Jennifer, a manager at a local Tru Value store, had the task of hiring someone to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes she found four people who were equally qualified. Jennifer decided to call the four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job.*

The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table, Jennifer asked, ‘What is the fastest thing you know of?’

The first man replied, ‘A THOUGHT.’ It just pops into your head. There’s no warning.

‘That’s very good!’ replied Jennifer. ‘And, now you sir?’, she asked the second man.

‘Hmmm…let me see ‘A blink! It comes and goes and you don’t know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of.’

‘Excellent!’ said Jennifer. ‘The blink of an eye, that’s a very popular cliché for speed.’

She then turned to the third man, who was contemplating his reply.

‘Well, out at my dad’s property, you step out of the house and on the wall there’s a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light on the barn comes on in less than an instant. ‘Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of’.

Jennifer was very impressed with the third answer and thought she had found her man. ‘It ‘s hard to beat the speed of light,’ she said.

Turning to Wally, the fourth and final man, Jennifer posed the same question.

Old Wally replied, ‘After hearing the previous three answers, it’s obvious to me that the fastest thing known is DIARRHOEA.’

‘WHAT !?’ said Jennifer, stunned by the response.

‘Oh sure’, said Wally. ‘You see, the other day I wasn’t feeling so good, and I ran for the bathroom, but before I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON THE LIGHT, I had already shit myself..’

Wally is now working at a Tru Value near you!

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ESG Today: 84% of companies keeping or accelerating climate targets, PwC study finds, and more…

The vast majority of public companies are either retaining or ramping up their climate commitments, with companies found to be more than twice as likely to be increasing their emissions reduction goals than decelerating them, according to a new study released by professional services firm PwC, based on data from climate research provider and environmental disclosure platform CDP.

The study also found that the practice of setting climate goals is progressing down the value chain as companies increase engagement efforts, with smaller companies representing a growing proportion of those introducing new targets.

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Clean Energy in the Age of AI – Striking the Right Balance

By: Roy Bedlow, Chief Executive and Founder of Low Carbon

Also in today’s news (links at bottom):

• Lululemon Partners with Biotech Company ZymoChem to Scale Use of Sustainable Materials in Products
• Fidelity International Raises Over $330 Million for Climate-Focused Real Estate Fund
• theion Raises €15 Million for Low Cost Alternative to Lithium Batteries
• and more…

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Pulling over for the night to rest, waiting out poor driving conditions, and securing a sober ride are excellent examples of dynamic risk management; Inclement weather, fatigue, or drinking and driving can disrupt the best of holiday plans.

Trash can make you a target:    www.usar.army.mil

Boxes from items like jewelry or electronics left curbside for trash collection provide good indicators to potential burglars about what high-value items are located in the house.

Don’t broadcast your activities over the Internet. Criminals troll through pages hoping to find tips and clues on empty houses. Posts on social media sites about an upcoming vacation can be an invitation to someone looking to burglarize your home.

Preparing food:

Fully thaw your turkey before lowering it into a turkey frier. A frozen turkey and boiling hot oil are a recipe for a fire. Make sure all friers and grills are at least 20 feet from the house and not under the porch roofs or around combustibles. Have a fire extinguisher nearby to be ready for an unexpected fire.

Make sure to refrigerate cooked foods within 2 hours to avoid the growth of bacteria. Consume refrigerated leftovers within 4 days.

The holiday season is one of the most special times of the year for the Army Reserve with Soldiers and their families celebrating their own unique traditions. Many of us are eager to catch up on travel and precious time with family and friends. However, we can all do our part to avoid unnecessary risk, since they can become more prevalent when distracted by holiday activities.

Whether you’re planning to stay home and host for the holidays or travel to be with your loved ones, getting tips from an expert can make for a smooth holiday season. One of those experts is Michael Tulley, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Safety Director, whose career is focused on mitigating risk. Through his experiences in service as a Soldier, and now a Civilian, Mr. Tulley knows firsthand that continuously reassessing hazards and adjusting mitigation strategies as conditions change is just as effective off duty as it is during a mission.

There are many ways we can protect our families and homes during the upcoming holiday season including:

Planning and ensuring the car is safe before and during road trips

Practicing safety as you decorate

Following food safety standards in cooking and storing foods

Discreetly disposing of trash from high-value items

Being mindful of social media posts about upcoming travel

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We’re here to complete one another, not compete with one another. We’re here to add value, support, & contribute. When we work together to complement each other’s strengths, we build lasting connections. It brings us closer, while competition can create distance.

I feel blessed with your friendship and support!

Blessings, Marc

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The layoff wave is still going strong. U.S.-based employers announced a staggering 257,616 job cuts in the first quarter of 2024, marking a notable uptick in workforce reductions compared to the same period last year.

Whether someone has lost their job in a round of layoffs, was fired ,can’t find a job, or is going through a personal painful experience, it can lead to a range of emotions from desperation, anxiety, sadness, and even anger.

No matter what setbacks someone faces, it becomes crucial to begin a plan for personal development, which can help you understand your values and strengths while also helping you align your realistic goals and emerge from whatever dark hole you may feel you are in.

Healer and teacher Tabitha Stitt had her own personal painful journey that led her to a desire to help others. When she was young she witnessed her mom’s struggles with addiction. It taught her how to recognize the pain and emerge from it stronger.

Tabita now guides people through her intuitive gifts & introspective approach – connecting with the energy around her in order to help others recognize their own personal power to transform their lives, identify their strengths and weaknesses and targets self-confidence and mindset. (She’s a licensed teacher/and healer)

Tabitha is available to talk about:
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to success and fulfillment
·         The way she helps others achieve their personal goals
·         How she helps people empower each other & create space
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Anxious to hear if you agree Tabitha is a good fit for your show, so we can schedule her for an interview at your convenience.

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Happie Morning
BE YOURSELF
ACCEPT YOURSELF
VALUE YOURSELF
FORGIVE YOURSELF
BLESS YOURSELF
EXPRESS YOURSELF
TRUST YOURSELF
LOVE YOURSELF
EMPOWER YOURSELF

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VALUING WATER

Water means different things to different people.

This conversation is about what water means to you.

How is water important to your home and family life, your livelihood, your cultural practices, your wellbeing, your local environment?

By recording – and celebrating – all the different ways water benefits our lives, we can value water properly and safeguard it effectively for everyone.

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VALUING WATER

Water means different things to different people.

This conversation is about what water means to you.

How is water important to your home and family life, your livelihood, your cultural practices, your wellbeing, your local environment?

In households, schools and workplaces, water can mean health, hygiene, dignity and productivity.

In cultural, religious and spiritual places, water can mean a connection with creation, community and oneself.

In natural spaces, water can mean peace, harmony and preservation.

Today, water is under extreme threat from a growing population, increasing demands of agriculture and industry, and the worsening impacts of climate change.

Tell us your stories, thoughts and feelings about water.

By recording – and celebrating – all the different ways water benefits our lives, we can value water properly and safeguard it effectively for everyone.

Join the conversation about what water means to you.

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You are the most important element of the World Water Day 2021 campaign. Join millions of other people and share key messages with your friends, family and colleagues. Use the assets below to start conversations and raise awareness of these crucial issues.

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Here are some conversations in real time about what water means to people around the world. Share your thoughts and experiences on any social media platform to spark conversations and help shape the forthcoming World Water Day campaign, leading up to 22 March 2021.

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Thank you for your email. I esteem the efforts of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. I grew up in the Kennedy era with John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy and as a youth was witness to the tragedy of their passing along with the civil rights great, Dr. Martin Luther King. I have been a long time member of the Soka Gakkai International and had the opportunity to benefit from the inestimable efforts of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda for peace through culture and education. Former President Kennedy is noted by Dr. Ikeda in his 30 volume work, The New Human Revolution. They were to have met but as history would have it President Kennedy was assasinated before that fateful day.

I am forwarding Dr. Ikeda’s 2021 Peace Proposal to the United Nations. Each year he submits a proposal to that sovereign body. I hope this will be a resource to assist in guiding your mission to build our country into a faithful nation contributing to the safety, health and happiness of the world community.

Value Creation in a Time of Crisis

Thank you. With my deep respect.

Sincerely, Tina Ebey

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Hello,

Last month, on behalf of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, we asked you for your thoughts on a question that is at the heart of our mission: What do you hope will change in America in 2021—and how do you hope the new United States Senate will help drive that change?

I’m writing today, first, to thank the hundreds of you who took the time to offer your thoughts, hopes, and dreams for this new year in our national political life. We are grateful for your eloquent, heartfelt, and inspiring responses.

I also want to share with you two articles we’re publishing based on your responses, describing not only the most pressing issues you want to see the Senate take on, but also the common call we saw for more respect, civility, and compromise in our public discussions. We also recognized a theme several of you voiced that we had not expected: A belief that the 2020 elections and their aftermath, particularly the many lies about widespread election fraud and the violent insurrection attempting to overturn the certification of the Electoral College ballots in Congress, documented a need for more and better civics education for all Americans, especially young people. Civics education is a fundamental part of the Kennedy Institute’s mission, and this winter and spring, even as we have had to close our building to visitors because of COVID-19, we are making slots available for 10,000 students to participate in our virtual civics education classes by ZOOM–opportunities, by the way, we hope you will share with teachers you know.

As promised, we are conveying your messages to members of our New England congressional delegation to make sure your voices and your concerns are heard by them and help shape both their priorities and how they go about the critical work of legislating. We will be sharing these articles and messages on social media with the hashtag #HopesFor2021. Your responses are also enormously valuable to the Institute staff in assessing where and how to invest our time and resources in 2021.

On behalf of our board and staff, thank you so much for taking the time to share your own #HopesFor2021, for your ongoing support, and most importantly for all you do as citizens every day to encourage participatory democracy and civil discourse and to engage in the civic life of our communities, our states, and our nation.

Bruce A. Percelay
Board Chair
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

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Financial resilience is the ability to withstand life events that impact one’s income and/or assets. Some financially stressful events, such as unemployment, divorce, disability, and health problems can affect people in different ways, and it’s clear that many Americans have been facing short-term money challenges brought about by COVID-19.

A new survey shows say the pandemic has changed their perceptions of what’s important in life as it relates to their finances. For example:
 A majority of adults (nearly 60%) say they have experienced financial stress amid the pandemic.
 About two-thirds now want to save more, view emergency funds as more important than ever, and place more value on being resilient.
 One-third had their employment affected.
 1 in 5 had to tap into an emergency fund.
 1 in 4 took on more debt.

But there are strategies to help everyone achieve financial resilience in today’s climate.

Strategies include:
 Increasing retirement savings: Saving for retirement is a top contributor to financial resilience, yet 60% of respondents report they’re falling behind.
 Having a source of guaranteed lifetime income in retirement: 90% agree it’s important to have source of income that will not run out as they age, but most don’t know how to make that happen.
 Building an emergency savings fund: 77% of individuals now report having emergency savings compared to prior to the pandemic when only 69% said they had savings for emergencies.
 Paying down dept: Nearly 65% of those surveyed say they have some form of debt beyond their car or mortgage.

Shelly-Ann Eweka, Director of Financial Planning Strategy at TIAA to discuss strategies of how Americans can focus on long term financial planning, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. She’ll also reveal details of the Financial Resiliency Survey.
Interview is courtesy: TIAA Financial Services

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They made us believe that luxury was the rare, the expensive, the exclusive, and everything that seemed unattainable …

Now we realize that luxury were those little things that we did not know how to value when we had them and now that they are gone, we miss them so much …

Luxury is being healthy. Luxury is not stepping in a hospital.
Luxury is being able to walk along the seashore.

Luxury is going out on the streets and breathing without a mask.

Luxury is meeting with your whole family or with your friends.

Smiles are luxury. Luxury is the hugs and kisses.

Luxury is enjoying every sunrise.
Luxury is the privilege of loving and being alive.

All this is a luxury and we did not know …

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