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Join Ryan and Julie from Wonder and Beyond Travel for their milestone 300th episode as they break down the best cruises for every type of traveler. Whether you're a first-timer or seeking deep cultural immersion, this comprehensive guide will help you find your ideal cruise experience.What You'll Discover:Best Cruises for First-Time Cruisers: Looking for familiar destinations with clear daily routines and minimal stress? Perfect options include:River Cruising: Viking River Cruises (adults-only calm energy, straightforward inclusions) and AMA Waterways (small ships, intuitive layouts, guided touring included)Ocean Cruising: Celebrity Cruises (modern design, balanced activities), Princess Cruises (strong Alaska partnerships, clear experiences), and Royal Caribbean (variety of ships and activities)Best Cruises for Immersive Exploration: For travelers who want destinations to take center stage with meaningful, unhurried experiences:Riviera Travel: Elegant European-style river cruising timed to special events (tulip season, Oktoberfest)Azamara Cruises: Longer port stays and overnight stops for true destination immersion, plus signature "AzAmazing Evenings"Lindblad Expeditions: Deep exploration to Alaska, Galapagos, and Antarctica with naturalists and experts onboardBest Value Cruises: Understanding what's included and maximizing your return on investment:River Options: AMA Waterways and Viking (nearly all-inclusive experiences)Ocean Options: Royal Caribbean (wide variety for families and groups), Disney Cruise Line (premium service eliminates mental load for parents)Domestic: American Cruise Lines (U.S. rivers, nearly all-inclusive, drive-to embarkation)Bonus Feature: Julie shares an exciting Ireland trip she planned around a Luke Combs concert at Slane Castle, including Guinness tours, Jameson Distillery, and unique experiences like a sheepdog demonstration at a thousand-year-old fort.This episode celebrates finding the cruise style that matches your travel personality—not ranking cruise lines, but helping you discover where you belong on the water. Perfect for anyone considering their first cruise or looking to try a different cruise experience.Episode 300 of All Things Travel, hosted by Ryan and Julie, your travel experts from Wonder and Beyond TravelSupport the showLove the podcast? Help us continue to create great travel content by supporting the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1197029/supporters/new Ready to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website www.allthingstravelpodcast.com and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation" Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! Click this link and share the show! Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

Robin Toozs-Hobson is a long-time sailor and delivery skipper based in St. Lucia. He and I have sailed together a few times and had some great adventures. He recently did a delivery of an Excess catamaran from St. Lucia to Japan.  We talk about living in St. Lucia, living abroad and dealing with the passport and banking and mail, monohull sailing vs catamaran sailing, favorite boats, Excess catamarans, sailing from St Lucia to Japan, favorite stops along the way, the Panama Canal, diving with hamerhead sharks in Galapagos, locations in Japan, the Japanese people and culture, dealing with heavy weather in a catamaran, where the friendliest people are, anchoring a catamaran, lightning, the importance of sailing lessons, stepping outside your comfort zone, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

The incredible comeback of native animals on the Galapagos island, Floreana.

Kennedy In The Galapagos full 386 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:36:09 +0000 VQTpa0ESU6reT2u9UCmDZ3vIKa3CAFbZ latest,wwbx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wwbx,society & culture Kennedy In The Galapagos Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.a

K&K Full Show - Hot Take Tuesday & The Galapagos! 01-06-26 full 3496 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:13:46 +0000 FeqkQPSVTlBdKt79CkNiXeaX1briWsKo society & culture Karson & Kennedy society & culture K&K Full Show - Hot Take Tuesday & The Galapagos! 01-06-26 Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting

La première intervention terrestre des États-Unis au Venezuela a eu lieu la semaine dernière. Donald Trump l'a révélée dans une interview diffusée à la radio, vendredi 26 décembre. Lundi 29 décembre, il a donné quelques détails : c'est un quai situé sur la côte vénézuélienne, qui servait à des trafiquants de drogue à charger des bateaux, qui a été détruit. CNN et le New York Times affirment que c'est la CIA qui a mené la frappe, sans doute mercredi selon le quotidien. Selon ces médias, une frappe de drone a anéanti une installation portuaire utilisée par le gang Tren de Aragua et a fait aucun mort. Cette opération est avant tout symbolique, explique l'une des sources anonymes citées par CNN, car il y a énormément d'installations portuaires de ce genre au Venezuela. D'ailleurs, l'affaire n'a fait grand bruit dans le pays. Mais pour le New York Times, cette frappe marque « le début d'une phase plus agressive dans la campagne que mène l'administration Trump contre le gouvernement Maduro ». Elle « pourrait accroître considérablement les tensions entre les États-Unis et le président vénézuélien », acquiesce CNN. Comment JD Vance a réussi à convaincre Elon Musk de ne pas créer de parti politique Souvenez-vous, c'était au printemps dernier : la fin de la bromance entre Donald Trump et Elon Musk, les insultes par réseaux sociaux interposés et cette promesse du milliardaire de créer un troisième parti politique qui suscite des inquiétudes au sein du camp MAGA. Le Washington Post raconte comment en coulisses, JD Vance, qui a peur pour les mid-terms, fait tout pour que Musk renonce à son projet. Il demande leur aide aux proches d'Elon Musk, promet de soutenir son candidat à la tête de la Nasa... Et ça marche ! Aujourd'hui, Donald Trump et Elon Musk sont à nouveau en bons termes, écrit le quotidien. Une trêve toutefois fragile, relève encore le journal qui met en garde Donald Trump et JD Vance qui aimerait compter sur Elon Musk pour la présidentielle de 2028 : quand le milliardaire soutient financièrement quelqu'un, il attend beaucoup en retour. Il aime « accaparer l'attention et veut orienter la politique selon sa propre vision du monde », écrit le Washington Post. À lire aussiDonald Trump dit que les États-Unis ont détruit un quai lié, selon lui, au narcotrafic au Venezuela Hausse « historique » du salaire minimum en Colombie En Colombie, la décision du président d'augmenter de plus de 23% le salaire minimum à partir de jeudi 1er janvier, provoque des réactions, pas seulement positives. « C'est un jour de fête pour les travailleurs et les classes populaires », s'est réjoui hier la Centrale unitaire des Travailleurs, rapporte El Tiempo. Les syndicats qui avaient demandé une hausse de 16%, ne s'attendaient pas à une telle augmentation. Mais ce cadeau de Noël passe mal auprès des patrons, prévient El Espectador  qui dans un article, se propose de décrypter « le bon, le mauvais et le laid » de cette décision. « Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo » en espagnol, un jeu de mots car c'est aussi la traduction du film «  Le bon, la brute et le truand ». Avec cette augmentation bien supérieure à l'inflation, le président espère relancer l'économie, explique le quotidien. Mais attention, préviennent les chefs d'entreprises et des experts, c'est surtout l'inflation et les dépenses publiques qui risquent de s'emballer. La méthode employée par Gustavo Petro fait aussi débat. Le président a pris cette décision tout seul, ce que dénonce l'Association des entrepreneurs de Colombie. Il « a créé le concept de "revenu minimum vital", sans une discussion large, ouverte et démocratique », rapporte El Tiempo. Comme le souligne El Espectador, à quelques mois de la présidentielle, l'opposition y voit « un calcul électoral ».   Haïti : accusations d'une ONG contre la police Gazette Haïti se fait l'écho d'une lettre envoyée par le Réseau national de défense des droits humains (RNDDH) à l'Inspection générale de la police, dans lequel cette ONG dénonce la « connivence » entre des membres des forces de l'ordre et trois gangs dans l'Artibonite. Au moins sept agents « sont accusés d'avoir vendu des munitions et des armes, ainsi que de fournir des informations stratégiques de la Police nationale d'Haïti (PNH) aux groupes criminels lors des opérations policières », de les former et de gérer avec eux des « postes de rançonnement », explique le journal. Des membres des gangs auraient même infiltré les forces de l'ordre déployées dans l'Artibonite. Le Réseau national de défense des droits humains demande une enquête et des sanctions. Comment lutter contre la corruption en Haïti En Haïti, la plateforme Ensemble contre la corruption a présenté sa feuille de route sous l'égide du programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (Pnud). Ce document est le fruit de plusieurs mois de travail avec de nombreux acteurs de la société civile et des représentants d'institutions publiques telles que le ministère de l'Économie et l'Unité de lutte contre la corruption. Cette feuille de route contient une vingtaine de propositions que détaille Edouard Plautre, le secrétaire exécutif d'Ensemble contre la corruption qu'a interrogé Romain Lemaresquier. Du progrès dans la préservation des iguanes des Galapagos L'archipel des Galapagos a beau être isolé dans le Pacifique, à 1000 kilomètres du continent, il n'est pas à l'abri des trafiquants d'espèces protégées. Il a beaucoup été question ces dernières années, de vols de bébés tortues géantes, mais la contrebande touche aussi les iguanes terrestres et marins. Il y a quelques semaines, la vingtième réunion de la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces menacées de faune et flore sauvages (Cites) qui s'est déroulée en Ouzbékistan, a débouché sur une bonne nouvelle pour les défenseurs des iguanes des Galapagos. Ces animaux ont été déplacés de l'appendice 2 à l'appendice 1. Leur commerce est, donc, désormais interdit, sauf pour des fins scientifiques. Reportage de notre correspondant en Equateur, Eric Samson. Le journal de la 1ère On connaît le nombre exact d'habitants en Guyane.

Ken Gerhard is a widely recognized cryptozoologist and field researcher for The Centre for Fortean Zoology, as well as a fellow of the Pangea Institute and consultant for various research organizations. He has searched for evidence of mysterious animals and legendary beasts around the world including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, enigmatic winged creatures and even werewolves. In addition to appearing in three episodes of the television series Monster Quest (History Channel), Ken is featured on the History Channel special The Real Wolfman, as well as Paranatural (National Geographic), Legend Hunters (Travel Channel), Weird or What? with William Shatner (Syfy), Ultimate Encounters (Tru TV), Unexplained Files (Science Channel),Monsters and Mysteries in America (Destination America), Monster Project (Nat Geo Wild) andShipping Wars (A&E). His credits include appearances on numerous news broadcasts and radio programs like Coast to Coast AM, as well as being featured in books, DVDs and in articles by the Associated Press, Houston Chronicle and Tampa Tribune. Ken is author of the books Big Bird: Modern Sightings of Flying Monsters and Encounters with Flying Humanoids, as well as co-author of Monsters of Texas (with Nick Redfern) and has contributed to trade publications including Fate Magazine, Animals and Men, The Journal of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club and Bigfoot Times. He currently lectures and exhibits at various conferences and events across the United States. Born on Friday the 13th of October (exactly one week before the famous Patterson Bigfoot footage was shot), Ken has traveled to twenty-six different countries on six continents and has visited virtually all of the United States. An avid adventurer, he has camped along the Amazon, explored the Galapagos, hiked the Australian Outback and has visited many ancient and mysterious sites, from Machu Pichu to Stonehenge.Check out his website at; kengerhard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Land Life is a technology-driven nature restoration company that restores landscapes degraded by wildfire, overfarming, and urbanization. The company combines proprietary remote sensing, machine learning algorithms, and hardware solutions to deliver end-to-end restoration projects spanning 40 years, monetized through voluntary and compliance carbon markets. With seven validated project design documents on Verra, Land Life has built a business model that requires customers to believe the company will exist for decades. In a recent episode of BUILDERS, we sat down with Rebekah Braswell, CEO of Land Life, to explore how the company navigated from global pilots in Saudi Arabia and the Galapagos to focused geographic operations, evolved its customer base from experimental tech buyers to conservative insurance companies, and repositioned its entire value proposition when climate dropped off corporate priority lists in 2024. Topics Discussed: Land Life's shift from selling technology components to customer-driven A-to-Z project delivery  Remote sensing dashboard that assesses ecological, operational, and economic feasibility before land visits  Securing environmental attributes while keeping land locally owned by landowners  Machine learning algorithms for determining optimal tree species, placement, and timing  Evolution from tech company early adopters to asset managers, financial institutions, and energy providers  The 2024 market standstill: how tariffs and defense spending displaced climate on corporate agendas  Strategic repositioning from "climate" to "resilience" language that connects to infrastructure and defense  Targeting biogenic customers in timber and agriculture with supply shed restoration strategies GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Let customer requirements redefine your product scope: Land Life initially sold discrete technology—cocoon hardware and software tools—to corporations. Buyers consistently responded: "great tech, but we sell shoes online for a living. I need a full project, A to Z." Rather than insisting on their original product definition, Rebekah agreed to plant trees and hire contractors despite "knowing very little at the time what it actually took." The company evolved from a technology vendor to a full-service restoration provider because that's what buyers would actually purchase. B2B founders should recognize when customer feedback reveals a larger market opportunity than their initial product scope, even if delivery capabilities don't yet exist. Target buyers whose operational experience mirrors your delivery complexity: Land Life struggled with tech companies despite strong initial traction because these customers operated on "much shorter term economic cycles" incompatible with 40-year projects. The company found stronger fit with financial institutions, insurance companies, and energy providers—buyers Rebekah described as "familiar with asset management, familiar with physical operations" who could "identify with some of the cycles that we have to manage in terms of planting windows." She told her team: "you know you have a business when an insurance company starts buying your product. These are conservative buyers." B2B founders with long implementation cycles, physical operations, or asset-intensive models should prioritize buyers with analogous operational complexity rather than chasing early adopters who lack relevant mental models. Build transparency infrastructure as core product, not marketing: For customers committing to 40-year relationships, Land Life addressed the fundamental trust problem through systematic monitoring and data sharing. Rebekah identified the specific perception barrier: "people have this image that people are just going out and planting trees and there's no accountability." The company's response wasn't better sales materials but "a data focused and transparent process" that continuously validates project performance. B2B founders selling long-term commitments should invest in measurement and reporting systems as primary credibility drivers, recognizing that transparency infrastructure is product, not overhead. Adapt positioning to buyer priority shifts without abandoning core value: When climate investments "came to a standstill for six months" in 2024, Land Life didn't pivot its business model—it reframed its language. Climate "just dropped on the priority list" as corporations focused on "AI, defense and tariffs." The company shifted to "resilience" positioning that "doesn't use the word climate in it" but connects to infrastructure, defense, and supply chain concerns. Critically, this wasn't invented messaging—Land Life had internally called their engineers "resilience engineers" for years because "you can't bet one climate scenario." B2B founders facing external market shifts should mine existing internal frameworks for language that naturally aligns with new buyer priorities rather than forcing artificial repositions. Expand value proposition beyond primary category benefit to operational impact: Land Life evolved from pure carbon sequestration sales to showing customers how restoration addresses their core operational risks. For biogenic customers—"people who work in timber, food and agriculture"—the pitch became: "if you're surrounded by a degraded ecosystem, it will eventually encroach" on your supply chain. Rebekah explained: "it's not just enough to have a robust supply chain like your field for example. Great that things are healthy there, but if you're surrounded by a degraded ecosystem, you know it will eventually encroach." This connected restoration directly to supply shed stability and de-risking rather than relying solely on carbon credit value. B2B founders should identify how their solution protects or enhances customers' existing operations, not just deliver category-specific benefits. Pursue partnerships to reach scale thresholds faster than organic growth allows: Rebekah emphasized that achieving buyer-required scale through partnerships is now essential: "buyers are looking for scale and it is hard for us, who are in nature based solutions and physical assets, to achieve that overnight." She advocated for "constructive and innovative partnerships where you can bring that scale to buyers, whether it's organic or just through partnering" as the path to "play at a different level." The sector signal is clear: "they want bigger volumes, they want stronger suppliers, and that path goes a lot more quickly when you partner, as opposed to trying to do it alone." 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On continue de célébrer le 10ème anniversaire de la Désémission avec d'autres candidats emblématiques du podcast, en l'occurrence ici Alix, Charly, Kévin & Romain. Un 275ème épisode où l'on apprend que les Galapagos ne seraient pas connues que pour leurs tortues.

Send us a textWe trace Justin Cummings' path from early leadership training to steering Santa Cruz through a pandemic, fires, and a fragile housing landscape. Practical stories show how to connect experts, cut red tape, protect renters, and stay grounded without losing joy.• early leadership roots in camp programs and team captaincy• becoming mayor during crisis and defining the role• building information bridges across sectors• doubling local COVID testing capacity through escalation and certification• handling criticism with clarity and boundaries• self care, time management and public visibility• housing instability as the central community risk• tenant protections and a funded attorney resource• transparency versus strategy in public communication• culture setting through joy, humor and choosing issues not sides• advice for emerging leaders on listening and sharing the stage BioI moved to Santa Cruz from Chicago in 2007 to pursue a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology with a designated emphasis in environmental science from UC-Santa Cruz, which I received in 2013.  My work has largely focused on invasive species eradication in places such as Panama and the Galapagos, sustainable fisheries science, tropical forest restoration, assessing the impacts of climate change on the environment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental conservation. After a brief post-doc in Miami, I returned to Santa Cruz in 2015 to co-found and direct the UC-Santa Cruz Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program, whose mission is to prepare college students from diverse backgrounds to become the next generation of conservation leaders.   In Santa Cruz, I witnessed and experienced the impacts of the exorbitant housing market. I got involved in a rent control measure campaign and was one of the highest signature gatherers to place the measure on the 2018 ballot. This, along with a commitment to community engagement, prompted me to run for city council. In 2018, I was the highest vote recipient and became one of two African American men voted onto the Santa Cruz City Council for the first time in history. In 2020 I became the first African American man to serve as Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. In 2022, I was elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors as the Third District Supervisor.  During my time on the council, I focused on sustainable community growth, increasing affordable housing, reducing carbon emissions, public safety reform, amplifying the voices of marginalized community members, connecting people to resources during the pandemic, and most importantly bringing our community together to make Santa Cruz better for everyone. Support the show

461 - Discover the best Disney World tours for adults! From Keys to the Kingdom to Wild Africa Trek, we're sharing everything you need to know about booking Disney's most popular behind-the-scenes experiences. Join Rob and Kerri as they dive into ways to plus up your Disney Vacation. In This Episode: Keys to the Kingdom Tour: Go backstage at Magic Kingdom and explore the famous underground Utilidor tunnels Wild Africa Trek: Walk suspension bridges over crocodiles and enjoy VIP savannah access at Animal Kingdom Wilderness Back Trail Adventure: The fun Segway tour at Fort Wilderness (plus the secret bat barn!) Savor the Savannah: Private truck safari with drinks and up-close animal encounters Behind the Seeds: The perfect beginner tour inside Living with the Land at Epcot Up Close with Rhinos & other Animal Kingdom experiences Pro booking tips: When tours open, best times to book, and how to secure sold-out experiences Plus: We're rebranding our Facebook group! Join "Walt Disney World for Adults" for tips on enjoying Disney parks, resorts, and Disney Springs without kids. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and adult Disney fans. Big Announcements: Just Add Water cruise book is back on Amazon - perfect Christmas gift! Last spots available: Adventures by Disney Southern California trip with a former Imagineer New 2027 Galapagos expedition with National Geographic Lindblad - join the interest list! Whether you're planning your first Disney World vacation or you're a seasoned park veteran looking for something new, these tours offer unique experiences beyond the regular attractions. #DisneyWorld #DisneyTours #DisneyVacation #DisneyTips #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyTravel #DisneyPlanning #AnimalKingdom #MagicKingdom #Epcot #DisneyAdults #DisneyPodcast #DisneyHacks #DisneyVacationPlanning

Text and Be HeardWhat if quitting your first addiction doesn't free you—but quitting your last escape does? We sit down with Al, a dual-addict in long-term recovery  to trace the surprising path from drugs to gambling to genuine peace. His story reveals a pattern many of us know too well: remove one behavior and the restlessness finds a new outlet. The fog finally lifts when you stop negotiating with the next rush and start building a life you don't want to lose.We dig into the practical tools that make that shift real. Al shares why Step Three became his pivot from control to trust, and how “living the steps” beats treating them like a checklist. We talk anger as a message rather than a flaw, how emotional literacy outperforms willpower, and why you can't outthink pain but you can outgrow it. For those navigating dual recovery, Al explains the power of multiple fellowships—how GA and NA each deliver language and community that the other can't. The result is a broader toolkit, clearer mirrors, and more honest accountability.This conversation also celebrates the rewards that keep recovery sticky. Al swapped betting slips for scuba in the Galapagos, night dives that feel like meditation, and the quiet thrill of antiquing and launching an auction company. We explore natural dopamine through purpose, connection, and adventure, alongside the simple math that keeps him steady: consequences outweigh any fleeting high. If you're seeking a path from white-knuckling to a life that feels wide open, this story offers both hope and a roadmap.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we read every one.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

Anishnaabe columnist Niigaan Sinclair says the news that renowned author Thomas King is not Indigenous is a painful breach of a trust -- and demands that Canada ask itself some serious questions.After violating anti-doping rules, swimmer Penny Oleksiak -- Canada's most decorated female Olympian -- is banned from competition for two years.The fire that destroyed a historic Toronto church is being investigated as arson; the priest-in-charge tells us that news is yet another blow for her congregation.A new study reveals that the human brain goes through five distinct phases -- and the adolescence phase might be longer than you think. We'll say goodbye to a beloved Galapagos tortoise named "Gramma" -- and revisit our conversation about a tortoise named "Mommy" who became a mother for the first time at the approximate age of one hundred.The late, legendary toy inventor Burt Meyer made success look like child's play -- by creating such all-time diversions as "Lite Brite", "Mouse Trap", and the slugfest "Rock Em Sock Em Robots".As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that's glad he didn't pull any punchers.

Welcome back to Nephilim Death Squad, broadcasting directly from The Standard Coffee Shop / NDS Studios — where conspiracy, comedy, Christian worldview, and underground culture collide.In this episode, The Raven goes off on Hollywood as modern Babylon, child-star abuse, government overreach, Denver Health tyrants bleaching street food, insane Nickelodeon revelations, Bohemian Grove updates, studio expansion plans, prophetic symbols in pop culture, and the corruption of modern cities.We dive deep into:— Dan Schneider & Amanda Bynes allegations— Hollywood's occult architecture & Babylonian symbolism— Denver Health destroying small vendors— Fallen angels, Method actors & the Babylon connection— NDS Studio expansion + VIP event inside The Standard Coffee Shop— Community support, donations, and building a Christian-based creative hub— Live chat chaos, jokes, and Raven's trademark schizo rantsIf you're into exposing Hollywood, biblical symbolism, spiritual warfare, hidden elites, underground comedy, or just watching Raven lose his mind in real-time — this is your episode.

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Apparently, the entire ecological collapse of the Galápagos Islands started because some pirates were hungry and forgot to pack food when travelling. Yes. That’s genuinely the inciting incident of this episode.Anyway—In this chaotic, mockumentary-style dive, we trace how a volcanic archipelago went from “accidental punishment island” to the stage where the goats begin their quiet, innocent march toward becoming a full-blown ecological menace.We meet pirates who never should’ve had livestock privileges, a bishop who did not mince words about how much he hated the place, Charles Darwin spiraling into an existential crisis because the birds were stressing him, and the blue-footed boobies who genuinely didn’t ask to be part of all this.This is where the saga begins, the origin story that sets up one of history’s most unnecessary wars. A war between man, nature, and goats who really should’ve just minded their business.Welcome to the beginning of the Great Galapagoat War.

Sudan's Kordofan in grip of increasing killings and destruction, warns UN rights chief Türk   Gaza: UN aid agencies report fuel boost despite delivery obstacles  Mountain vipers and Galapagos iguanas in rare company at key CITES wildlife talks  

Zowel goud als zilver zijn bij beleggers in trek de laatste jaren. Danny Reweghs zet de twee tegen elkaar af in een ultiem duel rond welk van de twee het interessantst is. Daarnaast vertelt hij over de teleurstelling bij biotechspeler Galapagos en successen van palmolieproducent Sipef. In Trends podcasts vind je alle podcasts van Trends en Trends Z, netjes geordend volgens publicatie. De redactie van Trends brengt u verschillende podcasts over wat onze wereld en maatschappij beheerst. Vanuit diverse invalshoeken en met een uitgesproken focus op economie en ondernemingen, op business, personal finance en beleggen. Onafhankelijk, relevant, telkens constructief en toekomstgericht. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights Podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW's Bruno Quinney narrates five key stories of the previous week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry news. Last week, Galapagos announced plans to shelve its cell therapy business and hundreds of employees are set to lose their jobs. Elsewhere, pharma firms are offering discounts to US patients and a new AI model shed light on how to improve immunotherapy. You can listen below, or find The Drug Discovery World Podcast on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

"I decided early on, before I was 20, that this was all about reinvention. Technology is coming. I didn't have time to get used to that first thought before the Apple showed up."  -Jeffrey Wiener   Jeffrey Wiener is an artist, creative director, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of art, design, and digital media. As the founder and creative director of Young Mind Interactive, he develops engaging educational content, animations, and games that blend creativity with learning. Jeffrey also leads Dangerous Media Productions, a marketing and social media consultancy specializing in building online visibility and driving measurable growth for brands. His artistic work, showcased through the Jeffrey Wiener Gallery, spans five decades of illustration, painting, and animation. A true digital pioneer, Jeffrey combines his background in fine art with a passion for interactive media to create meaningful experiences that educate, entertain, and inspire. Website: https://youngmindinteractive.com/  LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreywiener/)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngmindinteractive/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngmindinteractive/    Stewart Cohen is a Filmmaker/Photographer who frames life in its best light. Working your way through his portfolio of commercials and stills, you are as likely to see heartfelt testimonials as Game Day humor, real people as celebs, with campaigns spanning fashion, kids, sports, wildly diverse storytelling and portraiture... He's gone swimming with sharks in the Galapagos and come up for air to stage a tongue-in-cheek musical comedy starring the townspeople of Mansfield, TX. They sing about being too busy for tourism. The throughline is seizing the moment to celebrate the joy of life. Cohen's company, SC Pictures, serves major clients including American Airlines, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Four Seasons, and Frito-Lay, with each project hitting exactly the right note for its intended audience. Beyond his skillset, Cohen has earned a reputation as a safe bet willing to take risks. He has taken a similar approach to business. He acquired footage and imagery house SuperStock in 2019, and made two more substantial acquisitions in the Summer of 2025: View Pictures, a leading Architectural Photography archive in the UK; and the Seattle-based Danita Delimont Stock Photography, which provides travel and nature-oriented images to travel and publishing clients. Cohen attended UT Austin, studied Film postgrad at USC, and assisted legendary photographer Helmut Newton, whom he counts among his most impactful mentors. His books include a monograph titled Identity,while Seeing Red takes a fun jab at the urban myth of redheads becoming extinct. Website: https://www.stewartcohen.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartcohen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StewartCohenPictures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scpictures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartcohenpictures/   In this episode, we dive into the art of visual storytelling and creative entrepreneurship. Jeffrey and Stewart share how they've built lasting careers at the intersection of art, technology, and business—discussing everything from the evolution of digital media to the balance between commercial success and creative expression.   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments

"I decided early on, before I was 20, that this was all about reinvention. Technology is coming. I didn't have time to get used to that first thought before the Apple showed up."  -Jeffrey Wiener   Jeffrey Wiener is an artist, creative director, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of art, design, and digital media. As the founder and creative director of Young Mind Interactive, he develops engaging educational content, animations, and games that blend creativity with learning. Jeffrey also leads Dangerous Media Productions, a marketing and social media consultancy specializing in building online visibility and driving measurable growth for brands. His artistic work, showcased through the Jeffrey Wiener Gallery, spans five decades of illustration, painting, and animation. A true digital pioneer, Jeffrey combines his background in fine art with a passion for interactive media to create meaningful experiences that educate, entertain, and inspire. Website: https://youngmindinteractive.com/  LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreywiener/)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngmindinteractive/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngmindinteractive/    Stewart Cohen is a Filmmaker/Photographer who frames life in its best light. Working your way through his portfolio of commercials and stills, you are as likely to see heartfelt testimonials as Game Day humor, real people as celebs, with campaigns spanning fashion, kids, sports, wildly diverse storytelling and portraiture... He's gone swimming with sharks in the Galapagos and come up for air to stage a tongue-in-cheek musical comedy starring the townspeople of Mansfield, TX. They sing about being too busy for tourism. The throughline is seizing the moment to celebrate the joy of life. Cohen's company, SC Pictures, serves major clients including American Airlines, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Four Seasons, and Frito-Lay, with each project hitting exactly the right note for its intended audience. Beyond his skillset, Cohen has earned a reputation as a safe bet willing to take risks. He has taken a similar approach to business. He acquired footage and imagery house SuperStock in 2019, and made two more substantial acquisitions in the Summer of 2025: View Pictures, a leading Architectural Photography archive in the UK; and the Seattle-based Danita Delimont Stock Photography, which provides travel and nature-oriented images to travel and publishing clients. Cohen attended UT Austin, studied Film postgrad at USC, and assisted legendary photographer Helmut Newton, whom he counts among his most impactful mentors. His books include a monograph titled Identity,while Seeing Red takes a fun jab at the urban myth of redheads becoming extinct. Website: https://www.stewartcohen.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartcohen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StewartCohenPictures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scpictures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartcohenpictures/   In this episode, we dive into the art of visual storytelling and creative entrepreneurship. Jeffrey and Stewart share how they've built lasting careers at the intersection of art, technology, and business—discussing everything from the evolution of digital media to the balance between commercial success and creative expression.   Apply to join our marketing mastermind group: https://notypicalmoments.typeform.com/to/hWLDNgjz Follow No Typical Moments at: Website: https://notypicalmoments.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-typical-moments-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4G7csw9j7zpjdASvpMzqUA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notypicalmoments Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments

Trump autoriza operaciones de la CIA en Venezuela  Trump sale en auxilio de Javier Milei Perú, siete presidentes en nueve años El Canal de Panamá quiere diversificar su negocio Adiós a Diane Keaton, icono feminista de Hollywood

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into some of the most significant shifts occurring in these industries, touching on strategic restructuring, regulatory milestones, and groundbreaking scientific advancements that are shaping the future of drug development and patient care.Let's begin with a major corporate shakeup at Novo Nordisk. The company has announced a significant leadership transition as former CEO Lars Rebien Sorensen is set to become the new chairman of the board. This change follows the resignation of seven board members and indicates a strategic realignment within the company. The Novo Foundation's involvement suggests a deeper strategic shift, potentially aligning with new organizational objectives and innovations. Such moves are pivotal as they could influence Novo Nordisk's market position and future product development.Turning to scientific breakthroughs, Merck's collaboration with Kelun-Biotech has yielded promising results with their Trop2 antibody-drug conjugate, sacituzumab-tmt. This ADC has shown success in two Phase 3 trials targeting lung and breast cancers, underscoring the therapeutic potential of ADCs in oncology. By selectively targeting cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues, ADCs could significantly improve patient outcomes and represent a powerful modality in cancer treatment.In regulatory affairs, Kenvue is challenging the FDA over proposed safety warnings for Tylenol linked to autism during pregnancy. This dispute highlights the ongoing debates surrounding drug safety and regulatory oversight. The outcome could have significant implications for labeling practices and consumer trust in over-the-counter medications. Meanwhile, Summit Therapeutics plans to file for FDA approval of ivonescimab, highlighting ongoing innovation in drug development pipelines. Similarly, Novo Nordisk's semaglutide pill Rybelsus has received FDA expansion approval to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events. This sets a new benchmark for oral metabolism drugs by demonstrating their potential beyond glycemic control to positively impact cardiovascular health.As we explore industry trends, there's growing interest in direct-to-consumer drug sales. While this approach offers patients access to medications at reduced costs, it raises concerns about privacy and the quality of care without traditional healthcare provider interactions. Additionally, a notable decline in pharmaceutical TV ad spending by 19% in Q3 suggests a shift towards digital engagement strategies. Amidst these narratives, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has launched an awareness campaign to combat misinformation about vaccines. This effort underscores the importance of immunizations in public health and aims to reinforce trust amid rising disinformation.In another scientific advancement, GSK has released positive Phase 3 data for Spero Therapeutics' oral antibiotic candidate. The oral formulation's efficacy comparable to intravenous options could lead to broader use and improved patient adherence—critical advancements as antibiotic resistance remains a global health challenge.Investment activities reflect strategic shifts within the industry as well. Curewell Capital's investment in Wilmington PharmaTech aims to enhance U.S. active pharmaceutical ingredient production capacity—a crucial step given recent global supply chain disruptions. Similarly, India's ACG is making a $200 million investment in its first U.S. empty-capsule production facility, highlighting the strategic importance of manufacturing capabilities on American soil.Galapagos' decision to wind down its cell therapy unit marks a significant strategic pivot from its previous focus on this modality. This shift reflects broader industry trends where companies reassess priorSupport the show

Het kan zomaar eens een gigantische overname worden in de entertainment-industrie. Uit het niks gooit Warner Bros. Discovery de deur wagenwijd open voor concurrenten die interesse hebben om het bedrijf over te nemen. Nadat het aankondigde dat het zichzelf weer ging opsplitsen hebben volgens Warner Bros. verschillende bedrijven zich gemeld voor een eventuele overname. En die interesse is zo groot dat Warner Bros. nu overweegt om de hele toko misschien wel te verkopen. Enige voorwaarde: het moet zoveel mogelijk waarde opleveren voor de aandeelhouders. Opvallend is dat volgens sommige zelfs Netflix interesse zou hebben. Maar moeten ze dat daar eigenlijk wel willen? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering uit. Dan hebben we het ook over uitstel. Unilever moet de beursgang van hun ijsjestak helaas voor zich uit schuiven. De boosdoener: de shutdown in de Verenigde Staten. Daardoor is het ook donker op het kantoor van de beurswaakhond op Wall Street. En aangezien The Magnum Ice Cream Company zowel een notering in Amsterdam als in Londen én New York krijgt, zorgt die shutdown voor de nodige vertraging. En het gaat over een miljardengat bij Volkswagen. Het bedrijf mist 11 miljard euro voor het volgende jaar. En als ze dat gat niet snel weten te dichten dan kunnen investeringen, de ontwikkeling van nieuwe modellen en het verbeteren van de productielijn ten val komen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Un controvertido Nobel de la Paz para María Corina Machado La Generación Z se echa a las calles en todo el mundo Costa Rica, imán para los ultrarricos del mundo La NASA elige un satélite argentino para una misión tripulada a la Luna El violín de Einstein ya tiene nuevo dueño

3. Darwin's Finches, Evolution, and Avian Intelligence AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt addresses the myth that Darwin immediately understood evolution from the Galapagos Finches; he actually focused on pigeons in The Origin of Species. The finches were only named in his honor about 100 years after his birth. It highlights the work of Peter and Rosemary Grant, who demonstrated that birds can evolve very quickly (in a couple of years) when conditions, such as El Niño, change dramatically. The discussion concludes by noting that all birds, including the Australian Magpie, exhibit high levels of intelligence.

Estados Unidos anuncia la revocación del visado de Gustavo Petro Sarkozy se convertirá en el primer expresidente francés en ingresar en la cárcel Moldavia escoge el camino hacia Europa La larga odisea de la “abuela Kueka”, narrada a través de un documental Bad Bunny cantará en el descanso de la Super Bowl

Here is the episode on Galapagos, Ecuador 60 second confidence challenge Check your passport. Do you have at least six months left until it expires? Do you have at least four blank pages? Then your passport is in good shape. You're ready to travel, as long as you check for any Visa entries you may need. If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapter 2 of my book dives deeper—link in description.”   See Book A for addressing all of these items like preparing for travel.   Destination Deep‑Dive Today's destination is: Galapagos, Ecuador Galapagos means nature to most people. The sights of wild animals, especially those near the ocean, fill the mind with beauty and a feeling of freshness. One example: my hotel was located near a Flamingo habitat. They were found every day, nearly any time of day. I could go there and just watch them and smile. Sometimes there were 5 or 6 of them, just standing there. Lovely and especially memorable. https://www.galapagos.org/travel/planning-a-trip/#journey How much does it cost to go here? https://www.galapagos.org/about_galapagos/the-islands/isabela-island/ https://travel.usnews.com/Galapagos_Islands_Ecuador/Things_To_Do/ https://www.expeditions.com/destinations/galapagos It's expensive. Between 2 and 10k for most travelers. I spent a lot less, but that was from Quito. Ask me my budget. What about mobility? The islands are not built for wheelchair friendly travelers. Getting on and off boats, walking on sand and gravel and other obstacles make this not a great destination if you have this concern.  Where are you going? Let me know if I helped you travel.  Connect with Dr Travelbest Drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram email: info@drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube I  

Trump sale al rescate de Milei  Estados Unidos quiere destruir millones de anticonceptivos almacenados... en Bélgica Los talibanes prohíben en las universidades los libros escritos por mujeres  Chile calienta motores para las presidenciales en un clima de polarización extrema Hay que tener dinero en efectivo en casa

Ellen comes along for the ride with Galápagos tortoises. We discuss how giant tortoises crossed 600 miles of ocean, the superpowers built into their DNA that let them live for over a century, extinction and restoration, Charles Darwin's boat snacks, Kung Fu Panda lore, and so much more.Links:Follow Poison Oak and find more of her work on Instagram: @poison.oak.nycFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Ellen comes along for the ride with Galápagos tortoises. We discuss how giant tortoises crossed 600 miles of ocean, the superpowers built into their DNA that let them live for over a century, extinction and restoration, Charles Darwin's boat snacks, Kung Fu Panda lore, and so much more.Links:Follow Poison Oak and find more of her work on Instagram: @poison.oak.nycFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

I'm joined by Lauren Augustine, the curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Philadelphia Zoo, for an exciting Galapagos tortoise announcement, cool facts, and the wild (and sometimes glittery-poop filled) details behind-the-scenes at zoos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Javier Milei también quisiera unirse al club de los inmortales Machu Picchu podría dejar de ser una “Maravilla del Mundo” ¿Qué hay detrás de los ataques de orcas a embarcaciones?  Karol G conquista la Plaza de San Pedro con su música Robert Redford, icono del cine estadounidense

Quand partir, comment gérer les speed boats, où dormir avec des enfants, que mettre dans sa trousse santé… Amandine partage ses astuces pour rendre ce voyage aussi enrichissant que possible.Le sponsor de cet épisode, c'est Clic Campus.Parler anglais, au quotidien ou en voyage, n'est pas toujours évident. Clic Campus propose une méthode 100 % personnalisée : en 2 min, l'IA crée un parcours sur mesure adapté à votre niveau, votre métier et vos objectifs.Vous avez un formateur dédié, pas de cours en groupe, et vous choisissez votre accent — US, UK, latino… Le tout avec suivi précis, e-learning illimité et cours adaptés au pro comme au perso.

Après les péripéties, place au calme. À l'Hacienda Zuleta, Amandine et ses enfants découvrent la vie à la ferme, les balades dans la nature et le repos au cœur des Andes.Le sponsor de cet épisode, c'est Clic Campus.Parler anglais, au quotidien ou en voyage, n'est pas toujours évident. Clic Campus propose une méthode 100 % personnalisée : en 2 min, l'IA crée un parcours sur mesure adapté à votre niveau, votre métier et vos objectifs.Vous avez un formateur dédié, pas de cours en groupe, et vous choisissez votre accent — US, UK, latino… Le tout avec suivi précis, e-learning illimité et cours adaptés au pro comme au perso.

À Quito, la famille découvre la Mitad del Mundo. Les enfants posent un pied dans chaque hémisphère et s'émerveillent devant ce pays haut perché, entre culture, marchés et modernité.Le sponsor de cet épisode, c'est Clic Campus.Parler anglais, au quotidien ou en voyage, n'est pas toujours évident. Clic Campus propose une méthode 100 % personnalisée : en 2 min, l'IA crée un parcours sur mesure adapté à votre niveau, votre métier et vos objectifs.Vous avez un formateur dédié, pas de cours en groupe, et vous choisissez votre accent — US, UK, latino… Le tout avec suivi précis, e-learning illimité et cours adaptés au pro comme au perso.

Aux Galápagos, la faune est partout : lions de mer sur les plages, tortues géantes majestueuses, iguanes marins immobiles. Et puis il y a eu cette nuit mouvementée, avec un cafard XXL au plafond du lodge.Le sponsor de cet épisode, c'est Clic Campus.Parler anglais, au quotidien ou en voyage, n'est pas toujours évident. Clic Campus propose une méthode 100 % personnalisée : en 2 min, l'IA crée un parcours sur mesure adapté à votre niveau, votre métier et vos objectifs.Vous avez un formateur dédié, pas de cours en groupe, et vous choisissez votre accent — US, UK, latino… Le tout avec suivi précis, e-learning illimité et cours adaptés au pro comme au perso.

À peine arrivés en Équateur, Amandine et ses enfants dorment au bord du cratère Pululahua. Entre brouillard, décalage horaire et excitation, l'immersion volcanique est immédiate.Le sponsor de cet épisode, c'est Clic Campus.Parler anglais, au quotidien ou en voyage, n'est pas toujours évident. Clic Campus propose une méthode 100 % personnalisée : en 2 min, l'IA crée un parcours sur mesure adapté à votre niveau, votre métier et vos objectifs.Vous avez un formateur dédié, pas de cours en groupe, et vous choisissez votre accent — US, UK, latino… Le tout avec suivi précis, e-learning illimité et cours adaptés au pro comme au perso.

Alexandre de Moraes, el juez que ha hecho historia en el juicio a Bolsonaro ¿Puede haber una guerra entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela? Los escándalos tumban a Milei en su primer test electoral Lecornu toma el relevo de Bayrou en medio del caos político en Francia Albania nombra ministra a Diella, una mujer generada por IA

We recently covered Tamara's Galapagos cruise and also some tips for visiting Ecuador, but this week we are digging into where to stay in Ecuador. Tamara gives a recap of her trip including some mini hotel reviews for Hacienda La Danesa, Mashpi Lodge, and Hacienda Zuleta. Episode Highlights Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador including 5 nights in the Galapagos, 1 night at Hacienda La Danesa, 2 nights in Cuenca, 1 night near Cotopaxi, 3 nights in Quito, 2 nights in the Mashpi Lodge, and 2 nights at Hacienda Zuleta You wouldn't want to move around this much but Tamara wanted to see a lot of the country Hacienda La Danesa is a good pairing with the Galapagos It is 1.5 hours from Guayaquil It is on a large property with a farm, cacoa plantation, and a teak plantation on site It is an all-inclusive property. There are only seven accommodations and there is also the family home, as it is still family run The lodge is very beautiful with a bar, restaurant, lounge area, and library The design and style is very beautiful and perfect for those that really appreciate nice design Included activities include milking the cows, biking with a local guide, river tubing, a visit to the cacao plantation, and a chocolate tasting and making workshop Additional activities include horseback riding, cooking classes, and off-site excursions For a Cloud Forest experience, especially if you don't want to go all the way out to the rainforest, Mashpi Lodge is a good option to pair with a visit to Quito or Cotopaxi It takes about two hours to get to Mashpi Lodge and the last hour is on a very rough dirt road and not great if you have neck or back issues Mashpi Lodge is really great for birdwatchers Tamara wouldn't recommend it for families with very young kids as it is pretty active 2-3 nights is perfect for the Mashpi Lodge There are morning and afternoon excursions and you can also opt into a night hike Each evening there are presentations from naturalists or biologists It is an all-inclusive experience with meals and activities (not alcohol or spa services) The Sky Bike gives a "birds eye" view of the Cloud Forest but it is hard work to pedal across the cable Hacienda Zuleta is located in the mountains about 1.5-2 hours from Quito It is a historical, family-run, colonial-style hacienda that offers a very authentic feeling stay This is also an inclusive stay with meals and activities The town is known for embroidery and there is a handicraft market every Sunday Some of the activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding (additional), visiting the Condor rehabilitation center, embroidery classes (additional), visits to the cheese making factory, tours of the kitchen garden and grounds, watching the sheep or cows be milked, and more The food is fantastic at Hacienda Zuleta Tamara also spent two nights at Casa Gangotena in central Quito, which is a fantastic luxury hotel which is well-located in the historic old town Related Episodes Galapagos cruise

In this week's episode, we explore how creativity, humor, and connection can be powerful tools for mental health and healing.Part 1: When anxiety starts taking over her life, Jude Treder-Wolff signs up for an improv class.Part 2: Counselor Belinda Arriaga and emergency medicine doctor Nancy Ewen join forces to collect scientific evidence of the power of culturally responsive mental health care.Jude Treder-Wolff is a creative arts therapist, writer/performer and trainer with Lifestage, Inc, a company that provides creative personal and professional development workshops and classes. She believes that creativity is a renewable resource that is the energy of change anyone can tap into for healing, change and growth. She hosts (mostly) TRUE THINGS, a game wrapped in a true storytelling show performed once a month in Port Jefferson, NY and brings storytelling workshops to the Sandi Marx Cancer Wellness Program and Seniors Program at the Sid Jacobsen Jewish Community Center and the Alzheimer's Education and Resource Center on Long Island, the National Association of Social Workers in NYS as well as other social service organizations. She has been featured on many shows around the country, including RISK! live show and podcast, Generation Women, Mortified, Story District in Washington D.C., Ex Fabula in Milwaukee WI and PBS Stories From The Stage.Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, LCSW, is an educator, advocate, and visionary leader fueled by love and courage. As the Founder and Executive Director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS) in Half Moon Bay, she has transformed the farmworker community, infusing it with cultural pride and unyielding hope. Under her leadership, the Coast's first affordable housing for farmworker elders became a reality, and mental health care for immigrants was reimagined with arts, culture, and community at the center. A beloved mentor and award-winning author of a children's book on family separation, Belinda championed farmworkers' needs during the pandemic and led her community's healing after a mass shooting. From the southern border to the White House, her advocacy has touched countless lives and inspires change rooted in our collective humanity. A passionate educator, Dr. Hernandez-Arriaga teaches at the University of San Francisco, inspiring the next generation of counselors and activists. At ALAS, She has built groundbreaking partnerships with USF and Stanford to lead pioneering research on the power of culturally responsive mental health care. She has helped to publish works like There Is a Monster in My House, Cultura Cura, and Olvidados Entre la Cosecha, which illuminate the emotional experiences of undocumented and mixed-status youth. Belinda has presented ALAS's findings at major conferences such as the American Psychological Association and the Pediatric Academic Societies, resulting in groundbreaking tools including the first-ever Spanish-language instrument to measure immigration trauma. Dr. Belinda's work has positioned ALAS as a national model for community-driven, mental health programs that champion the belief that La Cultura Cura, that culture cures. Belinda also co-founded the Latino Advisory Council in Half Moon Bay, helped launch the Latino Trauma Institute, and actively collaborates with Bay Area Border Relief. A former San Mateo County District 3 Arts Commissioner and inductee of the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, Belinda is an active civic leader. She is also a proud mother of three and holds a Doctor of Education from the University of San Francisco.Dr. N Ewen Wang is a Professor Emerita of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. She was Associate Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine for more than 20 years. Her career has been committed to serving vulnerable populations and decreasing health disparities locally as well as globally. She founded the Stanford section in Social Emergency Medicine, a field which uses the perspective of the Emergency Department (ED) to identify patient social needs which contribute to disease and to develop solutions to decrease these health disparities. As such, she directed the Social Emergency Medicine fellowship and was medical director for a student-run group which screened ED patients for social needs (Stanford Health Advocates and Research in the ED (SHAR(ED)). She has worked clinically and educated trainees and faculty globally, including at sites in Chiapas, Mexico; Borneo Indonesia and Galapagos, Ecuador. Her current research and advocacy includes investigating disparities in specialty care access and quality, including trauma and mental health. Dr. Wang also works with community organizations to understand best models to provide wraparound social and medical services for unaccompanied immigrant children, for which she has received Stanford Impact Labs, Center for Innovation in Global Health and Office of Community Engagement grants. She presently serves as a medical expert with the Juvenile Care Monitoring team for the U.S. Federal Court overseeing the treatment of migrant children in U.S. detention. In 2023, she was appointed as the inaugural Faculty Director of the Health Equity Education MD/Masters Program at the Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Wang completed an Emergency Medicine Residency at Stanford and then a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship between LPCH and Children's Oakland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The finches of the Galapagos Islands are famous in the history of evolutionary theory. But Charles Darwin spent four years studying other birds as well, as the Beagle circumnavigated southern South America before reaching the Galapagos in 1835. It was not just the birds, but a lifetime of attending to all the wild things in his path that brought Darwin to his great idea.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Hear about travel to the Galapagos Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael from Rochester about doing this bucket list trip as a budget traveler. Why should you go to the Galapagos? Michael says, "It is a world location that should not be missed. And you do not have to be an animal enthusiast or safari adventure type person. That certainly helps to have an open mind about ecology and conservation. The animals, the marine life, and their ecosystem. If you have the opportunity to witness it firsthand, it truly is something that should not be missed. It is a marvel." This version is land-based (with Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island as the base) rather than a cruise, making it more budget-friendly while still offering access to iconic wildlife and landscapes. Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport, then transfer by ferry and taxi to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Check into your hotel (e.g., Hotel Fiesta, Puerto Ayora). Stroll along Avenida Charles Darwin: shops, galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Puerto Ayora fish market to watch fishermen unload their catch while sea lions, pelicans, and frigatebirds compete for scraps. Evening walk along the Malecón (boardwalk) where reef sharks can sometimes be spotted under the lights. 7-Day Galápagos Itinerary (Land-Based, Puerto Ayora Base)Day 1 – Arrival in Puerto Ayora ... https://amateurtraveler.com/budget-travel-to-the-galapagos-islands/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Galapagos Affair is a gripping tale of idealism, conflict, and mystery set on the remote Floreana Island in the Galapagos during the early 1930s. In 1929, Dr. Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch, both disillusioned with modern life, left their spouses in Germany to pursue a solitary, Nietzsche-inspired existence on Floreana, building a home called Friedo and living as vegetarians. Their dream soured as Dore's multiple sclerosis worsened and Friedrich's harsh demeanor strained their relationship. In 1932, the Wittmer family—Heinz, Margret, and their frail son—arrived, seeking a healthier life, but were met with hostility from Friedrich and Dore. Tensions escalated with the arrival of the flamboyant Baroness Eloise von Wagner and her lovers, Rudolf Lorenz and Robert Philippson, who planned to build a hotel, Hacienda Paradiso, and clashed with the others by seizing a vital freshwater spring and intercepting their letters. A 1934 drought intensified conflicts, and in March, the Baroness and Philippson vanished after Margret claimed they left for Tahiti—a story doubted due to no recorded ship and their belongings remaining. Lorenz, a suspect, disappeared with a Norwegian fisherman, their bodies later found on Marchena, likely from dehydration. In November, Friedrich died after eating contaminated chicken, officially an accident, but conflicting accounts from Dore and Margret suggest possible foul play. Dore returned to Germany, publishing Satan in Eden, while the Wittmers stayed, later opening a successful hotel. The 2014 documentary The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden and the 2024 film Eden explore this unresolved mystery, leaving questions about murder, betrayal, or escape in a paradise turned sinister.   Sources: The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden (2013)  Documentary, biography, crime. (2014, July 25). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2960450/ Jared, J., & Jared, J. (2025, September 1). The Galapagos Affair- the unbelievable true story behind the movie. Happy Gringo Travel. https://happygringo.com/blog/the-galapagos-affair/ Minster, C. (2025, April 29). The Galapagos Affair. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/unsolved-murder-mystery-the-galapagos-affair-2136125   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep    

In the new Ron Howard movie, “Eden”, a group of disillusioned Europeans settles on a remote, uninhabited island in the Galápagos. They're inspired by a man, played by Jude Law, who came to the island and supposedly found happiness. They soon discover that their greatest threat isn't the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but one another. Human nature is what it is after all. Sinful. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence and death. Is it worth a trip to the theater to find out all that happens? Check out this episode of Movies Merica to find out! “Eden” also stars Ana De Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Bruhl, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Tittel, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, Ignacio Gasparini, Richard Roxburghand Paul Gleeson. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

We recently talked about Tamara's trip to the Galapagos but today we are talking more about the logistics about traveling to Ecuador and some travel tips. Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador, including 5 nights in the Galapagos and found it a warm and welcoming country with beautiful and diverse landscapes. Amazing Ecuador helped Tamara organize her trip. Episode Highlights Most flights from the U.S. come into Quito or Guayaquil It is only 3.5 hours from Miami There are many regions including the Cloud Forest, Rainforest, volcanoes and mountains, National Parks, Galapagos, and more Tamara spent: 5 nights in the Galapagos, 1 night at Hacienda La Danesa, 2 nights in Cuenca, 1 night in Cotopaxi National Park, 3 nights in Quito, 2 nights in the Cloud Forest at the Mashpi Lodge, 2 nights at Hacienda Zuleta It helps to work with someone to figure out your priorities and build an itinerary around your interests Generally you want to spend at least two to three nights in each place Cuenca is a UNESCO heritage city with plenty of outdoor adventure nearby too Cotopaxi is at a higher elevation, making hikes challenging If you just have a week, fly in and out of Guayaquil and do the Galapagos and Hacienda La Danesa Safety - you need to be very careful after dark in Quito and other cities and beware of pickpockets. Don't walk around after dark, especially alone Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as their official currency but most places also take credit cards but you will want small bills for tipping and the handicraft markets Many of the hotels are all-inclusive with meals and some activities Ecuador is a huge exporter of roses and through some regions you will see many roadside stands of 25-50 roses for less than $5 Tamara recommends getting a driver because the roads are not very well marked, some aren't in the best condition, Google Maps isn't reliable, and drivers are very aggressive There are a range of four star boutique hotels and luxury hotels Ecuadorian food is very fresh and utilizes year-round produce of veggies and fruit Most meals start with a soup and then have a salad or vegetables. Fish and ceviche is quite popular. Quinoa is a popular grain You shouldn't drink the tap water in Ecuador but the produce at good restaurants and hotels are washed in filtered water Guinea pig is also popular in Ecuador as it is in Peru Chocolate and coffee are also grown in Ecuador and very popular Ecuador is the most densely populated country in South America If you have liked Costa Rica or Belize, you will probably also like Ecuador Related Episodes: Galapagos cruise Mother-daughter trip to Peru Winelands of Chile Chile's Atacama Desert

Thanks to Mila for suggesting one of our topics today! Further reading: The mystery of the ‘missing' giant millipede Never-before-seen head of prehistoric, car-size 'millipede' solves evolutionary mystery A centipede compared to a millipede: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Let's finish invertebrate August this year with two arthropods. One is a suggestion from Mila and the other is a scientific mystery that was solved by a recent discovery, at least partially. Mila suggested we learn about centipedes, and the last time we talked about those animals was in episode 100. That's because centipedes are supposed to have 100 legs. But do centipedes actually have 100 legs? They don't. Different species of centipede have different numbers of legs, from only 30 to something like 300. Like other arthropods, the centipede has to molt its exoskeleton to grow larger. When it does, some species grow more segments and legs. Others hatch with all the segments and legs they'll ever have. A centipede's body is flattened and made up of segments, a different number of segments depending on the centipede's species, but at least 15. Each segment has a pair of legs except for the last two, which have no legs. The first segment's legs project forward and end in sharp claws with venom glands. These legs are called forcipules, and they actually look like pincers. No other animal has forcipules, only centipedes. The centipede uses its forcipules to capture and hold prey, and to defend itself from potential predators. A centipede pinch can be painful but not dangerous unless you're also allergic to bees, in which case you might have an allergic reaction to a big centipede's venom. Small centipedes can't pinch hard enough to break a human's skin. A centipede's last pair of legs points backwards and sometimes look like tail stingers, but they're just modified legs that act as sensory antennae. Each pair of a centipede's legs is a little longer than the pair in front of it, which helps keep the legs from bumping into each other when the centipede walks. The centipede lives throughout the world, even in the Arctic and in deserts, but it needs a moist environment so it won't dry out. It likes rotten wood, leaf litter, soil, especially soil under stones, and basements. Some centipedes have no eyes at all, many have eyes that can only sense light and dark, and some have relatively sophisticated compound eyes. Most centipedes are nocturnal. The largest centipedes alive today belong to the genus Scolopendra. This genus includes the Amazonian giant centipede, which can grow over a foot long, or 30 cm. It's reddish or black with yellow bands on the legs, and lives in parts of South America and the Caribbean. It eats insects, spiders--including tarantulas, frogs and other amphibians, small snakes and lizards, birds, and small mammals like mice. It's even been known to catch bats in midair by hanging down from cave ceilings and grabbing the bat as it flies by. Some people think that the Amazonian giant centipede is the longest in the world, but this isn't actually the case. Its close relation, the Galapagos centipede, can grow 17 inches long, or 43 cm, and is black with red legs. But if you think that's big, wait until you hear about the other animal we're discussing today. It's called Arthropleura and it lived in what is now Europe and North America between about 344 and 292 million years ago. Before we talk about it, though, we need to learn a little about the millipede. Millipedes are related to centipedes and share a lot of physical characteristics, like a segmented body and a lot of legs. The word millipede means one thousand feet, but millipedes can have anywhere from 36 to 1,306 legs. That is a lot of legs. It's probably too many legs. The millipede with 1,306 legs is Eumillipes persephone, found in western Australia and only described in 2021.

In the early 1930s, eight people settled on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos. Within five years, two were missing and two were dead. Abbott Kahler's book is Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices