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At least 49 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks. British gastrointestinal surgeon Nick Maynard is currently in Gaza working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. He spoke to Cormac about treating children who have been shot.
Apply to join us as a co-host! https://astrosoundbites.com/recruiting-2025 This week, Lucia, Cole and Cormac discuss cosmic sandwich kids: intermediate mass black holes. Where are they hiding? How do they form? And can they grow up to become supermassive black holes? To answer questions like these, we take a look at globular cluster simulations and a famous gravitational wave event: GW190521. The discussion takes us to alien civilisations in the far, far future. From Globs to Gravitational Waves: A Simulated Cosmic Choreography https://astrobites.org/2025/06/19/from-globs-to-gravitational-waves-a-simulated-cosmic-choreography/ Uncovering Precession for GW190521: How the Last Cycle Cracked the Case https://astrobites.org/2025/06/21/precession_gw190521/ Space Sound: https://soundcloud.com/esa/sound-of-a-juice-boom-deploying The clock ticking sound is by “opticalnoise” on freedsound.org (https://freesound.org/people/opticalnoise/sounds/201194/). The alarm sound is by “hypocore” on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/hypocore/sounds/164090/).
"There are no new feelings, just new words." The Irish DJ talks about finding commonality in polarising times, CSD weekend and his podcast, Queerly Beloved. In Berlin, the end of July means one thing: CSD, AKA Christopher Street Day. Commemorating New York's historic Stonewall Riots of 1969, this raucous weekender is a yearly celebration of the queer community and LGBTQIA+ rights. The Irish DJ and podcast host Cormac is committed to documenting queer history. As host of Queerly Beloved, he conducts candid interviews with queer DJs and producers about the music industry, sexuality and mental health. But in this week's RA Exchange, Cormac is the one on the couch. He speaks about growing up gay in a conservative Irish town and navigating homophobic environments as a young person. He found solace in the dance music scene—which he said saved him—but he also found drugs and alcohol, which he used to manage his battle with depression and shame. Many years of substance abuse forced him to go sober and to prioritise his mental health. Cormac said he worried that quitting partying would end his sex life and music career. Instead, it was just the beginning. Over the course of more than two decades, Cormac has accumulated a loving legion of fans as a DJ, known for playing disco, 80s high NRG and flamboyant tunes that he describes as "poppers music." His label Polari—a reference to the secret language used by queer people throughout history—will release his new single, "Gone," on July 25th, with remixes from Ewan Pearson and Fred Terror. It's also raising funds for Berlin and London-based trans charities Casa Kua and Not A Phase. Listen to the episode in full. -Chloe Lula
One buyer Caitriona who has just recently gone through the house-bidding process, spoke to Cormac about the challenges she faced.
In this episode, a poem about the first words and the story of Cormac mac Airt.
The cousins finish part one, "Lady of Shadows," of Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (book 5 of Throne of Glass series). How you feeling about the new Tony Danza approach? Does Rowan know he has no filter? What role in the Thirteen are you? Safe if you've read this far in the series. No cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send emails and voice memos to sandtfaemail@gmail.com! Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series Seasons 2: Throne of Glass (TOG) series
In 2021, Jennifer Poole, a 24-year-old mother of two, was murdered by her former partner, Gavin Murphy. He had a history of abusive behaviour, including an assault on another partner, and in the years since, her family have campaigned for the creation of a domestic violence registar to be established. Jennifer's brother Jason Poole spoke to Cormac.
In part 1 of our summer series centered on the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture, we discuss Evan's first visit to Boston and share his and Cormac's impressions of the city.Rather than focusing on CEUs or presentations, we explore how the AIA Conference continues to serve as a powerful gathering place for the profession. The serendipity of in-person meetups, the nuance of hallway conversations, and the inspiration found in real-world architecture make it a unique moment in the calendar year.Whether you made it to Boston or not, this episode captures the essence of what makes architectural travel and community engagement so energizing. It's a reminder that often the most meaningful aspects of being an architect happen outside the office—walking the streets of a great city or reconnecting with colleagues over drinks after years apart.Episode Links:Evelyn Lee, FAIA - AIA 2025 PresidentArcolArchistarUpcodesHotel Marcel-----Have a question for the hosts? Ask it at AskArchispeak.comThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.
In this episode of The Power Current podcast, host Chris Berry interviews Dr. Cormac O'Laoire, Managing Director at Electrios Energy, discussing the evolution of the battery industry, particularly focusing on lithium-ion and LFP technologies. They explore the current trends in the battery supply chain, the shift in battery chemistry narratives, and the overlooked areas within the industry. The conversation also delves into the comparative dynamics of North American and European supply chains, the balance between innovation and scale, and the future of battery technologies, including recycling challenges and the potential for battery swapping.This interview was done in collaboration with Fastmarkets and the Live Lounge set at their Lithium Conference in Las Vegas last month.
Tebbs and Corm are shouting at some orange coloured clouds this time with Cormac giving us a lesson on Irish History We have listener questions, talk about the World Club Cup and find out if Cormac would take one for the team to avoid 9/11
This week, Lucia, Cormac, and Shashank dive into the depth of the Mediterranean Sea to discover more about the most energetic neutrino measured to date, which had an energy of a whooping 120 PeV! They then pay a visit to the South Pole to discuss what the ICECUBE neutrino observatory can tell us about the proton fraction of cosmic rays at the highest energies. Casting a wide (KM3)NeT for a record-breaking neutrino https://astrobites.org/2025/05/29/km3net-neutrino Kachow! Three high energy neutrinos speed through IceCube https://astrobites.org/2025/05/31/template-post-33 Space Sound: https://youtu.be/VKvuohsicZs (Particle of Doubt by David Ibbett) Gammapy Song: https://gammapy.org/gammapy_song.mp3 (Gammapy Python package: https://gammapy.org)
Angela joins me for two hours of fun that ends with smart rats sniffing out landmines. But before that we get to America's most dangerous national parks, Cormac from Ireland sharing his countries "anchor baby" solution, a Big Beautiful Bill update and a whole lot more.
Cormac came to Canada from Clonsilla, Dublin in 2010 (one of the few times it wasn't fun to be in Dublin) and has settled into a Canadian banking career over the last 15 years. Cormac is currently an Executive Vice President and Partner at Stonebridge Financial, a Toronto based asset manager. Since coming to Canada, he has been a player and treasurer with St. Pats GAA and recently chaired the Ireland Funds St. Patrick's Day luncheon coming out of COVID. He's also been known to pull a pint for a I/CAN and support various Irish ex-pat community initiatives across the city. Cormac is a long-time resident of the east end with his wife and Toronto Irish Players secretary, Sue Murphy. When he's not pushing pennies, Cormac enjoys some downtime skiing, golfing, hiking (with Pixie the cockapoo) or preparing for the next Hyrox race.I would still encourage people to download the episodes and to share them with friends and family. Downloads are the easiest indicator for me to gauge how many people I am reaching with these conversations so I would really appreciate it.
The more things change, the more they, uh, change. This episode Cole, Shashank, and Cormac cover the exciting events that change what we see on the night sky. Ancient astronomers tracked the motions of the planets and the arrival of “guest stars” (supernovae), and nowadays we're lucky enough to see some really wild and energetic events. Cormac gives us a view into what happens when a star punches through a black hole's accretion disc, Shashank shows us a particularly persnickety pulsar, and Cole gets his twenty minute monologue on modern classical music cut for time. Astrobites: This Pulsar Has Mood Swings https://astrobites.org/2025/05/21/this-pulsar-has-mood-swings/ X-treme X-rays in an X-tra young system https://astrobites.org/2025/04/16/x-treme-x-rays-in-an-x-tra-young-system/ Space Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_3RgX-RIY&list=PPSV Gif of Sagittarius A* we mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0QRpid5_QU
Join Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and special guest Amy (Revelio and Expecto Podtronum) as they dive headfirst into a world of magical love triangles, adapting tropes, and enough will-they-won't-they to fill the Great Hall. So grab your butterbeer, popcorn, settle in, and get ready to swoon, cringe, and laugh out loud as we reimagine Harry as a romantic lead. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-63-what-if-harry-potter-was-a-rom-com/ In this episode: We all forget movies exist Tropes on tropes on tropes Rom-Coms, not just for adults Kreacher and Dobby OTP Forget about Ginny Book 6 is Ron's Rom-Com Suddenly a pro Ministry pod?! Cormac and Hermione: masters of the breakup Lestrange constantly gets obliviated Voldemort has amazing love speeches For more from our guest, Amy Hogan: Expecto Podtronum: http://www.expectopodtronum.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expectopodtronum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expectopodtronum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expectopodtronum Twitter: https://x.com/expectopod Revelio: http://www.reveliopodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevelioCast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reveliopodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reveliopodcast Twitter: https://x.com/Revelio_Podcast Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThreeBroomsticksPodcast
PJ speaks to Mary Foster how Family and friends and the town of Cobh came together for her late husband Cormac Wyse, and found a way to remember and to say thanks for the care he received at Marymount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for a service station to be redeveloped at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough, Co Donegal, more than two years ago. Cormac spoke with Donna Harper, whose daughter Leona was killed in the explosion, at the age of just 14.
On Sunday, world leaders of some of the top democratic economies in the world will gather in Alberta for the G7 summit, to discuss everything from the war in Ukraine, to trade to wildfires.But what will be achieved at the meeting? Will U.S. president Donald Trump create drama like the last time he was on Canadian soil, and what should we make of the controversial decision to invite the leaders of India and Saudi Arabia?Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with John Kirton, a University of Toronto Professor Emeritus and the head of the G7 research group., who's been to almost every G7 since 1988.You can follow Cormac's reporting live from Kananaskis on the G7 by listening to 1130 NewsRadio in Vancouver, 660 NewsRadio in Calgary, 570 NewsRadio in Kitchener, 680 NewsRadio in Toronto and 95.7 NewsRadio in Halifax or visiting citynews.ca. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
In this episode of All the Saints of Ireland, host Thomas and guest Michelle look at the life of Venerable Matt Talbot. They then move to the life of St. Cormac Ua Liatháin (the Voyager) and St. Torannan and more. L'articolo E51 | All the Saints of Ireland – Venerable Matt Talbot – St. Cormac Ua Liatháin – St. Torannan proviene da Radio Maria.
Comhdháil ar bun ag Cumann Barra na Gaeilge i bPáras an dá lá seo.
Local health officials in Gaza said today that Israeli military strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Medical student Sama Qudaih and James Elder, UNICEF's Gobal Spokesperson spoke to Cormac.
The disorder started on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town. Cormac spoke to Andy George who is the President of the national black police association of the UK- who lives in Belfast and Paul Frew, DUP MLA for North Antrim .
Tá an ceoltóir aitheanta ag seoladh dlúth cheirnín nua le Liam O'Connor – ‘Into the Loam'.
Aitheantas Réalta Gnó 2025 ón All-Ireland Business Foundation bainte amach ag eContent – a comhlacht margaíochta digiteach.
The outgoing mayor of Derry City said this week that the role has been the greatest honour of her life, even though it came with relentless abuse. Lilian Seenoi Barr was Northern Ireland's first black lord mayor she spoke to Cormac about how she faced "unprecedented levels" of racially-motivated online abuse during her term in office.
Sunny had spent 16 years in a Florida prison for the murder of two police officers - some of those years on death row. She was released from jail in 1992. Cormac and Sarah speak to Abe Bonowitz of "Death Penalty Action" in the United States and Ellen McGarraghan, an author and private investigator.
What makes architecture memorable? Why do some spaces hit you in the chest while others feel hollow? In this episode of Archispeak, we explore a concept that's rarely taught but deeply felt. Genius loci. The spirit of the place.From volunteering as a docent at Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio to taking a group of recent grads on an architectural pilgrimage through Chicago, Cormac shares stories that tie memory, mentorship, and emotion to design. Along the way, we discuss how the demands of modern practice often push this spirit aside in favor of speed, budgets, and repeatability.Together, we wrestle with what it means to create architecture that belongs—architecture that understands its context, uplifts the human experience, and becomes part of the emotional fabric of our lives. If you've ever stood in a space and simply felt something you couldn't explain, this one's for you.-----Have a question for the hosts? Ask it at AskArchispeak.comThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.
The ESRI have said they are forecasting only 34,000 homes will be delivered this year and only 37,000 next year. Cormac spoke to John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Arts, Media, Sport & Communications says it's the common-sense approach to comfort and choice in sport and physical activity. Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn spoke to Cormac and Sarah.
We spoke with Palestinian Irish woman Sherin Alsabbagh earlier this week about her fears for her bother and his young family in Gaza as the bombardment and blockade persists. Cormac spoke with her brother Mohammed Alsabbagh and his children Abdelkareehe 19 years of ages, Retaj who is 17 and nine year old Najwa.
Teacher Tracey and her 6th class stars Aoidhe, Sinead, Cormac and Danny reveal how Ballyhass NS sprinted past hundreds of schools to claim Ireland's fittest title—and €8k in gear!For schools interested in joining, visit fyffesfittestschool.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of London's top chefs - but call's Ireland home, and when he's not in the kitchen, Luke Ahearne is on the terraces at Selhurst Park, leading the Crystal Palace ultras. Luke spoke to Cormac about how he balances Michelin-starred precision with his match-day passion.
Palestinians based in Ireland are getting increasingly worried about the wellbeing of loved ones as bombing intensifies and blockades continue. Sherin Alsabbagh who recently got her 74 year old mother Najwa out of Gaza to Ireland and Morgan McMonagle, Irish vascular and trauma surgeon just back from Gaza - spoke with Cormac.
Angela joins me for the first two hours frustrated at triple fee increases proposed to get into “your national forest”. Land pirates rob and pillage in America, Congress continues its drunken spending ways, Hobbs vetoes 36 more bills but signs my “engineering standards” bill (thanks Senator Wendy Rogers). Olivia joins me in the third hour with comments including the benefits of trade schools and Cormac shares the veto process in Ireland. We end with an issue over uranium transport and new inflation numbers show eggs are a little less expensive.
Cormac grew up in China thinking he was just another kid, until his mother revealed a secret that would reshape his identity forever. From ranches in Washington to yeshiva halls in Israel, this Asian Kosher Cowboy shares a story of faith, transformation, and unshakable pride. Cormac or the name he goes by now, Uriah Lee's journey from cultural outsider to Jewish inspiration is one you'll never forget.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Naki: The Best Jewish Devices for Your ChildrenNaki is a filtered audio entertainment system with an expanding library of wholesome content for the discerning family. It's the best devices on the market. And got brand new options!FREE SHIpping with code: LCHAIM:Get Here → https://bit.ly/44BXQyJ► BitBean: Smart Custom SoftwareReally great way to take your business to the next level.Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATIONReach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► PZ DEALS: Never Pay Full Price AgainAn epic app that tracks deals for you.Download here → https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn► Wheels To Lease: Trust Me Get Your Car With ThemFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today!→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you!https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donateOur free call-in-to-listen feature is here:• USA: (605) 477-2100• UK: 0333-366-0154• ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513Lchaim!
In today's episode, Cormac, Cole and Lucia catch you up with all things Citizen Science. In the epoch of ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini (no, not the telescope), it's easy to forget about the 20 Watt computer you're using to read this sentence. Yes, even YOU can contribute to cutting-edge astronomical research, as we present two examples of cosmic crowdfunding in action. Cole convinces us that nearby galaxies need some Clump Scouts, and Lucia shows us how volunteers have been the (tur)key to finding a new star-studded dwarf galaxy. We also discuss the non-research benefits of democratising science, and in a fourth-wall-shattering pivot, we ask you, yes YOU, what you'd like to hear more of on a[s]b. astrosoundbites@gmail.com Astrobites: https://astrobites.org/2024/07/29/galaxy-zoo-clump-scout/ https://astrobites.org/2023/11/18/a-lonely-little-galaxy-at-the-edge-of-our-neighborhood/ Space Sound: Adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6vbST9iMOU XKCD Comic: https://xkcd.com/1425/ Article about the (not so?) amateur astronomer: https://astro.arizona.edu/news/tucson-doctor-wins-national-award-his-second-act-amateur-astronomer
We really get in there with our guest on this week's show, Cormac McGinley. Cormac runs walking tours along the Cliffs of Moher and all over the Burren in County Clare, one of our favorite places in Ireland. Name an -ology and Cormac probably studied it, and he brings his love of science to his love of Ireland with him on every walk he leads.On this episode, we speak with Cormac about really getting to know a place deeply; ecological wrong turns and the unnatural Irish landscape; the impact of consumer culture and how to separate needs from wants; and how he is working on building a life so that if tourism vanishes, he can still live in his favorite place. Much like our previous guests, Cormac also imparts some valuable life advice: “Time is all we have, so retain a sense of humor and try not to be a dick.”Dyed Green is a project of Bog & Thunder, whose mission is to highlight the best of Irish food and culture, through food tours, events, and media. Find out more at www.bogandthunder.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katemccabe.substack.com
Paul Byrne talks to Cormac who says choice is a fundamental Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An animator and illustrator from The Irish Times Dermot Flynn spoke to Cormac about the creative industry being one of the first casualties of AI expansion.
If you are selling your home you might feel it is a waste of money to spruce it up - - that whoever buys your house will want to make their own. According to Clare Connolly at Clare Connolly Estate Agents in Dundrum that could ultimately cost you a lot. Clare joins Cormac and Sarah with tips to get your house ready for the market.
Have you ever asked God, "Now what?" after a big moment of faith? You, me, and even Jesus' closest followers have been there (Acts 1:6-8). God meets those questions not with frustration but with power, purpose, and community. As we trust in His Spirit and His perfect timing, we step forward together. What's your next step today?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49426402RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://www.canyonridge.org/blog
That stars die will be old news for most listeners. But sometimes, stars don't just die, they get ripped apart by supermassive black holes. Cormac, Cole and Lucia discuss these so-called tidal disruption events. Specifically, how these events are connected to X-ray absorption features called extreme coronal lines. The hosts also take a look at one of the true superstars of supernova remnants: the Crab Nebula. As it turns out, studying the ejecta can give clues about the pulsar at the heart of the nebula. The discussion revolves around the every-day of doing science. Spoiler: it's not all like solving exercise sheets. A New Look at Our Old Friend, the Crab Nebula https://astrobites.org/2025/03/16/new-look-at-crab/ Exploring the remains of a destroyed (death) star https://astrobites.org/2025/03/08/exploring-the-remains-of-a-destroyed-death-star/ Space Sound: https://youtu.be/aG300vtQ1es
Billy and Michelle chat with Keeneland Director of Sales Operations, Cormac Breathnach, about this week's boutique Select Racing Age sale!
In this episode, we go international—literally—with Cormac and Lisa of the International Adventure Racing Association (IARA). As a worldwide organization, IARA is on a mission to unify, support, and elevate adventure racing on every continent. We talk about what it means to define standards of fairplay, safety, and sustainability in a sport that thrives on pushing limits and embracing the unknown. With a deep respect for racers, race directors, volunteers, and the land itself, IARA is working to shape a stronger, more inclusive future. From promoting ethical competition to building bridges with other organizations, IARA is setting the compass for where adventure racing is headed next. We dig into the core values that drive their work—teamwork, integrity, inclusion, and, of course, adventure. This episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to race globally. Join us as we explore the spirit of adventure racing through the lens of its most ardent advocates.Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please like, click, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice. This helps spread the word about Adventure Racing and TDZ's role in elevating the sport. Remember - You Keep Racing, and We'll Keep Talking! Show notes:https://internationaladventureracing.org/about/https://www.facebook.com/internationaladventureracing/Sponsor Links:https://www.ascendathletics.org/Hike For Her Registration Page - https://raceroster.com/events/2025/99558/hike-for-her-2025Hike For Her Auction Site - https://app.galabid.com/hikeforherhttps://www.wilddriftless.com/race-information
Billy and Michelle chat with Keeneland Director of Sales Operations, Cormac Breathnach, about this week's boutique Select Racing Age sale!
Shoot, someone made the mistake of letting Cole pick the episode topic. In this episode, Cole, Cormac, and Shashank talk about the big boy on cosmology campus: Lambda CDM. This model has gotten a bit too big for its britches we think: what are the things about the universe that this model can't explain? Shashank gives us a tour through the dark matter hearts of galaxies which don't match up with cosmological predictions and Cormac shows us how 1500 (ish? We're not clear on this one.) supernovae could hint at a fundamental flaw in Lambda CDM. Astrobites: Testing cosmology with the DES 5-year supernovae dataset: https://astrobites.org/2024/03/22/template-post-21/ Digging into the Core: Dark Matter and Dwarf Galaxies https://astrobites.org/2015/07/14/digging-into-the-core-dark-matter-and-dwarf-galaxies/ Space Sound: Listen to the hum of NANOGrav's gravitational wave background https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGO0wQK9ns4
This week, Kathy and Liam speak to Cormac Delaney, Michael McKane, Matthew Baldari, Owen Stannard, and Charlie Schulz, otherwise known as the band "Caltha". The band previously performed under the name Obstacle Monkey when they won the 2024 BC's Best, taking them to open for Del Water Gap at 2024 Modstock. Caltha continued to perform at various house shows and bars around the Boston College area. Recently, Caltha also played a benefit concert in late February, in conjunction with EcoPledge of BC to raise money for LA wildfire victims. The band is dropping a new album titled Chicken Liver Testimony on April 11th. Tune in to hear about the bands origins, upcoming projects, and advice for BC musicians!Check in next week for more episodes!
In this episode, Cormac, Lucia and Cole lift the lid on the lifecycle of space missions by peering into a preponderance of proposals. If you've ever wondered how your favourite telescope, rover or probe made it into space, then wonder no more. Lucia brings us a novel way to track potentially hazardous space junk using 5G, while Cole teases us with some magnetic results from the LISA Pathfinder mission. We also discuss our favourite proposed space missions, and debate the right balance between risk and reward. Astrobites: https://astrobites.org/2024/08/13/5g-signals-to-track-space-trash/ https://astrobites.org/2024/12/21/template-post-15-2/ Space Sound: https://www.nasa.gov/audio-and-ringtones/ (First Acoustic Recording of Laser Shots on Mars)
Easter Pysanky: Silicon Curtain https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtainCar for Ukraine has joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this special Easter season. In peaceful times, we might gift a basket of pysanky (hand-painted eggs), but now, we aim to deliver a basket of trucks to our warriors.This time, our main focus is on the Seraphims of the 104th Brigade and Chimera of HUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence), highly effective units that: - disrupt enemy logistics - detect and strike command centers - carry out precision operations against high-value enemy targetsand a lot more "giving Ukraine cards" https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtain----------This is another request I'm making personally to the generous and supportive audience of Silicon Curtain. A last-minute opportunity has arisen to travel to Ukraine with an aid convey in April 2025. This comes at a critical time where Kremlin-inspired lies are permeating social and traditional media. This is a chance to film the reality, and share it with a global audience to undercut the lies of Putin, Trump and the weird, malicious people within the US administration. https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain/shop/urgent-micro-fundraiser-to-support-to-1320505https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/e/387699Urgent micro-fundraiser to support an imminent Journey to Ukraine - which will begin on April 1st 2025. the aim is to generate £2,500 in the next week, to cover the costs of travel, food and some items of equipment to support filming and editing of the footage we take through the course of the journey. This is an urgent fundraiser to support my forthcoming journey across Ukraine in April, traveling with an aid convoy. The trip will result in essential footage for the documentary film, as well as valuable insights that will help to plan the full filming of the documentary. We will also be creating video diary episodes and interviews to be shown daily on Silicon Curtain during and after the trip. Your generosity will make this possible and is helping to get the truth about Ukraine into the media. Purchases of £100, dollars or Euros will receive an exclusive Silicon Curtain patch, which we are having designed and made in Kharkiv, Ukraine. https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain/shop/urgent-micro-fundraiser-to-support-to-1320505https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/e/387699----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Young guy writes a Substack piece about his favorite author, Cormac McCarthy. It gets a few reads, and turns out that one of those readers knows old Cormac and actually reads him the piece. In fact, she's known and loved old Cormac for 40+ years. She corresponds with the young guy and eventually decides he's the right person to tell her story, which is a love story that began almost half a century ago, when she was a homeless 16 year-old girl who randomly met a not yet famous author in his 40s sitting by the pool at a run-down motel in New Mexico. Crazy, wild love story/lifelong friendship commences. Young guy writes this forbidden love story, publishes it in Vanity Fair in prissy, easily offended 2024, and all hell breaks loose.Vincenzo's Substack is here. Vincenzo's professor's Substack is here.Dare to join us in Montana this summer!If you're gonna buy stuff on Amazon, please use this link.Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Star People,” by George Michael. “Come on in My Kitchen,” sung by Chris Thomas King. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe