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It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn't love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Ray, Associate Professor of English, Delaware County Community CollegeYOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin FreytesHow does an AI transparency journal transform students from viewing AI as "always cheating" (35%) to becoming confident digital citizens?What happens when 89% of students already use ChatGPT weekly but arrive at college with zero guidance on ethical use?How does integrating AI across composition curriculum achieve 100% retention rates & prepare students for careers where 71% of employers prefer AI skills?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

In late 1803, accounts of ghost sightings began to circulate in Hammersmith, England. This led to a tragic event, and a legal case that revealed some limitations in existing English law. Research: “The case of the murdered ghost.” BBC News. January 3, 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/3364467.stm “Fears of a Ghost and the Fatal Catastrophe.” The Morning Chronicle. Jan 5, 1804. https://www.newspapers.com/image/394016127/?match=1&terms=Francis%20Smith Feikert-Ahalt, Clare. “The Case of a Ghost Haunted England for Over Two Hundred Years.” Library of Congress Blog. In Custodia Legis. Law Librarians of Congress. Oct. 30, 2015. https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ Castle, Terry. “Phantasmagoria: Spectral Technology and the Metaphorics of Modern Reverie.” Critical Inquiry. Autumn, 1988, Vol. 15, No. 1.pp. 26-61. The University of Chicago Press. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1343603 “FRANCIS SMITH. Killing; murder. 11th January 1804..” Proceedings of the Old Bailey. “The Hammersmith Ghost: London’s Paranormal Murder.” Discovery UK. Jan. 7, 2025. https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-hammersmith-ghost-londons-paranormal-murder/ “The Hammersmith Ghost.” Cambridge Chronicle and Journal. Jan. 14, 2804. https://www.newspapers.com/image/975790052/?match=1&terms=Hammersmith%20ghost Kirby, R.S. “Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Museum: Or, Magazine of Remarkable Characters, Volume 2.” 1804. https://books.google.com/books?id=ggMhkDz-33EC&source=gbs_navlinks_s Medland, W.M. and Charles Weobly. “A Collection of Remarkable and Interesting Criminal Trials, Actions at Law, &c: To which is Prefixed, an Essay on Reprieve and Pardon, and Biographical Sketches of John Lord Eldon, and Mr. Mingay, Volume 2.” Badcock. January 1804. Accessed online: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=c5YuAAAAYAAJ&rdid=book-c5YuAAAAYAAJ&rdot=1 Mitchell, Edwin Valentine, ed. “The Newgate calendar :comprising interesting memoirs of the most notorious characters who have been convicted of outrages on the laws of England.” Garden City Pub. Co. 1926. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006759756 “Murder – Hammersmith Ghost.” The Bury and Norwich Post. Jan. 18, 1804. https://www.newspapers.com/image/394552157/?match=1&terms=Hammersmith%20ghost “The Reath Hammersmith Ghost.: The Bath Journal. Jan. 16, 1804. https://www.newspapers.com/image/975620428/?match=1&terms=Hammersmith%20ghost “Regine v. Gladstone Williams.” Transcript of the Shorthand Notes of Marten Walsh Cherer Ltd., 36-38 Whitefriers Street,Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8BH. Telephone Number: 01-583 7635, Shorthand Writers to the Court. https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Crim/1983/4.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the key to healing both grief and past trauma was hidden in a single, radical revelation? Dr. Jordan Watkins explores how the early Saints' experiences of loss and grief were replaced with the doctrine of baptism for the dead–a practice that united heaven and earth.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7cyLDr3RF2MALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 125 Part 1https://youtu.be/XMJp73fhnz8FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Jordan Watkins01:15 Episode Teaser05:26 Dr. Jordan Watkins' bio07:04 Come, Follow Me Manual10:28 A chronological approach14:24 Divine interdependence18:36 The Atonement of Jesus Christ is vicarious work21:08 Quincy, Illinois25:29 Top 10 Most Boring Cities in the World26:22 Mary Ann Angell Young30:52 Reports of Brigham Young as father34:26 Background of D&C 127-12836:47 Deep waters for Joseph40:49 Baptisms will continue inside temples44:05 Baptism's being salvific is unusual in Christianity46:19 Anne Booth's vision50:22 Getting sick in Nauvoo52:08 Vienna Jaques, first baptism, and the altar call56:15 Phoebe Woodruff's letter to Wilfred1:04:18 The Nauvoo House and the Nauvoo Temple1:08:03 Not performing baptisms abroad1:10:20 Physical labor prepared the Saints for spiritual labor1:14:02 Service that reaches across the veil1:16:40 End of Part 1 - Dr. Jordan WatkinsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Jordan Watkins examines how Joseph's revelations on baptism for the dead and record-keeping intertwined law, theology, and personal struggle, revealing how sacred records can bind communities, heal relationships, and link the living with the dead.***Content warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you're in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or a local helpline. Listener discretion is advised.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kAtX41UogZYALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 125 Part 2https://youtu.be/1F-z5MTDRRgFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Jordan Watkins02:11 Reasons for record-keeping04:07 Legal context06:14 What keeps Joseph busy?11:02 Henry Sherwood - Local constable13:13 Significance of keeping records17:54 Prophets' expanding souls20:22 Joseph emphasizes multiple records23:20 Connection between baptism for the dead and writ of habeas corpus24:47 Schindler's List parallels28:19 Are there records in Heaven?29:09 Nautical and Resurrection symbolism32:14 Saviors on Mount Zion36:09 Joseph revising and expanding scripture38:00 Dr. Watkins's personal story of his uncle Scott41:28 Teaching from beyond the grave44:18 Why we need the dead47:17 If they had “had the chance”50:38 The call for the dead54:03 Join our voices with the prophets56:32  A new record of baptisms for the dead59:54 What about those who lived before records?1:04:58 The value of records of all types1:07:13 Record of Micah1:10:26 Our attitude toward difficult people1:12:54 Dr. Watkins' testimony of the Restoration and Jesus Christ1:19:25 End of Part 2 - Dr. Jordan WatkinsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Red's away, haunting narratives elsewhere, so Blue and Indigo have a boys' night! From the complete history of Greece to the complete history of terrible movies set in Greece, they tackle it all in a Blue Crew OSPod episode! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn If you love this podcast, hit the follow button now so that you don't miss five fresh and fun episodes every single week.  Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you listen to the show. Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We don't often go to breaking news, but over the last few days, English singer and actress Lily Allen opted to nuke her ex, Stranger Things actor David Harbour, from orbit by dropping a new album all about their very messy split. To hear Lily tell it, David is a sex addict who crossed all the boundaries they ever collectively drew, and it's pretty clear that Lily is processing a lot of betrayal out loud, in public, and in real time. We don't yet have David's side of the story on this one, so it seems likely that this isn't our last exploration of the trashy divorce of Lily Allen and David Harbour. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2025 is: deliquesce • del-ih-KWESS • verb Deliquesce can mean "to dissolve or melt away" or, in reference to some fungal structures (such as mushroom gills), "to become soft or liquid with age or maturity." // The mushrooms deliquesced into an inky fluid. See the entry > Examples: "He would mould his figures in full in wax, then take a hot knife and—like a metaphysical surgeon—cut away triangles, rhomboids, flaps and scraps, until only a latticework was left. These new shapeshifting figures comprised more gaps than joins: bodies in the delicate, arduous process of shedding their skins, scattering into metal petals, being eroded and deliquesced. Things were freshly able to pass through these painstakingly hard-to-cast bronzes: light, air, sight." — Robert Macfarlane, Apollo, 1 May 2025 Did you know? Deliquesce comes from the prefix de- ("from, down, away") and a form of the Latin verb liquēre, meaning "to be fluid." Things that deliquesce, it could be said, turn to mush in more ways than one. In scientific contexts, a substance that deliquesces absorbs moisture from the atmosphere until it dissolves in the absorbed water and forms a solution. When plants and fungi deliquesce, they lose rigidity as they age. When deliquesce is used in non-scientific contexts, it is often in a figurative or humorous way to suggest the act of "melting away" under exhaustion, heat, or idleness, as in "teenagers deliquescing in 90-degree temperatures."

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Patrick answers questions about whether demons hate Latin, the Church's approach to marital intimacy, and what attitude to bring to Mass, sprinkling in humor and commentary on youth slang. He fields practical concerns from callers, reflects on Catholic traditions, and offers advice for handling postpartum challenges and everyday dilemmas. Insights are sharpened as Patrick balances reverence and wit, blending ancient teachings with modern quirks. Mikaela (email) – Why do demons hate Latin? (00:53) Email – Is Viagra okay to use? (13:29) Monica - I like what you said about Latin. I think it is more of a prayer. The main language in the Vatican is English now. (20:39) Leonard - Latin was also touched to the cross. (25:29) Richard - I am confused about the act of marriage. My wife has not been able to be intimate for over 30 years. Can you clarify the sinfulness of accommodating this? (30:26) Billy (email) – What attitude should I have during Mass? Eleanor – Should we sit down when the priest sits down? (38:37) Jessica - I had a baby 6 weeks ago and have no interest in husband-and-wife duties. Am I sinning that I don't want to be available for this? (44:24)

What phrases do you know with 'clock'? Learn some in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning Easy EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

“Are we there yet?” That's a question you've probably heard - or maybe even asked - especially if you've ever taken a road trip with kids:  “Are we there yet?” “Not just yet!” Yet is just a three-letter word, but it's packed with meaning. It helps you talk about time, expectations, contrast, and even emphasis. And once you learn how to use yet naturally, your English is going to sound a whole lot more fluent. So today, let's look at four of the most common ways we use yet - and I'll show you how this tiny word makes a big impact in everyday conversation. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/plsgVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/My AI English Tutor is HERE 

The temperature may be freezing in our studio, but the agenda is on fire. We start with the shutdown standoff and get precise about where the logjam actually sits: Senate votes, not soundbites. If you're watching SNAP timelines or waiting on a federal paycheck, you'll hear the plain-English version of how a continuing resolution works, who has voted which way, and why short-term fixes shouldn't be an excuse to freeze out families who need help right now.From there, we head home to New Mexico and unpack the controversy around a state lawmaker's website that crowdsources alleged ICE activity. The pitch is “verification,” but the reality looks like real-time alerting—raising safety risks for officers and neighbors alike and inviting legal questions. We explain what ICE actually does—targeted arrests of known criminal suspects—while pressing the media to do the basics: verify claims, seek legal context, and get the other side before amplifying a narrative.Campaign season brings receipts: Deb Haaland's fundraising is huge, early, and mostly out-of-state small-dollar; Bregman's is in-state and max-donor heavy. We break down why each model has strengths and blind spots, why early spending can be a gamble, and what balance looks like if you want staying power. Then comes a seismic climate moment: Bill Gates shifts from apocalypse framing to human flourishing, backing strategies that lower the green premium and invest in health, agriculture, and scalable energy. We connect that pivot to the rising demand from AI and industry and make the case for a practical bridge—oil and gas today with a full-court press on nuclear and fusion tomorrow—to deliver abundant, affordable, clean power.We close with Albuquerque turnout trends, a hard-hitting mayoral ad on sanctuary policy and crime, and JD Vance's blunt take on the administration's biggest vulnerability: affordability. Prices still hurt. If policy doesn't ease that pressure, politics won't save you. If this conversation cuts through the noise for you, follow, rate, and share the show with a friend—and tell us what topic you want us to tackle next.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

On this week's episode of Teen Girl Talk, a rogue app is causing problems for some English teens.  It's episodes 1-2 of Red Rose.  Also on this episode, Suesie believes it's just a hacker or a person.  Frank places his full bets on ghosts.  Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill.  Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes and SpotifyE-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.comTeen Girl Talk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realteengirltalk/ Frank's writing website: franklincota.com Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw   

Retrouvez l'épisode en version française ici : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/reid-hoffman-vf/“There is no if. There is only when.”That's how Reid Hoffman answers when asked whether AI will revolutionize business, help govern nations, or cure cancer.And he's earned the right to say it. In the six months between his first appearance on GDIY and this one, we've witnessed some of the biggest breakthroughs in AI history.But those same six months have also deepened the rift between the U.S. and Europe.While most of Silicon Valley's leaders are bowing to President Trump's politics of fear, Reid remains one of the few willing to challenge it — defending freedom of speech in its purest form, not the version sanctioned by power.After co-founding PayPal and LinkedIn, he went on to serve on the boards of dozens of companies including OpenAI until 2023, and Microsoft, where he still sits today.He also advises several governments seeking to understand how AI can be deployed responsibly across society — and even in governance itself.In this episode, Reid shares how to unlock AI's full potential, and how he personally uses it every day : to write, to think, and to challenge his own ideas.A brilliant, grounded mind — far from the radical “tech bros” — driven not by hype, but by a genuine belief in progress.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : “AI is a fantastic enablement of human connection”00:10:05 : Reid's best hacks for daily uses of AI00:20:13 : How to help governments deploy AI in society00:31:24 : What Trump's fear-based government is changing in the US00:49:48 : The vibe-coding revolution and why you should pay attention01:01:53 : Curing cancers with AI?01:06:55 : Why everybody should use AI, even retired people01:13:23 : Start a company with $0 in 2025: what would Reid do01:20:14 : Amazon, Microsoft, Google: who's winning the AI race01:28:17 : “Don't be anxious. Be aware and keep pushing.”We referred to previous GDIY episodes : #452 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#452 - VF - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - “We are more Homo technicus than Homo sapiens”#487 - VF - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business et IA : rien ne sera jamais plus comme avant#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#426 - Thomas Clozel - Owkin - Comment casser Big Pharma grâce à l'IA#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#473 - VF - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « Après 17 ans, nous ne sommes qu'au début de notre histoire »A few recent episodes in English : #437 - James Dyson - Dyson - “Failure is more exciting than success”#431 - Sean Rad - Tinder - How the swipe fever took over the world#475 - VO - Shane Parrish - Farnam Street - Clear Thinking: The Decision-Making ExpertWe spoke about :Possible Podcast - Reid HoffmanEleven Labs7 magic products of GoogleManas AIThe Lafayette FellowshipSquarespaceOpenAI Jobs PlatformReading Recommendations :Superagency - Reid HoffmanThe Emperor of All Maladies - Siddhartha MukherjeeA Brief History of Intelligence - Max BennettThe Road Less Traveled - Scott PeckCheck out Reid's YouTube channel and his podcast Possible.You can also follow Reid on LinkedIn (of course) and on Instagram.Interested in sponsoring Generation Do It Yourself or proposing a partnership ? Contact my label Orso Media through this form.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The English worship band Delirious (technically Deliriou5?) certainly changed church music and probably influenced a young Chris Martin of Coldplay, but was their lasting impact on music bigger than Nirvana's? That's the case made in a social media video by our guest today, Gabriel Wilson. Wilson is a veteran of worship bands both as a musician and producer. He once toured with Delirious and has produced Delirious singer Martin Smith in the studio. He also has a deep respect for Nirvana. Andrew and Leah dig into his case for Delirious having a larger impact on music writ large than Nirvana. Gabriel's Video---Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Want to respond to this episode? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.If Rock That Doesn't Roll is important to you, support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr (join via the website, not the iOS app for a 30% discount)Or make a one-time donation: https://coff.ee/rtdrIf you can't afford a donation, please tell five friends about the show.You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.Buy RTDR merch here.

On August 7, 1985, five family members were shot dead in their English country manor, Whitehouse Farm. It looked like an open-and-shut case. But the New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake finds that almost nothing about this story is as it seems. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Blood Relatives.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to subscribe or link an existing subscription. Or visit newyorker.com/dark to subscribe and listen in the New Yorker app. In the Dark has merch! Buy specially designed hats, T-shirts, and totes for yourself or a loved one at store.newyorker.com.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Goblin Picnic! In this slightly spooky story for Halloween, a boy named Hawk is lured in by the promises of an enchanted goblin picnic, despite his better judgement. When the food turns out to hold a terrible curse, his sister Rose will have to step up and help her big brother out. Can the pair make it through the Goblin Picnic unscathed? Tune in to find out! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Israeli forces still occupy half of Gaza. In the cease-fire deal, Israel agreed to fully withdraw its presence there once Hamas fully demilitarized. But Amit Segal thinks that's unlikely to happen anytime soon. Instead, he believes Gaza will end up divided. So what does that really mean? What are the implications?Segal is the chief political analyst for Channel 12 News in Israel and is known to be quite close to the Netanyahu government. He writes the newsletter It's Noon in Israel and is the author of the book “A Call at 4 a.m.: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions That Shaped Israeli Politics,” which was recently published in English.In this conversation, he talks about why most Israelis don't see the cease-fire as the end of the war between Israel and Hamas and how this conflict is mapping onto Israeli politics — both at present and as the country looks toward its next elections.This episode contains strong language.Book Recommendations:The Accidental President by A. J. BaimeAn Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns GoodwinMessiah in Sde Boker by Hagai SegalThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.htmlThis episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Isaac Jones. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker and Aman Sahota. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Transcript editing by Naomi Noury. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

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Les traemos el primer episodio de La Ruta del Sol, la nueva serie de nuestro podcast Central. En diez episodios contamos el impactante caso Pizano, en Colombia. A finales de 2018, Jorge Enrique Pizano, un testigo clave en el caso Odebrecht, murió repentinamente en el baño de su casa. Tres días después, su hijo mayor también murió en circunstancias muy extrañas después de tomar el líquido de una botella. Así estalló uno de los casos judiciales más intrigantes en la historia reciente de Colombia, uno que ilumina cómo las élites manejan el poder de un país, y hasta dónde llegó la mayor trama de corrupción en América. ★ Si no quieres perderte ningún episodio, suscríbete al boletín de Central.✔ Sigue a Central en Instagram, X y YouTube.► Más en centralpodcast.audio En nuestro sitio web puedes encontrar una transcripción del episodio. Or you can also check this English translation. ♥ Vivimos tiempos difíciles. Somos un medio sin ánimo de lucro, y nuestra permanencia depende de oyentes como tú. Si valoras nuestro trabajo, únete a Deambulantes, nuestras membresías. Ayúdanos a elevar las voces latinas y narrar la experiencia de nuestras comunidades. Tu aporte se invierte directamente en nuestro trabajo periodístico y hace toda la diferencia. ★ Si no quieres perderte ningún episodio, suscríbete a nuestro boletín y recibe todos los martes un correo. Además, los viernes te enviaremos cinco recomendaciones inspiradoras del equipo para el fin de semana. ✓ ¿Nos escuchas para mejorar tu español? Tenemos algo extra para ti: prueba nuestra app Jiveworld, diseñada para estudiantes intermedios de la lengua que quieren aprender con nuestros episodios. Today, we bring you the first episode of La Ruta del Sol, the new series from our podcast Central. At the end of 2018, Jorge Enrique Pizano, a key witness in the Odebrecht case, died suddenly in his bathroom. Three days later, his eldest son also died under very strange circumstances. These unsettling deaths set off one of the most intriguing judicial cases in Colombia’s recent history—one that sheds light on how the country’s elites wield power, and just how far the largest corruption scheme in the Americas reached.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions from listeners about the recent episodes on Werewolves and Witches. Sebastian explores the connection between rabies outbreaks and vampire/werewolf mythology. Listeners weigh in on the psychological meaning of the Egyptian god Anubis. We break down some witchy myths associated with English alewives and explore the inspiration for Shakespeare's witches. Tune-in and find out how vampire panics, furry psychopomps, and pointy hats all play a role in the story.Join us in Greece in 2026! Check out the itinerary and book HERE!Check out the merch at out T-Public store HERE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyler considers Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage one of the best books of the last decade, and its author Jonny Steinberg one of the most underrated writers and thinkers—in North America, at least. Steinberg's particular genius lies in getting uncomfortably close to difficult truths through immersive research—spending 350 hours in police ride-alongs, years studying prison gangs and their century-old oral histories, following a Somali refugee's journey across East Africa—and then rendering what he finds with a novelist's emotional insight. Tyler and Jonny discuss why South African police only feel comfortable responding to domestic violence calls, how to fix policing, the ghettoization of crime, how prison gangs regulate behavior through century-old rituals, how apartheid led to mass incarceration and how it manifested in prisons, why Nelson Mandela never really knew his wife Winnie and the many masks they each wore, what went wrong with the ANC, why the judiciary maintained its independence but not its quality, whether Tyler should buy land in Durban, the art scene in Johannesburg, how COVID gave statism a new lease on life, why the best South African novels may still be ahead, his forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes, why English families weren't foolish to move to Rhodesia in the 1920s, where to take an ideal two-week trip around South Africa, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded September 29th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:40 – Policing and crime in South Africa 00:11:15 – Prison culture 00:22:04 – Nelson and Winnie Mandela's marriage 00:24:47 – Was Winnie Mandela just a bad person? 00:29:20 – Nelson Mandela's masks 00:32:04 – Mandela's legacy and the ANC 00:36:51 – Reasons for optimism in South Africa 00:50:58 – His forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes 00:55:15 – Where to visit in South Africa

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Outnumbered. Exhausted. Unyielding. Fresh from the brutal siege of Harfleur, King Henry V marches his exhausted, disease-ridden army across hostile French territory—toward Azincourt, and into the jaws of disaster. Outnumbered, starving, and surrounded, the English face a vast French force confident of crushing them. But Henry is no ordinary king. With icy resolve and tactical brilliance, he prepares for a showdown that will defy the odds. What follows is the legendary Battle of Agincourt: a thunderous clash of steel, mud, and willpower that rewrites the rules of medieval warfare. This is the story of one of history's most astonishing military victories—and the king who dared to risk it all. For more This Is History on Agincourt, listen back to The Battle of Crecy in season 6, or hear about the French experience of Agincourt in episode 4 of our miniseries, The Glass King.  Remember, you can always delve deeper into the history behind each episode by becoming a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes — now available to watch on video — you get to chat with mediaeval buffs from around the world, chat with Dan and the team, and get exclusive access to behind the scenes extras just for favourites.  Don't miss out. Sign up at patreon.com/thisishistory  –  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Alan Weedon  Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Simon Poole Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Production coordinator - Eric Ryan  Sound Design and Mixing - Amber Devereux Head of content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who was the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, who was foretold in myth to free Wales from the tyrannical English and who was also a fabled wizard?Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Rhun Emlyn to find the real Owain Glyndwr. They discuss his legendary rebellion against English rule in 1400 and explore the transformation of 14th-century Wales, from Glyndwr's ambitious military feats and his efforts to unite a fractured country, to the myths and legends surrounding this revolutionary character who is still cherished today.More:Welsh Folk TalesWilliam Wallace, Scottish RebelGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit to watch the new Rebel series starring Owain Glyndwr! Plus hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 28, 2025 is: menagerie • muh-NAJ-uh-ree • noun Menagerie refers to a collection of animals kept especially to be shown to the public, as well as a place where such animals are kept. It can also refer figuratively to any varied mixture of things. // The aviary featured a menagerie of exotic birds. // The space is eclectically furnished with a menagerie of flea market finds. See the entry > Examples: “The creatures are usually found hanging from phones or handbags ... or clutched as a kind of pet. They come in a menagerie of more than three hundred collectible forms. They can be matched to a personal style or mood: pink fur for when you're feeling flirty; glowing red eyes for a bit of an edge ...” — Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025 Did you know? Back in the days of Middle French, ménagerie meant “the management of a household or farm” or “a place where animals are tended.” When English speakers adopted menagerie in the 1600s, they applied it specifically to places where wild and often also foreign animals were kept and trained for exhibition, as well as to the animals so kept. This second meaning was eventually generalized to refer to any varied mixture, especially one that includes things that are strange or foreign to one's experience.

Welcome to LearnPolishPodcast. You can find all our episodes on LearnPolishPodcast.com, from YouTube and Rumble and Spotify. If you want lessons from Anja in Polish or Spanish, you can find the links in the show notes and you find everything about me on roycoughlan.com, scan the QR code and if you want virtual assistance, go to VA.world. In this episode Ania and Roy explore the complexities of friendship: limits, silence, drifting apart, and when to repair or end relationships. Using everyday examples and characters like Zosia and Krzysio, they discuss personal growth, boundaries, confronting harmful behavior, and how to choose who stays in your life.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠   

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In this episode, Zahraa shares her harrowing journey growing up in a strict village in Iraq, her decision to flee at 19, and a violent attack that led to an unexpected rescue by American soldiers at Baghdad International Airport. She explains how faith and chance carried her through, her arrival in the United States, learning English, pursuing engineering studies, and ultimately joining the U.S. Army where she rose through the ranks as an enlisted cavalry scout and now as an officer in flight school who found purpose serving others. Zahraa reflects on gratitude, the people who helped her, the losses that motivate her, and her commitment to inspire and protect other women and girls facing similar dangers. She is a proud American and also shares how fortunate Americans are to live in this country. _________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #taskforceranger #160thsoar #operationgothicserpent #armyrangers #mentors4mil  #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil  Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

Have you ever felt nervous speaking Spanish on the phone? You're not alone! In this episode, we break down how phone conversations work in Mexico, from answering with “¿Bueno?” to asking “¿Con quién tengo el gusto?” and handling tricky moments like poor connections or giving your address. We also share real-life examples, practical phrases for everyday calls, and funny stories from our own experiences. Whether you're setting an appointment, calling customer service, or just trying to understand what someone said, this episode will make your next Spanish phone call much easier.Key Takeaways:Learn the most common and natural ways to start and end phone calls in Spanish.Master useful phrases for different situations, from introducing yourself to fixing connection issues.Gain confidence speaking Spanish on the phone with real examples and cultural insights from Mexico.Relevant Links And Additional Resources:Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don't miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

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They came to torment. They Came in Revenge. The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It's Halloween week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast — and that means we're digging into the eerie, the uncanny, and the things that brush past you in the dark when you think you're alone.Today's tale takes us far from Earth — all the way to Mars — but don't relax just because it's “out there.” These things don't stay politely confined to the red planet. In this story, the monsters of Mars don't just haunt red dust and dead craters… they follow a man across the gulfs of space like a nightmare that refuses to stay in the dream.Settle in, dim the lights if you dare — and listen close — because once you hear them, you might never un-hear them.First published on page 34 of Super Science Fiction in October 1959, this one originally carried the byline Charles D. Hammer — and you might be thinking, who? never heard of him.You actually have heard of him… only not under that name. Charles D. Hammer was a pen name of a writer who would go on to be named a Science Fiction Grand Master.Listen to this story written by a very familiar name, The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A mutinous Spaniard slithers into the shadow-soaked hold of an English ship with powder, vengeance, and heresy on his tongue. But in the stinking dark beneath the deck, blades whisper, loyalties bend, and something far worse than steel seems to be waiting. The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVDiscord - https://discord.gg/EXrY7UHTFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous ListenerPlease participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What if that nagging voice of imposter syndrome isn't really yours, but a belief you picked up in childhood and never questioned? In this episode of the Productivity Smarts podcast, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Armida Espinoza, educator, speaker, and author of Brave Lolis's Box of Hope, to explore how early self-doubt evolves into imposter syndrome and how neuroplasticity can help us rewrite that story. Armida opens up about her journey from a shy first grader struggling to learn English to becoming a published children's author who now helps others find their voice. She shares how one classroom moment led to years of limiting beliefs and how awareness, gratitude, and daily mindset shifts helped her reclaim her confidence and purpose. Together, Gerald and Armida unpack practical ways to reprogram negative thinking, build resilience, and teach both children and adults how to challenge their inner critic. It's an inspiring reminder that it's never too late to rewire your brain, rewrite your story, and step fully into your potential. What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction to Armida Espinoza [06:49] Imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs [13:36] College, mentorship, and becoming a teacher [16:35] Productivity habits and writing process [17:15] Neuroplasticity and mindset shifts [22:21] Resilience and teaching children [24:47] Practical strategies for positive self-talk [26:09] Daily habits for neuroplasticity [27:50] Awareness tools: bracelet and cancel technique [30:13] 30-day plan to shift mindset [32:56] Book availability and achievements [34:38] Closing remarks and podcast outro Notable Quotes [15:45] "Mentoring and coaching is like being on the HOV lane. You never see somebody on the high occupancy lane by themselves. They're always with someone else." — Gerald J. Leonard [23:06] "Children are not born with resilient strategies. We have to teach them those strategies." — Armida Espinoza [29:20] "When you have a negative thought, just stop and say, cancel, cancel. And your brain goes, okay. And it raises it." — Gerald J. Leonard [33:44] "As a self-published person, first publishing book, I've managed to sell over 9000 books in two years." — Armida Espinoza Resources Armida Espinoza Website - https://www.armidaespinoza.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArmidaEspinozaAuthor/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/armiespinoza/ Book: Brave Lolis's Box of Hope/LA VALIENTE LOLIS Y SU CAJA DE ESPERANZA Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

What happens when you grow up interpreting the world for your parents while carrying grief of your own? Maria Gallucci knows that experience well. As a child of deaf adults, she learned early how isolating life could feel for her parents and how small acts of inclusion could change everything. Later, she found herself in the painful role of interpreting a doctor’s words and telling her mom she had only months to live. In this episode, Maria shares how those moments shaped her grief journey and fueled her commitment to building a more inclusive world. She talks about supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, navigating loss, raising children through grief, and carrying the lessons of her best friend’s sudden death. Her story is full of honesty, compassion, and purpose. What you’ll hear in this episode: The moment Maria had to interpret her mother’s terminal diagnosis How growing up as a CODA shaped her compassion and advocacy Why small acts of inclusion can change lives Listen and remember that your story matters too. Guest Bio Maria Gallucci is a multi-award-winning real estate agent and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Growing up as one of six hearing children raised by Deaf parents, she learned ASL before English and helped her parents buy a home at just 12 years old. This experience shaped her passion for inclusive communication and helping those who are often overlooked. For over 30 years, Maria has supported homebuyers from all walks of life, with special focus on the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and LGBTQ+ communities. She’s the founder of Uptown Realty Group, Gallucci Homes, ASL @ Compass Affinity Group, and ASL Realty, a national platform connecting Deaf & Hard of Hearing clients with signing agents. She ranks in the top 1% of agents in Colorado and top 1.5% nationwide. Maria also serves on boards for Rocky Mountain Deaf School, DOVE, and Colorado Association of the Deaf. Her motto, "just try," reflects her belief that meaningful connection starts with one small step. Her debut book, Raised in Silence, is both a love letter to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community and a guide for bridging communication gaps. Connect with Maria: Website: aslrealty.com Website: galluccihomes.com If this conversation moved you, please share it and consider supporting the show: Listen and follow: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow Support on Patreon for ad-free and early-release episodes: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Subscribe to the newsletter and join the conversation: https://thelifeshiftpodcast.beehiiv.com/

ANTIC Episode 122 - Atypical Kay In this episode of ANTIC The Atari 8-Bit Computer Podcast… we introduce a new format for the news, there's lots of archiving going on, new software and hardware for our favorite 8-bits, and we find out Kay is atypical… READY! Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kay's Book "Terrible Nerd" New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge Interview index: here ANTIC Facebook Page AHCS Eaten By a Grue Next Without For What we've been up to Via Mark Knudsen: 2" binder of "August 1987": Atari newsletter time capsule 1987-08 - https://archive.org/details/antc_Atari_newsletter_time_capsule_1987-08/ And individual newsletters - https://archive.org/details/@savetz?query=identifier%3Aantc_*1987-08 scanning Harry Stewart material: Here's his obit - https://www.mercurynews.com/obituaries/harry-stewart-san-jose-ca/ https://archive.org/details/stx_MicroTec_6500_Relocatable_Macro_Assembler_Manual https://archive.org/details/Bruce_Sherwood_Articles_about_Speech_Synthesis https://archive.org/details/Atari_Speech_Handler_Preliminary_Specification_1983-03-31 https://archive.org/details/Steve_Bristow_memo_on_Atari_810_drive_manual_1981-02-22 https://archive.org/details/atari-810-model-810-rear-board-schematic https://archive.org/details/Atari_810_disk_controller_firmware_memo_1980-12-22 https://archive.org/details/Atari_810_Disk_Drive_Peripheral_Device_Description_preliminary_release https://archive.org/details/Atari_810_Disk_Drive_Controller_Program_Report_1980-11-18 Atari Usenet groups on IA (so far, more to come): https://archive.org/details/net_micro_atari https://archive.org/details/net_micro_atari8 https://archive.org/details/net_micro_atari16 https://archive.org/details/comp_sys_atari https://archive.org/details/comp_sys_atari_announce https://archive.org/details/comp_sources_atari_st Allan and Kay continuing work to archive all APX programs. Still need: Missing (any version) manuals: Algicalc Basic Arithmetic Basic Renumber Utility (Renum) Character Set Editor Database/Report System Deep Blue C Disk Menu Dragons Quest or a twist in the tail Geography Gossip. (?) Home Loan Analysis Market Place Reversi Missing programs (some have other versions other than APX): Basic Utility for Renumbering Programs BURP Calculator Earth Science Geography (both lists) Home Loan Analysis (both lists) Instructional Computing Demonstration Market Place (both lists) Variable Changer Spreadsheet of APX archiving progress Atari poster - https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/BASIC-Programmers-Guide-from-1981-by-ChoccyHobNob/39504539.LVTDI?asc=u&c=1128814-wall-art&ref=work_collections_grid Tricky Tutorial #7 from Kevin Lund - https://www.atarimania.com/documents/Tricky-Tutorial-7-Disk-Utilities.pdf News New and Updated Games: FujiLlama: https://www.atariorbit.org/2025/09/26/fujilama-is-a-new-multiplayer-game/ https://forums.atariage.com/topic/384764-a-new-fuji-net-game-fuji-llama-coming-soon/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266083/llama New Italian text adventures for the Atari 8-bit: https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2025/10/nuevas-aventuras-de-texto-italianas.html Wild West - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385434-wild-west-text-adventure-released/ Tin Star - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385435-tin-star-text-adventure-released/ Desperados - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385436-desperados-text-adventure-released/ New & Updated Software: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/234684-atari-8-bit-software-preservation-initiative/page/113/#findComment-5735315 Atari OS ROM collection - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/201133-os-source-code-all-revisions/page/6/#findComment-5730231 Mark "atarimac" Grebe updated Atari800MacX to 6.1.0 - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385276-atari800macx-61-released/ Paulo Garcia continues his fantastic work on the FujiSan emulator (based on Atari800 emulator with emphasis on UI). - https://github.com/pedgarcia/fujisan/releases/tag/v1.0.5 Eric Carr updates the VSCode Extension for FastBASIC - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/351055-fastbasic-debugger-extension-for-vscode/ Publications Atari Insights October issue - https://ataribasics.com/newsletter-hub/ Compute's Gazette October issue - https://www.computesgazette.com ABBUC Magazine Special Mag 56 available in English (downloadable) for members - https://abbuc.de/download/abbuc-sondermagazin-56-papierbeilage-englisch/ Old School Gamer #48 - https://shop.oldschoolgamer.com/products/osg-issue-48-september-2025 New & Updated Hardware Atari 1027 printer belt by Jeri Ellsworth - https://bsky.app/profile/jeriellsworth.bsky.social/post/3m3ojeg7x6c2e New 1:1 1000dpi Replica of Atari XE Motherboard in production - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/383379-new-11-1000dpi-replica-of-atari-xe-motherboard-%E2%80%93-interest-check/page/7/ New 1:1 1000dpi Replica of Atari 600XL Motherboard – Interest Check - Piotr D. Kaczorowski - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/384709-new-11-1000dpi-replica-of-atari-600xl-motherboard-%E2%80%93-interest-check/ Contests ABBUC Software Competition: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381593-abbuc-software-contest-2025 Video of the 13 games from the contest run on real hardware (Philsan) - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381593-abbuc-software-contest-2025/page/5/#findComment-5735942 ABBUC Hardware Competition - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381594-abbuc-hardware-contest-2025/ ATASCII Compo 2025: https://atariscne.org/news/index.php/atascii-compo-2025-is-running https://logiker.com/ATASCII Other https://tedium.co/2025/10/20/computers-fcc-rf-interference-history/ Atari 8-bit calendar (from Atariteca on Facebook): Article - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17NVFQ4pA8/ Ordering - https://www.facebook.com/martin.grundy.94 Upcoming Shows 2025 Atari Party 2025 - Nov. 22, 2025 (noon to 4) - Quakertown, PA Train Station - http://atariparty.org/ 2026 Vintage Computer Festival Montreal - Jan. 24-25, 2026 - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC - https://vcfed.org/vcf-montreal/ Vintage Electronics Expo - Jan. 31, 2026 - Oakland Expo Center, Waterford, MI - https://www.thevee.org/ Vintage Computer Festival SoCal - February 14-15, 2026 - Hotel Fera Events Center, Orange, CA - vcfsocal.com Indy Classic Computer and Video Game Expo - March 20-22 - Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - https://indyclassic.org/ VCF East - April 17-19 2026 - InfoAge Science and History Museums, Wall, NJ - https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/ Midwest Gaming Classic - April 24-26 - Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI - https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ VCF Southwest - May 29-31, 2026 - Westin Dallas Ft. Worth Airport - https://www.vcfsw.org/ Retrofest 2026 - May 30-31 - Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, UK - https://retrofest.uk/ Southern Fried Gaming Expo - July 31-Aug 2, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - https://gameatl.com/ Fujiama - August 26-30 - Lengenfeld, Germany - http://atarixle.ddns.net/fuji/2026 Event page on Floppy Days Website - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSeLsg4hf5KZKtpxwUQgacCIsqeIdQeZniq3yE881wOCCYskpLVs5OO1PZLqRRF2t5fUUiaKByqQrgA/pub YouTube Videos A Brilliant Failure: The Atari 400 & 800 Story - Little Car - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcUt0GCk-YI Atari Now! October 2025 News and Home brew for all Atari systems - Steve & Jeff Fulton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhNSFx6gyg New at Archive.org Allan: https://archive.org/details/@allan52 : https://archive.org/details/math-mission-apx-ver-3 https://www.oconnormortuary.com/obituaries/david-paul-kosmal/ https://archive.org/details/wordgo-apx-ver-3 https://archive.org/details/atari-xl-product-line-fact-sheets https://archive.org/details/@archivingisimportant : I Heart Atari newsletters french - https://archive.org/details/atarinews_1 https://archive.org/details/@ted_skrecky New at GitHub https://github.com/illuminated-g/atari_asm_moon Feedback https://oldbytes.space/@fluidlogic/115248639418865349

Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at BTH Equestrians in Sloughhouse, California with guests Brittany Massey, Hilary Van Tatenhove, Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM and Hayley Johnson.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Brittany Massey is the owner and trainer at BTH Equestrians. Brittany has been training for 17 years with an emphasis on horsemanship. Brittany blends training techniques and traditional training models with new science, horse welfare, horse brain development and proper care of horses' physical and emotional centers.Guest: Hilary Van Tatenhove has owned and developed Centered Equine Therapies for seven years. She specializes in Cranio Sacral Therapy, muscular therapy and equine emotional/physical balancing. She has a hands-on, non-invasive approach to helping horses reach optimal performance and health. Guest: Dr. Kelly Miller-Jimenez, DVM is the owner of Select Equine Sports Medicine, formerly Granite Bay Equine. She is a California native who grew up competing in Hunters, Jumpers and eventing. She earned her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M University and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship at Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery in Weatherford, TX, where she gained extensive experience in sports medicine and surgery. She has a deep appreciation for both the western and English disciplines and her practice centers on performance horse care with an integrative, evidence-based approach.Guest: Hayley Johnson is a 2009 graduate of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. Specializing in sporthorses and their performance, her applications range from traditional steel shoeing to today's modern advances in farriery including glue on composites. Hayley thrives professionally while collaborating with training staff and their veterinarian teams to provide optimum care and an individualized approach in shoeing applications, no matter the competition level of the horse.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Great American Insurance Group, Virginia Horse Industry Board, Equine Affaire and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Today we're going back a few years to talk about the most British man in the world. If you asked AI to design you an English noble, Arthur Wellesley is exactly who you would get back. Which makes you want to hate him. Then he does some stuff that makes you want to hate him more. Then he does some really dope shit and you don't know what to think anymore. So join us in the confusion, and enjoy!

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, host Richard McColl interviews Dutch journalist Robert Friele about his book on the Pizarro family, exploring their significant role in Colombian history and politics. The conversation delves into the storied family's legacy, the political landscape of Colombia, and the unique characteristics of the M-19 guerrilla movement. Friele shares insights from his research, the challenges of interviewing family members, and the impact of Carlos Pizarro's assassination on Colombian society. The discussion also touches on the reception of Friele's book and the upcoming launch events in Colombia. Tune in for this and the Colombia Briefing with Emily Hart. -- Check out Colombia Calling, the longest-running English-language podcast about Colombia. Richard McColl's latest book The Mompos Project: A Tale of Love, Hotels and Madness in Colombia Richard McColl's book on Colombian history and politics Colombia at a Crossroads: a Historical and Social Biography La Casa Amarilla, Mompos Hotel San Rafael, Mompos Colombia Calling podcast Latin News podcast

Jeanette Yoffe is a psychotherapist, author, foster care survivor, and a powerhouse of healing wisdom. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey from the foster system to becoming a therapist. We unpack tools she's created—like the Anger Bag and Shamewich—to help children process big emotions like rage, shame, and grief. What we cover in this episode Her personal adoption journey & one-woman show How trauma shapes identity—and how it doesn't have to define us What the "inner courtroom" and "primal wound" really mean Why transparency is essential in helping foster youth Her new book: The Traumatized and At-Risk Youth Toolbox From creativity to clinical tools, Jeanette bridges the gap between the pain and the possibility. Related Episodes You Might Love Ep85: How Long-Term Fear Affects Your Brain https://sarahwalton.com/fear-affects/ Ep270: The Truth About Learning to Manifest with Alea Lovely https://sarahwalton.com/learn-manifestation/ Ep36: Reimagining The Role of "Mom" https://sarahwalton.com/amy/ Connect with Jeanette Yoffe Website: www.JeanetteYoffe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.yoffe YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Jeanette-icallySpeaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanetteyoffe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanetteyoffe/ Books: The Traumatized and At-Risk Youth Toolbox https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09TPZM7DY About Jeanette Yoffe Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T., earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology, specializing in adoption and foster care, from Antioch University in June of 2002. She treats children, teens, and adults with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, adoption, and /or multiple foster care placements. She has specialized for the past 20 years in the treatment of children and teens who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. She is also an adopted person, raised in foster care for 6 years. She's the Founder of Celia Center Inc., a nonprofit supporting the entire foster care and adoption community in Los Angeles, and Clinical Director of Yoffe Therapy Inc., providing mental health services to families connected by foster care and adoption. Jeanette is also an author and creator. Her books include "The Traumatized and At-Risk Youth Toolbox" (featuring over 160 interventions), plus children's books "What is Adoption?" and "What is Foster Care?" (available in English and Spanish). Her one-woman show "What's Your Name, Who's Your Daddy?" is available on Amazon and Audible. She also runs the YouTube channel "Genetically Speaking" with educational videos, animations, and the "Hand Model of the Brain" for kids. In 2006, she received the Los Angeles Foster Care Hero Award. She's appeared on OWN, TLC, and the Hope Network, and speaks regularly to adoptive parents and social workers about the psychological impacts of foster care and adoption. Free gift from Sarah Book a free 15-minute call to explore working together: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/60d4f7f6/appointment/52999780/calendar/909961?appointmentTypelds%5B%5D=52999800 Ready to shift from chasing to receiving in your business? Book your call with Sarah today and discover how The Abundance Academy can help you scale with soul, strategy, and sanity. Work with Sarah Apply for The Abundance Academy group coaching program https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/ Connect with Sarah Website: https://sarahwalton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton/ You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Then, we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.) About Sarah Walton Sarah Walton is a business coach specializing in helping women entrepreneurs overcome internal barriers to success. With a background in trauma-informed coaching and nervous system regulation, she takes a holistic approach that addresses both mindset and tactical business skills. Featured on The Today Show and speaking at women's conferences worldwide, Sarah has helped hundreds of women build profitable, sustainable businesses aligned with their values while healing the deeper blocks that keep them playing small. She's the creator of The Money Mindset Course, The Abundance Academy, and Effortless Sales, and the host of the 5-star-rated Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, becoming the go-to source for women who want to build businesses that honor both their ambition and their nervous system's need for safety.

Brett Talley and I continue our exploration of the monsters that societies breathe into existence—creatures shaped by cautionary tales, cultural trauma, and collective imagination. From Korean folklore and Greek myths of divine punishment through transformation into what the English called werewolves, to modern specters like Slenderman, we trace how these beings reflect universal truths across time and geography.These monsters don't just embody fear—they illuminate our hopes, boundaries, and moral compasses. We also examine their counterparts: figures like Sabe, honored in Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi traditions, who guide us toward honesty and light.Whether feared or revered, these beings serve as signposts—reminding us of who we are and who we strive to become. Because no matter what you fear about monsters, we discuss, there's always a lesson worth learning from them.To hear more from Brett and his co-host, Alice LaCour, check out The Prosecutors and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs podcasts.To read Brett's horror writing, check out That Which Should Not Be.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 7, 1985, five family members were shot dead in their English country manor, Whitehouse Farm. It looked like an open-and-shut case. But the New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake finds that almost nothing about this story is as it seems. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Blood Relatives.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to subscribe or link an existing subscription. Or visit newyorker.com/dark to subscribe and listen in the New Yorker app. In the Dark has merch! Buy specially designed hats, T-shirts, and totes for yourself or a loved one at store.newyorker.com.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The ALL ME® Podcast Shatterproof Mindset - Lauren Sisler October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and we're bringing you a special Bonus Episode of the ALL ME® Podcast. Join THF's Director of Marketing and Development, Amy Wagner, as she sits down with Lauren Sisler to share an inspiring conversation of resilience, awareness, and the importance of communication. Lauren Sisler is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author of Shatterproof, and keynote speaker known for her sideline shimmy. After landing her dream career with ESPN, reporting on college football and gymnastics, she began to open up about a story she once kept hidden: losing her parents to opioid addiction. Through sharing her story, she's been able to shed light on the stigma of addiction. Now, whether she's on the sidelines or on stages, her purpose lies in helping people tell (and love) their own stories, live more courageous, resilient lives, and find their own sideline shimmies. During this episode Lauren shares her journey from a gymnast to an ESPN sideline reporter, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's story, especially in the face of personal tragedy. She discusses the impact of her parents' deaths due to substance abuse and how it shaped her perspective on addiction and mental health. Lauren advocates for open communication and community support, encouraging others to find their own 'shatterproof' mindset. The conversation also touches on the pressures athletes face regarding body image and the importance of mental health awareness in sports. Takeaways · Everyone has a story worth sharing. · Falling in love with your story can empower you. · Personal tragedies can lead to greater understanding and empathy. · Communication is key in addressing substance abuse. · Mental health awareness is crucial in sports today. · We must support each other in our struggles. · Finding joy in difficult moments is essential. · Grace is important for ourselves and others. · We need to educate ourselves about addiction. · Embrace the journey and be where your feet are. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lauren Sisler and Her Journey 01:16 Falling in Love with Your Story 02:48 Childhood and Early Gymnastics 06:20 Body Image and Pressures in Gymnastics 09:58 The Shocking Loss of Lauren's Parents 10:23 Processing Grief and Understanding Addiction 19:07 The Shatterproof Mindset and Resilience 23:02 Embracing Resilience: Building from Adversity 25:40 The Power of Presence: Being Where Your Feet Are 29:38 Holistic Athlete Stories: Beyond the Game 32:57 Mental Health in Sports: Breaking the Stigma 37:09 Defining Self-Worth: Beyond Accomplishments 40:15 The Importance of Communication: Shining Light on Struggles Follow/Contact Lauren: X: @LaurenSisler Instagram: @LaurenSisler Facebook: Lauren Sisler www.LaurenSisler.com Purchase Shatterproof https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962802078?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0KHWMCRWPKVJBAE7T720&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0KHWMCRWPKVJBAE7T720&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_0KHWMCRWPKVJBAE7T720&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text: 988 Chat: 988lifeline.org You'll be able to speak with a trained crisis counselor any time of day or night. The SAMHSA Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. You can get treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. Call: 1-800-662-4357, TTY: 1-800-487-4889, Text your ZIP code to: 435748 Follow/Contact Us: X: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE www.TaylorHooton.org Email: info@taylorhooton.org Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

Susan was once asked, "If you have to choose a scripture that captures your 'worldview,' what would it be?"After a moment of thinking, she came back with Micah 6:8, a verse that has been on one of her handy scripture notecards for as long as she could remember.To finish out our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan talks about what it means to follow the steps laid out in Micah 6:8 - with some help from Brook Smith.For more information on SOZO House, click here: SOZO House - Rest. Heal. Renew.If you are interested in the hermeneutics (the in-depth interpretation) of Micah 6:8 that Brook read on this episode, we've posted it below for you!via CHATGptExcellent question! Let's take a close hermeneutical look at Micah 6:8, especially the word translated mercy or kindness.⸻ The Verse (NIV)“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercyand to walk humbly with your God.”⸻ Key Hebrew WordThe word translated “mercy” or “kindness” in this verse is חֶסֶד (ḥesed).    •    Root meaning: It doesn't translate neatly into one English word. It's a rich Hebrew concept encompassing steadfast love, covenant faithfulness, loyalty, mercy, loving-kindness, goodness.    •    Some translations use kindness (ESV, NASB), others mercy (KJV, NIV), and still others steadfast love (ESV footnote, RSV).⸻ Hermeneutical Layers    1.    Lexical Analysis    •    ḥesed implies not just a feeling of kindness but a covenant-committed love.    •    It is often used to describe God's faithful love toward Israel (e.g., Exodus 34:6–7, Psalm 136).    2.    Contextual Analysis    •    Micah contrasts outward ritual sacrifices (vv. 6–7) with the inward life God desires.    •    Instead of “buying off” God with burnt offerings, He requires His people to live out justice (mishpat), mercy (ḥesed), and humility (ṣanaʿ).    •    Here, ḥesed is about faithful, relational love toward others, reflecting God's own covenant love.    3.    Theological Analysis    •    This isn't just about doing kind deeds; it's about embodying God's steadfast mercy in relationships.    •    It emphasizes ethical living flowing from covenant identity: God has shown mercy → His people must live mercifully.⸻ SummaryIn Micah 6:8, the word “mercy/kindness” (ḥesed) is best understood as:“Faithful, covenantal love expressed through compassionate action toward others, reflecting God's own loyal love.”So it's not only “be nice” or “show pity,” but live with steadfast loyalty, mercy, and loving-kindness as a way of life.