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Golf players, investors and CEOs perform better if they take their time. Or do they?  Today, Prof. Gerd Gigerenzer reveals why intuition often outperforms complex analysis and how shortcuts can lead to smarter decisions in business, sports, and investing. You'll learn: Why gut instinct can beat data-driven decisions (feat. insights from Gerd Gigerenzer). How firefighters, CEOs, and handball players make better choices under pressure. The dangers of overthinking—why too much time can worsen decisions (feat. 2004 golf study). Why simple rules predict outcomes better than complex models (feat. Wimbledon & NFL studies). ---  Sign up to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/  Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ Gerd's book Smart Management: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262548014/smart-management/ ---  Sources:  Baum, J. R., & Wally, S. (2003). Strategic decision speed and firm performance. Strategic Management Journal, 24(11), 1107–1129. Beilock, S. L., Bertenthal, B. I., McCoy, A. M., & Carr, T. H. (2004). Haste does not always make waste: Expertise, direction of attention, and speed versus accuracy in performing sensorimotor skills. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 11(2), 373–379. DeMiguel, V., Garlappi, L., & Uppal, R. (2009). Optimal versus naive diversification: How inefficient is the 1/N portfolio strategy? The Review of Financial Studies, 22(5), 1915–1953. Dörfler, V., & Eden, C. (2017). Becoming a Nobel Laureate: Patterns of a journey to the highest level of expertise. AoM 2017: 77th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Atlanta, GA, August 4-8. Easterbrook, G. (2010). TMQ's annual bad predictions review. ESPN. Eslam sdt Henry. (2018). Best football trick world cup 2006 Jens Lehmann [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/LRAOEWAbO00 Johnson, J., & Raab, M. (2003). Take the first: Option-generation and resulting choices. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 91(2), 215–229. Klein, G. A. (1999). Sources of power: How people make decisions. MIT Press. Reb, J., Luan, S., & Gigerenzer, G. (2024). Smart management: How simple heuristics help leaders make good decisions in an uncertain world. The MIT Press. Serwe, S., & Frings, C. (2006). Who will win Wimbledon? The recognition heuristic in predicting sports events. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 19(4), 321–332. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.530 West, D. C., Acar, O. A., & Caruana, A. (2020). Choosing among alternative new product development projects: The role of heuristics. Psychology & Marketing, 37(12), 1719–1736. https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.21397

In this illuminating episode of the Creativity and Consciousness Podcast, I reconnect with my former teacher and mentor, Laurence Caruana—visionary artist, esotericist, and founder of the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art. We explore his artistic journey under the tutelage of Ernst Fuchs, dive deep into the heart of Gnosticism, and discuss the alchemical process of merging art with mysticism. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of visionary art, its power to awaken higher consciousness, and the secrets of Gnosticism. See Laurence's work here: https://lcaruana.com/Visit: https://www.inspirationalchemy.com/ to learn more about the upcoming course.Subscribe, leave a review, and join our Telegram community for updates on new episodes: https://t.me/+QgtZiyv8tVlmNGJlIf you're enjoying the podcast, consider buying me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jakekobrin

Here's what to expect on the podcast:How Gaetano transitioned from technology to business and marketing.The role of AI and technology in business.Why is it important to focus on the human-centric aspects of business that AI cannot replicate?The future of AI in business.And much more! About Gaetano:Gaetano Caruana, from the island of Malta, is a seasoned business strategist, published author, speaker, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in driving growth across marketing, sales, and business operations. Gaetano believes a thriving business should focus on generating organic referrals, creating brands that naturally attract clients rather than chasing them.Recognizing that many businesses operate like "leaky buckets"—losing valuable opportunities across sales, marketing, and technology—he founded Leaky Bucket, a vibrant community for entrepreneurs. Through this platform, Gaetano aims to help 1 million business owners identify and fix these critical inefficiencies, empowering them to achieve sustainable, referral-driven growth. Connect with Gaetano Caruana!Website: https://www.skool.com/leaky-bucket/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaetanocaruana/ Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/

Bianca is a Dynamic professional with over 10 years of expertise in quality audit, research, risk management, and innovation in social services. Skilled in strategic planning, quality assurance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, she holds an MSc in Psychology, ISO 31000 and ISO 9001 lead certifications, and is PCQI certified. Currently serving as a Quality Audit, Research, and Lead Risk Manager, she oversees quality assurance processes and manage risk frameworks. Her passion lies in fostering communication and collaborative approaches in organisational settings, ensuring that diverse perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes. Alongside her professional achievements, Bianca enjoys exploring storytelling through reading and writing sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and psychological thrillers. An avid gamer, she immerses herself in intricate narratives and complex problem-solving scenarios. Her investigative and curious nature drives her interest in quality and risk, enabling her to approach challenges with a unique perspective. Committed to continuous improvement and effective problem-solving, she blends her professional expertise with creative pursuits to foster positive change.

A version of this essay has been published by Open Magazine at https://openthemagazine.com/columns/shadow-warrior/I have been thinking about the ongoing vilification of Hindus in the media/social media for some time, e.g. the Economist magazine's bizarre choice of Bangladesh as its country of the year while Bangladeshis are genociding Hindus. The simplest way I could account for it is as the very opposite of Milan Kundera's acclaimed novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. There is some karma at play here, and it is very heavy.The nation of immigrants, or to be more precise, its Deep State, is apparently turning against some of its most successful immigrants: law-abiding, tax-paying, docile ones. Irony, while others go on murderous sprees. In an insightful article in Open magazine, Amit Majmudar explains Why They Hate Us.There has been an astonishing outpouring of pure hatred against Indians in general, and Hindus in particular, on the Internet in the wake of Sriram Krishnan's seemingly accurate statement that country caps on H1-B visas are counterproductive. But this was merely a spike: for at least a year, Hindus have been vilified and name-called as “pajeets” and “street-shi**ers” on the net.It is intriguing that in 2024, both Jews and Hindus have been targeted: Jews by the extreme left on Gaza, and Hindus by both the extreme left and the extreme right, on what is, basically, a non-issue. H1-B is a very minor issue compared to, say, the wars and the US national debt.In fact, the H1-B brouhaha may well turn out to be a medium-term plus for India if it compels young Indians to seek employment at home. It will of course be a minus for the million-plus Indian-origin individuals who are in line for Green Cards, given the per-country cap of 9800 per year: mathematically, it will take them over a century to gain permanent residence.From the host country's point of view too, it is necessary to distinguish between generally desirable immigrants who contribute to the national wealth, as opposed to others who are a net burden on the exchequer, as I wrote recently.On reflection I attribute the withering assault on Hindus to four things: racism, religious bigotry, economics and geo-economics, and narrative-building.Presumably, all this had something to do with British colonial propaganda, which painted India as an utterly horrifying and pestilential country. Motivated and prejudiced imperialists ranging from James Mill to Winston Churchill were considered truthful historians. And it continues. I mentioned above the Economist magazine's baffling decision to certify Bangladesh's Islamist reign of terror.In another instance, in the Financial Times, a British chess correspondent (a nonagenarian named Leonard Barden), was underwhelmed by D Gukesh's staggering feat of becoming world champion at a teenager, and seemed to suggest that a) Gukesh won because his opponent Ding Liren of China was ill, b) Gukesh would have lost to either of two Americans, Caruana and Nakamura (both immigrants to the US, incidentally) if they had been in the fray. Barden, who probably remembers imperial times, also seemed to think poorly of the emerging Indian challenge in chess. These Anglosphere prejudices affect Americans.I also have some personal experience of American racism, as someone who went to the US on a student visa, got his Green Card and stayed on for twenty years before returning to India. A factor in my return was alienation, and the feeling of being an unwanted outsider, engendered by casual racism, even though on the face of it, I had a great life: good job in Silicon Valley, nice house, dream car. Obama's and Biden's regimes did nothing to change that feeling. Trump's second coming may not either.RacismIn general, I find Americans to be very nice people, gregarious, friendly and thoughtful: I had a number of good friends when I lived there. But I also think that racism is inbuilt into the culture (after all, it has not been that long since Brown v. Board of Education, Bull Connor, Jim Crow, George Wallace; and earlier the Asian Exclusion Act).There have been many acts of discrimination and racism against Hindus (although the term “Hindoo” [sic] included Sikhs and Muslims as well). See, e.g., the serious anti-Indian riots in Bellingham, WA in 1907 when “500 working class white men violently expelled Hindoo migrants from the city”. (both images courtesy @Hindoohistory on Twitter).Another remarkable story was the saga of Bhagat Singh Dhind, a Sikh, who was granted US citizenship three times, only to have it be taken away twice. The first time, in 1913, it was because, although ‘Hindoos' are Caucasians, they are not white. The second time, because the Supreme Court ruled in 1923 (US v Bhagat Singh Thind) that it would retrospectively cancel the citizenship of some 77 naturalized ‘Hindoos' based on the 1917 Immigration Act.The “Barred Zone” provision in that 1917 Act denied citizenship to Indians and Southeast Asians by making a large swathe of territory in Asia verboten. Curiously, Japanese, Koreans and some Chinese were exempt. Iranians, some Afghans (and some Baloch, if you look at the map closely) were deemed white. So far as I know, that is still the working definition of “white” in the US. (source: qz.com)There were real human costs: there is the sad story of Vaishno Das Bagai, a San Francisco businessman, who was rendered stateless after denaturalization, and seeing no way out (he was a Ghadar Party activist against British rule in India) committed suicide.Anyway, Dhind, evidently a persistent fellow, got his citizenship a third time because he had served in the US Army in World War I. Third time lucky: his citizenship was not revoked again.After the Luce-Celler Act of 1946, 100 Indians and 100 Filipinos a year were allowed to immigrate to the US, with the prospect of future naturalization as US citizens. Race based limitations were replaced with a quota system by the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act (aka McCarran-Walter Act), but it still retained significant caps based on national origin; that Act also introduced the H-1 category for skilled immigrants.As a result of all this, the number of Indian immigrants to the US (e.g. nurses) started going up. The general euphoria surrounding the Civil Rights Movement also conferred a certain respect upon Gandhi, because Martin Luther King reportedly was inspired by his non-violent techniques of protest.But that did not mean US blacks made common cause with Indians, because often unofficial ‘minority quotas' were achieved by bringing in Indians and Chinese, which in effect meant blacks did not get the jobs they legitimately spilled their blood for.I was one of those who went through the ‘labor certification' process in the 1980s, when it was relatively easy to get a Green Card because there were very few Indians applying. The trickle became a flood after the Y2K issue when a lot of Indians arrived on H1-Bs.I personally experienced mild forms of public racism, for instance from Latinos in New Jersey calling me a ‘dot-head', to an unseen voice shouting “No Indians wanted here” when I was being shown apartments in NJ. This was around the time Navroze Mody was beaten to death in Hoboken, NJ by ‘Dotbusters'.Later, there were whites asking if I were leaving the country when I walked out of a mall with a suitcase in Fremont, California. When I said yes, they expressed their approval.Religious bigotryThe death of former US President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 is a reminder of the power of fundamentalist Christians in the US. He was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and in his eulogies, he was praised as a simple and decent man who upheld his Christian beliefs.But the impression of Baptists, and American evangelists in general, in India is vastly different. They were implicated in the story of the fervid young American man who attempted to evangelize the famously hostile tribals of North Sentinel Island. They promptly shot him dead with arrows for his pains.The result of Christian conversion in India has often been negative, contrary to pious platitudes. It has created severe fissures in society, turning family members against each other. The net result of conversion has been to create separatism.Verrier Elwin, a missionary, converted large numbers of people in the Northeast of India, and the result has been calls for a separate Christian nation in that area. Sheikh Hasina, before being deposed, claimed that there were plans afoot for a Christian “Zo” nation, for Zo/Kuki/Mizo/Naga converted tribals, to be carved out of India and Bangladesh.There are precedents, of course: the Christian nations of South Sudan (from Sudan) and East Timor (from Indonesia).The Indian state of Manipur which has seen a lot of conversion recently, is also troubled, with armed Kuki Christian terrorists killing Hindu Meiteis. .The bottom line is that the very precepts of Abrahamisms, of an exclusive god (or god-equivalent), an in-group out-group dichotomy, and the demonization of non-believers as the Other, are antithetical to the Hindu spirit of inclusivity and tolerance.Hindumisia or Hindu hatred is rampant in the West, and increasingly on the Internet. The evolution of this hostility can be seen in a taxonomy of monotheistic religions:* paleo-Abrahamisms: Zoroastrianism, Judaism* meso-Abrahamisms: Christian, Islamic religions* neo-Abrahamisms: Communism, Fascism, Nazism, DMK-ism, Ambedkarism, and so onThe arrival of Christians in India was far from peaceful; the historical record shows that the Jesuit Francis Xavier was proud of his idol-breaking. Claude Buchanan made up lurid tales about his alleged encounters with Hindu practices; William Bentinck and his alleged abolition of sati were lionized far beyond reason, because sati was a very isolated practice.The continued deprecation of Hindus by Christians can be seen vividly in Kerala, where Christians are considerably more prosperous than Hindus (data from C I Issac, himself a Christian and a historian). Here's an American of Kerala Christian descent hating on Hindus, perhaps unaware that “Thomas in India” is pure fiction, and that Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Christians in India, was a fanatic and a bigot. ‘Syrian' Christians of Kerala who claim (without proof) to be ‘upper caste' converts discriminate harshly against ‘lower-caste' converts to this day. Hardly all ‘children of god'.Incidentally, there may be other, political, considerations here. This woman is apparently married into the family of Sydney Blumenthal, which is part of the Clinton entourage, i.e. Democrat royalty. Tablet magazine discussed the ‘permission structure' used by Democrats, especially Obama, to manufacture consent. Hindus may be getting ‘punished' for supporting Trump.I personally experienced Christian bigotry against Hindus at age 10 in Kerala. My classmate Philip (a local Malayali) told me casually: “All your gods are our devils”. Reflexively, I told him, “Your gods are our devils, too”, although no Hindu had ever told me Christian gods were devils.Others have told me identical stories from places like Hyderabad. This meme likely came from Francis Xavier himself. It may well be taught to impressionable children as an article of faith in church catechism.Francis Xavier invited the Inquisition to Goa, and many, if not most, of the victims were Hindus. Here's an account from Empire of the Soul by Paul William Roberts:“The palace in which these holy terrorists ensconced themselves was known locally as Vadlem Gor – the Big House. It became a symbol of fear… People in the street often heard screams of agony piercing the night… Children were flogged and slowly dismembered in front of their parents, whose eyelids had been sliced off to make sure they missed nothing. Extremities were amputated carefully, so that a person would remain conscious even when all that remained was a torso and head. Male genitalia were removed and burned in front of wives, breasts hacked off and vaginas penetrated by swords while husbands were forced to watch”.Below is a tweet by another American presumably suffused with Christian compassion. I am reminded of a Kerala Christian woman repeatedly trying to convert a Scheduled Caste friend, using similar memes denigrating Kali. Finally, my friend got fed up and asked her: “You worship the mutilated corpse of a dead Arab stuck on a stick. And that's better?”. Her jaw dropped, and she blubbered: “But… but, that's a metaphor”. My friend retorted: “Then realize that Kali is a metaphor too”. Not much self-awareness on the part of the would-be converter.Therefore, the religion factor, of Hindus being the ultimate Other, cannot be overstated. There is basically no way to reconcile the Hindu world view with the Christian. Dharma is incompatible with Abrahamisms/Semitisms. And no, it's not Jimmy Carter who's relevant, it's Francis Xavier.Economics and Geo-economicsThere is a serious issue with the engineering community in the US, which has nothing to do with the H1-B program. Engineers have been unable to unite, create a cartel, keep their numbers low and value to the consumer high, and bargain to keep salaries high. This is a signal failure on the part of the US engineers, and blaming others isn't going to solve the problem.Consider, in contrast, doctors (and to a lesser extent, nurses). They keep their numbers very low, successfully portray their contribution to society as very high, and keep out foreign doctors as much as possible: the result is that their salaries are astronomical (a recent Medscape survey suggests that the top-earning specialty, Orthopedics, earns an average of $568,000 a year. And that's the average).In contrast, according to Forbes in 2023 the highest-paid engineering specialty, Petroleum Engineering, earned only $145,000, and in fact wages had actually declined. Even much-ballyhooed software engineers ($103,000 ) and AI engineers ($128,000) make very little. And lest you think H1-B depresses wages, there are almost no H1-B petroleum engineers. The bottom line is that engineering is not a high-income occupation in the US. Why? No syndicate.How about nurses? According to a report, Nurse Anesthetists make an average of $214,000.And there are plenty of Indian-origin doctors and nurses in the US. Why does this not create a hue-and-cry? The answer is two-fold: one, the scarcity value, and two, those in medicine have created a narrative, and the public has bought it, that their services are so valuable that the nation must spend 20% of its GDP on what is, by objective measures, pretty poor outcomes in health: ranking tenth out of 10 in high-income countries, at very high cost.There have been grumbles about the helplessness of American engineers for years: I remember forty years ago some guy whose name I forget constantly complaining in the IEEE's email groups about immigrant engineers enabling employers to lower the salaries they pay.In addition, engineers regularly go through boom-and-bust cycles. They have no leverage. I remember after a boom period in the 1970s, unemployed aerospace engineers were driving taxis. If there is another ‘AI winter', then we'll find unemployed AI engineers on the street as well, despite massive demand right now.It is true that there may be subtle intricacies, too. The US companies that contract out their positions to H1-B engineers may well be paying prevailing wages, say $60 an hour. But there are middlemen: big IT services companies who take on the contracts, and provide ‘body-shopping' services. They may well be severely underpaying the actual engineers at only, say, $35 an hour, in a bizarre revivification of ‘indentured labor', i.e. wage slavery. It is difficult for those on H1–Bs to change employers, so they are stuck.There is a larger geo-economic angle as well. The US likes being the top dog in GDP, as it has been since 1945. Unfortunately, through the fecklessness of all Presidents from Nixon onwards, they have somehow allowed China to ascend to a strong #2 position. At this point, I suspect the Deep State has concluded that it would be impossible to dislodge China, given its manufacturing clout.I wrote a year ago that a condominium with China may well be the best Plan B for the US. Let us consider what has happened to the other countries that were at the top of the economic pyramid: Germany and Japan.The 1985 Plaza Accord whereby the US dollar was depreciated led to a Lost Decade for Japan, which has turned into a Lost Four Decades; that country which was booming in the 1980s lost, and never regained its momentum.Germany was doing pretty well until the Ukraine War and the arrival of the Electric Vehicle boom. But at this point, it has more or less lost its machine tools business, its automobile business; add its social and political views, and its future looks grim.If this is what has happened to #3 and #4, we can expect that an aspiring #3, namely India, will face a concerted effort to ruin it. It is in the interests of both the US and China to suppress a potential competitor, especially when there is the tiresome mantra of “India is the fastest growing large economy in the world”.The Bangladesh coup, which benefits both the US and China by creating a massive new war front on India's East, is therefore possibly the result of a tacit collusion between the Deep State and the CCP. Similarly, the sudden spike in anti-Hindu rhetoric and this H1-B hoo-haa may well be financed by Xinhua, and it clearly benefits the Democrats, as it has driven a wedge between Christian fundamentalist MAGA types and other Trump supporters. It also puts the Indian-origin and/or Hindu members of Trump's team on notice: they better self-censor.Even immigrant Elon Musk, not to mention Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, Jay Bhattacharyya, and the non-Indian Hindu Tulsi Gabbard, are all in the firing line of the Deep State. Even though the IEEE has been moaning about depressed engineering salaries for half a century, it is curious that this became a cause celebre just days before Trump's accession to the Presidency.Narrative-buildingThere was a sobering incident in New York's subways on December 22nd, when a woman, now identified as 61 year old Debrina Kawam, was set on fire by an illegal immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta, from Guatemala, who had been deported earlier but came back to the US. I saw a video purportedly of her burning to death, shockingly without screaming, rolling on the ground to douse the flames, or anything else. She just stood and burned, as Zapeta fanned the flames.A New York City subway policeman walked by. The people who were busy capturing the footage on their smartphones did not intervene or help. It reminded me of Kitty Genovese, a 28 year old woman who was raped and stabbed to death on March 13, 1964, in full view of onlookers in the apartment block where she lived in Queens, New York. Nobody bothered to intervene as she died, screaming.It is really odd when people refuse to get involved in helping a dying person. There's something morally wrong here, and it should have been worth exploring in the very articulate media.Yes, Debrina Kawam's baffling story got widespread airplay immediately after it happened, but it died surprisingly quickly. Here's the Google Trends index of interest in that story.The big new story was H1-B, which shot up and displaced the subway murder story. Note the respective timelines: the Google Trends below is about H1-B. It is hard to believe this was an organic shift. It was “manufacturing consent” with placement aforethought.I wrote recently about how narratives are created out of thin air with the intent of manufacturing consent. The abrupt U-turn on Sheikh Hasina was one of the examples. Now the neat and abrupt switch from the NYC subway burning-alive also points to something that is deliberately planted to divert attention away from inconvenient questions.Let us now see how the H1-B narrative survives the New Orleans story of the son of immigrants, ex-soldier, and ISIS member driving a truck and ploughing into a New Year crowd, killing many. Of course, the narrative will carefully not say anything rude about the religion of the alleged perpetrator, because there will be… consequences.ConclusionThe furious drama and narrative about H1-B will subside soon; ironically, it may well be to the benefit of the Indian nation if this kind of propaganda reduces the attractiveness of the US for talented would-be Indian immigrants, who might stay on at home and build innovative companies. Canada and Britain have already ceased to be desired destinations.However, the underlying issues of racism, religious bigotry, economic warfare and astroturfed narrative are real and will not go away. These are danger signals about “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for Indian migrants to the US, and that's a sad start to 2025.3450 words, Jan 2, 2025Here's the AI-generated podcast from NotebookLM by Google: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

31-year-old GM-elect Mark Heimann is an accomplished research scientist by day, and avid powerlifter, who has recently been making headlines in the U.S. chess scene during his work vacation time. In late 2024, Mark went on a stunning run where he earned GM norms in back-to-back tournaments in order to clinch the GM-title, less than 3 years removed from being an inactive FM. These experiences were highlighted by playing on the top boards in Charlotte and St. Louis, playing GM Fabiano Caruana twice, and even hearing his game dissected by GM Caruana on the C-Squared podcast. Mark joined me to explain what he thinks has led to this incredible chess breakthrough, and to answer a question that GM Anish Giri recently tweeted- “Who is Mark A. Heimann?”  Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Their entire catalog is on sale through the end of the year! https://www.chessable.com/courses/ 0:02: GM-elect Mark Heimann joins the show! What spurred his chess comeback in 2022?  Mentioned: Chess Reddit posts by Mark: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1h92nh4/mark_heimann_becomes_gm_after_earning_3rd_gm_norm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1bzcmgf/my_first_grandmaster_norm_age_31/ 0:08- Does Mark think there are any similarities between his recent surge, and Hikaru's continued success in recent years?  0:17- Mark on navigating the nerves, and the chess, of clashes with top players like Ivanchuk and Caruana.  Mentioned: Heimann-Caruana, Charlotte 2024 https://www.chess.com/events/2024-us-masters/09/Heimann_Mark-Caruana_Fabiano 0:24- Mark recalls an early game with Caruana from when they were both top scholastic players.  26:00- Why did Mark put chess on the backburner at age 18?  34:00- What is Mark's study routine like?  45:00- Mark discusses his passion for musical instruments and weight-lifting.  52:00- What is next for Mark, chess-wise? 56:00- Mark discusses his A.I. research, including some discussion of chess ratings.  1:05- Mark's favorite chess books. Mentioned: Chess for Zebras, Excelling at Technical Chess, Small Steps to Giant Improvement  1:11:00- Thanks to Mark for sharing his inspiring story, you can follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lastgoodcaesar/ If you like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our subject this week is legendary comedian/filmmaker/philanthropist Jerry Lewis. Sure, he made amazing movies like The Nutty Professor and Geisha Boy, but is it possible he was also a large shithead? Listen to find out! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Wondering how to create a referral program that actually works? How much revenue are you leaving on the table without a referral strategy?In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Gaetano Caruana.  Gaetano is the founder of EarlyParrot, a referral marketing platform that has helped countless coaches, course creators, and event hosts achieve significant growth through referrals. EarlyParrot has generated hundreds of thousands of referrals, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue.Gaetano's mission is to help entrepreneurs and marketers leverage word of mouth to acquire leads for their businesses. Through his innovative strategies and keen marketing insights, he has revolutionised the world of referral marketing and set a new standard for the industry. Struggling to grow without massive ad budgets? Word-of-mouth referrals might be the game-changer you need!Check this out!Show links:If you want to nail word-of-mouth referral marketing here's a FREE masterclass that you can watch: https://go.earlyparrot.com/leveraged-lead-generation-masterclass?sa=sa002945160915e55f08a029275b7626263f37fef3 EarlyParrot Website: https://www.earlyparrot.com/Gaetano on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gaetanocaruanaGaetano on Facebook: https://facebook.com/gaetano.caruanaEarlyParrot Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EarlyParrotBook a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners! The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

Nel corso della puntata di Degiornalist - Gli Spaccanotizie di giovedì 24 ottobre è stato ospite, con Fabiana e Claudio Chiari, Fausto Caruana, neuroscienziato del Cnr di Parma. Il tema è: perché ridiamo? E perché in certe situazioni? Pare che ci siano molte cose collegate col cervello quando si ride. «Gli scienziati hanno sempre analizzato le cose più serie, noi siamo andati in controtendenza e abbiamo studiato la risata, perché ci sono tante cose interessanti - ha raccontato Caruana in Degiornalist -: non solo gli esseri umani ridono, per esempio, ma anche tanti animali». La risata può essere indotta dal cervello, in determinati contesti positivi, e Caruana spiega che «ci sono parti del cervello che, se stimolate, portano alla risata. E perché sono così tanti questi punti del cervello? Ci sono due "autostrade", due fazioni: c'è la risata spontanea ed emozionale col rilascio degli oppioidi, poi c'è la risata legata a motivi di linguaggio, quella volontaria, quella "finta"». Di sicuro, lo stimolo migliore per una risata è la risata di qualcun altro! Caruana di recente ha pubblicato il libro Perché ridiamo? insieme a Elisabetta Palagi.

Fausto Caruana, Elisabetta Palagi"Perché ridiamo"Alle origini del cervello socialeLe Edizioni del Mulinowww.mulino.itRidere è un comportamento spontaneo, incontrollato, che accompagna l'esperienza quotidiana di ognuno di noi. Tuttavia, per quanto ridere sia comunemente sperimentato, se ci chiediamo perché ridiamo difficilmente sapremmo dare una risposta. In questo volume gli autori, un neuroscienziato e una etologa, ci portano nel mondo della risata e ci conducono alla scoperta delle sue origini sociali. Scopriremo che, a differenza di quanto suggerisca il senso comune, ridere non è un comportamento esclusivamente umano, capiremo cosa succede nel nostro cervello quando ridiamo, vedremo come la risata sia un comportamento complesso e con significati diversi. La risata, studiata da filosofi, linguisti, psicologi ed etologi, verrà qui analizzata da un punto di vista nuovo, ovvero a partire dalla teoria evoluzionista, scoprendo così le origini e i motivi di un comportamento che tanto ci coinvolge, affascina e produce in noi benessere.Fausto Caruana è Primo Ricercatore dell'Istituto di Neuroscienze del CNR e insegna Neuroscienze del Linguaggio presso l'Università di Parma. Per il Mulino ha pubblicato «Il cervello in azione» (con A. Borghi, 2016) e «Come funzionano le emozioni» (con M. Viola, 2018).Elisabetta Palagi è Professoressa Associata di Etologia presso il Dipartimento di Biologia dell'Università di Pisa. Nel 2020 ha ricevuto l'Animal Behavior Society Fellowship Award per i risultati raggiunti nello studio del comportamento animale.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Alice Moran and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

  Zooooom! Rob and Lucy Caruana jump in my little sidecar to look at Cyclone (1987), a film with an unfortunately underused Jeff but a good chunk of 80s fashion and oh-so-futuristic tech. It's a Fred Olen Ray piece, so you'll see a few of our friends from The Phantom Empire, plus a motorbike that looks like it was made by Elon Musk (derogatory)   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @reanimatespod Instagram: @reanimatespod YouTube: @re-animatespodcast Tumblr: /reanimatespodcast  

August 20 marked the deadline for the operators to submit their license applications for sports betting and online gaming in order to receive authorisation from the Brazilian federal government by the end of 2024.On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Isadora Marcante, Senior Journalist at SBC Noticias Brasil, is joined by Antoinette Caruana, Head of Technical Compliance at Sportingtech, to explore how to navigate the upcoming Brazilian markets regulatory framework.During the show, the duo discuss how the technical and security requirements required to gain a license will impact the KYC process for customers, how operators will navigate a ban on providing welcome bonuses to players and what responsible gambling best practices Sportingtech will be recommending to its clients in the country.Host: Isadora MarcanteGuests: Antoinette CaruanaProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

La salida se realiza desde el rincón del grillo y la ruta será circular, así que se puede dejar el coche aparcado en la zona del restaurante Caruana. Para hacer la ruta utilizamos el sendero PR61 que pasa por el aula de naturaleza. Cerca hay una zona de huerta y una charca para anfibios y comienza el sendero del Barranco de los Lentiscos que sube en zig zag hasta el mirador del barranco de los lentiscos. En esta ruta podemos ver el Llano de las Cabras donde vive un pájaro muy raro de ver: la alondra ricotí.En total serían unos 7,5 km con una duración de unas 3 horas.

#5- Alexandre Caruana, Bear BrothersPour ce format estival je vous propose quelques capsules ( 17 pour être exacte ) ou devrais-je dire pétales, qui sont des surgissements improvisés d'une journée mémorable à laquelle Sylvie (voir épisode 6) nous a tous conviés pour fêter les 25 ans de sa ferme .Chefs, agriculteurs , artisans,…tous ont en commun une relation particulière avec Sylvie et sont animés par la même passion de la gastronomie bien qu'ayant des histoires et des philosophies différentes. Je vous propose ici des extraits de nos échanges , un peu vrac, avec un son pas toujours de grande qualité, parfois quelques larmes, mais la plupart du temps avec gourmandise et beaucoup de sourires… Bel été!Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from March 23, 2024.

We are back for one more 2024 FIDE Candidates reflection as we start to take stock of a historic tournament. Joining me (again) to discuss it is renowned trainer, opening theoretician, Chessable author, and 2022 Dutch National Champion, GM Erwin Lami. Erwin has frequently collaborated with GM Anish Giri, and he was on the World Championship preparation team for GM Veselin Toplov. Erwin shares his thoughts on GM Gukesh's impressive ascendance, Fabiano and Nepo's disappointment, and what this result does and does not mean for the trajectory of professional chess. We also discuss the performance of the other players, the Women's Candidates, and Erwin's plans for 2024. I always love to hear Erwin's perspective, and discussing this tournament was not an exception. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Check out what they have to offer, and if you sign up for Chessable Pro (as you should), use this link to help support Perpeutal Chess: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0;00- Upcoming events and info: Chess in the Schools Poker Fundraiser; https://secure.givelively.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-inc/chess-in-the-schools-poker-night-fundraiser National Open/Las Vegas Chess Festival Info: https://www.vegaschessfestival.com/national-open/ 4:30- GM Erwin L'Ami joins me! What does he think made this tournament was so compelling?  10:00- How surprised was Erwin by Gukesh's performance? What should we expect from him from here?  18;30- Patreon mailbag quesiton: “How can Caruana recover from his devastaiting loss to Nepo? “  .27:00- What did Erwin think of Nepo's performance? 29:30- Where does Nakamura go from here? Will this be his last Candidates?  38:00- What went wrong for GM Alireza Firouzja?  43:00 What are Erwin's thoughts on Pragganandhaa's performance?  46:00- What were Erwin's thoughts on the Women's Candidates?  49:00- Where might the World Championship be held? Would it help or hurt Gukesh if it were in India?  53:00- Who does Erwin think would be the favorite in Gukesh vs. Ding? Mentioned: Gotham City Podcast with GM Gukesh  57:00 Does the format for the Candidates or Candidates qualification need to be changed?  Mentioned: IM Greg Shahade's blog post  1:08:00- What are Erwin's remaining 2024 plans?  Thanks as always to GM Erwin L'ami for providing his perspective!  If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corporal Virginia Doppler (Jan Caruana) describes her experience finding old General Honeycut dead. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

After his mother was killed by a car bomb in 2017, Paul Caruana Galizia became a journalist and has since won several honours and awards for his reporting, including the Orwell Prize special award. The assassination of his mother Daphne Caruana Galizia – a Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist best known for her investigation of the Panama Papers – and subsequent investigation, is the subject of his book ‘A Death in Malta: An assassination and family's quest for justice.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Caruana is a former corporate marketer turned entrepreneur who specializes in helping people create indoor play spaces as physical brick and mortar businesses. With a background in business and economics, Michele opened two indoor playground locations and operated them for almost six years before selling them. She now dedicates herself full-time to sharing her knowledge and experience through her course, Play Cafe Academy, and her YouTube channel and podcast, The Profitable Play Podcast.In this conversation, Michele shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful business owner in the indoor playground industry. She discusses the differences between physical and online businesses, highlighting the challenges and rewards of each. She emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions when starting a brick and mortar business and offers valuable insights into funding, location selection, and team management. She also addresses the common misconceptions teachers have when transitioning into the business world and provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs!Connect with Michele Caruana:Michele Caruana is a business strategist, coach, and online educator in the family entertainment and indoor play industry. After owning her own indoor playground locations for over 5 years before selling, Michele now helps people launch and operate their indoor playground or family entertainment centers with more joy and ease through simple and streamlined systems, templates, processes, and training. She does this through her online courses, Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel, and Profitable Play Podcast. Michele is also a wife and a mother of two young boys and is passionate about helping other parent entrepreneurs create their own unique dream businesses that truly serve their families and impact their communities for the better.Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profitable-play-podcast/id1604289396Website: http://www.michelecaruana.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy?sub_confirmation=1Key Takeaways:(02:45) Transitioning from a corporate job to opening a brick and mortar(05:25) Lack of information and support in the play cafe industry(09:00) Challenges of running a brick and mortar business(15:30) Comparing the cost of running a physical business vs. an online business(21:35) Benefits of starting small and avoiding financial devastation(30:30) The appeal of the indoor playground industry to teachers(35:45) The misconception that indoor playground owners spend most of their time with kids(41:20) Asking for help and hiring experts(45:25) Overcoming perfectionism and providing value to othersConnect With Heather:https://teacherbiz.com/about/https://instagram.com/teacherbiz

Paul Caruana Galizia became a reporter after his mother Daphne was assassinated and since then has won a British Journalism Award, a Media Excellence Award from the Association of International Broadcasters, a silver medal at the British Podcast Awards, and a bronze medal at the Radio Academy ARIAs. With his two brothers, he won a Magnitsky Human Rights Award and an Anderson-Norman-Lucas Award for. His book A Death in Malta is a spellbinding account of the shocking murder of his muckraking mother and the search for justice that has reverberated far beyond their tiny homeland. With thanks for your support for 5x15 online! Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way Podcast, I'm joined by Michele Caruana, an online educator in the indoor play industry. This mom of two ran her own indoor play place for more than five years, and now she's sharing some of the benefits of incorporating play facilities into our homeschool experience: Regular visits to indoor play places for classes or for scheduled play can help provide built-in structure for your homeschool day. Indoor play cafes can serve as a hub for building homeschool community, both for kids and parents alike. For the go-getter parents with an entrepreneurial spirit, indoor play places can be a fantastic business opportunity! Follow Michele Caruana/Play Cafe Academy: YouTube | Podcast | Instagram Interested in opening an indoor play facility in your community? Attend Michele's FREE class! Register Here Play cafes mentioned in this episode: Project Play Discovery Museum | Hurst, Texas MY Play Café | Kansas City, Missouri Spirited Play Labs | Bay Area (Northern California) ********* Additional Resources from Elan: Get started homeschooling with the Homeschool Beginner Checklist! Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch! | Homeschool Learning Resources | Instagram ********* If you've found this podcast helpful, please leave me a review!

Stephen Sackur speaks to Paul Caruana Galizia whose mother Daphne was a journalist in Malta, and was assassinated for exposing endemic corruption and sleaze. Six years on have Daphne's family won their fight for accountability and justice?

The journalist Paul Caruana Galizia talks about his mother Daphne Caruana Galizia, a campaigning journalist in Malta who was assassinated by car bomb in October 2017; her family have campaigned for years for justice for their mother, the subject of his book ‘A Death in Malta: An Assassination and a Family's Quest for Justice'

Cliff Cardinal, Eric Peterson, and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

The majority of the Maltese who come to Australia left Malta and Gozo after World War II because of the poor economic and social conditions on the Maltese Islands, with over 66,000 leaving the country between 1946 and 1970. Maltese Australian historian and researcher Mark Caruana talks about the Maltese immigrants who came to Australia post-war years. - Il-maġġoranza tal-Maltin u Għawdxin li ġew l-Awstralja ħallew Malta u Għawdex wara t-tieni Gwerra Dinjija, minħabba l-kundizzjonijiet soċjali u ekonomiċi li ħalliet il-gwerra. Aktar minn 66,000 persuna waslu l-Awstralja bejn l-1946 u l-1970. Ir-riċerkatur tal-istorja tal-Maltin fl-Awstralja, is-Sur Mark Caruana, jitkellem dwar il-Maltin li ġew l-Awstralja wara s-snin tal-gwerra.

Trying to figure out what is going on in a television series when you haven't watched 1.5 season of the show is really tricky, so we've got comedian/writer Gemma Caruana with us this week to help us out.!We watched Season 2, episode 5 of Netflix's "Bloodline" - the second episode we have watched of this series.The guy who was dealing the drugs has gotten out of trouble because Velma from Scooby Doo is a lawyer. The emo kid is probably Ben Mendelsohn's son. Sissy Spacek is still dealing with the shower problem from the last time we saw her in this series. John Leguizamo plays the same guy as the last episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Caruana is the owner of and primary supervisor at Bethesda Counseling Services in Bethesda, MD. She was born and raised in Madrid, Spain and has been living in the US since 2006. Almost 20 years later, she is a mom of 4, married for almost 10 years and is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, although she retired as a therapist a year ago and now devotes her time to running her group practice. She has a wonderful team of 20 therapists that offer individual and family therapy to couples, children and families.Learn more about Julia and her work:https://bethesdacounselingservices.com/https://bethesdacounselingservices.com/flower-girls-seeds-of-friendship/Follow the practice on social media:https://www.instagram.com/bethesdacounselingservices/https://www.facebook.com/bethesdacounselingservicesConsider making a donatation to those affected by Hurricane Idaliahttps://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricaneidalia.html/*LOCAL LISTENERS*Sarah Boone's Mental Health Hiking group starts this September! Learn more at:https://www.sarahboonecounseling.com/retreatsworkshops--Get in touch by sending a message to robinsmithshow@gmail.com or by calling the hotline at +1 (301) 458-0883Listeners of The Robin Smith Show can now become a supporter on Patreonpatreon.com/therobinsmithshowJoin Team Robley on Kiva and help expand financial access to underserved communities

The first Maltese to arrive in Australia were convicts, transported in the 1810s for deserting their British regiments when Malta was then a British colony. The first free settler was Antonio Azzopardi, who arrived in Melbourne in 1837 and became a successful businessman. Maltese Australian historian and researcher Mark Caruana talks about some of the early prominent Maltese free settlers in Australia. - L-ewwel Maltin li waslu fl-Awstralja nġiebu hawnhekk bħala kastig talli ħallew ir-reġimenti Brittaniċi fis-snin ta' wara l-1810 meta Malta kienet kolonja Ingliża. L-ewwel persuna magħrufa li ssetiljat minn jeddha fl-Awstralja kien Antonio Azzopardi, li wasal Melbourne fl-1837 u rnexxa ħafna fin-negozju. Mark Caruana riċerkatur tal-istorja tal-Maltin fl-Awstralja jitkellem ma' Joe Axiaq dwar xi wħud mill-ewwel Maltin fl-Awstralja li baqgħu magħrufa.

As part of the Transcendence and Transformation initiative, the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School is proud to announce its first ever podcast. Pop Apocalypse explores the mystical and the mythic, the paranormal and the psychedelic in popular culture. The show features interviews with musicians, artists, and writers about how their spiritual experiences and practices inform their work. We also explore the mythological universes in film and fiction with show-runners, writers, and directors. These candid, first-person reflections will be complemented by interviews with scholars who situate these artistic products in the study of mysticism and esotericism. Together, the podcast offers descriptive, interpretive, and theoretical scholarship on religion and popular culture in real-time that will be of interest to scholars and laypersons alike. Hosted by Matthew J. Dillon, postdoctoral fellow at the CSWR, in conversation with Laurence Caruana. A full transcript can be found online: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/news/2023/05/15/audio-pop-apocalypse-psychedelic-gnosis-and-imaginal-double-laurence-caruana Learn more: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/

Jo Caruana is the founder and CEO of the Finesse Group. The Group's various arms work together to finesse every aspect of the client journey - from Storybrand messaging, content, PR and communications, to customer care training and business etiquette. Jo is a passionate supporter of business - and especially small businesses or those that bring something positive to the world. She is never happier than when strategising with her (95% female!) team and other key collaborators on how to help a small business get to the next level. Jo lives on a canal boat in England with her husband and two dogs, Pip and Kevin. She loves any excuse for food, time with friends, and regular trips to the theatre. Jo is also a writer, editor, actress, and presenter. Connect with Jo on social media @jocaruana  @byfinessegroup  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-caruana-content/ Want some of Jo's great advice? Download her freebie here https://byfinessegroup.com/guestingguide/⁠ The Impatient Entrepreneur's links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod Online www.theimpatiententreprenerpod.com Connect with us https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-cockerell/message

Gaetano's mission is to help entrepreneurs and marketers leverage word of mouth to acquire leads for their businesses. Through his innovative strategies and keen marketing insights, Gaetano has revolutionized the world of referral marketing and set a new standard for the industry. Connect with Gaetano Caruana:Website: https://www.earlyparrot.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaetano.caruana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaetanocaruana TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152 Partner Links -- We use these apps and get amazing results and huge time savings too!Design tool: Canva Pro: Create Stunning Design in Minutes!Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.appSimplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.comZoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews. Zoom.usAcuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com

Il mio NUOVO libro "La dura vita del dittatore": https://amzn.to/3BLc2FlUn ringraziamento enorme al collaboratore, storico e giornalista, Paolo Arigotti per la fase di fact checking e scriptaggio dell'episodio. Per informazioni su Paolo:Youtube https://bit.ly/3adusljFacebook.com/paoloarigottiInstagram paolo_arigotti_writerFonti per questo episodio su Malta:www.limesonline.com/cartaceo/chi-ha-perso-maltafinanza.repubblica.it/MacroEconomia/MTwww.ispionline.it/it/rassegna-stampa/immigrazione-laccordo-raggiunto-a-maltadifesaonline.it/news-forze-armate/storia/26-luglio-1941-–-attacco-alla-fortezza-di-maltait.insideover.com/economia/il-boom-economico-di-malta-tra-luci-e-molte-ombre.htmlDaphne Caruana Galizia, Di' la verità anche se la tua voce trema, Bompiani, 2019The Malta Connection: A Corrupting Island in a “Corrupting Sea”? di Luca Raineri daphnecaruanagalizia.comwww.repubblica.it/esteri/2020/01/12/news/l_avvocato_robert_abela_eletto_primo_ministro_di_malta-245545638/it.euronews.com/2022/10/14/omicidio-di-daphne-caruana-galizia-i-fratelli-sicari-condannati-a-40-anni-di-carcerewww.internazionale.it/festival/protagonisti/matthew-caruana-galiziait.insideover.com/migrazioni/ecco-come-malta-affronta-il-problema-immigrazione.htmlwww.avvenire.it/attualita/pagine/migranti-la-denuncia-di-msfwww.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/20/we-give-you-30-minutes-malta-turns-migrant-boat-away-with-directions-to-italywww.corrieredimalta.com/dall-italia/mafia-la-relazione-della-dia-svela-i-legami-tra-la-malavita-italiana-e-malta/www.coe.int/it/web/portal/-/commissioner-s-report-on-malta-reforms-needed-to-safeguard-journalists-protect-refugees-and-migrants-and-strengthen-women-s-rightsansa.it/europa/notizie/rubriche/altrenews/2022/09/29/ue-deferisce-malta-a-corte-giustizia-per-passaporti-doro_4acdf308-4be0-40e2-9f68-4c4ead562e37.htmlrepubblica.it/esteri/2018/04/18/news/daphne_caruana_galizia_daphne_project_malta_la_valletta_henley_partners-194219157

Traveling around the world is an incredible way to gain a sense of adventure, learn about different cultures, meet new people, and create memories that will last a lifetime. However, as we travel to explore different ecosystems and communities, it is important to also be mindful of the impact that tourism has in these places. Today, we are honored to welcome Bianca Caruana, an Australian-Maltese author, blogger, and podcast host specializing in stories that ignite thoughts surrounding compassion, ethics and sustainability. Join us on an engaging discussion about ethical tourism and how to improve mental health with mindful travelling practices. Check out Bianca's blog, The Altruistic Traveller, here: https://thealtruistictraveller.com/blog/author/admin/ Learn about Bianca's new memoir, Soul Truth, here: https://thealtruistictraveller.com/blog/soul-truth-updates-about-biancas-new-memoir/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnon/message

This week's return guest is the always entertaining and informative, GM Ben Finegold. Ben is a popular Twitch Streamer and YouTuber who has just released his first Chessable course, Starting out with 1. D4. Ben is always among my favorites to interview because he offers a unique blend of entertaining stories, hot-takes on top level chess and improvement advice. This episode is no exception, as Ben discusses the status of his OTB retirement,  whether Magnus Carlsen's best OTB days are behind him, the resurgence of Hikaru and Fabiano, and why doing a course on 1. D4 was an easy choice for him. You can find a full list of topics discussed below, as well as timestamps.  0:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com!  Get Ben's new Course Starting out with 1.d4 here: https://www.chessable.com/course/156667 You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/  0:03- Patreon mailbag question: “Does Ben ever regret pursuing chess, or think that adult amateurs should not devote so much energy to it?” Mentioned: IM Stuart Rachels, GM Patrick Wolff, Stuart Leaf  0:08- Is Ben having any second thoughts about retiring from OTB chess?  Mentioned: The National Open  11:30- Patreon mailbag question: “What is Ben's advice for amateurs who want to improve at chess?”  17:30- How does Ben think back on the four years he was covering lots of events for US Chess in Europe in the 1990s?  Mentioned: Chess Life Magazine Archive, Kasparov-Karpov 1991 22:00- Ben shares more memories from the 1988 World Chess Festival  Mentioned: Ray Stone, Fred Lindsay, GM Jonathan Speelman, GM Valery Salov, GM Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ivanchuk-Kasparov Linares 1991, Linares, Linares  30:00- Ben's updated thoughts on the Magnus-Niemann controversy 33:00- Why did Ben decide to do a course on 1. D4 ?  42:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Does Ben have a refutation to Marc Esserman's refutation of Finegold's line in the Mayhem in the Morra book and Chessable course?” 47:00- We discuss Norway Chess and whether Ben is surprised by GM Fabiano's Caruana's resurgence.  48:00- Has Magnus peaked? Mentioned: GM Alex Fishbein, GM Dmitri Gurevich, GM Eric Lobron  50:00- How does Hikaru stay so strong?  52:00- Which junior has the best chance of being World Champion?  55:00- Ben's wife Karen won a seat to the World Series of Poker Main Event! Will Ben go? Will he play poker?  57:00- Other summer plans  Mentioned: Episode 292: Adult Improver Interview with Karen Boyd  58:00- Thanks, as always,  to Ben for joining the pod! Here are the links to keep up with him.  Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/itsbenandkaren YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/c/GMBenjaminFinegold Chessable Course https://www.chessable.com/starting-out-with-1d4/course/156667/ Chessable Course and Master Class Bundle- https://www.chessable.com/starting-out-with-1-d4-queen-s-gambit-fundamentals-masterclass/course/182439/   If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Caruana shares the importance of having uncomfortable conversations.Full Episode Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7B4Gvb4jPY4ApTWudYji0X?si=zp31TfC3S-KhXCieRPLJAwMatthew Caruana Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mattshares/The Betar Project InstagramInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/#thebetarproject #tbpSupport the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube

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Breaking Social made its big debut at the CPH:DOX International Film Festival, but the conversation is far from over. In this gripping episode, Fredrik sits down with Matthew Caruana Galizia, an investigative journalist who has spent years taking on ultra-wealthy people and corporations to uncover corruption. As the creator of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, Matthew fights for justice for his mother, a Maltese journalist who was assassinated in 2017.Matthew shares the story of how he and his colleagues made the decision to pursue this dangerous work, despite the risks. He explains how these corporations intentionally create confusing networks to mask their corruption, and the grave dangers journalists face when they try to expose the truth.Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the critical role of investigative journalists in holding the powerful accountable, and the sacrifices they make in the name of the truth. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand from a hero of Breaking Social and learn more about Matthew's ongoing fight against corruption.Support the show

This week we are joined by Matthew Caruana. In this episode, Matt shares his powerful story of resilience and how he at 16 years old attempted suicide and severed his spinal cord, becoming a paraplegic. Despite the challenges he has faced through his injury Matt has come to find meaning in his life. We also discussed the importance of having conversations about mental health and reaching out to support others. Remember, the challenges we face are there for a reason, to teach us valuable lessons and make us stronger. It's up to us to choose the meaning we give things and make the most of our time here.Topics:1. Matt's personal story of attempting suicide, becoming a paraplegic, and finding strength and meaning in their experiences.2. The importance of expressing emotions and listening to others without judgment.3. How challenges and struggles can make us stronger and teach us important lessons to pass on to others.4. The meaning of life and the importance of giving meaning to our experiences.5. The need to have conversations about mental health and suicide prevention, even if it is uncomfortable, in order to support others and potentially prevent tragedy.Matthew Caruana Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mattshares/The Betar Project InstagramInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/Support the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube

This week on Perpetual Chess we catch up with GM Cristian Chirila. A former Romanian youth champion, GM Chirila is now based in Missouri and has many roles in the chess world including commentator for the Grand Chess Tour, coach of the St. Louis University Chess Team, and co-host, with GM Fabiano Caruana, of the C-Squared podcast. On C Squared, GM's Chirila and Caruana are often joined by prominent guests to discuss top-level chess news. The podcast is highlighted by its excellent production and has quickly found a large audience. In our interview, we discuss the origins of and future plans for C Squared. We also touch on World Championships, past and present, Cristian's OTB game and lots more. We also briefly talk about the sexual assault allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez although, to hear Cristian and Fabiano's full thoughts, one should listen to the latest episode of C Squared. The notes to topics discussed can be found below.  Episode recorded February 28, 2023 0:00- Brief addendum regarding the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez (Recorded March 9, 2023) 04:00- Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsor, Chessable.com! Check out their latest courses here:  https://www.chessable.com/courses/#!/new 05:00- Cristian joins! What lessons has Cristian learned from launching the C Squared Podcast?  Mentioned: Episode 47 with GM Cristian Chirila   15:00- Patreon mailbag question:” Do Chirila and Caruana have a long-term vision for C Squared?”  Ben Johnson | creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon 18:00- Is Cristian surprised by how forthcoming Fabiano has been on the podcast?  20:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Cristian worry that professionally collaborating with Fabiano could impact their friendship?  24:00- Cristian discusses C-Squared's plans for the World Championship and his own thoughts on the Ding-Nepo match 29:00- Cristian discusses his experience of working as one of Fabiano's seconds during the World Championship match.  34:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Were there moments in the 2018 World Championship where Cristian thought Fabiano would take the lead in the match?”  41:00- What was your day-to-day life like as a second during the match in London?  46:00- Patreon mailbag question:” Does Cristian think we will continue to see Rapid and Blitz elevated over classical chess?”  51:00- Cristian discusses his recent OTB tournament and upcoming plans.  57:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What is Cristian's role as head coach of the University of Missouri?”  1:03:00- We discuss the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez (recorded February 28)  1:08:00- Cristian discusses his upcoming tournament plans  Thanks to Cristian for joining the show!  You can subscribe to C-Squared here: https://www.youtube.com/@csqpod If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: Ben Johnson | creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Cosmic Curiosities! Today is such a powerful episode and message of hope! I am joined by humanitarian and international speaker - Matt Caruana, who shares his inspiring story about transforming his life after becoming a paraplegic after a suicide attempt at 16 years old and how he is now inspiring meaningful change in people's lives. *Trigger Warning - Suicide is mentioned in this episode* About Matt: Matt unintentionally became an international speaker after becoming a paraplegic when he attempted suicide at 16. Now he is best known for his humanitarian work surrounding suicide prevention, resilience and mental health. His initiatives have been featured on 7 News, ABC, SBS, Channel 9, The Daily Telegraph and many other media sources while bringing him two separate (NSW) state-wide awards. Website: Matt Caruana IG: Matthew Caruana (@mattshares) To find out more about Cosmic Curiosities or how to work with Elle, visit https://elleembers.com/ or on IG @elle.embers

Preaching for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Crystal Caruana Sullivan offers a reflection on our relationship to God's law and our journey of discipleship: "A 'rule book' may work as a moral guide for a three-year-old. But we need something more than the prescriptive starting point or set of rules or list of laws. We need Jesus. We need Jesus, who takes us deeper into the mystery of God's wisdom – who invites us to go deeper into the heart of God as we live into God's kingdom. And this is the harder route – because it requires that we choose – each and every day – to surrender our complicated opinions and relationship with the law – and to trust in God, to show us how to follow. " Crystal Sullivan lives in Dayton, OH and has served as the Executive Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Dayton, A Catholic Marianist university, since 2011. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Weston Jesuit School of Theology, bachelors in Religious Studies and Biology from Kalamazoo College, and is a certified Campus Minister and Marianist Educational Associate. Crystal is a Lay Marianist and a member of the Micah Theotokos community. Crystal and her spouse David have two adult children. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02122023 to learn more about Crystal, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Sharjil Rasool, Kris Siddiqi, and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

We are back with another Tata Steel focused bonus pod. As we recorded the venerable tournament has 3 rounds left and has been filled with beautiful games and fascinating storylines. We are re-joined by renowned author/ Chessable author, FM Michiel Abeln to assess what we have seen so far. Timestamps of topics and players discussed are below.  0:00- What has struck Michiel about the first 10 rounds of the Masters tournament?  06:00- We briefly discuss the Challengers section.  09:00- We discuss the performance of the players one by one, beginning with GM Vincent Keymer 14:30- GM Arjun Erigaisi  16:00- GM Jorden van Foreest 18:45- GM Parham Maghsoodloo  23:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. 25:00- GM Gukesh  Mentioned: Vanessa West's Recap of Round 10 for Chess.com 32:00- GM Ding Liren  35:00- GM Praggnanandhaa 38:00- Rapport, Caruana and Aronian  Mentioned: Erigaisi-Rapport 2023, Caruana-Carlsen 2023 46:00- GM Wesley So  47:00- GM Magnus Carlsen  51:00- GM Anish Giri  53:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 55:00- Anish Giri continued… 59:00- Finally… GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov 1:05:00- Michiel's closing thoughts Thanks again to Michiel for joining us from the Netherlands. Here is how to keep up with his work: Twitter- https://twitter.com/MichielAbeln His Book- The Anand Files His Chessable Courses- Trompowsky Simplified- https://www.chessable.com/the-trompowsky-simplified/course/134623/ The Leningrad Dutch-  https://www.chessable.com/leningrad-dutch-an-uncompromising-attacking-opening/course/72081/ If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Toby sits down with vocalist Vinny Caruana. They chat about Long Island, getting into music early, being sXe young, Movielife being his first band, the milestone of getting on Revelation Records, Drive Thru records, Atticus, breaking up at the height of the band, joining Head Automatica, starting I Am The Avalanche, breaking edge, mushrooms, touring, Constant Elevation, solo stuff, hip hop and what he's up to currently. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit us at https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance Please visit our sponsors! Athletic Greens https://athleticgreens.com/oloc Caddis https://caddislife.com/toby10 Removery https://removery.com code TOBYH2O Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/toby

Episode #253.  About Michele Caruana:Michele Caruana, on her main course and coaching platform, helps business owners launch and operate indoor playgrounds or family entertainment centers with more joy and ease through simple and streamlined systems, templates, processes, and training. She is also passionate about sharing her online business processes and marketing strategies with other industry experts looking to launch their own online courses or coaching platforms just as she has done with Profitable Play.Connect with Michele CaruanaWebsiteFacebookFavorite Quotes“It's important to play to your size, use your small size as an advantage, but also be receptive to growth and say, “Okay, my business looks different now and that means that my relationship with my community needs to look a little bit different.” And that's okay. We need to give ourselves permission to grow like that.”“As business owners, a really important takeaway is that it's okay if you put something out there and it doesn't hit the way you expected the first time. But as long as you are receptive to that feedback, as long as it's in a healthy way, and you still have those boundaries, if you listen to what your fans, or your audience, or your subscribers, or customers are saying, and make those changes, you can re-release content, you can pivot, you can change your strategy.”“You are not just putting out content to put out content or creating courses and offers just for the sake of doing it. You need to be really intentional and strategic, and a lot of that comes from seeing what's worked, and more importantly, what hasn't worked for you in the past.”In This Episode You'll Learn:How Taylor Swift is a marketing mastermindTaylor's album launches and what you can learn from them as a business ownerEngaging with your business community but also set boundaries the Taylor Swift wayBeing intentional with your merch, offers, sale, promotion, or customer incentivesEaster eggs in the business worldHow to apply Taylor Swift's strategies to your businessMentioned on the Show:Say Yes to the DressLove After LockupLove the show? Then why don't you:Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show.Tag us on Instagram @go.to.gal or Jaclyn @jaclyn_mellone and let us know what you think or what and who you'd want to hear on the show!Want to become a Gal Pal? Head on over to this link to Become a Go-To Gal Podcast Insider

This week we are joined by trainer, author and 6 time New Jersey state chess champion, IM Dean Ippolito. Dean has been an accomplished active player for decades, and a major theme of our conversation is the increasingly unforgiving nature of modern competitive chess. As Dean explains, players at all ages and levels are better prepared and more skilled than ever before. Competing with them is a challenge, but Dean relishes the opportunity to put his best foot forward and shares helpful advice for players of all levels who are looking to do the same. Dean was a lifelong New Jersey resident who recently relocated to Charlotte, in part to compete in events at the Charlotte Chess Center. Most recently, Dean played in the star-studded US Masters tournament. We also discuss Dean's new book, Tricks, Tactics, and Tips in the Chess Opening: Practical Lessons for Ambitious Improvers. The book draws on Dean's decades of teaching experience and is a good choice for scholastic players and amateurs rated below 1500 or so. Lastly, Dean shares some fun stories from his years of high-level chess. As an accomplished veteran of the US Chess scene, Dean has seen the rise of Nakamura and Caruana and many others, and in his extensive chess travels, he has had memorable games against some world class competitors . You can find timestamps of topics discussed below.  0:00- You can subscribe to my free weekly chess news round up, the Perpetual Chess linkfest here: https://benjohnson.substack.com 1:00- Dean reflects on the ups and downs of his chess career as it relates to his ratings up and downs, which translates to good universal advice for OTB players.  10:00- What would it take for Dean to become a Grandmaster?  Mentioned: Episode 249 with Dr. Mark Glickman (Ratings Discussion) 15:00- What has Dean observed about adults sometimes losing interest in competitive chess?  20:00- What adjustments has Dean made for modern tournament chess?  Mentioned: The Woodpecker Method  34:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 36:00- What was the US Masters and North Carolina Open like in Charlotte?  Mentioned: FM James Canty, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, GM Aman Hambleton, GM Daniel Naroditsky  45:00- What training will Dean do to try to earn the GM title?  55:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 56:00- Why write a chess book? Mentioned: The Art of Attack in Chess, Get the E-Book here 1:04:00 - Dean has decades of experience running chess clubs/academies. What advice does he give to those thinking of opening one?  1:11:00- What are Dean's favorite chess memories?  Mentioned: Ippolito-Sasrikan 2017, Morozevich-Ippolito 1997, GM Awonder Liang, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Parimarjan Negi  1:29:00- Thanks to Dean for joining me! Here is how to reach him: Email- Dean at deanofchess dot com Book- Tricks, Tactics, and Tips in the Chess Opening: Practical Lessons for Ambitious Improvers.  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/deanofchess/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/deanofchess?lang=en Webpage- https://www.deanofchess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristian & Fabiano do a live stream discussing all the hot topics of the day. We first start by catching up with Fabiano's recent success in St. Louis, and move on to address the recent developments in the Carlsen & Niemann cheating drama. Enjoy!Video was recorded live on 9.21.2022

Miguel Rivas, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford