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Well, it's been quite a ride, but all good things, and even all mediocre things, must come to an end. Our four week series on the American Song Contest comes to a close, and it's actually got some decent stuff... and also some regrettable stuff too. But that's the ASC in a nutshell, so we talk ways to improve it if they ever attempt something so fool-hardy again. Jeremy cannot and will not feel the love for an audience plant, Dimitry's still pining for his Alaskan idol, and Oscar gives us the 90s Marvel card system to rank K-pop artists.Watch the finale of the ASC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_diKd6VmRAWatch AleXa break the trophy here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tTyHuX9tJ3EThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ARyAtJVjWI1QAm2390Jio The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
We finally reach the end of the qualifiers of the American Song Contest, having heard songs from all fifty states, five territories and the District of Columbia, and now it's on to the two weeks of semifinals, where the remaining 22 of the original 56 competitors perform for the 10 spots in the finals. There's also a whole lot more time wasted on weird stuff that feels unnecessary, but that's the ASC, baby! Jeremy's having focus issues, Dimitry sees the Malibu Stacy of it all, and Oscar has a New England crush. Watch the episodes of the American Song Contest discussed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RyPo0MDjoJgr0v0iYPE-oYEO4H5ugbRyThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lOZAMPlovonlLJKM0rm3y The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to announce that its subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Samoa Economic Development Authority to explore the development of a critical mineral refinery in the region. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step toward building a vertically integrated and sustainable rare earth and critical mineral supply chain within the United States. The initiative will focus on investigating the potential of deep sea nodules found in the waters surrounding American Samoa—an area Jensen described as a promising opportunity for securing domestic mineral feedstock while aligning with environmental and regulatory guidelines set by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The project would integrate Impossible Metals' cutting-edge, environmentally responsible nodule collection technology with ReElement's proprietary refining platform. Impossible Metals has actively influenced federal policy on seabed mining and has advocated for initiating permitting processes for deep sea minerals in U.S. federal waters. Jensen emphasized the partnership's long-term vision: to create a globally competitive, U.S.-based rare earth supply chain that reduces dependence on foreign sources, supports national security, and fosters economic development in American Samoa. The collaboration aligns with broader federal priorities for sustainable resource development and critical mineral independence. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #SustainableMining, #MineralRefining, #RecyclingInnovation, #CriticalMinerals, #RareEarthRecycling, #EVRecycling, #BatteryRecycling, #GreenTechnology, #EcoFriendlySolutions, #RenewableEnergy, #ElectricVehicles, #CleanEnergy, #ResourceRecovery
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Tasi Alabastro uncovered the definition of “flâneur,” a French word that describes a man of urban affluence who can wander and observe urban life, while working on a play called “Three Days of Rain.” In his own life, Tasi views being a flâneur as walking around his hometown of San Jose, being present, looking at murals, and occasionally running into people he knows. He uses walking as a way to process creative problems or gather thoughts. That ability to be an observer is reflected in his work as an actor, visual artist, writer, and director.Tasi's multifaceted career spans acting, directing, stage design, and photography. He was featured in “Yes, We're Open,” a film on Prime Video where he worked with Perry Shen, an actor he had admired since his early blogging days. Another pivotal role was in a City Lights Theater Company production of “Three Days of Rain,” where he tackled the challenge of portraying two contrasting characters—a neurotic son and his reserved father. These roles were pivotal in helping Tasi grow as a performer and expand his understanding of his craft. Currently, Tasi is working toward creating a graphic novel that combines his interests in theater, illustration, and storytelling.In this conversation, Tasi shares his unlikely transition from science to the stage, how his upbringing in American Samoa influenced his perspective on community, and his thoughts on fostering inclusion within the arts while embracing his identity as an occasional outsider.Follow Tasi on his website, tasialabastro.com, and Instagram at tasialabastroJoin Tasi Alabastro on July 26, 2025, at San Jose Stage for The Contemporary Asian Theater Scene's (CATS) second annual Playwright Festival. Get Tickets.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
American Resources Corp CFO Kirk Taylor joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil the company's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Impossible Metals, Inc., a cutting-edge innovator in sustainable deep-sea nodule harvesting. This landmark agreement sets the stage for a strategic collaboration aimed at building a vertically integrated, U.S.-based supply chain for critical and rare earth minerals. The MOU outlines a joint initiative to combine Impossible Metals' proprietary seabed collection technology with ReElement Technologies' industry-leading refining capabilities, in an effort to create a globally competitive, sustainable, and independent domestic supply chain. Taylor emphasized that the partnership comes on the heels of the U.S. governments Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources news, which highlights the urgent need for domestic collaboration across mineral exploration, extraction, and processing—particularly with respect to resources found in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. Impossible Metals has emerged as a key player in both technological innovation and regulatory progress in this space. The company was instrumental in urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to begin permitting for seabed mining, and has directly briefed members of Congress on the strategic value of polymetallic nodules as a domestic feedstock source. On the technical side, Impossible Metals is preparing to launch Eureka III, its autonomous underwater collection platform, in 2026. The system is engineered to selectively harvest polymetallic nodules—rich in nickel, cobalt, manganese, and rare earth elements—without disturbing visible marine life, ensuring an environmentally responsible approach to seabed resource extraction. The vision laid out in the MOU is ambitious: a fully integrated U.S. supply chain that spans from mineral harvesting in federal waters near American Samoa to refining and processing in Indiana via ReElement's advanced facilities. If realized, the partnership could significantly reduce American dependence on foreign critical minerals while setting a new global benchmark for sustainable and transparent rare earth sourcing. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #SustainableMining, #MineralRefining, #RecyclingInnovation, #CriticalMinerals, #RareEarthRecycling, #EVRecycling, #CriticalMinerals #RareEarths #SeabedMining #Cobalt #Nickel #Copper #BatteryMaterials #DomesticRefining #SustainableMining #ImpossibleMetals #CleanTech #EVMaterials #MicrochipSupply #USManufacturing
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
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Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore indigenous approaches to behavioural health, the power of faith and culture in healing, and how Micronesian communities are navigating contemporary mental health challenges. From addressing youth suicide to reframing Western models through indigenous wisdom, we ask: what does it look like when local knowledge leads the way in community wellbeing?About James ArriolaOur guest is James Arriola, founder of Brabu Behavioural Health Services based in Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands where he was born and raised. With over 15 years of experience in evaluation, training, and service delivery, James has dedicated his career to faith-centred, culturally responsive, and indigenous behavioural health across Oceania. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Pacific Behavioural Health Collaborating Council, supporting leadership across American Samoa, Northern Marian (CNMI), Guam, Micronesia (FSM), Marshall Islands (RMI), and Palau.MicronesiaJames reminds us that Micronesians are very much part of the Pacific, even though often left out of regional conversations. He speaks to the unique mental health issues facing Micronesian communities and how solutions already exist within our own indigenous knowledge systems. As a proud Chamorro, James offers both insight and advocacy, calling for greater recognition of Micronesian voices in global and regional wellbeing efforts.Send us a textThe Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world. We'd love to connect!Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoananEmail hello@themoanan.com
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In Pacific Waves today: Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace language through performances. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
An illegal voting case in Alaska highlights lingering confusion over the rights extended to the citizens of American Samoa, a U.S. territory. Eleven Samoans from Whittier, Alaska are charged with felonies for alleged voter fraud by participating in their local election. All have U.S. passports, were born on U.S. soil, and can even participate in the presidential primary process. The territory has been under heavy colonial pressure for centuries and has been under U.S. oversight for more than 125 years. But Congress never granted its citizens the right to vote in national elections. In another case, tribes in North Dakota were dealt a serious blow in their ongoing fight against redistricting that reduces their collective power in state elections. This is an encore presentation so we won't be taking calls
This special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition revisits a popular episode from May 13, 2025. Esther Muña, Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, explains how their Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funds allowed them to improve security and integrate care through a new electronic health record system; Jerry Larkin, Director of the Department of Health of Rhode Island, describes how PHIG has been an asset to his department in preventing illness and enabling advancements; Jacki Tulafono, Division Head for the Department of Health in American Samoa, shares how PHIG dollars support key functions at their agency, allowing them to provide services to those that need it most. PHIG Partners Web Page PHIG Newsletter
An illegal voting case in Alaska highlights lingering confusion over the rights extended to the citizens of American Samoa, a U.S. territory. Eleven Samoans from Whittier, Alaska are charged with felonies for alleged voter fraud by participating in their local election. All have U.S. passports, were born on U.S. soil, and can even participate in the presidential primary process. The territory has been under heavy colonial pressure for centuries and has been under U.S. oversight for more than 125 years. But Congress never granted its citizens the right to vote in national elections. In another case, tribes in North Dakota were dealt a serious blow in their ongoing fight against redistricting that reduces their collective power in state elections. This is an encore presentation so we won't be taking calls
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
An illegal voting case in Alaska highlights lingering confusion over the rights extended to the citizens of American Samoa, a U.S. territory. Eleven Samoans from Whittier, Alaska are charged with felonies for alleged voter fraud by participating in their local election. All have U.S. passports, were born on U.S. soil, and can even participate in the presidential primary process. The territory has been under heavy colonial pressure for centuries and has been under U.S. oversight for more than 125 years. But Congress never granted its citizens the right to vote in national elections. In another case, tribes in North Dakota were dealt a serious blow in their ongoing fight against redistricting that reduces their collective power in state elections. GUESTS Charles Ala'ilima (Samoan), attorney Tafilisaunoa Toleafoa (Samoan), executive director of the Pacific Community of Alaska Neil Weare, co-director of Right to Democracy Nicole Donaghy (Hunkpapa Lakota), executive director of North Dakota Native Vote
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
An illegal voting case in Alaska highlights lingering confusion over the rights extended to the citizens of American Samoa, a U.S. territory. Eleven Samoans from Whittier, Alaska are charged with felonies for alleged voter fraud by participating in their local election. All have U.S. passports, were born on U.S. soil, and can even participate in the presidential primary process. The territory has been under heavy colonial pressure for centuries and has been under U.S. oversight for more than 125 years. But Congress never granted its citizens the right to vote in national elections. In another case, tribes in North Dakota were dealt a serious blow in their ongoing fight against redistricting that reduces their collective power in state elections.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Esther Muña, Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, explains how their Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funds allowed them to improve security and integrate care through a new electronic health record system; Jerry Larkin, Director of the Department of Health of Rhode Island, describes how PHIG has been an asset to his department in preventing illness and enabling advancements; Jacki Tulafono, Division Head for the Department of Health in American Samoa, shares how PHIG dollars support key functions at their agency, allowing them to provide services to those that need it most. PHIG Partners Web Page PHIG Newsletter
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, highlights public health workers as National Public Health Week wraps up this weekend; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and Alabama State Health Officer, outlines public health priorities to Congress; Jacki Tulafono, Division Head for the Department of Health in American Samoa, explains why ASTHO's Spring Leadership Forum was such a valuable experience. American Public Health Association Web Page: National Public Health Week ASTHO News Release: ASTHO President Scott Harris, MD, MPH, Testifies to Congress Advocating for Sustainable and Predictable Public Health Funding Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Public Witness Day ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 882: Harris Testifies on Hill, 2025 TFAH Report ASSTHO Web Page: Subscribe
Is Jimmy's worst enemy actually a decent guy? Is Jimmy's best friend actually his worst enemy? Is Mike the greatest secret weapon a criminal can have in his back pocket? How will Season 1 end? And what's so wrong with American Samoa? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow as we break down every episode of Better Call Saul. This is Season 1, Episode 9 - "Pimento."Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.htmlThe SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.Find AlmostSideways everywhere!Websitealmostsideways.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsidewaysTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Twitter: @pro_zach36Todd: Too Cool for TwitterAdam's Twitter: @adamsidewaysApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Public health isn't just about policies—it's about people. Leiema Hunt, MPH, talks about her work in American Samoa, the unique health challenges her community faces, and the role of cultural traditions in promoting well-being. From leading COVID-19 response efforts to tackling non-communicable diseases, Leiema shares her insights on public health, leadership, and the importance of staying connected to one's roots. Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Harper Xinyu Zhang, Kailey Hopkins, and Tanya Gale
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PREVIEW: Colleague Cleo Paskal of FDD presents the risk to American Samoa in the target zone of the PRC. More later. 1888 COOK MONUMENT, HAWAII
What if you had a chance to be a High Chief of American Samoa? Ricky Logo had that chance but passed it all up to chase a career in the US as a football coach. Rob Tribble discussed the cool story and wrapped up the Steakhouse. We then discussed what's next for the Braves during Spring Training and gave some final thoughts on the NFL Combine.
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! This week's episode features part one of Keilani's recap of her most amazing and memorable trip ever.Keilani embarked on a special journey with her family to Samoa, where she immersed herself in her Samoan culture, met relatives, attended family reunions, visited ancestral villages, and embraced the beauty of Samoan traditions.The Peleti family truly had the time of their lives. From stunning waters to breathtaking views, every moment was special and unique. They visited family villages and even discovered her dad's and uncle's old trophies from their childhood.They also enjoyed a few fun outings at the bar and Keilani fulfilled her dream of riding in the truck bed. To top it off, she made a new best friend—a chicken! (LOL)This episode will conclude with a day trip that she, her dad, and her sister took to American Samoa. But don't worry; we'll be back tomorrow with a bonus episode to wrap up all the final details of this must-listen trip!Instagram @spontaneouspod @brittneyscardina @keilanipeleti TikTok: @spontaneouspod8Email: spontaneouspod@gmail.com
The fourth in this territorial series brings Aughie and Nia to American Samoa.