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Kevin and Bill talk about the patterns of our cultural disintegration, and how they are reflected in the changes to the half-time show over the past 60 years. Events like these incrementally adjust worldviews by pushing the envelope of what people feel is acceptable to society. But how should we engage with those who think it was just a celebration of diversity? How do we avoid groupthink, and point out that the emperor has no clothes? Multiculturalism is meant for a pass on bad morality, but not for us.
This was a fun episode! We talk about the Olympic "ding-dong" scandal (please answer the poll below if you are listening on Spotify). Then we rank some Olympic sports, and answer a question about using "what do you say?" in conversation. Big Rich and Ben are coming to the even in Sendai this Saturday! Please register to join us!10-year podcast anniversary event in Sendai:https://www.55freebird.com/events Abe's 10-year podcast anniversary goods!https://www.55freebird.com/shopFree Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X: @FBEteachertalkInstagram55freebird.com (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) FBE Teacher Talk YouTube ChannelGoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple)GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Spotify)GoGoプロジェクト#EnglishLearning #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #ESL #EFL #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishForBeginners #SlowEnglish #英語学習 #StudyEnglish #PodcastForESL
Let's dive into a trend that's creeping back into our lives and reshaping the cultural landscape—we're talking about the offline comeback in 2026. After years of diving deep into the digital realm, many individuals and brands are rediscovering the value of real-world interactions. It's fascinating, isn't it? As the digital world began to feel overwhelming for some, there's been a notable shift back towards in-person experiences across various sectors.First up, let's take a look at the fashion industry. If you've been paying attention, you might have noticed that 1990s styles are making a serious comeback. ThBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex-and-dating--5052038/support.
Living Proof Ministries is pleased to share a teaching series originally recorded during Beth's March 2015 Living Proof Live event held in Atlantic City, NJ.We would love to have you join us for a Living Proof Live Event! Beth always brings a fresh word. Check out our Events webpage to see Beth in-person (https://www.lproof.org/events).---------------Living Proof Ministries is dedicated to encouraging people to come to know and love Jesus Christ through the study of Scripture."For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword." –Hebrews 4:12---------------Connect with us:WEBSITE: https://www.lproof.org/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJmg8jt3mQ4DTELKDde4rQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/livingproofministries/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LivingProofMinistriesWithBethMoore/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BethMooreLPM
Tonight at 8:30 pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS - https://flyover.live/show/flyoverTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTo Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. Bill's American Minute radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet. His Faith in History television airs on the TCT Network on stations across America and via DirectTV.Bill FedererWEBSITE: https://americanminute.com/pages/about BOOKS: https://americanminute.com/collections/printed-books FOC Show: 4th of July Special Edition with Bill Federer - THIS IS WORTH SAVING!: https://rumble.com/v1b1fbb-foc-show-4th-of-july-special-edition-with-bill-federer-flyover-conservative.html Labor Day Special with Bill Federer - MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS: https://rumble.com/v1ipghg-labor-day-special-with-bill-federer-may-not-be-what-you-think-it-is-flyover.html FOC SPECIAL Show: Bill Federer: The History of Church vs State and Where The Church Lost Its Role: https://rumble.com/v1qpffw-foc-show-bill-federer-the-history-of-church-vs-state-and-where-the-church-l.html FOC SPECIAL Show: The REAL Truth About Thanksgiving with Historian Bill Federer: https://rumble.com/v1ws3r4-the-real-truth-about-thanksgiving-with-historian-bill-federer-flyover-conse.html FOC SPECIAL Show: There REALLY is a Santa Claus - Part 1 & 2 - Historian Bill Federer: https://rumble.com/v23gdoq-foc-special-show-there-really-is-a-santa-claus-part-1-and-2-historian-bill-.html SPONSORS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO► ReAwaken America- text the word EVENTS to 40509(Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com)► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover► Z-Stack - https://flyoverhealth.com ► Dr. Jason Dean (BraveTV) - https://parakiller.com Want to help spread the Wake Up • Speak Up • Show Up -https://shop.flyoverconservatives.com/-------------------------------------------Follow our Social Media so we can be best friends
Join Psychic Medium Cari Mugz from Idaho Falls, as she pulls a card to let you know what's coming up for the week and the signs and symbols to watch for. Cari MugzInstagram: @spirit.medium.carimugz FB Page: Psychic Medium Cari MugzWebsite: https://www.carimugz.com/Events #cariconnects #carimugz #psychicmedium #mediumship #weeklyreading #cardreading #cardoftheweek #idahofalls #mediumidahofalls #psychicmediumidaho #bestmediumidahofalls #spiritualgrowth #spiritguides #awakening #psychicsofidaho
It is that time of the week - we share our picks for this edition of “Stop It” where you just have had enough of something!
Pastor: Josh Bonzelaar Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (2) Title: Nothing is Impossible With God (Luke 1:26-33) Date: 2026.02.14+15 LINKS:
Sara Billiet from the Kewanee Public Library District joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the new non-fiction adult book club, the Page Turners Book of the Month, the Virtual Alzheimer's program, Sesame Street story time, and the new Blind Date with a Book Club. The Kewanee Public Library is rolling out a busy February and spring for the community. This month, virtual programs with the Alzheimer's Association shine a light on understanding dementia, starting February 17 at 3 PM. For book lovers, the longstanding Page Turners fiction club is joined by the new Curious Minds non-fiction club, set to debut with meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. Adults are invited to join a new tabletop gaming club starting March 4. For families, a Sesame Street-themed story time takes place on February 21 at 11:15 AM, complete with crafts and music. Details and updates are available on the library's website and Facebook page.
Welcome back to our special season bringing you the best sessions from the Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information and Events, which we held with Flashes & Flames in London. This week we're featuring a panel discussion moderated by media consultant Paul Hood and featuring Tami Hoffman, Director of Public Policy at The Guardian; Amir Malik, AI & Digital transformation lead at consultants Alvarez & Marsal; and Sajeeda Merali, CEO, PPA. The panel was tasked with discussing how publishers should respond to AI models using copyrighted content and what regulatory, commercial, and strategic options exist. Paul began the session by laying out the topics under discussion - LLM's taking content without permission or payment, whether content licensing marketplaces offer a solution, what action publishers should be taking to protect themselves and the impact of agentic AI and bot traffic on publishers who need human audiences. Read the key takeaways from this session, find our weekly newsletter, AI Masterclasses and more on voices.media
One and Done Is Not Going To Work Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, the founder will need to follow up with the investor to close. After the pitch, some founders send one email to follow up. The one-and-done approach to follow up will not work. It takes multiple follow-ups and outreach to close an investor. The investor is searching for more evidence that the startup will be successful. This could be information around the growth of the market, the productivity of the technology, or the strength of the team, to name a few. Continue to give regular updates to the investor with a focus on traction and market adoption. It takes seven touches to close a sale, so it takes seven touches to close an investor. Budget time and resources for the follow-up effort. Set up systems such as a CRM to provide updates to the investors following the deal. Set up follow-up calls and meetings to showcase the results of the business. It takes time to follow up, but that's where the results come in. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.
Small businesses across the country are being encouraged to get involved in Local Enterprise Week 2026, as the full schedule has revealed over 330 events will be taking place across the five days. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices will see events taking place in each of the 31 local authority areas focused on helping businesses at all stages of their development, even those who may have a business idea they want to get support with. The events range from accessing funding and the benefits of AI to how to make your business more productive and save money. The events include an AI training event for small businesses with Google, an innovation day with Microsoft as part of the Student Enterprise Programme, Padel networking, a live pitch battle event for businesses, a host of events for International Women's Day with range of well-known names taking part across the country. From businesses that have been supported by their Local Enterprise Office like Ella & Jo to money experts like Eoin McGee, broadcaster and entrepreneur Bobby Kerr and sporting heroes like Kellie Harrington and Derval O'Rourke there is plenty on offer across the country. Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, said; "Local Enterprise Week is all about opportunity. If you've already got a business and there's a specific area you want to explore or find out more about then this is for you. Similarly, if you've got a great idea for a business and you want to sense check it with experts who have been there and done it, Local Enterprise Week is that opportunity. The Local Enterprise Offices open their doors to everyone and every business to show what is available and what is on offer and create events with experts and businesses that have seen it all. So, if you want to cut costs in your business, access funding or get a handle on how AI can positively impact your business then Local Enterprise Week is for you. It's the perfect chance to see the huge range of supports that are already out there." Anne Lanigan, Head of Local Enterprise and Regions, Enterprise Ireland, said; "Enterprise Ireland is delighted to support and be involved in Local Enterprise Week. Working closely with the Local Enterprise Offices, this week is a chance for small businesses to focus on key areas where they can make a real difference for their future ambitions. "This may be in relation to digitalisation or becoming more sustainable, or those who have ambition to grow internationally and begin to find new markets. If you are a business with the ambition to grow, internationalise or innovate, then there is something for you at Local Enterprise Week and we would encourage every small business out there to see what is happening in their area this year and take that next step." Shane Tiernan is Chair of the County and City Management Association (CCMA) Economic Development Committee and Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council. He said: "Small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in building strong local economies. Helping these businesses grow and succeed continues to be a major focus for the local government sector. One of the key ways we deliver this support is through the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) network. "Each of Ireland's 31 local authorities has a LEO office, which provides both new and existing entrepreneurs with a broad mix of expertise, training, and practical supports. This is a fantastic resource, and I would encourage anyone considering starting or expanding a small business to explore what's available during Local Enterprise Week." The Local Enterprise Offices, located in the local authorities and funded through Enterprise Ireland, support thousands of small Irish businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. Since their establishment in 2014, they have been the first stop for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and provide a range of supports, including funding, mentoring, training and sector-specific expertise to help guide businesses...
Get an understanding behind what the 1767 Townshend Acts aimed to accomplish including those specific items which were greatly affected. Learn who had been serving as Commander In Chief of British Forces in North America since 1763. Go behind the scenes and discover what unraveled on October 1,1768. Discover who replaces Massachusetts Royal Governor Francis Bernard come July 31,1769. Learn if Governor Bernard's replacement is no stranger to mob violence. Explore what had been pursued by more than 60 Merchants come August 1768, one year prior to Governor Bernard stepping down from his post. Get introduced to Ebenezer Richardson & Theophilus Lillie including where both men stood regarding the 1768 Boston Non Importation Agreement. Learn what unfolded on February 22, 1770 involving Richardson, Lillie, and hard core radicals. Agree if it's fair to say that what occurred on February 22, 1770 played a contributing factor behind the evening of March 5,1770. Receive an in depth analysis behind what occurred on March 5,1770 involving Boston's Townspeople and British Troops from 29th Regiment of Foot. Learn how Dr. Benjamin Church was involved following the aftermath of what happened on March 5. Determine if Dr. Church had served on a committee which issued request seeking troop withdrawal from town of Boston. Figure out which Forefather chose to defend the accused British Soldiers from 29th Regiment of Foot including his personal reasons for having done so. Discover whether the jury found all 8 soldiers accused of murder to have been guilty for those charges brought against them including their lead commanding officer. Learn who Parliament was trying to save from total financial ruin a few years after the infamous Boston Massacre Incident. Discover what unraveled on December 16,1773 including the fallout that followed three months later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Das Frühjahr naht und mit ihm startet ein neues Format bei Berlin Unboxed: unsere Monatsvorschau. Ab sofort bekommt ihr jeden Monat die besten Tipps für Ausflüge, Events und Unternehmungen in Berlin – vom Must-See bis zum Geheimtipp. In unserer ersten Ausgabe nehmen wir euch mit in den Berliner März. Die Tage werden länger, die Sonne zeigt sich wieder häufiger - und ganz Berlin zieht es nach draußen. Wir sprechen über die schönsten Orte für Frühlingsspaziergänge und geben euch Tipps für den Start der (Floh-)Marktsaison. Natürlich werfen wir auch einen Blick auf die Event-Highlights im März: Mit der MaerzMusik bringt das Festival für aktuelle Musik internationale Künstler:innen und außergewöhnliche Klangwelten nach Berlin. Sportlich wird es beim ISTAF, wenn Top-Athlet:innen in der Hauptstadt antreten. Und beim Generali Berliner Halbmarathon zeigt sich die Stadt von ihrer aktivsten Seite – mit tausenden Läufer:innen und einer einzigartigen Atmosphäre entlang der Strecke. Ob Kultur, Kulinarik oder Bewegung unter freiem Himmel – der März ist der perfekte Monat, um Berlin neu zu entdecken. Alle Tipps und weitere Inspirationen findet ihr auf visitBerlin.de und im visitBerlin-Blog. Viel Spaß beim Hören – und beim Start in den Berliner Frühling!
Welcome to Episode 260 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of 2 Corinthians Chapter 13 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Nica Libre Churchill 7x50.Listen and subscribe here.Download episode here.
Your podcast doesn't need to be massive to make money — but it does need a strategy. Monetization isn't one-size-fits-all, and most independent podcasters are building income in smarter, more diversified ways than people realize. Podcast Monetization Myths 1. Myth: You Need Huge Downloads to Make Money A common misconception is that monetization only starts when you hit tens of thousands of downloads per episode. In reality, smaller, niche podcasts often monetize more effectively because they serve a highly specific audience. Advertisers, sponsors, and even your own products perform better when your listeners are clearly defined and highly engaged. A focused audience of 500 loyal listeners can be more valuable than 5,000 passive ones. What actually works: Niche positioning Audience trust Clear listener intent 2. Myth: Sponsorships Are the Only Way to Monetize When most people think “podcast monetization,” they think ads. But independent podcasters are generating revenue through multiple streams: Listener support (memberships, donations, premium content) Affiliate marketing Selling their own services (coaching, consulting, speaking) Courses or digital products Events and community access For many shows, sponsorships are just one piece of the puzzle — not the foundation. What actually works: Diversifying income instead of relying on a single source. 3. Myth: Monetization Should Happen Immediately There's pressure to “make money fast,” especially for new podcasters. But monetization works best when it's built on trust. If your audience doesn't yet understand who you are and why you matter, revenue efforts will feel forced. The most sustainable monetization happens after: Consistent publishing Clear messaging Audience feedback and engagement What actually works: Building value first. Monetizing second. 4. Myth: More Ads = More Revenue Overloading episodes with ads can damage listener trust — especially for independent creators. Listeners stick around because they trust you. If monetization disrupts the listening experience, it can hurt long-term growth. What actually works: Relevant sponsorships Honest endorsements Clear alignment with your audience Quality beats quantity. 5. The Real Monetization Formula for Independent Podcasters Successful independent podcasters usually follow this pattern: Define a clear audience Build consistent, valuable content Identify what that audience already spends money on Align monetization with that need Monetization works best when it feels like a natural extension of your show — not an interruption. Your podcast isn't just content. It's a relationship. And relationships are what create revenue opportunities.
We discuss with Panora Public Library Director Molly Allen.
Unverhofft kommt oft – und genau so war es auch auf der Essener Motorshow 2025. Dort habe ich völlig überraschend Janusz wiedergetroffen, den ich von einigen meiner Events kenne. Vielleicht kennt ihr ihn aber auch aus einem Video von Halle77, in dem Markus ihn in seiner „Traumgarage“ besucht hat.Klar, dass ich mir die Gelegenheit nicht entgehen lassen habe und ihn spontan für ein weiteres Benzingespräch geschnappt habe, aber diesmal im Podcast. In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, wofür ein Gewindefahrwerk wirklich gedacht ist, warum Janusz ausgerechnet einen Golf 1 zum Geburtstag bekommen hat und viele 1er noch dazu gekommen sind und ob sich eine Rohkarosse tatsächlich als Wandschmuck eignet?! Außerdem tauchen wir tiefer in ein Thema ein, das mir besonders am Herzen liegt: Saugertuning und das Schreiben und Anpassen von Kennfeldern. Janusz bringt hier jede Menge Praxiserfahrung mit und schafft es, etwas Licht ins Dunkel von Lambdawerten, Drosselklappen und Motorabstimmung zu bringen. Ist das abstimmen vom Kennfeldern am Ende auf der Straße sogar genauer als auf dem Prüfstand?!Warum drei Golf 1, ein Porsche und ein Käfer am Ende vielleicht doch nicht genug sind, erfahrt ihr in diesem Podcast. Viel Spaß beim vorletzten Benzingespräch von der Essener Motorshow
Alaaf vom Dachboden! In dieser neuen Episode der Dachboden Revue lassen Michael „Mitch“ Gajda und Maurice Gajda die Korken (und die Masken) fallen. Nach dem Ausnahmezustand am Rosenmontag ziehen die beiden Bilanz: War das Kostüm ein Erfolg oder ein Griff ins Klo?Die beiden nehmen euch mit in das Herz des Kölner Karnevals, analysieren die wildesten Partys und fragen sich: Wie viel Verantwortung steckt eigentlich in der puren Unterhaltung?Karneval-Check: Deep Dive in die Kölner Veedel und die Highlights vom Rosenmontag.Der „fetzige Kalender“: Skurrile Sprüche und humorvolle Lebensweisheiten, die man einfach gehört haben muss.Real Talk: Warum Maurice und Mitch plötzlich über persönliche Ängste und gesellschaftliche Abgründe sprechen.Sport & Spirit: Ein Abstecher zu den Olympischen Spielen – was uns sportliche Höchstleistungen über das Leben lehren.Ausblick: Was steht nächste Woche an? Die Jungs geben einen exklusiven Ausblick auf kommende Events.Dachboden Revue – der Podcast, der irgendwo zwischen bunter Party-Eskalation und ehrlichem Deep Talk zu Hause ist. Jetzt reinhören und abonnieren.
In der Schweiz engagieren sich Tausende von Menschen freiwillig bei Sport- und Kulturveranstaltungen. Sie packen mit an, weil sie gemeinsam etwas bewegen und unvergessliche Momente erleben wollen. Swiss Volunteers ist eine nationale Plattform, die dieses Engagement professionell organisiert. Sie bringt Freiwillige und Events zusammen, unterstützt Veranstalterinnen und Veranstalter bei der Einsatzplanung und fördert den Austausch innerhalb einer lebendigen Community. Ob grosse Wettkämpfe, Festivals oder lokale Anlässe – überall dort, wo Menschen ihre Leidenschaft einbringen wollen, ist Swiss Volunteers im Einsatz.Die Motivation, Zeit für freiwillige Einsätze zu investieren, ist vielfältig. Ein zentraler Antrieb ist jedoch das Gefühl, Teil einer Gemeinschaft zu sein. Einer Community, die durch ein gemeinsames Ziel verbindet und das Gefühl vermittelt, an etwas Grösserem mitzuwirken.Seit heute steht dieses Angebot auch für die Events in der Region Andermatt, Sedrun und Disentis zur Verfügung. Die neue Plattform basiert auf dem Know-how und der bewährten Struktur von Swiss Volunteers. Wer sich für freiwillige Einsätze in der Region interessiert, kann sich über diesen Link kostenlos und unverbindlich anmelden: andermattsedrundisentis.swissvolunteers.ch. Verbindlich wird ein Engagement erst mit der Anmeldung für einen konkreten Event.Die Plattform ist eine zentrale Massnahme im Rahmen des Projekts Community Building, das wir gemeinsam mit der Fachhochschule Graubünden umgesetzt haben. Dazu ist bereits ein Podcast erschienen, die Episode 10.
Dawn Stallwood has close to 30 years serving and working closely with leaders and their management teams – including executive assistants and chiefs of staff.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about how EAs bring space and perspective to CEOs and their teams, what beautiful leadership is, and what she's seeing in the professional space related to automation and EAs.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/363--It's the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.Sound too good to be true? It's actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite. --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
With online dating, smartphones, and apps, we have access to more options than ever. But infinite possibilities can be paralyzing. And just because you can customize a search, doesn't mean you know what you're searching for, or that the person on the other end is being honest about who they are. You've heard people say, “All the good ones are taken.” Is that true? What constitutes a “good one”? Are we looking for the wrong things or in the wrong places? What if it's a bit of both? Are there traits that make a match more likely to last, or is that just a myth? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/
Auckland's Eden Park CEO says new event rules will align us better with global venues - as the stadium's granted more concerts and a State of Origin match The Government's announced new settings, lifting the number of concerts allowed each year to 32 - 12 large and 20 medium-sized - without the need for resource consent. Night-time sport will also be allowed on any day, as long as games are over by 10.30pm - and New Zealand's first ever State of Origin match will be held next year. CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking that his team's been committed to getting to this point. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern.The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Happy Valentine's Day!Mrs Murray met the UK StrikeFans.com contingent and Badly WiredLamp (“and friends”) on Thursday to talk about the Cormoran Strike novels. Yesterday, Friday the 13th, Rowling tweeted about the secret she had told them — the title of Strike9:Nick Jeffery found the most likely source of the title Sleep Tight, Evangeline, assuming it is not an anagram, in six minutes:BadlyWiredLamp who was at the Rowling meeting congratulated Nick on twixter seven minutes later: “Well done for finding it Nick!” with a hand salute emoji. Which semi-confirmation from a witness suggests he is spot on.Even more impressive, Nick wrote up a flash post about The Whiskey Shambles and other ‘Evangeline' possibilities at the HogwartsProfessor weblog, ‘Sleep Tight, Evangeline – Title Release for Strike 9.' Nick and John will be discussing this news as well as the Psalter and Head of Persephone charms with miniature book, Tolkien, and mythology expert Dimitra Fimi this weekend for a post here next week. See her ‘Miniature Books in Children's Fantasy' to prepare for that conversation. Stay tuned!But it's Valentine's Day! John and Nick celebrate this Hallmark Holiday with a journey through the Cormoran Strike novels' V-Day celebrations and a discussion of the various Valentines and Cupid's in the story, with special emphasis on the Cupid and Psyche myth that Rowling has suggested is the series story template.That suggestion came the week after Hallmarked Man's publication in the first of her Public Service Announcements to “Robin and Strike fans:”This image came as a surprise even to Hogwarts Professor subscribers because, though we have been writing and talking about the Cupid and Psyche myth as one of the mythological templates behind the Strike series since early 2021, it was the first time Rowling had acknowledged this publicly. Since the September revelation of this connection by the author and the appearance of the head of Persephone at the end of her Strike9 clues Christmas Charm bracelet, Strike fandom is now on board with the idea. Which on-boarding Nick and John celebrate with this Hearts and Flowers conversation, in which:* Nick reviews the Valentines Day events in the Strike series, the importance of which makes 14 February to Serious Strikers what Halloween is to Harry Potter fans;* John discusses the post American Bar office scene in Troubled Blood that let the cat out of the bag about the Cupid and Psyche myth just beneath the Strellacott romance;* Nick updates that with Rowling's PSAs and charm pointers to the Trials of Psyche in Robin's story;* John lays out how and where Hallmarked Man features Valentine Longcaster, the character with the Cupid name, and a Valentine's Day conflict with dogs to Guard the Gates of Hell (from charting Parts Five and Six);* Nick journeys back to Cuckoo's Calling and explains how Lula Landry's death and Robin's first meeting with Strike are twist on Cupid and Psyche with Venus, Psyche, and Cupid, Hephaestus, and Ares all with their equivalents in Charlotte, Robin, and Cormoran;* John ups the ante of the conversation by bringing in Edmund Spenser and C. S. Lewis, two writers Rowling loves, both of whom wrote stories that turn on Cupid and Psyche, and suggesting that Galbraith, in using the Eros-Anteros distinction of those writers in the Strike series is answering allegorically the core question of human life: whether to focus the soul on the ephemeral body and its desires or on the noetic faculty of soul, the Heart, logos within us;* Nick and John then discuss Robin and Strike's individual relationships Cuckoo to Hallmarked in light of Cupid-False Cupid and taking turns going through the Strike novels with a look at the principal murder victim and murderer and their respective relationships;* John shares the Jungian interpretation of Cupid and Psyche as the mythic representation of feminine actualization, the chrysalis of female identity;* And more!Below are the links to posts on this subject mentioned in their back and forth and to a translation of the original myth. Happy Valentines Day — and stand by for more discussion of Sleep Tight, Evangeline, the Psalter and Persephone Charms, and all things Strike and Mythology with Dimitra Fimi.Links Mentioned in the Valentines Day Celebration Conversation:Rowling Points to Myth of Cupid and Psyche in order to Console Strike Fans Disappointed with Hallmarked Man (8 September 2025, Nick Jeffery)Nick shares the context of Rowling's tweet (fan disappointment!) and the background information about the illustration she chose for it.The Most Pleasant and Delectable Tale of the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche (Apuleius)A translation of the Silver Age Latin tale from Apuleius' Golden Ass.A Mythological Key to Cormoran Strike? The Myth of Eros, Psyche, and Venus (22 April 2021, John Granger)The first post to discuss Rowling's use of this specific myth within Cormoran Strike, it is essential reading and comes in four parts:* a discussion of Rowling's stated beliefs about the soul and how it is the focus of her story-telling,* a review of her psychological artistry in Potter and the post Potter novels and screenplays,* a synopsis of the Eros and Psyche myth, and* a point to point look at the parallels in the story thus far with speculation about novels to come.Robin's Two Perfumes: The Meaning of Philosychos and Narciso (9 June 2021, John Granger)The names of Robin's baseline perfume, Philosychos, and the one she and Strike choose at story's end, Narciso, both point less to the bedroom than to Robin's allegorical, psychological, and mythological role as Psyche in the series.Erich Neumann in his Amor and Psyche: The Psychic Development of the Feminine describes this discipline as a “prohibition against pity” which “signifies Psyche's struggle against the feminine nature.” …Psyche's last trial involves her having to confront death, a “marriage” to which she was condemned as a sacrifice at the story's start, a meeting she can only survive by transcending her feminine qualities of nurturing and pity. She must become, if only temporarily, a narcissist to pass through Hades and return to the world of the Sun and to Cupid. The myth, in Jungian lights, is about her transcending the accidental self, here her feminine and sexual relation to Eros or Cupid, for “ego-stability” leading to “individuation,” ascent to the greater, immortal Self.Robin as resident psychologist and loving soul is the Psyche-cipher of the Strike mysteries. She differs from the relatively passive Human Beauty of the myth in her active and determined “struggle against the feminine nature,” her “What. I. Do!” She not only wrestles with her desires for domesticity and maternity in her thinking but stands up to Strike-Cupid in their Valentine's Day Street Fight and demands his respect or at least more considerate behavior. But she is still struggling with her difficulty to be the narcissist rather than the Great Mother when circumstances and her heroine's journey of psychological individuation demand that.Reading Rowling as Myth Maker and Myth Re-Writer: A Conversation with Dr Dimitra FimiNick Jeffery and John Granger converse with Dr Dimitra Fimi about Harry Potter, Cormoran Strike, Tolkien, Jane Eyre, and the Mythological Artistry of J. K. Rowling, Hogwarts Saga to Hallmarked ManThe Hallmarked Man's Mythological Template‘Cupid and Psyche's importance for grasping the depths of Strike 8, from the “necessity” of the Silver Vault and the three men in Robin's life, to spaghetti carbonara and ‘Maid of the Silver Sea'Ink Black Heart: The Mythic Backdrop (10 September 2022, John Granger)What Rowling is depicting in Robin's journey through the events and mystery of Ink Black Heart include a trap set by Venus, one that takes Robin to a personal and professional underworld or hell, her survival and endurance of every temptation by her determination to be steely rather than empathetic, especially with respect to a certain “lame fellow” (!), and her re-surfacing from hell a changed person, one worthy of begrudging Venereal approval (or Zeus' intervention — Rokeby!).Ink Black Heart: Strike as Zeus to Robin's Leda and Cupid to Mads' Psyche (10 November 2022, John Granger)These traditional portrayals of the every person's human and divine aspects, soul and spirit as man and woman in dynamic, cathartic relationship — think Romeo and Juliet, Redcrosse Knight and Una, Cupid and Psyche — are perhaps, with her alchemical symbolism, sequencing, and coloring, Rowling's greatest literary ‘reach' and achievement in the Strike series, albeit one largely lost on her her vast reading audience. The deliberate conjunction-melange of archetypal psychology, mythology, and spiritual allegory in these novels is, especially in combination with her hermetic artistry, intertextual playfulness (Aurora Leigh!), and chiastic structures, testimony to the author being one of the most accomplished and challenging writers of the age in addition to the most popular (and least well understood, even by her fans).Hallmarked Man: Freemasonry and J. K. Rowling (7 February 2024, Nick Jeffery)The Royal Arch degree is unique in England for including the ceremony of “Passing the Veils” symbolising the path to enlightenment that a mason undergoes as he progresses in the craft. Given Peter Rowling's upward social mobility from working class apprentice to engineer and moving from the Bristol suburbs to middle class Tutshill, it isn't beyond reason to wonder if Peter might have been tempted by the social and career advantages that freemasonry might have offered him and exposed a young Joanne to some of the symbolism.Edinburgh, as well as being the home of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, is also home to if not the oldest lodge in the world, then at least the one with the oldest records. Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 has minutes of meetings from 31st July 1599. There have long been arguments between this Lodge and the one in Kilwinning on the other coast of Scotland as to which is the oldest. (see IVº of the Rite of Baldwyn above)J. K. Rowling's ‘G-Spot' and ‘Triple Play:' The Lake & Shed Secret of Her Success (21 September 2024, John Granger)I want to try tonight to explain as succinctly — and as provocatively — as possible why I think Rowling's ‘Lake and Shed' metaphorical explanation of how she writes offers a compelling reason for both why she writes and why readers around the world love her novels the way they do. I call this her ‘G-Spot' and ‘Triple Play' because it is her point of singular genius, the defining quality that separates her from contemporary story-tellers, which involves ‘Shed' artistry of three particular literary tools, all subliminal, which work together to achieve her aims.The Hallmarked Man's Flood of Names, Characters, and Plots (22 September 2025, John Granger)Rowling's seven Shed tools — psychomachia, literary alchemy, ring composition, misdirection towards defamiliarization, Christian symbolism, mythology, and inter-intratextuality (writing about reading and writing) — are all about the transformation of the human soul by cathartic experience in the imaginative heart, i.e., our spiritual reorientation. These traditional tools alone don't do it, of course; her capacity for creating archetypal characters that we care about in profound fashion is what gives the tools their grip on the heart.But, if a writer uses these tools in his or her Shed, the game being played and its stakes are not in question. Everything Rowling has written to date, with greater or lesser success (largely dependent on her control of the final product, cough*Warner Brothers*cough), shares this aim. Her global popularity testifies that much more often than not she hits her target to the delight of her readers.I assume this was her aim in Hallmarked Man. It's early days on the full exegesis of Strike8 in light of Rowling's Shed tools, Lake springs, and Golden Threads, but there are encouraging signs. My third reading of the book included my first ‘Aha!' moments with respect to the mythological template of the series, the Shed tool Rowling was openly urging her readers to think about in her recent Cupid and Psyche tweet.Jungian Interpretations of ‘Cupid and Psyche:'* Erich Neumann: Amor and Psyche: The Psychic Development of the Feminine (A Commentary on the Tale by Apuleius)* Paul Diel: Symbolism in Greek Mythology: Human Desire and Its Transformations (A “psychological study of the symbols condensed in the fate of the mythological hero”)* Robert A. Johnson: SHE: Understanding Feminine Psychology (An interpretation based on the myth of Amor and Psyche and based on Jungian mythological principles)* Marie-Louise von Franz: Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man (originally A Psychological Interpretation of The Golden Ass of Apuleius)‘Tamspells' Point to Point Correspondence List of Events in the Strike-Ellacott Novels and the Myth of Cupid and PsycheThe list ‘Tamspells' made will be Nick and John's starting point in their upcoming conversation with her about how to see the myth beneath the surface of the storyCupid and Psyche Myth Highlights to Look for in Your Review at Home of the Strike Series:* Jealousy of Venus* Psyche's Wedding/Funeral March to Mountain Crag* Psyche Rescued by Cupid, stuck with his own arrow* Retreat to Hidden Castle, Love in Darkness* The Two Sisters* The Confrontation with Lamp and Knife* Psyche's Return Home; Death of Sisters (Pan cameo)* Psyche's Search for Cupid/Venus: Ceres Interview* Brought to Venus (Worry and Sadness)* First Trial: Seeds and Grains (Ant)* Second Trial: Wool from Golden Sheep (Reed)* Third Trial: Crystal glass for Black Stygian water (Zeus, Eagle)* Persephone Odyssey: Box for Beauty (Tower instructions)* Barley Cakes for Cerberus and Two Coins for Charon* Must ignore: “a lame man driving a mule loaded with sticks, a dead man swimming in the river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead, and old women weaving.”* Meal in Underworld with Persephone* Return Trip, Falling to Temptation* Cupid intervention; intersession and deal with Zeus* Olympian Court Date* Marriage of Cupid and Psyche post Ambrosia, birth of PleasureStrike Novel Victim Eros Anteros Murderer Eros Anteros Cuckoo's Calling Lula Landry Evan Duffield Marlene Higson,Yvette Bristow, Guy Some, Jonah Agyuman John Bristow Alison Creswell Yvette Bristow The Silkworm Owen Quine Kathryn Kent Leonora/Orlando Elizabeth Tassel Michael Fancourt Owen Quine? Career of Evil Kelsey Platt Rock Band Leader Ray Williams, (Hazel Furley) Donny Laing Rhona Bunyan, hostage women Agnes Waite Lethal White Jasper Chiswell Ornella Seraphin, Kinvara Patricia Fleetwood Raphael Chiswell Kinvara Hanratty Ornella Seraphin Troubled Blood Margot Bamborough Paul Satchwell Roy/Anna Phipps Una Janice Beattie Steven Douthwaite/Diamond Dead Mother Dennis Creed Louise Tucker Agnes Waite Ink Black Heart Edie Ledwell Philip Ormond? Joshua Blay, Grant Heather Ledwell Gus Upcott Anomie/Paperwhite, Vikas BhardwajMorehouse Katya Upcott The Running Grave Daiyu Wace, Kevin Pirbright (Jacob) Louise Pirbright Abigail Glover Patrick, Baz Jennifer Wace The Hallmarked Man Tyler Powell Anne-Marie Morgan Chloe Griffiths/Jolanda Lindvall Ian Griffith Jolanda/Sapphire Rita Lindvall? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe
In addition to protesting and voting, we have another option hiding in plain sight against this administration: our economic power. Scott says resistance should also include unsubscribing—from one or more streaming platforms, from LLMs, or from ride hailing platforms. Stick it to the CEOs who are enabling Trump and take a piece of hyde out of Big Tech, especially Tim Cook's Apple. There should be an economic downside to supporting ICE. After all, the day Alex Pretti was murdered, Cook was at the White House for a “Melania” screening. Plus, the weak job growth numbers under Trump, the shabby state of our healthcare system, the dangers v. the benefits of AI, the unregulated predictions markets are a breeding ground for bad actors, and young men need to get off their screens, and focus on being healthy, smart, and kind. Scott Galloway joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.show notes Scott's "Resist and Unsubscribe" "Notes on Being a Man," Scott's latest book The Prof G podcasts "Raging Moderates" pod with Scott and Jessica Tarlov "Pivot" podcast with Scott and Kara Swisher Tim's playlist Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19. Plus, we have a handful of seats still available for our second show in Minneapolis on February 18. TheBulwark.com/Events.
The Hulu's series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family' has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh's behaviour with forensic precision. Don't forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators of the show, starting from Ep 285 and join in for additional episodes and interviews with Mandy Matney, Erin Lee Carr, Liz Farrell and David Moses in the Crime Analyst Squad: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Registration for spring 2026 Masterclasses is now open here: bit.ly/LRMasterclasses2026 ****** Laura continues to unravel the timeline and shares that, in addition to the boat crash case and PMPED's COO and CFO Jeanne Seckinger's confrontation with Murdaugh about the missing $792k missing legal fees on June 7th, there was another very serious investigation into Murdaugh's behaviour and finances, which began before Maggie and Paul's murders. Laura then details Gloria Satterfield's troubling case and how a Judge signed off on a $4.3m settlement, which included $1.45m attorney fees and $105,000 prosecution expenses, which went to guess who? Gloria's family knew nothing about this. One month before signing off on the settlement, that same Judge recused herself from the boat crash case due to her long-standing relationship with Murdaugh. In this episode, Laura also highlights first hand testimony from those who knew Murdaugh the best which helps develop the behavioural profile of Murdaugh and talks to motive. Join Laura as she breaks it all down. #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #StephenSmith #GloriaSatterfield #MalloryBeach #MurdaughMurders #Murder #AlexMurdaugh #MaleViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticHomicide #Timeline #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #TrueCrimePodcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qUgdtQlAnQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLV7aWq7t0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r3IkeqM7a4 https://www.fitsnews.com/2022/04/26/murdaugh-murders-saga-south-carolina-grand-jury-was-probing-alex-murdaughs-finances-prior-to-double-homicide/ Sources https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/alex-murdaugh-indicted-federal-conspiracy-wire-fraud-bank-fraud-and-money-laundering https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/talahassee-democrat.jpeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHXgB0oSoQ https://www.thedailybeast.com/alex-murdaughs-pmped-law-firm-colleagues-describe-his-work-behavior-in-murder-trial https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/federal-judge-says-multi-million-dollar-murdaugh-insurance-policy-doesnt-cover-boat-crash-that-killed-mallory-beach/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mallory-beach-death-alex-murdaugh-boating-crash/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10045843/Alex-Murdaughs-wife-Maggie-met-divorce-attorney-just-six-weeks-killed.html https://people.com/crime/maggie-murdaugh-saw-divorce-lawyer-six-weeks-before-murders/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/us/alex-murdaugh-whats-next/index.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-trial-voicemail-pills-b2284637.html https://wpde.com/news/local/judge-approves-43m-judgement-for-estate-of-alex-murdaugh-housekeeper-gloria-satterfield https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/curtis-eddie-smith-bond-alex-murdaugh-b2313351.html Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Much of our understanding about the earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and floods that shaped the geology of the Pacific Northwest comes from Western scientists. But those records almost always overlook the oral traditions of Native American tribes who witnessed those events. An exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland looks at the eruption of Mount Mazama, the Ice Age floods and other geological events through the perspective of the Nez Perce and other Columbia Basin tribes. “Heads & Hearts: Seeing the Landscape through Nez Perce Eyes” is on display through Feb. 16. Geologists Roger Amerman and Ellen Bishop created the exhibit, which originally appeared at the Josephy Center for Arts & Culture in Joseph. They join us to talk about how Native oral traditions can — and should — inform modern science.
Gary sits down with the inspiring Paul Ritter to discuss the game-changing Black History Month events in Grand Prairie, Texas! From a Unity 5K walk and a Tasteful Affair cooking live event to a massive Your Health is Your Wealth Expo featuring top health and leadership experts, Paul breaks down how Grand Prairie is setting a new standard. Don't miss insider details on free community events, empowering resources, and tips for better heart health!
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"If you say something over and over often and enough, it becomes true because perception is reality." Paul O'Callaghan has built a career at the intersection of water science, wastewater realities, and the practical question every operator and executive eventually faces; what actually moves innovation from idea to adoption. As Founder and CEO of BlueTech Research, Paul explains how his team helps decision-makers put capital to work more efficiently in water by reducing uncertainty and separating signal from noise. He describes patterns he's watched repeat across water entrepreneurs, pilots, and product market fit, and why "innovation" often breaks down simply because utilities, investors, and founders are using the same word to mean different things. Capital, fit, and the language gap Paul unpacks what it takes to align an investor's expectations with a technology's true pathway to scale. He contrasts different "types" of innovation and why matching the right investor, entrepreneur, market, and timeline matters as much as the technology itself. The conversation also highlights why solving a problem someone has today is often a safer starting point than betting everything on a problem that might arrive tomorrow. Regulations as a driver and a risk Regulation matters in water and wastewater, but Paul cautions against building an entire business on the hope that rules will create a market on schedule. He walks through timing risk, enforcement uncertainty, and why tracking policy momentum matters as much as tracking the text of the regulation itself. He also notes a shift toward more "aspirational" regulation focused on reuse, regeneration, and systems-level outcomes. Storytelling that changes adoption From Brave Blue World to Our Blue World, Paul shares what he learned about making water personal and compelling without reducing it to doom-and-gloom narratives. The stories he tells connect to a core professional challenge: technologies enable outcomes, but adoption accelerates when people can see and want the "better" future those outcomes create. Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 02:33 - Trace's message on finding "your next love" through learning 09:25 - Words of Water with James McDonald 11:25 - AWT connection and the importance of being challenged by community 13:06 - Industrial Water Week dates for "this year" (Oct 5–9) 14:02 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 19:15 - Interview with Founder & CEO of BlueTech Research, author of The Dynamics of Water Innovation, Executive Producer of Brave Blue World and Our Blue World 22:20 - Pivot moment into water as a career (Malaysia, Edinburgh course, "living machines") 25:15 - What BlueTech Research does (reducing uncertainty, helping capital work efficiently) 27:50 - How startups connect with BlueTech and why storytelling matters 30:09 - Matching investors, entrepreneurs, and markets (alignment and "different languages") 33:00 - The role of regulations (timing risk and market realities) 35:15 - How BlueTech keeps up (themes, emerging areas, and using AI for tracking legislation) 36:30 - Paul's book: The Dynamics of Water Innovation (why he wrote it and who it's for) 40:49 - Documentary storytelling origin and Discovery Channel experience 44:22 - How celebrities got involved and why the outreach worked 45:30 - Why they made a second film and the goal of making water personal 48:03 - Viewer feedback, education impact, and grassroots screening stories 50:08 - "Water 2050" video game inspired by the films 51:21 - Additional ripple effects and "halo" projects (curriculum, photography competition, water walks) 53:06 - Where water innovation is going (desirability, storytelling, and "leaving water") 56:07- Advice for people with ideas (talk to people, generosity of the sector, ikigai, long-term view) 58:08 - Ostara / Crystal Green story (finding the operator's "today problem") 59:54 - One point Paul wants to leave: "It's a journey, enjoy it." Quotes "We do our best to help people put capital to work more efficiently to solve water challenges." "Try and find a problem that someone has today, ideally." Connect with Paul O'Callaghan Email: paul.ocallaghan@bluetechresearch.com Website: BlueTech Research – Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence braveblueworldstudios | Instagram | Linktree LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/o2environmental/ Guest Resources Mentioned The Dynamics of Water Innovation: A Guide to Water Technology Commercialization by Lakshmi M. Adapa (Author), Paul O'Callaghan (Author), Cees Buisman (Author) Watch Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis | Netflix Braveblueworldstudios | Instagram | Linktree "Dynamics of water innovation: Insights into the rate of adoption, diffusion and success of emerging water technologies globally" – Wageningen University & Research "Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet: The Living Machine" – U.S. EPA "Brave Blue World" film – Science on Screen synopsis "Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey" – IMDb overview "Water Reuse for Industrial Applications Resources" – U.S. EPA "ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023—Water for the Processing of Medical Devices" – ANSI Blog "Key EPA Actions to Address PFAS" – U.S. EPA "The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose" – PositivePsychology.com Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters Paperback by Brian Klaas Rivers of Power: How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World Paperback by Laurence C. Smith Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind 415 Green Building Updates: What You Need to Know 004 It's Not Easy Being Green! 032.5 The One That Takes You to AWT's 2018 Technical Training] 022 The One with Tim Fulton 280 The One About Retaining Top Talent 368 Adapting to the New Workforce: Attracting Top Talent 413 Charting the Future: Mastering the Art of Strategic Planning Words of Water with James McDonald Today's definition is a single, reactive molecule, usually an organic compound, having the ability to join with a number of similarly defined molecules to form a polymer. 2026 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.
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America's historic allies came together at one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings to try and chart a new future. The Munich Security Conference has long hosted frank debates, and this year, European leaders confronted a world in which some of them are unsure whether the United States will continue to help guarantee their security. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
The United Nations is accusing a paramilitary group in Sudan of committing widespread atrocities that amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity. The nearly three years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with Ann Curry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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ICE failed in its operation in Minnesota because the people would not bend to their terror campaign. Minneapolis residents also maintained incredible discipline in their resistance and totally let Trump down by keeping a check on any potential riotous behavior. Meanwhile, the El Paso airport closure shows the administration's continuing communication problems, and Bondi's performance before the House Oversight Committee was so over-the-top bad, it's even getting panned on the right. Plus, Bongino is a con artist and a loser, the Dems have an increasing number of pickup opportunities in red states, Nick Fuentes of all people is providing a little clarity on the state of Republicans, and exactly how many pardoned J6 insurrectionists have gone on to commit child sex abuse? We're losing count.Adam Kinzinger joins Tim Miller.show notes Country First's campaign to push back on politicization of the National Guard Kinzinger on his event with Democrats in Anderson, Indiana Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19. Plus, we have a handful of seats still available for our second show in Minneapolis on February 18. TheBulwark.com/Events. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARK. Promo Code BULWARK Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout.
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If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEFood-centric events bring up the same fear every time: "What if this ruins my progress?"In this episode, Coach Mia shares 5 practical tips to help you navigate social events WITHOUT sabotaging your goals, spiraling into restriction, or obsessing over every bite.She reframes how to approach these moments by focusing on patterns over isolated events, practicing self-trust, and remembering that consistency (not perfection) is what actually drives results. Because progress is built from what you do most of the time, not what happens at one dinner, holiday, or celebration.As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD:Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.fergusonPhysique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcastInquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEHave questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutesAnd keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEInterested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNAFor more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.comIf you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
John is joined by Christopher L. Eisgruber, President of Princeton University and author of Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right. They discuss the state of free speech on university campuses. While public perception often emphasizes crisis and failure, many institutions are upholding speech rights more effectively than they are credited for. The broad constitutional principles of free expression, protecting even offensive or unsettling speech, are a good starting place for academic environments. However, these principles alone are insufficient. Universities must also foster a culture of mutual respect, encouraging civil discourse and meaningful dialogue even amid disagreement.Some of the specific challenges universities face in the current polarized political climate include the impact of the Israel–Gaza conflict, protests, donor pressures, and calls for institutional statements. Institutions must balance their commitment to free expression with efforts to elevate discourse and promote inclusive learning environments. Chris believes that university leaders should not use censorship as a tool to enforce civility. Instead, they should model and promote norms of respectful engagement.Online culture has intensified the scrutiny of campus speech. Events that once remained local can now gain global attention instantly, raising the stakes for how universities manage protests and controversy. Students today often self-censor due to fears of online backlash, which complicates efforts to foster open exchanges of ideas.A tension exists between scholarly standards and political identity in faculty hiring. While Chris acknowledges there is an ideological imbalance in American universities, he believes that hiring decisions should prioritize scholarly excellence and viewpoint diversity within academic norms, rather than political quotas. John and Chris also discuss how and when university leaders should speak publicly on societal issues. While university presidents should not weigh in on every political controversy, there are moments, particularly when institutional values are at stake, when silence is not tenable. The goal is to preserve the university as a space for rigorous, inclusive, and respectful exploration of ideas.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi
Visionary Activist Show 2pm pt 2.12.26 KPFA (2.13 KPFK in wee hours & 1 pm pt) Dark o Moon – Friday the 13th ° Valentine's Day ° Eclipse ° Chinese New Year ° Mardi Gras ° Ramadan – Such dangerous skullduggery abounding, that the back-stage gods are proffering syncretized Metaphors as allies. Booo-Merangue! May anything up to no good- be revealed, rendered harmless & return to its source with a pie in the face! Make bad things too expensive, and that which is liberating be irresistibly magnetic … Responsive Incandescent Wrath fueling Community organizational genius…. Diagnosing Danger: Malefactor cruelty, actual and planned Check Project Salt Box – to see where concentration camps planned in one's hood Using Data for Good: A Crash Course: https://projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/using-data-for-good-a-crash-course And ICE Detention Reports: 237 Detention Centers detentionreports.com Acyn @acyn.bsky.social McBride: If we summon our hope then we will find the light and turn this moment into what a friend from Florida once called a slingshot moment.. where we are pulled backwards but the tension and pressure of being pulled backwards ultimately propels us to destinations that we have not yet been https://bsky.app/profile/acyn.bsky.social/post/3lnt725n2uk2a CoyoteNetworkNews.com · Events, Councils, & More Visionary Activist on Patreon The post Dark o Moon · Friday the 13th appeared first on KPFA.
Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! Bewitched by Amy, Bewildered by Xander, and Bothered by Giles' Lack of Patience?? Bewitched by Cordelia's character arc, Bewildered by Where Buffy Got That Silk Robe, and Bothered by Larry's Absence? No matter what is bewitch, bebother, and bebewildering, please join us, Diana, and Hecate for our coverage of this week's *very* timely Valentine's Day episode! Our original coverage of "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" — with no spoilers! — aired on May 10, 2017 and you can find it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-16-bewitched-bothered-and-bewildered-a-buffy/id1150241800?i=1000385283111 IN EPISODE LINKS SNL's Dysfucntional Family Dinner READ (OR LISTEN TO!) SLAYERS, EVERY ONE OF US bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited by: Kristin Russo Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not only did Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick go to the Epstein island, a sultan from the UAE, who sent a “torture video” to Epstein, also attended Trump's first inaugural. That would be the same country where the royal family secretly bought half of the Trump family's crypto venture—right before he was inaugurated a second time. For some reason, Sultan bin Sulayem was one of six powerful and wealthy men whose names were redacted in the Epstein files by the DOJ. Thank you, congressmen Khanna and Massie. Also, Lauren Boebert saw something in the unredacted files that led her to call for Ghislaine Maxwell to be moved back to a higher security prison. Plus, the administration wants to be feared but also loved, the benefits of being on Bluesky, and a eulogy for The Washington Post's sports section.Jane Coaston joins Tim Miller.show notes Jane's podcast, "What A Day" Barron's on how there's only one enforcement lawyer left in the Chicago CFTC Crooked Media on Substack Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19. Plus, a small number of seats are still available for our second show in Minneapolis on February 18. TheBulwark.com/Events. Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/BULWARK
In the summer of 1974, Seattle was gripped by fear as young women disappeared and witnesses began describing a polite man named “Ted” and his tan Volkswagen. As newspapers cautiously reported on a possible suspect, few believed the man they were describing could be dangerous.He looked like a law student. A volunteer. Someone people trusted.In this Once Upon a Crime minisode, we examine Ted Bundy before his trials—through the people who knew him best and the warning signs that surfaced long before his name became infamous.About This Series:Ted Bundy for the Defense examines Ted Bundy's criminal cases through the lens of his courtroom behavior and his insistence on controlling his own fate. This series separates myth from fact, focusing on documented evidence, trial records, and survivor testimony.Next up in Part Three:The Chi Omega sorority house attacks, the assault on Cheryl Thomas, and the final unraveling of Ted Bundy's carefully constructed persona.Sources: The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History, Kevin M. Sullivan, McFarland and Company, 2020 (Second Edition).Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, Caroline Fraser, Penguin Press, 2025. The Devil's Defender, John Henry Browne, Chicago Review Press, 2016.Sponsors: Completing the Puzzle: Go to CompletingthePuzzle.com and use code OUAC for $10 off your first puzzle subscription box or gift card.Weight Loss by Hers: Visit ForHers.com/ONCE to get a personalized, affordable plan to reach your goals. Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/once and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes.Events & Appearances:Meet Esther and Lorena in person at:Beyond the Crime Convention – Albuquerque, NM | April 11–12 - beyondcrimeconvention.com - Use our discount code BEYOND-OUAC. CrimeCon – Las Vegas, NV | May 29–31 - crimecon.com - Use our discount code ONCE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.