe MiserTHE MISERA Miser had buried his gold in a secret place in his garden. Every day he went to the spot, dug up the treasure and counted it piece by piece to make sure it was all there. He made so many trips that a Thief, who had been observing him, guessed what it was the Miser had hidden, and one night quietly dug up the treasure and made off with it.When the Miser discovered his loss, he was overcome with grief and despair. He groaned and cried and tore his hair.A passerby heard his cries...
2024-09-1601 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: FriscoEP #36: Enhancing Care Standards: Ashley Austin-Hill's Journey with Real Organized Advocacy and Compliance ServicesWhat makes Ashley Austin-Hill with Real Organized Advocacy a good neighbor?Discover the critical world of compliance services with Ashley Austin-Hill, the founder of Real Organized Advocacy, in this insightful episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast. Ashley takes us on her journey from a surveyor at Health and Human Services to pioneering her own compliance business for assisted living and residential care facilities. She clears up common industry misconceptions and unveils the stringent standards that providers must adhere to ensure residents receive the best care. Her expertise bridges the gap between regulatory demands and practical...
2024-09-0808 min2024-08-1401 min2024-08-1401 min2024-08-1300 min2024-08-1301 min2024-08-1301 min2024-08-1302 min2024-08-1300 min2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1200 minAesop's FablesThe Ass and The DriverTHE ASS AND HIS DRIVERAn Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side, when he suddenly took it into his silly head to choose his own path. He could see his stall at the foot of the mountain, and to him the quickest way down seemed to be over the edge of the nearest cliff. Just as he was about to leap over, his master caught him by the tail and tried to pull him back, but the stubborn Ass would not yield and pulled with all his might."Very well," said his master, "...
2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1201 minAesop's FablesThe Eagle and the JackdawTHE EAGLE AND THE JACKDAWAn Eagle, swooping down on powerful wings, seized a lamb in her talons and made off with it to her nest. A Jackdaw saw the deed, and his silly head was filled with the idea that he was big and strong enough to do as the Eagle had done. So with much rustling of feathers and a fierce air, he came down swiftly on the back of a large Ram. But when he tried to rise again he found that he could not get away, for his claws were tangled in the wool. And...
2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1207 minAesop's FablesThe Crab and His MotherTHE YOUNG CRAB AND HIS MOTHER"Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?" said a Mother Crab to her son. "You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.""Show me how to walk, mother dear," answered the little Crab obediently, "I want to learn."So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. But she could walk sideways only, like her son. And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a go...
2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 minAesop's FablesThe Dog, the Rooster, and the FoxTHE DOG, THE COCK, AND THE FOXA Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. So they decided to leave the farmyard and to set out into the world along the road that led to the woods. The two comrades traveled along in the very best of spirits and without meeting any adventure to speak of.At nightfall the Cock, looking for a place to roost, as was his custom, spied nearby a hollow tree that he thought would do very nicely for a night's lodging. The...
2024-08-1202 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1202 min2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1209 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1207 min2024-08-1201 minAesop's FablesThe Lion and The MouseTHE LION AND THE MOUSEA Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion's nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her."Spare me!" begged the poor Mouse. "Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you."The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the...
2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1201 min2024-08-1200 minAesop's FablesThe Fox and The GrapesTHE FOX AND THE GRAPESA Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them.The bunch hung from a high branch, and the Fox had to jump for it. The first time he jumped he missed it by a long way. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. Again and again he tried, but...
2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1200 min2024-08-1201 minAesop's FablesThe Kid and the WolfTHE KID AND THE WOLFA frisky young Kid had been left by the herdsman on the thatched roof of a sheep shelter to keep him out of harm's way. The Kid was browsing near the edge of the roof, when he spied a Wolf and began to jeer at him, making faces and abusing him to his heart's content."I hear you," said the Wolf, "and I haven't the least grudge against you for what you say or do. When you are up there it is the roof that's talking, not you."Do not say anything...
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