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Food historian and acclaimed author Becky Libourel Diamond provides an exclusive look inside her spectacular new release, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook, during an in-depth interview on The Ash Said It Show. This summary is a must-read for holiday bakers and food history enthusiasts seeking to bring 19th-century elegance to their modern Christmas celebrations. The Mystery of the Sugar Plum Revealed Becky definitively solves the mystery of the legendary sugar plum. She reveals the surprising truth: these historic confections are not sugary plums, but highly prized, expensive spice-coated nuts and seeds, meticulously layered in candy. This insight reframes the sugar plum as the ultimate luxury Victorian dessert of the Gilded Age. Extravagance, Adaptations, and Chef Walter Staib When discussing Gilded Age extravagance, Becky champions incorporating the era's tradition of extended, multi-day feasts and generous hospitality into the modern holiday schedule. The most demanding recipe to update was the lengthy historic fruit cake. Her secret weapon for accurately translating complex 19th-century measurements for today's home bakers? The simple, essential digital kitchen scale. Becky shares her deep respect for fellow food historian Chef Walter Staib, who penned the book's foreword. She would love to see him prepare the grand historic roasted Christmas goose on his show—the ultimate Gilded Age holiday centerpiece. Global Traditions and Festive Recipes Beyond Christmas, the cookbook includes Hanukkah and New Year's traditions. Becky shares a fun fact about Hanukkah: the focus on oil-fried recipes, such as perfect latkes, symbolically commemorates the miracle of the oil. For those ready to dive in, Becky recommends the Holiday Tea Cakes as the perfect festive project to start with. For the ultimate showstopper dessert at a holiday feast, she suggests the impressive, flaming Victorian Christmas Pudding. The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook is the definitive guide to vintage holiday recipes and traditions, offering a blend of history and accessible Christmas cooking for every modern kitchen. Becky Libourel Diamond: The Food Historian Connecting the Past to Your Plate Becky Libourel Diamond is a uniquely accomplished food writer, librarian, and historian whose career masterfully blends rigorous historical research with captivating storytelling. She is the definitive authority on Gilded Age food history and Victorian culinary traditions. New Release & Must-Read Cookbooks NEW! Her latest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era (Launched September 2025), is a critical resource for holiday bakers and Christmas enthusiasts. Each recipe offers a colorful glimpse into Gilded Age Christmas lore, featuring the history, ingredients, and original baking methods of the era. * Available Now: Find this essential historical cookbook on: * Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Bookshop.org * Walmart * and more major retailers. Previous Bestseller: The Gilded Age Cookbook (August 2023) transports readers back to the elegant dining tables of the 19th century. This book successfully merges detailed Gilded Age stories of celebrity figures—the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Goulds—with historic menus and period recipes updated for modern kitchens. Landmark Culinary History & Research Becky's expertise extends across early American fine dining: * The Thousand Dollar Dinner: An engaging account of the nineteenth-century "Top Chef"-style competitionbetween Philadelphia and New York restaurateurs, documenting the extravagant, seventeen-course feast that helped launch fine restaurant dining in America. * Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's Cooking School: Her first book details the life of a successful 19th-century pastry chef who pioneered an innovative cooking school for young women in Philadelphia.
Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 3rd, 2025- Today marks the birth anniversary of the 11th Imām, Ḥasan al-‘Askari (a).- Islam is a straight path, away from extremes.- Imām al-‘Askari (a) urged moderation and warned against extravagance.- One must live within one's means and avoid debt.- In modern North America, debt is normalized through student loans and credit systems.- Imām ‘Ali (a) warned that debt causes anxiety at night and humiliation during the day.- Credit cards tempt overspending; discipline is needed to use them only for convenience and pay on time.- Banks exploit customer greed and reward those who don't pay off on time.- Even charity must have moderation; beyond limits it becomes wasteful.- Qur'ān (17:26–30) emphasizes balance: give relatives, the needy, and travelers their due, but avoid wastefulness, which is linked to satanic behavior.- If unable to help financially, respond with gentle words.- Balance in charity means neither extreme miserliness nor extreme extravagance.- Allah controls provision, expanding or limiting it as He wills.- Studying history requires looking at all perspectives, not only the victors' version.- Indigenous peoples of Canada and Native Americans share experiences of displacement and oppression.- In 2007, Queen Elizabeth called the British landing in Virginia a celebration of three civilizations' meeting, but Native Americans saw it as the start of land loss and reservations.- The 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre killed 250–300 Native men, women, and children; soldiers received medals of honor.- Attempts were made to revoke those medals, but later administrations insisted on keeping them.- The Gaza “peace plan” reflects the same pattern: drawn up by oppressors and supporters without input from Palestinians.- The plan ignored disproportionate Palestinian casualties and destruction.- Trump stated Hamas should accept the plan after “20,000 killed” and leadership eliminated, implying the remaining 46,000 were innocent victims unacknowledged in the narrative.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the crucifixion, and the triumph of Christ's resurrection. This series invites us to see worship as a daily response to God's love, inspired by Jesus' example and the actions of those around Him. Join Horizon for this verse-by-verse study at the Equipping services, meeting Sundays at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m.
Kris Krohn opens up about a life-changing event that reshaped his outlook on money, success, and balance. After years of building wealth, living in a mansion, and owning jets, he reveals why pursuing excess left him unfulfilled. In this raw conversation, he shares how personal tragedy led him to embrace minimalism, prioritize family and health, and redefine what “enough” truly means. Join Kris as he challenges conventional financial wisdom and shows a better path to wealth, fulfillment, and balance.
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Today we'll once again be studying Mark's gospel, chapter fourteen. As the saying goes, we're getting down to the nitty gritty, as the plot to arrest and kill Jesus is being hatched. The really wonderful truth to remember as we study these verses, is that Jesus was and is God - and He could have put an end to these events at any time. But He chose to go to the cross willingly, to save us from our sins.
Today, we begin a study of Mark chapter fourteen. It's here that the plot is put into motion that eventually leads to Jesus Christ's death on the cross... an act that grants independence from hell to anyone who would repent of their sins and receive salvation from the Lord.
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We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Matthew 26. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Dan Doriani. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
May your feet be bathed in BUTTER. May your feet be dipped in OIL. This is the final highlight of the Song of Moses.Nobody knows exactly what this passage meansEverybody agrees it is a good thing.This refers to great abundance, even spiritual luxury. To have enough bounty to have some for your feet; to be ministered to even with indulgence.This can be your prayer for your family: May their feet be dipped in OIL.https://youtu.be/ALbF59tlV80
Good evening: The show begins in Vegas at the WrestleMania extravagance in the NFL stadium... 1956 VEGAS CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor First Hour 9:00-9:15: #PACIFICWATCH: #VEGASREPORT: WRESTLEMANIA AND TOP GUN. @JCBLISS 9:15-9:30: #QUANTUM: "DATA MANIPULATIONS" SUSPECT. BRANDON WEICHERT, NATIONAL INTEREST. 9:30-9:45: #SMALLBUSINESSAMERICA: SLOWING HOUSING. @GENEMARKS @GUARDIAN @PHILLYINQUIRER 9:45-10:00: #SMALLBUSINESSAMERICA: REHIRING PEOPLE AFTER AI. @GENEMARKS @GUARDIAN @PHILLYINQUIRER Second Hour 10:00-10:15: #GOLDEN DOME: WHAT IS IT? HENRY SOKOLSKI, NPEC. 10:15-10:30: EUROPE: ON YOUR OWN. BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET). 10:30-10:45: SCOTUS: TIED ON FAITH CHARTERS. RICHARD EPSTEIN, CIVITAS 10:45-11:00: #HARVARD: VS HOMELAND. RICHARD EPSTEIN, CIVITAS Third Hour 11:00-11:15: #NEWWORLDREPORT: MEXICO CARTELS. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:15-11:30: #NEWWORLDREPORT: BRAZIL IN BEIJING. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:30-11:45: #NEWWORLDREPORT: VENEZUELA, ARGENTINA. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 11:45-12:00: #NEWWORLDREPORT: BOLIVIA. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 (1/2): POTUS: LINCOLN, HABEAS CORPUS, TRUMP. JOHN YOO. 12:15-12:30 (2/2): POTUS: LINCOLN, HABEAS CORPUS, TRUMP. JOHN YOO. 12:30-12:45: SPACEX: LAUNCH DATE, BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 12:45-1:00 AM: MARS: GALE CRATER RIM, BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM
04.27.25 | THE INVITATION TO EXTRAVAGANCE | PROPHET JEREMIAH JOHNSON
Jesus is looking for extravagant worship.
This week, Alan unpacks Hebrews 6:12–20, reminding us of the unshakable hope we have in God's promises. In a world full of uncertainty, we're invited to anchor ourselves in the faithfulness of a God who cannot lie. Tune in as we explore what it means to live with patient trust and divine assurance.
Sarah Lynn Grubb, April 6, 2025
Sermon from April 6, 2025 by Bill Newsom.
Appreciating Extravagance Mark 14:1-11 Pastor Brian Green
Week six of our Into the Mess series | Matthew 13:1-13 | Bill White & Brenna Rubio
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars.
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the close of the 1970s, government treasuries and central banks took a vow of perpetual self-restraint. To this day, fiscal authorities fret over soaring public debt burdens, while central bankers wring their hands at the slightest sign of rising wages. As the brief reprieve of coronavirus spending made clear, no departure from government austerity will be tolerated without a corresponding act of penance. Yet we misunderstand the scope of neoliberal public finance if we assume austerity to be its sole setting. Beyond the zero-sum game of direct claims on state budgets lies a realm of indirect government spending that escapes the naked eye. Capital gains are multiply subsidized by a tax system that reserves its greatest rewards for financial asset holders. And for all its airs of haughty asceticism, the Federal Reserve has become adept at facilitating the inflation of asset values while ruthlessly suppressing wages. Neoliberalism is as extravagant as it is austere, and this paradox needs to be grasped if we are to challenge its core modus operandi. In Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance (Zone Books, 2024) Dr. Melinda Cooper examines the major schools of thought that have shaped neoliberal common sense around public finance. Focusing, in particular, on Virginia school public choice theory and supply-side economics, she shows how these currents produced distinct but ultimately complementary responses to the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. With its intellectual roots in the conservative Southern Democratic tradition, Virginia school public choice theory espoused an austere doctrine of budget balance. The supply-side movement, by contrast, advocated tax cuts without spending restraint and debt issuance without guilt, in an apparent repudiation of austerity. Yet, for all their differences, the two schools converged around the need to rein in the redistributive uses of public spending. Together, they drove a counterrevolution in public finance that deepened the divide between rich and poor and revived the fortunes of dynastic wealth. Far-reaching as the neoliberal counterrevolution has been, Dr. Cooper still identifies a counterfactual history of unrealized possibilities in the capitalist crisis of the 1970s. She concludes by inviting us to rethink the concept of revolution and raises the question: Is another politics of extravagance possible? This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance
In Part Three of this three-part series on the best Vegas experiences, Jeremy and Amy look at the over-the-top extravagance that Sin City offers. From $35,000 per-night rooms to $1,000 set menu dinners, if you want luxury (and have the money), you can find it in Las Vegas!____________________________________S03 Ep96____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL Jim Locke | Senior Pastor Matthew 26:6-13
In Episode #53, we explore the turbulent history behind the fall of the Sikh Empire—a tale of glory, betrayal, and British conquest. At the heart of this story is Maharaja Duleep Singh the boy king who was dethroned and exiled, losing not just his crown but also his cultural identity. We delve deeply into the story of Maharaja Duleep Singh, uncovering its lesser-known aspects. 00:00 - Sources 03:49 - Maharaja Ranjit Singh Lineage 07:04 - Punjab's Game of Thrones 08:46 - Fight for the Crown 26:25 - Duleep Singh on throne 26:41 - Vazirs/PM's 32:29 - Blaming Maharani Jind Kaur 35:49 - East India Company Bold moves 37:26 - Treaty of Amritsar 1809 41:25 - Maharani Jind Kaur started Anglo-Sikh War 1? 46:35 - Duleep Singh refuses Tilak 47:18 - Tightening Constraints 48:29 - East India Company Jealous 49:21 - Conquering 2/3 of Punjab 50:12 - Shattering Lahore Darbar 54:05 - Mother and Son Separated 56:23 - Duleep Singh Turning Christian 58:40 - Mulraj Rebellion 59:17 - Treaty Of Lahore 01:01:07 - Treaty of Bhyrowal 01:01:47 - Duleep Singh Reaching England 01:02:49 - Maharani Jind Kaur in Nepal 01:04:45 - Duleep Rejecting Victoria Gouramma 01:06:41 - Less Pension 01:07:45 - The Black Prince 01:08:59 - Duleep Singh Hobbies/Cozy Zone 01:10:07 - £1.7 Million Duleep Singh Statue 01:11:11 - Grouse Hunting 01:11:30 - Duleep Singh frustrated by lack of funds 01:13:20 - Aristocratic Lifestyle 01:14:36 - Duleep Meets her Mother 01:17:45 - Letter to Dr. login 01:18:11 - Maharani Jind Kaur Pension & Jewels 01:18:29 - Back to London with Maharani Jind kaur 01:20:16 - Maharani Jind kaur's Death 01:22:21 - Meeting Future Wife Bamba Muller 01:23:45 - Death of Duleep Singh's Guardian Dr. Login 01:24:03 - Lavish Elveden Hall 01:24:59 - Childhood Trauma & Extravagance 01:27:57 - Under Debut, Claims 01:30:47 - Evans Bells Annexation of Punjab 01:31:57 - Letter to Queen Victoria 01:34:04 - Ram Singh Kuka 01:34:39 - Rejoining With Sikh Heritage 01:34:57 - Composing Music on Piano 01:35:19 - Back to Sikhism & Aden Arrest 01:40:38 - Moving to Russia 01:49:06 - Ada Wethrill 2nd Wife 01:51:38 - Duleep Singh had Stroke 01:53:24 - Prince Victor Duleep Singh 01:55:48 - Death of Prince Edward Duleep Singh 01:56:22 - Last Days of Duleep Singh 01:59:02 - Turned Back to Christianity? 02:04:23 - Funeral 02:05:14 - Children of Duleep Singh 02:08:12 - Elvedan Hall Sold 02:08:51 - Lehna Singh Majithia 02:09:08 - Books & end thoughts 02:12:27 - Assassin's Creed Syndicate: The Last Maharaja SOURCES Maharaja Duleep Singh Correspondence (History Of The Freedom Movement In The Punjab Volume III) by Dr. Ganda Singh - https://archive.org/details/MaharajaDuleepSinghCorrespondenceHistoryOfTheFreedomMovementInThePunjabVolumeIIIDr.GandaSinghEd. Queen Victoria's Maharajah : Duleep Singh by Michael Alexander & Sushila Anand - https://archive.org/details/queenvictoriasma0000alex Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire by Priya Atwal - https://amzn.to/4g4FecL Maharaja Daleep Singh by Piara Singh Data - https://archive.org/details/maharaja-daleep-singh/page/n63/mode/2up Fall of the Kingdom of the Punjab by Khushwant Singh - https://archive.org/details/fall-of-kingdom-of-punjab-khushwant-singh Jangnamah by Shah Mohammed - https://archive.org/details/TheFirstPunjabWar-ShahMohammedsJagnamah/page/n139/mode/2up The Annexation of the Punjab & the Maharajah Duleep Singh by Evans Bell - https://archive.org/details/annexationofpunj00belluoft/page/n3/mode/2up Chronology Of Events Of Maharaja Duleep Singh - https://archive.org/details/ChronologyOfEventsOfMaharajaDuleepSingh1838-1893A.d. Memoirs Of Alexander Gardner by William Blackwood And Sons, London - https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.206459/page/n7/mode/2up Maharajah Duleep Singh: King of Lahore by Trilok Singh Wouhra - https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780954593704/page/n5/mode/2up The Maharaja's Box by Christy Campbell - https://amzn.to/3DXuRKh
Send us a textEpisode 2 of Season 2 is very exciting! I talk with Sarah Khan, a visual architect and floral artist in the DC area who does very creative and extravagant work. She has made a boat out of florals, 30+ peacocks, a Barbie House and even designed with some of her team on Season 2 of the HBO show Full Bloom. Sarah, owner of Sarah Khan Events & Design, is the queen of floral installations. She currently has an exhibit at the Museum of Illusion in DC. In this conversation Sarah shares the influence of her parents and their love of plants and gardening. She also tells us how she elevates her designs to make them evoke emotion and memories. Sarah's Full Bio:Sarah's passion for luxury and beauty began at a young age, shaped by the artistry passed down from her mother and grandmother. Drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of Pakistani and Indian crafts, Sarah has successfully blended timeless techniques with modern design to create unique, culturally infused event experiences for South Asians in the US. As Creative Director, she approaches every project as an opportunity to craft transformative visual stories, with a focus on timeless elegance.Her work has earned recognition in Harper's Bazaar Bride, Washingtonian Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Modern Luxury Weddings DC, and top South Asian bridal blogs. Notable projects include floral and set designs for a welcoming ceremony for former President Obama, a floral dress for Cirque Du Soleil, National Geographic's coverage of an ethnic wedding, and a finale party for The Real Housewives of Potomac. Above all, Sarah's greatest satisfaction comes from collaborating closely with clients to exceed their expectations and deliver a tangible, unforgettable vision. Follow her on IG: @sarahkhaneventstyling
Embarquez pour une virée hors du commun dans les festivités de Noël ! Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast "On s'en tient à Caro", Caroline Ithurbide vous fait découvrir le cas fascinant d'un couple allemand ayant établi le record du monde du plus grand nombre de sapins de Noël dans un même logement. Avec leurs 600 sapins installés dans un appartement de 280 mètres carrés, Thomas et Suzanne ont réussi à créer un véritable royaume des fêtes, où les lumières scintillantes et les décorations multicolores envahissent jusqu'aux moindres recoins, même les salles de bain et les toilettes ! Décryptant les chiffres ahurissants de cette folle entreprise, Caroline nous plonge dans un univers où l'esprit de Noël a pris des proportions délirantes.Entre stupéfaction et questionnements, on se demande si cette démesure n'est pas le reflet d'un besoin irrépressible de fête et de réjouissances. Car malgré le côté excessif de l'entreprise, on ne peut s'empêcher d'être contaminé par l'enthousiasme débordant du couple, qui a commencé à décorer dès le mois de juin pour être fin prêt pour les fêtes.Alors que certains jugeront cette entreprise comme une pure folie, d'autres y verront le moyen d'exprimer pleinement la magie de Noël. C'est tout le charme de cet épisode que de nous faire réfléchir sur les différentes façons de célébrer cette période de l'année, entre tradition et originalité.
Additions à six chiffres, Romanée-Conti finissant en fond de crachoir, match de Petrus en plein service… Dans l'univers feutré des restaurants de palaces, où le service donne le sentiment de ronronner tel un bourdon bienheureux, surgissent à échéances irrégulières des commandes à vous donner des sueurs froides. Du Ritz à l'Hôtel de Paris en passant par le Pavyllon, le Meurice et le George V, retour sur ces coups de chauds durant lesquels tout bon sommelier se doit de garder la tête froide.Dans ce nouvel épisode de Parlons Vin, Alicia Dorey, journaliste Vin, raconte les histoires les plus mémorables des sommeliers.Et n'oubliez pas : parlons peu mais Parlons Vin !Vous pouvez écouter Parlons Vin sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis.Montage et mixage : Antoine Lion-RantyHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT ITEver wondered what really goes on behind the closed doors of celebrity mansion parties? Comedian Jeff Wittek spills the beans on a wild 2010 bash hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs that will leave you raising your eyebrows and possibly reaching for the baby oil. With a lineup of scantily clad guests, unexpected encounters, and tales of live sex, Jeff offers a hilariously candid recount of an experience few have witnessed, and even fewer dare to share. Listen in as we navigate through these sensational stories with humor and disbelief, providing a much-needed break from the harsher news of the day.As we weave through the headlines of Diddy's controversial escapades, we also touch on a tantalizing rumor about an explicit tape said to feature another high-profile celebrity. Join me, Carol, as I guide you through this rollercoaster ride of glamour and scandal, offering a unique, unfiltered glimpse into the chaotic highs and lows of celebrity culture. Whether you're a pop culture junkie or just seeking an entertaining escape, this episode promises to be anything but ordinary. Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by @FuryanEnergySupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - Carol ReMarksX - Carol ReMarks Instagram - Carol.ReMarksFacebook Page - Carol ReMarks Blog
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Anthony shares a quote to define elegance vs. extravagance as "do a lot with a little vs. a lot with a lot". Katie and Anthony discuss how this relates to interface design and the impact it has on interaction design and product longevity. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman
Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on September 1, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC. Scripture: Psalms 16: 1, 5-8 Outline 1. Extravagant Provisions (v. 1, 5-6) 2. Enlightened Precepts (v. 7) 3. Engaged Presence (v. 8) ncchurch.net
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Matthew 26. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Dan Doriani. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
When Renting Real Estate to your S-Corp leads to a deficiency $500,000+ The Gregory and Laura Schnackel Tax Court Saga: A Tale of Extravagance and DeceptionTaxnotes Case Review: https://www.taxnotes.com/research/federal/court-documents/court-opinions-and-orders/no-deductions-28000-month-condo-no-business-purpose/7kjhlAre you a tax professional looking for an online community focused on growing technical knowledge? Where all responses require a citation? Check out Incite! InCite Tax Community: https://www.incite.tax/In this episode, we delve into the dramatic and intriguing tax court case of Gregory and Laura Shackle as detailed in Tax Court Memo 2024-76. Gregory, the owner of an engineering and design S-Corp, purchases a lavish $3 million New York City condo, furnishes it with $300,000 worth of high-end items, and tries to pass off much of these costs as business expenses. Amidst extramarital affairs and questionable spending, Gregory fails to maintain proper records, resulting in significant penalties and tax deficiencies. Laura, with minimal involvement in the business, successfully applies for innocent spouse relief, while the courts determine the substantial amounts owed. This tale is a striking example of the potential fallout from attempting to misuse business write-offs, and the responsibilities that come with tax reporting, even when using a tax professional. The episode concludes with the fallout from Gregory and Laura's divorce and the consequential financial and personal unraveling.00:00 Introduction to the Case00:27 Background of Gregory and Laura00:38 Gregory's Business Ventures02:57 The New York Condo Purchase05:32 Questionable Business Practices09:02 Luxury Furnishings and Personal Use12:49 The Range Rover Purchase15:41 The Affair and Financial Misconduct17:56 Innocent Spouse Relief19:07 IRS Penalties and Court Rulings25:46 Lessons and Final Thoughts
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Luke, a medical doctor is in a jail in Ephesus in about 56 A.D. caring for the needs of the prisoner, the Apostle Paul, whom Luke frequently accompanied on his preaching tours. In about 70 A.D., Luke, after the martyrdom of his mentor, the Apostle Paul, in Rome, writes Luke-Acts, a two volume work telling the story of Jesus in Luke and his Spirit filled church in Acts. This is the only book in all of scripture written by a Gentile. His two volume work is longer than all of Paul's letters combined. He writes his Gospel to Theophilus, a Gentile believer, "… so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." Luke's Gospel contains the apostolic witness to the life of Jesus as Luke had received it from Paul, John Mark, and others. You might ask "Why read the Gospels?" The answer: Because we seem to know why Jesus died but we do not seem to know why Jesus lives. The Gospels are our primary apprenticing tools for Discipling the church into the living presence of Jesus. Come join on us in our exploration of the "Greatest Story Ever Told."
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