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Every artist wrestles with compromise. In this episode, Eddy Stevens shares his story story which challenges us to ask: what's worth sacrificing for, and what does it take to build a life around the art you love?✨ Eddy Stevens' solo exhibition runs September 12 – October 19, 2025 at VCRB Gallery in Antwerp. His new art book Dressings will also be available at the start of the exhibition (shipping late October). Eddy's website https://www.eddystevens.be/
Yoni, Bart en Thomas voelen sporteconoom Thomas Peeters aan de tand! In een boeiend gesprek gaat het over de staat van het voetbal in het algemeen, en die van den Antwerp in het bijzonder. Thomas is gelukkig zelf ook Antwerpfan, dus hij is prima op de hoogte van het reilen en zelen van de club!Opgelet: dit interview dateert van 12 augustus 2025. De volledige en reclamevrije versie is voorbehouden voor onze Diamanten Palen, die deze kunnen beluisteren via het ledenportaal op devierkantepaal.be!Hosts: Thomas Slembrouck, Yoni Van Looveren, Bart De VréGast: Thomas PeetersMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, comparing the benefits of pleasure with the rewards of good work.---Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane---Sources:Photo: © Juan Valentín CC BY-NC 4.0 https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/427040191. No modifications made. Available under public license. Image slightly cropped length-wise for podcast episode art.[1] André Thevet, Les Singularitez de la France Antarctique, (Antwerp, 1558), 4v ; Aristotle, Situations and Names of Winds 973b, 12–13.[2] Homer, Odyssey 9.106–110, trans. Robert Fagles, (Penguin, 1996), 214.[3] Homer, Odyssey 9.110–117, trans. Fagles, 214.[4] Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics 1118a.[5] Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics 1118a, 8.
De Rode Duivels reizen vandaag zonder de geblesseerde Romelu Lukaku af naar Liechtenstein. Daar spelen ze donderdag hun derde kwalificatiewedstrijd voor het WK 2026. Alleen winst volstaat tegen de dwergstaat om uitzicht te houden op groepswinst en zo vervelende barragewedstrijden te vermijden. In een zoektocht naar geld heeft Anderlecht afscheid genomen van een van zijn smaakmakers. Zo keert Kasper Dolberg terug naar zijn oude liefde Ajax. Na de Europese uitschakeling, de nederlaag in de Brusselse derby en de malaise in de bestuurskamer is dit een zoveelste opdoffer voor de supporters van paars-wit. En ook in Antwerpen rinkelt de kassa. De Great Old verkocht met Lammens en Doumbia opnieuw twee spelers door met een gigantische meerwaarde. Is er iemand beter in zijn vak dan Marc Overmars?
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Dr Ben LaHood sits down with Dr Erik Mertens and Dr Dick Vuijk from Medipolis Eye Centre in Antwerp, Belgium to discuss their transition from traditional phaco machines to the more intuitive Sophi system. They share the immediate changes they noticed in the OR and how Sophi has since become central to their cataract procedures. The conversation highlights how Sophi brings a modern approach to cataract surgery - with streamlined setup, smoother workflows, refined phaco performance, and a cleaner, more efficient environment. Beyond technology, the surgeons also reflect on its impact on surgical teams, patient experience, cost, sustainability, and mobile surgery setups. Whether you're considering a trial or exploring a full switch, this episode offers first-hand insights and practical takeaways from surgeons who have made the change. Discover Sophi: rayner.com/sophi
Isaac Babadi is hard op weg naar Royal Antwerp FC. Het PSV-talent komt op huurbasis naar Antwerpen, waar hij wordt gezien als opvolger van good old Tjaronn Chery. Myron Boadu is dolgelukkig met zijn transfer naar PSV en Calvin Verdonk reist bepakt en bezakt van Sittard naar Lille. Dit en nog veel meer bespreekt Yordi Yamali met Milan van Dongen en Daniël Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rebbe blesses for success in Antwerp, encourages continued farbrengens from Yud-Beis Tammuz through Chai Elul, and recommends beginning Chassidus study with Tanya, Derech Mitzvosecha, Kuntres U'Maayan, and the Frierdiker Rebbe's maamarim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1171
Experience the magic of spring in Holland with this in-depth Tulip Time River Cruise review featuring AmaWaterways and travel expert Christy Fitzharris. Ready for tulip season in full bloom?
Voetbal, transfers (spoiler: hot takes), en een supporter die nooit vergeten wordt. Westerlo. Antwerp komt eraan, Den Gino blijft voor altijd!(Noot: de opname was al gestart voor de transfer van Balikwisha officieel werd aangekondigd!)Host: Ziggy HsiaGasten: Duncan Bartholomeeusen en Hans BressinckMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hours after water was poured on the Kobbie rumours by all sources connected, the Athletic have run a feature saying Kobbie could entertain talk of a move after all. I run through, at length, why I feel that is a nightmare scenario.Real Betis issued an ultimatum, Antwerp try and raise the praise, and United play at Grimsby tonight, leading to a great story from 1946, if you'll indulge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Zwi Berneman is Emeritus Professor of Hematology at the University of Antwerp, and previously Head of the Division of Hematology at the Antwerp University Hospital. His basic and clinical research is focused on vaccination with immunogenic dendritic cells in cancer and with tolerogenic dendritic cells in multiple sclerosis. He talks about the history and development of dendritic cell vaccines and the work needed to make them more widely available to patients.
Na zes speeldagen prijkt Sint-Truiden verrassend bovenaan de rangschikking in onze vaderlandse competitie. Coach Wouter Vrancken deed dit weekend beroep op maar liefst zeven Japanners om de zege over de streep te trekken, al is de omvangrijke aanwezigheid van buitenlandse spelers al lang geen uitzondering meer in de JPL. Voorts bewezen de supporters van Antwerp en KV Mechelen dat verdriet geen clubkleuren kent. Beide clans pakten uit met een indrukwekkend eerbetoon voor de legendarische Antwerpfan ‘Gino Lawijt'. Mahamadou Doumbia zorgde in het slot voor de apotheose op de Bosuil met zijn zoveelste goal vanop afstand. En in de Beker van België volgde een nieuwe triomf voor bekerrevelatie KVC De Toekomst Borsbeke. De laatst overgebleven provincialer stuntte op het veld van Meux en mag zich nu opmaken voor een verre verplaatsing naar de Oostkantons.
Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has been garnering headlines across multiple fronts over the past few days. Most significantly, he broke his silence on Instagram this week to reveal that he has been battling Lyme disease—describing it as “relentlessly debilitating,” with symptoms including nerve pain, fatigue, and persistent sickness. Timberlake's post emphasized a desire to connect with others facing similar health struggles and to help raise awareness about the dangers of tick-borne illnesses. This candid message arrives as researchers at Old Dominion University caution about the increasing prevalence of another dangerous tick-borne infection—babesiosis—especially in Timberlake's native Mid-Atlantic region. Public health experts believe that Timberlake's openness may help shift public awareness and inspire improved research funding and surveillance.On the music front, Timberlake's “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” continues to dominate headlines with record-breaking success. After a sold-out run across the United States, the European leg kicked off in early August, including back-to-back concerts at Antwerp's massive Sportpaleis arena where Timberlake performed crowd favorites such as “Rock Your Body,” “Mirrors,” and his new hits like “Drown.” The tour, supported by his album “Everything I Thought It Was,” is now his highest-grossing ever, pulling in more than $140 million from over 70 shows so far according to Complex, with attendance set to exceed one million fans worldwide. Social media buzz has amplified the excitement, with fan accounts on Instagram sharing live footage from recent concerts, including Timberlake's energetic opening of “Rock Your Body” at Nassau Coliseum and up-close shots of him performing for packed crowds.Away from the stage, Timberlake's financial and business activities also make news. Several outlets, including I Like To Dabble and MonitorBP, estimate his net worth for 2025 between $300 and $350 million, citing his continued success in music, acting, and lucrative investments in brands and startups.Meanwhile, Timberlake's Detroit concert at Little Caesars Arena back in February has come up in an unrelated legal matter. Multiple news outlets such as Click On Detroit report that a former executive is suing her CEO, alleging sexual harassment during the concert. It's crucial to note Timberlake himself is not a party to the lawsuit, but the incident arose during one of his sold-out performances, adding an unexpected dimension to his recent news cycle.Overall, the confluence of Timberlake's honest health disclosure, his triumphant touring, savvy business dealings, and cameo role as the backdrop in a workplace lawsuit underscore how the entertainer remains deeply woven into pop culture, headline news, and social media moments in 2025.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
In the early hours of February 15, 2003, a small crew of Italian thieves pulled off what seemed impossible, they broke into the world's most secure diamond vault in Antwerp, Belgium. They slipped past ten layers of high tech security without triggering a single alarm, making off with millions in gems, gold, and cash. It was the kind of heist you'd expect in a Hollywood script, but this one was real, and to this day, the missing diamonds have never been found. Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56ajNkLiPoIat1V2KI9n5c?si=OyM38rdsSSyyzKAFUJpSyw MERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=u Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=true Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wickedlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrim Website: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/ Wicked and Grim is an independent podcast produced by Media Forge Studios, and releases a new episode here every Tuesday and Friday.
Discover Europe's best-kept secrets! Travel advisors Ryan and Julie explore four incredible European "second cities" that offer authentic experiences, fewer crowds, and better value than popular tourist destinations. Learn why these underrated gems should be on your travel bucket list.Featured DestinationsSplit, Croatia
In this special edition, we take you inside the Infection Control African Network Congress 2025, held in beautiful Cape Town from 29 June to 2 July. Vin was on the ground capturing the energy, innovation, and passion driving infection prevention and control (IPC) across Africa and beyond. From cutting edge updates in infection control programs to inspiring discussions on IPC education, this episode is packed with insights straight from the experts. And for an extra twist, three conference attendees stepped up as momentary messengers for the day, bringing fresh perspectives as they interviewed some of the most fascinating voices at the congress.Our adhoc hosts:Dr Lesego MothibiDr Gilda MadeiraDr Julia PhambaneAbout our Guests: Professor Shaheen Mehtar MBBS, FRCPath, FCPath, MD, see bio HERE: An overview of the congressAnn Versporten, MEHS, MPH, Research scientist, University of Antwerp, see bio HERE: Co-ordinating the Global PPSAnnelies Boven, MSc, PhD candidate, University of Antwerp: Constructing the Operational module of the Global PPSBuyiswa Lizzie Sithole, IPC Consultant, see bio HERE: Challenges in implementing IPC practices in displaced and war-torn areas, and IPC strategies that work in the primary healthcare setting.Professor Joost Hopman, MD, PhD, DTMH see bio HERE: IPC and the hospital design and The effect of climate change on infectious diseaseReshma Misra, MSc, Assistant Director: Provincial Infection Prevention and Control – KwaZulu Natal, see her bio HERE: Antimicrobial prescribing and HAI surveillance in KZN, and Primary Health Care preparedness for a pandemic Resources from this episode:ICAN Website (https://icanetwork.co.za/)Global PPS website8 core components of IPCWE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on:Instagram: Microbe_MailX/Twitter: @microbemailFacebook: MicrobeMailTiktok: @microbe.mailWatch this episode on our new YouTube channel: Microbe MailE-mail us:
Union en STVV zijn samen leider, de logica en de verrassing. Antwerp moet ondertussen tevreden zijn met 6 op 12, maar dat kan het onmogelijk zijn. En hebben Club, Genk en Anderlecht vertrouwen getankt richting de Europese wedstrijden?
1-1 away in het zwarte land tegen ons zwart beest. Op papier niet verkeerd. Maar op de terugrit zal er niet veel gefeest zijn. Verdedigend is Antwerp al best solide. Offensief moet het beter en mag er ook vooral nog het een en ander bij. Laat de transfergekte dus maar losbarsten. Host: Bob DejonghGasten: Duncan Bartholomeeusen & Jeron DewulfMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, I argue that we must have some degree of artifice to organize our thoughts and recognize the things we see in our world.---Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane---Sources:[1] For my recent essays referring to this current historiographic project see “On Sources,” Wednesday Blog 6.22, “On Writing,” Ibid., 6.27, and “On Knowledge,” Ibid., 6.29.[2] Lee Alan Dugatkin, Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose, (University of Chicago Press, 2009).[3] Staffan Müller-Wille, “Linnean Lens | Linnaeus' Lapland Journey Diary (1732),“ moderated by Isabelle Charmantier, virtual lecture, 12 May 2025, by the Linnean Society of London, YouTube, 1:04:18, link here.[4] Jason Roberts, Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life, (Random House, 2024), 45–49.[5] Roberts, 20.[6] Roberts, 115–125.[7] Roberts, 109.[8] André Thevet, Les Singularitez de la France Antarctique, (Antwerp, 1558), 16r–16v. The translation is my own.[9] Roberts, 109.[10] Damião de Góis, Chronica do Felicissimo Rei Dom Emanuel, 4 vols., (Lisbon, 1566–1567).[11] Geraldine Heng, The Invention of Race in the European Middle Ages, (Cambridge University Press, 2018), 190.[12] Roberts, 110.[13] Michael Wintroub, A Savage Mirror: Power, Identity, and Knowledge in Early Modern France, (Stanford University Press, 2006), 42.[14] Roberts, xii.[15] Roberts, 107.[16] Roberts, 96–98.[17] Michael Allin, Zarafa: A Giraffe's True Story, from Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris, (Delta, 1998).
In this episode, Jessica and I begin with a question: How does one stay rooted in beauty without being consumed by it?Our conversation traces the slow emergence of Babalon—the archetypal force of erotic creativity, sovereignty, and sacred presence—as she rises from beneath perception and into felt experience. We explore how this creative power nourishes when embodied, but also how it can distort when separated from feeling.We draw on priestess and magician lineages to consider what it means to grow in relation to beauty—to open without losing oneself, to feel deeply without flooding, and to hold the creative current with integrity.This is an episode for those navigating the subtle path between inspiration and fragmentation, and seeking to rise gently, steadily, into the sacred power of presence. --------------------Jessica Christine is the creator of DeerWomen. Her work has been featured internationally. As a Creative Director, she has brought together worlds and traveled worldwide with event management, welcoming and taking care of all needs of visiting high-profile ambassadors, including royals of Belgium. As a STEM teacher, she has taught coding and 3D printing through gaming and robotics. Mentored by Francesca Lia Block, Maja D'Aoust and attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium amongst others. At an early age, she cultivated a strong interest in mythology, evolution, travel, and esoteric sciences and applied those interests to the several facets of visual arts. In 2006 she began traveling to the Middle East, where she lived and worked for a number of years. In 2010, she launched DeerWomen, a world to combine her fascination with the art of travel, tea and folklore's long and wonderful history of ritual objects with intent. In 2022, we welcome DeerWomen's reopening in the heart of Belgium, Antwerpen.Jessica strives to join the quiet intimacy and elegance of herbs with the magic of storytelling: narratives that emerge from myths, cultures, and stories, both new and old; universal and personal.Moreover, every work of art holds beauty and strength over time while imbuing the atmosphere of unique traditions and histories. Pieces are sourced from around the globe, made from nature and crafted with intention. --------------------Songs for the Witch Woman by Jack Parsons & Marjorie CameronPoems written and read by Marjorie Cameron from An Evening with Cameron - MOCA U - MOCAtvAn interview with Kenneth Anger on Cameron, Jack Parsons etc - Düsseldorf 18.II.2013 --------------------Support Jessica --> https://deerwomen.comSupport V --> https://saturnvox.comSupport the Show --> https://ko-fi.com/saturnvox156
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has made serious waves this week after the worldwide release of his new single and music video A Little More featuring a riotous reunion with Rupert Grint. The video, directed by Emil Nava, sees Grint reprise his iconic Lego House role—this time as a hapless ex-con haunted by Sheeran's face at every turn, culminating in a twist where Sheeran appears as the blushing bride in a wedding dress beside Grint at the altar. The video's zany concept and Sheeran's playful cross-dressing dominated headlines and social media, with Parade and Times of India noting how fans erupted on TikTok and Instagram over the surreal visuals and Sheeran's tongue-in-cheek approach. Internet chatter spiked with users posting memes and reaction videos to Sheeran's wedding day “jumpscare,” while comments like “You look fantastic in a wedding dress, not gonna lie” briefly eclipsed the single's actual music on TikTok.Sheeran amplified buzz by sharing behind-the-scenes details about the video's long shoot and his motivation, including a humorous take on his early career and public confusion with Rupert Grint, which he also expanded on in live interviews and a performance at Middenvijver Park in Antwerp on release day, according to live fan footage circulated on YouTube and Instagram. He used the stage to discuss the song's angry origins and personal meaning, dedicating it to anyone “with someone just gets to you,” and urging fans to check out the video for a good laugh. This blend of raw emotion, self-deprecation, and spectacle is also being reflected in press coverage from news outlets like That Grape Juice and Texx and the City, which highlighted the creative reunion with Grint and praised the video's “playful yet poignant” narrative.Simultaneously, Sheeran's global + - = ÷ x tour is rolling on, fresh from blockbuster 360-degree shows in Belgium with support from Myles Smith and Tori Kelly, as reported by FK Scorpio and Indian news agencies. Indian fans in particular have reason to celebrate: Sheeran has announced his return for a six-city leg across Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Shillong, and Delhi NCR in early 2025, promising a stripped-back storytelling format and a mix of fresh tracks and classics.Adding to his media presence, Sheeran made a surprise appearance at Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford, Ireland, with photos going viral on fan accounts, while his candid remarks on Beta Squad's YouTube channel about lip-syncing and his musical principles also triggered industry chatter. These weeks have been a masterclass in how Sheeran leans into spectacle, sentiment, and strategic unpredictability—magnifying biographical moments that will certainly echo beyond release cycles.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Twee penalty's, een rode kaart voor een oude bekende en een kers op de taart diep in blessuretijd: Antwerp boekt zijn eerste overwinning van het seizoen. In deze 460ste aflevering van De Vierkante Paal bespreken we de 3-1 zege tegen OHL en een nu al legendarische kneesliding (of twee).Host: Pieter VerhoevenGasten: Wim Peters en Yoni Van LooverenMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For some the Maison Margiela Artisanal 2025 show was everything they'd hoped for – clothes that stood for something and contained an otherworldly beauty and thoughtful details.For others, it was discomforting, even ugly and the fact that we couldn't see the models' faces was disturbing.In this episode of The Charisse Report we're going to look at themes of uglifying, destruction and sustainability, as well as smaller details like the body as a canvas the masks, plastic and the music from the show. After that I'll share my favourite looks with you.If you want a visual version of this episode you can find it on YouTube and Spotify.In this episode: Martin Margiela, Antwerp, Maison Margiela, Glenn Martens, Yohan Serfaty, Inge Grognard, Gary Gill, Diesel, Fashion, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, Lucas Emilio Brunner, Uglify, Lewis CarrollMorgan DeBaun Digital twin video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMLHGpISF9u/?igsh=bnVrMjZqazU3c2d1 Nick Cave interview: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZAqbBAB5a/?igsh=MWpsa2xkNGp1cDVjYQ==Imagery: Martin Margiela's White Universe 1988-2008 published by MoMu Fashion MuseumVogue Runway@maison.margiela.archive on IGBooksUgly: The Aesthetics of Everything by Stephen Bayley: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116280726122Maison Martin Margiela's White Universe 1988-2008 MoMu 2025: https://tenderbooks.co.uk/products/martin-margielas-white-universe-1988-2008
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This week Ed Sheeran was everywhere, and if you blinked, you might have missed another headline. In a move that immediately set social media alight, Ed dropped the video for his new single A Little More on August 7th. Fans and music journalists alike couldn't stop talking about the surreal sight of Ed Sheeran crashing the on-screen wedding of Rupert Grint and Nathalie Emmanuel while wearing a bridal gown. The video, directed by Emil Nava, reunites Ed and Rupert in a playful, tongue-in-cheek homage to their viral chemistry from the 2011 Lego House days. Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram all went wild with reactions, with PopCrave calling Sheeran “ethereal” and hundreds of users remarking on how the cameo had them both confused and delighted. Critics praised the concept for its humor and nostalgia, saying only a Florence Welch cameo could make it more 2012.Ed capitalized on the buzz, teasing behind-the-scenes moments and joking with Rupert Grint about their long-running doppelgänger act. According to Sunny 94.3, Ed said the concept had been percolating “for years” and the song itself, a collaboration with Dave, Blake Slatkin, Cirkut, and Johnny McDaid, is his version of an “angry song” lightened by comedy. The music video gathered over half a million YouTube views within hours and was widely covered by outlets from SoapCentral to ThatGrapeJuice, the latter describing it as serving “both music and mischief” and highlighting Ed's skill at promoting both new work and pop culture throwbacks.Just days earlier, fans in Wexford, Ireland got the ultimate hometown surprise when Ed walked into The Sky and The Ground pub during the Fleadh music festival. Spin 1038 reported that Ed, taking a break from his sold-out Mathematics tour, played an impromptu set alongside acclaimed Irish musicians including Beoga and Amble. Locals were particularly touched, as Ed has often spoken of his love for Wexford and its role in his childhood. Instagram quickly filled with clips of the gig, racking up thousands of likes within hours.On August 7th, he wowed the crowd in Antwerp with the official debut of A Little More at Middenvijver Park, a moment fans hailed as emotionally charged and historic, especially since it ties into his forthcoming album Play, which drops September 12th. Concert setlists, fan-recorded videos, and fevered anticipation for both his Stockholm shows and upcoming new music continue to dominate fan pages and entertainment wires.Rumors have swirled online about possible further collaborations and some controversy over Ed's recent comments identifying “culturally as Irish,” but Ed seems unfazed, focusing on playful self-expression and high-profile appearances. It's all adding up to a new era that is lyrically sharper, visually memorable, and as headline-grabbing as ever.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Send us a textNo lie...one of my favorite episodes of all time. Sit back and be prepared to learn A LOT (no matter if you're a mom or pelvic floor professional!)This week I'm joined by Dr. Hedwig Neels, pelvic floor physiotherapist at Antwerp University Hospital, professor at the University of Antwerp, and author of The Pelvic Floor Book. Hedwig specializes in pelvic floor and cyclists and real time ultrasound imaging integration into pelvic health.A mom herself, Hedwig brings clarity, humor, and evidence-based insight to some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health.We dive into the real stuff—leaks, prolapse fears, her papers on queefing (yep, vaginal wind), and how we can educate without shame. Whether you're a clinician, cyclist, or just someone trying to figure out what's happening with your own pelvic floor, this one's for you.In this episode, we talk about:Saddle health & preventing saddle sorenessCystocele, urinary incontinence & prolapse expectationsCycling-specific pelvic floor considerationsReal-time ultrasound in treatmentPelvic floor myths that still need bustingAnd how to talk about queefing without cringingGrab your headphones and let's normalize these conversations. Because pelvic health is health—and it shouldn't feel taboo.
Wednesday Tim Burton's quirky Addams Family drama is back for a second season. Nevermore is back in session as Wednesday tangles with a new principal, a devious campus stalker and a waning grip on her psychic powers (Netflix). Outlander: Blood of My Blood A romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways (Neon). Stolen: Heist of the Century In 2003, a gang of thieves rob the impenetrable Diamond Center, Antwerp; who was behind one of the world's biggest heists and how did they pull it off? (Netflix) LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At "Beyond the Big Bang" 2025, Dr. Patrick Vanraes, a plasma scientist at the University of Antwerp, delivers two quiet revolts against the reigning cosmological order. In the first talk, he develops Dr. Pierre Marie Robitaille's vision of the Sun not as a chaotic gas ball, but as a layered, liquid structure—dense enough to host fusion through lattice confinement, where matter itself conspires in silence. Patrick takes Dr. Robitaille's model one step further, examining the possibility that diverse types of fusion may be occurring throughout different regions of the liquid plasma. In the second talk, Patrick takes aim at the cosmic origin of the microwave background, suggesting that what's been repeatedly called the echo of creation may instead be a local artifact—unmeasured where it matters most. Patrick doesn't reject mainstream physics—he asks physicists to look again, more carefully, and perhaps more honestly. The Q&A shows this is not the simple request it seems.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showMUSICCheck out our band's new album:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-hereVinyl pre-orders available now: https://buy.stripe.com/14A5kC3Od5d21Ms7zPdEs0900:00 Go! Introduction to Liquid Plasmas 00:01:16 Liquid Model of the Sun 00:03:04 Fusion Mechanisms Comparison 00:07:05 Exploring Fusion Reaction Products 00:10:42 Quantum Tunneling and Fusion 00:12:44 Quantum Dynamics in Fusion 00:17:53 Multi-plasma Model Dynamics 00:21:27 Falsifying the Standard Cosmological Model 00:25:53 Central Cosmic Microwave Background Debate 00:26:34 Certainty of the CMB 00:30:16 Measurement Mechanisms and Instrumentation 00:39:11 Evidence and Peer Critique of Standard Cosmology00:42:32 Q&A00:44:40 Diverging Views on Solar Structure 00:52:30 Discussion on the Microwave Background 00:56:55 Debate on Research Validity and Peer Review 00:59:09 Exploring Fusion and Experimental Methods #PlasmaPhysics, #ColdFusion, #Astrophysics, #CosmicMicrowaveBackground, #SpaceScience, #FusionEnergy, #UniverseOrigins, #cosmology, #astrophysics, #spacefacts , #quantumphysics, #spaceexploration , #spacetime, #astronomy, #relativity , #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast ABOUS US: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasBMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/allAMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysciBLOG: http://DemystifySci.com/blog RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671
Ziggy, Hans en Dave hebben het over Tsunashima (ja, da's geen sushi), de mogelijke opstelling van den Antwerp, en wat OHL eigenlijk in hun kern heeft zitten.Spoiler: het is géén derby, zelfs al dragen we dezelfde truitjes.Host: Ziggy Hsia Gasten: Dave Van Meel en Hans BressinckMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We continue with our message of nechama Every year Parashat Va'etchanan falls out during the same week as Shabbat Nachamu . The rabbis arranged it that way. But what's the connection? If anything, Va'etchanan would seem like a downer—Moshe Rabbeinu prays 515 prayers, and he isn't answered. What happened? One of the things Moshe asked for was evra na ve'ereh et ha'aretz hatovah —"Let me see the good land ." And in a way, that request was granted, as it says later in Devarim 34:4: זֹאת הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר נִשְׁבַּעְתִּי לְאַבְרָהָם לְיִצְחָק וּלְיַעֲקֹב לֵאמֹר לְזַרְעֲךָ אֶתְּנֶנָּה רְאִיתִיהָ בְעֵינֶיךָ "This is the land… you saw it with your own eyes." So what is the meaning of this " seeing "? Why is it so important? The Sfat Emet says in this week's parasha that Moshe's act of seeing the land left something behind for future generations—even in galut . Through his gaze, Moshe Rabbeinu made something happen. What was that? We say that when one prays, they are supposed to focus on the Bet Kodesh HaKodashim /Holy of Holies . As the pasuk says, derech artzam , prayers pass through the land . Jews around the world face east, and in Israel, they face the Kotel , and so on. The essence of prayer lies in our kavanah /intention—in our mind's eye. It's not tangible. And, says the Sfat Emet , zeh pa'al Moshe Rabbeinu b'tfilato —this is what Moshe accomplished with his prayer: that Eretz Yisrael would forever be the place through which we pray. Furthermore, Rav Wolbe said in the name of Rav Chaim Kreiswirth—his brother-in-law and the chief rabbi of Antwerp—that the midrash says, avirah d'Eretz Yisrael machkim /the air of Eretz Yisrael makes one wise." (For an aside that also brings nechama : Why wasn't Moshe Rabbenu allowed to enter the land? Because if Moshe had entered, he would have built the Bet HaMikdash . And whatever Moshe Rabbenu touches lasts forever. Moshe Rabbenu, one of the seven ro'im /shepherds), is associated with the attribute of netzach /eternity . Had he built the Bet HaMikdash , it would have stood forever, unable to be destroyed. Then, when God's anger would be aroused, it wouldn't be poured out on stone and wood—it would have had to be directed at the people themselves. Therefore, Moshe Rabbenu could not be the one to enter. He built the Mishkan , amd it says the Mishkan was hidden—not destroyed—because it endures forever. But Moshe Rabbenu did touch something in the land. He touched the avir /the air —by looking at it. And through that, he elevated it. That's why to this day, avirah d'Eretz Yisrael machkim /the air of the land of Israel makes one wise. So the message is this: although Moshe Rabbenu's prayer seemed unanswered, it had tremendous impact. It changed reality. His prayer was so powerful that every prayer we pray today is connected to his. All the wisdom that flows from Eretz Yisrael flows from his gaze and his plea. There is added nechama in Moshe's story: Sometimes we feel like our prayers go unanswered, that something is wrong with us, that God is distant etc. We wonder, " Has He abandoned me?" Well, who was greater than Moshe Rabbenu? And yet, Hashem did not answer his prayer— for a reason . So don't get discouraged if we've gone through another Tisha B'Av , another year without the Bet HaMikdash . The sages say that every year that it's not rebuilt, it is as if it was destroyed in that year. That's the feeling of Tisha B'Av . But don't lose hope. Don't lose faith. Take nechama . Shift your perspective. Have a new outlook and understand that the prayers of Moshe Rabbenu, the greatest of men, went unanswered but became the foundation for our prayer. He stayed behind—for a great reason- to save the Jewish people. So even the "unanswered" prayer was answered. Let's give ourselves that hizzuk
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has truly stolen headlines and charmed music lovers in recent days, combining the spontaneity fans adore with the high-profile moves that shape his legacy. Just last night, Sheeran stunned revelers at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford, Ireland, with a surprise performance inside the Sky and The Ground pub. According to RTÉ, not only did he play hits like Castle On The Hill to a packed and vocal crowd, he joined Irish acts such as Amble, BIIRD, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe for renditions of classic Irish tunes, including a moving version of Wild Mountain Thyme with the all-female supergroup BIIRD. The connection is deeply personal: Sheeran, who recently identified more strongly with his Irish heritage, played an acoustic version of Perfect outside for those left standing in the streets, making sure nobody felt left out. The spectacle, widely shared on Instagram and across Irish media, immediately became the stuff of local legend and a viral social media moment, giving a major boost to the Fleadh Cheoil, which is already drawing an estimated 750,000 visitors.Sheeran's European Mathematics Tour powers on, and anticipation is mounting in Antwerp, as an extra show was just added to meet sky-high demand, as confirmed via his official ticket partners and Instagram. The Belgian gigs on August 7 and 8 will feature Myles Smith and Tori Kelly as special guests and are billed as immersive 360-degree experiences, making each night a guaranteed event.On the music front, Sheeran is feeding the hype for his forthcoming album Play, due out in September, by reuniting with Harry Potter's Rupert Grint for the quirky new video to his track A Little More. According to coverage from Sunny 94.3 and his own social media, Grint's return as the loveable lookalike superfan is a nostalgic nod to their iconic Lego House collaboration and has already set fans buzzing about the record itself.Social media-wise, Sheeran marked his official return to Instagram after a lengthy personal hiatus, promising more candid updates and hinting at a creative upswing after a self-described turbulent period. Outlets like AOL note that Sheeran credits his absence to personal struggles but now signals a new, more open chapter.There's no credible speculation about any controversies or significant business deals in the last few days, and all eyes remain on the tour, the imminent album, and Sheeran's ongoing knack for delivering moments fans will be talking about years from now.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Een jonge, debuterende collega onder de bus gooien omdat je niet kan winnen met een ploeg die bijna drie keer zoveel waard is? Foei, Thorsten Fink. Om nog van de niet-gefloten penalty te zwijgen. Maar wij zijn blij, want voorlopig geraken ze Antwerp niet voorbij.Host: Dave Van MeelGasten: Duncan Bartholomeeusen & Dirk PietersMontage: Thomas Slembrouck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has electrified the music world yet again by unveiling a blockbuster new tour and album, major stadium announcements, and robust fan engagement that proves his star remains undimmed. According to Vinyl Me Please and multiple other reliable outlets, Sheeran just announced his 2026 Loop Tour, set to launch in Auckland, New Zealand, on January 16, before hitting major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. The tour's rapid expansion—four more shows added just days after the reveal due to overwhelming demand—underscores Sheeran's enduring magnetism in Australasia, where he has already moved more than 2.5 million tickets across previous visits. Notably, Newstalk ZB highlighted that his initial Auckland show sold so fast that promoters scrambled to add another concert within hours of the first ticket drop.Ed isn't just playing the hits. He is gearing up to celebrate his evolution as an artist with the launch of his forthcoming studio album, Play, set for release on September 12, 2025—timed perfectly with his upcoming tour. TheMusicUniverse noted that Play is being billed as an “explorative, technicolour pop album,” with vibrant influences from Indian and Persian music woven together with Sheeran's signature British folk sensibility. Fans can expect fresh singles like Azizam, Sapphire, and Old Phone, which insiders describe as radiating a globally influenced sound palette that signals a major leap in his artistry. His new stage show promises not just dazzling visuals and full stadium singalongs, but also signature acoustic interludes and solo loop pedal magic that made him famous.Public buzz is only growing, with heavy traffic on both traditional and social media. Sheeran's Instagram has been abuzz with glimpses of rehearsal sessions and cryptic backstage teases, fueling speculation around surprise on-tour collaborators and possible new directions for his live performances. In Zurich this weekend, Blue News reported on Daniel Moon, a devoted superfan following Sheeran's European tour for weeks—he even earned a shout-out from Ed on TikTok, generating another viral burst for the singer and keeping him top of mind among digital natives.For European fans still catching the tail end of his Mathematics stadium run, bold headlines report Ed's ongoing sold-out shows across Zurich, Wroclaw, and Antwerp, where fans packed venues by the tens of thousands. These appearances, paired with friendly mentions of his local pub Bertie Blossoms in UK tabloids and live charity support, complete the picture of a global superstar doubling down on creativity, fan connection, and philanthropic loyalty. As Sheeran gears up for his most ambitious touring and recording chapter yet, all signs point toward continued commercial dominance—and perhaps even more reinvention ahead.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
My first guest is Carmelo Balagtas, a very talented visionary artist, specializing in sculpture and focusing on a natural feeling and the movement that he lives in, which inspires his work. We'll discuss what a visionary positive mindset can achieve and how it can touch the soul. My second guest is Rafaella Jahn who works with her mom Joan Jahn at Seraphim in Antwerp, Belgium, a shop based on the art of living. She will talk about the shop and how she -along with her mom and her siblings- come up with diverse concepts and her ideas for being creative in general. Together, both my two Philippine guests, will enlighten you with their stories about visionary and creative aspects of life.
Matters Microbial #101: Electrifying News about Cable Bacteria July 25, 2025 Today, Dr. Nicole Geerlings from the University of Vienna in Austria joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss some of the wonderful work she and colleagues have carried out studying the wild, weird, and wonderful world of cable bacteria, which can conduct electricity over microbially enormous distances! Definitely time for #OMG and #WTM! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Nicole Geerlings Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode This just became available: a wonderful short introduction to day's topic, the cable bacteria, from Asimov Press. It is an absolute must read for everyone interested. Here is a link to the Summer Science Program, a wonderful outreach program for high school juniors. An essay about Nobel Prize winning Albert Szent-Györgyi, who stated that life was a matter of electrons finding a place to rest. Here is a short video introduction to his work. A video introduction to microbial metabolism. A video introduction to electron transport. Remember that bacteria and archaea are VERY skilled at using different electron donors and acceptors than eukaryotic life. The really fun concept of the “Jagendorf Jump,” showing electron transport vs. pH in chloroplasts. An overview of the microbial fuel cell concept. Here is a nice overview I highly recommend. A commercial source for you to build your own microbial fuel cell. A DIY approach to building a MFC. An ESSENTIAL overview to the idea of electrons in microbial sediments. A review article about cable bacteria. Here is another fine review. This is a third great introduction to cable bacteria. And here is a video overview. An article by Dr. Geerlings and colleagues describing cable bacteria for new #Micronauts. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An review of stable isotope probing in microbiology. Here is a video seminar using SIP in microbiology. An overview of Nano-SIMS and how it is used in microbiology. Here is another review. A deeply wonderful article by Dr. Geerlings and colleagues suggesting that inactive cells with the “microbial cable” are still conducting electrons! Dr. Geerlings postdoctoral scholar website. Links and References on Cable Bacteria from Dr. Geerlings: 1. Here is a website from the group of Prof. Dr. Filip Meysman from the University of Antwerp, which includes a great video on the electron conductivity of cable bacteria. 2. The first paper describing redox half-reactions separated by long-distance electron transport. Nielsen, L. P., Risgaard-Petersen, N., Fossing, H., Christensen, P. B., and Sayama, M. (2010). Electric currents couple spatially separated biogeochemical processes in marine sediment. Nature 463, 1071–1074. doi: 10.1038/nature08790 3. The paper describing the discovery of cable bacteria. Look into the supplemental material for the excellent experimental set-up to prove that the cable bacteria are the ones doing the long-distance electron transport. Pfeffer, C., Larsen, S., Song, J., Dong, M., Besenbacher, F., Meyer, R. L., et al. (2012). Filamentous bacteria transport electrons over centimetre distances. Nature 491, 218–221. Doi: 10.1038/nature11586 4. A paper that dives into the conductivity of the cable bacteria network and shows that these fibres can conduct electrons just as well as a copper wire. Meysman, F. J. R., Cornelissen, R., Trashin, S., Bonné, R., Martinez, S. H., van der Veen, J., et al. 2019. A highly conductive fibre network enables centimetre-scale electron transport in multicellular cable bacteria. Nat. Commun. 10:1–8. doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-12115-7 5. This paper describes how cable bacteria activity generates a layer of iron oxyhydroxides on the top of the sediment layer and how this delays the release of sulfide into the water column for several weeks in a seasonally hypoxic basin in the Netherlands. Seitaj, D., R. Schauer, F. Sulu-Gambari, et al. 2015. “Cable Bacteria Generate a Firewall Against Euxinia in Seasonally Hypoxic Basins.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 112: 13278–13283. 6. This paper describes how the catabolic division of labor is coupled to an anabolic division of labor where cells reducing oxygen cannot grow and therefore provide a “community service” for the rest of the filament. Nicole M. J. Geerlings, Cheryl Karman, Stanislav Trashin, Karel S. As, Michiel V. M. Kienhuis, Silvia Hidalgo-Martinez, Diana Vasquez-Cardenas, Henricus T.S. Boschker, Karolien de Wael, Jack J. Middelburg, Lubos Polerecky, and Filip J.R. Meysman. Division of labor and growth during electrical cooperation in multicellular cable bacteria. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 117, 5478–5485. Doi: 10.1073/pnas.1916244117 Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
Roel Gevaers, professor in last mile logistics and supply chain at the university of Antwerp, discusses moves to impose fees on inbound low-value parcels from outside the EU. EU and EC proposal to add €2 fee for inbound international parcels Fee for cross-dock parcels from overseas Focus on import-free parcels Huge volumes of Chinese parcels entering Europe each year EU and EC intentions with this fee - is it a symbolic action? Timeframes - contrasting Europe with the USA Future plans for full customs reform Consumer protection and standards How the €2 fee will be collected Passing costs on to the consumer Likelihood of impact on low-value cross-border parcel volumes Impact of US tariffs on Chinese exports to other nations Is the proposed fee legal? EU member countries' responsibilities for customs Also in this episode: An update on Belgium's legislation compelling parcel locker networks to be carrier neutral.
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In this deeply touching episode, Guy talked with Jeralyn Glass, a musician and professor of music, and shared her profound journey of healing through the power of sound. She discussed the transformative role of crystal singing bowls in her life, especially following the tragic loss of her son. The conversation dives into the significance of vibrational frequencies, music as a universal language, and the importance of embodying love and presence. Jeralyn also provides a mini session of healing sounds, illustrating the soothing capabilities of the bowls. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief, resilience, and the potential for music to connect us to deeper, spiritual dimensions. About Jeralyn: Jeralyn Glass is an international acclaimed singer, crystal alchemy sound healer, inspirational speaker, musician, and teacher blending a classical career with meditation and transformational high-vibration sound. She has performed on Broadway and on the Opera and Concert stages of the world, where she is known as a “Mozart singer of the first order.” Jeralyn established her classical music career in Europe, Japan and USA, singing regularly in theaters including the Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Opera, Michigan Opera, Pittsburg Opera,Teatro la Fenice, Zurich Opera, the Operas of Nice, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Malaga, Leipzig, Bonn and Munich. Praised as an artist with “glamour and style” by London's Opera Magazine, she has collaborated with a.o. Sir Neville Marriner, Sir Peter Hall, Jonathon Miller, Vladimir Jurowski, Louis Langree. She sang the National Anthem for over 18,000 people in her hometown of Los Angeles and is a well loved Gala performer, having written and sung tributes to Kareem Abdul Jabar and the late Kobe Bryant as well as the former German President Horst Kohler and the former French President Valerie Giscard d'Estaing. Key Points Discussed: (00:00) - Mum Loses Her Son — Then Uses the Portal of Sound to Bridge Worlds (00:43) - Republishing the Episode (00:57) - Connecting with the Audience (01:09) - Invitation to Retreats and Events (01:27) - Welcoming Jeralyn to the Podcast (01:52) - Jeralyn's Unique Career Path (02:57) - The Power of Music and Sound (05:44) - Jeralyn's Musical Journey (12:35) - Overcoming Grief Through Sound (15:33) - The Healing Power of Crystal Bowls (18:20) - A Mother's Journey Through Loss (19:47) - Spiritual Connections and Energy (27:10) - Finding Purpose After Loss (30:38) - A Mother's Grief and Healing Through Sound (34:03) - A Spiritual Encounter and Signs from Beyond (35:33) - Journey to India and Miraculous Signs (37:24) - Navigating Deep Grief and Finding Light (46:58) - The Sacred Science of Sound (53:14) - Healing Through Sound and Vibrations (01:02:53) - Final Thoughts and Reflections How to Contact Jeralyn Glass:www.jeralynglass.com crystalcadence.com www.sacredrainbowcurrent.com/jeralyn-glass Crystal Cadence by Jeralyn Glass YouTube Channel About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''
rWotD Episode 2988: Elvira Saadi Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 9 July 2025, is Elvira Saadi.Elvira Fuadovna Saadi (born January 2, 1952) is a retired gymnast from the former Soviet Union and a former elite gymnastics coach in Canada.As a member of the Soviet Union's women's gymnastics team, Saadi shared in the team gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. She placed 8th in the all-around at the 1972 Olympics and 7th all-around at the 1976 Olympics.Saadi won the all-around, balance beam and floor exercise at the 1973 USSR national championships. That year, she tied for first on vault at the 1973 World University Games, where she also placed 3rd in the all-around.At the 1974 World Championships, she earned a share of the USSR team gold, placed fourth in the all-around and captured the bronze medal on floor exercise.Following the 1976 Olympics, Saadi accepted a coaching position at the Moscow Dynamo Club, where she was the coach of Soviet gymnast Tatiana Groshkova, who placed third all-around in the 1989 U. S. S. R. gymnastics championships and placed first all-around at the 1990 Trophee Massilia.Saadi was born in Tashkent, U. S. S. R. She relocated to Canada in 1991 to become a coach at the Canadian gym Cambridge Kips, where she trained Canadian Olympians Yvonne Tousek and Crystal Gilmore.In June 2011, Saadi announced plans to open her own club, Dynamo Gymnastics. The new club begun operations on the premises of Revolution Gymnastics in Waterloo, where several top young gymnasts who left Cambridge Kips with Saadi trained. Dynamo Gymnastics opened in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in 2011. Saadi opened the new club together with the parents of one of the up-and-coming gymnasts, Victoria Moors, who left Cambridge Kips with Saadi. Along with Victoria Moors was Madeline Gardiner. Both Gardiner and Moors went on to qualify for the Canadian London 2012 Olympic team. Moors competed as part of Team Canada and helped to earn Canada 5th place overall in the team final, the best ranking of any Canadian Women's Artistic Gymnastics team to date at the Olympics. Gardiner was an alternate on the team but did not compete. Moors was also the youngest Canadian Olympian competing at the age of 15. Victoria went on to briefly hold the record for a Canadian Women's Artistic Gymnast at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2013, placing 10th for Canada. The previous best ranking for a Canadian was 14th. (That 10th-place ranking has since been beaten at the 2017 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships by Halifax's Ellie Black (Moors' teammate at the London Olympics). Victoria also has two eponymous skills, one a dismount from the uneven bars and the other a laid-out double-twisting double somersault on floor which is the hardest ranking floor skill to date. Victoria retired at the age of 18 in the spring of 2015. Victoria's sister Brooklyn Moors, also coached by Saadi, is a member of the Canadian national team and represented Canada at the 2017 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.On November 20, 2023, Saadi was permanently banned by Gymnastics Canada from working with gymnasts due to physical and verbal abuse. She appealed the ban, but on June 24, 2024, the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada denied her appeal.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:20 UTC on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Elvira Saadi on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kendra.
For decades, multinational corporations have used sophisticated strategies to shift profits away from where they do business. As a result, countries around the world lose an estimated US$500 billion annually in unpaid taxes, with developing nations hit particularly hard.In the first episode of The 15% solution, we explore how companies have exploited loopholes in the global tax system. We speak to Annette Alstadsæter, director of the Centre for Tax Research at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and Tarcisio Diniz Magalhaes, a professor of tax law at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. In 2021, after years of international negotiations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development unveiled a global tax deal designed to address tax avoidance through a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. But will this new framework actually work? And what happens when major economies refuse to participate? The 15% solution explores why a new global tax regime is needed, whether it can fix a broken system, and what's at stake if it fails.This episode of The Conversation Weekly was written and produced by Mend Mariwany. Gemma Ware is the executive producer. Mixing and sound design by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Sound design and mixing by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the full credits for this episode and sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation. Donation
How can we address the intersecting challenges of climate change and non-communicable diseases at once? In this first episode of the Intersections in Health, a new short podcast mini series, we delve into NCDs and the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and toxic pollution with Hans Bruyninckx , Commissioner on the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH, Professor of Environmental Governance at the University of Antwerp, former Executive Director of the European Environment Agency and Sinaia Netanyahu , Programme Manager at WHO/Europe's Centre for Environment and Health. We discuss attacks on science and #misinformation, the art of knowledge translation, communicating complexity and uncertainty, super wicked problems and system transformation. Crucially, we explore what this moment asks of each one of us and collectively. Tune in and give us your feedback on the issues discussed. ----------Our next episodes will explore the intersections of NCDs and anti-microbial resistance and NCDs and population ageing. This short series is part of WHO/Europe's count-down to the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs in September 2025.
In Episode 77 of the PhysioTutors podcast, we welcome Hedwig Neels, a renowned physiotherapist from Belgium who specializes in pelvic health. Hedwig is a professor at the University of Antwerp and founder of the Pelvic Floor platform, which aims to break taboos and make pelvic health accessible and understandable for women. During the episode, Hedwig discusses her journey in creating the Pelvic Floor platform and the common misconceptions around pelvic health, such as the overemphasis on Kegel exercises. She emphasizes the importance of education, awareness, and a holistic approach to pelvic health. The conversation also covers pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum, highlighting the need for pelvic floor training and the challenges in returning to high-impact sports. Hedwig shares insights into male pelvic health, particularly saddle pain in cyclists, and the significance of relaxation over strengthening in certain cases. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the importance of open communication and education in the field. Hedwig provides valuable resources and advice for physiotherapists and individuals looking to understand and improve pelvic health. Guest Hedwig is a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health, with a particular focus on education and awareness. She is a professor at the University of Antwerp, where she combines academic research with clinical practice at the University Hospital of Antwerp. Hedwig is also the founder of The Pelvic Floor, an information platform and community designed to break taboos and make pelvic health accessible and understandable for all women. She teaches both medical and paramedical professionals through the Women's & Pelvic Health Professionals network and is the author of Het Bekkenbodemboek — a beautifully illustrated, accessible guide to pelvic floor health for women. Her clinical expertise also extends to athletes, including both women and men, with a special focus on cycling-related saddle pain and its impact on performance. Content 00:00 Intro 01:12 Why she started her Pelvic Health Platform 03:19 Misconceptions about the Pelvic Floor 06:42 Sponsor 07:19 Lowering the barrier to start talking about pelvic health 12:00 Pelvic Health during and after pregnancy 15:40 Return to sport post-partum 20:00 Quantifying pelvic floor function in practice 23:37 Pelvic Floor Problems among top reasons women stop playing sports 26:52 Male pelvic pain 31:43 More about letting go than holding in 34:12 Pelvic health skills for non-pelvic health practitioners 37:01 Sponsor 38:02 Go beyond Kegels 42:54 Don't forget the pelvic girdle 46:34 The biggest innovation in pelvic rehab 49:32 What every physio should know about pelvic health 51:02 Hedwig's closing thoughts 53:18 Contact info & Outro Bonus Material Download the referenced transcript including PubMed Links and a high-resolution infographic on this episode as part of your Physiotutors membership on the Physiotutors App. Download the Free App now Follow our Podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
This month we welcome the wonderful Sien Josephine Teijssen to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Sien is a casting director based in Antwerp, Belgium. Originally trained in law, she discovered her passion for casting in 2011 and has been immersed in the job ever since. In 2015, she founded Sien Josephine Casting, quickly establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry. Known for her sharp eye and instinctive approach, she works closely with directors and producers to shape stories through casting; seeking out both trained actors and first-time performers who bring something special and authentic to the screen.Sien has extensive experience casting for Belgian productions, as well as casting talent for international projects filming in Belgium, and assembling international ensembles for Belgian stories with global reach. Her recent credits include Julie Keeps Quiet (2024) (Belgium's official Oscar entry for 2025 and nominated for a Casting Society Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for an International Feature), as well as the internationally acclaimed youth film Young Hearts (2024). She is currently working on several new projects, including productions in the UK, US, and France.In addition to her casting work, Sien is dedicated to elevating the profession and broadening access within the industry. She is an active board member of CSA's Global Chapter.Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us @tipsycastingResources: Sien Josephine Casting WebsiteSien IMDBSien Instagram────────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
In honour of our 500th show, we had to include one of our favourite genres of report - a classic heist! In 2003, a group got away with $100million worth of diamonds from a vault in Antwerp. But the best bit? How they got caught ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:12 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.wired.com/2009/03/ff-diamonds-2/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwerp_diamond_heisthttps://allthatsinteresting.com/biggest-heists-in-history/3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Miriam Schweitzer, a Chassidic woman who lives in Antwerp, Belgium is the featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” podcast, produced and hosted by Heather Dean. Miriam lives with Multiple Sclerosis, and she nonetheless lives an active, busy life and she recently published a memoir that she calls: “Cholent and Chadors: A Chassidic woman's experiences in a multi-cultural workplace.” Although her job at a local daycare center was challenging at first to work with women of various religious and ethnic backgrounds very different from her own, Miriam came to love her job. And then, due to circumstances beyond her control - namely her advanced symptoms of M.S. - she was eventually forced to leave. Check out this episode of the podcast and find out how Miriam's upbeat attitude, enhanced by her strong faith in Hashem, has helped her navigate life's challenges. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to 613 Books Podcast and discover new books every week! = = = Show Notes: Featured Guest Interview: Miriam Schweitzer Featured Book: “Cholent and Chadors: A Chassidic woman's experiences in a multi-cultural workplace” To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cholent-Chadors-chassidic-experiences-multi-cultural/dp/B0DHC3G4WC Contact Miriam Schweitzer for media interviews, book reviews, and other queries: cholentandchadors@gmail.com Miriam Schweitzer's full name for tefillos: Miriam Chaya bias Sarah Reizel Show Announcer for “613 Books” Podcast: Michael Doniger Michael's contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/ SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!
In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, we're serving up a buffet of dystopia with a side of snark. First, Kuwait has finally realized crypto bros are an energy drain, not a feature. Celsius Network's founder gets 12 years for running a “safe investment” Ponzi scheme. And in Lopez v. Apple, we find yet another reason to question Cupertino's moral compass.Then it's time for a trip through the tech trash fire. DoorDash gobbles up Deliveroo, proving there's no such thing as too many overpriced salads. Google wants your kids to befriend Gemini—because what could go wrong giving tweens supervised AI access? Tesla's “Robotaxi” trademark gets the boot for being as generic as Elon's pickup lines. Meanwhile, Grok strips in public, deepfake porn sites get the axe, and dating app “Raw” rawdogs user data like it's the early 2000s internet. We also hit peak Black Mirror with brain-typed tweets, AI-resurrected relatives, and crypto kidnappers playing real-life GTA.On Media Candy, the streaming overlords dump trailers like Halloween candy. Squid Game is back to traumatize you, Star Trek: Lower Decks keeps boldly going where no animated series should, and The Old Guard 2 teases a Theron-vs-Thurman sword fight. Plus, Apple's UX team found the “enhance” button, Netflix wants to be helpful (lol), and Google dreams of becoming a Hollywood darling. Over in Apps & Doodads, Apple wants to stagger iPhone drops, Disney sells you a $3,000 droid with zero sass, and Smart Flowerpots are now a thing because apparently, you can't be trusted to water your plant.And finally, it's time for The Dark Side with Dave, where Bittner brings us malware, click tracks, fake vocals, and the shocking truth about KISS's lipsync disaster in Antwerp. We also dip into ILM's jaw-dropping legacy, Star Wars' shady back alleys, and a new Disneyland in Abu Dhabi, because nothing says “happiest place on Earth” like 120°F desert heat. All this and more, right here on your favorite snark-fueled ragecastSponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/696FOLLOW UPKuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usageFounder of crypto platform Celsius Network is sentenced to 12 years in prisonLopez v. Apple Inc.IN THE NEWSDoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billionShrinking Website Run By Nazi Psychopath Wants to Improve Its ImageTesla 'Robotaxi' trademark refused for being too genericKids under 13 will soon get supervised access to Google GeminiPeople Are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual FantasiesNonverbal Neuralink Patient Is Using Brain Implant and Grok to Generate RepliesElon Musk's Grok AI Will 'Remove Her Clothes' In Public, On XDating App ‘Raw' Accidentally Rawdogs Users' Location Data, Personal InfoGlobalX, Airline for Trump's Deportations, HackedU.S. pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk's Starlink, cables showLeading deepfake porn site is shut down for goodLehigh County's $500 Million Pension Fund Halts Tesla InvestmentsNOAA Warns of Attacks on Radar Systems by Militia That Thinks They Are ‘Weather Weapons'Family Uses AI To Revive Dead Brother For Impact Statement in Killer's TrialWe have reached the “severed fingers and abductions” stage of the crypto revolutionMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Lower DecksSpring Baking ChampionshipUnveiling Our Innovative New TV Experience Featuring Enhanced Design, Responsive Recommendations and a New Way to SearchApple renews Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire 'The Studio' for season two ahead of finaleThe End Is Here in the First Trailer for Squid Game 3The Long Walk (2025) Official TrailerThe Third Crisis dawns in Foundation S3 teaserNew Old Guard 2 Trailer Sees Charlize Theron Cross Swords With Uma ThurmanThe best travel show on Apple TV+ just made its triumphant returnPoker Face Season 2Google is reportedly getting back into film and TV with a tech-friendly production initiativeGolden Globes Adding Best Podcast Category Beginning In 2026APPS & DOODADSApple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone's release scheduleApple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage fallsPatreon update lets U.S. fans bypass Apple's 30% fee in iOS app, more changes comingApps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changeDisney's Got a Star Wars Droid to Sell You…for $3,000Smart Flowerpots,Smart Pet Planter,Ai Planter,Intelligent Flowerpots,Multiple Expressions,7 Smart Sensors, and Ai Chips Make Raising Plants Easy and Fun for Living Room,Plant-Free,YellowTrump administration plans to shutter money-saving Energy Star programTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingIndustrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital RealmIndustrial Light & Magic: The Art of Special EffectsIndustrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of InnovationDigital Dreams: The Work of the Sony Design CenterAndorStar Wars: Tales of the UnderworldDisney Just Announced a Brand New Theme Park: Disneyland Abu DhabiKISS : Total Lip Sync Fail in Antwerp Belgium 6 June 2022KISS In Ear Monitor Feed with Click Track, Cues and FAKE VOCALS The Smoking Gun Eddie TrunkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Three decades later and Disney's 33rd animated feature remains one of its most controversial for its historical inaccuracies and racial depictions. Yet Pocahontas also remains a celebrated film for its score and songs, garnering Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz a pair of Academy Awards. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman leads a discussion of Pocahontas. Joining Brett are two guests who have examined Disney work from a scholarly sense: Dr. Peter Kunze, Assistant Professor of Communication at Tulane University, who was on the podcast a couple of years ago to discuss his book Staging a Comeback, as well as Dr. Michelle Anya Anjirbag-Reeve, Affiliated Researcher at the University of Antwerp. Michelle and Pete examine the roles of race, culture, language, and more in this thoughtful dialogue about how Pocahontas fits within the Disney Renaissance period and in the company more broadly. Email Pete at pkunze@tulane.edu and check out his book about Disney musicals - Staging a Comeback - on the Rugters University Press website. Learn more about Michelle's work by checking out her website: MichelleAnjirbag.com Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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The first tale this week is the disturbing story of an exorcism that took place in a small town in Australia in 1993. It is upsetting on so many levels. Then Dan shares the lore and modern encounters surrounding the abandoned Manteno State Hospital south of Chicago. Real life horror, and paranormal horror. Lynze shares one of the best and strangest ouija board fan tales ever! Then she wraps up the episode with what she calls her favorite UFO story to date! Monthly Donation: As animal lovers, we simply cannot imagine our lives without Penny and Ginger. We understand that the needs of those affected by these devastating fires goes beyond our comprehension. We hope that in supporting Pasadena Humane, we are able to provide care for these animals whose owners simply may not be able to care for their fur babies at this challenging time. We have donated 11,000 to Pasadena Humane and put another 1250 into the scholarship fund. If you'd like to donate or learn more, please visit https://pasadenahumane.org/Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!Please keep doing so!!Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."