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Part 1 of this essay was published by rediff.com at https://www.rediff.com/news/column/rajeev-srinivasan-trumps-huge-venezuela-gamble/20260114.htmPart 2 of this essay was published by rediff.com at https://www.rediff.com/news/column/rajeev-srinivasan-was-maduros-capture-a-warning-shot-to-china/20260124.htmIt is hard to judge whether the US regime-change operation in Venezuela is a stroke of genius or an act of pure recklessness. This is completely orthogonal to the questions of morality and legality involved in such, well, coups, to put it bluntly. The real issue at hand is twofold: why did they do it? And what is the long-term fallout from it?I consider several perspectives below: the moral/legal angle, the alleged oil bonanza, the alleged drug trafficking, geo-politics and geo-economics. In sum, I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure may not be an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness. To someone like me who is deeply supportive of the US (especially in opposition to China, the G2 condominium notwithstanding), this is a disheartening conclusion.The morality and legality angleLet us summarily dispose of the entire morality-legality question. At the end of the day, international relations, despite flowery marketing language, is essentially Chanakyan matsya-nyaya, i.e. the big fish eat the little fish, the law of the jungle. Might is right, and that's just the way realpolitik is, let us accept that and move on. The United Nations and the so-called ‘liberal rules-based international order' are syntactic sugar hiding this bitter fact of life. There are a few implications for the little or medium-sized fish: deter the big fish. 1. Bulk up, build up your military and economic strength, including your ability to produce lots of military hardware, 2. Build your economic leverage, so that you are an indispensable trading partner nobody can afford to alienate, 3. Build a nuclear arsenal.This last is significant. Let us consider all the recent (and near-future) invasions by big fish. Iraq. Libya. Iran. Panama. Vietnam. Afghanistan. Ukraine. And soon, alas, Taiwan. Ok, I may have missed some here, but none of them have nukes. If you have working nuclear weapons, and the means to deliver them (such as nuclear-capable missiles, submarines lurking in the ocean depths with nuclear warheads), then it is risky for the invading big fish. No big fish likes body bags, and they certainly don't like mushroom clouds over their cities.In addition, there was the stunning silence from the European Union and Britain, which have been moralizing to everybody about how wicked it was for Russia to invade Ukraine. No clutching pearls this time, eh, Eurocrats in Brussels? In fact, EU leaders were positively ecstatic about Trump's intervention in Venezuela. It is indeed the end of the European century.Ditto with the United Nations, which, by the way, is pretty much on its last legs so far as I can tell: on 7th January President Trump exited 31 UN agencies and a grand total of 66 multilateral entities.This of course hurts the UN's budget, not to mention its relevance.In January the US will formally exit the Paris Climate Agreement and the WHO, and it has already exited the UNHRC, UNESCO, and UNRWA. The newly announced exits include the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the UN Women's Fund, the UN Population Fund, the International Solar Alliance, the International Renewable Energy Alliance, and so on.All this fits in with the ‘Fortress America' part of the National Security Strategy, which I wrote about at some length recently. In my opinion, it is not in the US' long-term interests. The post-WW II “liberal, rules-based international order” with America as its center was good for the US, and its precipitous end will erode pre-eminence, Manifest Destiny notwithstanding. The problem is that the dollar, sanctions, SWIFT and US Treasury debt are losing their clout. Pax Americana too.Summary: Nobody is bothered about morality or legality.The oil colony: is it for real?It could be argued that the unabashed Trump statements about Venezuela's oil are exactly like the British and other European colonization of many lands in the 19th century. It can be summarized as: “we have the guns, we're going to take your butter”. That may well be true, although it is not discussed in genteel circles, where they pretend the Euros were on an, um… civilizing mission.Trump, to his credit, makes no bones about it: he says in so many words that he will henceforth consider Venezuela's oil to be his, and that it will be used for the benefit of both Venezuelans and Americans. To be honest, there is some rationale behind this: the infamous Resource Curse, where resource-rich countries end up with the riches being grabbed by both foreigners and kleptocratic local elites, and miserable citizens get virtually nothing.I am not quite sure how Arab OPEC countries managed to keep their money, and spend it on their own nationals: possibly because their populations were low, and they were used to authoritarian rulers anyway. The same with Norway. But the Resource Curse is a fairly universal phenomenon. I bet the global money managers are laughing all the way to the bank.When I first went to the US in the late 1970s, I had a graduate student friend, a woman from Venezuela. She was there on a generous scholarship funded by oil revenues, just like the Iranians who had studied with me in India. At least some of the money was going to actual citizens, and wasn't disappearing into tax havens. I guess socialism did Venezuela in over decades, as we have seen in West Bengal and Kerala.The country's finances are an absolute mess, through years of economic collapse, US sanctions, and a sovereign default in 2017. There are enormous debts owed by Venezuela to foreign investors, add up to more than $150 billion, or twice GDP; this includes interest, penalties for default, and arbitration awards for the expropriation (nationalization) of oil infrastructure. Venezuelan assets abroad (e.g. the CITGO oil retailer) are at risk.So far as I can tell, the country owes the following:* Bond default in 2017 (sovereign and state oil company PDVSA bonds): face value $60 billion, now up to $100 billion with accrued interest and penalties. Owed mostly to international asset managers such as Fidelity, Greylock, T Rowe Price (often US based)* Oil-backed loans of about $15 billion, to be paid off in oil shipments (China and Russia)* Arbitration awards often based on nationalization/expropriation of (especially oil-related) assets: around $30 billion (US and Canada based creditors such as ConocoPhillips and Crystallex owed around $8-10 billion)This means there's a lot of issues that needs to be settled before Venezuela becomes a normal and substantial player in the world oil market. Besides, despite the exertions of Chevron, an American oil major that still has operations in Venezuela, I don't think it will be easy to ramp up production there, which has collapsed due to a variety of factors, including the non-availability of naphtha to make the very viscous, heavy crude from the Orinoco Belt more easily transportable.It is said, however, that a number of US refineries can indeed handle this heavy crude (incidentally Indian refineries such as Reliance's Jamnagar can as well) and so, over time, the oil will begin to flow, although it is going to cost quite a bit to get there. Their production was of the order of 3.5 million barrels per day in the 2010s, but it has fallen to about 1.1 million barrels now, as the result of infrastructure decay, mismanagement, corruption, and US sanctions.I have read estimates that it might take as much as $180 billion in investments over the next 10-15 years to bring Venezuela back online at scale. This means that any dreams of the US tapping Venezuela's vast oil reserves any time soon are unrealistic. Besides, that could lead to an oil glut, depressing global prices even below the current $50-60 levels, which has the side effect of making America's own shale-based oil production unviable.There is one good outcome, though: for neighboring Guyana. Venezuela had been threatening to go to war over Guyana's oil fields. Given that Guyana has a large Indian origin population, I am glad that at least some diaspora people are becoming oil rich. But then again, Trump may feel free to claim their oil too, who knows?All this suggests that, despite all the talk of seizing the largest oil reserves in the world, this is not the real reason behind the regime change.Summary: The oil issue is overblown, and nothing dramatic will happen short-term.What about the drug-running?There was a lot of noise about how Venezuelan gangs pushing drugs in the US was a major threat, and how that needs to be taken care of. However, on closer scrutiny, Venezuela is not a major producer of cocaine (production is almost entirely in Colombia, with smaller amounts from Peru and Bolivia). It serves as a minor transit country for some cocaine, mostly headed to Europe or the Caribbean rather than directly to the streets of America.Data from the UNODC (UN Office on Drugs and Crime) and the US DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) show no significant direct sea routes from Venezuela to the US; the only known direct route is limited air trafficking.DEA reports (including the 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment) and UNODC (World Drug Report 2025) consistently show Colombia as the overwhelming source of cocaine entering the US (around 84%+ of samples). Venezuela ranks low in direct contributions, with most US-bound cocaine transiting through Mexico/Central America via Pacific routes.Fentanyl trafficking into the United States follows a distinct supply chain, very different from plant-based drugs like cocaine. The overwhelming consensus from US authorities is that Mexico is the primary source of finished illicit fentanyl reaching the US, while China remains the main origin for the precursor chemicals needed to produce it.The fentanyl crisis is overwhelmingly a China to Mexico to US southwest border pipeline not linked to Venezuela or South America in any substantial way, per DEA, State Department, and congressional reporting.Summary: The talk about Venezuela's drug-running is a smoke-screen.Is it geopolitics then?The most interesting thing about the extraction of former Venezuelan President Maduro was not the dramatic flair with which it was done, though that was indeed very Youtube-ready. The helicopter gunships, the silenced air defences, the Cuban bodyguard eliminated (by a sonic weapon?): all the elements of a pretty exciting Hollywood film. I'm sure one is coming up soon.What was even more interesting, though, was that a delegation from the Chinese Communist Party had met him just a few hours before. China has been rather chummy with a fellow-socialist, and has been a good customer as an oil buyer. The fact that Maduro was extricated while the Chinese were still in Venezuela was a warning shot: besides, it suggests that they had no clue what was going to happenIn effect, it was a slap on the face of China, and it goes back to my belief that the US is investing in a G2 condominium with them. Stick and carrot, maybe? Collaborate in general in the spheres of influence concept, but hey, you better keep out of my sphere, ok? As I said earlier, China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil.The prognosis is grim: Russia and the EU are mired in the Ukraine mess, China is rampant (certainly in Asia, with their declared intent of invading Taiwan by 2027), the QUAD is more or less defunct. Trump refused to support Japanese premier Takaichi Sanae when she was bullied by the Chinese over her remark that if Taiwan were to be attacked by China, this would create a survival-threatening situation for Japan, which is literally true as Taiwan is only 70 miles away.Parenthetically, India has also realized the same about the US – that it is on its own – after what was quite likely a US-supported regime-change operation in Bangladesh has put the Hindu minority there in real danger of genocide and ethnic cleansing, with daily incidents of burning alive, murder, rape and abduction and threats of capturing Indian territory.The emerging situation in Iran is also likely to be a blow to China: they would lose one more source of cheap oil. But then, they do have buyer power: in other words, major oil producers do have to sell their stuff to somebody, and as China demonstrated in the case of soybeans from the US, its refusal to buy the stuff has severe consequences for the seller.So it is true that the US and China in general have to respect each other and trade with each other. This is perfectly feasible under the G2 condominium, the principal role of which is to give each of them a ‘playpen' if you will, and prevent a new power, e.g. India, from forcing its way into a G3. It appears they both are applying the Thucydides Trap to India.The US is still ahead of China in the geopolitical game, but if it continues to burn its bridges with its erstwhile allies and partners (such as the EU and Quad members) it will accelerate its relative decline. This is hardly the time to alienate potential partners, especially now that a belligerent NATO has pushed a reluctant Russia into the dhritarashtra-alinganam of China.Unfortunately, in geo-politics America is becoming less exceptional, and Henry Kissinger's quip that “it is dangerous to be America's enemy, but fatal to be its friend” is taking on a new urgency. The action in Venezuela (and possibly in Cuba before long) does not encourage other nations to look to the US for partnerships.Summary: The geopolitical fallout is not particularly good for America's image as an ally.It may well be economics, and a desperate fin-de-siecle lungeThe final issue is that of economics and economic history. Over the past several centuries, we have seen how those countries that hold the global reserve currency have prospered and have been financial hegemons to begin with, based on some substantial competitive advantage, but then a strange malady (“the Dutch disease”) sets in, and over time their financial clout diminishes, until at one point they become major debtors and then, they become irrelevant.This has happened several times in the past 800 or so years, and the patterns are strikingly similar, so there is a fair chance that it is happening again. The countries in question are:* Spain in the 16th century onwards* The Netherlands in the 17th century onwards* Britain in the 19th century onwards* And alas, the US in the 20th century onwardsNow, I would dearly wish the US could avoid this vicious cycle, partly because it is a continent-sized nation with immense resources, but I believe that economic profligacy, wasting money on unnecessary things like wars, and complacency fostered by easy money is leading to a mountain of debt, which usually is a bad place to be in. In each of these European examples, initial success inevitably led to collapse. I hope the US can avoid this fate, especially as warnings have been sounded for some time by experts such as Ray Dalio.Great economic powers, particularly those issuing the world's primary reserve currency, tend to follow a recurring historical cycle of rise, peak dominance, gradual (or sometimes rapid) decline, loss of competitiveness, mounting debt burdens, and eventual marginalization on the global stage. This pattern has repeated over the last 500+ years.The archetypal cycle often unfolds in phases:* Rise and dominance: Because of strong education, innovation, productivity, trade dominance, military power, and financial innovation create a virtuous cycle (this is the model that I have in mind of the US. But there is a second model: colonial loot. Spain stole trillions from Latin America, Britain from India. This too leads to (unearned) privilege). This leads to the currency becoming the preferred global medium for trade, reserves, and debt denomination.* Peak and overextension: Success breeds complacency, wealth inequality widens, debt accumulates (often to fund wars, welfare, or consumption), and costs rise relative to competitors. Besides, there is a form of the Resource Curse: the colonial loot or digging things out from a hole in a ground is so easy that all other industries wither away and die. We see this in Kerala today: remittances are easy money, so everybody wants to go to the Persian Gulf (skilled and unskilled labor) or Europe (nurses). Maybe the generativeAI bubble falls into the same category: the money is too easy.* Decline in competitiveness: Education and innovation lag, unit labor costs rise, trade shares erode, and emerging rivals catch up or surpass in productivity and technology. Too much by way of wokeness, social justice and related illnesses means the smart ones leave, and the dumb ones keep congratulating each other. Ruchir Sharma just wrote in the Financial Times about how the continuing exodus of skilled Indians is a big negative.* Debt buildup and financial strain: The “exorbitant privilege” of reserve status allows cheap borrowing, encouraging more debt. Deficits grow, and the currency is printed or devalued to manage burdens. Print, baby, print. But one day you have to pay the piper.* Marginalization: Confidence erodes (via inflation, devaluations, defaults, or crises), foreigners reduce holdings, and a new power's currency gains primacy. The reserve status lingers due to network effects and habit, but the issuing power loses geopolitical and economic centrality.Spain had its colonies in the Americas from which it extracted enormous amounts of gold and silver; the Dutch started the Amsterdam stock exchange and stepped into the vacuum of finance when Spain faltered; the British outcompeted the Dutch in colonization and in industrialization and defeated them in wars; and the US took over when Britain lost its colonies and had nowhere to dump its goods, and was in debt for its spending in World Wars I and II.Some of the symptoms of the “Dutch disease” are showing in the US: enormous debt, wars that have no clear benefit to the nation, loss of manufacturing, geopolitical challenges, loss of competitiveness and brand superiority in industry after industry.US investors are quietly moving their funds to other countries, while foreigners are quietly moving their money out of US treasuries (e.g. China has reduced its holdings from a high of $1.3 trillion in 2013 to $688 billion now) and into gold, the BRICS group is creating an alternative currency and a non-SWIFT settlement mechanism, and many countries are trading with each other bilaterally in local currencies. De-dollarization is a little far off but no longer implausible.Now, as a big supporter of the US, I do hope the dollar will continue to be supreme, but I am beginning to have my doubts. I have had faith in the US and its ability to re-invent itself on the brains of its immigrants, but I wonder if a post-MAGA US will be the beacon, the “City on the Hill”, “Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”. Maybe not any more. Perhaps cyclical decline, and the rot, are already too deep.This, in my opinion, is the real reason for Trump's little adventure in Venezuela: to be relevant in global finance for a little longer. The petrodollar has been the lifeline allowing the US to run substantial deficits for a long time. Because all transactions for oil have traditionally been mandated to be in dollars, there has been constant demand for the dollar, despite the loss of manufacturing (in other words, nobody needs dollars to buy US goods except a few like weapons, aircraft, and Big Tech software). But everybody needs it to buy oil.Trump is ensuring that Venezuela's giant oil reserves (the largest in the world) will now be sold in dollars, contrary to Maduro's plans to trade in yuan. This is deja vu: when Iraq's President Saddam Hussein planned to trade his oil in Euros in 2000, he found himself deposed. When Libya's President Muammar Gaddafi planned to trade his oil in a new currency called the ‘gold dinar' around 2009, he found himself deposed. Coincidence? Perhaps.This is why I have had the feeling that the Venezuela adventure does not show American strength, but rather American weakness. The dollar is in trouble, and thus the US welfare state. This is an attempt to shore it up.Summary: The real rationale behind the Venezuela regime-change is to ensure that de-dollarization is postponed at least for a while.3450 words, Jan 12, 2026. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

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What a wild ride! From rock climbing a 37-foot wall to managing family medical appointments, the girls have been BUSY! This episode is a delightful mix of life's big and small moments. They talk of friendship, navigating busy schedules and clarifying rumors with humor. Leslie had a lovely birthday visit with her dad, where she has helped him find new pain relief options, and the unexpected family history revelations that made their breakfast together so special. This episode is a great reminder that amid the hustle and bustle, it's those moments of connection and shared experience that truly matter.But let's get to the good stuff: the quilts! This conversation was a master class in juggling projects, from the Anne of Green Gables quilt Rochelle is making for donation to Leslie's quest for more dark blue fabric for her Alice in Wonderland project. They also gave us a peek into some creative dilemma—deciding whether to let go of the expensive kit you're not in love with. Rochelle's rock climbing training for Devil's Tower and her needle felting projects prove that her creativity knows no bounds. It's clear that whether you're climbing a wall or piecing a block, she is always working with purpose.Enjoy this fun episode!Send us a textFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

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Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talksabout his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”,“With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn't Always Like This” and more!Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic,firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyalfollowing on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plusshares the stories behind the music, careers and more! Check out the amazingHoward Levinson on all major platforms and www.howardlevinson.nettoday! #howardlevinson #centralmissouri #singersongwriter #missouri#whatthehellishappenin #ontheedge #withyou #everybodywantssomething#iwasntalwayslikethis #paramedic #firefighter #policeman #chiropractor#investigator #cattlerancher #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic#youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerhowardlevinson#themikewagnershowhowardlevinson 

Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talksabout his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”,“With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn't Always Like This” and more!Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic,firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyalfollowing on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plusshares the stories behind the music, careers and more! Check out the amazingHoward Levinson on all major platforms and www.howardlevinson.nettoday! #howardlevinson #centralmissouri #singersongwriter #missouri#whatthehellishappenin #ontheedge #withyou #everybodywantssomething#iwasntalwayslikethis #paramedic #firefighter #policeman #chiropractor#investigator #cattlerancher #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic#youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerhowardlevinson#themikewagnershowhowardlevinson 

Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talks about his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”, “With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn't Always Like This” and more! Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic, firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyal following on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plus shares the stories behind the music, careers and more! Check out the amazing Howard Levinson on all major platforms and www.howardlevinson.net today! #howardlevinson #centralmissouri #singersongwriter #missouri #whatthehellishappenin #ontheedge #withyou #everybodywantssomething #iwasntalwayslikethis #paramedic #firefighter #policeman #chiropractor #investigator #cattlerancher #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerhowardlevinson #themikewagnershowhowardlevinson  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Welcome to a very special episode of The Lindsey Anderson Show. I'm celebrating 100 episodes—100 opportunities to pull back the curtain and share the real, unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to consistently attract high-quality clients and scale a service-based business.I started this podcast because I was tired of watching smart, capable business owners get crushed by false promises, recycled marketing fluff, and outdated advice. The truth is, generating clients isn't magic. It's not guesswork. It's a system. And when you apply the right strategy with consistency, it works.In this solo episode, I'm walking you through what hasn't changed in marketing since day one, the biggest myths that are keeping online entrepreneurs stuck, and what's actually working in 2025 to grow your business online. I'm also sharing my four-step Social Media Sales Machine—the exact process I use for myself and every single client inside The BAM Agency. Plus, you'll hear how I use AI tools like ChatGPT to scale my business, streamline my day-to-day, and yes… even bleach my 12-year-old's hair pink. Let's dive in.The Truth About Getting Clients in 2025 - Key TakeawaysFoundational strategies still drive results—tools evolve, but principles stay the sameDMs are where trust is built and sales happenIn today's noisy digital world, trust is more valuable than trafficGoing viral isn't the goal—getting specific isStrategic visibility is how online coaches attract dream clients without burning outThe more dialed-in your niche, the faster your business growsAI isn't replacing you—it's your creative and strategic advantageWhat Hasn't Changed Since Episode 1People are still people. Whether you're a service-based business owner, business coach, or consultant, your clients crave real connection—not gimmicks. You don't need to show up at every event or constantly chase trends. Consistent, intentional content and real conversations online are still what build a loyal, buying audience.Highlights from Past Guest EpisodesJohn Lee Dumas reminded us that the “Riches are in the Niches.” If you're still afraid to go narrow with your offer, that fear might be the very thing holding you back.Marques Ogden taught us to walk into the storm like a bison—because real growth, especially in business, comes from embracing discomfort.Steve Cadigan gave us a look into the future of work and AI. We both agree: AI is here to amplify, not replace, your brilliance.Big Marketing Myths Keeping You Stuck“I just need to post more.” No—you need to post better. One of my clients posted daily for three years with no growth. Her message was too broad. We clarified her niche, built a clear system, and now she creates content in one hour a month—and is consistently closing clients.“I need to go viral.” Nope. You need to get your message in front of the right people. Visibility without strategy is noise.“I'll wait until things settle down.” The truth? This is the moment. The business owners who take action now are the ones who rise.Real Conversations = Real ClientsIf your content isn't leading to DMs, something's broken. Conversations are where the magic happens. I coach all my clients to use the 25-50-5 method: 25 new friend requests, 50 thoughtful feed interactions, and 5 intentional DMs every day. Be honest—Aunt Sally isn't your ideal client. Engage where it counts.Strategic Visibility Beats Endless PostingYour dream clients don't care how many posts you've scheduled—they care whether you understand their pain and can help transform it. When I appeared on Netflix, I met influencers with massive followings who weren't making money. Why? Because visibility without direction doesn't convert. You're not here for likes—you're here to...

In this week's episode of "What's Happenin' QC," host Marc Zyla welcomes Micaela Booth, the Director of Birdies for Charity, as they dive deep into the workings and impact of this unique philanthropic initiative tied to the beloved John Deere Classic golf tournament.

In this engaging episode of What's Happenin' QC, we sit down with Tara Malnar, co-founder of The ARTery in Rock Island, to delve into the heart of the gallery's mission and its dedication to fostering a vibrant art community in the Quad Cities

The March 2025 edition of Mardi Gras Anthems marks a decade of anthems as I started making them back in 2015. For this set I've reached back to classic hits from the 80's and 90's with modern updates as well as some more recent songs from this millennium. The set kicks off with a repurposed mix of Kylie's "Better The Devil You Know" followed by an updated mix of "Happenin' All Over Again" by Lonnie Gordon, which was one of my favourite Stock Aitken Watermen songs from back in the day. The amazing Division 4 provides three stand out mixes here for Madonna, Aretha Franklin and Vanessa Amorosi respectively. The equally amazing Mark from Dirty Disco also features four of his mixes here and as always, I'm very grateful to them both for providing me with their remixes. Classic songs from Anastacia, Céline Dion, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Tina Cousins and Cher all feature here. One of my all time favourite songs from the 90's was "Heaven" by Sarah Washington and here it is given a killer new remix from 7th Heaven. Robbie Carrigan delivers a stellar mix of the classic "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls as well. I'll be away for the whole Mardi Gras weekend celebrating my birthday so here are some awesome anthems to help you celebrate Mardi Gras. EnjoyAnthony1/ "BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW" (Storm's Full On Disco Remix) - KYLIE MINOGUE2/ "HAPPENIN' ALL OVER AGAIN" (Dwayne Minard Remix) - LONNIE GORDON3/ "EXPRESS YOURSELF" (Division 4 Remix) - MADONNA4/ "FREEWAY OF LOVE" (Division 4 Remix) - ARETHA FRANKLIN5/ "GIMME GIMME GIMME" (A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT) (Freejak Remix) - ABBA6/ "I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY" (WHO LOVES ME) (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - WHITNEY HOUSTON7/ "THE ONLY WAY IS UP" (2 Trust DJ's Remix) - YAZZ & THE PLASTIC POPULATION8/ "ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY" (Division 4 Remix) - VANESSA AMOROSI9/ "MY HEART WILL GO ON" (Ghostbusterz Club Mix) - CELINE DION10/ "I'M OUTTA LOVE" (Tommy MC Club Remix) - ANASTACIA11/ "HEAVEN" (7th Heaven Club Mix) - SARAH WASHINGTON12/ "HOW DO I LIVE" (Almighty Anthem Club Mix) - LEANN RIMES13/ "DON'T GIVE ME YOUR LIFE" (7th Heaven Club Mix) - SHANIE14/ "THE EDGE OF GLORY" (Wayne G. & Andy Allder Atlantis Club Mix) - LADY GAGA15/ "RHYTHM IS A DANCER" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - SNAP!16/ "PON DE REPLAY" (Pon De Club Play Remix) - RIHANNA17/ "GENIE IN A BOTTLE" (Thiago Antony Remix) - CHRISTINA AGUILERA18/ "OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN" (HenriqMoraes Remix) - BRITNEY SPEARS19/ "I STILL BELIEVE" (HenriqMoraes Club Mix) - MARIAH CAREY20/ "IT'S RAINING MEN" (Robbie Carrigan Tribal Anthem Remix) - THE WEATHER GIRLS21/ "I LOVE IT" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - ICONA POP ft. CHARLIE XCX22/ "PRAY" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - TINA COUSINS23/ "I WALK ALONE" (Simone Bresciani Club Mix) - CHER

If God sat next to you in mass, would you miss Him?  If Jesus told you that He loved you, would you know?  If a homeless, itinerant minister asked you to follow Him forever, would you recognize it was Christ?  Could it be that you're viewing the world with the wrong set of eyes?  If you're sensing that your perceptions have been betraying you lately and you're suspecting that it hasn't been occurring to you nearly enough that the beauty of your voice never dissipates in the ears of God, refocus with Eleanor, Brenda, and Randy as they invite you to encounter the God whose greatest delight is to delight in you.

It's been a while since we checked in with our friend Joe Desmond, an N- Scale modeler with a passion for the hobby, Conrail and connecting with other hobbyists through social media. There's a great discussion about the pros and cons of spending valuable modeling time making YouTube videos versus working on the layout. Joe has for some years now publicized his Central Jersey Conrail layout on TikTok and other social media avenues. There's some good discussion on why the layout isn't finished yet, life's curveballs and never sacrificing quality for speed or getting the layout finished, as well as a variety of other topics. It's a great podcast and we're sure you'll enjoy!!

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Join us this week on What's Happenin' QC as host Marc Zyla speaks with Brian Baxter from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming performance of opera Omar's Journey.

On this episode of What's Happenin' QC, host Marc Zyla welcomes Hannah Howard from Lead(h)er, a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering working women in the Quad Cities.

In this week's episode of What's Happenin' QC, host Marc Zyla welcomes the talented Mo Carter from Davenport for a lively conversation about music, community, and creative journeys.

In this episode of What's Happenin' QC, join Marc Zyla as he welcomes back Deb Davis of Wake Brewing for a lively discussion about the latest happenings in the Quad Cities.

In this episode of "What's Happenin' QC," host Marc Zyla welcomes Brian Rothenberger, the president of the Quad City Storm, to discuss the team's thrilling rebranding weekend.

Luke Arcaini and Sean Brace talk #Sixers, nothing going on in #MLB, #Eagles-#Packers, and more.

EP 108 2024 was a HUGE year for NSYNC and NSYNCERS!!! We got individual projects from each band member, and we got....A REUNION. Join me as I recap the biggest year in NSYNC history in quite some time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peter-sers2/support

Track Listing for True Colours:   1. Hot To Go (Fragile Future vs James Alexandr Mashup Remix) – Chappell Roan  2. Tears Don't Fall (Extended Remix) – Kaskade feat. Enisa  3. Happenin' All Over Again 2024 (Dwayne Minard Main Mix) – Lonnie Gordon  4. You Only Love Me (Amice Remix) – Rita Ora  5. Taste (Cosmic Dawn Extended Remix) – Sabrina Carpenter  6. Free (Freemore Remix) – Ultra Nate  7. Frozen (Liam Pfeifer Remix) – Madonna  8. To My Heart  (Extended Mix) – Block & Crown  9. Smalltown Boy 2024 (HUFFNPOOF Remix) – Bronski Beat  10. The Motto (Freemore Remix) – Tiesto feat. Ava Max  11. Never Going Home Tonight (Until Dawn Club Mix) – David Guetta & Alesso feat. Madison Love  12. Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Mr. Mig Extended Mix) – Division 4  13. Lights Camera Action (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix) – Kylie Minogue  14. True Colours (Extended Mix) – Becky Hill feat. Self Esteem  15. Birds Of A Feather (Cosmic Dawn Extended Remix) – Billie Eilish  16. Say Don't Go (Liam Pfeifer Remix) – Taylor Swift  17. Disease (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix) – Lady Gaga  18. Miracle (Apollo Remix) – Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding

In this week's episode of "What's Happenin' QC," join host Marc Zyla for a festive deep dive into the world of handbell ringing with special guest Julia Cozad-Calligan of River Bend Bronze.

Wanda shares what is coming up in November. Hear about the exciting and important things happening in November, and how you can get involved.   Learn more about The Swan Center for Advocacy & Research's Anti-Violence Professionals Appreciation Week at https://www.swancenteradvocacy.org/apaw   Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course   Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy   Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/   Email questions to sbtinfo@wanswan.com

On this episode of What's Happenin' QC, we dive into the world of music with a spotlight on the Quad City Wind Ensemble (QCWE) and their upcoming concert, "Luminescence."

In this episode of What's Happenin' QC, we sit down with Tyler Mitchell, the Development Director of the Project of the Quad Cities, to explore the vibrant community initiatives and exciting events on the horizon.

On this week's What's Happenin' QC Dan Bush and Matt Lang from Bummer City Inc. stop by as they gear up for a monumental triple birthday celebration for their beloved businesses.

(Oh no, this one has sat a minute, my bad) Everyone must find their own way to figure out where the trail leads, and this episode is all about how they're doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "What's Happenin' QC," host Marc Zyla sits down with guest Ben Schwind, a familiar face in the Quad Cities music scene.

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Helloooooo Listen Local Listeners!! On this episode the crew chats with Trevor Pumnea, who is the Director of the Northland Arboretum. Trevor tells us about all of the new features to the Arboretum, as well as some insight to some upcoming projects our there as well! He also talks about some of their upcoming events, including their 50th Anniversary Party that will include live music and beer from Jack Pine Brewery. Trevor also discusses working with Matt Wildenauer of Wilde North Landscaping Design, who was actually the person who connected him with the Listen Local Podcast as Matt is a past guest as well! Thanks again to Trevor, and to find out more about the many upcoming projects at the Arboretum, check out their website and facebook page After Trevor heads out, you know what time it is... "What's Happenin' the BLA?!?"Colton, Jacob and Isaiah chat about:*Best of Brainerd Lakes contest wrapping up*The Kickoff of the Crow Wing County Fair - and their thoughts about said Fair... *Cabelas coming to the BLA?*BlazeAir's Trip to North Dakota and... hanging w/ Machine Gun Kelly?!*A Sock Fire in Brainerd*CRMC CHAMPIONSHIP Prep*Annnnnnd.... MORE! And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Join host Marc Zyla on a special episode of "What's Happenin' QC" as he dives into the exciting events and activities lined up for the 50th anniversary of the Bix 7 weekend in the Quad Cities.

In this episode of "What's Happenin' QC", host Marc Zyla sits down with Kaitlyn Milligan, a registered dietitian with Hy-Vee grocery stores in the Quad Cities region.

Join host Marc Zyla on this episode of "What's Happenin' QC" as he sits down with special guest Chris Nelson from Davenport, co-chair of the entertainment committee for the Quad City Times Bix 7 race.

Join host Marc Zyla as he welcomes Brady Johnson, the new news director at WVIK, on this week's episode of "What's Happenin' QC".

There's a new Indie World happening tomorrow - but what do we expect to see there? We dare not say it. Is it finally time? Grab your clown makeup, friends. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carpoolgaming Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Tony Baker: https://youtube.com/quest4pixels Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Lee Navarro: https://www.phoenixoverdrive.com/ Cwagmire: Who reminds you that the best babes are Xenobabes. ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Robby Bobby Miller Smokin Joe Tim Paullin ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K Anna AwesomeDave1337 BobLoblaw Brad Moore Brian Reese Cecily Carrozza CrocoKyle Dan & Luma Dannohh Devantai Johnson Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Marcus O'Neill Peje EP Shane Erickson Tim Aulph Toxic

In this electrifying episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dive into a plethora of fascinating topics, ranging from the exhilarating world of Wrestlemania to the frustrating trials of setting up a new computer. Here's what you can expect: Wrestlemania 40 Press Conference Recap: Tim the Nerd shares his insightful analysis of the recent press conference held by WWE during Super Bowl Weekend to hype up Wrestlemania 40. From Cody Rhodes to The Rock and Roman Reigns, Tim the Nerd offers his thoughts on the stars, the buzz, and the potential matchups that have wrestling fans buzzing. Tech Troubles: Professor Aubrey opens up about the headaches and hurdles encountered while setting up a new computer. From software snags to hardware hiccups, she provides a relatable glimpse into the world of tech frustrations. Canine Chronicles: Tim the Nerd delights listeners with captivating tales from his adventures working with dogs. Acknowledging Unsung Heroes: Tim the Nerd recounts his recent email exchange with the Hollywood Theater regarding an event featuring classic TV shows, such as Good Times and What's Happenin'. After raising awareness about the omission of Eric Monte, the creator of Good Times and What's Happenin', Tim the Nerd reflects on the importance of recognizing the contributions of overlooked creators in entertainment. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Picks: Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd delve into the nominees for the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With lively discussion and spirited debate, they reveal their top five choices for induction, offering insights into the enduring legacy of rock music. As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online. Friends Talking Nerdy is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deluxe Edition Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Head to their website to find out more information about all the shows available on the Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftnerdy/message