Podcasts about Halen

608 w/ Chris Jericho & Charlie Parra - Van Halen - Without You: Chris, Nick, and Andy are joined by Chris Jericho and Charlie Parra of Kuarantine to break down "Without You" from the 1998 album Van Halen III by Van Halen. 

Alles over stuntploeg Telstar hoor je in een nieuwe aflevering van de voetbalpodcast Kick-off, met Valentijn Driessen, Mike Verweij, Hein Keijser en Pim Sedee. Welke spelers kunnen een hoger niveau aan, en wie biedt zich aan als nieuwe sponsor? Driessen heeft wat opties. Uiteraard ook een terugblik op de masterclass van Paris Saint Germain in de Champions League-finale tegen Inter. En in kick-off hoor je de laatste transfergeruchten rondom de Nederlandse topclubs. Is een rentree van Daley Blind aanstaande?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Bagg is coming back to DC for one night only, June 12th at Sixth & I! He joined me for a great conversation about the show, getting stuck in Australia on his recent trip, making jokes work anywhere in the world, getting the audience to be a part of his comedy shows, how his wife Dr. Bagg is really the funny one, seeing grown men cry during the Oasis reunion tour, Diamond David Lee Roth and how lifechanging a bidet really is! I hope you like our interview and make sure you see Ian Bagg on June 12th at Sixth & I. You can get tickets at sixthandi.orgIan, thanks for talking about music and your clean heiney and everything! 

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt. is joined by Steve Becker as he shares his personal cancer journey, which began with awareness of his family history after his father died from colon cancer. Steve discovered a fermented soybean beverage called Halen 951 through a book about someone who successfully treated testicular cancer. After visiting the company in Seattle, Steve became a distributor and began sharing the product with others, including his friend Sherry who was battling stage four breast cancer and experienced remission after using the product. Steve later faced his own cancer battle when he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that progressed to a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. He opted for a less aggressive chemotherapy protocol (Rituximab and Bendamustine) while simultaneously using Halen 951, which he credits with helping him tolerate the treatment better than other patients. Steve explains that the nitrogenated fermented soy product works by penetrating cancer cell walls and destroying them, while also reducing side effects from traditional treatments. Following his treatment, Steve maintains his health through regular blood work, toxicology tests, and a holistic approach including diet, exercise, and various therapies like mistletoe, IV infusions, and sauna sessions. Despite later being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Steve remains committed to finding and sharing effective health solutions, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to help others battling cancer and other health challenges through his story and experiences.Steve Becker discovered Halen 951, a fermented soybean beverage, after reading about someone who successfully treated testicular cancer with it, which led him to become a distributor of the product.Steve's friend Sherry achieved remission from stage four breast cancer after using Halen 951, experiencing an initial increase in her cancer marker before it decreased as the product helped transport cancer cells out of her body.The nitrogenated properties of Halen 951 reportedly penetrate cancer cell walls and destroy them while also helping reduce side effects from traditional chemotherapy and radiation treatments.When facing his own diagnosis of aggressive lymphoma, Steve combined a less damaging chemotherapy protocol with Halen 951, which he credits with helping him tolerate treatment better than other patients.Steve maintains his health through a comprehensive approach including regular blood work, toxicology tests, diet, exercise, and alternative therapies like mistletoe, IV infusions, and sauna sessions despite later developing Parkinson's disease.----Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancerhttps://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power-Price: $24.99-100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancerhttps://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within-Price: $24.99-100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2----Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Escuche el programa de este miércoles 21 de mayo. La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que desde hace 33 años acompaña a sus oyentes en su regreso casa.

Not a fan of being on video all the time?  Then this episode is for you.In this conversation, Crissy is joined by Alison Ver Halen, founder of AV Writing Services and a lifelong introvert turned SEO expert. Alison shares how blogging is still one of the most powerful long-form marketing strategies... especially for service-based entrepreneurs who want to be searchable, build authority, and generate leads without living on social media.Alison's Website: https://avwritingservices.comDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

Not a fan of being on video all the time?  Then this episode is for you.In this conversation, Crissy is joined by Alison Ver Halen, founder of AV Writing Services and a lifelong introvert turned SEO expert. Alison shares how blogging is still one of the most powerful long-form marketing strategies... especially for service-based entrepreneurs who want to be searchable, build authority, and generate leads without living on social media.Alison's Website: https://avwritingservices.comDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

Wat zit er in De 7 vandaag?Zelfs met de huidige subsidies is een warmtepomp in Vlaanderen zelden rendabel, behalve in heel specifieke gevallen. Wanneer dan wel of niet? En hoe komt datAlzheimer kan voor het eerst eenvoudig opgespoord worden via het bloed, zelfs jaren voordat er symptomen zijn. En da's dankzij het jarenlange speurwerk van Gentse onderzoekers.En in de Gentse techscene is er dan weer een nieuwe beloftevolle start-up: Ravical. Een AI-platform gericht op kmo's. Nog voor de lancering haalt het bedrijf al ruim 7 miljoen euro op. Host: Bert RymenProductie: Lara Droessaert Lees De Tijd 4 weken voor maar 4 euroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n de podcast Radio Meerdijk geen nabeschouwing op de eerste ronde van de play-offs, maar een vooruitblik op het komende seizoen. Hoe staat de selectie van FC Emmen ervoor en welke spelers moeten de Drenten aantrekken? Analist Tieme Klompe is in deze aflevering aangesteld als technisch directeur voor één dag. Clubwatcher Pim Siegers neemt de rol van hoofdscout op zich. Samen denkt het duo na over de invulling van de selectie voor het komende seizoen, zodat de club zich dan wél plaatst voor de play-offs. Klompe en Siegers vinden dat de huidige verdediging van FC Emmen al redelijk op orde is. Klompe vindt dat de club moet proberen om met aanvoerder Mike te Wierik te verlengen. ,,Maar niet ten koste van alles'', voegt hij eraan toe. * Vragen voor in de podcast? Mail naar: thijs.de.jong@mediahuisnoord.nl * FC Emmen op de voet volgen? Abonneer je hier op onze nieuwsbriefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye (İBB) Başkanı Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun diplomasının iptali ve ardından, çok sayıda belediye görevlisi ile birlikte rüşvet, yolsuzluk ve terör suçlamalarıyla gözaltına alınıp tutuklanması, 19 Mart süreci olarak adlandırılan bir siyasi çalkantı ve toplumsal hareketlilik dönemini açtı. Süreci kurgulayan, başlatan ve devam ettiren irade tümüyle siyasi iktidara aitti. Yargı ve polis teşkilatı bu süreçte bir araç olarak kullanıldı. İstibdad dört koldan bu taarruzu yürütürken mutlaka bir dirençle karşılaşacağını hesap ediyordu. Bu yüzden gözaltılarla eş zamanlı olarak İstanbul Valiliği şehirde fiilî OHAL ilan etti ve her türlü gösteriyi yasakladı. Ancak eylemler sürdü. Özellikle üniversitelerde öğrenciler büyük bir mücadeleye giriştiler. Mücadele liselere de yayıldı. Kitle mücadelesinin ilk etkisi CHP'nin pazarlık gücünü arttırmak oldu ve İBB'ye kayyım atanması, yargının bir “ince ayar” ile İmamoğlu'nu terör suçlamasından değil de rüşvet ve yolsuzluktan tutuklamasıyla engellendi. Bundan sonra CHP, eylemleri sönümlendirmek ve süreci İmamoğlu'nun Cumhurbaşkanlığı kampanyasına eklemlemek için çabalarken, istibdad da eylemleri bastırmak için polis şiddetinin dozunu gittikçe arttırdı. Kitlesel gözaltılara, hukuksuz ve keyfi tutuklamalar eklendi. Ne var ki CHP'nin tutumu gençliğin düzen siyasetinden uzaklaşma dinamiklerini güçlendirirken, istibdadın baskısı da öfkeyi ve dayanışmayı pek çok yerde daha da arttırdı. İstibdad cephesi, muhalefeti parçalamaya çalışırken kendi içinde bölündüİstibdad cephesinin en önemli argümanı bu işin iktidarla ilgisinin olmadığı, operasyonların kaynağında CHP'nin içinden çıkan insanların itiraflarının ve şikâyetlerinin yer aldığı idi. İstibdad cephesi belli ki İmamoğlu'nun Cumhurbaşkanı adaylığının engellenmesi ile Mansur Yavaş üzerinden bir tartışmanın derinleşeceğini, CHP kongresinin iptali ile birlikte ise Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu çevresinin atağa kalkarak partiyi böleceğini umuyordu. İkisi de olmadığı gibi CHP'de oluşması beklenen çatlaklar, istibdad cephesinin kendi içinde görüldü. Devlet Bahçeli'nin sürecin kısa sürede sonuçlanmasına yönelik açıklamaları bir iç tartışmanın göstergesi olarak yorumlandı. Bahçeli'nin bir erken seçimi gündeme getirebileceği dahi konuşulmaya başlandı. AKP'liler kendi içlerinde birbirlerini suçlamaya başladılar. Nihayet İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı'nın, eleştirilerin odağında olduğu, Ümit Özdağ'ın tutuklanması ya da Genel Merkezi Ankara'da olan Eğitim Sen merkez yöneticilerine dava açması gibi görev alanının dışına çıkmakla eleştirildiği bir aşamada Ankara Cumhuriyet Savcılığı çıkıp istibdadın propagandistlerinden Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı hakkında soruşturma açıp gözaltı kararı verdi. AKP kurucularından Bülent Arınç bu parçalı hali fırsat bilerek bir kez daha ortaya çıktı ve kendine yakıştırdığı özgül ağırlığı ile basına açıklamalar yapmaya başladı. Unutulmasın, AKP saflarından dışlanmış gibi gözükse de Bülent Arınç ve Abdullah Gül gibi figürler Erdoğan'ın ordu ve MHP ile kurduğu (kurmak zorunda kaldığı) taktik ittifaktan kaçış kapısını açık tutan görevli rolündedirler. İstibdad bölünürken CHP'nin burjuva sınıf karakteri de emekçi halkı bölüyorNe var ki tüm bunlar istibdadın inisiyatifi tamamen elden kaçırdığı bir duruma da işaret etmiyor. Halen istibdad rejimi yargıyı ve polisi kullanarak, İmamoğlu operasyonunu eşeleyerek, CHP'nin iç fay hatları üzerinde tepinerek taarruzunu derinleştirmeyi sürdürüyor. CHP'ye ilk kayyım hamlesi olağanüstü kongre hamlesiyle püskürtülmüş gözükse de yine CHP delegelerinin açtığı dava ile Özgür Özel'in üzerinde yeni bir Demokles'in kılıcı sallandırılıyor. Bu sefer açılan iptal davası yeni bir kongre yapılmasından önce yönetimin doğrudan Kılıçdaroğlu'na ve ekibine devredilmesini talep ediyor. CHP saflarında henüz açık bir dağılma emaresi görülmüyor olsa da alttan alta çelişkiler sürüyor. Ayrıca bu, partinin burjuva ve düzen içi karakteri, kitlelerin istibdada karşı hürriyet talebinin zayıf karnını oluşturmaya devam ediyor.

In de Recruitment Tech Monthly van mei 2025 blikken Martijn Hemminga en Sandor Lokenberg terug op de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in recruitmenttechnologie van april. Jasper Spanjaart is deze maand afwezig, en dus neemt Sandor plaats achter de microfoon. In deze aflevering aandacht voor grote investeringen in Jobdigger en Cruit, AI als rode draad tijdens Trend_Day én een vooruitblik op Demo_Day 2025.

Aan de vooravond van Dodenherdenking en Bevrijdingsdag herdenken we niet alleen, maar herkennen ook. Dat is leerzaam, maar ook confronterend. Het boek De tien van Den Haag van Stephan Steinmetz is dat zeker in tijden dat ambtenaren worstelen met vragen van loyaliteit. In Amerika bij de omgang met de regering-Trump. En ook in eigen land met vragen over controversieel beleid.Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten met Stephan Steinmetz over de belevenissen van de tien hoogste ambtenaren op de Haagse ministeries toen in mei 1940 Nazi-Duitsland Nederland binnenviel en al na enkele dagen dwong tot capitulatie.***Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show!Deze aflevering bevat een advertentie van Lendahand.com - gebruik de code betrouwbarebronnen500 bij je eerste investering (geldig t/m 31 mei 2025)Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact.Op sommige podcast-apps kun je niet alles lezen. De complete tekst plus linkjes en een overzicht van al onze eerdere afleveringen vind je hier***Ineens stonden de secretarissen-generaal moederziel alleen, zonder gezamenlijke beleidslijn. Met een naar Londen gevluchte regering die radeloos was en met een vijandige overwinnaar die scherp had afgewogen hoe de Nederlanders te paaien en te onderwerpen. "Maak er het beste van", zei minister Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy bij het afscheid tegen zijn SG.Steinmetz vertelt met rijke details hoe de ambtelijke top niet alleen een eigen werkwijze moest vinden - die was er voorheen nauwelijks - maar ook moest leren omgaan met een bezetter die geheel anders te werk ging dan waar men zozeer voor gevreesd werd. Een merkwaardige mengeling van opluchting, daadkracht, argwaan en onbestemde vrees nam de overhand. En stiekem waren 'de tien' zelfs blij dat ze zonder ministers, parlement, verdeelde partijen en verzuilde polder nu eens flink en 'modern' aan de slag konden.Adolf Hitler wilde ‘het Germaanse broedervolk' paaien en de Nederlandse economie inzetten voor zijn oorlogsmachine. Steinmetz laat zien hoe bij alle geruststellend klinkende boodschappen - ook over 'het Jodenvraagstuk'- al in de zomer van 1940 doelgericht werd gewerkt aan de voorbereiding van het maatschappelijk isolement en de ondergang van Joden - ook in Nederland.De tien SG's kozen daarbij voor een lijn van formele samenwerking met de bezetter, om bestuur, economie en grondwettelijke rechten zoveel mogelijk overeind te houden. En ze ontdekten dat ze met de bezetter - onder leiding van Hitlers 'stadhouder' Arthur Seyss-Inquart - één doel deelden: NSB'ers zoveel mogelijk buiten de deur houden.Zo probeerden ze vanuit een defensieve houding te doen wat de vader van Jan de Koning zijn tienerzoon destijds voorhield: 'het onderscheid tussen een greppel en de laatste gracht' in de gaten houden. Dat ze zich met hun houding op ‘een hellend vlak' begaven, beseften sommigen al aan het begin van de bezetting. Anderen hielden zich vast aan hun drijfveer ‘erger te voorkomen'. De sterke man onder de SG's, Hans Hirschfeld, noemde het de principiële keuze tussen 'Gesinnungsethik' en 'Verantwortungsethik', naar de terminologie van Max Weber.Een manier om de dialoog met Seyss-Inquart en zijn staf gaande te houden was het niet agenderen van mogelijke conflictstof, maar wel formele protesten uiten als het niet anders kon. Daarna poogden ze de scherpe kantjes eraf te halen, vaak met procedurele trucjes. Toen Joodse Nederlanders geen parken meer mochten bezoeken, ontstond een hele discussie over de definitie van 'een park'.Intussen kaapte de bezetter een perfectionistisch ambtelijk project dat het mogelijk maakte iedere inwoner nauwkeurig te identificeren en registreren. Stephan Steinmetz laat zien hoe naïef professionalisme, cowboygedrag en gebrek aan toezicht vanuit de top rampzalige gevolgen kreeg.Ondertussen droegen veel Nederlanders op de verjaardag van prins Bernhard een anjer – als stil protest. De aanhankelijkheid aan het Oranjehuis deed Nazi-propagandachef Joseph Goebbels tijdens een bezoek aan Den Haag in woede ontsteken. Steinmetz vertelt buitengewoon beeldend van een confrontatie tussen Hermann Göring en opperbevelhebber Winkelman.De NSB buiten de deur houden lukte uiteindelijk niet. Allengs werden Duitsgezinde SG's in vacatures benoemd. Toch probeerden de resterenden van de oorspronkelijke tien ook met hen erbij het land draaiende te houden. De bezetter besefte dat met name Hirschfeld onmisbaar was voor de economische situatie en de loyaliteit van het bedrijfsleven.Hoogst opmerkelijk - en verrassend actueel - is hoe hij de land- en tuinbouw drastisch aanpakte om mogelijke hongersnood te voorkomen. Niet minder hoe hij zo nodig bruut de confrontatie zocht als geweld dreigde, bijvoorbeeld bij een mijnstaking. "Wilt u kolen of lijken?" zei hij ijskoud tegen de generaals.Na de bevrijding werden de SG's vooral beoordeeld op wat zij hadden gedaan om 'het verzet' te helpen. Dat zij hun taak zagen als 'erger voorkomen', de NSB tegenhouden en 'het land draaiende houden' werd minder zwaar gewogen.Des te opvallender is dat de regering na 1945 Hirschfeld toch hoge posten bleef gunnen. Impliciet besefte men blijkbaar dat "Maak er het beste van" het enige was, dat hem en zijn collega's was meegegeven in onmogelijke omstandigheden.***Verder luisteren322 - 30 januari 1933, een fatale dag voor Duitsland en de wereld105 - Dagelijks leven in Nazi-Duitsland478 - Was Hitler een socialist?314 - Prins Heinrich XIII en het verlangen naar een autoritair Duisland385 - Jan de Koning en het verschil tussen een greppel en de laatste gracht479 - Winston Churchill. Staatsman. Redenaar. Excentriekeling.32 - Churchill en Europa: biografen Andrew Roberts en Felix Klos (vanaf 1 uur 3)300 - Ethische politiek: het bijzondere Nederland met zijn 'moreel hoogstaande opvattingen'441 - Extra zomeraflevering: boekenspecial! (oa over de secretarissen-generaal)186 - Hoe je een ministerie bestuurt, terreur bestrijdt en Poetin op je dak krijgt: Tjibbe Joustra over crisis en controle120 - Roel Bekker: Waarom bij de overheid dingen zo vaak fout gaan489 – Trump, Musk en de aanval op de privacy408 – FBI-chef J. Edgar Hoover, de machtigste ambtenaar van Amerika208 - Max Weber: wetenschap als beroep en politiek als beroep200 - De Heerser: Machiavelli's lessen zijn nog altijd actueel***Tijdlijn00:00:00 – Deel 100:52:00 – Deel 201:38:00 – Deel 302:00:51 – Einde Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S8E18 went out live from the TSORR Myoli Beach Studio on 1 May 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio.  The show was dedicated in loving memory of Jaxxy.  RIP, my boy, thanks for everything. Running order of artists featured:  My Chemical Romance,  Nazareth, Leslie West, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Five Finger Death Punch, Amon Amarth, Hellsmoke, Red Dragon Cartel, Wings, David Bowie, Face to Face, Def Leppard, Megadeth, Electric Mary, Monster truck, Ricky Warwick, The Eagles, van Halen, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Poison, Mastodon, Manowar, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, U2, The Beatles, Airbourne, Joe Bonamassa, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Queen, Myles Kennedy, Skid Row, Gary MooreThe Story of Rock and Roll. TSORR - Your one-stop shop for Rock

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1993 bhí an Central Bank ag iarradh ruaig a chuir ar an phobal de bharr gníomhaíocht airgeadais agus de bharr sin rinne siad iarratas de a idirbheart lena stiúrthóir. I 2004 dúirt an VHI leis an rialtas go raibh siad ag iarradh dul bancbhriste in ionad táille a bheith acu ionas go mbeidís ábalta mair. I 1993 rinne teach altranais sa chontae agus in áiteanna eile gearánach faoin roinn sláinte de bharr nach raibh aon chúnamh ón stát acu. I 2004 stop an iarracht a bhí comhairle contae an chláir ag déanamh chun laghdú a dhéanamh ar na plean a bhí ann don Taisce. Sin Brotherhood of Man le Save Your Kisses For Me – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1976. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1983 chuaigh Michael Jackson chuig uimhir a haon lena amhrán Beat It agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh trí sheachtain. Bhí sé seo a 5ú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá. Bhí sé a tríú singil ón albam Thriller agus bhí Eddie Van Halen ar an amhrán ag seinm giotár ach de bharr go raibh sé le lipéad ceoil eile ní raibh sé san fhís cheoil. I 1990 chan Prince ag club oíche Rupert's I Minneapolis. Bhí sé 100 dollar chun ticéad a fháil agus bhí an t-airgid go léir ag dul chuig chlann a shean garda cosanta Charles Huntsberry a fuair bás de bharr taom croí. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Kirsten Dunst I Meiriceá I 1982 agus rugadh aisteoir Johnny Galecki I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 30th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1993: the central bank in a drive to dispel growing public unease about financial activities at building societys, requested reports on transactions involving their directors. 2004: The VHI warned the gov that they were prepared to go bankrupt rather than charge the premium increases it needed to survive. 1993: new nursing homes in clare, limerick, and tipperary accused the department of health of gross discrimination because of lack of state support 2004: efforts by clare county councillors to reduce the influence of an taisce in planning matters was put on hold. That was Brotherhood of Man with Save Your Kisses For Me – the biggest song on this day in 1976. Onto music news on this day In 1983 Michael Jackson started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Beat It', his fifth solo US No.1. The third single from the singer's Thriller album featured Eddie Van Halen on the song's distinctive overdriven guitar solo, but Halen was prevented by his record label from appearing in the music video. 1990 Prince played a concert at Rupert's Night-club, Minneapolis. The $100 a head ticket proceeds all went to the family of his former bodyguard Charles 'Big Chick' Huntsberry, who had died from a heart attack. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Kirsten Dunst was born in America in 1982 and actor Johnny Galecki was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1993 bhí an Central Bank ag iarradh ruaig a chuir ar an phobal de bharr gníomhaíocht airgeadais agus de bharr sin rinne siad iarratas de a idirbheart lena stiúrthóir. I 2004 dúirt an VHI leis an rialtas go raibh siad ag iarradh dul bancbhriste in ionad táille a bheith acu ionas go mbeidís ábalta mair. I 1997 bhí aláram ag seinm gach oíche agus bhí fear agus a chlann suas gach oíche de bharr. Tháinig sé amach sa chúirt go raibh an t-aláram ann ar feadh 63 uair a chloig. I 2000 dúradh cá bhfuil na n-iasc? Sin an cheist a bhí ar intinn gach duine a bhí ag iascaireacht de bharr go raibh na n-iasc sna abhainn laghdaithe. Tháinig duánaí amach ag rá nach raibh mórán iasc aige an bhliain sin. Sin Brotherhood of Man le Save Your Kisses For Me – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1976. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1983 chuaigh Michael Jackson chuig uimhir a haon lena amhrán Beat It agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh trí sheachtain. Bhí sé seo a 5ú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá. Bhí sé a tríú singil ón albam Thriller agus bhí Eddie Van Halen ar an amhrán ag seinm giotár ach de bharr go raibh sé le lipéad ceoil eile ní raibh sé san fhís cheoil. I 1990 chan Prince ag club oíche Rupert's I Minneapolis. Bhí sé 100 dollar chun ticéad a fháil agus bhí an t-airgid go léir ag dul chuig chlann a shean garda cosanta Charles Huntsberry a fuair bás de bharr taom croí. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Kirsten Dunst I Meiriceá I 1982 agus rugadh aisteoir Johnny Galecki I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 30th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1993: the central bank in a drive to dispel growing public unease about financial activities at building societys, requested reports on transactions involving their directors. 2004: The VHI warned the gov that they were prepared to go bankrupt rather than charge the premium increases it needed to survive. 1997 - THE sound of an alarm at a council depot was keeping a man and his family awake at night, Judge Michael Pattwell was told at Cashel Court. The court heard that the 63 hours of continuous ringing was "most invasive.  2000 - Where are the fish gone? That was the question on many local anglers lips this as the amount of aquatic life in local rivers becomes even more and more depleted.  A concerned angler sought to highlight the apparent lack ot a "bite" this year.  That was Brotherhood of Man with Save Your Kisses For Me – the biggest song on this day in 1976. Onto music news on this day In 1983 Michael Jackson started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Beat It', his fifth solo US No.1. The third single from the singer's Thriller album featured Eddie Van Halen on the song's distinctive overdriven guitar solo, but Halen was prevented by his record label from appearing in the music video. 1990 Prince played a concert at Rupert's Night-club, Minneapolis. The $100 a head ticket proceeds all went to the family of his former bodyguard Charles 'Big Chick' Huntsberry, who had died from a heart attack. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Kirsten Dunst was born in America in 1982 and actor Johnny Galecki was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

In FC Rijnmond wordt met Harry van der Laan, Ben Wijnstekers en Dennis van Eersel volop gefantaseerd over de toekomst van Feyenoord. “Ik zou Steijn wel halen, maar hij moet het nog gaan laten zien in grote wedstrijden”, aldus Wijnsteker. Van der Laan noemt hem de “perfecte man” voor Feyenoord.

Max Verstappen heeft dit F1-seizoen tot dusver wisselende resultaten behaald met zijn Red Bull. Ook de Ferrari van Lewis Hamilton presteert nog niet optimaal.

Na het verlies van FC Utrecht staat de tegendoelpuntenteller op tien als je naar de laatste drie wedstrijden kijkt. Hoeveel zorgen moeten we ons maken? En hoe kan de aanvallende onmacht opgelost worden? De mannen zijn het over één ding eens: gewoon Thom van Bergen laten staan. Voor de rest bespreken we de status van de deal met de nieuwe hoofdsponsor Autokan en moet naast Mo Allach nog een tweede Mo richting Groningen komen?

13.000 jaar was ‘ie uitgestorven, maar nu hebben wetenschappers hem weer teruggehaald: de reuzenwolf. Is dit een mooie ontwikkeling of kunnen we die moeite beter stoppen in het bescherming van bedreigde diersoorten die nog wel leven? Is het goed als wij een beetje voor god gaan spelen? En is het problematisch als dit soort onderzoek tot allerlei (proef)dierenleed leidt? * Koert van Mensvoort van Next Nature is enthousiast * Filosoof/ethicus Erno Eskens juist niet

Apple is van plan om meer iPhones van India naar de Verenigde Staten te verschepen om aan de hoge importheffingen voor producten uit China te ontkomen. Dat vertellen ingewijden tegen The Wall Street Journal. Niels Kooloos vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Ook met export uit India moeten er nog heffingen over iPhones betaalt worden, maar wel 28 procentpunt minder. Het Chinese tarief bedraagt op dit moment namelijk 54 procent, terwijl het Indiaase tarief maar 26 procent bedraagt. Apple produceert al langer iPhones in India, maar beschikt daar lang niet over de productiecapcaiteit die het bedrijf in China heeft. Zelfs als Apple alle in India geproduceerde iPhones naar de VS zou verschepen, dan zou slechts de helft van de vraag beantwoordt kunnen worden. Verder in deze Tech Update: Meta en Apple krijgen in de komende te weken te horen of ze een DMA-boete moeten betalen Analisten verwachten dat Nintendo minder Switch-2-spelcomputers gaat verkopen door Donald Trumps importheffingen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Imthorn, marinier en auteur, is terug in de StoryBrand Podcast om een bijzonder initiatief te delen: een 2.000 kilometer lange speedmars van Den Haag naar Kiev om geld in te zamelen voor Oekraïense oorlogsslachtoffers en veteranen. In deze korte maar krachtige aflevering hoor je waarom hij deze enorme uitdaging aangaat, hoe jij kunt helpen, en wat het belang is van concrete actie boven alleen maar praten.Robin Imthorn was niet lang geleden te gast in de podcast om te praten over zijn persoonlijke ervaring met PTSS na zijn uitzending in Afghanistan. Nu keert hij terug met een missie die voortkomt uit zijn diepste overtuiging: "Ik geloof in de kracht van beweging en actie. Want dan verandert er iets."De belangrijkste gespreksonderwerpenDe achtergrond van Mission Kyiv: een 2.000 kilometer lange speedmars vanaf het Vredespaleis in Den Haag naar KievHoe Robin samen met drie ‘kornuiten' zonder militaire achtergrond maar met dezelfde mentaliteit deze uitdaging aangaatHet doel: € 100.000 ophalen voor directe hulp aan het front (tourniquets en medische hulpmiddelen) en langetermijnrehabilitatie voor oorlogsgetroffenenDe route door Nederland, Duitsland en Polen naar de Oekraïense grens, met als streefdatum 13 juniWaarom dit initiatief zich richt op menselijke hulp, los van politieke standpuntenDe persoonlijke drijfveer van Robin, gebaseerd op zijn eigen ervaring met trauma en PTSSHet belang van mentale gezondheid en rehabilitatie voor Oekraïense militairen, die vaak burgers zijn met minimale trainingDe verschillende sponsorpakketten: brons (€ 500), zilver (€ 1.000) en goud (€ 1.500)Hoe een individuele actie wel degelijk verschil kan maken in een groot wereldprobleemRelevante links en bronnen:Netherlands for Ukraine; Mission Kyiv: https://www.nl4ua.org/missionkyivTraumashift: https://www.traumashift.org/Geen marketingplan voor 2025? Ontdek hoe je jouw bedrijf naar nieuwe hoogtes kunt tillenWorstel je met ineffectieve marketing waarmee je tijd, geld en energie verspilt? Het hoeft niet zo te zijn! Meld je aan voor ons LIVE WEBINAR "Marketingplan 2025" op 3 en 10 april van 10.00-11.00 uur.In 1 waardevol uur ontdek je:De 9 redenen waarom marketingplannen mislukkenHet fundament van succesvolle marketing in het AI-tijdperkDe 5 essentiële stappen voor een effectief marketingplanMeld je hier aan

Son günlerde CHP'nin öncülüğünde dile getirilen boykot çağrıları, bir tüketim tercihi meselesi olmanın çok ötesine geçti. Siyasi görüş farklılıklarının; kültür-sanat alanındaki kişi, kurum ve projeleri hedef haline getirdiği bu yeni dalga, demokratik toplumlarda yeri olmayan tehlikeli bir kültürel daralmayı da beraberinde getiriyor. Boykot, tarihte mazlumların güçlüye karşı kullandığı bir sivil direniş biçimiydi. Halen devam eden İsrail'in Filistinliler karşı uyguladığı soykırıma karşı, İsrail'e destek veren birçok marka ve firma boykot listelerine. (Ne tesadüf Özgür Özel'in listesinde bunların hiçbiri yok) Ancak bugün, bu araç bambaşka bir niyetle, farklı düşünenleri sindirme ve hizaya getirme yöntemine dönüşmüş durumda. Özellikle kültür ve sanat camiası, bu ideolojik boykot siyasetinin hem hedefinde hem de mağduru konumunda.

Grootse doelen bereik je alleen maar als je team mee aan de kar trekt. Maar hoe doe je dat? Laat ik je alvast verklappen dat hen vertellen wat ze moeten doen niet het juiste vertrekpunt is. Je hebt er onder andere een visie en een gemeenschappelijk doel voor nodig. Met mijn korte, maar krachtige roadmap maak je je team net zo enthousiast als jij en liggen die grootse resultaten binnen handbereik.Alles op een rijtje? Je vindt een samenvatting op www.businessdad.be/147.PS Je coaching- en leiderschapsskills nog meer aanscherpen? Download mijn gratis coaching roadmap!

Weer een nieuwe aflevering van de voetbalpodcast Kick-off met Valentijn Driessen, Mike Verweij en Pim Sedee. Natuurlijk komt de kraker AZ-Feyenoord aan bod. Gaat de ploeg van Van Persie nog de tweede plek innemen? Volgens de heren is dat zeker mogelijk, omdat PSV het verval nog niet heeft weten te stoppen. Paixao ontpopt zich tot dé grote uitblinker in Rotterdam. Kan de Braziliaanse aanvaller de Europese top aan? Verder in Kick-off: Verweij wijst de beste speler van de Eredivisie aan, en geeft aan voor welk bedrag Farioli en zijn assistenten zijn op te pikken bij Ajax. Waarom is die clausule van de Italiaanse coach ineens op straat komen te liggen? In Kick-off komt het aan bod. Verder alles over het naderende kampioenschap van het Liverpool van Arne Slot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zowel bij de vrouwen, als bij de mannen lijkt de kans klein dat in deze Ronde van Vlaanderen zondag een outsider naar het podium rijdt. Maar wie toch stiekem hoopt om bij de mannen Pogacar, Van der Poel, Pedersen en Van Aert en bij de vrouwen Kopecky, Borghini, Van der Breggen en Wiebes te slim af te zijn, luistert beter naar deze Sporza Daily. Ervaringsdeskundigen Stijn Devolder (winnaar 2008 en 2009), Dave Bruylandts (3e in 2004) en Grace Verbeke (winnares 2010) delen hun Ronde-verhaal.

D'Ausstellung war scho geplangt, mee da stierft de Moler onerwaart. De leschte September war et d'Nouvelle, datt de Max Dauphin mat nëmme 47 Joer d'Suitte vun engem Accident a Südfrankräich net iwwerlieft huet. Hien hannerléisst eng Fra an zwee kleng Kanner. An d'Famill decidéiert fir den Expo-Termin awer bäizehalen. D'Kerstin Thalau war an der Galerie Reuter-Bausch an ass vun der Catherine Dauphin-Decker gewuer ginn, firwat dat fir si, grad elo, esou wichteg ass.

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Hana finds a place in Cáel's Amazon Life.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.You never really know what you can't do until you've tried to do it and failedI saw Iskender at least once a week, so I didn't know this was a bad sign. My superiors were wary to meet Iskender because intelligence types like their routines. When assets start acting strange, strange things happen. I knew this to be true. When your normally suspicious girlfriend suddenly acts all lovey-dovey,, she knows ~ she knows.Iskender's face showed that he didn't much like this change to our meeting schedule either. Introductions went around. Odette was the only one to say 'Glad to finally meet you' and mean it."Cáel Nyilas," he finally turned to me, "I bear a request from the Great Khan himself." No beating around the bush with this crowd."What do you need?" I replied. Irrationally, I found myself hoping 'please say you need a second for 'beer-pong''."Here is a flash drive with the particulars, but the basics are that we need the United States and the United Kingdom to lend diplomatic support to our efforts to obtain war material and other equipment from other aligned nations," he said."Things like?" Addison asked."Ships from the United States, tanks from Germany, helicopters from France and computer components for Japan and South Korea," he replied. "This is a list of roughly five thousand items we are attempting to procure.""Sure, we'll help," I volunteered."Cáel, before someone has an aneurism, why don't you find out what your team can do," Pamela burst my bubble."Sir, what exactly does your faction think we at JIKIT can do? We are a covert interim unit with limited authority and oversight," Addison stated."Wouldn't this be something you could accomplish through your own extra-ordinary resources?" Yum-Yum asked."We can only get so much through back channels and shell companies," he replied. "With the quantities the Khanate needs," he trailed off."You can't make that many purchases," I nodded. Even I knew an eighteen year old could buy a six-pack with little effort and a so-so fake ID. Buying five kegs was a totally different matter.There was a silence."Iskender, give the team 48 hours to go over this data. We will either return it as if we never received it, or act upon the information on your behalf," Yum-Yum spoke with finality."I understand," he bowed his head. "I will await your response.""I'll see you out," I told Iskender. "I get the feeling you knew this would be our reply.""I didn't, but the Great Khan did," he gave a weak smile. "Honestly, I don't know what to make of the request.""We do and I think we can get it done," I assured him. I escorted him to the elevator then returned to the room.I didn't have to be told what was wrong with this. If your girl finds out you ate fast food with another chick, you can explain it away. If you got take-out, or breakfast at some nice nook, then you had trouble by association. By giving us their Christmas list, Temujin had told us more than what he needed. He was telling us what he didn't need as well.This gave us incredible insight into Khanate economic and military policy over the next three years. See, you could go to Best Buy and purchase a 72" widescreen TV. It was what Best Buy did. You couldn't show up expecting to buy 500,000 TV's though. To get them you had to tell the manufactures they needed to build them because there was a market for that many systems.In turn, they need to buy the various components they didn't build themselves. That meant you would need to smelt more copper, produce more plastics and mine more cadmium, because they would be needed. Therefore, what the Khanate was ordering was stuff they expected to get three to thirty-six months down the line. This went beyond the war with China.As an example, the Khanate was ordering 265 Leopard 2A7 tanks from Germany to be delivered within two years. Germany didn't have those tanks lying around. They needed to build them. They had to expand the factories to build them and therefore produce all the components you needed for a brand new cutting edge tank at a faster rate than ever before.This also told us the Khanate didn't expect to build enough tanks for their own use, much less export to allies such as Vietnam. Maybe they didn't have the construction capacity, or maybe they were busy building something else. We could figure that out by seeing what else they were purchasing abroad, things like cars, trucks, tractors and locomotives.This was an excellent and powerful gift. It was also,"This is poison," Addison began the next phase of the meeting."I disagree," Mehmet Ali Sharif (our State department analyst) countered. "This will provide JIKIT with exceptional insight into what the Khanate's medium term goals are.""It is both," Yum-Yum nodded."The question is 'who are we going to share this with?'" I sighed. That was the critical juncture. After all, the UK and US had team of analysts whose sole job was to make forecasts like this."We decide that in 47   hours," Yum-Yum stated. "Mehmet, lets farm out 15% of this packet to different agencies and see what they come up with. Keep things compartmentalized.""Will do. Addison, let's burrow through this data to see what we can send to who," he got to work."Cáel, what is your insight into the Great Khan's thinking," Addison turned to me. "Are we being suborned?" I had to think that over."Yeah," I nodded. "He's got six months to figure out who is friends and enemies are and he might as well decide where we stand right now. If we share this data, he gets hurt, but it will mean the end of our taskforce and the end of real hard information about what the Khanate is up to as well.""Serving three masters never turns out well," Yum-Yum smirked. "Still, our regular intelligence agencies are months away from piecing together the inner workings of the Khanate and we have jack-off HUMINT on the ground. Our respective countries have 'back-burner-ed' Central Asia and now that's biting us in the ass. Barring an excessive NBC (Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical weapons) platform, I think we buy in."That meant becoming a true intermediator between our respective governments and the Khanate. That also meant continuing to work with the Amazons and 9 Clans, because if we betrayed the Khanate at this juncture, how much could the others really trust us? No, to keep JIKIT going, we were going to hide this information, thus becoming complicit in what the Khanate planned.We had already wandered past the point of intelligence-gathering and analysis to actual policy-making some time ago. This was the point of no return though. This wasn't plausible deniability. This was actively helping the Khanate achieve their national goals and meant moving beyond the realm of covert activities and into one of co-conspirators. I honestly thought we'd all buy in."So, what's next on the agenda?" I posed the question."Someone is late for their knife-fighting training," Pamela gave me a shark's smile. I smiled too. Finally I had something to do that I didn't understand, but didn't mind being ignorant about. If I fucked up, it would all be on me.{9:45 pm, Thursday, August 28th ~ 11 Days to go}Brooke Lee was many things, but being a cook wasn't one of them. What inspired her to cook dinner was almost beyond me. It had to do with that checklist women go through when seeing what a guy doesn't see in them. Brooke was gorgeous, fun to be around (if a bit snobby) and good in the sack. So, what made me closer to Libra and Hana than her? She wasn't trying to compete with the Amazons, thank God.She was better looking than Libra (true) and just as much fun, and if Libra was a better lay she would have hung herself, so it had to come down to womanly stuff ~ things like housecleaning, buying stuff and cooking. House-cleaning was a continuous menial effort and she had a maid service for that. Buying stuff? She had that down pat.Cooking? How hard could that be? very, but she hadn't accepted that, so here I was eating charred prime rib, rubbery asparagus tips, lumpy mash potatoes (made from real potatoes, I'd seen the peals in the trashcan) and some sort of Tomato salad. When she informed me she was cooking, I began looking for a reason not to come over for a late night rendezvous. Then she dropped the E-bomb."If you don't come over, it will be just me and Casper (Winslow) again.""Casper's still in town?" I asked. Since that horrible weekend where I first met Hana (good for my life), her father (hates my guts) and her cruel brother Brennan (now dead by my indirect intervention), Casper's life had been one of healing from the worst kind of treatment (by Brennan's now deceased posse) possible. I couldn't treat her like a pariah."I'm coming over to see you, but it will be great to see Casper again as well," I elaborated/exaggerated."Great," she gushed. "I'll see you at nine.""Make in nine thirty," I said. "I need to see a girl about a bed.""You are horrible," she chided me playfully, clearly not believing me."No I'm not. I'm tucking Aya into bed. She has an early start tomorrow and she's going to be gone all weekend, so this will be the last time I'll see her until Monday night. I'll be at your place as soon as possible after that," I told her. Aya was going to Doebridge and I was making a habit of steering clear of that Amazon municipality. Their security and I had a disagreement last time I was there."It is sweet of you to keep up with that little girl you were kidnapped with," she cooed. "You are a cool, great guy.""She's a special kid. We share a bond," I said. That was true and then some."I'll see you at nine-thirty. You won't be disappointed."And so I was at Brooke's at nine-thirty, getting ready to eat a largely indigestible dinner. Casper had stammered a greeting while looking at me happily. The smoke from the kitchen was warning enough of what was to come. I made light of the charred disaster. I didn't point out that two hours at 350 didn't equate to an hour and a half at 450. It just didn't.Brooke made up for her culinary inadequacies by looking good enough to eat off the plate, off the floor, or between the covers. She had on an Aqua tank top, black bra and khaki shorts with open-toed sandals on her feet. Casper was in the same general get up, except her tank top was white as was her bra.I carved up the beast while those two stood around drinking wine. The roast beast (original species uncertain) was as dry as leather, but the knife was sharp. We discussed Brooke's job hunting lack of success. The jobs she was qualified for didn't pay enough, required her to ignore too much leering and were generally an insult to her intelligence. Basic 'intern' stuff really.I mentioned Libra's job with Hana. She created some excuses about making her own way in the world then followed that up by asking if I could use my newfound influence to send some job offers her way. 'Surely not everyone at Havenstone was that way'. No. She had seem them being polite. They could be much, much worse."Why don't you become a consultant?" I suggested."That would be nice," Casper said. Brooke had become her closest friend."What would I consult in?" Brooke inquired."Employment," I mused. "You know networking and you know people who are looking for specific kinds of jobs. Start your own business.""I like that idea," Brooke grinned. "I could create a web page and get business cards, raise the start-up capital and start getting listings and finding clients.""I know some people who could help out," I offered, "as long as Central Asia is an acceptable location.""What kind of work do you think you can find?""Well, they need to build a government," I worked on my idea quickly because Brooke was literally dripping with sex. I was thinking 'tapping that booty all night long' sex.Women love sex, romance and sensuality. They also want to love their lives, feel successful and have just as much independence as they fantasize to be a good thing. I was coming through for Brooke yet again. I'd bolstered her when her former fiance's life imploded, casting her aside. I'd later given her the strength to make a moral stand for Casper and now I was helping her out of her career doldrums. God, she was going to let me fuck her silly. She was going to be freaking animal.But first we had to pretend to eat before we somehow shuffled Casper off to bed. The tomato salad was edible. It turned out to be Casper's contribution to tonight's festivities. I made sure to compliment her on it, while not mentioning the rest of this disaster. Brooke didn't mind. Midway through the meal, she stood up and paced about while calling her parents. Her Mom answered, so she gave that woman the good news first.My name came up, to her father, and not in a bad way, which was rather rare.'Yes, I was engaged to Hana Sulkanen. I was also her friend as well as Libra's.''I had friends in the Khanate, where business opportunities were aplenty.''Security concerns? No. She knew some people (my Amazons) who did that kind of work. Besides, it wasn't like she was going there.'"You might want to consider going there and meeting some of their people on the ground before sending your friends to that part of the world," I whispered.'Oh, I'll probably go to,'"Astana."'Astana, their capital. Father, there are extraordinary opportunities there. I'll be fine.'"I'll hire you some private security," I suggested. I wouldn't use the Ghost Tigers I had guarding Hana. That would be inappropriate. I couldn't use Amazons for that kind of work either.I was thinking about using Captain Delilah Faircloth of Her Majesty's MI-6. They had all kinds of contractors they'd used in China who would be looking for work now that the shooting had temporarily stopped. For all I knew, Lady Yum-Yum could use Brooke's new business as a cover to insert British operatives into the former capital of Kazakhstan.Now that I thought about it, that was a good idea. Brooke would have her hand in an espionage operation and not even suspect it at first. Later on, she'd probably love the peripheral risks and experience was experience.'Cáel can hire some private security using his government contracts.''I know you know people in the government Papa, but Cáel's people actually kill people.' Which went over like a bamboo hut in a tidal wave, but Brooke was irrepressible. Her parents wished her luck, Brooke did a happy dance and Casper snuggled close to me."Hey Casper," I put an arm around her. I was relieved she didn't flinch. I remained a good guy in her estimations of such things. I'd also hack my own hand off if it tried anything overtly sexual. "How are you coming along?""Better, day by day and my therapy group is good, very caring.""Glad to hear it. If there is anything personal that I can do, don't hesitate to ask. It is not a matter of debts to one another. You are worth it.""I'm glad you still think so," she stared up at me. I could easily dismiss her being needy. She was truly a damsel in need of a shoulder, a warm hand and a kind word. I didn't owe her because of Brennan and Anima. I owed her as a fellow human being."Isn't he the best guy in the world?" Brooke beamed. "We need to find ourselves one just like him." I couldn't see how that was going to happen. I was born in the wrong neighborhood, went to the wrong school and hung out with a different brand of friends. The convergence of me with Trent, which then led to Libra and Brooke, had been beyond bizarre.Felix was such an idiot for not buying into Brooke instead of stupidly trying to use her against me. Even that had backfired when I sucker-punched him in front of nearly a hundred Amazons. I'd knocked him out cold because he had shown more balls than brains in that one encounter. I wouldn't get that lucky again. I'd have to figure a way a new way to kick his Alpha-male ass."I'd argue with you, but I'm a hell of a guy. I'm a prince among men," I joked. "I mean that literally, I'm a Prince of Hungary and Transylvania.""Does that come with one of those cool sashes and lots of medals and ribbons?" Brooke teased."I'm sure the Hungarians are working on that right now," I chortled."Magyarorszag es Erdely Hercege" Casper murmured. "I read it in USA Today. They said it was something the Romanians gave you, but I wasn't sure what it was.""In Romanian it is "Prinţul Ungariei şi Transilvaniei", I clarified. "Prinţul is,""Is what?" Brooke said after a moment's lapse."When I went into battle with the Romanians, that is what they called me. It was a jest of sorts, not real," I sighed, recalling that dark day. Casper patted my hand."Is Magyarorszag the name for 'prince'?" Brooke requested." Magyarorszag is the name the Hungarians call their homeland," I clarified. "Hercege is their word for prince, but let's not buy into the hype. I'm just a guy with a job that entails greater risk than a pizza delivery driver.""A Jewish pizza delivery driver in downtown Gaza, Cáel. Every time I see you, you are sporting a new scar, or scratch. What do you have for me this time?" she gave me a sultry 'come-hither' look. I caught it and liked what I saw. Casper caught it and sighed slightly."I'm sleepy," she yawned. "I should be going to bed.""Oh no," Brooke protested. I almost believed her. "Are you sure?""Yes. I'll take an Ambien then be out like a light," Casper said before giving my hand another squeeze."You don't have to do this," I whispered into Casper's ear. "I'll brave another one of Brooke's home-cooked meals to spend time with her." Casper giggled."Hey now! What was that about?" Brooke pouted. She was definitely going to be wrapping those scrumptious lips around my sceptre in the next three hours, of that I was certain."He, ah, was wondering if we could do this again real soon," Casper babbled, caught between fright and comedy."Soon," Brooke shot me more of the 'sexy'. "He hasn't even made it out of the door yet.""I like the way you think," I winked to Brooke."What do you think is on my mind," she was provoking me. I didn't say a word. I chose to undress her with my eyes instead. She knew what I was doing too."Bedtime," Casper put both hands on the table then stood. "Thanks for coming over tonight." I stood as well, hugged her then briefly watched her walk away. Just because she was 'handle with care' didn't mean she wasn't a handful. My miniscule number of rules included not doing it with girls not in their right minds. I wanted them to be free to hate me when the time came.Brooke saw Casper off to the bathroom for her meds and the whole pre-bedtime ritual stuff while I cleaned up the dinner table. Five minutes of work now meant not waking up to the smell of ruined food later. The only thing in need of saving was the salad. I Saran Wrapped the rest of it. I was going to claim I was taking it into work for breakfast then dispose of it at our HQ ~ One MiMA Tower.Once I was finished, I puttered around noisily until Brooke came looking. I could have gone to her bed and stripped naked, eagerly waiting for sex. Since Brooke was trying to play in the same league as Hana, she might have misconstrued that as me taking advantage of her. If not tonight then in the morning when she replayed the encounter. Brooke liked to be 'in charge', so I fed that instinct.I had come here for sex. We both knew that, but we could pretend we didn't. Brooke could then want to have me and got to make sure I wanted her with or without sex, so we could have guilt-free sex together. Brooke was not overly complicated, for a girl, and she was hot enough to be worth having to go through these sorts of games."Whatchya thinking about?" Brooke said as she sashayed into the kitchenette."You," I met her gaze. She licked her upper lip."I've been thinking about you too," she moved within my comfort zone. I obliged her aggression by placing my hands first on her hips then, as I pulled her close, to the small of her back. We were groin to 'growing' and I was very aroused by her presence and her scent."Are you going to toy with me some more so that I go home tonight stiff and moaning with lust?" I groaned."I like toying with you," she snickered. "You are fun.""You are fun and sexy. We need to try another beach weekend with less drama before the season ends," I played to her amusement."I don't think I can wait for the weekend," she protested by shimmying her hips against me. "While you were out saving the world, I've been all alone.""Oh hell no!" I hissed. "What brought that on?""You are a hard act to follow," she teased. "I've missed you.""I've missed you too," wasn't a total lie. I hadn't been celibate by a long shot. That didn't mean I didn't miss her."How about we do a little bit less 'missing'?" she suggested."I'd like to have you on the sofa," I pressed into her."I'd like to have you in the bedroom ~ my bed is bigger," she grinned. My eyes shown with anticipation, which was what she was looking for. Brooke took my hand and led me through the living room and around the corner to her bedroom.She cat-crawled onto the bed while I hurriedly stripped down. She languidly lay back on the pillows, hair billowed around her in a dark halo while she hungrily watched my physique being revealed to her. Brooke's left hand traced a line down around her breast to her pubic mound where she started playing with herself. Her eyes fluttered, her lust blossomed into womanhood and I was beside her in a flash.Instead of falling in beside her (she was close to her side of the bed), or to her far side, I came at her from the foot of her bed. I spent only a few seconds kissing her toes, shins and kneecaps. While my kisses made moist lip-prints up her thighs, I unbuttoned her short shorts and undid the zipper. Brooke raised her hips so I could pull her clothing down ~ no panties.To change things up slightly, I finished the removal by turning her over onto her stomach, then pulling on her hips until she was in the doggy-style position. She looked back at me, her eyes framed by dark lashes and darker eyebrows on her tanned flesh. I pressed her shoulder blades down until her breasts were squeezed against the bed.After that, I slid down until I was on my belly. Using my shoulders and neck, I began licking her labia from the hood to the anus. That got her going and before long, I was drinking from her nectar and loosening up her asshole with some quality rimming. Brooke had prepped for me carefully and cleanly and this made me attack her nether regions with renewed gusto. Butt sex was in the offing.Not yet though. I got her all nice and gushing, but I wanted to try something more. I kept my tongue action going on while I coiled my body behind her. With a quick, graceful repositioning, I rose up on my knees, her thighs resting on my shoulders while I made furious suction actions onto her."Yep, Yeah!" Brooke exhaled. "This is, aha, new."True to my predations, while I worried and nibbled her accoutrements, Brooke took one hand (the other she was using to pull her hair aside) and began stroking me. Her tongue touched my spongy head several times before she stopped the outright teasing and placed her lips upon me. She didn't suck it in. On no. She sucked on my angry red helmet, running her lips right to the edge then back again, as if I was a Popsicle.I was leaning back on my haunches because of the awkward hold on hips with the weight I had to support. Not that Brooke was at all heavy."Crawl forward," I mumbled from between her legs. It took her a few seconds to figure out I wanted to return us to our starting position. She made a great display of slithering forward. My tongue stayed in her cunt until both her knees hit the comforter.At that stage she was ready to go and my forcefulness lifted her knees temporarily off the sheets.With my third lunge, Brooke reached back and stopped my rocking motion. I stilled which allowed her to reach over to the side table, open the drawer and pull out a designer bottle of lubricant."I know this is what you like," she panted in anticipation. I knew this was what we both wanted by the way she ran her fingers along my palm before making the hand-off.This was one of those bottles with the glass stopper, so it make a slight grinding sound as I opened it. Brooke want down onto all fours, her palms resting on the comforter. Her head was down and her waist-long black hair masked her features, but not her sounds of pleasure."Arch your back Brooke," I said as I inhaled her intoxicating aroma. She did so willingly. I let the oil pour down in a thin stream and rubbed it in with my thumb.I had to carefully aim my phallus because Brooke hadn't been lying about her lack of sexual attention. She was tight and hadn't been plundered by anyone in my long (for me) absence. Hell, this long and I was normally back to 'make-up' sex. I certainly wasn't going to be ramming my rod home with any great passion for a few minutes.I didn't want to cause her (too much) pain nor have her anal muscles constrict the skin off my love missile."Oh," she moaned. "I love it when you are gentle, Cáel. It reminds me how much you care for how I feel." She punctuated that statement by rolling her hips, driving in my entire length in her lubricated alternate option. Her body tensed up then bucked. I popped out."Put it back in," she gasped. There was so much to love about Brooke and her enthusiasm. Once back in, I rested my left hand on the small of her back to keep her back arched while I reached around with my right and began twisting and palming her right breast through her shirt and bra. As I was slowly twisting and thrusting, Brooke's arms gave out and she went face first into her pillow. Her breast pressed my hand down on the comforter and her repositioning drove a full inch of me suddenly into her.Brooke gave out a strangled sob followed by a whimpering sound. My left hand took my weight. My right came around and pulled her hair away from her face so she could breathe easier and I could judge her pain through her facial expressions."Oh God," she spat a strand of hair out of her mouth, "It feels like you are going to split me in half.""Too late to back out now," I teased her."I can, hiss, take anything you can give me, Cáel Nyilas," she taunted me through clenched teeth. I gave her another inch for her impertinence. She tried to crawl forward before she surprised me by thrusting up and back."God damn!" she howled. "You're huge!"I imagined that I would feel like a fucking Sequoyah shoved up my ass if I pulled off a stunt like that too. Brooke was game for more. I had enough in that now I could start a rhythm  without fear of popping out. Her hands bunched up the comforter around her head as she hung on for dear life. This felt so good that squeezing my last bit in felt rather inconsequential after all the physical and erotic ground we had covered up until then.Brooke's stomach clenched up as her spontaneous ecstasy jumped her and me. Every muscle in her body spasmed, including her rectal ones. I was shooting off into her bowels inside a second. My heat only made her climax come that much harder. I kept humping away like a chimp on crack while Brooke began to squeal out between baited breathe."Damn, that was intense," I remarked as I fell to her side. Brooke was still face down/ass up with her eyes squeezed shut, still riding through her own aftershocks of her sensual seismic waves."Oh, oh, oh," she panted hoarsely. "I want to, (pant), do that again, real soon."I spanked her ass loudly and prepared on shaky legs to remount her."No," she moaned. "Give my ass a minute's rest. Can't we do something else for a while?""How about I get cleaned up and get you a hot wash cloth?" I suggested as my nostrils flared."I'll just lie here and feel sated," she murmured. Her knees slid down until her stomach was down on the bed. I gave her abused backside another tender spank then slid off the bed. I quick-stepped it out of Brooke's room, and nearly tripped over Casper who had been out in the hall watching us."I," she stammered. I shut the door then crossed the hallway from her."No problems, Casper. I was hoping that we wouldn't wake you up," I coaxed her down the hallway to her door, and away from Brooke's room. I noticed her eyes constantly flicking down to my crotch. "Hang on," I held up my hand. When she nodded, I quietly sprinted down to the living room, grabbed up a throw pillow then sprinted back. Now I could be covered up."Why didn't you get a towel out of the bathroom?" Casper whispered."I'm an idiot," I shrugged. She sniffled then giggled."You make Brooke very happy, but,""But?""But you are engaged to Hana Sulkanen.""I'm a Love Monkey," I shrugged. "I find it difficult to be with just one woman. It is never that a woman isn't enough for me. It is that there is something wrong with me that is never truly satisfied so I keep roaming.""Don't you, worry about the women you are with?""I'm not a wonderful human being, Casper. That is all I can think to say.""You aren't like Brennan, not like that, hold on." Casper retreated to her room then came back with a folded up piece of news print. By the size it was one of those articles you found on page 17. "Here," she handed it over. "It was delivered here in an envelope with my name on it."I looked it over. A 'Jane Doe' had been found in Charleston harbor, SC, dead from an overdose."Three days before I got that, I got a call from Anima," she told me. "She told me," Casper gulped. "She told me that she was very sorry about all that had happened. She was sorry. That was it.""Oh.""Anima is dead now, isn't she?""Yeah, I think so," I noted sadly. "Does that change anything with you?""I don't know. I mean, Brooke told me that you would make sure none of those people would ever be around to bother me again, but, was this you?""No and yes. I told someone with the power to make a difference what happened to you and who was responsible. After that, I never heard about the matter again. Anima did stop by once, crazy with fear but unrepentant. I honestly feel that how she ended up feeling wouldn't have made a difference on whether she lived, or died. I don't know what to make of her call.""She, it doesn't help. I still have to take a sleeping pill to keep the nightmares away. I haven't told my therapist about the death, or how everyone else is either dead or disappeared. I don't know what to think. I was hoping you would.""I'm not normally the person people go for answers. I'll make up an answer, if that's what you want."She reached up and touched my forearm."I prefer honesty," she smiled. "I guess I was hoping for you to be more, perfect than you are. That was unfair of me.""You wouldn't be the first person to mistake me for a decent human being," I joked. "Usually that misconception only lasts a week or so. I promise you... I'll be living down to your expectations in no time.""Brooke thinks highly of you, and so do I. We've known you more than a couple of weeks," Casper feebly jibed."I've been behaving myself," I teased her.'"Brooke sounded," she trailed off. I waited. "You two sound like you enjoyed one another.""That's how it is supposed to be. You'll feel that one day too. You'll meet someone who thinks of your pleasure first. And, if he doesn't, you will have to train him to do it right.""You make it sound so easy," Casper sighed."Do you really think I'm that unique?""A prince, avenger, soldier-of-fortune, titan of the bedroom?" she lightened up. We'd crossed a barrier. I was 'joke-able'."We have union meetings every third Wednesday," I grinned. "We kick back, drink a few beers and figure out what hot spots and hotties we need to concentrate on for the next month.""I, thank you, Cáel," she smiled."For what?""For not disappointing me. You are a nicer guy than you give yourself credit for.""Thank you, Casper," I reached over and hugged her. She didn't flinch. "For treating me like I can make a difference.""I need to go to bed now," she yawned. I hugged her again then stepped back. She walked to her door and began to shut it. I swore I heard her whisper 'you do', but I wasn't sure. I had to hurry to the bathroom, heat up a wash cloth while cleaning up, before finally getting back to Brooke. I found her reclining on the bed, totally naked."Sorry I took so long," I told her."I know. It is okay. I heard most of it," she glowed happily. "Casper needs someone, someone who isn't me. I'm not the most patient friend in the world. I sort of feel responsible for her and she needs someone to talk to about normal stuff, but I miss going to clubs and hanging out with friends who talk back." I sat on the bed and began to run the warm cloth up her thighs."What was it like, that fight in Romania?" she asked as we switched off with the washcloth. She tenderly worked over her abused anal region."The battle? A skirmish really,""Yes," she paused. "Between that and being kidnapped, you've had a mentally draining time since we last spent some time together. You act like you haven't changed much, but,""It's okay. I know it sounds clich , but it is hard to explain those things unless you've lived thru them.""If you don't want to talk about it," Brooke gave me an out. I could tell this was a part of my life she wanted to be a part of; my manliness on display."I'm okay. I can't really say I was scared for myself either time. During the kidnapping I was concerned for Aya. All of the normal human stuff came later, after the crisis was over. During the kidnapping, there isn't much to talk about. As for the fight, at the time I had a plan and was waiting for the opportunity to implement it. Bullets were flying. Men around me were getting wounded. I can't recall seeing any of the men on my side getting killed.""Did you get shot?" she stroked my abdomen."Bruised, though my flak jacket had to do its job once or twice," I sighed. I could almost hear the sounds of the bullets whizzing around me once more. Wounded men hadn't screamed out when they were hit. They'd grunted. The cries would come later when the enormity of their pain sunk in."I made sure the main bad guy ~ the Boss ~ didn't get away. I think I wounded one guy. That was it; my contribution to the battle.""It was your plan that won the fight though, right?""Yes. I did what leaders are supposed to do, but that didn't mean I could save all my guys and gals.""You are very courageous," Brooke cuddled in. "You don't back down often, but you are not an ass about it. You are the least 'macho-asshole' macho-man I've ever met, and I'd like to see more of you," she purred."I'm already naked," I played naive. Brooke pushed me down and straddled my lap."I guess I'll just have to appreciate the naked you some more then," she chortled. Brooke took charge long enough for me enter her then we combined our efforts, her moving with her thighs and me with my hands on her hips, to engage in some serious love-making.This is not a political commentary, public personalities have been butchered in order to make the story light-hearted{4:45 am Friday, August 29th ~ 10 Days to go}"Hey," Brooke asked softly, "can I join?"I was halfway thru my clean up when she'd opened the shower stall door, but I had some time. "Sure. I'll wash your back if you wash mine," I offered.She gave me a sly grin as she stepped in and closed the door behind her. I signaled her to turn with her back to me (never a safe position), poured some liquid soap in my hands and began lathering her up."Did you think you could leave me with only a kiss," she said as she backed up against me."I thought you were asleep when I kissed you," I whispered into her ear."I was. You are such a romantic, I assumed you kissed me because that's what you always do. You have a light touch.""We were up late," I teased."You are up early," she let her left hand travel down between us until she could wrap her fingers around my cock."Being with you, it is hardly a surprise," I chuckled."Are you implying you like me?" she serpentined her body against mine."Me likey, me likey a whole bunch," I told her as I nibbled her ear. Brooke responded by pulling my phallus around like a clock arm until it was fixed between her thighs and rubbing up against her. We left it there a while, she rocking her hips back and forward while I soaped up her front the way I had lathered her back. After all, this was foreplay.This was kisses planted along her shoulders, neck, ears and, as I turned her head around, on her lips. Brooke was whining with need after our last French kiss, so I pushed my hips back and pressed her down with a hand on her mid-back. At the perfect angle, I let her slip me in."Ah, this is never going to get old," Brooke moaned. She punctuated her statement by rolling her hips back and forth. In the interlude, I cut off the water so it would cease to be a distraction. Then my hands went to her hips and the rhythm began. It was a slow steady wave-like motion.Brooke had one hand against the tiled wall while the other reached under to play, as I went in. This was an excellent symmetry we had developed.I pulled out suddenly."No," Brooke protested. She turned around to see me pull a condom from behind the shampoo and quickly apply it. Brooke giggled. "Thank you for that, but don't you think it is a little late in our night together?""Would you rather I went without?" I smiled."No," she sighed happily. "It is so you." I took that as a sign to slip back in. I felt her fingernails run over the condom as I pressed forward. This time around, I let Brooke do all the work. I placed my torso onto her back so I could worry her shoulders and neck (yes, I gave her a hickey) and fondled her breasts."No fair," she whimpered. "No fair, I wanted you to, cum first.""I'm working as fast as I can," I huffed. Her fingers were strumming furiously, I was picking up my pace, pounding her with growing ferocity, and her breath was coming in labored gasps."No!" she howled as her climax gripped her. She bucked up once, twice, then a third time, holding herself tightly against me."I'm cumming," I growled and I did. Brooke's groans became longer and lower. She wiggled her cute ass against me, urging out every spurt of my semen into the condom. As I was pulling out of Brooke, she stopped me."Wait, I want to try something," she told me. She turned around and went to her knees.Brooke rolled off the condom and made deep, meaningful eye contact before tilting her head back and draining the contents of my condom down her throat. Oh, that was so sexy."Yummy," she gulped down my seed."Wow, that was so, unforgettable," I stroked her cheek."I've been reading some porn and wanted to try, oh, it has an aftertaste of spermicide. At least I think that is what it is," she snickered."I wouldn't know," I shrugged."Let me find out," she gave me more of that sultry eye-contact. She put her hand around my turgid phallus, stuck out her tongue then slipped it past her lips."No," it was my turn to moan. She was getting me hard again and I had a date I couldn't be late for. Maybe. The moment her gag reflex kicked in, I pulled her up into a kiss. My hands cupped each ass cheek, I raised her over and impaled her in one rapid motion. Face to face, I began bouncing her hard and deep.{8:00 am}I wasn't late, but it was a close thing. I had arrived with three minutes to spare, only to find Hana and Libra waiting for me at Amy's Bread on 9th Avenue. Over some coffee and scones we soaked up the city's morning ambience. I was in my biker clothes with my bike locked up within sight of the counter."So," Libra started off after the initial hugs and kisses (Hana on the lips, Libra on the cheek, no titty snuggle for me at the moment), "how was dinner with Brooke last night?"I didn't believe Brooke had given anyone any details in the period between since we'd had our last round of high octane love-making at one a.m. and before I grabbed my shower, or the two quickies in the shower, or feeling her up at the door. I had kissed her before leaving and she had been out like a light, naked and curled up with my pillow while resting her weary head on the other one. I had whispered a farewell to Casper, but not looked in. After that, I had biked over to Havenstone for my six o'clock firearm's practice.There, I had picked up my current minder, Juanita Leya Antonio Garza. She was a mocha-skinned Dominican, twenty-nine years old and a brand-spanking new member of the Isharan House Guard. She came to me by way of Havenstone's Buenos Aires' Acquisitions department. Juanita had earned her spot as my guardian by qualifying for that office's Rapid Response Team. (She had been good enough to qualify for that team's lead. Since there were not enough Security Detail (SD's) to staff all the satellite offices, the offices made do with teams trained by the SD as part of their normal career training.)She had spent the past week as part of an ad-hoc training program addressing how to bodyguard from on top a bicycle. (The SD had actually been planning this since I had been kidnapped.) Juanita had been identified by Buffy and Halen as a Runner to be brought into House Ishara and she had a seal of approval from both Buffy and Rachel as a bodyguard, so I was more than willing to put up with an aggressive road buddy."Entertaining," I grinned. "Definitely something we are going to have to work on together next time.""Next time?" Hana regarded me studiously. "Was last night that good?""We are not going to go there, Hana. I'm doing my best within my limited Code of Sexual Misconduct. I'm trying to be discreet.""Hana," Libra added her voice, "when you first met Cáel, he was simultaneously dating me and Brooke. At the same time he was also seeing that police officer,""Nikita," I clarified, "and we are keeping it at the 'strictly friends' level right now.""I was hoping to have something more than just a part-time husband," Hana stated softly. Hana wasn't whining. She was testing our boundaries, for the long term control of my being. After all, wasn't that what marriage was all about?"At this point in my life, I'm not that guy," I pushed back. Most of the women I'd been with hadn't been happy about sharing my attentions, often violently so. Those who did found ways to emotionally blackmail me into spending more time with them. Up until now, that had never worked."When I saw you with  Annela, I realized that you are much more than some sort of playboy," Hana countered."I'm learning to like kids," I shrugged happily. "I never thought I would, quite frankly. I wasn't called 'Captain Condom' for nothing.""I'm not on birth control," Hana enlightened me. Oh shit!"Good thing we are getting married," I joked feebly. "So, does  Annela want a baby brother, or sister?""Would there be a problem with a boy?" Libra asked."Not anymore," I guaranteed them both. "I couldn't,""Couldn't?" Hana requested what I had let slip."What used to happen to Amazon boys?" Libra pressed."Not something that I feel at liberty to discuss," I hedged."That doesn't sound good," Libra mused."Would our child be at risk if something happened to you?" Hana worried."No," I reached over and squeezed her hand. "There are plenty of people that know how I feel and wouldn't let anything happen to my children," I didn't quite lie. Honestly I had never talked over such things, even with Buffy. Would my sons be okay? Would my daughters?I needed to reexamine my future plans, which is to say I needed a plan."So how would we deal with your grandfather?" Hana redirected my thoughts."Oh," I had been worried about my Amazons, not my family."I will find a way to deal with Alal," I promised her. What a bold-faced lie. I hadn't a clue how to counter the man yet. I was still playing catch up with several thousand years of what he had already accomplished, much less plumbed the depths of his future conspiracies."You big liar," Hana smiled warmly. "That man has your number, even though you don't see it yet. We will have to work on something together.""I'll help," Libra offered. "That guy weirded me out.""He did?" I looked her way. I'd been good at avoiding ogling her cleavage for Hana's sake. "I wish I could clarify how I feel about him.""That man is evil," Hana insisted. "Don't you see that?""It isn't that simple for me," I shook my head. "It is, I can get inside his head and figure out what motivates him, and sometimes it is scary. In a way, he's lost faith in humanity. His friends have all long since died and he has carried on alone. I get the bizarre sense he is even looking forward to having something he's never had before, a family.""What about your, umm, aunts?" Libra challenged me."They don't count because he," I couldn't say 'made them in a lab'. "He never knew them as children, only after the fact and they have always lived in his shadow and under his control. This time, with me, us, things can be different.""He doesn't deserve a family in my book," Hana shook her head. "Not my family."I had to think about Katrina and Aya. How different was Katrina, who purposely sacrificed Aya to achieve her long term goals of screwing over the Seven Pillars of Heaven? Aya would bear a permanent scar of that betrayal, and Katrina had an ironclad faith I would save us both, a faith I didn't have in myself. I liked Katrina and even trusted her somewhat. Could I afford to feel the same way about Grandpa Cáel?"Hana, I'm not looking to give you a sane reason for dumping me, but my family is more than a little fucked up," I began. "I have to face the fact that right now, I really can't stop Alal from doing what he wants. That doesn't mean I accept the situation, yet it is what it is. When I have a chance at putting him away, I'll take it and that decision goes beyond my family. He needs to be stopped. As you said 'he's evil'.""Will you let us help you?" Libra inquired. 'Yeah right, what can you do versus a 5000 year old criminal mastermind' wasn't the appropriate thing to say. The truth rarely is."What would you suggest?" I did say. "Considering the resource gulf between what we can bring to bear versus his legions of followers and unspeakable power, what chances do the three of us have?""Is that a concession, insult, or genuine inquiry?" Hana questioned."Genuine inquiry," I answered. "I hardly feel I know it all. And the more insight I can gather, the better my long-term chances are.""We can start by finding a way to get rid of my Irish 'minders'," Hana gave me a quirky grin. "They are very good at fitting seamlessly into the background, but I can spot them.""Keep them around for a while, because all we can accomplish right now is getting a few more we can't identify," I pointed out. "The Ghost Tigers?""Oh, they are out and about," Libra snorted."They stop by long enough in the morning to get my itinerary, then, I guess they are out there somewhere," Hana told me. "A few times they have acted on my behalf, so I know they are close by, and that people really are trying to kill me. But they work their way, and that includes not being seen with me, it seems.""They are assassins, so I guess I should have expected that," I shrugged. "Still, while they are on the job, you are safer than you realize. None of the others ~ groups ~ will bother you while they know those two are close by. It is two, right?""I've seen two. A young woman and an older man," she elaborated."They both come across as diligent sociopaths," Libra added. "I've never seen them emit a single emotion, and they don't like my sense of humor.""I'd rather have you two alive than have them chucking at your innate comedic talents, Libra," I smirked. "Besides, the things they find funny you might not appreciate.""Good point," Hana nodded. "Some of the Great Khan's people certainly have an odd sense of humor, things that don't translate over well."I had an alternative to telling what I knew about the Earth & Sky and why they were so grim: that they saw their father's lifetimes, their own and that of their children filled with warfare and struggle. They were geographically trapped between two of the world's greate

Summary:  It's early in the 2025 reporting season, but new trends in the restaurant and foodservice space are already emerging. 2024 was a difficult year and the industry is still adjusting—navigating the same pressures of inflation, labor costs, and economic shifts, plus some new challenges. Consumer habits continue to evolve, and technology is playing a bigger role than ever.  Today we're joined by Michael Halen, the Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence. At Bloomberg, Michael publishes company-specific and industry-focused research on everything from how new government policies will impact business to the shifting demographics that affect consumer behavior. Michael makes frequent appearances as a TV and radio guest and is the host of Bloomberg Intelligence's restaurant-focused podcast titled Choppin' It Up.  In this episode, Michael breaks down the biggest takeaways and predictions for 2025. As we enter the new year, what's setting the winners apart? Which trends have staying power, and what can last year's challenges tell us about the road ahead? And most importantly, what should restaurant leaders be looking out for to stay ahead of the curve?  Highlights:Michael's path to his role at Bloomberg (3:08)The winners and losers from the last few years (6:01)Regional differences in consumer behavior (7:53)Impacts of inflation on the restaurant industry (9:22)The role of strategic pricing (11:41)The role of AI and automation (16:12)Make America Healthy Again (18:30)Recent trends and what they say about the future (23:48) Links:Michael Halen on LinkedInBloomberg Intelligence LinkedInBloomberg Intelligence WebsitePodcast: Choppin' it Up by Bloomberg IntelligenceICR on LinkedIn ICR on XICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Kun je in Nederland nog je recht halen wanneer je tegenover de staat komt te staan? Je portemonnee en je postcode blijken hiervoor bepalend.Wie onvoldoende geld heeft om zelf een advocaat in te schakelen, is aangewezen op sociale advocaten. Maar dat blijkt een uitstervende beroepsgroep te zijn, vooral door onderbetaling en gebrek aan opvolging. De helft van deze advocaten gaat de komende jaren met pensioen, terwijl jonge aanwas nauwelijks te vinden is.Daarnaast bestaan er opvallende regionale verschillen. Wie in de Randstad woont, heeft veel meer kans een sociale advocaat te vinden dan bijvoorbeeld iemand in Groningen. Hoewel er in ongeveer de helft van de Nederlandse gemeenten sociaal raadslieden actief zijn, en er een juridisch loket bestaat, mogen deze hulpverleners alleen advies geven. Ze mogen geen officiële brieven opstellen of iemand begeleiden naar de rechtbank. Hiervoor verwijzen ze door naar sociale advocaten, die vaak al overbelast zijn of simpelweg niet meer in de regio beschikbaar.De jaarlijkse masterclass van Investico en De Groene Amsterdammer onderzocht dit probleem. Kees van den Bosch spreekt hierover met deelnemers Sahra Mohamed en Bobby Uilen en met hun begeleider Thomas Muntz.Lees het verhaal Het hele land door voor je burgerrecht in De Groene Amsterdammer.Productie: Kees van den Bosch.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

De kranten, nieuwsapps en nieuwssites staan elke dag vol met berichten die heftig zijn, die onzeker maken en die soms absurd klinken. Het gaat van oorlog, noodpakketten tot nucleaire paraplu en uitspraken vol vraagtekens van de verse Amerikaanse president Donald Trump. Hoe maak je van al dat nieuws satire? Podcast De Dag ging op bezoek bij de satirische website De Speld. Hoofdredacteur Jochem van den Berg vertelt dat deze crisistijd volop voer is voor satirici. Er is meer behoefte aan duiding en volgens van den Berg troost satire ook in onzekere tijden. Reageren? Mail naar dedag@nos.nl. Presentatie & montage: Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie & verslaggeving: Anouk Kantelberg & Judith van de Hulsbeek

Anadolu'nun Şifacı Kadınları'nı sunduğum programın bu haftaki konuğu Berfu Ergenekon. 1975 yılında Almanya'da doğan Berfu, Kocatepe Üniversitesi Kamu Yönetimi bölümünden mezun oldu. Bir süre bir holdingde yöneticilik yapan Berfu, hamile kaldıktan sonra bir süre çalışmadı. 30'lu yaşlarında senaryo yazmaya başlayan Berfu, ruhsal olarak arayışta olduğu bir dönemde rehberliyle tanıştı. Nero koçluk, human design, Temel kuantum alanı ve tarot eğitimleri alan Berfu, rüyalarında tarot açılımlarını görmesiyle, insanların tekamül yolculuklarına rehberlik sunan Kolektifte hal ve ahval adında bir kanal açtı. Halen senaryo yazarlığına devam eden Berfu'nun çalışmalarını ve paylaşımlarını https://www.instagram.com/kolektifte_hal_ve_ahval/?igsh=ZmEzbWwyOWtkMnJz# Instagram adresinden veya https://www.youtube.com/@Kolektiftehalveahval Youtube kanalından takip edebilirsiniz. Keyifli dinlemeler :)*****Mart Ayı AŞK Buluşması'nda buluşalım :)11 Mart Salı saat 21:00'de zoomdan gerçekleşecek buluşmada Sevgili Funda Yüksekdağ Arap ile somatik pratikler, ardından Sevgili feride Gürsoy ile Atalar Meditasyonu yapacağız. Bu buluşmalar kadın/erkek herkese açık. Buluşma kaydı, buluşma sonrası kayıt yaptıran herkesle paylaşılacak. Canlı katılamazsan bile kayıttan yapabileceksin. Buluşmanın detaylarına ve kayıt formuna aşağıdaki linkten ulaşabilirsin.https://forms.gle/eTZjdi8TjAQNARK1A*****Anadolu'nun Şifacı Kadınları'nı Desteklemek İster Misin? :)Hiçbir maddi destek almadan 5 yıldır gönüllü sürdürdüğüm bu programın içeriğini beğeniyor ve hayatına bir katkı sunduğuna inanıyorsan, beni ve programı maddi olarak da desteklemek istersen, https://kreosus.com/ask üzerinden ister aylık, ister tek seferlik katkı sunabilirsin :)*****Artık Anadolu'nun Şifacı Kadınları'nın Whatsapp Grubu var :)https://chat.whatsapp.com/D29r8vCHBN6ARYI6UTJtYpDuyuruları, geri bildirimleri paylaştığımız bu alanda olmak istersen, yukarıdaki linkten gruba dahil olabilirsin.*****Yazılarımı ve yolculuklarımı takip etmek istersen; https://www.instagram.com/didemmollaoglu/*****Anadolu'nun Şifacı Kadınları'nı aynı zamanda Spotify ve Apple Music'den podcast olarak dinleyebilirsin. https://open.spotify.com/show/312t5k7BqvGSv7c9l88Y6Z https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/anadolunun-şifacı-kadınları/id1519077215*****Ben Kimim? 2016'da tüm eşyalarını satarak çıktığı yolculukta henüz kendine doğru bir yolculukta olduğunu bilmiyordu. Ta ki yuvasından binlerce kilometre uzaklıkta Anadolu onu çağırana kadar. Yuvasına dönüşüyle birlikte kendi şifa yolculuğu başladı. Çünkü bir ağacın yeşermesi için önce köklerinin iyileşmesi gerektiğini biliyordu ve kökleri bu kadim topraklardaydı. Çıktığı bu yolculukta Maya Şamanizmden yogaya, yogadan tasavvufa uzanan farklı ilimlerin peşinden gitti, birçok eğitim aldı. Anadolu'nun Şifacı Kadınları'nı konuk ettiği bir podcast yapan Didem kendi deyimiyle Aşk'ı arayan bir aciz kul, yolcu. ***** Light Of Daytime by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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Send us a textOn this episode of Give an Ovation, Zack Oates welcomes Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and host of Chopping It Up. Michael shares his insights on industry trends, value perception, and the impact of inflation on restaurant profitability. He discusses how brands like Texas Roadhouse and Wingstop are winning by delivering strong guest experiences. From operational excellence to marketing strategies, Michael breaks down what restaurants must focus on to stay competitive in 2025.Zack and Michael discuss:The role of a restaurant analyst and industry forecastingWhich brands are thriving vs. struggling post-pandemicWhy value perception goes beyond just priceHow operational excellence drives guest experienceThe importance of consistency in restaurant successFollow Michael Halen:LinkedIn: Mike HalenTwitter: @mikehalenChopping It Up Podcast: Listen HereThanks, Michael!

Alison Ver Halen majored in English and Psychology without realizing she was obtaining the perfect degree for content marketing. It wasn't until a few years after she graduated, when a family friend asked her to write blog posts for his law firm, that she realized she could make money doing what she loves. Fast forward to today, and Alison is still writing blog posts, as well as website landing pages and emails. She also integrates SEO and marketing strategy into the content she writes to give her clients the best chance of attracting, engaging, and converting their ideal clients.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to transform your passion for writing into a successful business.Alison and I discuss:How Alison stumbled into content marketing as a career [01:54]The importance of talking about your passion [02:05]Finding your community and networking effectively [03:38]The evolution of Alison's business model [06:01]The significance of SEO and marketing strategy in content creation [09:11]How to track what works and what doesn't in your business [10:31]The role of consistent content creation in building trust [13:00]Tips for professionals struggling with content creation [14:54]The importance of distribution channels for your content [16:21]Alison's approach to leveraging YouTube and podcasts [18:00]Learn more about Alison at:https://avwritingservices.com/https://www.youtube.com/@alisonverhalencontentmarketerhttps://www.amazon.com/Content-Marketing-Made-Alison-Halen-ebook/dp/B09YL7K6XY/ref=sr_1_9Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community Subscribe for exclusive strategy advice from our podcast guests – transform your path to success with just one click!

In a recent Restaurant Report podcast episode, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Michael Halen shared insights on restaurant industry trends, highlighting AI integration at companies like Chipotle, management changes at major chains, and Chili's remarkable 31.4% same-store sales growth under Kevin Hochman's leadership. Halen discussed Shake Shack's new kitchen innovation lab aimed at improving drive-thru efficiency, the healthy eating category's continued growth driven by Gen Z preferences, and predicted increased deal-making activity for 2025 as restaurant operations focus on fundamentals first, followed by effective marketing strategies.~This episode is sponsored by: Gusto → https://gusto.pxf.io/PBN#1 rated HR platform for payroll, benefits, and moreWith Gusto's easy-to-use platform, you can empower your people and push your business forward. RestaurantInnovation #FoodServiceTrends #RestaurantTechGet Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

EPISODE #110 - Fan Halen is the biggest Van Halen tribute band touring the United States today. Loud Dave caught up with the entire band backstage at their Long Island gig on the eve of Eddie Van Halen's 70th birthday. He interviewed each member about their role in the band and the detail they put into their performance. A VH News segment and a full mailbag complete this February 2025 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textWant to write blog content that ranks on Google and keeps readers engaged? In this video, we chat with content marketing expert Allison Verhalen about balancing SEO and engaging writing. Learn blogging best practices, keyword strategies, and how to drive more traffic to your website.

Sanat eleştirmeni de sanatçı mıdır? Bugün sanat eleştirmeniyle tanışıyoruz. Kendisini “sanat eleştirmeni ve çevirmen” olarak gören, “Sanatı, okunur hale getiriyorum. Yani bir dili başka bir dile çeviriyorum” diyen Ayşegül Sönmez anlatıyor. NEDEN AYŞEGÜL SÖNMEZ? İstanbul Üniversitesi İtalyan Dili ve Edebiyatı mezunu. Marmara Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi'nde master tezini Türk resminde Modernizme Rağmen Modern başlığında tamamladı. İlk sanat yazılarına Anons Plastik Sanatlar dergisinde başladı. Duygu Asena ile Kim ve Negatif dergilerinde çalıştı. Milliyet, Sabah, Radikal ve Cumhuriyet gazetelerinde köşe yazıları yazdı. AICA Uluslararası Sanat Eleştirmenliği Derneği Türkiye şubesinin başkanlığını yaptı. 2012 yılında kendi tam bağımsız kültür sanat medya organı uluslararası ENNC üyesi Sanatatak.Com'u kurdu. Sayısız eğitim programları, küratoryal müzik konseri, söyleşi ve sanat etkinlikleri düzenledi. Halen sanatatak.com'un genel yayın yönetmeni ve yazarı. Belçika'da HISK'de lisansüstü öğrencilere, İstanbul'da özel bir üniversitede on yıl aralıksız lisans öğrencilerine çağdaş sanat üzerine dersler verdi. Sonuncusu 2018 yılında olmak üzere, iki kere Uluslararası Kyoto Yarışması, felsefe dalında jüri üyesi oldu. Umut Burnundan Dolaşarak (Sanatatak Yayınları), Evdeki Konuşmalar (Baksı Müzesi Yayınları), Haksız Tahrik (Alef Yayınevi) kitaplarının editörlüğünü yaptı. “Ben Ayşegül Sönmez Çağın İçinde”yi (Sanatatak Yayınları) Fransız filozof Michel Maffesoli'nin yazdığı önsözüyle 2017 yılında yayınladı. 2020 yılında Toy Tiyatro için yazdığı Take a Message to Mary isimli tiyatro oyunuyla Kültür Bakanlığı desteğini kazandı. Youtube'da İşsanat kanalında Türkiye İş Bankası Resim koleksiyonu üzerine inceleme yapan bir youtuber. “Son kitabı Çağdaş Sanat Var Mı?” 2022 Kasım ayında Everest yayınlarından yayınlandı. “Müzede Gör” serisinin ilk kitabı 2024 yılında İş Bankası Resim Heykel Müzesi tarafından yayınlandı. NEDEN HERKESE SANAT? Uzak durduğumuz sanat dallarının seyircisi olmayı öğreniyoruz. Nacide Berber uzmanlara soruyor, Cengiz Saral yayına hazırlıyor. Herkese Sanat Cumartesi 12.30'da, Pazar 18.30'da NTVRadyo'da. Radyoda kaçıranlar ve tekrar dinlemek isteyenler için programın tüm kayıtları ntvradyo.com.tr adresinde ve podcast platformlarında.

Sanat eleştirmeni de sanatçı mıdır? Bugün sanat eleştirmeniyle tanışıyoruz. Kendisini “sanat eleştirmeni ve çevirmen” olarak gören, “Sanatı, okunur hale getiriyorum. Yani bir dili başka bir dile çeviriyorum” diyen Ayşegül Sönmez anlatıyor. NEDEN AYŞEGÜL SÖNMEZ? İstanbul Üniversitesi İtalyan Dili ve Edebiyatı mezunu. Marmara Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi'nde master tezini Türk resminde Modernizme Rağmen Modern başlığında tamamladı. İlk sanat yazılarına Anons Plastik Sanatlar dergisinde başladı. Duygu Asena ile Kim ve Negatif dergilerinde çalıştı. Milliyet, Sabah, Radikal ve Cumhuriyet gazetelerinde köşe yazıları yazdı. AICA Uluslararası Sanat Eleştirmenliği Derneği Türkiye şubesinin başkanlığını yaptı. 2012 yılında kendi tam bağımsız kültür sanat medya organı uluslararası ENNC üyesi Sanatatak.Com'u kurdu. Sayısız eğitim programları, küratoryal müzik konseri, söyleşi ve sanat etkinlikleri düzenledi. Halen sanatatak.com'un genel yayın yönetmeni ve yazarı. Belçika'da HISK'de lisansüstü öğrencilere, İstanbul'da özel bir üniversitede on yıl aralıksız lisans öğrencilerine çağdaş sanat üzerine dersler verdi. Sonuncusu 2018 yılında olmak üzere, iki kere Uluslararası Kyoto Yarışması, felsefe dalında jüri üyesi oldu. Umut Burnundan Dolaşarak (Sanatatak Yayınları), Evdeki Konuşmalar (Baksı Müzesi Yayınları), Haksız Tahrik (Alef Yayınevi) kitaplarının editörlüğünü yaptı. “Ben Ayşegül Sönmez Çağın İçinde”yi (Sanatatak Yayınları) Fransız filozof Michel Maffesoli'nin yazdığı önsözüyle 2017 yılında yayınladı. 2020 yılında Toy Tiyatro için yazdığı Take a Message to Mary isimli tiyatro oyunuyla Kültür Bakanlığı desteğini kazandı. Youtube'da İşsanat kanalında Türkiye İş Bankası Resim koleksiyonu üzerine inceleme yapan bir youtuber. “Son kitabı Çağdaş Sanat Var Mı?” 2022 Kasım ayında Everest yayınlarından yayınlandı. “Müzede Gör” serisinin ilk kitabı 2024 yılında İş Bankası Resim Heykel Müzesi tarafından yayınlandı. NEDEN HERKESE SANAT? Uzak durduğumuz sanat dallarının seyircisi olmayı öğreniyoruz. Nacide Berber uzmanlara soruyor, Cengiz Saral yayına hazırlıyor. Herkese Sanat Cumartesi 12.30'da, Pazar 18.30'da NTVRadyo'da. Radyoda kaçıranlar ve tekrar dinlemek isteyenler için programın tüm kayıtları ntvradyo.com.tr adresinde ve podcast platformlarında. #herkesesanat #ntvradyo #sanateleştirmeni #ayşegülsönmez

Guest: Nick Kokonas, co-founder of the Alinea Group and former CEO of TockAs of October 1, 2024, Nick Kokonas is no longer an owner of the Alinea restaurant group, which he co-founded and ran for almost 20 years. When he bought a vineyard in Napa Valley prior to the exit, one of his sons remarked, “He's given up. Time to go out to pasture.”Nick admits that the work ahead of him is “not the same” as the high-pressure world of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago. But he's started working with the magician Nate Staniforth on a new restaurant concept that will present diners with illusions and surprises over the course of a two-hour experience. “If you want to feel wonder and feel childlike again, go see a magician,” Nick says. “[But] there's so much bad cultural baggage ... what we wanted to do was create an experience that is not really about magic.”Chapters:(02:29) - Celebrity restauranteurs (07:14) - The next act (12:30) - Buying the vineyard (15:37) - Fear is motivating (17:59) - Opening night (22:03) - Tongue cancer (27:56) - “OK, let's fix this” (31:10) - Selling experience (38:32) - The table plate (42:40) - Feeling full (44:14) - Next Restaurant and Tock (49:33) - Being still (51:19) - Nate Staniforth's lottery illusion (56:57) - The magic restaurant (01:02:29) - Being misunderstood (01:07:44) - Working via email (01:11:43) - “Enemies” (01:18:23) - Who Nick is hiring and what “grit” means to him Mentioned in this episode: Mike Gamson, Shaquille O'Neal, Jeff Kaplan, Steve Bernacki, Robin Anil, Grant Achatz, OpenTable, American Express, The Big Lebowski, The New York Times, eGullet, Gourmet Magazine, Roger Ebert, Eddie van Halen, Goodfellas, The Devil Wears Prada, Batman, the Chicago Bears, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Bavette's and Brendan Sodikoff, Pablo Picasso, Chef's Table, Google, Brian Fitzpatrick, Finding Real Magic, David Blaine, Mark Cuban, Mark Caro, Chicago Magazine, John Mariani, Cat Cora, Homaro Cantu, Dave Portnoy, Pete Wells, and Eric Asimov.Links:Connect with NickTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Halen Mattison and Luke Neise are co-founders at General Galactic. General Galactic is a seed-stage e-fuels startup out of El Segundo in the Los Angeles area that converts captured CO₂ into synthetic fuels, starting with natural gas. They claim that their end product is a carbon-neutral drop-in replacement for natural gas that can run in all of today's vast gas infrastructure. In their view, any company or country can in theory become a gas producer. The two founders met at Stanford and went on to early careers in aerospace, Halen at SpaceX and Luke at Varda Space Industries. As they'll share, the vision for General Galactic was ultimately inspired by technologies that are used in space today, which they felt could help solve the energy transition here on Earth.In this episode, we cover: [1:43] The origin of the name General Galactic (GG)[3:07] Halen and Luke's backgrounds[7:00] An overview of GG[8:14] How GG's technology leverages existing infrastructure[14:15] GG and its connection to SAF[16:55] How GG chose to focus on natural gas[19:18] Differences between CNG and RNG[22:44] An overview of LNG[26:06] The Jones Act and its impact on fuel transportation[28:14] GG's drop-in replacement and its economic implications[31:02] The footprint of GG's “Genesis modules”[34:49] The importance of location for GG's hardware[38:05] Addressing methane emissions concerns[40:19] GG's technology readiness and commercialization pathways[42:11] GG's business model and go-to-market strategy[45:12] GG's financing to date[49:20] Who GG wants to connect withAdditional Resources:Our World in Data - Energy MixEstimates of Methane Emissions by Segment in the United States*The claims made in this episode are based on current research and theoretical models. Real-world impact will depend on factors like scalability, infrastructure readiness, and policy support. We encourage listeners to stay curious, explore further resources, and engage in the evolving conversation around these solutions.Episode recorded on Nov 7, 2024 (Published on Jan 30, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Wat zit er in De 7 vandaag?Ons land krijgt uitstel om een begroting in te dienen bij Europa tot in april, maar wel onder strenge voorwaarden. Hoe haalbaar is die deadline?'De strengere geluidsnormen voor Brussels Airport die vorig jaar zijn vastgelegd, zijn niet realistisch'. Dat zegt CEO Arnaud Feist. Nieuwe, stillere vliegtuigen laten op zich wachten.En vandaag is de vuurdoop voor Bernard Gustin als nieuwe CEO van stroomnetbeheerder Elia. Wat zijn zijn grootste uitdagingen, na een rampjaar op de beurs voor de Bel 20'er? Host: Bert RymenProductie: Lara Droessaert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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De eerste Pantelic Podcast van 2025! Met een nieuwe rolverdeling! Jan pakt de rol als host op en we hebben een nieuwe aanwinst: Wessel Kroon. Bart completeert het drietal en samen bespreken ze alles wat er rond ons mooie cluppie speelt. Zo gaat het onder meer over de oefenwedstrijd tegen Stuttgart, de interesse van Ajax in buitenspeler Raúl Moro van Valladolid, uitgaande transfers, de start van de tweede seizoenshelft en de ontwikkelingen in de jeugdopleiding. Genoeg te bespreken in ieder geval. We zijn blij om weer terug te zijn!(0:00) Intro(9:17) Ajax oefent tegen Stuttgart(21:25) Komt Raúl Moro naar Ajax?(32:35) Uitgaande transfers en contractverleningen(46:27) Veranderingen in de staf(49:32) Het Pantelic Plakboek(53:37) RKC en de komende maand(59:59) Jong Ajax wil Thomas Duivenvoorden toevoegen als assistent(01:02:13) Wat valt Wessel op in de jeugd?(01:10:55) Istruzioni per FarioliIn de podcast verwijzen Jan, Bart en Wessel naar:De Kerstspecial met Marijn Beuker en Rik Verhage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JTWd9tq6mzyjKeGDVA1oS?si=21d0284f778d4572 of https://youtu.be/w-DDsMxWwyo?si=U1qrT3Qke9mK0EbmZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Het is tijd om ons mentaal voor te bereiden op een oorlog”, zei Navobaas Mark Rutte vorige week. En minister van Binnenlandse Zaken Annelies Verlinden lanceerde afgelopen weekend een campagne rond “weerbaarheid”, waarin onder meer een noodpakket wordt aangeraden aan de burgers. Moeten we echt een noodpakket in huis halen? Of is dit vooral een boodschap aan beleidsmakers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow-up Re #669 → 'Belgische' satellieten die de zon gaan bestuderen, zijn gelanceerd voor nauwkeurigste formatievlucht ooit & Belgische Proba-3 satellieten, die totale zonsverduistering simuleren, gelanceerd & de selfie-satelliet van Mark Rober Re #602 → Maarten test een SpeedComfort (€112 bij Coolblue) Re #591 → Artemis II wederom vertraagd & Alweer uitstel voor bemande NASA-missies naar de maan Re #679 → Netflix voert Belgische streamingmarkt aan, grote verschillen tussen gewesten Onderwerpen Crisis bij Samsung: maakt ’slechts’ 6.1 miljard euro winst in Q3, maar heel veel verschillende producten. Oprichter Lee Byung-Chul is ooit begonnen als verkoper van droge vis. Snel geld verdienen: dropshippen bij de Avondshow, veel klachten bij Consumentenbond over dropshippers & dropshippers lappen regels aan hun laars, stapje erger: F-game Tips Maarten: Central Intelligence Toon: Tiny Awards Ruurd: Upfront marathon schema

Lukt het PSV de goede serie wedstrijden de laatste weken te bekronen met een plek in de tussenronde van de Champions League? Dat is de vraag vanavond in Guingamp, waar PSV tegen Stade Brest speelt. De Eindhovense ploeg wordt door de Fransen in de favorietenrol geduwd. In de AD Voetbalpodcast blikt Etienne Verhoeff vooruit op het duel met Rik Elfrink. ,,Toen Ajax het zo goed deed in de Champions League riep iedereen dat Ajax de eredivisie was ontgroeid. Het is altijd een momentopname'', vertelt Elfrink in de podcast. ,,Je moet blijven leveren in wedstrijden. Maar PSV is wel aan haar stand verplicht de tussenronde in de Champions League te halen vind ik.'' De eredivisie krijgt een nieuwe naamgever: de Vriendenloterij Eredivisie. ,,Ik ben nostalgisch en denk gelijk aan de PTT Telecompetitie. De Vriendenloterij Eredivisie bekt nog niet lekker. Daarentegen is Keuken Kampioen Divisie wel lekker ingeburgerd.'' Beluister de hele AD Voetbalpodcast nu via AD.nl, de AD App of jouw favoriete podcastplatform.Support the show: https://krant.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selam fularsızlar. Bugün birtakım uzak mesafe arkadaşlık hikayeleri var ve çıkarmanız gereken hiçbir ders yok, ne güzel rahat olun.Konular:(00:04) "Halen bazen hiç konuşmayız" -Ron Swanson(02:09) Nişan olmayan nişan(05:35) Devremülk yaşam(08:28) Psikopat arkadaş(15:07) Patreon teşekkürleri------- Podbee Sunar -------Bu podcast, Hiwell hakkında reklam içerir .Pod50 kodumuzla Hiwell'de ilk seansınızda geçerli %50 indirimi kullanmak için Hiwell'i şimdi indirin. .1500'ü aşkın uzman klinik psikolog arasından size en uygun olanlarla terapi yolculuğunuza kolaylıkla başlayın.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 10th Publish Date:  October 10th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, October 10th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Eddie van Halen. ***10.10.24 – BIRTHDAY – EDDIE VAN HALEN*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      Sushi Restaurant, Italian Bakery, Sister Restaurant to Open in Avenue East Cobb 2.      Cobb Police Department Celebrates 100 Years 3.      New Whitlock Kroger Gaming Machines Spark Backlash   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on kombucha.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Sushi Restaurant, Italian Bakery, Sister Restaurant to Open in Avenue East Cobb Avenue East Cobb is set to welcome five new businesses, including Italian bakery Giulia, its sister restaurant Luga, and Tenku Sushi Elevation, along with retail stores Boll & Branch and Nic + Zoe. Giulia, known for pastries and coffee, and Luga, offering Italian cuisine, will open in spring 2025. Tenku Sushi Elevation, featuring signature rolls and a rooftop bar, will debut in summer 2025. Boll & Branch, a luxury bedding store, opens this winter, while fashion retailer Nic + Zoe aims for a holiday opening. These additions bring the mall's occupancy to 96%, up from 75% in 2021. STORY 2:  Cobb Police Department Celebrates 100 Years The Cobb County Police Department, originating as road and bridge inspectors in the early 1900s, has grown significantly since its inception. Initially employing two officers for traffic control in 1924, the department expanded due to public demand for law enforcement against vagrants and lawbreakers. Now, it boasts 650 members serving over 770,000 residents, a major sports team, and a large university. Celebrating its centennial, the department received a proclamation from Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, acknowledging its professional service. Key milestones include the first police vehicle in 1929, moonshine busts in the 1940s, and the formation of a SWAT team in 1977. The department honors six officers who died in the line of duty, highlighting their sacrifices and the character of its members. STORY 3:  New Whitlock Kroger Gaming Machines Spark Backlash The installation of gaming machines at the Whitlock Avenue Kroger in Marietta has sparked controversy among residents. Former Councilman Johnny Sinclair's video of the machines, which dispense prizes like gift cards, ignited backlash, with many comparing the store to a gas station. While Kroger claims the machines support Georgia's HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K Program, residents like Cobb GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs and Councilman Johnny Walker criticize the decision, fearing it will attract a negative crowd and detract from the store's image. The city is investigating if the machines require additional licensing, and many residents express a preference for shopping at Publix instead. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Statewide Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Oct. 19 The Georgia deer hunting firearms season starts on October 19 and runs through January 2025. The season promises high hunter success, with a record number of mature bucks being harvested. Nearly 180,000 hunters took about 240,000 deer last season, supporting a healthy deer population. The Hunters for the Hungry Program is expanding to provide quality protein to families in need. Public hunting is available on nearly one million acres, though some areas are affected by Hurricane Helene. Hunters can use specific firearms and must adhere to harvest limits. All deer must be reported within 24 hours, and hunters are urged to help prevent Chronic Wasting Disease. For more details, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com. STORY 5:  Mount Paran Students Amass a Record 91% AP Exam Pass Rate Mount Paran Christian School achieved a 91% pass rate on 398 AP exams taken by students last spring, marking a record high. Eighty-one students and recent graduates earned AP Scholar Awards, reflecting their success. The school has consistently maintained an 81% or higher pass rate over the past five years. Seven subjects, including AP Human Geography and AP Spanish Language, had 100% pass rates. MPCS was named to the 2024 AP School Gold Honor Roll and received the AP Access Award for broadening student participation. AP courses enhance college readiness, with students often earning college credits and accelerating their graduation paths. We'll be back in a moment    Break: Ingles Markets (Night Snacking) 4   And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on kombucha.   ***LEAH INTERVIEW***INGLES 4 KOMBUCHA (INTERVIEW)***   We'll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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