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Quantum Blockchain Technologies (AIM:QBT) CEO Francesco Gardin joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to explain BlocKeeper, a new venture offering an alternative approach to Bitcoin mining. After nearly six years in the sector, QBT identified a more capital-efficient route to Bitcoin exposure, acquiring and monetising hash power rather than investing in mining rigs and bearing heavy electricity costs. The model aims to generate Bitcoin through this mining-related strategy and hold it in treasury. Gardin highlighted an experienced management team spanning business incubation, treasury management, quantitative analysis, cybersecurity and cryptography. QBT's proprietary technologies are expected to help BlocKeeper secure more favourable terms with hash power providers, a structure Gardin described as "a win-win situation for both companies." The interview also covered BlocKeeper's competitive positioning and progress towards an Aquis admission, with presentation materials and documentation already drafted and investor meetings being arranged. For more interviews and market insights, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #QuantumBlockchainTechnologies #QBT #BlocKeeper #BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #DigitalAssets #HashPower #BlockchainTechnology #CryptoInvesting #VirtualMining #AquisStockExchange #Fintech #CryptoInnovation #ProactiveInvestors

David se encuentra en una situación crítica después de haber huido por miedo y vivir entre los filisteos. Ahora, sin planearlo, marcha con el ejército filisteo rumbo a la batalla contra Israel. Sin embargo, los comandantes filisteos desconfían de él y temen que los traicione en medio del combate, recordando su fama como el que derrotó a miles. Aunque David intenta defender su lugar junto a Aquis, los líderes filisteos insisten en que no debe ir a la batalla. Finalmente, David y sus hombres son enviados de regreso. Lo que parece rechazo humano resulta ser, en realidad, protección divina. Este capítulo muestra cómo las decisiones tomadas por miedo pueden llevar a confusión y compromiso, pero también revela la soberanía de Dios, quien usa incluso la desconfianza de otros para proteger y redirigir a sus hijos. David probablemente no lo entiende en el momento, pero Dios lo está librando de una situación que podría haber comprometido su futuro como rey y su integridad. El texto nos invita a aprender a reconocer la mano de Dios no solo en lo que abre, sino también en lo que cierra.

La Biblia me enseña cómo tener una buena vida, una vida feliz, una vida larga, que es uno de los anhelos que tenemos. Salmos 34:12-14 dice así la Palabra: “¿Quién es el hombre que desea vida, que desea muchos días para ver el bien? Guarda tu lengua del mal, y tus labios de hablar engaño. Apártate del mal, y haz el bien; busca la paz, y síguela” (RVR1960) / “¿Quieres vivir una vida larga y próspera? Dejen de hablar mal de otros, de andar diciendo mentiras; aléjense del mal y hagan lo bueno, procuren vivir siempre en paz”. (Nueva Traducción Viviente - NTV).El secreto de vivir bien la vida, no es un secreto. Es una realdad evidente: todos anhelamos una existencia plena y longeva. Pero cuando miramos la Palabra del Señor, encontramos a David escapando de la muerte. Él escribe este salmo en un momento de crisis extrema, cuya historia encontramos en 1 Samuel 21:12-15, cuando tuvo que fingir demencia ante el rey Aquis de Gat para salvar su vida. La Biblia dice que David “cambió su manera de comportarse delante de ellos, y se fingió loco entre sus manos, y escribía en las portadas de las puertas, y dejaba correr su saliva por su barba” (RVR1960). Literalmente recurrió a todo lo humanamente posible para aferrarse a la vida, demostrando cuánto amamos la vida.Desde esa profunda experiencia, David reflexiona en el Salmo 34 y nos confronta con una pregunta vital: "¿Quién de nosotros quiere vivir y disfrutar de una buena vida?". Ahí es donde el salmista nos sacude el alma y nos enseña que no se trata simplemente de existir, sino de saber vivir.A veces estamos llevando una vida que no es sana, ni correcta, ni se acerca a lo que verdaderamente llamamos una "buena vida". Y lo curioso es que David no nos dice: "Si quieres vivir bien, cuida tus finanzas, acumula riquezas o alcanza el poder". ¡No! Él nos confronta con el carácter espiritual de nuestra existencia. Se mete en terrenos tan profundos que uno dice: "Tal vez nunca lo había mirado desde esa perspectiva”. Él nos habla del poder de nuestra boca, nos urge a apartarnos de la maldad y nos desafía a vivir en paz. Son las preocupaciones, la ansiedad y las tensiones internas las que empiezan a destruir tu cuerpo, tu mente y tu corazón, haciendo que toda tu vida se marchite.Y aquí surge una pregunta con la que quiero sacudir tu corazón: ¿Qué tan cerca estamos de Dios hoy? Puede que estemos muy cerca del dinero, del poder, de las propiedades o de los logros terrenales; pero la verdadera pregunta es: ¿qué tan cerca estoy del Creador?Una larga existencia es hermosa, siempre y cuando sea una buena vida. Vivir muchos años sumido en la tristeza, el aburrimiento, la enfermedad o la amargura no es una bendición, ¡es una tortura y una maldición! Cuando Jesús habita en el corazón, todo cambia. No te estoy ofreciendo la falsa expectativa de una vida perfecta y libre de aflicciones; te hablo de una vida en la que, al tener a Cristo dentro de nuestro corazón, sabremos exactamente cómo encarar las tormentas. En lugar de permitir que los problemas te derriben y te destruyan, tú vas con fe y te postras ante la cruz, entregándole a Él toda tu carga.Esa es la gran diferencia entre el que solo tiene dinero y el que tiene a Dios; tú y yo tenemos al Señor, y sabemos con absoluta certeza que para Él no hay nada imposible. Esa es la diferencia entre el que confía en el poder humano, en las influencias o en las alianzas políticas, y aquel que camina de la mano de Dios. Si anhelas disfrutar de una vida plena, fuerte, renovada y rebosante de entusiasmo, hoy te convoco a correr hacia una vida espiritual sana.Por tal razón, nadie alcanzará esa vida bendecida basándose únicamente en la oración; la clave definitiva está en la obediencia. Muchos creen que basta con pasar horas orando o exhibiendo una religiosidad superficial, pero la Palabra del Señor es categórica en Santiago 1:22: “Pero sed hacedores de la palabra, y no tan solamente oidores, engañándoos a vosotros mismos” (RVR1960). Cuando decidimos obedecer de corazón, es ahí cuando dejamos las palabras atrás y empezamos a caminar firmes en Su verdad.El poder de las palabrasAlgo contundente que nos enseña el salmista es esto: "Si quieres tener una buena vida, tendrás que cuidar la boca". Si no frenas lo que dices, las palabras que salen de tu boca inevitablemente van a causar estragos irreparables. Si empezamos a lanzar palabras hirientes, incorrectas y destructivas, alteramos ese diseño. Cuando en medio del conflicto recurrimos a frases como: "Bruto", "tonto", "no sirves para nada", "nunca debí casarme contigo", "es que mi mamá me lo advirtió, eres un bueno para nada" o "el día que te mueras no te voy a llorar"... todas esas palabras no solo maldicen tu propia vida, sino que destruyen el alma de los demás. Por eso, la Palabra del Señor es tan radical en Proverbios 18:21 al advertirnos: “La muerte y la vida están en poder de la lengua, y el que la ama comerá de sus frutos” (RVR1960).Esto es exactamente lo que provocamos cuando le lanzamos ráfagas de amargura a un hijo o a nuestra pareja. La Biblia nos confronta: "¿Quieres vivir bien y disfrutar de largos días?". Permíteme sumarle algo más a esa pregunta: ¿Quieres tener un matrimonio sólido? ¿Quieres ver a tu familia unida? ¿Anhelas que tus hijos te respeten, que en tu hogar te amen y que al llegar a casa corran a abrazarte? Entonces, empieza por gobernar tus palabras, especialmente en los momentos de ira. No fuimos llamados a destilar veneno ni a descargar basura sobre los seres que amamos. El momento de crisis es para ir a derramar nuestro dolor y nuestra frustración, pero de rodillas delante del Señor; allí, en Su presencia, nuestro lamento no le hace daño a nadie. Cuida tu boca y tu vida será mejor; cuida tu boca y el entorno de tu familia cambiará; cuida tu boca y te vas a ahorrar una cantidad inimaginable de problemas. Qué desastre tan terrible provocan las palabras descontroladas en nuestra vida, y es precisamente por ahí por donde debemos comenzar a corregir. 1.Frenar la lenguaSi quieres vivir bien y anhelas disfrutar de una larga existencia, el secreto comienza justo aquí: Tenemos que refrenar la lengua. Volvamos a la instrucción de las Escrituras en el Salmo 34; el consejo es claro y directo: "Guarda tu lengua del mal, y tus labios de hablar engaño". Dios no anda con rodeos; si de verdad queremos una buena vida, el punto de partida es erradicar el chisme, la crítica, la maledicencia y la mentira de nuestro vocabulario.La boca es el espejo del alma. Uno puede intentar camuflar o esconder lo que lleva por dentro durante un tiempo; podemos fingir en el corazón o en la mente, pero tarde o temprano, la boca nos va a delatar. Lo que guardamos en lo más profundo del ser terminará saliendo a la luz, porque la boca siempre revela lo que el corazón intenta ocultar. El mismo Jesús lo dejó establecido con una fuerza impresionante en Mateo 12:34: “¡Generación de víboras! ¿Cómo podéis hablar lo bueno, siendo malos? Porque de la abundancia del corazón habla la boca” (RVR1960).Así que ninguna palabra sale por azar; no es un simple "se me escapó" o "me equivoqué". Es verdad que hay temporadas de profunda crisis o dolor donde el alma se desahoga, como lo hizo Job 7:11 cuando exclamó en su angustia: “Por tanto, no frenaré mi boca; hablaré en la angustia de mi espíritu, y me quejaré en la amargura de mi alma” (RVR1960). Pero una cosa es derramar el quebranto ante Dios y otra muy distinta es andar con la boca suelta difamando, murmurando y lanzando veneno contra el prójimo. Al hacer eso, no solo destruimos a quienes nos rodean, sino que marchitamos por completo nuestra propia vida espiritual.Pensemos en lo que brota de nuestro interior cuando un hijo comete un error qu...

Resumen de 1 Samuel 27 Después de años huyendo de Saúl, David llega a un punto de agotamiento físico, emocional y espiritual. Aunque Dios le había prometido el reino y lo había protegido una y otra vez, David comienza a creer que finalmente morirá a manos de Saúl. Cansado y sin consultar a Dios, decide refugiarse entre los filisteos, enemigos de Israel, pensando que allí estará más seguro. El rey Aquis le da la ciudad de Siclag, donde David vive durante más de un año con sus hombres y sus familias. Lo que parecía una solución temporal termina convirtiéndose en una etapa larga de su vida. Desde Siclag, David realiza incursiones contra pueblos enemigos, destruyéndolos completamente y tomando botín para sostener a su gente. Sin embargo, también engaña a Aquis haciéndole creer que está atacando territorios israelitas. Esto lo coloca en una situación cada vez más peligrosa y comprometedora, hasta el punto de verse involucrado en una posible guerra contra Israel. El capítulo no condena directamente a David ni lo aprueba; simplemente describe sus decisiones. Pero deja lecciones profundas sobre cómo el cansancio afecta nuestra fe, nuestras decisiones y nuestra percepción de Dios. Lecciones principales El cansancio puede hacer que creamos mentiras. David olvidó momentáneamente las promesas y la fidelidad de Dios. El agotamiento redujo su visión de Dios y agrandó sus temores. El cansancio puede llevarnos a lugares inseguros. David buscó refugio en territorio enemigo porque parecía más fácil y seguro, aunque no consultó al Señor antes de hacerlo. El cansancio puede llevarnos a hacer cosas incorrectas. Sus decisiones lo llevaron al engaño, al compromiso moral y a situaciones que nunca imaginó enfrentar. Aun así, la gracia de Dios permanece visible. Dios no abandona a David en medio de sus errores y sigue obrando en su vida. El mensaje final es claro: si no llevamos nuestro cansancio a Dios, nuestro cansancio puede llevarnos lejos de Él. No debemos correr hacia “Gat”, sino correr hacia Dios.

Zak Mir talks to Andrew Stancliffe, Head of Execution Services at Winterflood Securities, after the recent Marex takeover. They discuss the success of the Winterflood Retail Access Platform, which has now raised over £600m in fundraising and, in turn, has been a significant source of liquidity to the London stock market.Winterflood is one of those names that anyone active in UK equities will recognise from Level 2 screens, placings, and day-to-day market-making. But beyond the familiar name sits a bigger story about liquidity in small caps, how retail investors are gaining better access to fundraises, and why the UK market may be in better shape than its critics like to admit.Andrew Stancliffe, Head of Execution Services at Winterflood Securities, sits right in the middle of that story. His role covers the sales trading side of the business, working with clients ranging from institutions to retail execution brokers. Following Winterflood's acquisition by Marex, there is also a clear focus on combining Winterflood's market presence with Marex Financial's broader capabilities.The result is a useful window into where UK market structure is working well, where the frustrations really lie, and why technology is changing access without removing the need for human judgement.What Winterflood actually does in the marketAt a practical level, Winterflood sits at the heart of execution and liquidity provision in UK equities. It is a major market maker, particularly visible in smaller quoted companies, and plays an important role in helping buyers and sellers meet in names that might otherwise feel difficult to trade.Stancliffe's remit is focused on execution services and sales trading, speaking to a broad spread of clients and helping ensure they get the best possible access to liquidity and trading opportunities.That matters because in the UK small cap market, liquidity is always the first complaint. If a share is not moving, or if trading looks thin, the market itself is usually blamed. Stancliffe's view is more nuanced.Is there really a liquidity problem in UK small caps?Liquidity in smaller companies is one of those subjects that never seems to go away. It is a bit like the weather: people are rarely satisfied.Stancliffe's argument is that the UK actually has one of the most vibrant and competitive small company trading environments around, especially because of the market-making infrastructure already in place. On many stocks there can be a large number of competing market makers, sometimes as many as 16, all quoting prices on screen.That creates depth which is easy to overlook.Where the challenge has become more noticeable is not necessarily in the mechanics of trading, but in the reduced participation from institutions in the smaller end of the market. Fewer institutional houses active in UK small caps naturally changes the shape of liquidity. Even so, his broader point is straightforward: if a company has a compelling story and the market cares, liquidity can appear very quickly and in significant size.That is an important distinction. Illiquidity is not always a market structure problem. Sometimes it is a company problem.Good companies tend to find liquidityOne of the more refreshing parts of the discussion was the blunt acknowledgement that some shares are inactive simply because they are not interesting enough. Markets rotate. Sectors and themes move in and out of favour. Individual names can go from dormant to heavily traded once the story improves.Stancliffe used IQE as a good example. It had traded below 10p and later moved as high as 60p to 70p, accompanied by a significant jump in volume. Before that rally, liquidity may well have looked challenged. Once the market's attention returned, so did trading activity.The lesson is simple: Liquidity can be patchy at any given moment Interesting companies tend to attract liquidity over time Strong performance often solves the liquidity complaint very quickly That is also why recent winners in the London market, including selected small caps and Aquis-listed names, have managed to generate meaningful trading interest when the underlying story has been right.Where humans still matter in an AI-driven marketElectronic trading, automation and AI are now standard talking points across every part of financial markets. Execution services are no exception.Stancliffe is clearly in the camp that sees AI as a positive tool rather than a threat. His description of it as a “modern day calculator” is a good one. It captures the practical reality that AI can improve workflows, increase efficiency and help traders focus on higher-value activity, rather than replacing the core human role altogether.In execution businesses, that means automation can be used to handle smaller trades or more routine processes, while traders spend more time on larger opportunities and more complex client needs.But the key point is that relationships still matter. Markets are built on trust, communication and judgement. Those things do not disappear because technology gets better.AI may improve efficiency and service quality, but relationship building still requires human interaction, not an AI-generated email. That is probably the right balance. Technology helps scale the service. Human input still drives the important conversations.The UK government, the City and the investment culture gap with the USThere has been a lot of discussion in recent years about whether governments of all colours truly understand the City, and whether policy is helping or hurting UK capital markets.Stancliffe's take is relatively measured. He believes the current government, like its predecessors, wants to promote growth and investment. The frustration comes when policy changes create unintended consequences that weigh on the very part of the market they are trying to support.Tax changes and the treatment of AIM companies were cited as examples of where the outcome can end up being a net negative, even if the wider objective is understandable.He also highlighted a broader cultural issue. In the US, the media and the wider market ecosystem tend to celebrate investment and champion corporate success. In the UK, there is often more focus on what is going wrong.That matters because sentiment shapes participation. If the national tone around equities is too negative, it becomes harder to attract new investors, support IPOs and build confidence around domestic capital formation.Reasons for optimism on UK equitiesDespite the noise, Stancliffe remains optimistic about the UK market. His case rests on a few clear pillars: The UK has outstanding companies already listed There are strong private businesses that may yet come to market for growth capital The UK still has world-class universities and talent The market has delivered better performance than many people give it credit for One striking example was Rolls-Royce. While much of the media attention remained glued to US technology winners, one of the best-performing major stocks last year was listed in London, not New York.That is a useful reminder that opportunities in UK-listed businesses do exist, even if they are often under-marketed compared with the US giants.The Winterflood Retail Access Platform and why it mattersIf there is one area where Winterflood has made a particularly visible contribution in recent years, it is through RAP, the Winterflood Retail Access Platform.Stancliffe is understandably proud of what has been built. In just over three years, RAP has helped raise around £600 million across roughly 130 transactions, spanning listed companies and fixed income deals.That is more than just a nice growth statistic. It represents a meaningful shift in how retail investors can participate in capital raises that were historically difficult to access.Why retail investors used to miss outPlacings in UK-listed companies are often fast, especially accelerated fundraises that can be completed within hours or over a day or two. Historically, that speed worked in favour of institutions and left retail investors excluded, even where they were already shareholders.The issue was not necessarily intent. It was logistics.Retail channels were simply too slow and too fragmented to participate efficiently in many of these situations.How RAP improves accessRAP is designed to digitise the process and help retail shareholders take part in what Stancliffe referred to as soft pre-emption. In simple terms, it gives existing retail investors a better opportunity to maintain exposure when a listed company raises money.The platform works by sending transaction information out efficiently through major retail investment platforms, including names such as: Hargreaves Lansdown AJ Bell Interactive Investor That creates a much more seamless route for eligible investors to be represented in placings that might otherwise pass them by.It is also a genuine step forward for market fairness. Existing shareholders should not be left out purely because the process moves quickly.How to register interest in RAPWinterflood now offers a notification service for new transactions. Those interested can register via winterflood.com under the Retail Access Platform section using an email address for alerts.That is a clear upgrade from the old model where access often depended on whether a broker happened to make contact in time.Are there minimum investment sizes?In some cases, yes. There can be minimum participation levels, although Stancliffe indicated these are often relatively modest, around £250. The exact minimum depends on the individual transaction rather than being fixed across the board.So while not every deal will look identical, the general principle is that access thresholds are usually small enough to be realistic for many retail participants.Why volatility can be good for trading firmsMarkets had been dealing with heightened geopolitical tension, including conflict involving Iran and wider instability in the Middle East. In that sort of environment, equity prices can swing sharply and sentiment can turn quickly.For market makers and execution businesses, volatility is not automatically a bad thing. In fact, from a trading perspective, it can be beneficial.Stancliffe explained the mechanics clearly. During periods of elevated volatility: Trading volumes often increase Bid-offer spreads tend to widen slightly That combination can improve trading economics for the business So yes, a moving market is generally more helpful than one drifting sideways with little activity.That said, he was careful not to confuse commercial benefit with enthusiasm for instability. The geopolitical backdrop itself is clearly unhealthy. The point is simply that markets are dynamic and adapt quickly.Markets are more resilient than headlines suggestOne of the more notable observations was how resilient equities have remained despite serious geopolitical concerns. US markets have continued to push towards all-time highs, the FTSE 100 has remained close to its own high levels, and smaller companies further down the market cap scale have also rallied strongly in places.That resilience reflects a long-standing truth about investing: markets often climb a wall of worry.Conflict, elections, policy shocks and macro uncertainty are all part of the landscape. The existence of risk does not stop opportunities from emerging.The practical takeaway for investorsPerhaps the most useful closing point was also the most grounded one. In uncertain conditions, the answer is not to disengage. It is to stay close to your portfolio, keep reviewing the opportunities in front of you, and reassess positions in light of the environment you are actually in.That applies whether the uncertainty comes from war, politics, taxes or market rotation.The underlying message from Winterflood's perspective is constructive: The UK market still has real liquidity, especially when the story is compelling Technology is making access better, particularly for retail investors in fundraises Human judgement still matters in execution The UK has more investable quality than the prevailing narrative often suggests Volatility creates risk, but it also creates opportunity For anyone involved in UK equities, that is probably the right lens through which to read the current market. There are frustrations, certainly. There are policy missteps, no doubt. But there is also infrastructure, innovation, and a continuing flow of opportunity for those prepared to stay engaged.

Oscillate PLC (LSE:SRVL) CEO Robin Birchall joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the company's move to AIM and rebranding as Serval Resources - a step he said opens up international capital markets and significantly broadens investor reach. The company is building a copper exploration portfolio across Botswana, Namibia and Côte d'Ivoire — jurisdictions Birchall praised for strong infrastructure, political stability and mining-friendly frameworks. Botswana sits in the proven Kalahari Copperbelt, while Namibia offers exposure to the Central African Copperbelt, one of the world's most prolific copper regions. Near-term priorities include proving up the Namibia discovery and generating a maiden mineral resource estimate as quickly as possible. With a target market capitalisation of $1 billion, Serval is positioning itself as a future mid-cap copper producer. For more insights like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #ServalResources #RobinBirchall #Copper #MiningStocks #AIMMarket #Investing #ResourceStocks #CopperExploration #AfricaMining #Botswana #Namibia #CotedIvoire #MiningNews #JuniorMining #StockMarket #ProactiveInvestors

Serval Resources (currently trading at Oscillate Plc on Aquis) will list on Aim within the fortnight, offering investors a suite of copper assets in Botswana and Namibia. Chief executive Robin Birchall is an old hand at mining and knows his way around the capital markets. For Serval he's secured some serious cornerstone investors and has managed to raise around £3 million, notwithstanding the volatile and uncertain macroeconomic environment created by the Iran war. The plan is to get on the ground in Africa in double quick time, and work the assets up to the point where Serval merits a billion dollar valuation. Will it happen? Well, commodities prices are good, Serval has an excellent and experienced team, and a suite of assets that Birchall claims are some of the best in the region.

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the company's £500,000 placing and what it unlocks strategically. Gardin explained the raise was deliberately modest to limit dilution, while ensuring the company has firepower for near-term opportunities, including Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas and ongoing discussions with ASIC manufacturers under NDA. A strong cash position, he said, is essential when negotiating commercial partnerships. The other focus was BlocKeeper, a new subsidiary pursuing a capital-light "virtual mining" model - buying hashing power rather than building infrastructure. An Aquis listing for BlocKeeper is already well advanced, with a team and advisory partners in place. Gardin also confirmed strong bondholder support at a recent meeting and ruled out any plans to delist. For more videos like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #QuantumBlockchainTechnologies #BitcoinMining #Blockchain #CryptoNews #ASIC #CryptoInvesting #BlockchainTechnology #Bitcoin2026 #Fintech #SmallCaps #Investing #CryptoStrategy #QBT #DigitalAssets #MiningTechnology

Greengage & Co Group Plc founder and CEO Sean Kiernan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's plans to float on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market and its unique Bitcoin yield reserve strategy. Kiernan explained how Greengage, a fintech platform offering accounts and lending services, is addressing challenges faced by clients in the crypto space and underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates wholesale Bitcoin-backed loans and focuses on private credit lending. He highlighted the company's differentiated treasury approach, stating, “Our version is using our own fintech platform... to get a loan against Bitcoin... and then deploy out the loan proceeds to the private credit world.” The strategy seeks to earn a net yield by leveraging Bitcoin through lending, while protecting downside risk using structured loan mechanisms. Kiernan also shared details about the IPO plans, noting the decision to list on Aquis was driven by strong liquidity in the Bitcoin treasury space. Proceeds from the IPO will largely be used to acquire Bitcoin, which will then be leveraged to fund yield-generating loans. With over 40 client accounts opened and more than $350 million in loans facilitated to date, Kiernan sees significant growth potential. He said the IPO will help build awareness of the core fintech platform and increase investor engagement, while reinforcing the company's strategic focus on Bitcoin as a treasury asset. To hear more about Greengage's growth plans and strategy, watch the full interview. For more videos like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to give this video a like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated. #BitcoinYield #CryptoLending #GreengageGroup #SeanKiernan #FintechStrategy #AquisIPO #BitcoinTreasury #PrivateCredit #DeBanking #Stablecoins #CryptoFinance #IPO2025 #DigitalAssets #BlockchainFinance #BitcoinLoans

Delta Gold Technologies PLC (AQSE:DGQ) CEO Michael Jones joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio to discuss more about the company's innovative approach to quantum computing, underpinned by its nanoscale gold-based technology. Jones explained that while many firms claim to have quantum computers, the core challenge of creating stable and scalable qubits remains unresolved. Delta Gold is focused on a novel method using nanoscale gold to address this challenge, backed by a leading research partnership with the University of Toronto. “The power of the quantum computer is something that can cross a whole bunch of different sectors, and that gives us a lot of opportunity to look for partners or licensees to our technology,” Jones said. He highlighted the company's relationship with Professor Harry Ruda, a globally cited expert who leads Delta Gold's research efforts, and noted the significant advantage of working within a university ecosystem. Delta Gold has recently listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange, with a market cap now exceeding £10 million following a 50% rise post-IPO. Capital raised will fund a three-year research programme, with IP development and patent filings planned. Jones confirmed that major stockholders are locked in, reflecting strong confidence in the company's long-term potential. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated. #QuantumComputing #DeltaGoldTechnologies #MichaelJones #Qubits #UniversityOfToronto #QuantumResearch #AquisStockExchange #TechInvestment #QuantumIP #EarlyStageTech #GoldInQuantum

Connecting Excellence Group Plc (XCE) CEO Scott Ellam talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's planned IPO on the Aquis Growth Market and its unique strategy combining executive recruitment with a Bitcoin treasury model. Ellam explained that XCE – Connecting Excellence Group – is the holding company for Spencer Riley, an international executive recruitment business. The company distinguishes itself by allocating surplus cash flows into Bitcoin since 2021, using it as a long-term treasury reserve. He highlighted that the planned fundraise of at least £1.5 million will primarily support additional Bitcoin purchases. “The vast majority of funds are directed towards buying Bitcoin,” Ellam stated. This strategy, he said, helps attract revenue-generating talent to the recruitment business, creating a compounding effect between operations and treasury. The company has assembled a board with deep expertise in digital assets, including Sam Roberts, Vijay Selvam, and advisor Richard Byworth. It also counts Adam Back as a key strategic investor. Despite market volatility, Ellam noted that operating revenues have doubled in some years. He emphasised that the business is sector-agnostic and regionally flexible, working with clients ranging from global logistics firms to the Big Four. Looking ahead, the company plans to support Bitcoin-native businesses with executive talent. Ellam said XCE has been retained by a Bitcoin investment fund and is in talks with US venture capital firms to place senior hires. He sees Bitcoin as a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity and views XCE as a potential gateway for institutional and retail investors looking to engage with the asset class via equities. “We are also at the forefront of the corporate Bitcoin adoption wave,” he said. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content. #BitcoinStrategy #ExecutiveRecruitment #AquisIPO #BitcoinTreasury #ConnectingExcellence #ScottEllam #XCE #DigitalAssets #CryptoBusiness #IPO2025 #TalentAcquisition #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinInvesting

Sterling Digital Plc CEO Stefan Michaelides joined Stephen Gunnion in Proactive's studio with more on the company's unique approach to off-grid Bitcoin mining and its upcoming listing on the Aquis Growth Market. Sterling Digital is distinguishing itself from traditional miners by utilising stranded natural gas from oil fields, primarily in the United States, to power its operations. According to Michaelides, this model provides a cost advantage and addresses an environmental challenge by capturing methane-rich gas that would otherwise be vented or flared. He explained, “We're not only solving an environmental issue, but creating a valuable asset at the same time.” The company sources the gas at prices under one dollar per MCF, which translates to approximately half a cent per kilowatt-hour—significantly lower than grid-based energy costs. Michaelides also discussed the scalability of Sterling Digital's operations, noting that a series of assets are already lined up, setting a clear path for the next 12 to 18 months. While future international expansion is being considered, the focus remains firmly in the United States for now. Sterling Digital plans to hold its mined Bitcoin as part of a treasury policy, potentially lending to liquidity providers to earn yield. The company's ticker on the Aquis exchange will be ASIC. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the latest content. #BitcoinMining #SterlingDigital #Cryptocurrency #StrandedGas #MethaneReduction #ESGInvesting #Bitcoin #DigitalAssets #EnergyEfficiency #AquisListing #BTCMining #OffGridEnergy #CryptoInfrastructure

Chris Heminway, Executive Chairman of Time to Act, joins the UK Investor Magazine as part of the Aquis Showcase Series running up to the event on 19th November.Please register for the Aquis Showcase here using the code ‘UKINVEST' for a 20% discountTime to Act is an Aquis-listed aggregator platform that builds and acquires businesses in the SME cleantech and renewables engineering sector. Operating under a “Best Owner” principle, Time to Act provides patient-to-permanent capital and strategic support to early and later-stage companies, filling a gap left by the VCT industry.The platform combines a lean corporate structure with capable business-level management teams, offering portfolio companies access to strategic planning, commercialisation advice, financial expertise, and technology support. Unlike traditional funds, Time to Act operates as a hands-on business operator focused on long-term value creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falconedge CEO Roy Kashi joined Steve Darling from Proactive's OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company's upcoming listing on the Aquis Exchange, set for November 3, and its mission to simplify and accelerate operations for emerging hedge fund managers. Falconedge provides a comprehensive advisory and support platform for hedge funds, offering non-regulated services such as compliance, marketing and PR, capital introductions, and portfolio management tools. Kashi explained, “We make it very affordable because we provide all the services and let them just go ahead with what they really are good at — and that's making money. By delivering a turnkey operational backbone, Falconedge aims to lower the traditional barriers to entry for fund managers. Without such support, Kashi noted, new entrants typically need at least $100 million in assets under management to be competitive — a challenge Falconedge seeks to eliminate. The company also plans to implement a Bitcoin treasury policy, leveraging more than a decade of crypto expertise through its parent company, Falcon Investment Management, which oversees over $1 billion in assets, more than half in digital assets. With its scalable global infrastructure and deep experience across both traditional and digital finance, Falconedge is positioned to become a go-to partner for emerging fund managers worldwide. #proactiveinvestors #falconedge #otc #Falconedge #RoyKashi #HedgeFundSupport #CryptoAdvisory #FundManagement #AquisExchange #BitcoinTreasury #DigitalAssets #FinancialServices #EmergingManagers

At the Global Markets Forum hosted at OTC Markets Group's New York office, three leading exchange executives Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of OTC Markets Group; James Black, Vice President of the Canadian Securities Exchange; and Steve Henney, Co-Head of Business Development for the Aquis Stock Exchange joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the evolving landscape of public market access and global investor engagement. Paltrowitz highlighted the OTC Markets' pivotal role as the largest U.S. stock market for non-U.S. equities, helping early-stage and international companies reach U.S. investors more efficiently. “We preach from the same hymnal,” he said, emphasizing the shared commitment between OTC Markets, CSE, and Aquis to make public markets more open, efficient, and accessible worldwide. Representing the CSE, Black spoke about the exchange's mission to support small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to raise public venture capital. He noted a strong synergy with OTC Markets, which helps CSE-listed issuers expand visibility and attract investment from U.S. capital markets. Henney provided the UK perspective, describing Aquis as a growth-focused exchange designed to give early-stage companies global exposure. He pointed to signs of recovery in both market activity and retail investor confidence, highlighting a robust IPO pipeline building over the next six months. The discussion also touched on improving market dynamics and increasing investor participation across regions. Black shared that the CSE is already $1 billion ahead of last year's performance, while Paltrowitz noted a significant uptick in trading volumes on the OTC particularly in the UK, Canada, and Germany as U.S. investors continue to look abroad for growth opportunities. All three leaders underscored the importance of long-term issuer support, consistent investor engagement, and cross-border collaboration to drive market strength. As Black concluded, “We have to provide optionality to our clients, it's not just happening in our own backyard.” #proactiveinvestors #otcmarkets #cse #aquisstockexchange #GlobalMarkets #PublicListings #InvestorAccess #SmallCapStocks #IPOMarket #StockMarketInsights #CapitalMarkets #MarketRecovery #USInvestors #InternationalListings #EquityMarkets #ProactiveInvestors

In our next Esop Sofa webinar, the Esop Centre's panel of experts discuss recent progress of the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) – and look at how those updates might affect employee share plan implementation.Speakers:Veronika Oswald is a commercial capital markets professional with almost 20 years of experience spanning secondary share trading, corporate finance, and investor relations. She is well-versed in FCA regulations, UK listing frameworks, and compliance requirements across both the Main Market and junior exchanges such as AIM and Aquis. Veronika is a Director at JP Jenkins, the UK's longest-established platform for trading unlisted securities, where she leads client acquisition, liquidity solutions, and capital raising initiatives. She also serves as a Director of InfinitX Ltd, focused on building institutional-grade infrastructure for private market access. Her track record includes advising private and delisted companies, structuring compliant liquidity pathways, and delivering complex mandates involving CREST integration and alternative investment structures. Veronika is recognised for her expertise in broadening access to private markets and developing innovative, regulatory-compliant solutions for issuers and investors alike.Ifty Nasir is the founder and CEO of Vestd, the platform that takes the cost and complexity out of setting up and managing share schemes for UK SMEs. He is a strong believer in the ‘Ownership Effect' and advises businesses on how to share equity to incentivise teams and unlock value. An entrepreneur since his teens, Ifty reached the most senior levels at BP and Essar Energy before branching out into the world of startups, setting out to uncover the challenges facing companies in 2014 and found that poor equity management was a serious startup killer. Along with cofounder Naveed Akram, Ifty launched Vestd as a remedy. Known as a creator of ShareTech, Ifty's opinion is trusted and sought across the media and the startup world.Damian Carnell is the Founder and Director of CORPGRO, a reward consultancy specialising in executive incentives and share plans. He has extensive experience advising all kinds of companies on all aspects of executive compensation and employee share plans, both in the UK and worldwide. He was previously with Willis Towers Watson, Aon, and Ernst and Young. Damian has wide-ranging experience in supporting business strategy and aims. He is fully familiar with Corporate Governance norms and institutional shareholder views as well as extensive experience of helping unlisted companies with top pay and share plans.Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5

Astrid Intelligence PLC (AQSE:ASTR) executive director and chairperson Olivia Edwards talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's initial purchase of Ethereum, its move to the AQUIS Growth Market, and how these decisions align with its AI-led wellness platform strategy. Edwards confirmed Astrid acquired 1,377.98 ETH for £4.5 million, describing it as a milestone that complements existing treasury holdings in Bitcoin, Solana and Bittensor/TAO. “We are really, really excited to announce our first major Ethereum purchase,” Edwards said, adding that Ethereum's role in smart contracts and decentralised applications aligns with where Astrid expects its autonomous agents to operate. Edwards explained the decision to switch listing venue, noting that AQUIS offers operational flexibility for a digital-asset strategy while maintaining governance standards. She said the move is about positioning the business to “execute faster and more effectively” while staying focused on AI intelligence and strategic asset management. Detailing the product approach, Edwards said Astrid's autonomous wellness agents run on Bittensor subnet 127, tapping a vetted database of 100,000+ wellness products to deliver actionable recommendations and affiliate-driven commercial outcomes. She highlighted Bittensor's competitive model in which models are validated and rewarded in TAO, noting that no new subnets are being issued currently, which provides an advantage for Astrid's platform. Looking ahead, Astrid plans disciplined accumulation of Ethereum while maintaining diversification, aligning treasury assets with the environments where its agents operate. “Our target is sustainable growth through a portfolio that compounds value,” Edwards said. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel—and don't forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content. #AstridIntelligence #Ethereum #AQUIS #AI #Bittensor #TAO #DigitalAssets #CryptoTreasury #WellnessTech #SmartContracts #AIAgents #Solana #Bitcoin #InvestorUpdate #Proactive

Craig, Derek, and Ben sit down with VJ Geronimo, Oris' CEO of the Americas, to talk about the brand's latest release, the Aquis New York Harbor II, and Oris's unexpected ties to baseball and country music. We cover the story behind Oris's sustainability projects, play a round of “This or That” with VJ, and dig into what makes the brand different as an independent watchmaker.   Make sure to check out the sponsor of our podcast, Delugs! Delugs is a great place to get all your watch straps and accessories. Definitely check them out! Delugs website: https://delugs.com/   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiastradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches/ Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/theminutemon/ 

Coinsilium's Strategic Approach to Bitcoin Treasury Management Zak Mir talks to Malcolm Palle, Executive Chairman of Coinsilium, as the Aquis-quoted digital asset investor and venture builder provides an update on its Bitcoin treasury activity and that of its wholly owned Gibraltar subsidiary, Forza Gibraltar Limited, established to implement the company's dedicated Bitcoin-focused treasury operations.  Palle describes the progress of Coinsilium over the recent Bitcoin Treasury Strategy boom and how the company's experience in the digital space is a key differentiator. Raising Capital and Deploying Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Malcolm highlights that Coinsilium's Bitcoin treasury strategy is built on three essential pillars: raising capital, purchasing Bitcoin, and communicating these developments to shareholders and the market. The company's ability to acquire Bitcoin is directly tied to the funds raised, and despite the challenges presented by the UK market—particularly compared to the more mature US ecosystem—Coinsilium remains optimistic about its growth trajectory. Recently, Coinsilium completed a £5 million placing alongside a £510,000 wrap with Winterflood, which was significantly oversubscribed. This marks the company's largest fundraising effort to date, underscoring strong investor confidence. Importantly, all new funds raised are dedicated almost exclusively to Bitcoin purchases, with only minimal allocation for working capital and no other investments outside the core focus. In addition to the fresh capital raise, Coinsilium acquired approximately 12 more Bitcoin from its existing resources, bringing the total to 124 Bitcoin as of mid-2024. Malcolm anticipates that following the deployment of the new funds, the company's Bitcoin holdings could increase by nearly 50%, a substantial boost that will further cement Coinsilium's position as a leverage play on Bitcoin. Navigating Market Volatility and Funding Dynamics Malcolm candidly acknowledges the turbulent market conditions, likening the current environment to flying a plane through heavy turbulence. Despite this, he advises investors to maintain a long-term perspective, focusing on the broader horizon rather than short-term market noise. The dynamic nature of funding availability and market capitalization impacts Coinsilium's ability to raise capital, but recent developments such as Oak Securities' launch of a dedicated digital asset fund provide encouraging signs of growing institutional support. Coinsilium's lean operational structure—without large teams or costly offices—means that a smaller proportion of funds raised must be allocated to overheads. This efficiency allows more capital to be directed toward Bitcoin acquisition, further reinforcing the company's core treasury strategy. What Differentiates Coinsilium in a Crowded Market With an increasing number of companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies, Malcolm stresses the importance of experience and a well-defined approach. Coinsilium's long-standing presence in the digital asset space provides a strong foundation, contrasting with many newer entrants who may lack a robust strategy or the ability to sustain funding over multiple raises. He urges investors and companies alike to conduct thorough research before entering this space. Holding some Bitcoin on a balance sheet is not sufficient; a company's roadmap, treasury policy, and strategic vision must be carefully examined. Coinsilium's publicly available Bitcoin treasury policy outlines its objectives and methodology, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the company's commitment to this space. Malcolm also highlights the importance of understanding the concept of a leverage play on Bitcoin. Investors often evaluate companies based on the "MNAV" (multiple of net asset value), which functions similarly to a price-to-earnings ratio in traditional equity markets. This metric helps determine whether a company's valuation is justified by its Bitcoin holdings and growth prospects. Regulatory and Structural Considerations in the UK Unlike some US counterparts, UK companies face additional regulatory complexities when structuring Bitcoin treasury operations. Companies cannot simply exist as entities that hold Bitcoin; they must have underlying business activities that differentiate them from passive holders or trackers of cryptocurrency value. Coinsilium meets these requirements through its diversified investments and operational ventures, including its wholly owned Gibraltar subsidiary, Forza Gibraltar Limited, which focuses on Bitcoin treasury operations. These regulatory nuances add a layer of complexity but also contribute to the credibility and sustainability of companies like Coinsilium in the UK market. As the regulatory environment evolves, Malcolm remains hopeful that conditions will become even more conducive to growth in this sector. Looking Ahead: Continued Growth and Market Engagement Coinsilium is poised to continue its momentum, with several announcements planned over the summer to keep the growth flywheel turning. The company's strategy of raising capital, acquiring Bitcoin, and communicating progress is expected to persist as market conditions stabilize and institutional involvement deepens. Malcolm's final message for investors is one of cautious optimism: despite volatility and funding challenges, Coinsilium's disciplined approach and deep experience position it well to capitalize on the expanding Bitcoin treasury strategy landscape. Conclusion Coinsilium's journey in the Bitcoin treasury space exemplifies a measured, strategic approach to digital asset investment. By focusing on sustainable fundraising, disciplined Bitcoin acquisition, and clear communication, the company offers a compelling value proposition amid a rapidly evolving market. Investors and observers looking to understand the nuances of Bitcoin treasury strategies would do well to consider Coinsilium's experience and operational rigor as a benchmark in this burgeoning sector. For those interested in learning more about Coinsilium and its strategy, exploring the company's detailed Bitcoin treasury policy and staying attuned to upcoming announcements will provide deeper insights into its vision and execution.

Ajax Resources CEO Ippolito Cattaneo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company's application for admission to the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) Growth Market, alongside a planned fundraising of up to £1.5 million. The capital will support Ajax's exploration efforts in Argentina, primarily at its flagship Eureka gold-copper project in Jujuy, northwest Argentina. Cattaneo highlighted that Eureka, acquired from Bezant Resources on May 21, consists of 12 licences and includes a historical mine last operated in the 1980s. The project is considered drill-ready and positioned at an advanced exploration stage, with the potential to evolve into a low-cost producing mine within three to four years. A historical, non-compliant resource estimate from the 1990s indicated approximately 620,000 tonnes of copper and 52,000 ounces of gold. In addition, Ajax has conditionally agreed to acquire the adjacent Minas La Escondida project, which shares similar mineralisation characteristics with Eureka. Admission to AQSE is expected at 8:00 a.m. on June 9, with Ajax retaining its current ticker symbol, “AJAX.” #proactiveinvestors #ajaxresources #lse #ajax #CopperMining #GoldMining #EurekaProject #ArgentinaMining #MiningInvestment #JORC #AquisStockExchange #ExplorationDrilling #ResourceEstimates #BezantResources

Corey Geran joins us to talk about the stables runners this weekend headlined by Cuddles for Kimmy in the Aquis 2yo Jewel.

The New Private Stock Market will not Help AIM or Aquis Macro, Micro News for Tuesday 17th December 2024 MACRO Bank of England interest rate cuts now less likely Pay growth jumps for first time in over a year FCA sets out plans for new Pisces private stock market MICRO GSTechnologies #GST Journeo #JNEO Sutton Harbour #SUH ************************ My new book:  How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire - A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success  Is now on sale here: https://www.sharepickers.com/how-to-become-a-microcap-millionaire-3-step-strategy/ !!!HOW GET 50% OFF MEMBERSHIP TO THE SHAREPICKERS INVESTMENT CLUB!!! If you buy a copy of the book, then leave a 5 star rating & write a positive review, you can get yearly membership to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £99.50!!! !!! THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE !!! —---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this podcast I cover the Macro News relevant to the UK and monitor MicroCap Stocks to see if they're good enough to be added to the MicroCap League. The UK's first MicroCap League where 100's of small businesses are analysed and scored in relation to their growth, value, health, efficiency, momentum & potential. The company's that score the highest are added to the MicroCap League and possess the best risk / reward profile. —---------------------------------------------------------------------- IF YOU REGULARLY LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST AND ENJOY IT'S OUTPUT PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING IT A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW - THAT WAY MORE PEOPLE WILL FIND IT. THANK YOU

In this episode we talk about the watch Lydia borrowed from Oris for a week while she was visiting Florida last month. We talk about her thoughts on the watch and on Oris's new 2024 Sustainability Report. ⁠Oris Aquis Date 36.5 Mother of Pearl⁠ ⁠Oris Sustainability Report 2024⁠

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Peter Lai, CEO of Majestic Corporation, to the podcast for a deep dive into the emerging leader in sustainable circular economy solutions.Aquis-listed Majestic Corporation specialises in recycling and recovering precious and base metals from everyday materials that societies routinely discard. This includes electronics, catalytic converters, solar and battery materials.CEO Peter Lai outlines the benefits of recycling metals as opposed to mining, both from an environmental perspective, and from an economic perspective.Majestic Corporation has recently posted strong results for FY2023. Highlights include a 25% increase in revenue to US$29.4m and a 149% surge in profit before tax.Peter details Majestic's growth strategy and what excites him the most about future developments for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Aquis Exchange, discusses his journey in the financial industry and the need for innovation and disruption in the market.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to be joined by Kevin Limn, CEO of Adsure Services, for a comprehensive exploration of the AQUIS-listed business assurance company.Adsure Services is one of just a few AQUIS companies to pay a dividend. We discuss the business model that supports shareholder distributions and the company's growth plans for the future.TIAA Ltd, Adsure's operating subsidiary, has long-term contracts with government-funded organisations such as emergency services, local governments and health organisations.These contracts provide the company with recurring revenues and the certainty required to pay shareholders a dividend.Kevin outlines the company's growth strategy and what investors can look forward to over the next 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby on this week's Sunday Roast as they delve into the top news stories and market movers. They are joined by Paul Atherley, Chairman of Alkemy Capital, to discuss the latest developments in lithium demand and the progress of Tees Valley Lithium (TVL). Also, Sara-Louise Porter from Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) joins the conversation to talk about the exchange's role in championing entrepreneurship, investment, and growth, highlighting top-performing companies. Don't miss out on the usual rundown of market movers and shakers of the week. 0:00 - 7:53  weekly news roundup 7:54 - 18:16 #ALK interview 18:17 - 40:28 #AQSE interview 34:16 - #SNOX 34:40 - #EQIP 34:58 - #INC 35:09 - #SHEP 35:29 - #OHGR 40:38 - #RTOP 40:48 - #EUA 40:51 - #PFAC 41:32 - #CHLL 45:31 ~ #INC 45:36 - #IMM 50:37 - #EPP 53:02 - #COBR 54:44 - #TUN 57:00 - #ALK Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion

We couldn't have called it, but after a relatively quiet start to the summer, all it took was one #SpeedyTuesday to set things abuzz. This week on Burlingame & Park, the boys are reflecting on what's turned into the busiest product launch week since Watches & Wonders, with new releases from Omega, Singer, Breitling, King Seiko, Oris, G-Shock, and more — and best of all, many of these watches are already in-store and shipping! As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. As always, thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! —— Follow the boys on Instagram:  • Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —— Wrist check & watches discussed on this week's episode: • Russ: Parmigiani Tonda PF Annual Calendar • Rob: Fears Brunswick 40 Topper Edition Series II "Snowed In" • Zach: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Color (vintage inspiration here) - Singer Reimagined 1969 Bronze - New King Seiko KS69 Modern Re-Creation - New Breitling Chronomats (Giannis, Triumph, and more) - Oris 2024 Aquis "Watermelon" limited production capsule - ⁠G-Shock MR-G 'Casioak' in titanium & Cobarian⁠

Three days into the show and we're all a bit slap happy and talking about some of our favorite novelties from Hermès, Cartier, Oris, Chopard, and Parmigiani. We also talk a bit about the general mood of the show, which we'll discuss more on our final show tomorrow. But first, we talk about: Hermès' new ladies' watch and whether it's actually a ladies' watch; Oris' new Aquis and why the lack of any mega releases might actually be the best thing for the Swiss watch industry; and we finish with dress watches from Chopard and Parmigiani Fleurier's update of the Toric collection. Thanks to Lucid Motors for sponsoring this week's live recordings of Hodinkee Radio from Geneva.

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Leia 1 Samuel 21 “Respondeu Davi: "O rei me encarregou de uma certa missão e me disse: ‘Ninguém deve saber coisa alguma sobre sua missão e sobre as suas instruções'. [...]Davi levou a sério aquelas palavras e ficou com muito medo de Aquis, rei de Gate. Por isso, na presença deles ele fingiu estar louco; enquanto esteve com eles, agiu como um louco, riscando as portas da cidade e deixando escorrer saliva pela barba. 1 Samuel 21:2,12 Reflita Tenha astúcia Todos falam como Davi tinha o coração de Deus, mas poucos se lembram da astúcia de Davi. Nos anos em que passou escapando da perseguição do rei Saul, Davi usou de muita astúcia para se esconder. Fugas, cavernas e muitas artimanhas foram necessárias para que ele sobrevivesse até ser coroado rei. Em 1 Samuel 21 vemos duas situações em que ele é ainda mais astuto. A primeira em que finge estar numa missão e a segunda quando finge estar louco. Durante muitos anos eu achei essas histórias contraditórias, pois a Bíblia condena a mentira. Inclusive o diabo é chamado de “pai da mentira”. Davi não mentiu? Aqui vem uma revelação sobre as estratégias de Davi. Ele tinha astúcia, ou seja, artimanhas. Jesus pediu que fôssemos astutos como as serpentes e mansos como as pombas – Mateus 10: 16 O que isso significa exatamente? A serpente não é um animal agressivo, mas quando percebe que corre risco ela ataca. Por isso, ela está atenta ao mal. Foi o que Davi fez. Vendo que sua vida corria perigo, foi astuto. Mas Jesus também pede para equilibrarmos isso, e não nos tornarmos pessoas que veem maldade em tudo. Portanto, sejamos mansos como a pomba. Você já viu uma pomba na rua? Ao contrário dos outros pássaros, você pode se aproximar dela e ela não fugirá, pois é mansa. Deus não quer que o Cristão seja um bobo, mas que saiba equilibrar astúcia e mansidão em todo o tempo, como Davi fez. Ore Pai amado, me ajude a ter astúcia para antever quando estou sendo atacada e mansidão para lidar com as pessoas.

Two muppets talk about watches... We were able to borrow the new ProPilot X Kermit as well as the new Aquis Hölstein Edition and discuss why these watches have divided watch enthusiasts. Oris is making some really good timepieces but they love making fun watches and these two examples capture that perfectly.

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA MENORES 2023“SIGUIENDO LAS HUELLAS”Narrado por: Linda RumrrillDesde: Gran Canaria, EspañaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18 DE JULIO                                                                                                                                                                                        ESCONDIDO EN UN LUGAR PELIGROSO «Aquel mismo día David siguió huyendo de Saúl, y fue a presentarse a Aquís, el rey de Gat» (1 Samuel 21: 10).Cerca de diez largos años fueron los que David estuvo huyendo de Saúl por el desierto, en los valles, en cuevas... Durante todo ese tiempo, David escribió varios Salmos que revelan su angustia. En algunas ocasiones David fue adonde Dios le indicaba, pero en otras, huyó adonde a él le parecía indicado sin buscar la orientación divina. Este fue el caso que describe la parte final de 1 Samuel 21. Literalmente, David se fue a meter a la «boca del lobo». Se puso en territorio enemigo.¿A dónde fue? A tierra de los filisteos. A la ciudad de donde Goliat era originario. ¡Muchos de los ciudadanos de Gat aún estaban dispuestos a vengar la muerte de Goliat; qué mejor que acabando con su mayor verdugo David! Lo peor del caso, y lo que puso a temblar a David, es que muy pronto algunos de los siervos del rey Aquis lo reconocieron. Sin saber qué hacer, a David se le ocurrió fingir que estaba loco: «Escribía garabatos en las puertas y dejaba que la saliva le corriera por la barba» (1 Samuel 21:13). Nunca fue el plan de Dios que David acudiera a buscar refugio ahí. Si David ya tenía un problema, ahora, por no haber consultado al Señor, tenía dos problemas. Aparentemente, su astucia y su don histriónico le facilitaron salir del aprieto. ¿Cuántas veces te has metido en algún problema por no haber consultado primero a Dios?Pasado el tiempo, y cuando David vio en retrospectiva el peligro en el cual estuvo, escribió el Salmo 34. El mensaje de este Salmo es en primer lugar reconocer a Dios que lo libró; es decir, no fue su improvisado plan de actuación como si estuviera demente, sino la misericordia divina. Estos son algunos versículos del Salmo en los que reconoce a Dios como su protector: Recurrí al Señor, y él me contestó, y me libró de todos mis temores (vers. 4). Este pobre gritó, y el Señor lo oyó y lo libró de todas sus angustias (vers. 6). El hombre honrado pasa por muchos males, pero el Señor lo libra de todos ellos (vers. 19).Hoy podemos agradecer a Dios porque nos libra cuando por nuestra propia insensatez nos colocamos en territorio peligroso por no consultarlo previamente. Dios por su gracia nos saca de todos nuestros temores, angustias y males.

Los filisteos se alistan para la guerra. Los príncipes de reúnen para hablar de guerra y ven a David junto a Aquis. Los príncipes filipeos exigen que David se vaya y no pelée con ellos, pues no confían en él. Aquis no ve maldad en David pero hace caso a los príncipes y envía a David de vuelta a la tierra que le había otorgado. Los filipeos atacan a Israel y vencen, Saúl teme que hagan burla de él y se da muerte a sí mismo. David vuelve a su campamento y ve que bandidos habían tomado su campamento y todo lo que en él había. David consulta con Yahvé y Dios le ordena combatir a los bandidos. Yahvé da la victoria a David y les concede su campamento de vuelta con todas sus pertenencias y familias intactas... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 29-31; Salmo 18.A partir de enero del 2023, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación.Aquí puedes obtener más información y el plan de lectura.Un poco más de The Great Adventure Bible, la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año:Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia.Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación.Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia.Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico.Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

David, harto de huír de Saúl y temer por su vida, decide partir a la tierra de los filisteos. David hayó gracia a ojos de Aquis y éste le permitió establecerse en Gat. Los filisteos se preparan para ir a hacer la guerra contra Israel y Aquis le pide a David que pelée de parte de los filisteos. Saúl, temeroso por la amenaza filistea, acude a una mujer nigromante para invocar a Samuel. Samuel advierte a Saúl que Yahvé a decidido entregar a Saúl y a Israel a manos de los filisteos... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 27-28; Salmo 34.A partir de enero del 2023, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación.Aquí puedes obtener más información y el plan de lectura.Un poco más de The Great Adventure Bible, la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año:Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia.Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación.Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia.Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico.Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

David está huyendo de Saúl. Durante su trayecto, llega a Nob y acude a los sacerdotes, les pide un arma y ellos se la dan creyendo que iba por orden del rey Saúl, entonces David continúa su huída. David llega a Gat, donde Aquis sale a su encuentro, entonces David actúa como un hombre loco para no llamar su atención y lo deje continuar su camino. Aquis cree la actuación de David y no le presta atención. David llega a una cueva de Adulán y se refugia. La familia de David se entera de dónde se reguarda su hijo y hermano y sale a su encuentro para refugiarse con él. Hombres entrampados y desesperdos se unieron también a David en su refujio. Saúl sale al encuentro de David y llega a Nob, sabiendo de sus acciones por el testimonio de Doeg el edomita, cuestiona a los sacerdotes y ordena su muerte por haber ayudado a David... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 21-22; Salmo 52.A partir de enero del 2023, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación.Aquí puedes obtener más información y el plan de lectura.Un poco más de The Great Adventure Bible, la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año:Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia.Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación.Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia.Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico.Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

For this one, we're back at Vendome, the SGV spirits purveyor, taproom, and Vietnamese coffee hotspot. Over the past month or so, we've had long term access to a pair of mother of pearl Aquis 36mm (36.5, actually) divers. We had the benefit of plenty of wrist time with both, as did our respective spouses, and today we share our thoughts. The "recommendations" segment at the end of this episode is pretty fun, too, so stick around to the second half! Thanks to Oris for the loaners, and thanks for listening.

This is a good one, folks! We are joined by VJ Geronimo ( head of Oris in North America ) to talk about the role of watches in philanthropy, and the value of doing good. Oris is a leader in humanitarian and environmental social responsibility, and 2022 saw the release of Oris watches that support their pursuits in both of these philanthropic arenas: the "Wings of Hope" LE as well as the Aquis "New York Harbor" LE. Both of these pieces are pretty fantastic, in our humble opinion(s). We also discuss the brand's outreach and accessibility efforts, VJ's newfound appreciation for good brown booze, and our desperate desire for more Oris models in precious metals! We think you'll enjoy this one. Thanks for listening...

Notas en español e inglés:1 Samuel 29: No evadas el propósito de Dios en tu vida y la de tu familia.1 Samuel 29:3-11: Entonces los jefes de los filisteos preguntaron: —¿Qué hacen aquí estos hebreos?Aquis respondió a los jefes de los filisteos: —¿No es este David, siervo de Saúl rey de Israel, que ha estado conmigo por días y por años, y en quien no he hallado nada malo desde el día en que se pasó a mí, hasta el día de hoy?Pero los jefes de los filisteos se enojaron contra él y le dijeron: —Haz volver a ese hombre. Que se vuelva al lugar que le señalaste y que no venga con nosotros a la batalla, no sea que en la batalla se vuelva nuestro enemigo. Porque, ¿con qué cosa ganaría mejor el favor de su señor que con las cabezas de estos hombres? ¿No es este David, de quien cantaban con danzas diciendo: “Saúl derrotó a sus miles, y David a sus diez miles”?Entonces Aquis llamó a David y le dijo: —¡Vive el SEÑOR, que tú has sido recto! Me ha parecido bien tu salir y tu entrar en el ejército conmigo, pues ninguna cosa mala he hallado en ti desde el día que viniste a mí, hasta el día de hoy. Pero a los ojos de los gobernantes tú no eres grato. Ahora pues, vuelve y vete en paz, para no desagradar a los gobernantes de los filisteos.David preguntó a Aquis: —Pero, ¿qué he hecho? ¿Qué has hallado en tu siervo, desde el día que vine a estar contigo hasta el día de hoy, para que yo no vaya y luche contra los enemigos de mi señor el rey?Aquis respondió y dijo a David: —Yo sé que tú eres grato a mis ojos, como un ángel de Dios. Pero los jefes de los filisteos han dicho: “Que él no vaya a la batalla con nosotros”. Levántate, pues, muy de mañana, tú y los siervos de tu señor que han venido contigo. Y levantándose muy de mañana, partan al amanecer. Entonces David y sus hombres se levantaron muy de mañana para irse y regresar a la tierra de los filisteos, y los filisteos subieron a Jezreel.----------------------------------Mientras que Saúl temblaba de miedo, David se encontraba en una situación difícil, pues debía ayudar a los filisteos, y pelear contra sus propios hermanos, los israelitas.David había asumido este compromiso para refugiarse en Filistea cuando intentaba esconderse de Saúl, y esto le trajo otros problemas. David había estado actuando falsamente, haciendo creer al rey Aquis que David estaba atacando a los israelitas cuando realmente estaba atacando ciudades de los mismos filisteos. ¡David era el ungido de Dios para ser rey de Israel pero estaba habitando con los adversarios de Israel!Cuando los filisteos prepararon una gran batalla contra Israel, David salió a pelear contra su propio pueblo y el rey pensó que esa era una buena idea, pero los demás generales pensaron que era una locura porque ellos conocían la fama de David y sus grandes hazañas. Aquí podemos ver que cuando tú eres escogido por Dios y tratas de esconder tu identidad y llamado, es ahí cuando comienzan a ocurrir momentos incómodos en nuestras vidas. Jonás experimentó tormentas, huracanes y hasta vivió por varios días dentro de un pez gigante que se lo tragó, esto lo hizo Dios para que Jonás reconociera que estaba equivocado al esconder y rechazar el llamado de Dios.Pedro sufrió vergüenza y remordimiento al negar al Señor y su identidad como uno de los seguidores del Señor.David tuvo un año y unos meses de relativa paz, pero viviendo una doble vida y engañando al rey. Creo que David, al final, no pudo disfrutar de su estadía con los filisteos, solo bastaba que uno de ellos descubriera sus acciones para que fuera enjuiciado y destruido. Además, al verse al frente de su propio pueblo, el que algún día reinaría, lo habría puesto nervioso. Una vez más, Dios lo salvó y lo regresó a casa, evitando que David confrontara a su mismo pueblo, pero mañana aprenderemos que esto le trajo tristes consecuencias y una dolorosa experiencia en su vida.Sé que Dios ama a sus hijos. Si realmente te consideras hijo de Dios y tu familia está dedicada a Dios, tengamos en cuenta que Dios continuará su obra en nosotros, y por cumplir ese propósito va a cerrarnos puertas que queremos que se abran, va a permitir momentos embarazosos, incómodos y hasta espantosos para hacernos entrar en razón y volvamos al camino donde Dios nos quiere llevar. Seamos sensibles cuando Dios quiere guiarnos y, si en algún momento nos salimos de su voluntad, seamos agradecidos cuando Dios nos corrija y nos muestre el error. Que no seamos parte de las estadísticas de aquellos que fracasaron completamente y sus hogares se destruyeron porque rehusaron el llamado de Dios. Aunque uno de los miembros de tu familia se desvíe del camino, ten fe y reclama su vida ante Dios todos los días, orando sin cesar y sin desmayar hasta que veas su vida siendo retomada en las manos de Dios como un instrumento preciso para cumplir el plan de Dios. Soy Eduardo Rodríguez. 1 Samuel 29: Do not evade God's purpose in your life and that of your family.1 Samuel 29:3-11: Then the princes of the Philistines said, “What are these Hebrews doing here?” And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines, “Is this not David, the servant of Saul king of Israel, who has been with me these days, or these years? And to this day I have found no fault in him since he defected to me.”But the princes of the Philistines were angry with him; so the princes of the Philistines said to him, “Make this fellow return, that he may go back to the place which you have appointed for him, and do not let him go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he become our adversary. For with what could he reconcile himself to his master, if not with the heads of these men? Is this not David, of whom they sang to one another in dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands'?”Then Achish called David and said to him, “Surely, as the Lord lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good in my sight. For to this day I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me. Nevertheless the lords do not favor you. Therefore return now, and go in peace, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.” So David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And to this day what have you found in your servant as long as I have been with you, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”Then Achish answered and said to David, “I know that you are as good in my sight as an angel of God; nevertheless the princes of the Philistines have said, ‘He shall not go up with us to the battle.' Now therefore, rise early in the morning with your master's servants who have come with you. And as soon as you are up early in the morning and have light, depart.” So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning, to return to the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.-----------------------------------While Saul trembled with fear, David was in a difficult situation, because he had to help the Philistines, and fight against his own brothers, the Israelites.David had made this commitment to take refuge in Philistia when he tried to hide from Saul, and this brought him other problems. David had been acting falsely, making king Achish believe that David was attacking the Israelites when he was actually attacking cities of the same Philistines. David was God's anointed to be king of Israel but he was dwelling with Israel's adversaries!When the Philistines prepared a great battle against Israel, David went out to fight against his own people and the king thought that this was a good idea, but the other generals thought it was crazy because they knew David's fame and his great feats. Here we can see that when you are chosen by God and try to hide your identity and calling, that is when awkward moments begin to occur in our lives. Jonah experienced storms, hurricanes and even lived for several days inside a giant fish that swallowed him. God did this so that Jonah would recognize that he was wrong to hide and reject God's call.Peter suffered shame and remorse for denying the Lord and his identity as one of the Lord's followers.David had a year and a few months of relative peace, but living a double life and deceiving the king. I believe that David, in the end, could not enjoy his stay with the Philistines, it was enough for one of them to discover his actions for him to be prosecuted and destroyed. Besides, facing his own people, who would one day rule, would have made him nervous. Once again, God saved him and returned him home, preventing David from confronting his own people, but tomorrow we will learn that this brought him sad consequences and a painful experience in his life.I know that God loves his children. If you really consider yourself a child of God and your family is dedicated to God, let's keep in mind that God will continue His work in us, and to fulfill that purpose He will close doors that we want to open, He will allow embarrassing, uncomfortable moments and even terrifying to make us come to our senses and return to the path where God wants to take us. Let's be sensitive when God wants to guide us and, if at any time we get out of His will, let's be grateful when God corrects us and shows us the error. Let us not be part of the statistics of those who completely failed and had their homes destroyed because they refused God's call. Even if one of your family members strays from the path, have faith and claim his/her life before God every day, praying without ceasing and without fainting until you see his/her life being resumed in the hands of God as a precise instrument to fulfill God's plan. I'm Eduardo Rodríguez. #1Samuel29 #LibroDeSamuel #1samuel #KingdomChurch #iglesiaelreino #HomesOfCovenant #ipuh#HogaresDePacto #HogaresDePactoPodcast #PastorCarlos #CarlosRodriguez #EduardoRodriguezR

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Notas en español e inglés:1 Samuel 21: Cuando Dios nos rescata de forma extraña. 1 Samuel 21:10-15: Aquel día David se levantó y huyó de la presencia de Saúl, y se fue a Aquis, rey de Gat. Los servidores de Aquis le dijeron: —¿No es este David, el rey de la tierra? ¿No es este aquel a quien cantaban con danzas, diciendo: “Saúl derrotó a sus miles, y David a sus diez miles”?David tomó a pecho estas palabras y tuvo gran temor de Aquis, rey de Gat. Así que cambió su conducta delante de ellos, fingiéndose loco cuando estaba con ellos. Hacía marcas en las puertas de la ciudad y dejaba caer su saliva sobre su barba. Entonces Aquis dijo a sus servidores: —¡He aquí, ven que este es un hombre demente! ¿Por qué me lo han traído? ¿Acaso me faltan locos a mí, para que me traigan a este, a fin de que haga locuras en mi presencia? ¿Había este de entrar en mi casa?---------------------------------David ahora era oficialmente un fugitivo, había abandonado su puesto de líder militar, tuvo que dejar a su familia y parientes, y se refugió en la nación de sus enemigos. ¡Desesperado, David entró, nada más y nada menos, al lugar donde más lo odiaban! Así de desesperado estaba David. Anteriormente se había refugiado en la casa de Samuel y Dios lo guardó. Esta vez, David posiblemente estaba pasando un momento de desánimo, frustración y quizá enojado con Dios. Estas razones pueden ser la explicación de querer buscar refugio y apoyo a su manera, humanamente hablando. Lo que encontró es un pueblo que, en vez de acogerlo, lo trajo a su rey como trofeo, con ganas de exhibirlo y hasta David temió que el rey filisteo podía matarlo y demostrar que habían tomado preso y exterminado al cazador de gigantes. David se preocupó porque el pueblo lo veía a él como el rey de Israel y el hombre más poderoso. En ese momento, David clamó a Dios, y Dios lo iluminó para que hiciera algo fuera de lo común: que pretendiera se un loco, un demente. David, de ser el gran guerrero, adiestrado con la lanza y espada, acostumbrado a derrotar a cientos de enemigos que se pusieran al frente, estaba improvisando un acto de locura; ¡de guerrero pasó a ser actor!Esto hizo que David fuera menospreciado por el rey y lo expulsó del país. Tal vez este acto hizo que David reflexionara en su reacción precipitada, de refugiarse con los filisteos. Es por eso que David registra su experiencia con la muerte en el Salmo 34:4-8: “Yo busqué al SEÑOR, y él me oyó y de todos mis temores me libró. Los que a él miran son iluminados; sus rostros no serán avergonzados. Este pobre clamó, y el SEÑOR le escuchó y lo libró de todas sus angustias. El ángel del SEÑOR acampa en derredor de los que le temen, y los libra. Prueben y vean que el SEÑOR es bueno. ¡Bienaventurado el hombre que se refugia en él!”David atribuyó al Señor su liberación y salvación. Dios no libró a David con la espada ni con la fuerza. Fue con la astucia y la actuación. Estoy seguro que esta experiencia hizo que el ego del gran David se estabilizara, que su corazón no se llenara de altivez, que se mantuviera humilde y manso. Después de que nos encontremos en una situación difícil y clamemos a Dios por una respuesta, abramos bien los oídos y los ojos espirituales para escuchar la voz de Dios y ver la solución que Dios está poniendo en nuestras vidas. Es muy probable que el Señor use un plan totalmente diferente al que estamos acostumbrados. Tal vez, no sea algo loable y grande, puede ser algo vergonzoso y extraño, pero será la vía que Dios nos dará para salir airoso, victoriosos de nuestra situación.Puedo imaginar a David contando esta historia a sus soldados, sus parientes e hijos como el momento más tenebroso de su vida, donde vio la muerte y cuando estuvo a punto de ser exterminado, pero también imagino a David riéndose a carcajadas contando cómo pudo engañar al rey enemigo. Igualmente, en el momento de la prueba sentimos morir pero después contaremos a todos con alegría y admiración las formas extrañas que Dios usa para transformar nuestras vidas y la de nuestras familias.Soy Eduardo Rodríguez.

It's what Kim Kardashian has been using to keep her bleach blonde mane smooth and shiny, so what makes the K18 hair mask so #DamnGood? Co-founders and husband-and-wife duo Suveen Sahib and Britta Cox are here to reveal the secrets behind the TikTok-approved K18 hair mask that's like “silk-in-a-bottle.”     In today's episode we find out:   What K18 is, how it works and why the technology is like “Retinol for your hair.” What makes K18 different from other bond builders like Olaplex How to work K18 into your haircare routine, including for curly hair types Why some users may not be getting all of the benefits of K18 (hint - it could be your shampoo!) How the quick-drying, anti-breakage Aquis hair towel is linked to the science behind K18 What the founders have up their sleeve next *Exciting news - we're doing a giveaway of K18. Follow us on TikTok an Instagram where we will reveal more details soon!    Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/   PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    BetterHelp BetterHelp online therapy offers video, phone, and even live chat-only therapy sessions. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/BEAUTY.   Nutrafol You can grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month's subscription. Plus, free shipping on every order. This is their best offer anywhere and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.    Macy's Need a little help editing down your must-buy list for fall? Pair up with a Macy's Personal Stylist to help you put your look together, either in store or from the comfort of your home. Head over to macys.com/personalstylist to book your FREE appointment today.  ZocdocGo to Zocdoc.com/BREAKING and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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On this week's episode, Spence and Spangler welcome back VJ Geronimo from Oris!We chat about the new releases that just dropped. The Diver 65 with 12 hour bezel and caliber 400 is sure to be a hit. VJ revealed some interesting details about this watch, and movement production, that I am sure you all will find very interesting.Also, the new Aquis mother of pearl dials are reminiscent of the New York Harbor limited edition and are excellent additions to the collection.We also talk with VJ about the concept of sustainability, what it means to Oris, and how they are working towards a more carbon neutral future. Additionally, we touch on their recently released sustainability report, and how they partner with organizations such as the Billion Oyster Project, The Coral Restoration Foundation, and Wings of Hope.This is another fantastic episode, and it is always fun to see what Oris has in store for us next!

Can you BE-lieve we're already in August?! Welcome to the sweatiest month of the year ... In more exciting, and far more pleasant, happenings, Brigid and Elizabeth are sharing their top three items for August! The gals aren't sticking with a theme this month, but it's really because they're so in love with the random collection of items they've found that they couldn't wait to share!! From stain remover by The Laundress (ahem, sweat!) , Porter Teleo's swanky cocktail napkins, and adorable paper goods by Minor Detail CLE to a frizz - fighting hair turban by AQUIS (approved by Shea McGee , so obviously top - notch!), the telescoping marshmallow sticks you never knew you needed by MalloMe , and The North Face's indestructible backpacks, Brigid and Elizabeth are sharing all of their end - of - summer loves! Listen in for more HOT tips ... seriously, really hot and sweaty.

Los filisteos se alistan para la guerra. Los príncipes de reúnen para hablar de guerra y ven a David junto a Aquis. Los príncipes filipeos exigen que David se vaya y no pelée con ellos, pues no confían en él. Aquis no ve maldad en David pero hace caso a los príncipes y envía a David de vuelta a la tierra que le había otorgado. Los filipeos atacan a Israel y vencen, Saúl teme que hagan burla de él y se da muerte a sí mismo. David vuelve a su campamento y ve que bandidos habían tomado su campamento y todo lo que en él había. David consulta con Yahvé y Dios le ordena combatir a los bandidos. Yahvé da la victoria a David y les concede su campamento de vuelta con todas sus pertenencias y familias intactas... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 29-31; Salmo 18. A partir de enero del 2022, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación. https://ascensionpress.com/LaBibliaEnUnA%C3%B1o (Aquí puedes obtener más información) y el plan de lectura. Un poco más de https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible-spanish-edition (The Great Adventure Bible), la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año: Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia. Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación. Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia. Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico. Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

David, harto de huír de Saúl y temer por su vida, decide partir a la tierra de los filisteos. David hayó gracia a ojos de Aquis y éste le permitió establecerse en Gat. Los filisteos se preparan para ir a hacer la guerra contra Israel y Aquis le pide a David que pelée de parte de los filisteos. Saúl, temeroso por la amenaza filistea, acude a una mujer nigromante para invocar a Samuel. Samuel advierte a Saúl que Yahvé a decidido entregar a Saúl y a Israel a manos de los filisteos... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 27-28; Salmo 34. A partir de enero del 2022, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación. https://ascensionpress.com/LaBibliaEnUnA%C3%B1o (Aquí puedes obtener más información) y el plan de lectura. Un poco más de https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible-spanish-edition (The Great Adventure Bible), la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año: Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia. Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación. Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia. Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico. Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

David está huyendo de Saúl. Durante su trayecto, llega a Nob y acude a los sacerdotes, les pide un arma y ellos se la dan creyendo que iba por orden del rey Saúl, entonces David continúa su huída. David llega a Gat, donde Aquis sale a su encuentro, entonces David actúa como un hombre loco para no llamar su atención y lo deje continuar su camino. Aquis cree la actuación de David y no le presta atención. David llega a una cueva de Adulán y se refugia. La familia de David se entera de dónde se reguarda su hijo y hermano y sale a su encuentro para refugiarse con él. Hombres entrampados y desesperdos se unieron también a David en su refujio. Saúl sale al encuentro de David y llega a Nob, sabiendo de sus acciones por el testimonio de Doeg el edomita, cuestiona a los sacerdotes y ordena su muerte por haber ayudado a David... Hoy leemos 1 Samuel 21-22; Salmo 52. A partir de enero del 2022, Fray Sergio Serrano, OP leerá toda la Biblia en 365 episodios. Además compartirá reflexiones y comentarios para ir conociendo más la Palabra de Dios al caminar por la Historia de la Salvación. https://ascensionpress.com/LaBibliaEnUnA%C3%B1o (Aquí puedes obtener más información) y el plan de lectura. Un poco más de https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible-spanish-edition (The Great Adventure Bible), la Biblia que seguirá el podcast de La Biblia en un Año: Codificación de colores para fácil referencia: Usa el famoso Sistema de Aprendizaje de la Cronología de la Biblia de The Great Adventure (“The Bible Timeline” ®️) creado por Jeff Cavins, experto en Sagradas Escrituras, y que es utilizado por cientos de miles de católicos para aprender a leer la Biblia. Artículos que te ayudan a comprender el panorama completo de la Historia de la Salvación. Recuadros con eventos clave que ayudan a identificar los puntos importantes en la Biblia. Cuadros detallados que ofrecen la visión panorámica de los personajes y eventos clave, las alianzas importantes, mapas y el contexto histórico. Mapas a todo color que ayudan a visualizar los lugares donde sucedieron las historias bíblicas.

Britta Cox is the founder of AQUIS, the brand behind the first hair towel to quickly dry and protect hair and K18 Hair, a patented line of molecular hair science. With a passion for a simplistic approach to beauty, and determination to make haircare more effective and accessible, Britta, together with her husband and business partner, Suveen, has created two lines of products that completely rethink haircare.If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too!Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash and Britta:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comBritta Cox: @britta_coxAQUIS Hair: @AQUISHAIRK18 Hair: @K18hairwww.aquis.comwww.k18hair.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

L'heure du retour au pays a sonné pour toi ?  Ou tu as peut-être autour de toi plusieurs groupes d'amis qui rentrent, qui ont décidé de mettre fin à leur aventure d'expatriés. Et tu te demandes: et nous quand-est-ce qu'on rentre...! Avec Virginie de Réalise Coaching, nous allons discuter les raisons qui nous poussent à rentrer au pays et pourquoi c'est si difficile de prendre cette décision. Comme dit le proverbe: on sait ce qu'on quitte mais on ne sait pas ce qu'on gagne...  Est-ce qu'il y a une check-list magique pour prendre cette décision ? Est-ce qu'il y a un meilleur moment pour rentrer ?  Comment se préparer au retour ? Parce qu'une fois la décision prise, on le sait, outre les aspects administratifs, il va falloir nous réadapter culturellement à un pays qu'on a connu mais qui a changé, comme nous. Professionnellement, il va falloir apprendre à valoriser son expérience professionnelle et à réactiver son réseau professionnel et amical. Ecoute cet épisode pour te préparer à un atterrissage en douceur dans ton pays d'origine !

Episode 15 the Wrist Check Podcast crew returns from a two week break to start their 3rd season. This episode focuses on the latest reveal of watches from Omega, Rolex Inspiration, Girard Perregaux's Casquette reissue, the Oris Carysfort 18k gold Aquis going up for auction, and our list of watches to consider for newbies $2k and under.