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Ryan Dawson joins Ryan Gable to talk Biblical history, mythology, and theology, and how they relate to current events. https://www.ryandawson.org*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, subscribe below. 

Peter Berkowitz reflects on the 30th anniversary of Alan Sokal's famous academic hoax, which exposed the intellectual decline within higher education humanities. Berkowitz critiques contemporary humanities departments for their ideological hypocrisy: professors claim objective truth is subjective while simultaneously insisting that their own political claims are absolute truths. He references a report from Vanderbilt and Washington University confirming that significant contingents of humanities faculty in core disciplines subordinate scholarship to political activism. Finally, Berkowitz notes that this progressive ideological capture is concentrated among college-educated voters in elite university towns, warning that treating education as political indoctrination severely perverts liberal education. (2)

Good Vibe Tribe: Contemporary Climate Gallery full 354 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:35 +0000 e7XB7DIsp53Ff2zSoiQvjvhxiDnSrvKQ society & culture Karson & Kennedy society & culture Good Vibe Tribe: Contemporary Climate Gallery Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

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Intro Song – Brandon Santini, "Help Me With The Blues", This Time Another Year, 2013 First Set - Charlie Musselwhite, "The Blues Overtook Me", Ace Of Harps, 1990 Dennis Gruenling w/ The Nick Moss Band, "Get Your Back Into It", Get Your Back Into It, 2023 Bob Corritore & Friends (w/ Sugaray Rayford), "Big Mama's Soul Food", Spider In My Stew, 2021 Second Set - Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, "Contemporary", Contemporary Mikey Junior, "Silo Yo", Blues In The Barn Volume 1 The Delta Sonics, "Boogie Woogie Baby", Live At Lincoln's, 2011 Third Set - Jason Ricci & New Blood, "Baked Potato", Behind The Veil Kurt Crandall, "Boogy Fool", Get Wrong With Me, 2009 Billy Branch And The Sons Of Blues, "Roller Coaster", Roots And Branches-The Songs Of Little Walter, 2019 Fourth Set - Sugar Ray And The Bluetones, "Two Hundred Dollars Lon", Seeing Is Believing Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos, "Zydeco Razzle", Papa's Mojo's Roadhouse, 2006 The Nighthawks, "Walkin' After Midnight", Back Porch Party The Billy Gibson Band, "Down Home", The Billy Gibson Band

Ackerley Prymek & Turner, Fuubutsushi, Harrington Jaffe & Shiroishi; Max Jaffe, Shane Sato, Alexander Noice, Black Nile, Gretchen Parlato, Inara George, aja monet, Kris Tiner & Cathlene Pineda, JABFUNG, The Worst Pop Band Ever, Brad Goode Quintet, Austin Di Pietro, Zen Zadravec, Nduduzo Makhathini, Asher GamedzePlaylist: Jessica Ackerley, Chaz Prymek, Nick Turner - Silhouettes Surround UsFuubutsushi, featuring Patrick Shirioishi, Matthew Sage, Chaz Prymek, Chris Jusell - Blue RoseDave Harrington, Max Jaffe, Patrick Shiroishi - Fractal HashMax Jaffe, featuring Logan Kane, Jeff Parker & Daniel Rotem - In GreenShane Sato, featuring Braxton Cook - SurflinerAlexander Noice - Third CorsoBlack Nile - ExposureGretchen Parlato, featuring Robert Glasper - RainbowInara George - New Bluesaja monet - working class musiciansKris Tiner & Cathlene Pineda - Wheeler SongJabFung, featuring Adam O'Farrill, Luis Deniz, Rafael Zaldivar, Julian Anderson-Bowes, Anthony Fung - Future TenseThe Worst Pop Band Ever - Space ForceBrad Goode Quintet - Lover ManAustin Di Pietro - HangtetZen Zadravec Quintet - Seeking SpiritNduduzo Makhathini - UnembezaAsher Gamedze - Of The Fire

Cultural Manifesto can now be heard across Northwest Indiana. To celebrate the show's arrival on 89.1, Kyle Long revisits his coverage of two of Northwest Indiana's most critically acclaimed contemporary musicians, Omar Apollo from Hobart and Llin from Gary.

Hour 3 for 8/11/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss the Cold War and the horrors of the Soviet Union (1:00), the generational divine in memory of communism (13:52), the appeal of socialism (16:42), and resentment (23:57). Then, Dr. Deborah Savage covers the partisan divine between the sexes (29:55), feminism (41:24), and how women are characterized (46:23). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDallas

Hour 3 for 8/10/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the rise of socialism in the US, and Kengor's new article Meet America’s New Un-Americans… the DSA (1:10). Topics: school brainwashing (16:09), revolutionary spirit (19:10), union paychecks (27:56), I'm worried about the right, too (30:45), Constitutional questions (34:42), Catholic Church (36:31), voting age (44:02), and buying stock (46:33). Link: https://spectator.org/paul-kengor-meet-americas-new-un-americans-the-dsa/

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Lectionary: 414 The Saint of the day is Saint Clare of Assisi Saint Clare of Assisi's Story One of the more sugary movies made about Francis of Assisi pictures Clare as a golden-haired beauty floating through sun-drenched fields, a sort of one-woman counterpart to the new Franciscan Order. The beginning of her religious life was indeed movie material. Having refused to marry at 15, Clare of Assisi was moved by the dynamic preaching of Francis. He became her lifelong friend and spiritual guide. At 18, Clare of Assisi escaped from her father's home one night, was met on the road by friars carrying torches, and in the poor little chapel called the Portiuncula received a rough woolen habit, exchanged her jeweled belt for a common rope with knots in it, and sacrificed her long tresses to Francis' scissors. He placed her in a Benedictine convent, which her father and uncles immediately stormed in rage. Clare clung to the altar of the church, threw aside her veil to show her cropped hair, and remained adamant. Sixteen days later her sister Agnes joined her. Others came. They lived a simple life of great poverty, austerity, and complete seclusion from the world, according to a Rule which Francis gave them as a Second Order. At age 21, Francis obliged Clare under obedience to accept the office of abbess, one she exercised until her death. The Poor Ladies went barefoot, slept on the ground, ate no meat, and observed almost complete silence. Later Clare, like Francis, persuaded her sisters to moderate this rigor: “Our bodies are not made of brass.” The greatest emphasis, of course, was on gospel poverty. They possessed no property, even in common, subsisting on daily contributions. When even the pope tried to persuade Clare to mitigate this practice, she showed her characteristic firmness: “I need to be absolved from my sins, but I do not wish to be absolved from the obligation of following Jesus Christ.” Contemporary accounts glow with admiration of Saint Clare of Assisi's life in the convent of San Damiano in Assisi. She served the sick and washed the feet of the begging nuns. She came from prayer, it was said, with her face so shining it dazzled those about her. She suffered serious illness for the last 27 years of her life. Her influence was such that popes, cardinals, and bishops often came to consult her—Clare herself never left the walls of San Damiano. Francis always remained her great friend and inspiration. Saint Clare of Assisi was always obedient to his will and to the great ideal of gospel life which he was making real. A well-known story concerns her prayer and trust. Saint Clare of Assisi had the Blessed Sacrament placed on the walls of the convent when it faced attack by invading Saracens. “Does it please you, O God, to deliver into the hands of these beasts the defenseless children I have nourished with your love? I beseech you, dear Lord, protect these whom I am now unable to protect.” To her sisters she said, “Don't be afraid. Trust in Jesus.” The Saracens fled. Reflection The 41 years of Clare's religious life are scenarios of sanctity: an indomitable resolve to lead the simple, literal gospel life as Francis taught her; courageous resistance to the ever-present pressure to dilute the ideal; a passion for poverty and humility; an ardent life of prayer; and a generous concern for her sisters.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAPs) have evolved from a controversial adjunct to ACL reconstruction into an increasingly evidence-supported tool for managing rotational instability and reducing graft failure in appropriately selected patients.In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Drs. Henry Ellis and Bonnie Gregory join us live from the AOSSM Annual Meeting to discuss where lateral augmentation fits in modern ACL management. They explore the evidence behind lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), patient selection and indications, potential complications, LET versus anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR), surgical technique, fixation strategies, and rehabilitation considerations.The conversation also highlights the Arthrex Knee FiberTak system, including how an all-suture anchor platform may address some of the limitations of traditional LET fixation.Key Topics DiscussedWhy add a lateral augmentation procedure to ACL reconstruction?Evidence demonstrating reduced ACL graft rupture and improved rotational stabilityThe role of LEAP in high-risk primary ACL reconstruction and revision ACL surgeryImpact on return to sport and pre-injury level of playEmerging evidence supporting the cost-effectiveness of LETUnderstanding the potential downsidesLateral-sided pain and hardware irritationHematoma and need for hardware removalEarly quadriceps weaknessConcerns regarding over-constraint and long-term degenerative changesWhether adding a lateral procedure meaningfully changes postoperative recoveryWho actually needs a LEAP?Young, active athletesHigh-grade pivot shift or anterior laxityKnee hyperextensionRevision ACL reconstructionAthletes returning to pivoting sportsHamstring autograft ACL reconstructionMultiple coexisting risk factorsChronic ACL deficiency and other emerging indicationsLEAP in elite athletesHow professional team physicians are approaching lateral augmentationCurrent practice patterns in elite and professional sportsThe balance between maximizing graft survivorship and avoiding unnecessary proceduresLET versus ALL reconstructionDifferences in surgical approachClinical outcomes and graft failureRotational stabilityOperative time, cost, and potential complicationsWhy surgeons may favor one technique over the otherModern LET surgical techniqueGraft harvest and preparationRelationship of the graft to the LCLFemoral fixationKnee position during fixationGraft orientation and isometryAvoiding over-constraintImportance of anatomic attachment sitesManagement of the IT band at the conclusion of the procedureSpotlight: Arthrex Knee FiberTakThe episode takes a closer look at the Knee FiberTak platform and its application in lateral augmentation.The guests discuss how an all-suture anchor platform may offer advantages compared with traditional fixation methods, including:Reduced hardware prominenceBone preservationPotentially decreased risk of tunnel convergenceLow-profile fixationErgonomic instrumentation designed specifically for the kneeMultiple fixation configurations for different surgical applicationsThe Knee FiberTak family includes:Double-Knotless AnchorDouble-Knotted AnchorHybrid AnchorInternalBrace AnchorKnee FiberTak ButtonThe discussion explores how surgeons select between different configurations and how a versatile fixation platform can improve efficiency and adaptability in the operating room.Rehab & Return to SportThe episode concludes with a practical discussion of rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction with lateral augmentation.While the addition of a LEAP generally does not dramatically alter standard postoperative restrictions, the guests emphasize several priorities:Regaining full knee extensionRestoring quadriceps strength and activationMonitoring early quadriceps recoveryMaintaining appropriate progression through rehabilitationPreparing the athlete for a safe and successful return to sportSummaryLEAPs are no longer simply a historical technique being revisited. Contemporary evidence suggests that appropriately selected patients—particularly young, high-risk athletes, patients with significant rotational instability, revision ACL cases, and athletes returning to pivoting sports—may benefit from lateral augmentation as part of a comprehensive ACL reconstruction strategy.The challenge for modern sports surgeons is determining who truly benefits, which technique is most appropriate, and how to perform the procedure without introducing unnecessary morbidity or over-constraint.DisclaimerThis episode is sponsored by Arthrex. The discussion includes Arthrex products, including the Knee FiberTak system. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and are intended for educational purposes.

The reticence of Western governments to use Land Forces on operations has been notable of late. Dr Jack Watling, from RUSI in London, talks through the reasons for this, the lessons from Ukraine (and whether these are different from lessons from other theatres), whether both the battlefield is transparent and if dispersion is helping, the strategies being employed by various belligerents, counter C2 warfare (with specific emphasis on the IDF experiences), logistics, the human requirement when technology becomes the driving force, and the reality of Ukrainian drone operations. What emerges from the discussion is that if you want assurance in reaching political goals when undertaking war, you must employ land forces – and you must have the scale to make them effective: doing it on the cheap or on a small scale (ie anything below Army Group) just won't cut it.

Vicar Raebel delivers the message in the Auditorium.

Amid endless wars, authoritarianism, neocolonialism, and displacement, millions are being uprooted, while pervasive uncertainty grips millions more. As the world is remade through what some have described as neo-illiberalism, the very façade of humanitarianism, and indeed the boundaries of who counts as human, is beginning to unravel. Contemporary capitalism, imperialism, and colonial power produce vast populations whose lives are treated as disposable, surplus, or expendable. Yet the social worlds, forms of care, survival practices, and creative capacities of these populations continually exceed such imposed disposability. To understand the present conjuncture, we must attend to the “life-times” of migrants, informal workers, slum dwellers, and other populations rendered surplus by dominant political and economic orders. This episode brings together two scholars whose work has grappled with these questions in profound ways. At the same time, the humanitarian incorporation of displaced populations into conditions of permanent temporariness is not outside history. Refugee camps and other spaces of displacement are complex built environments with their own material, social, and political histories. Using Remaindered Life and Architecture of Migration as heuristics, our guests explore the political imaginaries animated by these influential books and reflect on their relevance to the current conjuncture. In doing so, they situate contemporary forms of displacement, disposability, and humanitarian governance within the enduring palimpsest of colonial pasts.

Lesley Mok, Phillip Golub, Miles Okazaki, George (John Hollenbeck), Nathan Reising, Estuary, Hannah Marks, Lex Korten, Claire Dickson, Zoh Amba, Micah Thomas, Kalia Vandever and Immanuel WilkinsPlaylist: Lesley Mok - berserkPhillip Golub, featuring Anna Webber, Yuma Uesaka & Elias Stemeseder - partisan shipMiles Okazaki - Ten SleepGeorge, featuring John Hollenbeck, Anna Webber, Sarah Rossy, Chiquita Magic - GeorgistNathan Reising, featuring Sarah Rossy - 94Estuary, featuring PJ Fossum, Judette Elliston and Sebastien Bachand - SchipholEstuary, featuring PJ Fossum, Judette Elliston and Sebastien Bachand - We'll Never Get Back the YearsEstuary, featuring PJ Fossum, Judette Elliston and Sebastien Bachand - BonnyHannah Marks, featuring Nathan Reising, Lex Korten, Steve Crammer - AggroLex Korten, featuring Claire Dickson, David Leon, Tal Yahalom, Stephen Boegehold - Oasis WithoutClaire Dickson, featuring Lex Korten, Lesley Mok and Zoh Amba - BalanceZoh Ambah - Another TimeMicah Thomas, featuring Lesley Mok, Thomas Morgan, Kalia Vandever, Immanuel Wilkins - FrontierKalia Vandever - HoldingImmanuel Wilkins - Citrine (Live)

In this presentation, Syed Ali Hur Kamoonpuri develops a Qur'ānically grounded definition of ghuluww (religious exaggeration), challenging reductionist readings that limit it only to claims of divinity or prophethood for the Imams. Engaging the views of scholars like Grand Ayatullah Sistani and Ayatullah al-Muhsini, he argues for a rigorous, evidence-based standard — one anchored in the Imams' own call to be like "mid-sized cushions," neither excessive nor deficient in belief.

This week's Blues From The Ouse opens with another hand-picked selection of the very best new blues releases, including brand new music from Lightning Threads, GA-20 featuring Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Regal & The Royals, Bob Stroger, Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin and Chicago Nola.Our featured theme celebrates the extraordinary world of the one-man blues band, where a single musician creates an astonishing full-band sound using guitars, harmonicas, stomp boxes and percussion. Hear performances from Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine, Hot Foot Hall, Cam Cole, Steve Hill, Brody Buster, Jack Broadbent and CW Ayon, before finishing the first hour with the timeless instrumental brilliance of Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters.Hour two features your listener requests, Ben's Yorkshire gig guide and a relaxing wind-down with music from Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster and The Bones of J.R. Jones.If you love modern blues, blues rock, roots blues, harmonica blues, Americana and classic electric blues, you've found your new favourite blues radio show.Blues From The Ouse #335 Playlist:Lightning Threads - Devil Inside Me - 00:02:18GA-20 Ft Charlie Musselwhite - Strange Land - 00:05:45Jimmy Regal and the Royals - Snap Back - 00:09:40Bob Stroger & The Headcutters - Let The Good Times Roll - 00:15:01Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin - Bentonia - 00:18:55Chicago Nola - Game Of Love - 00:23:13Li'l Chuck the One Man Skiffle Machine - Sixteen Tons - 00:27:25Hot Foot Hall - Boogie Man - 00:31:29Cam Cole - Mama - 00:34:44Steve Hill - Rhythm All Over - 00:37:18Brody Buster - Bad News - 00:40:52Jack Broadbent - On The Road Again - 00:44:54CW Ayon - Last Ride - 00:48:22Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Blues For The West Side - 00:51:25Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - Let It Ride - 00:56:56Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - Chicken Shack Boogie - 01:01:16Bootsy Collins feat. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram - Creepin' - 01:03:41James Oliver Band - Mean Little Mamma - 01:09:03Gary Moore - Enough Of The Blues - 01:11:21ZZ Top - Blue Jean Blues - 01:16:00Northsyde - More - 01:23:08Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - People Get Ready - 01:27:49The Bones of J.R. Jones - I See You - 01:31:40Eric Bibb - With A Dolla' In My Pocket - 01:35:21Ruthie Foster - Runaway Soul - 01:38:44The Blueflies - The Bluefly Shuffle - 01:42:21Blues podcast, Blues radio show, Modern blues, New blues releases, Blues music 2026, Blues rock, Contemporary blues, Charlie Musselwhite, GA-20, Steve Hill, Jack Broadbent, Ronnie Earl, Chicago blues, Electric blues, Roots blues, Americana, Harmonica blues, Slide guitar, Independent blues artists, One-man blues band, Blues From The Ouse, UK blues podcast, British blues, Blues interviews, Weekly blues showBlues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.Links

In this presentation, Ayşe Uzun traces how the term ghulāt functioned in Sunni tafsīr — originally a broad marker of "excessiveness" applied well beyond Shi'ism, before narrowing and intensifying in 20th-century works like Tafsīr al-Manār. She shows how this shift reflects changing sectarian, political, and ethical concerns rather than a purely doctrinal one.

英语美文：有限游戏正在撕裂世界，无限游戏才是人类的出路面对全球性危机，纽约大学宗教史教授詹姆斯·卡斯区分了“有限游戏”与“无限游戏”：前者旨在赢家通吃，后者追求共同繁荣。著名汉学家安乐哲据此指出，儒家“关系为本”的角色伦理学——把人视为“生成中的人”（human becomings）而非孤立的个体——正是实现“无限游戏”的文化资源。当西方个人主义将世界拖入零和博弈，儒家智慧或能为人类命运共同体提供出路。今天我们来分享安乐哲教授在《Human Becomings》这本书中对于“有限游戏”的论述。人物介绍James P. Carse（詹姆斯·P·卡斯）詹姆斯·卡斯（James P. Carse，1932-2020）是美国纽约大学宗教历史系教授、当代宗教史学家和哲学家。他以《有限与无限的游戏：一个哲学家眼中的竞技世界》（Finite and Infinite Games）一书闻名于世，该书被译为多国语言，影响跨越哲学、管理学、教育学等多个领域。Roger T. Ames（安乐哲）安乐哲（Roger T. Ames，1947- ）是世界著名中西比较哲学家、汉学家，出生于加拿大多伦多。他曾任夏威夷大学哲学系教授，现任北京大学人文讲席教授、孔子研究院特聘专家、国际儒学联合会副会长。安乐哲是儒家哲学在当代英语世界最重要的翻译者和阐释者之一。他翻译了《论语》《大学》《中庸》《道德经》《孝经》《淮南子》《孙子兵法》等多部中国经典，蜚声海内外。他倡导“一多不分”的学术方法，强调中国哲学“焦点-场域”式的关系性思维。他的核心贡献是提出“儒家角色伦理学”（Confucian Role Ethics），主张将人理解为“生成中的人”（human becomings）——人是关系性、过程性的存在，在家庭与社会角色中不断“成人”“成仁”，而非西方个人主义范式下的孤立的“存在者”（human being）。contemporary /kənˈtemprəri/ adj. 当代的，现代的historian /hɪˈstɔːriən/ n. 历史学家，史学家distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/ n. 区分，差别；卓越infinite /ˈɪnfɪnət/ adj. 无限的，无穷的Confucian /kənˈfjuːʃən/ adj. 儒家的，孔子的emerging /ɪˈmɜːdʒɪŋ/ adj. 新兴的，显现的Contemporary historian of religion James P. Carse provides us with a distinction between "finite" and "infinite" games that might be useful in beginning to think through how Confucian values might make an important difference in a newly emerging cultural order.当代宗教史学家詹姆斯・P・卡斯为我们区分了 “有限游戏” 与 “无限游戏”，这一划分有助于我们探讨儒家价值观如何能在新兴文化秩序中发挥关键作用。语法拆解主干：James P. Carse provides us with a distinction固定搭配：provide sb. with sth. = provide sth. for sb. 为某人提供某物后置定语 1：Contemporary historian of religion（同位语，修饰主语人名）介词短语定语：between "finite" and "infinite" games 修饰 distinction固定：distinction between A and B A 与 B 的区分定语从句：that might be useful… 先行词 a distinction介词 in + 动名词：in beginning to think through…think through 短语：透彻思考、梳理清楚宾语从句嵌套：how Confucian values might make an important difference…make a difference 起作用、产生影响形容词复合定语：newly emerging 新兴的（副词 + 现在分词作前置定语）formulate /ˈfɔːmjuleɪt/ v. 系统阐述，制定，构想analogy /əˈnælədʒi/ n. 类比，比拟，类推constitute /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v. 构成，组成，被视为broadly /ˈbrɔːdli/ adv. 广泛地，大体上，概括地military /ˈmɪlətri/ adj. 军事的，军用的security /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ n. 安全，保障，防卫In formulating this finite and infinite distinction, Carse uses "games" as an analogy for the many activities that constitute the human experience broadly—for the many things human beings "do" such as business, sports, politics, military security, international relations, and so on.在阐释这套有限 / 无限二分框架时，卡斯以 “游戏” 作为类比，指代构成广义人类经验的各类活动，即人类所有实践活动：商业、体育、政治、国防安全、国际关系等。语法拆解句首分词状语：In formulating… = When he formulates…介词 in 后动词必须用 doing 形式；formulate v. 系统阐释、构建（理论）主干：Carse uses "games" as an analogy固定：use A as an analogy for B 用 A 类比 B定语从句：that constitute the human experience broadly 修饰 activitiesconstitute vt. 构成、组成（正式学术用词）破折号并列补充：for the many things… 与前文 for the many activities 并列省略关系词定语从句：(that) human beings "do"，先行词 things，关系代词 that 作宾语可省略列举结构：such as + 并列名词短语，句尾 and so on 等等agency /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ n. 能动性，主体作用；机构，代理actor /ˈæktə(r)/ n. 参与者，行动者（非“演员”）engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v. 参与，从事；吸引，雇佣accordance /əˈkɔːdns/ n. 一致，符合，依照guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ v. 保证，确保，担保finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj. 有限的，限定的With such finite games the focus is on the agency of single actors engaging in a game played over a finite period in accordance with a finite set of rules that guarantee a winner and a loser.有限游戏的核心是个体参与者的主观能动性：参与者在固定时限内，遵循一套固定规则开展游戏，而这套规则注定分出胜负双方。语法拆解状语前置：With such finite games 对于这类有限游戏而言主干：the focus is on the agency of single actorsagency 学术名词：主体能动性、自主行动权；actor 此处指参与者（非演员）现在分词后置定语：engaging in a game 修饰 actorsengage in 参与、从事两层过去分词定语：played over a finite period 修饰 gameover a finite period 在有限时长内介词短语后置定语：in accordance with a finite set of rules 依照一套有限规则in accordance with = according to（正式书面）定语从句：that guarantee a winner and a loser 先行词 rulesdefined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ adj. 明确的，清晰的，限定的agent /ˈeɪdʒənt/ n. 行动者，行为主体；代理人express /ɪkˈspres/ adj. 明确的，清楚的，特意的（非“表达”）purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ n. 目的，意图，目标winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ n. 获胜，赢得，胜利thus /ðʌs/ adv. 因此，因而，这样Finite games thus have a defined beginning and end and are played by individual agents with the express purpose of winning.因此有限游戏拥有明确的起点与终点，参与者参与游戏的明确目标就是取胜。语法拆解并列谓语：have… and are played…（主动谓语 + 被动谓语共用主语 finite games）前置分词形容词：defined beginning and end 明确的起止点被动语态：are played by individual agents 由个体参与者开展介词短语作后置定语：with the express purpose of winningexpress adj. 明确的、刻意的；the purpose of doing sth. 做某事的目的immediately /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ adv. 直接地，立即；紧密地relevant /ˈreləvənt/ adj. 相关的，切题的，有意义的competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/ adj. 竞争的，竞赛的means /miːnz/ n. 手段，方法，工具（单复数同形）direct /dəˈrekt/ v. 指向，对准，引导（be directed at 旨在）success /səkˈses/ n. 成功，胜利，成就This understanding of game playing seems most immediately relevant to those competitive human activities we think of in terms of means and ends and that are directed at the success of one player over another.这种对游戏的理解，最贴合我们以手段 — 目的框架审视的竞争性人类活动，这类活动的目标都是一方战胜另一方。语法拆解主干：This understanding… seems relevant to…be relevant to 与…… 相关；most immediately 直接、高度双重并列定语从句（先行词 activities）① (that) we think of in terms of means and ends（that 作宾语省略）in terms of 从…… 角度、以…… 框架；means and ends 手段与目的② and that are directed at the success…（that 作主语不可省略）be directed at 旨在、以…… 为目标名词所有格对比：the success of A over B A 胜过 B 的胜出individualism /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/ n. 个人主义，个体本位pervasiveness /pəˈveɪsɪvnəs/ n. 普遍性，无处不在，渗透性liberal /ˈlɪbərəl/ adj. 自由主义的，开放的，自由的attend /əˈtend/ v. 伴随，随同，照料（此处为“伴随”）transaction /trænˈzækʃn/ n. 交往，互动，交易，事务sovereign /ˈsɒvrɪn/ adj. 主权的，独立的；n. 君主Our individualism's pervasiveness and the liberal values that attend this self-understanding of who we are as human beings has made finite games a familiar model of the way we often think about human transactions at every level of scale: as particular persons, as corporations, and as sovereign states.个人主义的普遍渗透，加之伴随这种 “何为人” 自我认知的自由主义价值观，让有限游戏成为我们思考各类人际互动的通用范式，覆盖全部层级：个人、企业、主权国家。语法拆解主语并列：A and B 并列主语A = Our individualism's pervasiveness（名词所有格：个人主义的普遍性）B = the liberal values + 定语从句 that attend this self-understanding…attend vt. 伴随、相随（正式文本）定语嵌套宾语从句：self-understanding of who we are as human beingsof 后接宾语从句 who we are主谓一致补充：本句谓语 has made（学术写作中，A and B 视作单一整体概念时可用单数谓语）make 复合宾语结构：make + 宾语 (finite games) + 宾语补足语 (a familiar model)省略关系词定语从句：the way (that/in which) we often think about…the way 作先行词，关系词可省略固定短语：human transactions 人际往来、社会交互；at every level of scale 所有规模层级冒号并列举例：as A, as B, and as C 三层并列核心学术短语汇总（背诵）provide sb. with a distinction between A and B 为某人区分 A 与 Bmake an important difference 产生关键影响、发挥作用formulate a distinction 构建 / 阐释二分框架use A as an analogy for B 以 A 类比 Bconstitute human experience 构成人类经验engage in activities 参与活动in accordance with rules 依照规则express purpose of doing sth. 做某事的明确目的in terms of means and ends 以手段 — 目的为框架be directed at 旨在、目标是at every level of scale 所有层级、各类规模human transactions 人际 / 社会互动更多卡卡老师分享公众号：卡卡课堂 卡卡老师微信：kakayingyu002送你一份卡卡老师学习大礼包，帮助你在英文学习路上少走弯路

Send us Fan MailIn this special short episode, we are introducing our new publication on Substack and new short feature for the show. The Randal Wallace Journal is a new publication on Substack and we invite you over to sign up and get on our email list.  Here is the Link https://substack.com/@randalwThe Randal Wallace Journal will be bringing you several different columns including the return of Politically Speaking with Randal Wallace, which was our political column from 1995 and 1996 at the Lander College Forum Student Newspaper. On this show, we will be sharing with you our history collection where we commented on the very events the final two Bob Dole seasons will be covering and we will also be writing some new columns on today's issues. Here is the various columns you will have access to on The Randal Wallace Journal on Substack. 1. Politically Speaking with Randal Wallace  (Contemporary and the History Collections) 2. Leadership Lessons3. Presidential Notebook4. Behind the Story5. From the Archives6. Myrtle Beach and South Carolina  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Every civilization inherits stories so old that eventually nobody remembers they were stories. They become laws. They become customs. They become morality. They become identity. Then, one day, they become so deeply woven into everyday life that questioning them feels like questioning reality itself. Modern intellectual culture has spent decades asking whether race is best understood as a biological destiny or as a social construct whose meanings and hierarchies were historically created, politically maintained, and culturally reinforced. That conversation has challenged inherited assumptions about identity, power, and human worth. Yet another institution, equally dependent upon law, culture, religion, economics, and collective agreement, rarely receives the same level of ontological scrutiny. Marriage. Why? If race can be examined as a human classification whose social meaning is historically constructed rather than naturally self-evident, why shouldn't marriage survive the identical philosophical cross-examination? Why does one institution continually stand trial while the other often enters the courtroom already presumed legitimate? This investigation does not ask whether marriage is good or bad. It asks a prior question that civilization seldom pauses long enough to consider: What makes any social construct objectively real? A wedding license cannot manufacture trust. A ceremony cannot generate intimacy. A ring cannot produce fidelity. A legal contract cannot integrate two fragmented personalities. If two defended selves, two personas, or two adaptive survival strategies exchange vows, has the institution created authentic relationship, or has it merely granted legal recognition to whatever level of consciousness already existed? The inquiry deepens further. Marriage organizes inheritance, taxation, health care, immigration, property, kinship, and child-rearing. It functions as social infrastructure. Does that practical importance establish ontological reality, or has civilization quietly confused institutional usefulness with existential truth? If an institution becomes economically indispensable, does that make it more real, or simply more difficult to question? The tension becomes sharper still when history enters the room. Contemporary scholarship broadly recognizes humanity's African origins and the extraordinary genetic diversity found across African populations. Many historians and scholars of the African diaspora have also argued that African civilizations have not always received proportionate recognition for their contributions to philosophy, mathematics, science, spirituality, governance, and culture. Whether those historical debates have been resolved or remain contested, they expose a larger pattern: civilizations do not merely preserve facts; they also preserve narratives. Which narratives become sacred? Which become disposable? Who decides? Perhaps the deepest contradiction has nothing to do with race or marriage alone. Perhaps it concerns the standards civilization applies to every institution it inherits. Why are some collective agreements relentlessly deconstructed while others remain largely insulated from the same intellectual pressure? Is the difference grounded in evidence, or in the psychological, political, cultural, and economic work those institutions perform?

Is maneuver warfare truly dead in modern combat? Tom Galvin sits down with Carlisle Scholars Kevin Krupski, Michael Moore, and Erick Buckner to tackle the growing belief that defense and total stalemates now rule the battlefield. Inspired by current events like the conflict in Ukraine, the team explores how armies can overcome tough defenses and get forces moving again. https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/podcasts/restoring-the-offense

The real crisis isn't the Declaration—it's what we've stopped teaching. Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Dianne Taube Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, contends that universities have failed at liberal education—the cultivation of citizens prepared to exercise freedom and responsibility. He attributes the breakdown to politicized classrooms, overreliance on narrow “scientistic” approaches in the social sciences, and a professional culture that trains future scholars instead of educating future citizens—leaving graduates with little serious exposure to the Declaration, the Constitution, and the moral logic of self-government. Stephen Haber, Stanford Professor of Political Science, History, and Economics, presses the discussion toward causes and incentives, setting up a debate about who is responsible for the drift and what reforms could realistically restore civic learning. Connect: Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast Website Stanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn Page Stanford Constitutional Law Center >> Website Stanford Law School >>> Twitter/X Stanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X Chapters:[00:00:26 – 00:04:11] Chapter 1: Setting the stakes—The Declaration at 250 and today's critiques Michael McConnell frames the episode around renewed skepticism of the Declaration's natural-rights claims—from progressive critiques focused on slavery and domination to post-liberal arguments against “abstract” rights.[00:04:11 – 00:06:54] Chapter 2: Berkowitz's opening—What the Declaration claims and why critics converge Peter Berkowitz restates the Declaration's core logic (equality, unalienable rights, consent, and the right to alter/abolish destructive government) and argues that left/right critiques increasingly overlap in their indictment of universal rights.[00:06:54 – 00:17:47] Chapter 3: Universities and the erosion of liberal education Berkowitz contends civic understanding is collapsing because colleges no longer ensure a shared, rigorous education in founding principles, constitutional traditions, and the broader intellectual inheritance needed for citizenship.[00:17:47 – 00:31:00] Chapter 4: From “critical” to “generous” thinking—Mapping the modern critiques Berkowitz argues that criticism without charitable interpretation becomes a “rage to criticize,” then traces postmodern progressive and post-liberal arguments (including Deneen and Vermeule) that reject the Declaration's rights framework and flirt with radical alternatives.[00:31:00 – 01:04:12] Chapter 5: Human rights, diplomacy, and reform—The Commission and a debate about university governance Berkowitz ties the Declaration to U.S. foreign policy via the UDHR and the Commission on Unalienable Rights, including its aims and controversies; Stephen Haber responds that boards, presidents, and provosts shape campus ideology and that governance-level changes could enable a revival of civic education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIDA Judges - Brittany Nicholas, Kyle Rostan, Sally Cofield, Marie ChoateHosted By - Holly ShipleyProduced By: Making the Impact - A Dance Competition PodcastWe are excited to have partnered with IDA affiliated Competition The Artistry Tour to host a live-podcast at their 2026 Nationals event this summer in Michigan. The owner of The Artistry Tour Holly Shipley moderated this chat featuring 4 IDA Judges: Brittany Nicholas, Marie Choate, Kyle Rostan and Sally Cofield. Thank you to The Artistry Tour for sponsoring this episode and we hope you enjoy! Topics Include:What stands out on stage as a judge Career paths in the arts Why networking is so important How artistry plays a role at competitionWhat truly matters to have a career in dance Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Season 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!The Artistry Tour - @theartistrytourBrittany Nicholas - @brittnnicholasKyle Rostan - @kylerostanMarie Choate - @marie_choateSally Cofield - @saldancerTo learn more about The Artistry Tour and to register for an event in their 2027 Season, visit their website: www.theartistrytour.com Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Destiny Christian Center August 2, 2026 Designed To Multiply, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore how Disney is rethinking retail, from temporary Disney Store locations and outlet oddities to Imagineering's new Yen Sid lifestyle brand. They also recap their Pennsylvania road trip, including Netflix House, the surviving Disney Store outlet in Lancaster, and some surprisingly stubborn souvenir prices. Then Jim continues the story of Disney's Contemporary Resort, revealing how prefabricated rooms, U.S. Steel, and a costly construction crisis nearly derailed Walt Disney World's opening. NEWS • Disney Store pop-ups in Pittsburgh and Paramus appear set to remain open through the 2026 holiday season. • Lauren and Jim assess whether Pennsylvania's isolated Disney Store outlet is worth a dedicated road trip. • Disneyland merchandise turns up in surprising quantities at an East Coast Disney outlet. • Netflix House offers a compelling new model for immersive entertainment, dining, and retail inside a former department store. • Walt Disney Imagineering introduces Yen Sid, a subtle lifestyle apparel brand designed for knowledgeable Disney fans. FEATURE • Why Disney's Contemporary Resort was briefly promoted as the Tempo Bay Resort. • How U.S. Steel's prefabricated hotel-room system fell behind schedule before Walt Disney World's opening. • Why Roy O. Disney authorized a $100 million buyout to regain control of the Contemporary and Polynesian projects. • How rushed construction led Disney to begin repairing Contemporary Resort rooms less than two years after opening. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 - Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Plan your next Disney or Universal vacation, cruise, or adventure with the experienced team at BeOurGuestVacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Vee and John dive into the modern-day Wild West, with two brutal, contemporary movies. This is: Sicario, and No Country for Old MenSend us Fan Mail

Kelly Green, Svetlana, Duchess, Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, April Varner, Emmet Cohen, Joe Farnsworth, Ted Warren, Kevin Romain, Madeleine Elkins, Goldings / Bernstein / Stewart, Ale Nunez, Vladimir Redzic, Mike Bruzzese, Laura Anglade and Virginia MacDonaldPlaylist: Kelly Green - The Very Thought of YouSvetlana - In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningDuchess - Ain't That a Kick in the HeadCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - Looking At YouApril Varner - I've Got You Under My SkinEmmet Cohen - Eternal GlimpseJoe Farnsworth - The Big RoomTed Warren - The Drum Also Train BeatsKevin Romain - Transport Commune 4Madeleine Elkins, featuring William Chernoff and Kevin Romain - Brighton TrainLarry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart - Dissipation BluesAle Nunez, featuring Peter Bernstein - I'm Just a Lucky So and SoVladimir Redzic, featuring Ale Nunez - These Foolish ThingsMike Bruzzese , featuring Laura Anglade and Ben Solomon - Lush LifeLaura Anglade - Something's ComingVirginia MacDonald - Up High, Down Low

Kelly Green, Svetlana, Duchess, Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, April Varner, Emmet Cohen, Joe Farnsworth, Ted Warren, Kevin Romain, Madeleine Elkins, Goldings / Bernstein / Stewart, Ale Nunez, Vladimir Redzic, Mike Bruzzese, Laura Anglade and Virginia MacDonaldPlaylist: Kelly Green - The Very Thought of YouSvetlana - In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningDuchess - Ain't That a Kick in the HeadCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - Looking At YouApril Varner - I've Got You Under My SkinEmmet Cohen - Eternal GlimpseJoe Farnsworth - The Big RoomTed Warren - The Drum Also Train BeatsKevin Romain - Transport Commune 4Madeleine Elkins, featuring William Chernoff and Kevin Romain - Brighton TrainLarry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart - Dissipation BluesAle Nunez, featuring Peter Bernstein - I'm Just a Lucky So and SoVladimir Redzic, featuring Ale Nunez - These Foolish ThingsMike Bruzzese , featuring Laura Anglade and Ben Solomon - Lush LifeLaura Anglade - Something's ComingVirginia MacDonald - Up High, Down Low

Ludovica Burtone is a violinist and composer. Her music spans an eclectic range of styles and genres including classical, jazz, Brazilian, and contemporary. She has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborator in numerous ensembles. And at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City, Boston Symphony Hall, and Boston Opera House among others. Her latest project, “Migration Tales”, explores the stories of immigrant women in New York City through original compositions. Recent highlights include performing at the Notorious B.I.G. Tribute at Lincoln Center. My featured song is “The Gift”, my recent single that transformed my jazz ballad into a big band Samba. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH LUDOVICA:www.ludovicaburtone.com —------------------------------------ ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

AUA2026: Contemporary Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer: Guidelines and Beyond CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/26DC040ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify appropriate use of genetic testing, genetic counseling as well as somatic testing. 2. Describe appropriate use of treatment-related to specific genetic alterations. 3. Identify appropriate combination therapy with ADT plus novel androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and chemotherapy. Early treatment intensification as well as appropriate de intensification will be discussed in mHSCPC. 4. Describe the treatments for non-metastatic CRPC and oncologic outcomes based on AUA/SUO and NCCN Guidelines. 5. Counsel patients on available treatment options for CRPC as well as combination therapy and sequencing based on AUA/SUO and NCCN Guidelines. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astellas Lantheus Medical Imaging Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pfizer, Inc

[Native American Art] Joining us in our Scottsdale headquarters is Charles King, the owner of King Galleries in Scottsdale and Santa Fe. Charles represents some of the top Native American potters in the country, and his gallery is known for its top-quality contemporary works from the pueblos. We talk about his 30 years in business, the madness that is August in Santa Fe, and what makes pueblo pottery so remarkable. The episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, the official magazine of Santa Fe Indian Market, held this year on August 15 and 16 in New Mexico. Visit nativeamericanartmagazine.com to subcribe.

Destiny Christian Center July 26, 2026 Motivated By God, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

Pastor Klinkenberg delivers the message in the Auditorium.

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack a whirlwind week of Disney and Universal discoveries, from a chaotic Lorcana release to a little-known Walt Disney World store hidden inside an Orlando parking garage. Lauren shares highlights from her latest theme park merchandise haul, including deeply discounted Universal gear and retro-inspired Contemporary Resort merchandise. Then Jim digs into the surprisingly smelly construction history connecting Seven Seas Lagoon, EPCOT, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and Walt Disney World's original hotels. NEWS • A limited-edition Disney Lorcana release creates massive crowds at Disney Springs and forces the cancellation of a London event. • Jim and Lauren consider whether artificial scarcity and reseller demand are helping fuel Lorcana's popularity. • Lauren discovers an official Walt Disney World merchandise and ticket location hidden inside an International Drive parking garage. • Universal Orlando's Brown Derby shop offers select current merchandise at discounts of up to 70 percent. • The Contemporary Resort leans into vintage Disney style with monorail merchandise, classic photography, and deep-cut references. FEATURE • The excavation of Seven Seas Lagoon required moving millions of cubic yards of ancient organic material. • EPCOT guests encountered an unforgettable odor when construction crews disturbed old World Showcase Lagoon debris during development of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. • Jim explains how Walt Disney World's original hotels were designed to extend the storytelling beyond the Magic Kingdom. • Early resort concepts included Persian, Thai, Dutch, Cape Cod, and South Seas destinations positioned around Bay Lake. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 - Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save up to 12 percent on Disney and Universal theme park tickets through UnlockedMagic.com, powered by the trusted team behind the DVC Rental Store. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 6th 1991, a father and son went fishing in Pennington Flash in Leigh, Greater Manchester. They discovered body parts floating in bin bags. The remains were that of Maria Christina Requena who worked as a sex worker in Manchester city centre. Her murder caused much uproar and speculation that there was a killer on the loose targeting women in the area. The third so far that had taken place around the East Lancs road.Important information provided by: Contemporary articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homehttps://news.sky.com/story/30-year-old-cold-case-new-appeal-to-catch-sex-workers-killer-11528397https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/a-fresh-appeal-is-made-to-find-the-killer-of-a-sex-worker-whose-dismembered-body-was-found-in-a-wigan-borough-lake-35-years-ago-5455160Crimewatch reconstruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9GN6T3Dlkhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brutal-unsolved-murders-carried-out-11814382https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/thirty-years-ago-mum-murdered-21398954Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

Contemporary culture, with its fixation on careers, tends to downgrade the career of motherhood.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/you-know-how-happens-right

Should We Give a Little Gospel to Thousands—or the Whole Gospel to a Few?Contemporary evangelical movements have often focused on giving a little gospel to as many people as possible. The goal is to reduce the message down to a few memorable phrases that can be shared quickly with large numbers of people. But is that the pattern we find in Scripture?This question is addressed thoughtfully in Chapter 2 of Will Metzger's Tell the Truth, titled The Gospel Reduced. As I recently revisited this chapter, I was reminded how relevant its message is for the church today. Metzger challenges us to consider whether biblical evangelism is about communicating the least amount of truth to the greatest number of people, or faithfully teaching the whole gospel so that people truly understand the message they are responding to.Does 1 Corinthians 15 Define Evangelism?Those who favor a highly condensed gospel presentation often point to Paul's summary in 1 Corinthians 15.For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.—1 Corinthians 15:3–4 This is undoubtedly a beautiful summary of the gospel. Paul himself says these truths are "of first importance." The question, however, is whether this passage is intended to show us how to evangelize or whether it simply summarizes the gospel Paul had already preached.The surrounding context suggests the latter. Just two verses earlier Paul writes:Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:1–2 Paul is reminding the Corinthians of the gospel they had already received through his ministry. These verses come after his lengthy ministry in Corinth and after fourteen chapters of instruction in the letter itself. They are not presented as a formula for evangelism but as a concise reminder of a message that had already been carefully taught.How Did Paul Share the Gospel?When we look at Paul's ministry in Corinth, we find a very different picture from a brief, simplified presentation.Luke records:Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.—Acts 18:4–5 Paul remained in Corinth for eighteen months, reasoning from the Scriptures, persuading his hearers, and teaching them. His ministry was not built around reducing the gospel to its smallest possible form but around patiently explaining God's truth.That is why Metzger writes:For Paul the only right method of evangelism was the teaching method. Therefore scriptural evangelism has extensive not minimal instruction as its goal.That simple statement deserves careful reflection. The goal of biblical evangelism is not minimal instruction, but extensive instruction.More Than a Few PhrasesThere is certainly a place for summarizing biblical truth. Paul himself summarized the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15. But summaries are not substitutes for teaching.When someone has little or no understanding of the Bible, can we reasonably expect them to understand the gospel well enough to place their faith in Christ after hearing only a handful of phrases? Scripture seems to point us toward a deeper approach.Someone might immediately think of the thief on the cross. Certainly, God can save a person who has only a simple understanding of the gospel. Yet we do not know that man's background or everything he had heard before his crucifixion. It is dangerous to build our normal practice on an exceptional situation.The overwhelming pattern throughout the New Testament is patient, biblical instruction that leads people to genuine understanding and saving faith.The Danger of Reducing the GospelMetzger argues that oversimplifying the gospel often reveals a deeper problem.What caused this oversimplifying of the gospel message? He suggests that a “me-centered” approach to the gospel has caused this dumbing down of the gospel.Me-centered evangelism also shortens the message. It so focuses on relationships and its attractiveness that it reduces God. Is so Fears further doctrinal division among trueChristians that it allows the most imprecise gospel message to become commoncurrency.One of the helpful features of Chapter 2 is Metzger's comparison between a me-centered gospel and a God-centered gospel. In a me-centered approach, the point of contact is often, "God loves you." In a God-centered approach, the starting point is creation. God made us, owns us, and has authority over every aspect of our lives. Likewise, rather than presenting God's love in isolation, Scripture presents both His love and His justice together.The gospel becomes distorted whenever one aspect of God's character is emphasized at the expense of another.Three Questions to Evaluate Our Gospel MessageNear the end of the chapter, Metzger offers three questions that help evaluate whether our gospel presentation is both biblical and balanced.The first question is:Were the truths of the gospel elaborated clearly so that a meaningful response was possible?A genuine response requires genuine understanding.The second question asks:Did appropriate Scripture probe the conscience or only reinforce sinful desires?This is an important distinction. Sometimes gospel presentations appeal primarily to what people want—a happier life, greater fulfillment, or personal peace—without confronting the reality of sin, repentance, and our accountability before God.Finally, Metzger asks:Was the impression given that they can decide for Christ by their own abilities whenever convenient?The gospel calls for an immediate response because it is God's truth, not because it offers personal benefits on our timetable.Keeping God at the CenterThere is nothing wrong with communicating clearly or speaking concisely. But clarity should never come at the expense of biblical depth.The pattern we see throughout the New Testament is one of teaching, reasoning, explaining, and persuading. The apostles were not simply trying to produce decisions; they were proclaiming God's truth so that people could understand the gospel and respond in repentance and faith.As we think about our own evangelism, it is worth asking whether our goal is merely to communicate the least amount of information possible or to faithfully proclaim the whole counsel of God.May our desire always be that God, not man, remains at the center of our gospel message.

Contemporary culture, with its fixation on careers, tends to downgrade the career of motherhood.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/you-know-how-happens-right

Contemporary digital gameplay is only accessible by navigating an ecosystem of interfaces that support its computational nature. Account logins, controllers, and an assortment of menus, settings, and other peripheral-to-gameplay elements support a range of practical and necessary functions that result from the transformation of gameplay into digital gameplay, as well as broader shifts toward an increasingly networked and data-driven world. The games industry has adopted usability testing on top of play testing to evaluate how these interfaces may influence the accessibility and success of their game software, but how embedding gameplay within webs of software, hardware, and platform infrastructures impacts the medium, players, and production has not yet been fully explored. In Thresholds of Digital Gameplay (MIT Press, 2025), Daniel Gardner demonstrates how a series of interfaces and other elements on the periphery of digital gameplay fundamentally alter the phenomena of gaming. This book examines non-gameplay-centered material or mechanical attachments that surround and enclose gameplay while directing or mediating our experience of it—for example, access controls, character configuration, and microtransactional storefronts. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design and game studies at the HNU University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm, Germany, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal TITEL kulturmagazin for the game section, and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter Game Studies Watchlist. 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

The annual film series ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema is back in New York, with screenings at BAM and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Hear a preview of the event from programmer and curator Lina Matta discusses the events. Plus, Lebanese writer and director, Cyril Aris talks about his film “A Sad and Beautiful World,” and what the series means to filmmakers like him. "A Sad and Beautiful World," is showing at BAM on July 23rd.  Cinematography by Joe Saade, image courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Generally speaking, I hate the expression “conspiracy theory.”It's an overused and unhelpful descriptor for what often amounts to a minority or controversial view. I've begged writers to stop calling everything they don't like a conspiracy theory, and I've written regularly about my open-mindedness to all manner of ideas that have at some point been called conspiracy theories.But it's also an expression with a definition. The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers two: “A theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators,” or “a theory asserting that a secret of great importance is being kept from the public.” These are both good, workable definitions. They both aptly describe a lot of the ideas I encounter on social media on a regular basis. And neither suggests judgment on whether the theory itself is true, which I think is important. Conspiracy theories, obviously, are not new. Examples go back centuries, not decades, to the Illuminati panic of the 1700s, or the Salem Witch trials, or blood libels targeting Jews in medieval Europe. I assume there were prehistoric conspiracy theories, too. Contemporary ideas, like “Covid came from a lab,” were once labeled conspiracy theories, but have become more mainstream and gained credibility with new evidence — though they're still unproven. What has changed recently, though, is that these theories spread more easily, society seems more gullible, and the theories themselves are just getting — well — a whole lot dumber. The end result is that a lot of people seem to believe easily disprovable things (or, conversely, they latch onto ideas for which there is almost zero evidence, and insist others subscribe to those ideas, too). Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!The latest Suspension of the Rules.This week, Isaac, Kmele and Senior Editor Will Kaback (filling in for Ari) break down the arguments for and against appointing family members to fill the seats of deceased lawmakers, a viral video of Nevada's governor, and President Trump's latest election-administration moves. Plus, an interview with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina on the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Check it out here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Isaac Saul and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75 and Jon Lall.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy reflects on a Siena fresco contrasting good and bad government. She explores how arbitrary justice leads to societal decay and family destruction, noting that contemporary governance often struggles with these same issues. (2)1660 MILAN