DE270 Viva La France, The Great Things You Did Not Know About France!

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Today’s show will take a leaning to the French people and their culture.

First off, I want to thank all my fans from France. I was checking out my dHarmic Evolution Podcast download stats, and right behind America, France is the country with the 2nd highest download stats. So thank you to all you French fans of the podcast!

Weird enough though, I don’t think I’ve hosted any French guests on the show before. Having hosted artists from over 35 different countries, I am still looking to host a French artist. So if you’re listening to the show and know a French singer/songwriter, author, speaker, or thought leader, kindly recommend them to me and I’d love to have them on the show. They can reach me at james@thejamesoconnoragency.com

With the quarantine going on, I’ve been spending a lot of my extra time running, praying, and reading books.
Running is really helping me keep fit since there aren’t any yoga studios open just yet.

I’ve also discovered and learned so much info in front of the recent Tech books I’ve been reading.

I’m a new student of Cryptocurrency and the book “Crypto Facts” alongside George Gilder’s “Life After Google” are some of the masterpieces that I’ve been reading to help increase my knowledge of this new space.

Thank you, France!

Having dedicated the show to my French fans, I figured I’d entertain all of you with some top, interesting facts about the French and their culture, most of which just might blow your mind!

But before that, I wanna share an off the book fact that I recently learned from a World War 2 documentary I was watching.
Did you know that the Germans, when attacking France, were pumped up on Methylphenidate to keep them up and running for 3 straight days? A task the French thought it would take the Germans at least 2 weeks to accomplish, the Germans were able to break through into Paris in just 3 days!

With that said, here are some of the top facts about the French and their culture that I bet you didn’t know.

• France is sometimes known as The Hexagon due to the fact that it has six sides

• When all of French’s possessions worldwide are taken into account. France occupies 12 time zones. The most of any country.

• Paris was a roman city originally. It was known as Lutetia

• In addition to being the most studied language in the world after English. Alongside, Italian and Spanish, French is one of the most romantic languages. The duo has origins in Latin.

• The French army was the first to use camouflage as a war tactic in world war 1

• Over one-half of the traffic roundabouts worldwide is located in France.

• In the Second World War, when Hitler visited the Eiffel Tower, the French cut all of the lift cables. This forced him to climb the stairs if he wanted to enjoy the view from the top.

• King Louis the 19th had the shortest reign in history: 20 minutes. His father had abdicated the throne, and Louis followed him in abdicating in favor of his nephew.

• France made history in 2016 by banning supermarkets from throwing out unsold food items. These stores are now required to donate food to charities and food banks.

• During the Second World War, the Mosque of Paris protected French Jews from the Nazis by supplying them with Muslim Identification cards.

• The famous Lascaux Caves in France have rock paintings in them dating back over 17,000 years.

• The Louvre Museum in Paris is consistently the most visited museum in the world. Over 9 million visitors go through their doors annually.

• By the 1660s France already had a form of public transportation. It consisted of horse-drawn wagons that followed a set schedule along specific routes.

• For 214 years it was illegal in Paris for women to wear pants. This ended in 2012.

• The highest mountain in France is Mont Blanc. At 15,780 feet, Mont Blanc is a part of the French Alps.

• Despite France’s reputation as a culinary mecca, French males have the lowest percentage of obesity in Europe.

• In order to be a taxi driver in Paris, you would have to pay almost 200,000 Euros to get your license.

• France is divided into 13 Regions, which are divided into 101 Departments. There are also 5 ROMs or overseas regions which are part of France. In December 2015, the regions were reorganized to the 13 current regions, down from the previous number of 22.

• The oldest person in the world was (according to the Guinness Book of World Records), a French woman who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old.

• No country has won more Nobel Prizes for Literature than France.

• The French rail system, at 29,000 km, is second only to Germany’s in length.

• The actual name France came from a Germanic tribe. They used the word “frank”, which meant “free” in their native tongue.

•Champagne comes exclusively from the Champagne region of France. If it doesn’t come from there, it is simply referred to as a sparkling wine.

Timestamps

(3:58) Reading my way through the quarantine
(10:11) Honoring my French fans
(15:07) German soldiers – The original Meth users
(16:20) About the French culture from my trip
(18:36) Interesting facts about France and the French
(32:57) Listen to “Tango On”

Selected Links and Mentions

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DE269 All Graduates!, you are an important piece of the “Chain of Love”

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Today’s show is all about the chain of love.  

For a big part of America. This is the month of graduation. Characterized by proms, senior nights, epic graduation ceremonies alongside other parties. 

However, with the current global pandemic, so many have had to cancel or postpone this key milestone of their lives.  

After my brother reached out to me earlier this month, I could tell he was empathetic about his daughter, and my niece – Cassy -. This was because they could only hold a small celebration in light of the current restrictions set countrywide to curb the spread of the virus.  

So, do you know anyone that is graduating? Whether it’s 8th grade, high-school, university, or any kind of milestone in their life? It’s important that we appreciate and celebrate this event in a special way that makes them feel loved and cared for. 

One of the ways we can do this is through calling. A voice is a very powerful tool. You can use it as a first aid kit to aid someone close to you who is struggling through the current pandemic, be it the graduate or someone struggling in any given life situation.  

Cheering them up and bringing a ray of hope and happiness in their life is only a call away. I prefer calling, but if you can’t get through, at least text them you were thinking of them! 

Chain of Love. 

 Chain of love is a song I wrote in dedication to my older son graduating high school. 

After an inspirational speech by the principal, I was instantly moved by the whole event and started writing the song in my subconscious.  

After years of procrastination. I finally produced the song back in 2010 with help from “Studio Pros” a West Coast online recording studio headed up by Katie O’Toole.  

You can listen to the song at the end of the show, and if you’re moved and inspired by it, then please, share it with somebody who you feel needs the inspiration too.  

(Find the lyrics of the Chain of Love song at the end of the show notes) 

“Here to Share and Care” – A lesson on gratitude and support 

Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we’re strong, and other times we are weak. If you’re in your season of strength, try and support the people who are not feeling it right now and need your assistance. 

Look around you. So many people have way less than what you have but are happier than you are.  

A video I saw on Facebook that really touched me magnified this lesson for me. A woman who had a child who seemed to be about 2-3 years old, and had no arms or legs. 

The little kid was at a playground and would climb himself up on the slide stairs using his head as a point of leverage before launching himself down the slide, and his mom would be waiting at the end to catch him.  

The little boy was laughing and all smiles as was his Mom, they both looked to be very happy and content with life without a care in the world. Perhaps there is a lesson here for us all? 

In conclusion. I’d like to give my thanks to Luna Keller and Lisa Crouch, both artists were previous guests of the DE Podcast and were kind enough to respond to my “Here to Share and Care” video project.  

Timestamps 

(2:25) The struggle graduates are going through 

(5:23) The Chain of Love 

(7:48) Just a call Away by Lisa Crouch 

(16:02) Alice is in love with a Mad hatter by Luna Keller 

(21:41) Always be grateful – It could be a lot worse.  

(23:38) Back story of Chain of Love 

(27:03) Listen to Chain of Love 

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The Chain of Love 

They came into the world as babies, 

then left these hallowed halls as fine young, men and ladies 

And I felt a sense of pride and wonder, to be included among 

the many, pieces of the chain, the chain of Love 

 

Reflections in the way your smile, carry countless childhood 

memories and the sparks of love ignite across the silent spaces 

of our tried and trusted teenage trepidation 

And we all wrapped our hands around the chain, the chain of love, chain of love 

 

We built a chain, stronger than steel 

A chain of Love, and that’s how it feels 

Just like the wind, brings a new rain, 

A chain of love burns like a flame, a chain of love, chain of love 

 

Your graduation, I sat and watched your mother’s tears, 

trace your footsteps one by one through all those wonderful years 

And me sometimes I feel so sad and small and lonely, but 

I know you will always help me hold my place inside 

This chain of love, a chain of love, this chain of love, this chain of love 

 

We built a chain, stronger than steel 

A chain of Love, and that’s how it feels 

Just like the wind, brings a new rain, 

A chain of love burns like a flame,  

 

A chain of love, stronger than steel 

this chain of love, and that’s how it feels, 

this chain of love, stronger than steel  

this chain of love, that’s how it feels, stronger than steel, 

That’s how it feels, this chain of love………. 

Written and produced by James Kevin O’Connor 

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DE268 Captain Tom Moore #1 on the UK Charts, and his inspirational Life story

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99 Years Old. Served his country in the 2nd world war and won medals for his heroic achievement. Worked as a sales manager before finally retiring in 1987. Beat skin cancer and several hip-related surgeries. Raced and won numerous motorcycle contests and even contested in T.V shows. You might think that Captain Tom Moore would be content with his long list of life achievements to retire from any kind of service and take it easy. But oh no, Captain Tom Moore has recently broken a long list of records by raising over 33 Million Pounds in a donation to support the NHS in the current Covid-19 pandemic. On 6th April 2020, Captain Tom, aged 99 began taking walk laps with the goal of raising 1,000 pounds by his 100th birthday. Twenty four days later on his 100th birthday, Captain Tom had inspired over 1.5 million individual donations, with the total number of donations amassing to over 32.79 Million pounds. Captain Tom’s Bio Born at Keighley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, on 30th April 2020 Captain Tom served in the British army during the 2nd world war from 1940 to 1945. Captain Tom has been awarded four medals for his war service during the war. After leaving the army, he worked as a sales manager for a roofing company in Yorkshire, and later as a managing director of a Fens-based company manufacturing concrete, “Cawood Concrete Products Ltd”, which was later renamed “March Concrete Products Ltd”, after he led a management buyout in 1983. The company was sold to ARC in 1987, and for 64 years he organized the DWR annual reunion. Breaking records with his Music Career. To Mark Captain Tom’s 100th Lap, singer Michael Ball sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” for him live on a BBC Broadcast. The performance was made into a digital single featuring the NHS Voices of Care Choir, and Moore’s spoken words. The song was released on 17 April, with all proceeds going to NHS Charities. 7 days later the song went straight to number one on the weekly UK singles chart. Making Captain Tom the oldest person to achieve this feat. Moore’s story of love and resilience has inspired similar charity walks by several other individuals in the U.K. And by doing so, proved that age is just a number. You’re never too old to craft that new life you’ve always dreamed of. And that above all, there’s always a ray of hope and sunshine even in the darkest of days. Timestamps (3:11) Captain Tom’s background info (8:07) Elsie MacGill – The Canadian Queen of Hurricanes (10:41) Captains Tom’s legendary 2020 Walk (14:11) Topping the UK Charts, Captain Tom’s Music Career (16:17) Listen to Captain Tom’s You’ll Never Walk Alone (20:42) Recognizing Captain Tom’s inspirational acts (23:19) Breaking 2 Guinness World Book Records (25:26) Namesakes to honor Captain Tom (27:47) Inspiring similar fundraising walks. Selected Links and Mentions As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O’Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group 

DE267 “Flyin”, Are You Brave Enough To Take Your First Flight?

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Today’s show will be brief and revolve around a wonderful nature experience that I was very lucky to be a part of.

A new tweeting family recently moved in the front of my porch. Finches.

From the creative hard-work, they put in when building their nests, around Mid-March this year, all the way to laying and hatching their eggs into little chicks. The entire experience was very sublime in a very personal way to me.

With each passing day, and with the help of my phone and selfie-stick. I was able to have an up-close view of how the little chicks went through the circle of life with the help and support of their parents and each other.

Seeing that her baby chicks are getting bigger, the mother finch, in an effort to motivate her little ones into believing in themselves, would stop feeding the chicks directly, but rather, hovering just outside the nest coaxing them to approach the edge of the nest and go for their first flight.

Insights.

Watching those little birds go through the circle of life; moving in, building a home, having chicks, feeding them, and pushing them into believing they can fend for themselves and have the strength to fly was a beautiful and eye-opening lesson that I had the pleasure of seeing unfold every day before my eyes.

We should learn to do the same in our lives.

We should have the confidence to believe in our capabilities – or pushing those that count on us to kick out the fear in their lives and through confidence, embrace their true and full potential –

And just as the bird flies, so should we. Fly through life in a celebratory way, rise above the fear and troubles of life, and soar every day, looking at life from different levels and angles.

Timestamps

(00:50) New tweeting neighbors

(3:55) Experiencing the growth of the little birds

(5:27) Taking off for the first time

(13:57) Listen to Butterfly by Cynthia Brando

(15:38) Listen to the Country girl by Alyssa Marie Coon

(22:56) Listen to Flying

Selected links and mentions

DE257 Alyssa Marie Coon, age is “Oblivious” to talent and determination!
DE161 Cynthia Brando | Ubiquitous musical spirit championing the love and the talent of others for the benefit of all
https://newschannel9.com/

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DE266 Too much Zoom in The Room? Technology, and your best U!

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I hope you’re all fairing well and strong through yet another week of the tough Covid-19 global pandemic.

There won’t be any talk of the virus in today’s show. Instead, I’ll be reviewing my experience with Technology over the years, and give you insights on why going for top quality in every Tech project you have going on, is the key to your success.

Recording Interview’s via Skype or Zoom

This week, I had the opportunity to be interviewed and perform live via Skype, on “This N’ That” a show featured on WABC TV, Chattanooga TN.

Personally, I only use Skype for regular calls with the V.As who help me out with producing the dHarmic Evolution podcast/TV show.

I’m more accustomed to using “Zoom” for the actual DE podcast for video, and, despite not having used Skype for such work in about 1 and a half years, I was not only able to enjoy the entire interview and performance but also left the host of the show James Howard very impressed with the sound quality of my interview. (Make a statement with good audio!)

The numerous singers and songwriters that I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing on the show can bear witness on my commitment to producing shows with only high quality .wav format songs. Because that’s the format I request they submit their songs in.

Tune in to the show and find out how the ecamm skype recording software can automatically aid you in saving tons of interview files which you might later need for record management and information retrieval.

The show also features songs from 2 of my previous guests Zelda Dashiell and Peter Lewy who were the first artists to send me the files I requested for the Here to Share and Care music video project. And if you too, want to be a part of the project, feel free to email me your file at: james@jamesoconooragency.com

Remember we all need God’s help, and each other now more than ever. With the pandemic hitting all regions globally, do whatever you can to help those that are in need of your help.

Timestamps

(4:58) Holding my interview and song performance over Skype
(10:20) Why.Wav format is better than.Mp3 when presenting your music
(14:23) James Howard’s experience after hosting me
(16:20) Here to Share and Care video project progress
(18:35) Enjoy Cease the Fire by Zelda Dashiell
(28:02) Some other way by Peter Lewy

Selected links and mentions
ecamm call recorder for skype on Mac
WTVC
DE123: Zelda Dashiell | Fight on, Zelda!
DE81: Peter Lewy | The Cellist Singer-Songwriter from NYC
Peter Lewy
Zelda Dashiell
James Howard

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