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Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Lectionary: 413The Saint of the day is Saint Clare of AssisiSaint 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 was moved by the dynamic preaching of Francis. He became her lifelong friend and spiritual guide. At 18, Clare 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. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '696def14-21e8-4eb1-857d-6eca58078dc1', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); 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 Clare’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. Clare 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. Clare 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 Clare is the Patron Saint of: Protection from eye disordersTelevision Read: Poor Clare, Rich in Spirit Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Best-selling novelist Jesse Q. Sutanto's latest offering is a present-day re-imagining of the ancient Chinese folktale about a Chinese daughter who masquerades as a man in order to battle China's enemies. It's the most recent book in the Disney Hyperion's "Meant to Be" series, which is a contemporary romance collection featuring reimaginings of classic Disney stories, written by various authors. @jesseqsutanto

Tuesday Afternon Twitter/X Space 5 August 2025In this space, we explore the multifaceted concept of privilege and its societal implications, blending personal experiences with historical analysis. Stefan emphasizes the ability of privileged individuals to avoid consequences for poor choices while contrasting this with the struggles of those without such advantages. Through discussions on entitlement and dehumanization, the lecture critiques power dynamics from historical figures to modern leaders, illustrating how societal narratives often obscure the contributions of those in lower social classes. The impact of appreciation in personal relationships is highlighted as crucial for equality, warning against exploitative dynamics rooted in neglect. Contemporary issues surrounding gender roles and labor contributions are examined, culminating in a call for greater recognition of shared humanity and mutual respect in discourse about privilege.FOLLOW ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxGET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Join me for a mind bending way to think about the nature of reality that can actually start a revolutionary transformation in your life. What's more is that ancient wisdom may give us "hacks" to life precisely because ancient wisdom is not bound to contemporary models of reality. I hope you'll join in this discussion. If you appreciate my work please consider a donation to "paypal.me/newdayglobal". Thank you!

Literatur aus den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten ist hierzulande noch terra incognita. Wunderbar also, dass man mit der aktuellen Ausgabe des britischen Literaturmagazins „Wasafiri“ mehr über das Land, seine Literatur und seine Literaturlandschaft erfährt. Rezension von Claudia Kramatschek

Hi there, Loyal Readers. Before launching into today's issue, I've got three updates:* A big welcome to all the new subscribers from The Electric Typewriter. Thank you for trying out Article Club! I've been following TEW for 10+ years. It's a great curated resource of outstanding articles. * This week on the podcast, Melinda and I chat about her foster puppy, Melinda's Grief Corner, and our first impressions of this month's article of the month, “They Burn Books to Burn Us Too,” by Saint Trey W. Hope you take a listen.* Speaking of our article of the month, here's more information about it. I warmly invite you to join our discussion on Sunday, August 24, at 2:00 pm PT. All you need to do is click the button below to sign up.All right, let's get to today's issue. One reason I do Article Club is to read and share articles that push my empathy. This week's lead article, “Transitional Period,” did exactly that. Written by Kai Cheng Thom, the piece is about parents who say hateful things about their trans kids. As a trans person, Kai can't accept their hostility. As a therapist, however, she responds with compassion, understanding that their sentiments, though hurtful and wrongheaded, are an expression of grief. “Their anger and bitterness are often a disguise for a deep wellspring of fear and shame around the parental terror of having failed your child,” she writes. If you feel safe to read the article, I encourage you to. I'd love to hear your thoughts about it.If reading about parents of trans kids is too much or doesn't interest you, never fear. I have three other pieces ready for your attention. They are articles about:* a woman who works four jobs and still can't make ends meet* a program that pays young people $50 a week, no strings attached* a policy that forever bans anyone 25 years old and under from buying vapesHope you enjoy this week's issue. As always, thank you for your readership and your support of Article Club. If you appreciate the newsletter, I'd be honored if you shared it with a friend or colleague. Have a great weekend ahead!1️⃣ Transitional PeriodKai Cheng Thom writes with a generosity of spirit in this thought-provoking piece.Between the ages of sixteen and thirty-one, I worked in the overlapping fields of grassroots queer community-building, social work and clinical child and family therapy. During that time, I worked with queer and trans youth and their families in a drop-in centre, a psychiatry department, a sexuality clinic, and a community-based therapy program. A core theme I encountered across all those contexts was the grief that many parents of trans youth experience. These parents could not find a way to love their kids as they were, instead mourning who they had thought their children would be. This grief was often paired with anger toward the LGBTQ2S+ community, which some parents framed as having “stolen their kids.”Like many millennial queer activists, I had been trained by my peers to react to such sentiments by dismissing them outright as wrongheaded and problematic. Contemporary psychological theory and research findings assert that parental expressions of grief and anger over children coming out and transitioning can be significantly harmful to queer and trans youth. Yet in the role of a practitioner, sitting across from adults caught in a sea of rage, pain, fear and sadness, it was clear that it would be neither kind, nor effective in supporting the wellness of trans youth, to tell these parents to just get over themselves. As I listened to them talk and looked into their eyes, I knew that their fears came from somewhere deep within. Those fears would not be assuaged through academic debate — they needed to be met with compassion in order to be transformed.By Kai Cheng Thom • Maisonneuve • 13 min • Gift Link2️⃣ Confessions of the Working PoorJeni Gunn works four jobs (security consulting, emergency management, private investigating, freelance writing) and still can barely pay the rent on her 500-square-foot basement apartment in British Columbia, Canada. It doesn't help that she's got $6.58 left in her checking account. In this unvarnished, straight-ahead account of her daily life, Ms. Gunn, who is 51 years old, illuminates the struggles that many people face to make ends meet. She acknowledges that dropping out of college, pursuing daycare as a profession, having a kid, and getting a divorce certainly did not help her chances at economic stability. But she wonders, Shouldn't there be more pathways for the working poor to meet their material needs?By Jeni Gunn • Macleans • 17 min • Gift Link3️⃣ How To Improve Kids' Lives? Give Them $50 A WeekMy students used to ask me, “Why do you get paid and we don't?” It was a fair question, and my answer never satisfied them. Too bad they were born too early, because now, several schools across the country are experimenting with giving students cash, $50 a week. The program, called The $50 Study, began at Rooted School in New Orleans five years ago. So far, the results are mixed. On the one hand, grades and attendance have not improved too much. But on the other hand, students have learned financial literacy skills, saving on average 15 percent of their income — a much higher rate than most American adults. What I find refreshing about The $50 Study is that the money comes unconditionally, no-strings-attached. “I don't think what we're doing is so radical. I believe this just works,” says Talia Livneh, Rooted's senior director of programs. “They deserve deep, deep trust that students and people know what's best for them.”By Neal Morton • The Hechinger Report • 8 min • Gift Link4️⃣ How To Get Kids To Stop Vaping? Ban It Forever.Want to get young people to change their behavior? One approach (the article above) is to give them what they want and offer them choice. Another approach (this article) is to take away what they want and offer them no choice. If you happen to want to buy cigarettes or vapes in Brookline, Massachusetts, and your identification says you were born on or after Jan. 1, 2000, you're out of luck. Sorry, no vapes for you, for the rest of your life. Sure, you can bop over to Boston, 10 minutes away, and get your fill, but still, Brookline's bold stance has elicited praise from health professionals and other cities. But in her reporting, writer Makena Gera is not so sure. Isn't this taking away young people's agency? How do we teach kids how to choose if we don't get them choices?By Makena Gera • Boston Magazine • 10 min • Gift LinkThank you for reading this week's issue. Hope you liked it.

Kieran Brown, Tyler Henderson, Richard Cortez, Jacob Chung, Raquel Marina, Stella Cole, Caity Gyorgy, Benny Benack III, Johnny O'Neal, Spike Wilner Trio, Andy Milne, Oscar Peterson, Emma Smith, Hiromi, Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez and Adam O'FarrillPlaylist: Kieran Brown, featuring Nathan Farrell - Loving YouTyler Henderson - The Good LifeRichard Cortez, featuring Tyler Henderson - One For My BabyJacob Chung - Oblivion (Live)Raquel Marina - Kind WordsStella Cole - Till There Was YouCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - You'll LearnBenny Benack III - When You're Smiling (Live)Johnny O'Neal - Destination Moon (Live)Spike Wilner Trio Contrafactus - Miles' ModeAndy Milne and Unison - Purity of HeartOscar Peterson - City Lights (Live in Munich, 1994)Emma Smith - TonightHiromi, featuring Michelle Willis - PendulumRaina Sokolov-Gonzalez, featuring Adam O'Farrill - Damned and FamousAdam O'Farrill - Truth Ray II

Currently, we are experiencing the demise of a world view and the breakup of the symbols that once functioned within it. As a result, life has become more brittle, institutions have become more hollow, and the sense of collective ethics and ideals crumbles before our weary eyes.     Amidst the current flood of troubling and unsettling events it is easy to feel lost in all the chaos and discouraged by all the conflicts. Yet, it is when we lose our sense of being ensouled that we can be said to be living in darkness and lacking the protection and guidance of our natural way of seeing and being. For, without the soul connection life can seem, not just overwhelming, but also random and pointless.     In the midst of all the political chaos and growing fears for the future, we have our best chance of living with meaning and being resilient if we find the purpose set within our own heart and soul. Awakening to our life purpose involves an alignment with our inner genius, a connection to our core sense of character and a revelation of ways we are intended to serve the community of souls.     Contemporary research shows that having a genuine sense of purpose can lead to living longer, while being emotionally and spiritually healthier. Ancient wisdom suggests that living with purpose makes us more resilient and creative, while at the same time having something meaningful to contribute to the healing and renewal of the living world.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 700 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.     Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth.     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

Contemporary Management of MIBC and Beyond: Expert Guidance for Urologists (Republished) CME Available: auau.auanet.org/node/42040 After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the multimodal treatment approach for MIBC, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. 2. Analyze the role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and antibody drug conjugates, in improving patient outcomes. 3. Utilize knowledge of checkpoint inhibitors and antibody drug conjugates with their mechanisms of action to interpret the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma. 4. Examine ongoing clinical trials and emerging treatments that are shaping the future of metastatic urothelial carcinoma management. 5. Employ appropriate patient and family education strategies regarding MIBC and metastatic urothelial carcinoma, treatment options, and expected outcomes. Acknowledgements Support provided by an independent educational grant from: Astellas and Pfizer, Inc.

Pilates has stood the test of time — but in our distracted, hyper-stimulated modern world, do its core principles hold new relevance?In this episode, Matt is joined by Heba Abdel Gawad, a leading international Pilates educator, co-owner of Dubai-based Bodyhack Fitness Education, and former Olympic synchronised swimmer. Heba brings a unique blend of movement mastery and neuroscience insight, drawing from her background in functional neurology and elite athletic performance.Together, they unpack the six original Pilates principles — concentration, control, precision, flow, centering, and breathing — and explore why these may be more essential now than ever.In this conversation, they explore:Why concentration and precision are crucial attention-building tools in a distracted worldThe role of control in managing pain and perceived threat through the nervous systemHow breath helps calm a chronically “always on” stateThe role of flow in movement learning, emotional regulation, and overall enjoymentWhy these principles are not rigid rules — and how overemphasising one can disrupt balanceHow to honour both classical and contemporary Pilates to meet the needs of real peopleWhether you're a teacher, a mover, or someone curious about how Pilates can support mind-body health in the modern era — this one's for you. If you want to know more about Heba and the training she provides in this area, details below www.bodyhack.coinstagram @bodyhackuae @neuropilatesfaecebook @bodyhackuaewhatsapp enquires +971 56 296 3541 If you have a question for the podcast or are interested in working with Matt, you can reach out at:Email: info@wellnesseducationdubai.comWebsite: www.wellnesseducationdubai.comInstagram: @wellness_education_dubaiFacebook: @mattmarneyfitnessLinkedIn: Matt Marney (Wellness Education Dubai)

Tai Shani talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work.Shani makes sculpture and installations, paintings, performances and films, underpinned by writing that is experimental in approach and singular in its voice. Shani, who was was born in 1976 in London, where she lives and works today, creates bodies of work that evolve and expand across her diverse media, often over several years. They take particular cultural forms, historical events or theoretical ideas as a cornerstone in creating worlds that are at once fantastical and utopian, yet shot through with contemporary political and social ideas and convictions. Tai's vision is fecund and colourful, and her aesthetic enters the sphere of the epic, the sublime and the gothic. She reflects with particular profundity on how the modes in which she engages have been historically gendered, and reimagines them for today's audiences. She reflects on writing as the cornerstone of her work, how her political outlook has shifted through her various projects, reflects on the revolutionary possibilities of art in a time of extreme right wing politics, and her enduring ambitions for her own work: “I still want to split the atom.” She discusses the early impact of seeing Ophelia by John Everett Millais, and how it ​​prompted in her a desire “to be able to move someone through an act of creativity”. She recalls seeing Valie Export at Camden Art Centre and how it “completely blew my mind, and nothing was the same afterwards”. She describes the deeply personal circumstances behind Epilogue, a new work responding to Marcel Duchamp's Étant Donnés. She reflects on the dramatic impact on her of writers including Christine de Pizan, Amy Hollywood and Octavia Butler, and of filmmakers including David Lynch and Carl Dreyer. Plus, she gives insights into life in the studio, and answers our usual questions, including the ultimate: “What is art for?”Tai Shani: The Spell or The Dream, Somerset House, 8 August-14 September; Tai Shani, Gathering, London, 26 September–8 November. Shani has a work in Dulwich Picture Gallery in London's new sculpture park which is unveiled as part of an opening weekend on 6-7 September; her sculpture for the High Line in New York will remain on view until March 2026.What is art for? Contemporary artists on their inspirations, influences and disciplines, by Ben Luke, featuring illustrated, edited versions of 25 artist interviews drawn from the A brush with… podcast series, along with new writings, published by HENI on 2 September (US) and 4 September (UK). Available exclusively from HENI.com now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contemporary Q&A (05:08:25) - Mufti Yusuf Moosagie by Radio Islam

Destiny Christian Center August 3, 2025 Towels Not Titles, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

What language does God speak to you  through music?  Hymns?  The Lutheran Service Book's liturgies?  Contemporary songs?   In them all, God is inviting us to “enjoy him.”   C.S. Lewis said, “In commanding us to glorify Him, God is inviting us to enjoy Him.” Yes, enjoy Him through by making a joyful noise to the Rock of our Salvation.  That's Jesus.  Worthy to be praised.   “For the LORD is a great King above all gods.  In His hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also:  The sea is His, for He made it, and his hands formed the the dry land.  Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!  (Psalm 95) Psalm 95:1-7a Colossians 3:15-17 Luke 19:28-40

On August 18th 1961, 15 year old Jacqueline Thomas went to a funfair with her sister in a suburb of Birmingham. She did not return and her body was found in some long grass a week later, she had been murdered. Her case would be extensively investigated however remained unsolved until progress was made in 2007. This would be a surprising and also disappointing turn of events and would link her case to another case that happened in 1967.Important information provided by:Contemporary reports: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homehttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/notorious-1960s-murderer-dies-in-prison-166655https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/lifer-70-spared-murder-trial-68028https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/unsolved-murder-too-long-ago-3956687http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7118450.stmMusic 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

When we look into the life of Thaddaeus Judas, we see that we don't need to be famous to have Kingdom impact – we just need to be faithful. churchofthelakes.org

Pastor Van Blarcom delivers the message in the Auditorium.

Contemporary Southern Vernacular: Designing Sustainable Homes for Hot, Humid ClimatesIn this episode of EntreArchitect podcast, Mark R. LePage sits down with Jane Frederick, FAIA, 2020 President of the American Institute of Architects and principal of Frederick + Frederick Architects. Jane reflects on the path that led her to co-found her award-winning firm in Beaufort, South Carolina, and how her passion for sustainability shaped their focus on climate-responsive residential design. She also shares insights from her co-authored book, Contemporary Southern Vernacular, which offers strategies for building sustainable homes in hot, humid climates.As a leader in the architectural community, Jane opens up about her role as AIA President during the pandemic, a time that tested adaptability and resilience. She discusses the realities of running a small firm, the value of collaboration, and the importance of architects staying engaged with their local communities and policy decisions. From planning boards to zoning appeals, Jane's civic involvement exemplifies how design professionals can influence positive change beyond the drafting table.Throughout the conversation, Jane advocates for sustainable design not just as a practice, but as a mindset. She urges architects to embrace their leadership potential, whether through public service, writing, or mentorship, and to always keep climate and context at the forefront of their work. Her story is one of purpose, persistence, and a deep commitment to the future of the profession.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Contemporary Southern Vernacular: Designing Sustainable Homes for Hot, Humid Climates with Jane Frederick.Learn more about Jane online at Frederick + Frederick, check out her book Contemporary Southern Vernacular, or connect with her on LinkedIn.Please Visit Our Platform SponsorsArcatemy is Arcat's Continuing Education Program. Listen to Arcat's Detailed podcast and earn HSW credits. As a trusted provider, Arcat ensures you earn AIA CE credits while advancing your expertise and career in architecture. Learn more at Arcat.com/continuing-education.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Contemporary, commonly-accepted understandings of the history of Chinese state formation see the nomadic pastoralists of the Eurasian steppe as peripheral appendages to a centralized, agriculturalist empire. In his work, Lhamsuren Munkh-Erdene argues against what he calls “the Sinocentric paradigm” in favor of an interpretation of nomadic pastoralism as the origin of the premodern state. In this interview, we discuss the conquest theory of state formation, how mobility is essential to state control, and how nomadic state origins can be found globally beyond the Eurasian steppe. 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

Contemporary, commonly-accepted understandings of the history of Chinese state formation see the nomadic pastoralists of the Eurasian steppe as peripheral appendages to a centralized, agriculturalist empire. In his work, Lhamsuren Munkh-Erdene argues against what he calls “the Sinocentric paradigm” in favor of an interpretation of nomadic pastoralism as the origin of the premodern state. In this interview, we discuss the conquest theory of state formation, how mobility is essential to state control, and how nomadic state origins can be found globally beyond the Eurasian steppe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contemporary, commonly-accepted understandings of the history of Chinese state formation see the nomadic pastoralists of the Eurasian steppe as peripheral appendages to a centralized, agriculturalist empire. In his work, Lhamsuren Munkh-Erdene argues against what he calls “the Sinocentric paradigm” in favor of an interpretation of nomadic pastoralism as the origin of the premodern state. In this interview, we discuss the conquest theory of state formation, how mobility is essential to state control, and how nomadic state origins can be found globally beyond the Eurasian steppe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marx, an analyst of real businesses? You must be crazy. Well, before you arrive at that conclusion, consider the following: Procurement time, lead time, inventory management, freight costs, and supply chain management: these are terms commonly encountered by business analysts and participants alike on an everyday basis. Contemporary corporations, such as Amazon and Walmart, have developed elaborate interconnected networks of warehouses and logistics management systems that reduce the 'turnover time' (the two-day delivery method) and facilitate the circulation of capital. Any analyst of the world capitalist system cannot help but notice how geopolitical tensions over supply chains, semiconductors, GPUs, and rare earths tie into the circuits of contemporary global capitalism. A serious analyst of capitalism must, therefore, pay close attention to the "CIRCULATION" of Capital.  But what is the circulation of Capital? How does the world capitalist system connect retailers and financiers with networks of direct-producers ---- Marx's exploited classes in Volume 1--- and suppliers that are spread out across the entire planet? What does Marx's theory say about the 'subsumed classes', or the classes in society that do not directly participate in the production of surplus-value, but facilitate or provide conditions of existence to it? How do we incorporate bankers, merchants, and financiers into the circuit of capital? Volume 1 of Capital deals with the PRODUCTION of surplus-value to demonstrate how MORE value is extracted from workers than they receive in wages. The core of capitalist accumulation is thus the stolen value of workers. But what happens once this value is stolen? Does the capitalist keep all of it? Does he make distributions out of it? To whom are these distributions made and why? These questions are at the heart of Capital Volume 2. With this aim, this week the dialectic goes to work to explore the amazing world of Marx's Capital, Volume II: The Circulation of Capital.   About The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community. Follow us on social media: X: @DialecticAtWork Instagram: @DialecticAtWork Tiktok: @DialecticAtWork Website: www.DemocracyAtWork.info Patreon: www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

Contemporary, commonly-accepted understandings of the history of Chinese state formation see the nomadic pastoralists of the Eurasian steppe as peripheral appendages to a centralized, agriculturalist empire. In his work, Lhamsuren Munkh-Erdene argues against what he calls “the Sinocentric paradigm” in favor of an interpretation of nomadic pastoralism as the origin of the premodern state. In this interview, we discuss the conquest theory of state formation, how mobility is essential to state control, and how nomadic state origins can be found globally beyond the Eurasian steppe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

What can the Roman legions of Constantine, the Ottoman forces of Mehmet the Conqueror, and the US Army of World War II teach us about modern military power?In this timely episode of the Explaining History Podcast, I speak with former senior British officer and acclaimed military historian Barney White-Spunner about his forthcoming book Nation In Arms (out 14 August). Drawing from five pivotal armies that helped shape the European continent—the Roman, Ottoman, New Model, Prussian, and American—White-Spunner explores what today's governments must relearn about the organisation, loyalty, and very soul of military power.We unpack why European governments have lost focus on defence since 1989, why the peace dividend is over, and what history urgently demands we remember in an era of renewed conflict. This is a deep and necessary conversation about the nature of armies, the responsibilities of the state, and the timeless lessons of military history.History of European Armies, Barney White-Spunner interview, Nation In Arms book, Military history podcast, Contemporary military threats, Lessons from Roman army, Cromwell's New Model Army, Ottoman Empire military, Prussian military reform, WWII US Army history, European defense policy, Future of armed forces, Explaining History podcast, Modern warfare and strategy, Decline of European militaries, History podcast, Military history, Geopolitics, European history, Modern warfare, Author interviews, Strategic studies, Defence and security, British military.Newsflash: You can find everything Explaining History on Substack, join free hereHelp the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry Politzer, Brad Turner Trio, Jon Bentley, Triology, Kris Davis, Sumi Tonooka & Alchemy Sound Project, Dabin Ryu, Joshua Banks, Jacob Do, The Empress, Alexa Tarantino, Jimmy Farace, Nick Biello, Joshua Redman and Paul CornishPlaylist: Kerry Politzer - Hay RideBrad Turner - WondertrampJon Bentley - Balcony JoggerTriology, featuring Miles Black, Bill Coon, Jodi Proznick & Scott Hamilton - Slow RoadKris Davis, featuring Robert Hurst and Johnathan Blake - KnotweedAlchemy Sound Project, Sumi Tonooka - Points of DepartureDabin Ryu - The WellJoshua Banks, featuring HazeCave - OpoJacob Do - The KickerThe Empress, featuring Pureum Jin, Erena Terakubo, Lauren Sevian & Chelsea Baratz - ReminiscingAlexa Tarantino - Provoking LuckJimmy Farace - Directionally ChallengedNick Biello, featuring George Colligan, Alex Tremblay, Peter Kronreif, Charlie Porter - Slightly PerilousJoshua Redman - A Message to UnsendPaul Cornish - Dinosaur Song

Contemporary Q&A (29:07:25) - Mufti Yusuf Moosagie by Radio Islam

Destiny Christian Center July 27, 2025 The Heart of a Disciple, Pastor Chris Neisent destinyokc.com

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Christ comes to save the lost and hurting.   The one person for whom Christ can do nothing is the person who thinks there is no need. churchofthelakes.org

Vicar Raebel delivers the message in the Auditorium.

In today’s deep dive, we bring you a closer look at a high school dance camp on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

The concept of a microbrand is not new per se. Small independent watch brands were plentiful in the pre-quartz times. However, the term as we know it today has only been around in the watch world for the last two decades. Contemporary microbrands are a different beast altogether, and though they come in many shapes and sizes, one thing is certain: they have established themselves as key players in the broader watch industry. On this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Daan discuss the role of microbrands today. It's more multifaceted than some might imagine, from being agile and fearless in embracing trends to providing a value-driven entry point for new watch collectors and influencing big brands to offer features that have become commonplace for these smaller players.

Madeleine Peyroux, BADBADNOTGOOD, Jairus Sharif, Bomba, Joaquin Nunez, JABFUNG, William Carn, George Crotty, Steve Holt, Kennedy McLeod Quintet, Brian Baggett, Peace Flag Ensemble, Joni Mitchell, Nordkraft Big Band + Remy Le Boeuf + Danielle Wertz, Monika Herzig & Janiece Jaffe, OkonskiPlaylist: Madeleine Peyroux - The Summer WindBADBADNOTGOOD - Celestial HandsJairus Sharif - Oh, And Poets MaybeBomba - Homenaje a Ruben GonzalezJoaquin Núñez & Habana Safari - Ruta de la ClaveJABFUNG, featuring Julian Anderson-Bowes, Anthony Fung, Luis Deniz & Rafael Zaldivar - The CityWilliam Carn - AscensionGeorge Crotty Trio - Heart MusicThe Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet - ImpactKennedy McLeod Quintet, featuring Donny Kennedy and Jeff McLeod - 590 BluesBrian Baggett - When Your Wants Are Greater Than Your NeedsPeace Flag Ensemble - Paint DryingJoni Mitchell - Be Cool (Demo)Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf, Danielle Wertz - I Had a KingMonika Herzig, Janiece Jaffe - The Circle GameOkonski - Lakebridge

Although this album was the fourth  Elton John studio album, it was also the third album released in 1971.  John had released a film soundtrack album and a live album previously in the year.  Madman Across the Water is a more progressive album than his previous outings, containing nine tracks with all but the final track exceeding four minutes.  Elton John also had Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman sit in on the sessions for two of the tracks, playing Hammond organ.  Although it went to number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart, it did not do as well in his native UK.  The mediocre results in England may be partly explained by the song lengths not fitting nicely into the 3-minute span typical of singles.  Nevertheless, the album contains two singles which would prove to be amongst John's greatest hits. Contemporary critics had mixed reactions to the prog rock bent of the album, with some finding the lyrics confusing and the album as a whole too deep for new fans.  As with much of the discography of music icons like Elton John, reviews would trend more positive over time. Madman Across the Water finds Elton John on the cusp of his ascent to superstardom, when his next several albums would trend towards a glam rock approach and would start regularly topping the charts.Original host Brian Dickhute returns to "What the Riff" studios to help us finish off our podcast series focusing on the Months from 1965 to 1995. Tiny DancerThe lead off track takes its inspiration from two places.  Generally, it is inspired by the spirit of the women Bernie Taupin met in California, and how their styles contrasted with those in the U.K at the time.  More specifically it references Maxine Feibelman, who really was the "seamstress for the band," and supported John's elaborate stage costume style.  Feibelman and Taupin were married in March 1971, with Elton John serving as best man.LevonThe first single from the album tells the story of Levon, a man who is successful in the family business, but trapped in his lifestyle.  "Levon wears his war wound like a crown."  This symphonic piece uses a backing orchestra written, arranged, and conducted by Paul Buckmaster.  Madman Across the WaterThe title track to the album was originally supposed to be a track on John's previous studio album, but it was rearranged for this album.  The lyrics are about a man in a coastal mental institution who doesn't know if he belongs there or not.  Many have speculated that Taupin wrote this about then President Richard Nixon, speculation to which Taupin responds, "That is genius.  I could never have thought of that."Indian SunsetThe story about an American Indian warrior on the verge of defeat was inspired by Frederic Remington painting and/or a visit that Bernie Taupin paid to a reservation.  John has stated that the song is not a protest song, but a story.  The opening acapella verse sets the wistful tone of the rest of the song. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the children's television series “Electric Company""Hey you guys!"  This children's educational show debuted in 1971.   STAFF PICKS:Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul and Linda McCartneyBruce begins the staff picks with a song from "Ram," the only album attributed to Paul and Linda McCartney.  It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1971, making it the first post-Beatles McCartney single to top the US charts.  It is actually a compilation of several song fragments assembled by engineer Eirik Wangberg.  The lyric "hands across the water/heads across the sky" refers to Linda and Paul being American and British.Rain Dance by the Guess WhoRob brings us a song penned by Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter which was the lead-off track from the Guess Who's eighth studio album, "So Long, Bannatyne."  Randy Bachman had departed the band by this time.  Many of the lyrics reference landmarks or businesses in their native Winnipeg, Canada.  You Say It by Al GreenWayne's staff pick is a fusion of funk and soul off Al Green's third studio album.  Green got his start at the age of nine in a gospel quartet. The lyrics from this song discuss the difficulties a guy has in picking up the phone to call his girl.  Al Green became a minister in 1976 and returned to gospel music in the mid-80's.I'd Love to Change the World by Ten Years AfterLynch features a song that is the sole top-40 single from the British blues rock group in the U.S., peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics express the frustration of the counter culture movement in wanting to change the world, but realizing that solutions are harder to reach than thought.Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves by CherBrian finishes out the episode with a story from Cher. The lyrics are told from the perspective of a Gypsy girl born to a dancer in a traveling show.  When she is 16, she becomes pregnant from a young stranger who runs off, leaving her to raise a baby girl in the same situation as her mother raised her. 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