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Close Reads
A Farewell to Arms: Book 4

Close Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 63:41


Sean calls this the happy section of the book, so in this episode we discuss the book's conception of happiness, engage in a close reading of the scene between Frederic and an old billiards player, and contemplate the question of cynicism in this book. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

PillowVoices: Dance Through Time
Frederic Franklin's Ballet Memories

PillowVoices: Dance Through Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 31:29


See Frederic Franklin dancing with Alexandra Danilova in 1948 at Jacob's Pillow on DANCE INTERACTIVE'Frederic Franklin Returns' PillowTalk 2007 - video excerpt on YOUTUBE

Document.no
Terapitimen 25. oktober 2025

Document.no

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 63:02


Documents stab har vokst, og det føres mange interessante samtaler som vi gjerne deler med leserne. Hans Rustad har med seg Frederic, Marit og Christian, som jobber i kulissene, men trer frem i  også denne podkasten. I løpet av samtalen bearbeider vi det vi har hørt og opplevd i løpet av uken. Samfunnet er ikke bare blitt mer komplisert, men løgnene er dessuten satt i system. Man trenger derfor å møtes til gruppeterapi for å snakke seg igjennom veven av løgner for ikke å bli sittende fast.Det finnes også ting som styrker sjelen og fornuften. Hva er hva, og hvor finner vi det som gir næring og ikke bryter ned?Velkommen til Terapitimen!

Afrika für Almans
Zwischen zwei Kulturen | TÜRK IT EASY #17 | Neslihan Kahyaoglu

Afrika für Almans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 33:41


In dieser Episode spricht Frederic mit Neslihan Kahyaoglu, Business Coach und Tochter türkischer Einwanderer, über ihr Aufwachsen zwischen zwei Kulturen. Sie schildert, wie sie im Münsterland mit einer türkisch geprägten Erziehung und einem deutschen Umfeld groß wurde und wie früh sich das Gefühl von „Zugehörigkeit und Anderssein“ zeigte. Ein Thema das Sie mit zahlreichen Deutschen türkischer Abstammung teilt. Heute sieht sie ihre doppelte Identität als Stärke, die ihr hilft, Menschen in internationalen Kontexten zu verstehen und zu verbinden. Mehr zu Neslihan unter https://www.ichbinneslihan.com/TÜRK IT EASY ist ein Projekt des Podcast-Kanals "Offene Karten"

Daily Short Stories - Science Fiction
Rex Ex Machina - Frederic Max

Daily Short Stories - Science Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 7:07 Transcription Available


Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day.

ClassicPodCars - das Oldtimer Magazin
Folge 167 - Mercedes /8, W114/115 (1968-1976)

ClassicPodCars - das Oldtimer Magazin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 33:35


Der Mercedes /8 – Der letzte Benz mit senkrechten Scheinwerfern Der /8 hatte gleich zwei werksinterne Bezeichnungen: Coupé und Sechszylinder waren die Baureihe W114, die Diesel, Vier- und Fünfzylinder wurden als Baureihe W115 bezeichnet. Hintergrund war die Überlegung, für die großen Motoren eine längere Fahrzeugfront zu bauen. Als dann im Zuge der Entwicklung klar wurde, dass die Sechszylinder auch in die bereits gezeichnete Karosserie passen, wurden werksintern die entsprechenden Kennungen bereits verwendet. An Bürokratieabbau dachte damals noch niemand und so blieb es bei den beiden Werkscodes. Der W114/115 war der erste Mercedes, der die Millionenmarke knackte: rund 1,9 Millionen Fahrzeuge wurden ab 1967 produziert. Da es sich bei den ersten rund 3.000 Fahrzeugen um Vorserien-Fahrzeuge handelte und der /8 eigentlich erst ab 1968 verkauft wurde, spricht man bei den frühen Modellen von der Serie 0,5. Technisch ist der Mercedes eine konsequente Weiterentwicklung seines Vorgängers. Insbesondere das Fahrwerk profitiert von der Modernisierung. Serienübergreifend hat der W114/115 jetzt an allen vier Rädern Scheibenbremsen und statt einer Eingelenk-Pendelachse hinten nun eine Schräglenkerachse, welche das Fahrverhalten des immerhin rund 1,5 Tonnen schweren PKW deutlich verbessert. Auch die markenprägende Feststell-Bremse über ein Fußpedal feiert seine Premier im /8. Außerdem beginnt mit dem W114/115 die Ära der überbordenden Mercedes-Sonderausstattungslisten: Kostete ein Modell in absoluter Grundausstattung rund 13.000 DM war man bei einem vollausgestatteten Exemplar schnell bei mehr als 40.000 DM. Ron und Frederic mögen den Mercedes gerne. Während Fredo auf ein Coupé schielt ist Ron doch eher bei der Limousine oder einem der seltenen Crayford-Kombis. Einig sind sich die beiden nur, dass es ein 2,8 Liter-Sechszylinder-Motor sein sollte. Was das alles mit linken Zecken, Schmiernippeln und Syrien zu tun hat – das erfahrt ihr in diesem Podcast.

Le Barbier du matin
Frederic Dabi - L'interview politique du 23/10/25

Le Barbier du matin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 15:11


Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Safety Pro Podcast
Episode 193: Make Aging Suck Less w/Lori Frederic

The Safety Pro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 60:30


Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this conversation, Blaine J. Hoffmann and Lori Frederic, from Balance Biomechanics, discuss the challenges of aging, particularly in relation to physical health and workplace safety. They explore the importance of movement, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies, including the use of kinesiology tape and red light therapy. The discussion emphasizes the need for proactive health measures and the role of strength training in maintaining physical well-being as one ages. They also touch on the cultural perceptions of aging and the importance of addressing these issues in the workplace. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in depth, become a SafetyPro Community member (it's FREE to join). Premium Community members can access exclusive content like episode videos, video courses, templates/downloads, participate in live streams, and direct message/live chat with the Safety Pro.  Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Visit Mighty Line Tape for all of your facility marking needs. Order your free sample of floor tape TODAY! Visit Arrow Safety for all of your safety service needs. Remember to mention we sent you to get 25% off your estimate!

La Cité
19.10.2025 - La foi et l'impossible (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 40:07


19.10.2025 - La foi et l'impossible (Frederic Dalais) by Eglise La Cité

Document.no
Doc-Podcast - ny serie - Terapitimen 18. oktober 2025

Document.no

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 61:55


Documents stab har vokst og det føres mange interessante samtaler som vi gjerne deler med leserne. Hans Rustad har med seg Frederic, Marit og Christian som jobber bak kulissene, men trer fem i denne første podcasten som vi har valgt å kalle Terapitimen. I løpet av samtalen bearbeider vi både det vi har hørt og opplevd i ukens løp. Samfunnet er ikke bare blitt komplisert, men det løgnene er satt i system. Man trenger derfor å møtes til gruppeterapi for å snakke seg gjennom veven av løgner, for ikke å bli sittende fast.Det finnes også ting som styrker sjelen og fornuften. Hva er hva og hvor finner vi det som gir næring og ikke bryter ned?Det skal Terapitimen handle om.

The Oil Stream
Stuart Skinner Gets The Shutout In A 2-0 Win! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-14-25

The Oil Stream

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 63:10


Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle breakdown the Oilers win over the Rangers! Stuart Skinner was spectacular tonight with his first shutout of the season! Roslovic made his debut, how did he look? Frederic taking off the top line.... then scores his first of the year! Lot's of great topics we talk and breakdown in this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! 

The Nielson Show
The Nielson Show - October 15th, 2025 - Hour 3

The Nielson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 49:59


We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Ryan Rishaug was the final guest on today's show. He commented on Stuart Skinner's game last night and what the Oilers plans are for him going forward, Jack Roslovic's first game as an Oiler and where he thinks Frederic should be in the lineup long term. It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Lt. Eric's Weekly Rankings Of Power presented by The Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & CC! Today, he ranked the best all time subs from Subway! The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

La Cité
12.10.2025 - Foi et l'attente (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 50:53


12.10.2025 - Foi et l'attente (Frederic Dalais) by Eglise La Cité

Afrika für Almans
"Gastarbeiter" unter Tage | TÜRK IT EASY #16 | Gürcan Doğuç

Afrika für Almans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 45:20


In dieser Folge spricht Frederic mit Gürcan Doğuç, Sohn eines türkischen Bergarbeiters aus dem Ruhrgebiet. Das Gespräch beleuchtet die Geschichte der sogenannten Gastarbeitergeneration – ihre Beweggründe, Lebensrealität und die Erfahrungen der zweiten Generation. Ein persönlicher Einblick in ein wichtiges Kapitel deutsch-türkischer Geschichte. Mehr zu Gürcan unter https://de.linkedin.com/in/guercan.TÜRK IT EASY ist ein Projekt des Podcast-Kanals "Offene Karten"

Rooted In Revenue
Beyond Exit Interviews: What CEOs and Boards Get Wrong About Talent

Rooted In Revenue

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 26:28


Are you losing your best people and don't know why? In this final episode of our four-part series with Frederic Lucas-Conwell, founder of GRI.co, we tackle the most expensive problem in business: top talent walking out the door. Most companies think they understand why high performers leave. They're wrong. From boardroom battles to manager missteps, Frederic reveals the behavioral mismatches that drive your best people away—and the surprisingly simple changes that can keep them engaged. We discuss why CEOs and boards clash despite shared goals, what "engagement" really means (hint: it's not what most tools measure), and the one overlooked factor that matters more than perks, ping pong tables, or pizza Fridays. If you're tired of expensive turnover, bland exit interviews, and watching talent walk to your competitors, this episode delivers actionable insights you can use this week. No fluff, no corporate speak—just honest conversation about what actually works. All episodes from this series are here.

Le focus Éco
Frederic Le Guen, PDG d'Animalis

Le focus Éco

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 5:56


Une entreprise d'accessoires et d'aliments pour animaux en ligneMention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Coopers Kaffee
CK182: Good Night and Good Luck - Colbert und das Ende der Latenight?

Coopers Kaffee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 61:35


In dieser Folge von Coopers Kaffee diskutieren Basti, Jan, Julian und Frederic das bevorstehende Ende von Stephen Colberts Latenightshow auf CBS im kommenden Jahr. Wir beleuchten, welche Rolle die Politik von Donald Trump dabei spielt und fragen uns: Steht die klassische Latenight-Ära in den USA endgültig vor dem Aus? Disclaimer: Diese Episode wurde vor vier Wochen aufgezeichnet. Zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme stand Jimmy Kimmel und seine Late-Night-Show noch nicht im Fokus von Trump und der Medienaufsicht. Lade die Folge hier direkt herunter.

Pferde Gut, Alles Gut.
Neuer Input aus Warendorf

Pferde Gut, Alles Gut.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 54:00


In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die Trainingseinheiten in Warendorf mit Frederic Wandres. Mira konnte unglaublich viel für sich mitnehmen und profitiert noch lange von dem Input. Überraschung: Frederic hat Müller angeritten und kennt das Pferd daher bestens – was für ein spannender Austausch! Das Ergebnis: Unterricht auf höchstem Niveau, von dem ihr auch profitieren werdet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progressive Dairy Podcast
Take control of your dairy's biggest expense – Char Handschke and Melissa Freitas, VAS (Sponsored Podcast)

Progressive Dairy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 31:10


Feed is the single largest expense on any dairy, and how it's managed can make or break both cow performance and your bottom line. In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Frederic sits down with VAS farm performance consultant team leaders, Melissa Freitas and Char Handschke, to talk about the biggest challenges in feed management and how new technology is helping farms of all sizes optimize their investment. They introduce FeedComp, a new cloud-based app from VAS designed to simplify feeding workflows, bring consistency to every mix and reduce waste – so your feed dollars go further. From mixing and delivering rations to tying feed data back to herd performance, this conversation highlights how better management and the right tools pay off. If you've ever wanted more clarity around your feed costs or a simpler, more accessible way to run your daily feed program, this episode is for you. Here is the episode breakdown: 01:35 - Melissa and Char introduction05:30 - Today's most common feeding challenges08:15 - Taking the complexity out of feed management12:36 - How feeders can utilize FeedComp15:16 - Keeping producers, consultants and nutritionists connected18:43 - Tying feed with herd data to see the bigger picture21:07 - Keys to feeding success25:00 - What's next: Other new VAS tools to power your dairy This episode is sponsored by VAS. VAS is focused on your dairy's future with software and information solutions that help collect and connect your farm's data. Contact your local farm performance consultant or reach out to VAS' support team to see how their herd and feed management tools can support your dairy's success. Visit VAS.com for more.

Utilizing AI - The Enterprise AI Podcast
09x01: Utilizing Agentic AI with Frederic Van Haren, Guy Currier, and Stephen Foskett

Utilizing AI - The Enterprise AI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 34:39


AI is the hottest topic in tech right now, evolving dramatically over the previous eight seasons of this podcast. We are kicking off Utilizing Tech season nine with a discussion of the state of the art of Agentic AI with Frederic Van Haren of HighFens, Guy Currier of Visible Impact, and Stephen Foskett of Tech Field Day. Generative AI augments our capabilities, and is being used every day by millions of people. Agentic AI combines reasoning with actions, enabling AI to perform actions on our behalf. Although AI does not reason like us, the way it manipulates data resembles intelligence, and iterative analysis can result in a chain of thought that strongly resembles reasoning. Agents can then receive context and take actions based on this using a framework like Model Context Protocol (MCP). These techniques help move generative AI from concept to production, building real applications rather than simply processing text. This season of Utilizing Tech will help our listeners understand the emerging agentic AI, and how this technology can make end users more productive and build profitable businesses using AI technology.Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Foskett⁠⁠⁠⁠, President of the Tech Field Day Business Unit and Organizer of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech Field Day Event Series⁠⁠⁠Frederic Van Haren, Founder and CTO of HighFens, Inc. Guy Currier, Chief Analyst at Visible Impact, The Futurum Group.For more episodes of Utilizing Tech, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠the dedicated website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠on X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Retour sur l'investissement
Frederic Grefford : inspection & gestion du risque | Retour sur investissement (RSI)

Retour sur l'investissement

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 27:25


Dans cet épisode de Retour sur l'investissement (RSI), Nikolaï Ray reçoit Frederic Grefford d'Inspec-Thor et inspecteur en bâtiment reconnu. À travers son expérience d'entrepreneur et d'enseignant au Collège MREX, Frédéric met en lumière un aspect trop souvent négligé : l'importance de la planification technique et du profit à la détention.Vous découvrirez :Pourquoi la vraie game commence le jour où vous achetez un immeubleLes erreurs les plus fréquentes des investisseurs et leurs conséquences réellesComment anticiper vos CAPEX et éviter que la rentabilité ne s'effondreL'inspection comme outil de planification, de négociation et de gestion du risqueSa vision d'investisseur et d'entrepreneur, entre technique, stratégie et pédagogieUn épisode essentiel pour tous ceux qui veulent investir de façon durable, éviter les pièges et maximiser leurs rendements dans le temps.

Avant d'aller dormir
Episode 61 : Un autre ange en enfer

Avant d'aller dormir

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 73:17


Installez-vous confortablement au fond de votre lit, remontez la couette jusqu'au menton et fermez les yeuxL'histoireUn autre ange en enfer, par Fanny Sichel (Schorleckin)Merci à toi Fanny, n'hésitez pas vous aussi, à envoyer vos histoires sur hello@avantdallerdormir.frRejoignez-nousDiscordInstagram | FacebookYouTube | TwitchTwitterNotre siteNotre répondeur : 0749252790Soutenez-nousSur Patreon. Un remerciement à nos nouveaux patrons : Dimitri, Sabrina, Mohamed, Crotal, Enguerran, Julien, YouyouCh, NOXs, Andrea, Yanou, Frederic, Loïc, Snoop, Floriane, Olivia, faz, benoît, Melyna, Kolkane, Waldrade87, Annwenn, Intoxicate_Us, Felluwo, Calbrena09, Lili 77, LaJaume31, Elea, louis, Titem03, Damien, Garance et Dylan.En nous mettant une note sur SensCritique, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ou Podcast AddictL'équipe

C'est votre argent
Le top 3 des gérants : Sébastien Lalevée, Céline Piquemal-Prade et Frederic Rozier - 26/09

C'est votre argent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 0:23


Ce vendredi 26 septembre, Marc Fiorentino a mis en avant la performance de Sébastien Lalevée, Céline Piquemal-Prade et Frederic Rozier, dans Le top 3 des gérants dans l'émission C'est Votre Argent présentée par Marc Fiorentino. C'est Votre Argent est à voir ou écouter le vendredi sur BFM Business.

La Cité
21.09.2025 - Une foi audacieuse (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 48:17


L'espoir au cœur de la tragédie - Une série à Ruth

Unofficial SAP on Azure podcast
#258 - ToW SAP RISE on Azure at Microsoft (Frederic Huet) | SAP on Azure Video Podcast

Unofficial SAP on Azure podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 62:14


In episode 258 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we talk about SAP and Microsoft. From time to time we mention that Microsoft is a huge SAP customer. Not only since a few months, but since tens of years. So in a lot of cases our situation refelcts the same situation as a lot of customers out there. Roughly three years ago we had Frederic Huet from out internal SAP team talking about Microsoft running SAP. Three years is a pretty long time in the age of cloud and AI, so I am happy to have Fred back with us to share the latest on SAP at Microsoft.Find all the links mentioned here: https://www.saponazurepodcast.de/episode258Reach out to us for any feedback / questions:* Goran Condric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorancondric/* Holger Bruchelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-bruchelt/ #Microsoft #SAP #Azure #SAPonAzure #RISE #S4HANA #SNP #Migrations

La Cité
07.09.2025 - Au milieu des épreuves (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 42:33


L'espoir au cœur de la tragédie - Une série à Ruth

Les Grandes Gueules du Sport
Captain Weis met le brassard : J'ai un coup de cœur pour cette Equipe de France de basket ! - 07/09

Les Grandes Gueules du Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 10:16


C'est le capitaine de l'équipe des GG du Sport : notre éditorialiste Frederic Weis fait sa causerie à la mi-temps de l'émission ! Un coup de gueule, un coup de cœur… Frederic a carte blanche !

La Cité
31.08.2025 - La paraboles des talents (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 49:38


Série de prédications d'été: Les paraboles de Jésus

The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trends Due to Climate Change by Frederic Buse

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 36:11


Trends Due to Climate Change by Frederic Buse https://www.amazon.com/Trends-Climate-Change-Frederic-Buse/dp/1966088051 Fredericbuse.com This book is a photograph narrative of fifty years of the anticipation of the annual cycle of the emergence and waning of the flora-fauna (phenology) in a suburban backyard setting, illustrating the effects of environmental and climate change. The intention of the book is to demonstrate this anticipation of the annual activity of life, hopefully to plant an acquisitive seed in the reader to follow suit for a better appreciation and enjoyment of the anticipation of their environment.

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ExplicitNovels
Legends of Godiva: Part 5

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


Legends of Godiva: Part 5Surviving a Viking camp is not easy.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought in 5 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Godgifu found Cnut sitting by the stream, absentmindedly throwing rocks into it with a sour look on his face. She walked to his side and rested her hand on his shoulder, "I'm sorry;" she said quietly."Why the Pindsvin sorry?" Cnut said quietly, "Afraid of Cnut the beast? Think he cut off the Pindsvin face for arguing with Cnut? You think easy? Be king to three countries?""And some of Sweden;" Godgifu added. "No; I don't. Half the time I can't deal with Coventry, much less Mercia. No; I meant I was sorry for assuming the worst about you. I only knew about you from stories told by people angry and hurting about what they had lost in war. After all that, I didn't even want you to be a man, much less one who's; well, goofy and likeable," she said, sitting down next to him."Not likeable. The Emma; she not like Cnut," he said with tired resignation."Look, if you say another woman's name during sex, of course she's going to be mad;""No. The Pindsvin not understand. The Emma not mad. The Emma not like Cnut. The Leofric say 'everyone like Cnut,' but the Emma; no," he said, throwing a pebble into the water."Well, what have you given her to like?" Godgifu asked, pulling a blade of grass out of the ground and putting it between her thumbs and blowing, making a loud screeching squawk sound. "What I mean is, you were in Coventry just a couple hours, and you got Sir Hulgar to like you; and he doesn't like anybody," she said, bumping his elbow with her shoulder."We play dice;""So, you spent some time with him, doing something he likes to do? Okay; when do you spend time with Emma?""Cnut king of three countries; spending time difficult. Give her good fuck. She even make the squirrel sound with good fuck, but then turn away after. Not talk. Not make the spoons. Just take the candle and the feather and scratches the paper with the ink and cries. The Emma not happy, not like Cnut. Maybe she think Cnut beast, too.""So, now you're going to Torksey so Leofric can tell her that, despite you saying Aelfgifu's name during sex, you're not fucking her anymore? Your plan is to prove the Emma's wrong to be upset and that you're right?" Godgifu asked."Yes. Tell her Cnut is right, good husband;" he said, his voice trailing off until he sighed heavily. "This; not good plan.""Nope. Telling us we're emotional and wrong about feeling something is pretty much going to go very badly for you every single time. You know what's a good idea?" she asked. Cnut glanced over at her uneasily. "Bringing me along with you," she finished."The Leofric; he not like this idea. The Pindsvin is small; break easy," he said, throwing a larger stone into the water."Yes, and the Leofric also won't tell you when you have bad ideas. I will. Bring me along, keep me safe somewhere and I'll help you win over the Emma. No problem. Everything fine," Godgifu said, imitating him and earning a scowl from Cnut."Pindsvin; you know Cnut not think 'everything fine' when he say 'everything fine,'" he admitted."Yes, Sire. Leofric knows, too. He just won't tell you so. He's too nice. He'll just help you anyway and probably get himself killed. Then, you would have an even bigger problem than no Emma," Godgifu said."What problem then?""Me.""Ah," Cnut said. Then, he stood and slowly pulled his tunic up and over his head, revealing a tanned and toned torso, bulging with muscles, so ridiculously gorgeous and perfect that Godgifu started laughing aloud. Knowing exactly the affect he had on her, Cnut grinned, threw his tunic at her, shucked his pants, and waded into the water to wash himself."Leofric! Help! I need to come again!" Godgifu laughingly yelled through the trees, watching Cnut bathe."Dammit woman, I'm currying Harold!" Leofric yelled back. "What happened? You were just supposed to apologize, for God's sake!""I am Cnut!" the King announced in explanation, causing Godgifu to burst into giggles. "Leofric! The Pindsvin comes with us to Torksey! Help us to win the Emma!" he yelled."What?" Leofric said, quickly running into the clearing. "Sire, that's; that's not; I mean; perhaps we should consider; it might not be;""The Pindsvin come! I am Cnut!""Don't I get a say in any of this, Sire?""See, I told you," Godgifu said, gesturing to Leofric. "He's too nice. You need me." She stood and pulled Leofric's tunic over her head and threw it down at his feet."Well, why does he need you?" Leofric asked, exasperated."I am Pindsvin!" she yelled happily, running naked into the water.Cnut, Leofric and Godgifu scouted the camp at Torksey, a fertile swath of land close to the banks of the River Trent. Numerous shelters and lodges lined the rough paths of the Vikings' army's winter home. Smoke came up in several places, no doubt from fires stoked by metalworkers that were melting down items stolen from England's holy places.Much to their surprise, there was also a small, but steady, stream of people approaching the camp. Cnut explained that it was known that many English towns nearby did business with the winter camp, but he never heard tell of numbers that would explain what they saw today. Everyone funneled toward a single entry point, where they would relinquish their weapons, submit to inquiries, and hand over a sum of money or goods before being allowed into the camp.Godgifu whispered to the two men crouched over where she lay behind the bush, "All right, so the plan is, I get in line, go in there and tell them I am a maid you sent to Emma, and then I talk with her and try to get her out of there;""No. That is not the plan. You're staying safe here at the ca;" Leofric said, frowning down at her, only to be interrupted by the King.Cnut grunted in agreement. "Yes. Plan very good. And the Pindsvin not say about when Cnut spray seed on numsen;"Godgifu looked over her other shoulder to Cnut and rolled her eyes, "Why on Earth would you think I'd tell her about you coming on my ass? Honestly; you think that we'd just be chatting about court or hairstyles and I'd just blurt out 'Oh, by the way;""No. You won't be chatting with anyone about anything because you will be here;" Leofric said, tugging her braid to turn her head toward him. Godgifu tugged her braid out of his hand, turned back to the King and raised her eyebrows, waiting for the answer to her question.Cnut held up a hand, effectively covering Godgifu's entire face, "Cnut knows the women. They get together. They say all the things," he said darkly.Leofric growled in frustration, "Diva, stop ignoring me. That is a Viking camp. Do you have any idea what they do to people, much less to someone like you?"Godgifu clenched her jaw and shook her head, "Leofric, you know I should be the one to go. I speak the language and I'm not, well; you two. If you two go and they recognized Cnut in there, they might hold him hostage and there's not a lot of people in the Witengamot that would pay to get him out. You can't go because you look exactly like every guy that's been fighting them all this time and they'd probably kill you on sight. Nobody ever worries about me because I look like a little;""Pindsvin; hedgehog, yes," Cnut said absently, patting the top of her head while squinting at the line of men entering the camp."So; what do I tell her to get her to leave?" Godgifu asked, worriedly watching Leofric rise angrily and stalk back to their camp."Tell her Cnut is here," he said, shrugging as if saying the obvious.Godgifu snorted and rolled her eyes, "Well, why would that make her leave the camp? You go off to another country after saying the wrong name when you were having sex and all of a sudden she's supposed to jump for joy when she gets a summons from you? No. You need to soften her up a bit. Be nice. Remind her of the good times. Like, what did you say when you asked her to marry you?""Not ask. Treaty. Treaty say 'Marry Cnut and promise not kill the Emma's Aethelred children. Send them to France. Not-dead children love France. Chalk cliffs. Good cheese. Everything fine.""Oh, dear God, you've really been leaning hard on this good-looking thing, haven't you?" Godgifu grumbled under her breath."I am Cnut;" he said, shrugging."Yeah, you are Cnut; and the Cnut is handsome. But, you know what? If you want to stay married and be a good king, you've gotta work harder than that. You've had it easy because you're tall, gorgeous, rich and powerful. Problem is, you're no longer trying to get a woman to bed, now. You're trying to make your wife happy and that's a completely different thing. A woman might get stupid once or twice about a handsome man, but unless you build more than that, she'll only hate herself more and more every time she gives in to you. Orgasms only make you happy for so long. Not-dead children living in another country aren't a good basis for a marriage, either. It doesn't give you a lot to talk about. I wish Leofric didn't hate the idea of it so much. He would know what to say," Godgifu said, glancing back to the grove of trees where Leofric had disappeared.Cnut grunted, "The Leofric has good words. Good words; ugly face.""Shut up!" she said, slapping his shoulder, "He's not ugly! He's just bruised. Don't be a jerk!""Why the small women always smæk big men?" grumbled Cnut scowling and rubbing his shoulder. "What Leofric say to win grumpy Pindsvin?" he asked.Godgifu thought for a while and smiled, shaking her head, "Not a thing, actually. In a situation where most people would have said a whole bunch of wrong things, Leofric just stayed quiet and close and invited me choose whether to talk to him; and it made me want to. He red me perfectly. That's what you need to do. Emma needs you to notice her, to enjoy her; to see what makes her happy." Godgifu sighed, looking up the trees to where Leofric had disappeared in the distance. She hated to do this. She wished there was another way."So, what makes the Emma happy?" she asked, poking Cnut in the hip with her elbow to draw his attention away from the camp.Instead of looking down at her, he kept his eyes fixed on the rough looking camp and sighed. "Not Cnut," he answered simply."Well, fine. I'll talk with her and get her to you, but just think about what I said, because making this woman happy just became your biggest challenge," Godgifu said.Cnut grunted in agreement and handed her a small pack, strapping it on her back and across her front in a way that seemed odd, yet comfortable. Looking back to the camp, she squared her shoulders, trying to be braver than she felt. "Okay;" she said, coughing to cover for her throat tightening in fear, "I'll come back as soon as I can. Tell Leofric; tell him; you know;" she said, wiping away the tears that started falling down her cheeks.Steeling herself, Godgifu started off for the Viking camp, but found her progress hindered when her feet left the ground. "What are you doing?" she squawked, as Cnut lifted her over his shoulder by her waistband and returned to the grove where Leofric had gone."The Leofric ready?" Cnut said, casually hanging Godgifu's kicking and squirming body from a branch on the tree and securing the strap around it that he had wrapped around her body under the guise of securing her pack.Leofric turned from Harold to Cnut, his face a mask of confused relief. "She's; not going then?""Pindsvin easy to catch when think she get her way. You not know this? Why work so hard?" Cnut said, casually ducking as Godgifu's foot grazed his ear. "She watch from here. Know her Leofric safe."Leofric nodded, glad Cnut couldn't see the fury in Godgifu's eyes. Leaning in and hoping she didn't take a bite out of him, he murmured, "Watch us. If anything goes wrong or if we don't come back by morning, go back to Coventry and tell Sir Hulgar what has happened. Tell no one who supports the Witengamot, just Sir Hulgar," he said, brushing Godgifu's hair back behind her ear."How am I supposed to do that? Loosen these straps. Cut me free. He's tied me up here like I'm going to be spit roasted," she hissed."How is it that treason is always the answer to every problem you come across? After we're gone, use the knife you're trying to wriggle out of your sleeve. You'll be free in 20 minutes. Now, give me a kiss for luck;" he whispered. Godgifu's lips trembled, unshed tears filling her eyes. Finally, she nodded and lifted her face to his. Expecting trouble, Leofric pecked her lips quickly and just barely dodged a head-butt from his future wife.With a glare of annoyance, Leofric reached behind her and pulled the hidden knife out of her sleeve, throwing it to the ground out of reach. Then, purposefully, he ran his hands over every inch of her body, removing three more weapons before he finished with her. "You come back," she said, wriggling against her bindings. "You come back, Leofric, or so help me I'll; I'll do the most dangerous thing I can think of; and then I'll keep doing dangerous things until I can join you again," she vowed.Leofric only smiled, took her face in his hands and kissed her tenderly, coaxing her lips with his until he felt her soften and kiss him back. "What did I do to deserve you?" he asked, smiling and pressing his forehead to hers."The Leofric was punishment for the Pindsvin tax debt! Come!" Cnut shouted, starting down the hill toward the camp. Leofric sighed, kissed Godgifu one last time, and took off to join the King.Godgifu watched the two men stride downhill and join the line of people waiting to enter the camp, slipping a length of thick wire out of the cuff of her tunic, careful to avoid the serrated edge carved into one side and began sawing away at the leather straps binding her to the tree. Her eyes never moved from the two men casually joining the line of men waiting to join the camp, trying to read their body language, drawing any possible meaning from the slightest gesture.Just as the men reached the front of the line, Godgifu cut through her bindings and climbed onto the branch to which she had been bound. When it was their turn to enter, Cnut spoke briefly to the guards. Then, he nodded to Leofric, who reached into his pack for a pouch; probably the money they were charging for admittance to the camp. Leofric handed the pouch to Cnut who passed it over to the guards. They were in! It was working!Then, Leofric turned toward her, his face lit up by the golden setting sun, and smiled. Godgifu almost raised a hand to wave to him; and then he sneezed. Leofric had done nothing more exciting than sneeze, when suddenly, as Godgifu watched in horror, the guards started shouting and sacks were thrown over both Leofric and Cnut's heads as the men protested, their hands were bound behind them, and they were dragged away kicking and struggling."Watch us. If anything goes wrong or if we don't come back by morning, go back to Coventry and tell Sir Hulgar what has happened;" Leofric's parting words echoed in Godgifu's mind. She had no intention whatsoever of heeding them, but having his voice with her was a comfort as she crept through the darkness around the edges of the Viking camp.Godgifu was accustomed to sneaking around unseen. After years of sneaking out of the castle, past servants and Sir Hulgar's watchful eye to rid herself of the veils she had to wear and put on the comfortable dress that she wore as Lady Godiva, she could easily melt into shadows or walk through lit places and be mistaken as someone else. These skills served her well as she prowled the cold marshes surrounding the encampment, watching and learning.She had seen the men drag Leofric and Cnut toward an area where numerous boats had been pulled onto the land and prepared for wintering. Had they been killed? Why would they have been brought to such a place? It didn't look like anyone spent much time out here with the boats. Most of the camp's population preferred the warmer areas where the metalworkers' fires burned. After searching the boat area, the only thing she saw was a disgruntled man arguing with himself as he carved a knife handle out of a piece of bone.Frustrated, Godgifu took to watching the occupants of the camp instead. Most of the men were engaged in some form of metalworking. Some were sorting pillaged items according to their metal into piles, where they would be moved to different areas of the camp to be broken into pieces and melted into coins or ingots by the ever-burning fires. Slaves were everywhere. Mostly boys and young men, though there were some women, as well. The most menial tasks were reserved for the male slaves: feeding the fires, carrying non-precious items around. The female thralls were most often seen sewing or cooking food, when they weren't regularly being pulled into a shelter to service one of the Vikings.From what Godgifu could tell, when they weren't counting their plunder or forcing themselves on their slaves, the Vikings mostly argued with each other. It appeared the camp was made up of several disparate groups of Vikings from different areas in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The languages were all somewhat similar, and because Godgifu spoke Danish, she was able to understand most of what they were saying. As for why they were arguing, it was surprising how petty it all was.Apparently two enormous blonde men, Hafdan and Gorm, were at odds because Hafdan used Gorm's favorite cup without permission and dented it when Hafdan came to blows with Toke over the proper lyrics to the song "Orm's Bloody Stump." After knocking Toke unconscious with the cup, Hafdan won the argument, but sadly the exceptional cup was irreparably damaged, in Gorm's view.Skarde told anyone that would listen that Leif's campsite was encroaching on his campsite. He ended his rants by pointing to a large rock marker he had placed at the border between the two shelters, promising that anyone who dared to touch it would be smelted along with the copper. Godgifu also saw Leif emerge and nudge the rock over a touch when Skarde had gone back inside his tent.Bjorn was despondent after burning half his beard away while playing a smelting prank on Balder. Apparently, the smelting prank involved a comical explosion of sorts, which killed Balder's favorite bed slave, as well as leaving half of Bjorn's beard charred away. Balder was insisting that Bjorn pay for the loss of his bed slave, and Bjorn was insisting that Balder should cut off half of his own beard first. Balder, for his part, did not appreciate Bjorn's logic.Most of all, the Torksey Vikings argued about something called "hnefatafl." Godgifu didn't understand the word, but it appeared it was a game involving many pieces on a board. It seemed to be like chess, but with one player starting with their pieces clustered in the middle of the board and the other player's pieces surrounding them.Godgifu learned that the Torksey camp was having a hnefatafl tournament, which explained the steady stream of people entering the camp after paying a fee. What she also gathered was that the tournament was not going well. Apparently, all the Viking groups that populated Torksey had different rules for playing hnefatafl, and because there was no recognized leadership among the different groups, the tournament that was likely intended as an enjoyable diversion for the colder weather had mounted quite the death toll amongst them. Indeed, it was rare that two Vikings of different bands would sit down at a hnefatafl board and it wouldn't end in blows or bloodshed.None of this explained why Leofric and Cnut were bagged and dragged away at the main entrance to the camp, but Godgifu hoped that an explanation and news of their welfare would come in time. Considering that the Vikings had no problems with maiming or striking each other dead for the slightest infractions, the fact that Leofric and Cnut were not killed immediately was actually encouraging. Godgifu had no doubt that if the Vikings wanted them dead, Leofric and Cnut would be dead.It was in a tent-like shelter on the outskirts of the camp that Godgifu found Queen Emma. Unlike the other shelters, it appeared somewhat cleaner and even more telling were the cracks of light between the walls of the tent by someone using candles inside. Gathering her courage, Godgifu waited until she would not be seen, and then crept up to the opening in the tent, where a soft voice could be heard muttering English in a vaguely French accent. "He roughly clasped her slender frame in his manly arms, shocking her untested virtue with the passionate, throbbing heat of his turgid;""Um; my Lady?" Godgifu whispered loudly.The voice fell silent, the occupant obviously pretending that no one was there. Godgifu would have found the situation amusing, if it weren't also so serious. "My Lady, I need to speak with you," she pressed.Silence."My Lad

CNBC’s “Money Movers”
Former Fed General Counsel, Former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin, Nvidia's China Wildcard 8/26/25

CNBC’s “Money Movers”

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 42:28


Fed Governor Lisa Cook vows to fight back against President Trump, saying he doesn't have the authority to fire her. The Fed's former General Counsel joins the show. Representing the Fed's Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee for 13 years. Laying out some scenarios of what could happen next. Then former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin is also with us. With more on the impact for the Fed's independence and the impact on rates. Plus Nvidia caught in the crosshairs of geopolitics. Can CEO Jensen Huang play international diplomat to unlock the resumption of its China specific exports?

ExplicitNovels
Legends of Godiva: Part 4

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


Legends of Godiva: Part 4A mysterious stranger comes, the lovers are parted.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought in 5 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels."Oh good, I was afraid Sir Hulgar might skip over the mutilations at Sandwich;" Godgifu whispered, pinching the bridge of her nose between her eyes."So; so sorry;" Leofric said, slowly turning a greenish color."But, God was watching!" Sir Hulgar raged, thrusting his gnarled and scarred finger in the air. "The Danish demon defiled the blessed throne of England but a few weeks, before his own horse threw him to his death, ending forever his accursed reign!" At this point, almost all the children cheered, for indeed Sir Hulgar told the tale with such verve and animation that most people would not have believed it possible from a man who spoke mostly through grunts and threatening glares."His kingdom, freed from the ravages of the invaders, the Witengamot restored King Aethelred to his throne; and there was much rejoicing," Sir Hulgar said, nodding at the divinely just outcome. Then, he frowned as he noticed a small hand raised over a head canted in deep thought."Don't do it; don't do it;" Godgifu quietly urged through clenched teeth."Yes?" Sir Hulgar barked to where Frederic sat with his question."He did it;" Godgifu sighed, her shoulders slumping."But; why did King Aethelred come back? The Witengamot agreed to make the Danish one king, so why wasn't his son the king, after that? Wasn't that the bargain?" Frederic asked, frowning at the discontinuity."The barbarian King's son was a mere youth at the time, and the Witengamot saw the chance to place God's chosen English king on the throne, once more. It came at a dear price, but one they were willing to pay," Sir Hulgar answered, his face grave."But what happened to the hostages, then? The kin that the Witengamot gave to the invader to back up their promise?" Frederic pressed."The Viking's son discarded the hostages on the beach at Sandwich, after carving off all of their noses, ears and hands," Sir Hulgar answered, gesturing to show the carving motions of the knife and making a wet ripping sound for effect, "returning the wretched victims to their families mutilated, if they even survived their terrible wounds at all. You still see some of them around; veils and gloves covering their hideous scars, forever a burden to the families that sacrificed them to free their land."At these words, the children all turned with wide eyes to where Godgifu sat, ominously gloved and veiled."Uh, I can attest that Her Ladyship has all the proper body parts, having seen;" Leofric began, before receiving a swift kick from his future spouse."Oh, for heaven's sake," Godgifu sighed, unbuttoning her long gloves and wiggling them off her hands and displaying her whole limbs for the children's benefit. Their concerns only partly relieved, the kids remained dubious and continued staring, trying to fathom the violent secrets her veil no doubt kept hidden."In for a pound?" Leofric asked Godgifu, quickly glancing to Sir Hulgar who stood at the ready and glared threateningly at the assembly in the hall.Leofric and Godiva had talked about this, about her someday shedding her veils and allowing herself to be seen as she was. Knowing he would love her and be by her side, no matter what happened, gave Godiva courage. She nodded, deciding that, if only for the sake of the children, she could do this."I;"Godgifu began, her mouth suddenly dry, then spoke to the assembly. "The veils, were for the comfort and tastes of my late husband, Lord Wilfred. God rest him," she said, carefully lifting her veils only enough to show the children that each ear was intact and whole. "They became a comfort to me after he died, but also a barrier between me and all of you. I believe every comfort has the potential to become a weakness that keeps us from being whole;" she said, steeling herself. "And so, I must ask your pardon, if my weaknesses have caused any of you injury; and ask your forgiveness, for hiding from you for so long," she said quietly, slowly raising the veil in front of her face.Godgifu's cheeks flushed and people gasped as her neck, her chin, and then her lips were revealed. She paused and swallowed, screwing up her courage to raise the veil a little more; just enough to show her nose, when her entire face was suddenly revealed when Leofric decided to be helpful and took the entire covering off her and threw it to the floor.Wide eyed and speechless, she whipped her face to him, shock clearly written upon her features. Leofric, suddenly realizing he had erred, lifted her veil from the floor and folded it clumsily before returning it to her in a haphazard bundle, but the damage had been done. Terrified, Godgifu nonetheless straightened her neck, squared her shoulders and looked out at the assembly.Face after face staring at her, seeing her; not shielded by a translucent cloth, but bare and unadorned. She loved them all; and she had lied to them. She had held herself above them out of need, claiming a false standard that she failed to uphold. She was a fraud. She deserved to be dragged through the streets and left to die. The people of Coventry deserved so much better than her.No one moved. No one spoke. Indeed, it seemed no one even breathed until Frederic rose from the group of children and came to stand before her. "It's nice to see your face, my Lady," he said, head still canted in thought, his eyes taking in every detail. "I don't think there has ever been a beauty like yours seen in Coventry;" he said, offering her a wildflower."Hear, hear!" cheered Reverend Palmer, clapping enthusiastically from the back of the room. Cheers and yells of agreement filled the hall, as applause gradually broke out amongst the assembly."Thank you, Frederic," she whispered, taking the flower from him with a shaking hand, she looked over the cheering assembly in bewilderment. How was this possible? Did they not recognize her? She hadn't been brazen in her appearances as the outlaw Godiva, but she had been known generally about the town.Blushing, she stood and nodded to the assembly in thanks, "I don't understand; don't they see?" she asked, glancing at Leofric who smiled down at her."Of course, they see you; they've always seen you," Leofric said, looking out at the assembly. "But, as is often the case, people will see what they want to see; and I think they've been waiting to see you for quite a while.""Do you; do you think they knew it was me? Godgifu and Godiva? All this time?"Leofric chuckled to himself, wondering how his future wife could be so completely self-delusional as to think her unique height and build would go completely unnoticed when perfectly duplicated by a mysterious outlaw. "I think Coventry is a small village; and that these people love you," he replied.The gathering winded down and people gradually went on about their business, taking one last look at their unmasked Lady before leaving. The boys, thrilled with their new storyteller, surrounded Sir Hulgar and pelted him with questions about Viking raids and other gory conquests, eventually pulling him from the hall to show them the proper shape and heft of a Viking battle axe.At length, only a solitary figure remained in the hall. It was a man, extremely tall and broad, and shrouded. He kept himself to the shadows, though the hall was not brightly lit. Uneasy, Leofric watched the man gradually approach the dias. Taking care not to give the appearance of doing so, Leofric maneuvered his own body to be between the stranger and the unveiled Godgifu, at all times."This 'Visiting Day,'" the man's accented voice called to them as he approached closer and closer to the dias, "Is good, I think, yes? You see the eyes, and the eyes; they see you," he said, thoughtfully.Leofric's senses sharpened, exactly as they had before going into battle, and he quickly searched the room for the others that must surely have come along with this shrouded stranger. This was not how such things were done; and the secrecy of it did not bode well.Sensing Leofric's tension, but not understanding the cause, Godgifu took his arm and petted it, peering awkwardly around his large body to the stranger. "Hello, sir," she greeted him, "Are you new to Coventry? Welcome.""I am new to many places, here, yes?" the man said, still approaching at a measured pace. "This story; to this, I am not new. This story I hear many times, but not told just so," the voice continued. "This story; it is told in whispers and not to children. But this story is not finished, yes? What happened to the son?" he asked, quietly.The hairs on her neck rose, and Godgifu looked more closely at the tall shrouded stranger and suddenly understood Leofric's tension, his hand carefully pressing her behind him, resisting her efforts to come forward. This was not how such things were done; but, regardless, she would not allow Leofric to be harmed for her offenses.With swift resolve, she darted backward until she was free of Leofric's restraining arm and quickly skirted out of reach around him and ran to the approaching figure. Kneeling in a low curtsy as she replied, "The son returned to England with a great force and took back the land he ruled by rights, and despite the violence needed to establish his rule, he showed great mercy in marrying Aethelred the Unready's widow Emma. In sparing her remaining children's lives, and in showing great patience as the people recovered from the wars and accepted him, Cnut the Great, as their ruler and King of the English, Danes and Norwegians; Your Highness," she whispered, bowing her head and closing her eyes.The hall was silent, but for the heavy beating of her heart. She wondered, briefly, if the king could hear it, as well. As she waited for her fate, other thoughts drifted unbidden through her mind. For one, Godgifu realized she never knew how drafty it was in the hall before, feeling the chill air creeping across the back of her vulnerable, unveiled neck for the first time. Would she be killed immediately? Her blood spilled across the floor, staining the stones until time washed them clean of all but the memory? Or would she be left alive but mutilated, the newly unmasked mistress of the town turned into a grotesque warning to others? Would Leofric stay with her, if she was hideous? Would he even be allowed to live?Then, she heard the rustle of a hood being pushed back. A hand took her chin and tilted her face upward to a face that was so strikingly handsome that, despite her terror, she found herself blushing. Stunning eyes examined her face and she let out a shaking breath, wondering if this was the last expression so many of her countrymen had seen before they died. Cnut the Great should have looked like a crueler man, ugly and savage, but he didn't. His face was mind-numbingly beautiful; and yet, strangely annoyed."And some of the Swedes;" he said, as if reminding her for the hundredth time. "Swedes! Stubborn! Smiling and stubborn! You tell them 'do this!' and always they say 'ja, ja' and then go do what they want! Why no one remember I win them, too? Very difficult people," he grumbled to himself, turning her face from side to side, an appraising look in his eye. Looking up to Leofric, he canted his head with a glint in his eye, "I did not know this was under the veils. If I had;" he trailed off, a hint of a smile on his face.Relaxing a little, Leofric took a knee himself, "You're better off as you are, Sire. With this one, you would be without the support of the Witengamot, have gnome-sized children, half as much money, and twice as much trouble," Leofric replied dryly. "Your choice of wife was faultless. Your choice of my wife, however;" he said, folding his arms in exasperation.Cnut returned his attention to Godgifu's recently unwrapped face. "You marry this one, yes?" he stated sternly, nodding toward Leofric, still holding her chin."Uh huh;" she said breathily, unable to think clearly beyond a few simple words. The blue of his eyes made her feel like she had fallen under the ice of a frozen mountain lake."Umm;" he said dubiously, "You be good? Let this one wear pants?" he asked, raising his eyebrows."Uh huh;" she agreed, her eyes drifting leisurely down over his large muscled frame, "Well, some of the time," she amended, swallowing and staring unthinkingly at his groin."Seriously?" Leofric complained, arms akimbo.Cnut pulled her chin upward until Godgifu was standing. He bent over until they were eye-to-eye. "And you will give me what is mine. What I use to protect you. What feeds the soldiers. What builds the ships. And for being bad and making me wait, you will submit to your; punishment," he said, his eyes glinting as Godgifu shivered involuntarily at his last drawn-out word.Swimming in a haze of terrified lust, Godgifu's mind formed the words "Yes, Your Highness," with enormous effort, but what came out of her mouth was more akin to an acquiescent moan."Good," Cnut said, releasing her chin, "Go wait in his bed. I send him soon," he ordered, straightening and turning his gaze to Leofric as Godgifu nodded and obediently wandered out of the hall.Bewildered, Leofric waited kneeling, as was only proper. One did not question the king about why he came to a town in his own kingdom, much less alone, to all appearances. The fact that Cnut came without pomp was one thing. Many men had little patience for the trimmings and splendor of royal life. But, coming without any apparent companions was another thing altogether. Sir Hulgar would have returned instantly if there had been a regiment of soldiers outside. No, the king was almost certainly alone; and cloaked to hide his identity. Something was wrong; and he needed it kept quiet.Cnut looked down at him, haltingly opened and closed his mouth several times, seeming to search for words, and eventually becoming frustrated and cursing in Danish. "Shall I search for an interpreter, Sire; or will yours be joining us?" Leofric asked."No; no interpreters. A little gold makes their tongues go bad; mine speaks with hands, now," Cnut said darkly. "Stand. We use your English. Aelfgifu of Northampton; you are kin to her, yes?" he asked.Leofric blinked in surprise, then frowned, "Well, only by marriage; I think my father's brother married her second cousin; or cousin once removed; how does that go?" Leofric fumbled, wondering how his distant kinship with a Northampton noblewoman could possibly matter to the king."You are kin," Cnut barked, as if that settled the matter. "Pack for travel and go fuck wife. After dark, we ride north.""Sire, I; I'm supposed to get married in three days. What will I tell Lady Godgifu? She'll be furious!""You not married yet?" Cnut asked, a look of piqued curiosity on his face and a small smile playing on his lips. "Tell her you go, but after you fuck. Say with handsome face. Marry after we return. This is not problem," he concluded, looking appraisingly around the hall."Can you tell me where we're going, at least, Sire? When we'll be back?""Yes. We ride north. Torskey. Tell no one. Go fuck not-wife. Everything fine," Cnut said, looking at the door through which Godgifu left.Leofric kept his face calm, despite his inner thoughts. Torskey was not the average out-of-the-way English town; it was an off-season Viking camp where the raiders' ships were pulled up on shore and the populace wintered in tents and rough huts together. Cnut was inviting him to ride along into a camp full of bored barbarians for reasons unknown. Well, Cnut was ordering him to go, more than inviting him; for no Englishman in his right mind would go there voluntarily. Everything was definitely not fine."Where are his troops? How many?" Godgifu asked, leaning out the window looking over the town trying to spy out the king's companions as Leofric entered the room."Why?" Leofric asked, going about the room collecting items to pack, "Did you want to fuck them, too?" he growled under his breath.Stunned, Godgifu turned to look at him, "What's that supposed to mean? What's going on?" she asked, from her precarious window perch.Scowling, Leofric pulled her bodily from the window by her waist and tossed her onto the bed. "He wants me to go with him. North," he snarled."But; we're getting married! Can't it wait? Why is he going north?""Oh, I have no clue! Maybe Cnut the Cuntwetter intends to subdue the English populace with his Nordic good looks! You certainly didn't put up much of a fight! I need weapons; where's the armory?" Leofric said, stalking out of the room."What are you talking about?" Godgifu yelled, running after him. "Are you seriously angry with me?""Uh huh;" Leofric cooed breathlessly, mocking her reaction to Cnut. Shocked at his demeanor, Godgifu retreated a few steps, the man before her seeming nothing like the one that had so easily won her heart.Then, anger replaced her shock and she stomped back into the forfeited space, "Well, fine! So, he's handsome! Like; really, really handsome! So what? Is it really so important to you to be the prettiest face in the room? Why the hell are you mad at me?" she asked, grabbing his arm.Leofric leaned in, blocking her against the wall with his body, "I guess I just didn't realize a pretty face was all it took to turn your head; I guess you really are all the same;" he sneered, tracing her neckline with his finger, dipping deeply into the crevice of her tits.Angry, Godgifu slapped his hand away, only to have it return with ruder ambition, "What are you talking about? Just because I thought he was handsome, doesn't mean that I;" she said, suddenly cut off by Leofric's lips crushing hers, his teeth scraping hers uncomfortably. She broke the kiss and struggled against him, trying to see his face to read it, but he grabbed a handful of her hair and bent her head back, kissing down her neck roughly, as if to prove a point.Godgifu ducked under his arm to escape, but Leofric pinned her to the wall of the stairway, reaching under her dress as she struggled and kicked against him. "Are you telling me that I won't find you dripping and ready after just a few sultry looks from a handsome face? Who cares if he cuts people's tongues out; why should that get in the way of a good time?" he growled, pushing her legs apart with his thigh and hiking up her skirt."Leofric! What's wrong with you? Stop it! Let go of me!""Oh no, little hypocrite, we're going to see how wet you are, first. I'll probably die before I get a chance at the prize, but maybe if I can get you to be honest with yourself, you won't have to work so hard to replace me. You can just hold a fucking beauty contest," he hissed, thrusting his fingers roughly inside her.Several things happened at a speed too great for Leofric to comprehend, but in the next instant he found himself on the floor wheezing for breath, cupping his genitals and feeling like his left eye might fall out. Godgifu stood over him panting and rubbing her elbow with tears of betrayal brimming in her large eyes.Angry, and still unable to see beyond being right, Leofric lifted up his hand and showed her his fingers, glistening and dripping with the honey of her arousal. Her face twisted, and she nodded her head, her lower lip trembling. "Yeah. I get excited; and when I'm excited, I want to fuck;" she choked, tears rolling down her cheeks, "but the only one I wanted to fuck was you; because I was yours. You made me feel safe," she said brokenly, before turning on her heel and disappearing in a flash of skirts.Leofric stared down the empty passage. She was gone. As the realization of what he had just done settled on him, Leofric felt ill. He had acted in such a way that made her use force to run from him. Back in the hall, he really hadn't even been angry about Godgifu's reaction to Cnut, finding it more humorous than anything else. He had never really doubted her loyalty or love for him, but in his fear and anger over his forced mission, he had jealously lashed out at her in the ugliest possible way. "I was yours; you made me feel safe" her voice coming back to him as pure torture, declaring his greatest accomplishments as things existing only in the past. Coughing, he used the wall to push himself up and wobble on toward the armory. Perhaps, she would allow him to beg her forgiveness before he left; if he could even find her.Near nightfall, after his search for Godgifu through the great house came up fruitless, Leofric returned to the hall to find King Cnut and Sir Hulgar engrossed in a game of dice. Alongside them, the betting pot consisting of some coins, a knife, a decorative pin, and what looked like a strangely large molar, awaited the winner. Sir Hulgar scowled over the dice as he shook them in his enormous hand, murmuring an incantation and closing his eyes as he released them. With a roar of triumph from Hulgar and an exaggerated howl of pain from Cnut, Sir Hulgar scraped the pot to himself, rubbed the tooth on his tunic, and wiggled it into his mouth.Standing with his winnings, Sir Hulgar clapped Cnut on the shoulder in hearty approval, despite horrifying the town with stories of his conquest not hours ago. Then Godgifu's knight protector noticed Leofric and grinned, taking in his black eye, swollen nose and ungainly walk with a degree of pride. "The fighting I could teach her, but not the speed; she was born with that. You never see it coming," he said, nodding, then turning back to Cnut, "It has been an honor to lighten your load, Your Highness," he said, bowing low and leaving the room."How is it that everybody likes you, Sire?" Leofric grudgingly wondered aloud, shaking his head as he watched Sir Hulgar leave."I am Cnut," he said simply, shrugging. Then, turning to Leofric with a look of annoyance, "I tell you 'fuck not-wife first, then tell her that you go,' you do not listen. Now, handsome face not handsome and everything more work. Stubborn! You are Swedish?""No, Sire. I made an ass of myself, left her unsatisfied, and with any luck, I'll be apologizing to her for the rest of my life. I am definitely English," Leofric sighed. "Will you please tell me why we are going to Torskey?"Cnut looked at Leofric for a long moment, then nodded as he led him out of the hall, and began walking toward the stables. "This story the Hulgar tells of my father Sweyn Forkbeard; it begins earlier. It started on the day of the St. Brice. You know this day?"

La Cité
24.08.2025 - Le serviteur qui refuse de pardonner (Frederic Dalais)

La Cité

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 45:50


Série de prédications d'été: Les paraboles de Jésus

OverDrive
Frederic on his season with the Oilers, experiencing the playoffs and recovering from his injury

OverDrive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:54


Edmonton Oilers Forward Trent Frederic joined OverDrive to discuss his first overall season with the Oilers, experiencing the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the team, recovering from an ankle injury in Edmonton, his placement on the lineup, performing with Connor McDavid on the ice and more

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Frederic Schuller: The Physicist Who Derived Gravity From Electromagnetism

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 157:22


As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe In this episode, I speak with Frederic Schuller, an award-winning theoretical physicist and professor, who insists the undergrad tale of energy sloshing between kinetic and potential is just talk unless the math says so. Borrowing Port-Hamiltonian thinking, he's building probability ports to pull measurement talk into actual quantum formalism—no change to QM, just sharper math. He also flips gravity: start from the matter action and construct the compatible gravitational dynamics—Maxwell in, Einstein–Hilbert out. And if nature ever breaks our current causal picture, the scheme points to richer structures (and the gravity to match)—a modest idea, pushed hard. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Deriving Einstein from Maxwell Alone - 05:55 - Why Energy Doesn't Flow in Quantum Systems - 11:45 - How Modest Ideas Lead to Spacetime Revolution - 19:00 - Matter Dynamics Dictate Spacetime Geometry - 24:03 - Maxwell to Einstein-Hilbert Action - 31:00 - If Light Rays Split in Vacuum Then Einstein is Wrong - 38:04 - When Your Theory is Wrong - 46:10 - From Propositional Logic to Differential Geometry - 54:00 - Never Use Motivating Examples - 1:02:00 - Why Only Active Researchers Should Teach - 1:09:40 - High Demands as Greatest Motivator - 1:16:00 - Is Gravity a Force? - 1:27:00 - Academic Freedom vs Bureaucratic Science - 1:38:00 - Why String Theory Didn't Feel Right - 1:46:05 - Formal vs Conceptual Understanding - 1:54:10 - Master Any Subject: Check Every Equal Sign - 2:04:00 - The Drama of Blackboard Teaching - 2:13:15 - Why Physical Presence Matters in Universities Links Mentioned: - Frederic's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations - Frederic's Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@FredericSchuller - Frederic's Bio: https://people.utwente.nl/f.p.schuller - General Relativity Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist - Quantum Harmonic Oscillator [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/s3I_MGfGm-w - Constructive Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2003.09726 - Geometry Of Manifolds [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0508170 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - All Possible Paths [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Space-Time Structure [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Time-Structure-Cambridge-Science-Classics/dp/0521315204 - Greg Chaitin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY - Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E3y-Z0pgupg - Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - What Is Energy? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Time for True Crime
The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)

About Time for True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 124:20


Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texas to live as 16 year old Nicholas. With Frederic's cover blown, the question remained- what happened to Nicholas Barclay? While there is lots of speculation as to possible players in his disappearance, Nicholas' disappearance remains unsolved to this day. With Any Information, Please Contact the San Antonio PD: 1-210-207-7273, or the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with reference to Nicky's case ID: NCIC# M103375092Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

VSM: Mp3 audio files
Waltz Op. Posthumous In Eb Major from Waltzes (collection 4) for piano solo - Mp3 audio file

VSM: Mp3 audio files

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 2:30


Grating the Nutmeg
215. Connecticut's Wild Visionary: Children's Author Maurice Sendak

Grating the Nutmeg

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 52:42


  Artist and author Maurice Sendak was able to achieve significant and enduring success in art and children's literature during his lifetime. But what secrets did he had to keep from his family, publishers, parents, librarians, and readers as a gay, Jewish man negotiating the field of children's literature?   Sendak wrote and illustrated books that nurtured children and adults alike. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, in 1970 Sendak became the first American illustrator to receive the international Hans Christian Anderson Award, given in recognition of his entire body of work. Sendak's work has been the subject of several extensive retrospective art shows at prestigious museums across the country. Sendak lived in Ridgefield, Connecticut with his partner Dr. Eugene Glynn for over 50 years.   In this episode, my guest is Dr. Golan Moskowitz, author of Wild Visionary, Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context, published by Stanford University Press in 2021. Dr. Moskowitz is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and a faculty member of the Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience at Tulane University.  He serves as Book Review Editor for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and as director of the Jewish American and Holocaust Literature Symposium. Golan is currently working on a cultural history of Jewish American involvement in the art of drag.   To contact Dr. Mostowitz, please see below: His faculty page: americanjewishexperience.org/gc-scholar/golan-moskowitz/   For speaking inquiries, please contact Tulane University's Jewish Studies Department: jewishstudies@tulane.edu   The Maurice Sendak Foundation: https://www.sendakfoundation.org/   Connecticut Landmarks LGBTQ+ Archives The archival collections of East Haddam's Palmer-Warner House include the diaries and letters of previous residents Frederic Palmer and his partner Howard Metzger. On view during the museum's open hours through August 23,2025, “Letters of Unity” explores the evolution of LGBTQ+ communication over more than a century through the stories of Frederic, Howard, and other members of LGBTQ+ communities. From love letters to social media and personal diaries to protest flyers, this display showcases how love, resistance, and solidarity have been expressed through various mediums. Purchase tickets at ctlandmarks.org/properties/palmer-warner-house/     Preservatlon Connecticut LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey  Preservation Connecticut, in partnership with scholars and activists, has embarked on documenting Connecticut's LGBTQ+ sites. Interwoven through these places are stories of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of equality that transcend the traditional boundaries of class, race, ethnicity, and religion. If you're interested in learning more or contributing to this survey project, please visit www.preservationct.org/lgbtq.   Ridgefield Pride Ridgefield Connecticut Pride  fosters belonging, provides support, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in Ridgefield and beyond. Fostering a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and friends and celebrating the richness and diversity of the community. Check out their website for more information at https://ridgefieldctpride.com Grating the Nutmeg Three-part LGBTQ+ Series 2025 Connecticut Explored magazine and our podcast, Grating the Nutmeg, have featured many of the heritage trails that mark the important histories and sites of Connecticut's people.  Preservation Connecticut has undertaken a survey of LGBTQ+ heritage sites across the state. Now, Grating the Nutmeg and Preservation Connecticut have teamed up to bring you a three-episode podcast series that pairs new research on LGBTQ+ identity and activism with accounts of the Connecticut places where history was made. The episodes include a thriving vegetarian cafe-bookstore run by lesbian feminists in a working-class former factory town, a transgender medical researcher working on an urgent public health issue in the center of Connecticut politics, and a gay, Jewish, best-selling children's book author in affluent Fairfield County. Our first LGBTQ+ episode, #212, available to listen to now, told the story of feminist and lesbian restaurants from across the country with Dr. Alex Ketchum. We visited Bloodroots, a lesbian-run vegan restaurant in Bridgeport that is celebrating 48 years in business.   Connecticut Humanites The 2025 LGBTQ+ Three-part series received grant support from CT Humanities, connecting people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and public programs. Visit our website to learn about our funding opportunities and capacity building grants. https://cthumanities.org/   -------------------------------------- Like Grating the Nutmeg? Want to support it? Make a donation! 100% of the funds from your donation go directly to the production and promotion of the show. Go to ctexplored.org to send your donation now. And don't forget that our Second Annual Online Auction is coming up in September.   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!    

Great American Novel
Episode 35: Escaping War for Love in Ernest Hemingway's A FAREWELL TO ARMS

Great American Novel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 85:29


Send us a textErnest Hemingway's 1929 novel A Farewell to Arms is probably the most famous war novel in American literary history. Inspired by his own wounding on the Italian front shortly before his nineteenth birthday, Hemingway tells the story of a disillusioned American serving in a foreign army, Frederic Henry, who falls in love with a Red Cross nurse, Catherine Barkley, shortly before the disastrous rout the Italians suffered at Caporetto in late 1917, which Frederic barely survives. In an epic tale that explores the tragedy of love amid combat, Hemingway offers a brutally naturalistic portrait of the Great War that somehow manages to be stylistically beautiful. In this episode we explore the biographical background of the plot, the Italian history that Hemingway managed to cull from his studies (the novel takes place before his own time in Italy), and the question of whether love and war hasn't become one of the hoarier cliches in the literature of soldiers in battle.     

Beyond The Horizon
Jeffrey Epstein and Celebrity Hairstylist Frederic Fekkai

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 29:47 Transcription Available


Frederic Fekkai, the celebrity hairstylist and luxury brand mogul, was named in court documents by Virginia Roberts Giuffre as one of the individuals to whom Jeffrey Epstein allegedly trafficked her for sex. Giuffre's sworn testimony placed Fekkai among a group of elite men who, according to her account, participated in Epstein's trafficking ring by engaging in sexual acts with her while she was underage and under Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's control. Fekkai has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime, but his inclusion in the unsealed legal filings tied him to the wider web of high-profile names associated with Epstein's network of abuse and exploitation.Unlike some of the more politically prominent figures in Epstein's circle, Fekkai's alleged involvement drew relatively little media attention, despite the gravity of the accusations. He had previously cultivated an image rooted in fashion, luxury, and celebrity culture, with clientele that included some of the most powerful women in the world. His reported proximity to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell underscores the breadth and diversity of Epstein's social reach—stretching from Wall Street to Hollywood, from Buckingham Palace to beauty salons. While no further legal action has been taken against Fekkai, the mention of his name in Giuffre's testimony serves as yet another example of how Epstein's circle was studded with individuals from every corner of elite society, many of whom have faced little to no accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epstein-flaunted-girls-after-his-arrest-at-frederic-fekkais-hair-salon-for-the-stars

The Epstein Chronicles
Jeffrey Epstein and Celebrity Hairstylist Frederic Fekkai

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 29:47 Transcription Available


Frederic Fekkai, the celebrity hairstylist and luxury brand mogul, was named in court documents by Virginia Roberts Giuffre as one of the individuals to whom Jeffrey Epstein allegedly trafficked her for sex. Giuffre's sworn testimony placed Fekkai among a group of elite men who, according to her account, participated in Epstein's trafficking ring by engaging in sexual acts with her while she was underage and under Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's control. Fekkai has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime, but his inclusion in the unsealed legal filings tied him to the wider web of high-profile names associated with Epstein's network of abuse and exploitation.Unlike some of the more politically prominent figures in Epstein's circle, Fekkai's alleged involvement drew relatively little media attention, despite the gravity of the accusations. He had previously cultivated an image rooted in fashion, luxury, and celebrity culture, with clientele that included some of the most powerful women in the world. His reported proximity to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell underscores the breadth and diversity of Epstein's social reach—stretching from Wall Street to Hollywood, from Buckingham Palace to beauty salons. While no further legal action has been taken against Fekkai, the mention of his name in Giuffre's testimony serves as yet another example of how Epstein's circle was studded with individuals from every corner of elite society, many of whom have faced little to no accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/jeffrey-epstein-flaunted-girls-after-his-arrest-at-frederic-fekkais-hair-salon-for-the-starsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

SIGGRAPH Spotlight
91 – Ed Catmull and Frederic Parke: Pioneering Animations and the SIGGRAPH Legacy

SIGGRAPH Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 51:15


ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, ACM SIGGRAPH History Archive Co-Director Bonnie L. Mitchell is joined by two legends in computer graphics: Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, and Fredric Parke, whose early innovations set the stage for decades of digital advancement. The conversation journeys through the early days of SIGGRAPH, the rapid evolution of digital imagery, and the lasting impact of a community that continues to drive computer graphics and animation forward. MUSIC Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos. || LINKS *Episode * https://s2025.siggraph.org/program/computer-animation-festival/ | https://s2025.conference-schedule.org/ | https://s2025.conference-schedule.org/presentation/?id=misc_159&sess=sess321 | https://s2025.conference-schedule.org/presentation/?id=cafcur_101&sess=sess322 | https://history.siggraph.org/person/edwin-ed-catmull/ | https://history.siggraph.org/person/frederic-i-parke/ *Social Media* http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/ *Conference Website* https://s2025.siggraph.org/ | https://s2025.siggraph.org/register/ | https://s2025.conference-schedule.org/

As The Story Grows
Frédéric Leclercq of Sinsaenum

As The Story Grows

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 35:59


Chapter 635 - "Therapeutic" ...as read by Frédéric Leclercq of SinsaenumToday we welcome Frédéric Leclercq, guitarist for Sinsaenum to the podcast! The new Sinsaenum record, In Devastation, is out this Friday on earMUSIC. Frederic talks about not wanting to be known as just a power metal bassist and how that led to the idea of writing heavier songs, his relationship with Joey Jordinson and how that was the catalyst for Sinsaenum, channeling pain into something more joyful on In Devastation, being a part of Creator and their legacy, and a lot more. https://ear-music.shop/products/section/SinsaenumDiscordPatreonSubstackEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comChapter 635 Music:Sinsaenum - "In Devastation"Sinsaenum - "Army Of Chaos"Sinsaenum - "Last Goodbye"

História em Meia Hora
Revolução Taiping

História em Meia Hora

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 35:38


E se eu te disser que um suposto irmão de Jesus tentou criar um governo paralelo na China? Separe trinta minutos do seu dia e aprenda com o professor Vítor Soares (@profvitorsoares) sobre o que foi a Revolução Taiping.-Se você quiser ter acesso a episódios exclusivos e quiser ajudar o História em Meia Hora a continuar de pé, clique no link: www.apoia.se/historiaemmeiahoraConheça o meu canal no YouTube, e assista o História em Dez Minutos!https://www.youtube.com/@profvitorsoaresConheça meu outro canal: História e Cinema!https://www.youtube.com/@canalhistoriaecinemaOuça "Reinaldo Jaqueline", meu podcast de humor sobre cinema e TV:https://open.spotify.com/show/2MsTGRXkgN5k0gBBRDV4okCompre o livro "História em Meia Hora - Grandes Civilizações"!https://a.co/d/47ogz6QCompre meu primeiro livro-jogo de história do Brasil "O Porão":https://amzn.to/4a4HCO8PIX e contato: historiaemmeiahora@gmail.comApresentação: Prof. Vítor Soares.Roteiro: Prof. Vítor Soares e Prof. Victor Alexandre (@profvictoralexandre)REFERÊNCIAS USADAS:- FAIRBANK, John King; GOLDMAN, Merle. China: A New History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2006.- HSÜ, Immanuel C. Y. The Rise of Modern China. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.- KUHN, Philip A. Origins of the Modern Chinese State. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2002.- PLATT, Stephen R. Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom: China, the West, and the Epic Story of the Taiping Civil War. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.- SPENCE, Jonathan D. God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1996.- WAKEMAN, Frederic. The Fall of Imperial China. New York: Free Press, 1975.

wehorse Podcast
#Interview mit Dressurreiter Frederic Wandres: Charakterpferde, Olympia-Tiefs & Bluetooths 6-Wochen-Plan

wehorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 66:54


Er ist Mannschaftsolympiasieger 2024 und zählt zu den Top-Dressurreitern Deutschlands: Frederic Wandres. Vom Stallgelände in Hagen a. T. W. auf Hof Kasselmann bis auf die oberste Stufe des Treppchens in Paris – sein Weg ist geprägt von Disziplin, Gefühl und besonderen Pferdepersönlichkeiten wie Duke of Britain, Zucchero und aktuell Bluetooth. Im Gespräch erzählt er von seiner engen Verbindung zu seinen Pferden, dem emotionalen Tief nach Olympia und warum Bluetooth am liebsten im 6-Wochen-Rhythmus lebt – nicht nur beim Hufschmied. Ein ehrlicher Einblick in den Alltag, die Herausforderungen und die Leidenschaft eines Spitzensportlers im Sattel.

Luxury Travel Insider
The Basque Country | Frederic de Coral

Luxury Travel Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 42:20


Today, we're venturing to a corner of Europe that feels like a world all its own - the Basque Country. Straddling Spain and France, this is a place where ancient traditions meet avant-garde cuisine, where surfers ride some of the best waves in Europe, and where you can hear one of the oldest living languages on the continent. There's a saying in Basque, “Izena duenak izana du,” which means, “That which has a name, exists.” The Basque Country is a place that names its mountains, its winds, its waves – and by doing so, keeps its ancient identity alive. Joining me today is Frederic Du Coral, who takes us deep into this interesting culture. We talk about everything from medieval history to the modern spirit of resilience that defines the region today.    Looking to book a luxury hotel? Get special perks and support the podcast by booking here: https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sarahgroen/travel/luxury-hotels If you want our expert guidance and help planning a luxury trip with experiences you can't find online, tell us more here and we'll reach out: https://bellandblytravel.com/book-a-trip/     Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Author interview: The Scoundrel's Son with Frederic Fahey

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 32:46


What really happened to Tom Canty after he swapped places with Edward VI in Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper?In this conversation, I sit down with debut author Frederic Fahey to talk about his historical novel The Scoundrel's Son, a rich and imaginative continuation of Twain's classic tale—set in the heart of Tudor England. We chat about why Fred felt called to tell Tom's story, the real Tudor figures who make appearances (yes, including Lady Jane Grey!), and how a scientist-turned-author finds inspiration in friendship, identity, and loss.Also: the Wicked book cover connection, writing strong Tudor women, and the character who punches people in the nose when necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin - Christian Men Podcast
Spanking Your Children God's Way (EP:975)

Real Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin - Christian Men Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 62:12


Frederic Gray is a national speaker, author, and the founder of the Fathers of Faith and Daughters of Excellence Retreat in Tampa, Florida. He's a husband and a father of five (5) (2 boys, 3 girls, from ages 12 to 1) with one more on the way, and he's passionate about teaching fathers how to win the hearts of their children. He's also the author of “How to Win Your Children's Heart Using God's Word.” To connect with Frederic Gray, you can visit his websites at either: http://www.FredericGray.com or http://wwww.FatherDaughterRetreat.com. Here are the steps Frederic outlined for us: When to spank: When they clearly understand the rules they broke and your expectations of them. Make sure they understand that the most important thing to do is obey God. Find a private place to spank them. Speak super gentle to them and without anger. Have them tell you what they were supposed to do, but didn't. Ask them: "Did you obey Daddy?" Ask them: "Did you obey God?" Share a verse from the Bible on discipline (Ex. Prov. 13:24). Ask them: "What is God telling me to do?" (child: to spank me) Ask them: "If I don't spank you, am I obeying God?" Tell them: "I want to obey God, because I love you and I love God." Ask them (again):"Do you know why I'm going to give you a spanking?" Pray with them BEFORE you spank them (while holding them close). Use the rod/paddle (NOT your hand) when spanking your child. Hit them only on the bottom (let it hurt, but don't damage them). Lay with them afterwards to comfort them and affirm them. ---------------------------------    If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW and SHARE this podcast with any man you know who's in need of help and hope and is hurting.”  And to make sure you don't miss a podcast episode, as well as contest give-a-ways, special announcements, and much more, make sure you "Stay Connected" by visiting us at https://station.page/realmen to join our online community of podcast listeners.   Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.   Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.   Also join us on: Online Podcast Community (on Station):  https://station.page/realmen Facebook: @realdrjoemartin YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin Website: https://RealMenConnect.com

Revolution Health Radio
RHR: The Nourishment Table, with Frederic Leroy

Revolution Health Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 65:34


In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser welcomes food scientist and advocate for regenerative agriculture Dr. Frederic Leroy to discuss his groundbreaking work on the Nourishment Table, a new framework for assessing dietary adequacy. They explore why conventional dietary guidelines fail, how nutrient density and food processing deeply influence human health, and the evolutionary importance of animal-source foods in achieving optimal nutrition. Dr. Leroy highlights the limitations of popular nutritional models, sheds light on overlooked factors like bioavailability and organ meats, and addresses confusion surrounding plant-based diets and processed foods. Their conversation also covers practical tips for implementing this approach in everyday life and insights into navigating complex food policy and nutritional science debates. The post RHR: The Nourishment Table, with Frederic Leroy appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Cold Case Files
I SURVIVED: I Don't Want to Die, I Want to Live

Cold Case Files

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 36:27


Frederic is 11 years old when he and his mother are stabbed multiple times by an intruder in the night. Henry and Becky are with their children flying back from a missionary trip to the Bahamas when their pilot loses consciousness. 15 year old twins Missy and Mandy are shot at by a gunman in their high school shortly after their morning prayer group.Apartments.com - To find whatever you're searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place.Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.