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    Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
    How Do I Prepare for Death? This-Worldly Preparations

    Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 26:26


    Far from being unspiritual, it is our responsibility to prepare for death by setting our estate in order for our loved ones. Today, Guy Waters offers practical steps to prepare our worldly affairs prior to the end of our lives. Get Facing the Last Enemy, Guy Waters' book and video teaching series on DVD, for your donation of any amount. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to the teaching series messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4257/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the teaching series, study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Do you seek to leave a heritage of faith that will impact the kingdom of God for years to come? Request a complimentary and confidential consultation as you consider estate planning. Contact Ligonier's gift planning officer at stewardship@ligonier.org or visit https://www.ligonier.org/legacy. Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

    Beyond the Darkness
    S20 Ep104: Bigfoot Sightings: True Tales From Across America w/Michael A. Kozlowski

    Beyond the Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 71:30


    Darkness Radio presents:  Bigfoot Sightings: True Tales From Across America w/ Researcher/Author, Michael A. Kozlowski! This latest book from Michael A/ Kozlowski comes with a little bit of a supernatural twist... see, it was started by famed Paranormal Author, Jim Willis!  When Jim passed away, Mike was given the assignment of literally and metaphorically finding Jim's spirit all while searching for the elusive creature around the world as well!  Both men tell stories of encounters, sightings, and reports across cultures and continents, from Native American legends to modern-day sightings, including … The origins of the names, Bigfoot, Yeti, and Yowie, Abominable Snowman, Sasquatch, China's Yeren, Australia's Joogabinna, the Almas, and others; The hoaxes and the creation of various modern myths; DNA analysis and genetic tests; The initial discovery of Sasquatch footprints in 1811 by explorer David Thompson; Ape Canyon near Mount St. Helens in Washington state named after a 1924 report of Bigfoot sightings; The Bigfoot image in the 1967 film shot by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin in Northern California; The history of Sasquatch encounters told by Indigenous peoples; The thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings in 49 of 50 states (Hawaii being the sole exception) and Canada; And many more stories and evidence examined of the cryptid beast! On Today's Show, we talk to Mike about what it was like not just to find his voice, but Jim's as well!  We also dive deep into Sasquatch lore and talk Patterson/Gimlin, Todd Standing, If we really need a body to prove the existence of the creature, Paranormal TV and if it hurts or helps the search and more!  Check out Mike's Website:  https://mikekozlowski.com/ Get yourself a copy of "Bigfoot Sightings...": https://bit.ly/3HDAgIJ Sign up to go with Dacre Stoker and Mysterious Universe Tours to Romania here:  https://www.mysteriousadventurestours.com/darkness_radio/ Want to attend JUST Dracula's Vampire Ball at Bran Castle? Click this link to find out how: https://www.mysteriousadventurestours.com/darkness_radio/ Travel with Brian J. Cano to Ireland for Halloween for 11 days and get 100 dollars off and break it into 10 easy payments here:  https://www.mysteriousadventurestours.com/darkness_radio/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis Pre-order the two new books from Jessica Freeburg here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis  #michaelakoslowski #jimwillis #bigfootsightings  #truetalesfromacrossamerica  #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #bigfoot #sasquatch #yeti  #abominablesnowman  #paranormalinvestigation #ghosthunters  #pattersongimlinfilm #findingbigfoot  #expeditionbigfoot #toddstanding #pacificnorthwest #canada #china #woodknocks #bigfootyells #bigfootcalls #samuraispeech #bigfootcasts #sasquatchDNA  

    The BreakPoint Podcast
    The Demand for Death in Canada Grows

    The BreakPoint Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 6:44


    The very low bar of deciding your own death.  ________________ Get updates on the Truth Rising documentary at truthrising.org/colson.

    Earth Rangers
    S9 E13: The E-Files: Call of the Wild

    Earth Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:54


    Glowing eyes in the forest, scattered bones, and ghostly howls in the night – what's haunting the Northern Ontario wilderness? Earth Ranger Emma is on the case! In this eerie nighttime episode of The E-Files, Emma sets up camp in the dark woods to investigate the mysterious calls echoing through the trees. With the help of wolf expert Karl-Antoine Hogue, Emma uncovers the truth about one of Canada's most legendary predators: the grey wolf. From their powerful packs to their spine-tingling howls, these incredible animals aren't monsters at al l– they're vital players in our wild ecosystems. How do wolves communicate? What do they eat? And why are they so misunderstood? Join Emma around the campfire to solve this chilling mystery and discover the real story behind the call of the wild! ——————————— Are you a card-carrying Earth Rangers member yet? Make sure to sign up for the FREE App today to get your membership card in the mail! Get it here! https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/get-the-app/ And don't forget to use the code "EMMA" in the App to unlock 25 bonus points.——————————— Earth Rangers is a registered charity and the App is always free to use. For more information visit www.earthrangers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wake Up Warchant
    (08/28/25): Alabama injuries fuel FSU upset hopes, live show replay

    Wake Up Warchant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 69:22


    4:00 Bama Injuries8:00 Rain game, who does it benefit11:30 FSU run game, Luke Petibon leadership15:20 teams having difficulties scouting fsu?19:40 ACC media questions21:50 Norvell Presser analysis28:00 quick hit questions, Kromah plays and Tommy rushing yards29:10 Tommy vs ‘22 JT31:15 Edwin Joseph quote, team physicality35:00 Bama vs FSU injuries36:00 Bama draft prospects39:00 FSU real chance to win?40:15 what does a sizable loss mean for the rest of the season?44:00 Broad score predictions47:00 Norvell influence on offensive play calling50:30 Gus impact on new look offense52:35 FSU spread no-brainer? Corey and Aslan lifting numbers55:45 Gus trust in Tommy on third downs, how much does Bama trust Simpson56:45 what should Corey do if FSU wins?57:55 how will fsu hold up vs Bama Secondary1:02:00 turnover scenarios, leading to fsu win?Music: Thrice - Albatrossvitaminenergy.com | PROMO: warchantbogo | buy one, get one free!Go to ponchooutdoors.com/WAKEUP for $10 off your first order and free shippingNO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC. AUCUN ACHAT NÉC. Ouvert aux résidents autorisés des 50 É.-U./D.C., du Canada et du R.-U., âge de maj.+. Nul là où interdit. Débute le 01/08/25, se termine le 15/09/25. Sélection de 2 gagnants. VDA totale max. des prix : 380 000 $ US / ~516 000 $ CA / 306 800 £. Question d'habileté mathématique (Canada) req. Sujet au règlement, incluant méthode de participation gratuite et chances de gagner : http://ridgewallet.ca/rules. Organisateur : The Ridge Wallet, LLC. 

    Gut + Science
    317: How Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are Boosting Mental Health with Michelle Yates & Steve Feldman

    Gut + Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 31:04


    What if boosting your team's mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix?

    S2 Underground
    The Wire - August 27, 2025

    S2 Underground

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:32


    //The Wire//2300Z August 27, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: TWO MASS SHOOTINGS STRIKE MINNEAPOLIS. CONCERNS WITHIN TRUCKING COMMUNITY GROW AS FOCUS ON TRAFFIC INCIDENTS INCREASES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Arkansas: A truck driver was arrested after driving the wrong way across the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge yesterday, causing a large traffic disruption. Traffic was halted for some time as the driver was detained and his semi-truck removed from the roadway.Analyst Comment: This case is interesting as this was very likely an intentional act. The driver, who was driving for Raj Transport, had to be forcibly removed from the truck's cab at gunpoint by police.  There is also a bit of confusion regarding this case, as multiple individuals have been arrested under similar circumstances, with nearly the same name, over the past few weeks. Two weeks ago, another Indian driver was arrested in the same area. The driver's booking details revealed his name to be Harvinder Singh, not to be confused with the Harjinder Singh who caused the deaths of three people in Florida two weeks ago. In this case, the Arkansas Singh was highly intoxicated at the time of his arrest, with a BAC of 0.15%. So far, the wrong-way driver from yesterday has not been identified.As a brief summary, the following is a description of recent events which may be confusing due to the similarity of the names of those involved, and the circumstances of each incident:Harjinder Singh: Arrested on August 18th in California after causing the deaths of three on the Florida Turnpike.Harneet Singh: Passenger in Harjinder Singh's truck (and also his brother). Arrested on August 21st by ICE for being in the US illegally.Navjeet Singh: Arrested in Canada on August 22nd, after remaining a fugitive almost 9 months after causing a fatal crash in Manitoba.Harvinder Singh: Arrested on August 14th on I-40 near West Memphis for drunk driving.Unknown Raj Transport Driver: Arrested on August 26th after driving the wrong way on the Interstate 55 Bridge near West Memphis.Minnesota: Two mass shootings have been reported in Minneapolis over the past 24 hours. Yesterday a drive-by shooting was reported in the vicinity of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on 4th Avenue. 1x person was killed and 6x others wounded during the attack. The suspect has not been identified and remains at large.This morning, a separate mass shooting was reported at the Annunciation Church on W 54th Street. One gunman targeted the Church during the all-school morning Mass for the Catholic School co-located with the Church. Local authorities report a total of 2x children killed, and 17x others wounded during the engagement. The suspect has been identified as Robin Westman (formerly Robert Westman), who was reported deceased at the scene.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At the moment, all evidence points to this Church shooting not being a random act, but a deliberate and targeted act of terrorism. A manifesto created by the murderer was posted online shortly before the attack, which (along with other content) confirms the shooter was a mentally ill transgender man who attacked his old Church.It is usually best to wait a few days for information to settle down after a major shooting. However in this case it is important to be aware that while the crime scene was still active, gun control activists were observed demonstrating at the scene, harassing parents who were trying to pick up their children from the school after the shooting. Horrific murder scenes are already a nightmare to manage...staging areas have to be established for reuniting families, media has to be kept from contaminating the crime scene, and further security concerns must be considered as well (just in case of secondary attacks). Any time a mass shooting like this occurs, it takes great skill to (on

    Remarkable Retail
    Aim Higher, Move Faster, Act More Boldly: Get Ready for a Brand New Season of the Remarkable Retail Podcast

    Remarkable Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:45


    With the pace of disruption continuing to accelerate, with more and more power being concentrated in the hands of only a few mega-retailers, with consumer needs and wants being constantly reshaped, and with the global impact of tariffs still far from certain, how do you make sense of what to do and, most importantly, gain the confidence to aim higher, move faster and act more boldly.That's where the industry leading, award-winning Remarkable Retail Podcast comes in.I'm Steve Dennis, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. I invite you to join me and fellow retail insider Michael LeBlanc each week as we separate the signal from the noise and give you the tools and ideas to make the bold leap to remarkable.The Remarkable Retail podcast is the only retail show hosted by two of the NRF's 2025 Top Retail Voices. And in this, our eleventh season, we'll continue our award-winning formula: [pause] no BS perspectives crafted from our decades of experience on the front lines, hot takes on the week's biggest retail news, conversations with the most remarkable retail leaders, and, new this season, occasional guest co-hosts who will help us open the aperture on an industry in flux.So be sure to follow us wherever you enjoy your podcasts or on the newly expanded Remarkable Retail YouTube channel.The all new season of the Remarkable Retail podcast launches Tuesday, September 2nd. We hope you'll join us.  About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

    New Solo
    Heard it on the Podcast: Guests Share How New Solo Got Them Started, Kept Them Going

    New Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 34:46


    Checking in with returning guests Dean Blachford and Ella Sui, who started the Blachford Tax Law firm in Ottawa, Canada in 2021. Blachford is the tax lawyer and Sui is the clerk, paralegal, and more, forming a small tag team specializing in Canadian tax law.  This is a fun episode because before they hung out a shingle, Blachford and Sui listened to the entire New Solo podcast library, building an understanding of a solo practice as host Adriana Linares and her guests discussed the challenges, and solutions, new practitioners encounter. Soon after they opened, the duo joined Linares for a podcast to share what they found to be the most impactful episodes.  So, how did that work out for Blachford and Sui? Four years later, hear what they learned from New Solo and how they put it all to work their firm. Bookkeeping, accounting, systems and processes, collections, clear goals, and careful documentation are all part of the firm's success. The firm considered hiring a junior attorney but instead leaned into tech by hiring a remote assistant (in the Philippines) and a human resources consultant. And (of course) this wouldn't be a New Solo podcast with a whole bunch of cutting edge legal tech solutions. Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com     Topics: Guests Dean Blachford and Ella Sui started their New Solo practice by listening to the catalog of New Solo episodes. Four years later, hear how that worked out and how they learned to incorporate processes, procedures, remote help, and the latest tech. In a small firm, it's important colleagues' workloads. People may not always tell you when they are overloaded. Know when it's time to bring on help, whether in person, with a remote assistant, or through better technical tools and programs. Don't wait to document and establish clear processes, and stress those to new assistants. The things you put off early never get done. Document and follow your processes in the moment, don't procrastinate. Mentioned in This Episode: New Solo podcast, prior episode, “Marco Brown's Eight Commandments for Getting Paid” New Solo podcast, prior episode “Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets” Loom Zoom Clips Clio Introducing ChatGPT Adobe HubSpot SharePoint LastPass RingCentral Tactiq Calendly ABA Techshow 2026 Clio Cloud Conference 2025

    Rebel News +
    EZRA LEVANT | Immigration without integration is remaking the West — and women are paying the price

    Rebel News +

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 33:57


    The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

    Rebel News +
    SHEILA GUNN REID | The Left tried to cancel Sean Feucht's Saskatoon concert — but Saskatchewan showed up anyway

    Rebel News +

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 59:12


    The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

    Reading With Your Kids Podcast
    Wild Cats, Tapirs & Tunes

    Reading With Your Kids Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 56:48


    Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit www.zivo.life and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit www.BigForkBrands.com and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit www.CozyEarth.com and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this episode of “Reading with Your Kids,” we dive into the world of STEM picture books and musical adventures for children! The show kicks off with author Ashley Moseley and conservationist Dr. Michael Windelspecht, who chat about their collaborative books, “Nacho House Cat” and “Why Did the Tapir Cross the Street?” Ashley shares how her passion for working with kids and animal conservation inspired her stories, while Michael brings in his expertise from years of leading educational trips to Belize. Together, they explain how their books use fun stories and beautiful hand-painted illustrations to teach kids about jaguars, tapirs, and the importance of wildlife conservation—without overwhelming them with heavy science. There's even a fun classroom activity where kids draw jaguar spot patterns! Next up, we meet Steve Giddings from Prince Edward Island, Canada, who introduces his new children's book, “Mikey's New Friends.” Steve, a music educator and multi-instrumentalist, tells us about Mikey the microphone and his journey to find his place in a band. The story explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and embracing new experiences—plus, it's packed with musical fun! Steve shares how his own love of music and teaching inspired the series, and how he hopes it encourages kids to find their own creative paths, whether in traditional bands or rock groups. He also touches on the role of AI in music and writing, seeing it as a helpful tool when used ethically. The episode wraps up with a peek into life on Prince Edward Island, famous for Anne of Green Gables, stunning beaches, and a tight-knit community. Both segments highlight the joy of learning, creativity, and the power of stories to connect kids with the world around them. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

    New Books Network
    Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 58:04


    Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college football players, anthropologist Dr. Tracie Canada reveals the ways young athletes strategically resist the exploitative systems that structure their everyday lives.Tackling the Everyday shows how college football particularly harms the young Black men who are overrepresented on gridirons across the country. Although coaches and universities constantly invoke the misleading "football family" narrative, this book describes how a brotherhood among Black players operates alongside their caring mothers, who support them on and off the field. With a Black feminist approach—one that highlights often-overlooked voices—Dr. Canada exposes how race, gender, kinship, and care shape the lives of the young athletes who shoulder America's favorite game. Our guest is: Dr. Tracie Canada, who is a socio-cultural anthropologist whose ethnographic research uses sport to theorize race, kinship and care, gender, and the performing body. She is the Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology & Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at Duke University. She is the founder and director of the HEARTS Lab, and is affiliated with the Duke Sports and Race Project. Her work has been featured in public venues and outlets such as the Museum of Modern Art, The Guardian, and Scientific American. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator of the Academic Life podcast. She works as a dissertation and grad student coach, and as a developmental editor for scholars in the humanities and social sciences. She also writes the Academic Life newsletter, found at christinagessler.substack.com. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: Shoutin In The Fire College Baseball in the Off-Season How We Talk About Gender History of College Radio Leading from the Margins Black and Queer On Campus Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    An Ounce
    The Ghost Train That Destroyed a Town | Lac Mégantic Disaster Case Study

    An Ounce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 10:21


     In 2013, a runaway train with no crew, no lights, and 72 tank cars of crude oil tore into Lac Mégantic, Quebec — triggering Canada's deadliest modern rail disaster.At 1:14 a.m. on July 6th, 2013, a silent, unmanned train derailed on a curve in Lac Mégantic. The resulting firestorm — fueled by six million liters of volatile Bakken crude — leveled the downtown, claimed 47 lives, and left a permanent scar on the town and rail safety history.In this An Ounce disaster case study, we break down the chain of mechanical failures, human decisions, and systemic weaknesses that led to the catastrophe — and the lessons still unlearned.If you think the systems we rely on are fail safe, this story might change your mind.Watch more stories like this on An Ounce:[Insert URL to related episode — recommend Halifax Explosion once both are in the same playlist]If you value clear, honest storytelling about real disasters and the lessons they leave behind, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who thinks “it can't happen here.”#AnOunce #LacMegantic #TrainDisaster #DisasterCaseStudy #RailSafety #CanadaHistory________________________________________Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 – The Ghost Train00:51 – Set-Up02:01 – The Spark03:56 – The Ghost Train Rolls in05:39 – The Response06:40 – Outcomes: The Cost07:16 – Outcomes: Lessons Learned08:02 – What We Missed?09:10 – An Ounce09:40 – Firefighting Chaos________________________________________Authoritative References with URLs1. Transportation Safety Board of Canada – Full Official ReportPrimary investigation report with findings, causes, and timeline.

    Chatter that Matters
    Dan Monaghan - Trailblazer Extraordinaire

    Chatter that Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 39:22 Transcription Available


    I encourage you to listen to Dan Monaghan, who is a trailblazer, an entrepreneur extraordinaire and whose energy is contagious.  His approach to life, his appetite for life, is something we can all draw from.  Dan shares his journey from humble beginnings in Canada to building global ventures, including the pioneering digital agency network WSI. We explore Dan's innovative approach to franchising, the disruptive impact of AI, and the vital role of curiosity and continuous learning in navigating rapid change.  Dan is also a sought-after speaker worldwide. Words of wisdom for individuals, businesses, and, I would argue, Canada, combined with a great storyteller who embodies positivity and possibility, await.    And my special thanks to RBC for supporting small business owners and Chatter That Matters. https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/index.html

    MN for the Win
    Not Everybody Has a Prime (Blue Jays Series Recap, 8/25-8/27)

    MN for the Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 34:38


    Send us a textThe Minnesota Twins travel across the border into Canada and come away with one game in a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, one of the top teams in the American League. The results leave David wanting more, especially because the Blue Jays seemed willing to give away Game 3. Dan is a bit more optimistic and saw plenty of good signs from the team's younger players, albeit there were also plenty of miscues. David thinks that Kody Clemens needs to give Matt Wallner some bat flip tips, and Dan thinks that Mickey Gasper has a little Willians Astudillo about him. The guys also preview the MLB 2026 schedule, which was released this week. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment aDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/ Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

    The Big Story
    What's different about the Canada/U.S. trade talks this time around?

    The Big Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 13:42


    Here we go again.Trade talks between Canada and the US are back on following a lengthy pause between the two sides. Our Canada-US Trade Minister flew down to Washington this week to resume negotiations. Canada dropped many retaliatory tariffs in order to get everyone back to the bargaining table.So what now, and will Canada be able to achieve what other countries can't on sectoral tariffs?Host Cormac Mac Sweeney dives deeper into the latest round of trade talks with lawyer William Pellerin of McMillan LLP. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

    Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
    How Do I Prepare for Death? Spiritual Preparations

    Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:26


    Each one of us will die if the Lord should tarry. But we must not wait until the end of this life to ready ourselves—preparation begins now. Today, Guy Waters provides five ways to prepare ourselves spiritually for death. Get Facing the Last Enemy, Guy Waters' book and video teaching series on DVD, for your donation of any amount. You'll also receive lifetime digital access to the teaching series messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4257/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the teaching series, study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

    The Majority Report with Sam Seder
    3569 - America Tips Into Fascism; Canada's Largest Union Flexes w/ Garrett Graff & Mark Hancock

    The Majority Report with Sam Seder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 72:03


    It's hump day on the Majority Report On today's show: Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif posts on his social media a plea for Israelis to use every democratic avenue to end this holocaust of Palestinians. The New Yorker's Isaac Chotiner interviews the former ambassador to Israel under the Biden administration about their policy in Gaza. Palestinian women stand their ground when confronted by Israeli teenaged colonizers. Historian, author and publisher of the Doomsday Scenario newsletter Garrett Graff joins the show to discuss his newest piece, America Tips Into Fascism. President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Mark Hancock joins us to talk about leading a successful Air Canada flight attendant strike. In the Fun Half: We are joined by comedian and host of The Bitchuation Room Francesca Fiorentini. If you are in the Houston area Francesca will be co-headlining a stand-up comedy show with comedian and host of the Bad Hasbara Podcast Matt Lieb at The Punchline on Thursday, August 28. Also check out her new long form video on RFK, Jr. On the Breakfast Club, Charlamagne tha God calls Hakeem Jeffries 'AIPAC' Shakur showing how mainstream the concept of accepting Israeli Lobby money is a sign on corruption has become. Rep Josh Breechen (R-OK) holds a town hall in Pryor, Oklahoma to warn the locals of a threat of incoming Sharia Law and the Muslim Brotherhood trying to restart the Ottoman Empire in America while people just wanted to hear about grocery prices. Benjamin Netanyahu guests on Patrick Bet-David's PBD Podcast to launder his genocide. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: EXPRESS VPN: Get up to 4 extra months free. Expressvpn.com/Majority ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and buy any three 4-packs, and you'll get a fourth one for free. Just add four 4-packs to your cart and use the code LABORDAY25 at checkout Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com

    All Home Care Matters
    Andrew Karesa CEO & Founder of blueBell Village

    All Home Care Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 69:34


          All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton (@lanceaslatton) were honored to welcome Andrew Karesa CEO and Founder of @bluebellvillage as guest to the show.     About Andrew Karesa:   Andrew Karesa is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and a proud husband and father of two young sons.   After witnessing how his family coped to support his grandmother with her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Andrew realized he needed to take action. This inspired the creation of blueBell Village, aimed at Restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™. With blueBell, Andrew has seen lives transformed for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and he is passionate about fostering a world where care is tailored to each individual's needs.   Additionally, he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Calgary, where his research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation. Andrew also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta. Before founding blueBell Village, he worked as a practicing engineer in the energy sector.     About blueBell Village:   blueBell Village is a health innovation company rooted in Indigenous values, dedicated to transforming the dementia care experience for families and caregivers. Founded in Canada, blueBell Village focuses on bridging clinical best practices with cultural and community-based knowledge to improve quality of life for people living with dementia—particularly in underserved and Indigenous communities.   Its flagship tool, blueBell Connect, is a digital support platform that helps care teams deliver personalized, culturally appropriate, and clinically grounded care. Unlike traditional caregiver tools, Connect doesn't just share information—it guides action. It enables caregivers to coordinate with one another, share updates in real time, and receive recommendations that are tailored to the specific needs, routines, and cultural contexts of the individual they support. With a focus on inclusion, personalization, and dignity, blueBell Village is building tools that meet people where they are—and helping communities take care of their own.        

    FLF, LLC
    Christianity & the State: The Politics of Civil War [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]

    FLF, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 63:32


    In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright discuss the politics of civil war while attending the Ezra Family Camp in Ontario, Canada. They reflect on the social and political conditions in various Western nations, particularly the UK and Canada, which suggest a growing potential for civil unrest. They delve into markers of civil war, including polar factionalism, downgrading of dominant cultural groups, and loss of faith in political institutions. The episode also touches on historical and biblical insights into the generation of such conflicts, highlighting the religious and cultural decay contributing to current crises. They conclude by questioning how Christians should respond to these turbulent times and foreshadow further discussions on practical responses to potential civil conflicts.Episode Resources: Are We Headed for Civil War? - David Betz | Triggernometry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h49O0AGxx0; NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind; Get your copy of the NEW, updated, and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING EVENTS:Family Camps:Canada | August 23-30, 2025: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-canada/;Minnesota | August 24-27, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ezra-institute-family-camp-august-24-27-tickets-1203965305639?aff=oddtdtcreator; Ezra Conferences: Ezra Conference WEST | September 26–27, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/ezraconference2025west/607143;Fall Bible Conference: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/fall-bible-conference2025/593863/details; Ezra Conference EAST | November 01, 2025: More Information Coming Soon... For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885;Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

    Red Eye Radio
    08-27-25 Part Two - Hollywood Flees North

    Red Eye Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 38:01


    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a report on Hollywood's elite cowardly fleeing north to Canada in protest of the election of Donald Trump and the Trump administration's policies that simply don't sit well with their WOKE agenda. Also MAGA's dillution of the President's decision to allow 600,000 Chinese student visas to attend college in America. This on the same day that Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs legislation to halt foreign entities into Texas with China at the top of the list, audio from Steve Bannon and his protege' opposing the President's decision and dust in the wind! For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    KERA's Think
    5% of Canadians now choose euthanasia

    KERA's Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 46:34


    One in 20 deaths in Canada are the result of Medical Assistance in Dying, the country's legalized euthanasia. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why the MAID law has made medically assisted death more common than Alzheimer's and diabetes deaths combined, why that's taken advocates by surprise, and why patients say they prefer to die in this manner. Her article is “Canada Is Killing Itself.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    Laughing On The Sidelines
    The Back Off Challenge & Fictional Baseball Players

    Laughing On The Sidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 110:21


    On this week's episode, a golf back-off challenge happened and Scotty likes North Korea? Cracker Barrel changes their logo, and then changes it back. Is it overrated or underrated to pay a large fine in cents, and whose names are we changing because of their looks? What percentage of the world's population are idiots, and what is your favorite thing about Canada? Who are your favorite fictional baseball players, and could you die by an avalanche porn? Enjoy an episode from the OGIII, and keep on laughing!

    Commander Cookout Podcast
    Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 505 - Infinite Guideline Station - CCO Crapshoot Part 1

    Commander Cookout Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 73:36 Transcription Available


    Special Patreon guest 1 of 4 joins us for a special mini-series of Commander Cookout community crapshooting! Today, Jared 'Sink Guy' talks about a deck he's been crafting for a while now. Come hear all about it and help us kick off the celebration of CCO.  Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Ryan's solo podcast, Commander ad Populum:https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populumInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com.Now, Hit our Theme Song!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
    Why PEI cares more than any other province about voting

    Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 54:08


    PEI has the highest voter turnout of any other province in Canada. Voting is fundamental to this community. Residents see firsthand how their vote matters — several elections were decided by 25 votes or less. In this small province, people have a personal and intimate connection with politicians. MLAs know voters on an individual basis and they feel a duty to their job.In our series, IDEAS for a Better Canada (produced in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy), Nahlah Ayed visits the birthplace of Confederation to hear how Prince Edward Islanders sustain the strong democracy they built. *This series originally aired the week of April 21st, 2025.

    Insight for Living Canada Daily Broadcast
    Judgment for the Judgmental, Part 2

    Insight for Living Canada Daily Broadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


    Romans 2:1-16 / August 26-27, 2025 Romans 2 focuses on the righteous judgment of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches that God alone knows the hearts of all people. He is the righteous judge, not us. From the Series: Romans: The Christian's Constitution read more

    The Tara Show
    A "Mental Health" Exemption to be Normal

    The Tara Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:21


    This content focuses on a controversial school policy in California that requires high school girls to declare themselves "mentally ill" in order to receive an exemption from changing clothes in the same room as biological boys. The speaker argues this policy is a form of social and psychological coercion, designed to penalize people who hold traditional views and to create a permanent record that could jeopardize their future careers, such as in the military or law enforcement. The speaker ties this policy to a broader narrative of what he calls "the left" losing the culture war but seeking to exact a heavy price for dissent. He uses other examples, including an incident in Loudoun County, Virginia, where a Muslim student's religious objection to a school's transgender policy was respected while others' were not, and an event in Canada where pro-Palestinian activists reportedly shut down a gay pride demonstration. He frames these conflicts as proof that the left's coalition of "protected" groups is fracturing, and that a new form of public backlash, amplified by social media, is forcing these issues into the light.

    The Tara Show
    H2: The Culture War Heats Up: A Cracker Barrel Victory and the Fight for Free Speech

    The Tara Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 31:32


    The transcript details a series of perceived "wins" in the culture war, with a focus on the Cracker Barrel logo controversy. The speaker argues that the company's quick reversal of its rebrand was a victory for "normals" over "woke" groups and investment firms. This win is attributed to the power of social media and a return of free speech, which the speaker claims was previously suppressed by the FBI. The conversation also touches on other culture war issues, including a school district's policy requiring girls to declare a "mental health exemption" to avoid changing in front of boys and a conflict between two protected groups in Canada.

    Rebel News +
    EZRA LEVANT | Carney's non-answer on energy exports reveals everything Canadians need to know

    Rebel News +

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 47:38


    The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

    q: The Podcast from CBC Radio
    Some might call artist Shirley Moorhouse a late bloomer

    q: The Podcast from CBC Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 21:39


    Shirley Moorhouse was 65 when she decided to pursue a Master of Fine Arts. Though she's been creating art for more than three decades, now, at age 69, she's finally having her moment. This year, the Labrador-based Inuk artist is on the longlist for the prestigious Sobey Art Award, a major solo exhibit of her work is currently on display in St. John's, and one of her wall hangings will be shown at the National Gallery of Canada come October. Shirley speaks with guest host Gill Deacon about how her grandmother set her on course to become an observer and a creator when she was just a newborn, the technique behind her wall hangings, and how it feels to be in the prime of her creative life.

    Beyond Clean Podcast
    Beyond Clean Canada: Better by Design: Ergonomics, Innovation, & the Future of MDR

    Beyond Clean Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 31:15


    What if your department's sinks were built with you—and your workflows—in mind? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by Doug Brown from Torvan Medical to explore how smarter design is solving everyday pain points in decontam workspaces. From beveled-edge sinks that help reduce wrist, shoulder, and back fatigue to the latest in automated scope cleaning technology, Doug shares how direct feedback from frontline technicians is shaping the future of MDR equipment. We also dig into the innovation behind next-gen scope storage—and what it could mean for extending scope shelf life and readiness. Tune in, #CanadianCleanFreaks—this one's all about comfort, creativity, and building better spaces for the teams who make it all happen. A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 2 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you're always in the loop for every episode! #BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #Ergonomics #Decontam #SPDEquipment #Sinks

    Career Competitor
    Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won't Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett

    Career Competitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 57:52


    About the Guest: Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), an organization that has supported over 10,000 young professionals in launching their careers. He is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a book that equips people of all ages to embrace change and uncertainty as a superpower instead of fearing it. Scott's work has raised more than $80 million to empower Canada's future leaders, and he's passionate about helping people strengthen their "risk-taking muscles" to thrive in today's rapidly evolving world.Episode Summary: In this episode of Growth Ready, Steve Mellor sits down with Scott Stirrett to explore how uncertainty, often seen as a roadblock, can become our greatest advantage. From the six core pillars of thriving in uncertain times (including self-compassion, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset) to building risk-taking muscles and investing in community, Scott shares actionable wisdom from his book The Uncertainty Advantage.Whether you're an early-career professional or decades into your journey, this conversation will help you shift your mindset, embrace risk as growth, and strengthen your ability to thrive in times of change.Takeaways:Why uncertainty is baked into our DNAThe six pillars of The Uncertainty AdvantageBuilding risk-taking muscles through small daily actionsHow adaptability and generalist skills future-proof your careerThe power of community in navigating uncertaintySuccess stories from Venture for Canada alumniThe myth of “one big risk” vs. thousands of small betsHow reflection and feedback accelerate growthLinks & Resources MentionedScott's Book: The Uncertainty Advantage (Amazon)Scott's Website: https://www.scottstirrett.com/Send us a textSupport the showSign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor

    Stereo Embers: The Podcast
    Stereo Embers The Podcast: Ron Sexsmith

    Stereo Embers: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 83:40


    "Hangover Terrace" The Ontario-born Ron Sexsmith is one of the great musical treasures on this weird and troubled planet. And we need him now more than ever. Over the course of his decorated career, the three-time Juno award-winning singer/songwriter has put out close to twenty winning albums and here's a quick note about that--his discography is perfect with not even a trace of a dip of quality. In fact, every album seems to top the last one, which is saying a lot because every album is absolutely brilliant. If this sounds like hyperbole, it's not. From his self-titled album to Cobblestone Runway to Retriever to Blue Boy to Carousel One to his brand new record Hangover Terrace, which is one of the greatest album titles ever, by the way, Ron Sexsmith always delivers the goods. It's hard to think of a musician who sings with such elegant precision and poetic finesse. Like Sinatra or Costello, his phrasing is unique and distinct--all it takes is a syllable of a song and you know instantly know it's him. He's toured with John Hiatt, Squeeze, Coldplay and Nick Lowe and his songs have been covered by folks like Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Emmy Lou Harris, Feist, Michael Buble, and Stevie Nicks. His 2017 novel Deer Life, A Fairy Tale is just wonderful and this year he made his theatrical composer debut with the internationally renowned Stratford Festival production of ‘As You Like It' in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. But back to Hangover Terrace. A moving and deeply stirring 14-track song cycle, Hangover Terrace is filled with dark whimsy, wistful ballads and mid-tempo magic. Sexsmith's fluid and free flowing voice is untouched by time, his delivery as free flowing and and as a result this is an album of emotional exactitude and pure indie soul. And this conversation is a real joy. www.ronsexmith.com (http://www.ronsexmith.com) www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) https://podcast.feedspot.com/california_music_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/california_art_podcasts/ IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

    FreightCasts
    Morning Minute | August 27, 2025

    FreightCasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 2:47


    U.S. businesses are increasingly claiming USMCA exemptions as rising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods push import costs higher. This has led to a sharp increase in USMCA compliance for goods from Canada, reaching 81% in June, and from Mexico, now at 77%. Massachusetts state troopers sentenced after involvement in a CDL fraud scheme. Calvin Butner received three months in jail and Perry Mendes one month, both for falsifying CDL test scores and giving passing grades to unqualified applicants. Three other individuals involved in the scheme are still awaiting their sentencing. Canada Post has also made headlines, reporting its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in the second quarter due to a significant drop in parcel volumes. This decline, which has been steady since December, resulted from a prolonged contract dispute with mail carriers that pushed shippers to private carriers. Overall revenue for Canada Post was down 7.3%, with a 36.7% decrease in parcel revenue. Finally, be sure to tune into FreightWaves TV for WHAT THE TRUCK?!? today at noon, or catch a replay this evening on SiriusXM channel 146. You can also get tickets for upcoming events like the Crossborder Fleet Summit and the Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

    Matthew 18:2-4Kids get enjoyment from the simple things in life. It's when we start taking life too seriously we become not so easy to live with. Why not try thinking like children?

    CANADALAND
    The Return of Pierre

    CANADALAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 29:58


    Pierre Poilievre won his byelection and will be returning to Parliament in September. He's raring to go, and probably drafting a whole bunch of new catchphrases and slogans. He's back and ready to try and convince conservatives he's the right man for the job.But, in the media, the picture being painted is a little less clear. One poll shows the party being neck and neck with the Liberals. Another shows a huge disparity. How do we make sense of all of this?Harrison Lowman joins Jesse to break it down.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), tom sayers (Audio Editor), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison LowmanFurther reading: Poilievre's Prospects: CPC voters back him; those who could've put him over the top are far less supportive - Angus ReidFor both Carney and Poilievre, success has nothing to do with their strengths and everything to do with their weaknesses - The Toronto StarPierre Poilievre attempts to recapture the narrative... | This Hour Has 22 MinutesAlex Jones' Infowars will go up for sale yet again, judge rules | CNN BusinessB.C. nurse Amy Hamm gets suspension, fines for comments about transgender people - CTVNewsSponsors:oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Contra Radio Network
    The Kershner Files | Ep92: Canadian and Australian Lunacy, DIY Neosporin, Depression Era Water Pie

    Contra Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 55:27


    In Episode 92 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and conferences & convention information. Prior to that, he discusses some noteworthy topics in the preparedness vein dealing with Canada, Australia, and Chicago. Dave then discusses two recipe articles for Civil War Neosporin, and a depression era $1 water pie. Articles/topics discussed: Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave's Etsy Shop for fun clothing options Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website Conferences and Conventions - from the davidjkershner.com website DIY Civil War Neosporin Recipe by Caleb Cartwright from Ask a Prepper Grandma's $1 Desperation Pie by Tara Dodrill from Self-Sufficient Projects Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

    CBC News: World Report
    Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

    CBC News: World Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:08


    Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses Canadian troops in Latvia after extending Operation REASSURANCE to stand up to Russian aggression in Europe. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says the prime minister is moving too slowly on projects like an expanded port in Churchill, MB. US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariff on India kicks in this morning. Denmark is summoning America's top diplomat. At least 34 people are dead as monsoon rains continue to fall on parts of India and Pakistan. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says the war in Gaza will be settled before the end of the year. Peter Chapman First Nation in Saskatchewan hoping to get official recognition as Canada's newest First Nation. Minneapolis Police on scene of school shooting; at least 3 dead.

    The Decibel
    How kids are getting hooked on gambling through online games

    The Decibel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 23:18


    Problem gambling is a real issue in Canada – where reporting shows young people having even higher rates than adults. The increasing monetization of games, especially online, often uses similar mechanics to gambling, despite it being illegal for youth to gamble in Canada. And some experts say these apps and games are reinforcing feelings of risk and reward.Dr. Loredana Marchica is a pediatric psychologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital and at Pathways Psychology Clinic. Her research focuses on gambling among young people. She'll tell us how the line between gaming and gambling is becoming blurred – and how to tell it's become a problem.This episode originally aired May 5, 2025.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

    Shaun Newman Podcast
    #902 - Ben Trudeau

    Shaun Newman Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 123:40


    Ben Trudeau is a Canadian entrepreneur and energy sector innovator from a Montreal-based entrepreneurial family, with significant ties to Alberta's energy industry. He moved to Alberta in 2008 where he co-founded Alberta Free Energy Corp. (ABFE) which specializes in advancing alternative energy production and geothermal engineering. He has authored a paper titled “Albertans, let's put Canada First” which lays out a brief history of Canada and how Quebec has used the current system to better their province. He argues Alberta should follow in Quebec's footsteps and pull back the purse strings that the province has given to the federal government. To watch the Full Cornerstone Forum: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comExpat Money SummitWebsite: ExpatMoneySummit.com

    CORE Knowledge
    Cascade Institute | Peter Massie on CORE Knowledge Podcast

    CORE Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 47:02


    The role that research centers play in any energy ecosystem are extremely vital. We have seen this play out in the Oil and Gas space, mining, environmental, and so on. Well, Geothermal is no different. The Cascade Institute is on a mission to unlock ultra-deep geothermal resources within Canada specifically with the hopes that it spurs traction globally. From funding models, policy support, to in field test sites where technology can be de-risked unlocking critical investment dollars, these institutes are a key piece to the energy ecosystem. This episode features Peter Massie, the Director of the Geothermal office at the Cascade Institute and we touch on many of these topics and more, so come have a listen. Cascade Institute https://www.linkedin.com/company/cascade-institute/posts/?feedView=allPeter Massiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-massie/Peter's Book Recommendation How Solar Energy Became Cheap by Greg NenetHow Solar Energy Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation: Nemet, Gregory F.: 9780367136598: Amazon.com: BooksCORE Knowledgehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestarihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

    AskAlli: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast
    Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries With Dale L. Roberts and Sylvia Hubbard

    AskAlli: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 32:45


    Libraries offer more than just shelf space—they can be a consistent source of income and visibility for indie authors. In this episode, Dale L. Roberts talks with award-winning author and publishing strategist Sylvia Hubbard about how to build strong relationships with libraries. Sylvia shares how she pitches events, lands paid speaking gigs, and gets her books into circulation, all while supporting her local literary community. It's a practical, eye-opening look at a frequently overlooked avenue for author success. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Host Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and video content creator. Dale's inherent passion for life fuels his self-publishing advocacy both in print and online. After publishing over 50 titles and becoming an international bestselling author on Amazon, Dale started his YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with Dale. Selected by Feedspot and LA Weekly as one of the best sources in self-publishing of 2022, Dale cemented his position as the indie-author community's go-to authority. You can find Dale on his website or YouTube. About the Guest Sylvia Hubbard is an award-winning author, speaker, and literary advocate who has independently published more than fifty-five high-suspense romance books. As founder of the Motown Writers Network and CEO of HubBooks Literary Services, she has spent more than two decades empowering writers through education, community, and creative innovation. Known as the “Cliffhanger Queen,” Sylvia speaks across the United States and Canada on writing, publishing, and marketing, all while blogging prolifically and uplifting the literary scene in her hometown of Detroit.

    RealAgriculture's Podcasts
    RealAg Radio: Why inputs are high, Canada's infrastructure in trouble, & crop profits, Aug 27, 2025

    RealAgriculture's Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 67:16


    Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On this edition of RealAg Radio, Haney is joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the fertilizer markets and why input prices remain high; Darcy Pawlik of the Wheat Growers Association on trade infrastructure in Canada; and, John Newton of Terrain Ag on policy decisions impacting... Read More

    RealAgriculture's Podcasts
    Move boldly on seed regulatory changes, says CSGA

    RealAgriculture's Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 12:13


    A years-long effort to overhaul Canada’s seed regulatory framework is entering a critical phase, with a newly released pre-consultation report from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) drawing both praise and some pushback from industry leaders. Doug Miller, executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA), says the process of seed regulatory modernization (SRM)... Read More

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    Stuff That Interests Me
    The Useless Metal That Rules the World

    Stuff That Interests Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:57


    The Secret History of Gold comes out this week. Here for your viewing pleasure is a fim about gold based on the first chapter.“Gold will be slave or master”HoraceIn 2021, a metal detectorist with the eyebrow-raising name of Ole Ginnerup Schytz dug up a hoard of Viking gold in a field in Denmark. The gold was just as it was when it was buried 1,500 years before, if a little dirtier. The same goes for the jewellery unearthed at the Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria in 1972. The beads, bracelets, rings and necklaces are as good as when they were buried 6,700 years ago.In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a golden tooth bridge — a gold wire used to bind teeth and dental implants — made over 4,000 years ago. It could go in your mouth today.No other substance is as long-lasting as gold — not diamonds, not tungsten carbide, not boron nitride. Gold does not corrode; it does not tarnish or decay; it does not break down over time. This sets it apart from every other substance. Iron rusts, wood rots, silver tarnishes. Gold never changes. Left alone, it stays itself. And it never loses its shine — how about that?Despite its permanence, you can shape this enormously ductile metal into pretty much anything. An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long or plate a copper wire 1,000 miles long. It can be beaten into a leaf just one atom thick. Yet there is one thing you cannot do and that is destroy it. Life may be temporary, but gold is permanent. It really is forever.This means that all the gold that has ever been mined, estimated to be 216,000 tonnes, still exists somewhere. Put together it would fit into a cube with 22-metre sides. Visualise a square building seven storeys high — and that would be all the gold ever.With some effort, you can dissolve gold in certain chemical solutions, alloy it with other metals, or even vaporise it. But the gold will always be there. It is theoretically possible to destroy gold through nuclear reactions and other such extreme methods, but in practical terms, gold is indestructible. It is the closest thing we have on earth to immortality.Perhaps that is why almost every ancient culture we know of associated gold with the eternal. The Egyptians believed the flesh of gods was made of gold, and that it gave you safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek myth, the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which Hercules was sent to retrieve, conferred immortality on whoever ate them. The South Americans saw gold as the link between humanity and the cosmos. They were not far wrong.Gold was present in the dust that formed the solar system. It sits in the earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago. That little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. To touch gold is as close as you will ever come to touching eternity.And yet the world's most famous investor is not impressed.‘It gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or some place,' said Warren Buffett. ‘Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.'He's right. Gold does nothing. It does not even pay a yield. It just sits there inert. We use other metals to construct things, cut things or conduct things, but gold's industrial uses are minimal. It is a good conductor of electricity, but copper and silver are better and cheaper. It has some use in dentistry, medical applications and nanotechnology. It is finding more and more use in outer space — back whence it came — where it is used to coat spacecraft, astronauts' visors and heat shields. But, in the grand scheme of things, these uses are paltry.Gold's only purpose is to store and display prosperity. It is dense and tangible wealth: pure money.Though you may not realise it, we still use gold as money today. Not so much as a medium to exchange value but store it.In 1970, about 27 per cent of all the gold in the world was in the form of gold coinage and central bank or government reserves. Today, even with the gold standard long since dead, the percentage is about the same.The most powerful nation on earth, the United States, keeps 70 per cent of its foreign exchange holdings in gold. Its great rival, China, is both the world's largest producer and the world's largest importer. It has built up reserves that, as we shall discover, are likely as great as the USA's. If you buying gold or silver coins to protect yourself in these “interesting times” - and I urge you to - as always I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.Ordinary people and institutions the world over use gold to store wealth. Across myriad cultures gold is gifted at landmark life events — births and weddings — because of its intrinsic value.In fact, gold's purchasing power has increased over the millennia, as human beings have grown more productive. The same ounce of gold said by economic historians to have bought King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon 350 loaves of bread could buy you more than 1,000 loaves today. The same gold dinar (roughly 1/7 oz) that, in the time of the Koran in the seventh century, bought you a lamb would buy you three lambs today. Those same four or five aurei (1 oz) which bought you a fine linen tunic in ancient Rome would buy you considerably more clothing today.In 1972, 0.07 ounces of gold would buy you a barrel of oil. Here we are in 2024 and a barrel of oil costs 0.02 ounces of gold — it's significantly cheaper than it was fifty years ago.House prices, too, if you measure them in gold, have stayed constant. It is only when they are measured in fiat currency that they have appreciated so relentlessly (and destructively).In other words, an ounce of gold buys you as much, and sometimes more, food, clothing, energy and shelter as it did ten years ago, a hundred years ago or even thousands of years ago. As gold lasts, so does its purchasing power. You cannot say the same about modern national currencies.Rare and expensive to mine, the supply of gold is constrained. This is in stark contrast to modern money — electronic, debt-based fiat money to give it its full name — the supply of which multiplies every year as governments spend and borrowing balloons.As if by Natural Law, gold supply has increased at the same rate as the global population — roughly 2 per cent per annum. The population of the world has slightly more than doubled since 1850. So has gold supply. The correlation has held for centuries, except for one fifty-year period during the gold rushes of the late nineteenth century, when gold supply per capita increased.Gold has the added attraction of being beautiful. It shines and glistens and sparkles. It captivates and allures. The word ‘gold' derives from the Sanskrit ‘jval', meaning ‘to shine'. That's why we use it as jewellery — to show off our wealth and success, as well as to store it. Indeed, in nomadic prehistory, and still in parts of the world today, carrying your wealth on your person as jewellery was the safest way to keep it.The universe has given us this captivatingly beautiful, dense, inert, malleable, scarce, useless and permanent substance whose only use is to be money. To quote historian Peter Bernstein, ‘nothing is as useless and useful all at the same time'.But after thousands of years of gold being official money, in the early twentieth century there was a seismic shift. Neither the British, German nor French government had enough gold to pay for the First World War. They abandoned gold backing to print the money they needed. In the inter-war years, nations briefly attempted a return to gold standards, but they failed. The two prevailing monetary theories clashed: gold-backed versus state-issued currency. Gold standard advocates, such as Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, considered gold to be one of the key pillars of a free society along with property rights and habeas corpus. ‘We have gold because we cannot trust governments,' said President Herbert Hoover in 1933. This was a sentiment echoed by one of the founders of the London School of Economics, George Bernard Shaw — to whom I am grateful for demonstrating that it is possible to have a career as both a comedian and a financial writer. ‘You have to choose (as a voter),' he said, ‘between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government… I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.'On the other hand, many, such as economist John Maynard Keynes, advocated the idea of fiat currency to give government greater control over the economy and the ability to manipulate the money supply. Keynes put fixation with gold in the Freudian realms of sex and religion. The gold standard, he famously said after the First World War — and rightly, as it turned out — was ‘already a barbarous relic'. Freud himself related fascination with gold to the erotic fantasies and interests of early childhood.Needless to say, Keynes and fiat money prevailed. By the end of the 1930s, most of Europe had left the gold standard. The US followed, but not completely until 1971, in order to meet the ballooning costs of its welfare system and its war in Vietnam.But compare both gold's universality (everyone everywhere knows gold has value) and its purchasing power to national currencies and you have to wonder why we don't use it officially today. There is a very good reason: power.Sticking to the discipline of the gold standard means governments can't just create money or run deficits to the same extent. Instead, they have to rein in their spending, which they are not prepared to do, especially in the twenty-first century, when they make so many promises to win elections. Balanced books, let alone independent money, have become an impossibility. If you seek an answer as to why the state has grown so large in the West, look no further than our system of money. When one body in a society has the power to create money at no cost to itself, it is inevitable that that body will grow disproportionately large. So it is in the twenty-first century, where state spending in many social democracies is now not far off 50 per cent of GDP, sometimes higher.Many arguments about gold will quickly slide into a political argument about the role of government. It is a deeply political metal. Those who favour gold tend to favour small government, free markets and individual responsibility. I count myself in that camp. Those who dismiss it tend to favour large government and state planning.I have argued many times that money is the blood of a society. It must be healthy. So much starts with money: values, morals, behaviour, ambitions, manners, even family size. Money must be sound and true. At the moment it is neither. Gold, however, is both. ‘Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men,' said former Republican Congressman Ron Paul. As Dorothy is advised in The Wizard of Oz (which was, as we shall discover, part allegory), maybe the time has come to once again ‘follow the yellow brick road'.On the other hand, maybe the twilight of gold has arrived, as Niall Ferguson argued in his history of debt and money, The Cash Nexus. Gold's future, he said, is ‘mainly as jewellery' or ‘in parts of the world with primitive or unstable monetary and financial systems'. Gold may have been money for 5,000 years, or even 10,000 years, but so was the horse a means of transport, and then along came the motor car.A history of gold is inevitably a history of money, but it is also a history of greed, obsession and ambition. Gold is beautiful. Gold is compelling. It is wealth in its purest, most distilled form. ‘Gold is a child of Zeus,' runs the ancient Greek lyric. ‘Neither moth nor rust devoureth it; but the mind of man is devoured by this supreme possession.' Perhaps that's why Thomas Edison said gold was ‘an invention of Satan'. Wealth, and all the emotions that come with it, can do strange things to people.Gold has led people to do the most brilliant, the most brave, the most inventive, the most innovative and the most terrible things. ‘More men have been knocked off balance by gold than by love,' runs the saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Disraeli. Where gold is concerned, emotion, not logic, prevails. Even in today's markets it is a speculative asset whose price is driven by greed and fear, not by fundamental production numbers.Its gleam has drawn man across oceans, across continents and into the unknown. It lured Jason and the Argonauts, Alexander the Great, numerous Caesars, da Gama, Cortés, Pizarro and Raleigh. Brilliant new civilisations have emerged as a result of the quest for gold, yet so have slavery, war, deceit, death and devastation. Describing the gold mines of ancient Egypt, the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote, ‘there is absolutely no consideration nor relaxation for sick or maimed, for aged man or weak woman. All are forced to labour at their tasks until they die, worn out by misery amid their toil.' His description could apply to many an illegal mine in Africa today.The English critic John Ruskin told a story of a man who boarded a ship with all his money: a bag of gold coins. Several days into the voyage a terrible storm blew up. ‘Abandon ship!' came the cry. The man strapped his bag around his waist and jumped overboard, only to sink to the bottom of the sea. ‘Now,' asked Ruskin, ‘as he was sinking — had he the gold? Or had the gold him?'As the Chinese proverb goes, ‘The miser does not own the gold; the gold owns the miser.'Gold may be a dead metal. Inert, unchanging and lifeless. But its hold over humanity never relents. It has adorned us since before the dawn of civilisation and, as money, underpinned economies ever since. Desire for it has driven mankind forwards, the prime impulse for quest and conquest, for exploration and discovery. From its origins in the hearts of dying stars to its quiet presence today beneath the machinery of modern finance, gold has seen it all. How many secrets does this silent witness keep? This book tells the story of gold. It unveils the schemes, intrigues and forces that have shaped our world in the relentless pursuit of this ancient asset, which, even in this digital age, still wields immense power.That was Chapter One of The Secret History of Gold The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off.Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

    Art of Boring
    Convergence and Complacency: Today's Credit Markets | EP 196

    Art of Boring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 29:26


    Brian Carney, lead portfolio manager of the global credit opportunities strategy, explores the current credit market environment characterized by tight spreads and low defaults despite global uncertainties. He discusses the concept of "convergence and complacency"—where large pools of capital chase lower-quality borrowers while markets overlook serious warning signs including political pressure on central banks and hidden leverage. The conversation covers key crisis indicators, the weakening of credit covenants over the past decade, and the risks associated with private credit. He outlines the portfolio's defensive positioning with high-quality, short-duration securities and highlights Saturn Oil and Gas as an example of selective opportunities that still favor lenders. He concludes with insights on how AI is enhancing the investment process while emphasizing that technology cannot replace the importance of human relationships in credit analysis.   Key Takeaways:   • How the Global Credit team approaches today's tight spread environment by focusing on capital preservation rather than reaching for yield, positioning for future market dislocations when opportunities will emerge.   • The key early warning indicators to monitor for potential credit market stress, including hedge fund liquidations, counterparty credit reductions, and central bank intervention patterns.   • The reality behind private credit's popularity: —understanding whether the additional ~200 basis points over public high yield adequately compensates for illiquidity, reduced transparency, and higher fees.   • The critical importance of credit covenant analysis in the investment process, and how the shift toward borrower-friendly terms over the past decade has reduced lender protections.   • The rationale behind the Saturn Oil and Gas investment, highlighting how disciplined management, forced deleveraging through quarterly bond buybacks, and attractive spreads create value in a challenging market.   • How AI technology is being integrated to enhance the investment process through improved issuer triage and covenant comparison, while maintaining the essential human relationships that drive successful credit investing.   This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts.   Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore.    Host: Kevin Minas, CFA ­­- Institutional Portfolio Manager Guest: Brian Carney, CIM – Portfolio Manager   Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com.    Follow us on social:    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/

    Animal Radio®
    He Wants To Get Rid Of All The Cats - Top Pet Toxins

    Animal Radio®

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 81:00


    A Plan To Get Rid Of All The Cats Dr. Gareth Morgan wants to rid New Zealand of all the cats. He says they're damaging the bird population. Is he crazy, or does he have a point? We'll speak with him and find out what he's thinking and the adversity he's facing with his plan. Listen Now The Hard To Train Dog Peggy Swager has dedicated her life to the "hard-to-train" dog. She will tell us about her toughest cases and how to manage a dog that just won't behave properly. We'll have tips for overcoming problem behaviors and giveaways of her book. Listen Now Poison In Your House Dr. Justine Lee works at the Pet Poison Helpline. She says the top 5 pet toxins are probably in your house and accessible to your furry-friend. Dr. Lee will tell you what to watch out for and how to treat a pet that has eaten something poisonous. Listen Now Bully Sticks Condemned Turns out there's a lot more inside a popular dog treat than most pet owners probably imagine. They're called "pizzle" sticks or "bully" sticks, and a new study out of Canada says they're loaded with calories and bacteria. The treat is made from uncooked, dried bull penis, and researchers say it can contain things like E. coli and MRSA. Listen Now Iran Launches Monkey Into Space Iran said it launched a live monkey into space, seeking to show off its missile systems. "This shipment returned safely to Earth with the anticipated speed along with the live organism," Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi told the semi-official Fars news agency. However, comparative pictures of the monkey don't match. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.