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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group E featuring four-time champions, Germany! The duo dives into everything you need to know including Alexi's surprising group picks. Is Moisés Caicedo and Ecuador set for a deep run? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:02  - Germany Preview3:51 - Curaçao Preview5:37 - Ivory Coast Preview6:47 - Ecuador Preview8:24 - Match of the Group8:41 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bones Spanish conquistadors pulled from the Ecuadorian earth were far too large to belong to any man they had ever seen, and the strange trail those giants leave behind runs straight back to the fallen Watchers of Genesis and the towering Nephilim they fathered.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AncientGiantsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpmkprwyFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ancient giants in Ecuador were supposedly killed by fire from the sky. Tales of giants in North America. The stories of giants living in the days of Noah. How much of these stories about giants can be believed – and how much should be considered tall-tales?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Fictional giant story “Jack O' Legs”00:04:09.349 = Show Open00:05:14.221 = Ancient Giants, Part 100:17:20.430 = Ancient Giants, Part 2 ***00:36:02.900 = Ancient Giants, Part 3 ***00:46:36.422 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Jack O' Legs” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/emv9rr46“Giants of Yore” by GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fu4dx579, and Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5enmwfzb, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5c2w4xbb,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tk4nr88n, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4bu4e4mh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/76wab36r, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8j5zympd, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tfdf8jfn(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2022

Vivimos en un mundo donde muchos quieren dirigir, pero pocos están dispuestos a ir primero. El liderazgo bíblico no se trata de controlar ni de figurar, sino de amar, servir y asumir responsabilidad.En este primer mensaje descubriremos cómo Dios forma hombres que guían con el ejemplo, siguiendo el modelo de Cristo: un liderazgo que protege, sirve y deja huellas que otros pueden seguir.Este mensaje es parte de la serie "Hombres que Marcan Camino". Te invitamos a no perderte ningún episodio y descubrir cómo el liderazgo, la integridad, la sabiduría y el legado pueden transformar a un hombre, una familia y una generación. ¡No te pierdas la serie completa!Support the show

The Power of Rivers: Ecology, Culture, and Reimagining Nature with Robert MacFarlane This discussion was a dream come true! Have you ever wondered what rivers can teach us about life, culture, and sustainability? If so, you're not alone. In his captivating book Is a River Alive?, Robert MacFarlane explores the profound relationships between humans and rivers across the globe, revealing how these waterways are vital to ecological health, cultural identity, and future conservation efforts. This podcast delves into MacFarlane's insights, shared stories from his travels, and practical ways you can foster guardianship of our rivers. Whether you're a nature lover, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the natural world, this journey into the heart of rivers will inspire you to see these vital waters in a new light. You'll also want to consider the ways rivers have been your guardian all along. Why Rivers Matter: The Ecological and Cultural Crisis MacFarlane's exploration begins in England, where the health of rivers has dramatically declined due to pollution, agricultural runoff, and climate change. Only 14% of English rivers are in good ecological health, a stark figure illustrating the severity of the crisis. MacFarlane compares this decline to Rachel Carson's opening scene in Silent Spring, where poison falls from the skies, harming wildlife and communities. Yet, the crisis in England isn't solely chemical; it's also cultural. Our disconnection from rivers has led to a loss of identity and stewardship.  MacFarlane's travels take him across four continents, revealing inspiring examples of rivers that are thriving and being reimagined as beings with rights. For instance, in Ecuador, the river Rio Los Cedros is protected by groundbreaking legal rights enshrined in the constitution. Similarly, in India's Tamil Nadu region, local activists combat drought and pollution, asserting their guardianship over their waterways. In North America, the Innu community in Canada's northeast has recognized river rights in regional declarations, illustrating a radical shift in environmental law.  The Rebirth of River Rights What makes these stories compelling is the idea that rivers are more than just resourceful water courses—they are living entities deserving legal protection. MacFarlane's journey shows that citizen guardianship can lead to tangible change, like the Ecuadorian court ruling that protected Los Cedros' forest and river ecosystem, forcing mining companies to leave within ten days. These acts of guardianship, rooted in love and respect, demonstrate how reimagining rivers as rights-bearing beings can foster ecological healing. Stories from the Water: Encounters with Place One of MacFarlane's gifts is his ability to connect readers with the people he meets on his journeys. From the mushroom girl Juliana, who hears fungi as a language, to the indigenous communities whose rivers are sacred, these stories highlight the importance of listening, naming, and understanding our environment. Recognizing the Sign Language of Nature MacFarlane discusses Juliana's remarkable ability to sense fungi before seeing them—an almost magical skill that speaks to a deeper, intuitive understanding of ecosystems. She perceives the fungi's "voices," not through scientific rigor alone but through felt intuition. It's a reminder that humans can develop a kind of water literacy, learning to listen to the signals of rivers and oceans. These encounters illustrate that a polyphonic world exists, filled with language and meaning beyond human speech, waiting for us to perceive if we only listen. The Gift of Naming and Connection Naming, MacFarlane suggests, is a powerful act. It's a way of establishing relationship and recognition with the environment. Ann Marie talks about her experience of discovering tiny beach seedlings in Virginia, which led to a panoramic "cathedral" of beeches. Her experience exemplifies how awareness and naming deepen our connection to place. This act of naming transforms our perception, shifting us from mere observers to guardians who recognize their role in the web of life. Environmental Loss and Hope Throughout his travels, MacFarlane reflects on the disappearance of many natural places and the cultural erosion accompanying environmental decline. Yet, he emphasizes hope rooted in grassroots guardianship and legal advances. Movements in Wales, for example, have led to formal protections for rivers like the Wye, demonstrating that small steps can have ripple effects across landscapes and communities. How You Can Be a River Guardian Inspired by these stories? MacFarlane offers practical ways to foster a guardianship mindset, emphasizing collective action, local involvement, and legal advocacy. Get Involved Locally Join your community's river guardianship group or conservation organization. Guardianship isn't just about big legal battles—it starts with everyday actions like cleaning up trash, reporting pollution, or advocating for river-friendly policies. Support local initiatives such as American Rivers or Riverkeeper groups that work to protect and restore waterways. Participate in or organize community clean-up events—these tactile acts foster a sense of ownership and responsibility. Advocate for Legal Rights MacFarlane highlights Ecuador's pioneering legal framework recognizing the rights of nature which is an inspiring model worldwide. Encourage your local or national governments to adopt similar laws that extend personhood and legal protections to rivers and ecosystems. Final Thoughts: Rivers as Life's Arteries and Guardians In Is a River Alive?, MacFarlane reminds us that rivers are more than water—they are vital to life, culture, and the planet's health. Reimagining rivers as beings with rights, listening to their signals, and taking guardianship seriously offers a path to ecological renewal and cultural resilience. As citizens, learners, and guardians, we each have a role in supporting these life-giving arteries. https://www.americanrivers.org/ https://www.rightsofrivers.org/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/35084/robert-macfarlane/

Dateline: May 29, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off catching you up on my world, including some good news about the Ecuador trip and discussing the show I'm opening tonight. Our headline story is a sequel to the Sloth World story. No seriously. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Burgers Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, San Diego Zoo,  Bronx Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Denver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Wildlife World Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Taipei Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, and more! Conservation News has two quick stories from the states, both of which are positive and hopeful! All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

In this episode of Faithwalking Stories, Ken speaks with Marcos Leon, Faithwalking's Spanish Program Team Leader, about his Faithwalking journey both personally and as a member of our staff. A native of Ecuador, Marcos has been living in the US for more than 20 years and has been a part of Faithwalking in a variety of roles since the very beginning. In addition to his Faithwalking work, Marcos is a therapist and a spiritual director. He is also a husband and father of five.Marcos and Ken spend time reflecting on the origin and evolution of Faithwalking over the years before turning to the growing impact of Faithwalking in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly throughout Central America. They discuss both the unique challenges and meaningful opportunities involved in working with participants from the broader community there, as well as with ministry teams serving in the region. Their conversation highlights the powerful and often moving ways Faithwalking impacts people across cultures, "translating" so effectively because it addresses our shared human experience.When asked at the end whether he had anything else to share with those listening, Marcos invited them to trust and enjoy the process: "The process is transformative...because it is a process that involves and sees the human being as a whole...and it works!" "Being a therapist I can tell you it is one of the most comprehensive and not expensive ways in which you can find a lot of healing and wholeness."This episode was recorded in September 2026.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens as the panel look ahead to PSG against Arsenal in the Champions League final. There's an in-depth analysis of both managers, Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta. Plus, a closer look at two Ecuador international team mates who could play against each other in the final. Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas is a special guest.00:33 Steve Crossman sets the scene in Budapest 02:30 PSG are favourites according to Guillem Balague 05:07 Are Arsenal the biggest team not to have won Europe's top competition? 09:07 Which manager would you take out for dinner?   16:25 Guillem's lunch with Emery 24:35 Interview with Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas 34:10 Mbappe and Zlatan  47:40 Hincapie and Pacho's former manager Miguel Angel Ramirez joins the show5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Saturday 1700 - PSG v Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final, Sunday 1500 - Brighton & Hove Albion v Man City in the Women's FA Cup Final.

Más de 2,6 millones de personas enfrentarán inseguridad alimentaria en Ecuador. El planeta se encamina hacia un periodo de calor extremo sin precedentes. El Alto Comisionado advierte sobre una peligrosa escalada de la guerra en Ucrania. La OMS pide un alto el fuego ante el avance del ébola en RD Congo y Uganda. 

emple Announcement  Otavalo Ecuador Temple – #385 Announced in a Thursday meeting by Juan Pablo Villar with Elder Renlund presiding on the stand Audience audible reaction  Long history of church in Otalavo, since the 1960s  Around 10% of the population is on the church roles 3rd Temple in Ecuador, Otalavo isn't even in the top 35 cities 3 stakes in a town pop of 41k or 115k in canton area Additional stakes in Ibarra, Esmeraldes, and Pasto (Colombia) Temple Dedications  Davao Philippines Temple – #215 Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Dale Renlund  Fifth Temple in the Philippines (14 planned) Dedicatory Prayer 19 stakes, 10 districts in temple district Lindon Utah Temple – #216 Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Henry B Eyring 7th in Utah County, 23rd in Utah. (32 planned)  Dedicatory Prayer 17 Stakes in temple district Temple Open Houses and Dedications Scheduled  Yorba Linda California Temple D Todd Christofferson will dedicate the temple on June 7th Montpelier Idaho Temple Media Day: September 8th  Open House: September 10-26 Dedication: October 18th by??? Caribbean of the rockies Cody Wyoming Temple Media Day: August 21st Open House: August 27-September 12th Dedication: October 25th by??? Wichita Kansas Temple Media Day: September 21st  Open House: September 24-October 10 Dedication: November 1 by Patrick Kearon San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Media Day: September 21st  Open House: September 24-October 10 Dedication: November 1 by Dale Renlund Temple Groundbreaking scheduled  Santos Brazil Temple  August 1st by Ronald M Barcellos Temple rendering released  Rapid City South Dakota Temple  11,800 sq foot temple  Brown brick exterior with steeple similar to the Fort Collins CO Temple Temple Site announced  Rosario Argentina Temple 1.59-acre property located on the city block bordered by Güemes, Santiago bis, and Alvear bis streets Downtown site near the Paraná River, appears to be the site of a former food truck park. Caldwell Idaho Temple 19.2-acre parcel located southwest of the intersection of West Orchard Avenue and South Florida Avenue in Canyon County Large farm field located just outside of Caldwell Site originally reported a year ago Multi-story, 82,000 sq ft temple Greenville South Carolina Temple  8.8-acre property located south of the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Ponders Road and Roper Mountain Road in Greenville Green field with a fence  Single-story, 18.850 sq ft temple Temple Leaders Called Wichita Kansas Temple Brian Lee Rawson and Linda Christine Glines Rawson of the Derby Kansas Stake Construction Updates Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple Preliminary Site work underway More approvals granted Bakersfield California Temple Environmental report draft submitted Residents submit comments Fairview Texas Temple Fairview Mayor asks church to reconsider temple height as construction begins. Kevin G Brown holds an interfaith devotional in Duncanville  Buenos Aires Argentina City Center Temple Legal injunction overturned Vice President of Argentina weighs in Salt Lake Temple First Presidency tours the Salt Lake Temple First colored photo of the Holy of Holies published President Oaks recovering from hip replacement surgery on April 15th More art glass installed  Deseret Voices Podcast with Mckay Coppins New Visitors Center opens to the public Open house tickets available September 1st  Other Lehi Tabernacle City Building Plaque commemoration The post The Otavalo Ecuador Temple and More – Temple Ticker – 1045 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men's team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected MediaRyan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University(Amanda Loman / AP)

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men's team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected MediaRyan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University(Amanda Loman / AP)

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

What do we lose when a language dies? Roughly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today. Over half of them are expected to vanish in the next century – along with the wealth of information they contain, the family ties they represent, and the psychological benefits they confer. In May 2026 journalist Sophia Smith Galer joined us live to explore how this mass extinction event is one of the most urgent cultural emergencies we're facing today. Drawing on her globe-spanning investigation, How to Kill a Language, Smith Galer shed light on linguicide, its root causes, and what we lose when a language dies. From Ghana to Greece, Ukraine to Ecuador, her research ultimately led her back home: to Italy, where piaśintein, the Gallo-Italian language of her grandparents, is on the brink of vanishing forever. Smith Galer also discussed the communities bringing their languages back, from Kurdish activists in Iran to Karuk campaigners in the forests of California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Hector Siselema from Quito, Ecuador fills in the preaching duties this week. 

In his first teaching document, Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity. It was published at an event in the Vatican attended by AI experts including the co-founder of Anthropic. Also: Muslims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca as Saudi city hits 42C; the “revolutionary” gene editing therapy that could lower bad cholesterol by up to 62% for life; a new species of tiny blue octopus found 1,800 metres beneath the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador; the Japanese businessman who transformed the 7-Eleven chain, Toshifumi Suzuki, dies aged 93; and British pensioner, Harry Heasman, becomes world's oldest wing walker.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

What does it mean to be a geologist and an explorer? With introductions by Joy Carter, this is the first of three special episodes.  We hear from two individuals with a rich history in geology and exploration, how the industry has changed throughout their careers and their advice to geologists. These episodes were top entries from the Society of Economic Geologists' 2025 Student Podcast Challenge.  The 2026 competition is now underway! Submissions are due August 21, 2026.  For information check out the SEG website SEG 2026 Student Podcast ChallengeChapter 1:  From Field to Verse: Exploration GeopoetryUniversidad Central del EcuadorHost  Stalyn Paucar Cohosts and production Eslendy Zurita and Dálember Vallejo Martin Litherland, born in 1945, had a remarkable career as a geologist. After earning his PhD from Liverpool University in 1970 for his research of Dalradian rocks in Scotland, he joined the British Geological Survey. This role led him to explore vast, uncharted regions of Africa, and South America. In Bolivia he ventured into the legendary “Lost World” of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; in Ecuador he led the Cordillera Real Project. His efforts in mapping the Cordillera Real revealed unexpected geological un-Andean features that challenged conventional knowledge. He wrote many scientific papers, memoirs, and geological maps, and in 1993, Queen Elizabeth II honored him with the The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Throughout his career, he sometimes felt limited by the formal style of scientific writing, which focuses on data and analysis rather than personal expression. After retiring, Litherland found a new passion in poetry, using it to convey not only his deep connection to geology but also his reflections on various aspects of life.Chapter 2: From Outcrop to Ore DepositUniversity of British Columbia Host Maya SaldanhaWelcome to From Outcrop to Ore Deposit, the episode where we dive into the world of economic geology: research, fieldwork, and the people shaping the next generation of geologists.Maya Saldanha is joined by Dr. Kenneth Hickey, the Director of UBC's field school and an expert in ore deposit geology. We'll chat about his journey from working at the Karangahake mine in New Zealand as a fresh grad to running field courses in the Okanagan Valley, in British Columbia, Canada. Ken shares why field-based learning is so important, how geoscience education is evolving, and what it really takes to prepare students for the fast-changing world of mineral exploration.If you're curious about how geology is taught, what makes a great field school, or how we bridge the gap between academia and industry, this one's for you. Let's get into it!Music is ‘Jamcito - Cumbia Deli' from Youtube Audio LibraryTheme music for SEG Discovery to Recovery is Confluence, by Eastwinds.Eastwinds Come join us in Salt Lake City, Utah for SEG 2026, September 30th to October 3rd. You can expect world-class technical content, including iconic ore deposits and the geological processes of North American Cordillera. The program balances applied case studies, framework geology, and technological innovation. The conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of economic geology. See you there.

What do we lose when a language dies? Roughly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today. Over half of them are expected to vanish in the next century – along with the wealth of information they contain, the family ties they represent, and the psychological benefits they confer. In May 2026 journalist Sophia Smith Galer joined us live to explore how this mass extinction event is one of the most urgent cultural emergencies we're facing today. Drawing on her globe-spanning investigation, How to Kill a Language, Smith Galer shed light on linguicide, its root causes, and what we lose when a language dies. From Ghana to Greece, Ukraine to Ecuador, her research ultimately led her back home: to Italy, where piaśintein, the Gallo-Italian language of her grandparents, is on the brink of vanishing forever. Smith Galer also discussed the communities bringing their languages back, from Kurdish activists in Iran to Karuk campaigners in the forests of California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is an invaluable material that has enabled global trade and modern medicine, but experts say our reliance on plastic has created a problem the planet is struggling to manage. With plastic waste threatening landscapes and our health, we meet innovators from the UK, Ecuador and India who are trying to get the global economy off its reliance on plastic.Presenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan LawtonYou can email us on businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: A view of the sewage line covered with plastic waste and other litter in Mumbai, India, 22 April 2026. Credit: Photo by DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/EPA/Shutterstock)

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Arsenal are finally Premier League champions! After more than two decades of heartbreak, near-misses, memes, and endless “bottlers” jokes, Mikel Arteta's side has officially brought the title back to North London. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether this championship changes Arsenal's reputation forever and if this young squad could become the next true Premier League dynasty. Plus, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts to Arsenal's title win and explains his new initiative aimed at helping New Yorkers get affordable tickets for the upcoming World Cup. Then, former USMNT midfielder and Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden joins The Cooligans to preview the massive summer ahead for American soccer. Stu opens up about the pressure facing the USMNT during a home World Cup, why he believes this tournament will transform soccer culture in the United States forever, and what advice he would give Christian Pulisic as the face of American soccer heading into the biggest moment of his career. Finally, the boys reveal their six World Cup dark horses and debate which nations could shock the football world this summer. Can the USMNT finally make a serious run on home soil? Which under-the-radar squads are being overlooked? And what teams have the perfect mix of talent, chemistry, and chaos to become this tournament's surprise story?   .Timestamps: (8:00) - Arsenal win the Premier League! Bottlers no more? (27:00) - Zohran Mamdani joins the Cooligans (31:00) - Stu Holden joins the Cooligans (1:04:00) - Revealing World Cup dark horses Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 22nd May 2026.Today : France crash responsibility. UK migration. DRC ebola riot. Mali blockade. US Cuba tension. Ecuador iguana smuggling. Israel activist detention. Japan fire. Turkiye Ozel. India Cockroach party.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziSign up for the new free Friday newsletter! www.send7.org/newsletterContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Traffic in the centre of Guayaquil (Chile y Aguirre), Ecuador. Rush hour traffic. Hot day. Recorded by Jean-Jacques Martinod.

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

Justino Piaguage es el presidente de la nación Siekopai, una etnia indígena del norte de Ecuador que lleva 80 años intentando volver a su territorio tras la guerra entre ese país y Perú. Para él, volver a la que fue la tierra de sus ancestros no solo es una deuda histórica, sino la garantía de que su pueblo y sus tradiciones no van a desaparecer. En este episodio Justino nos cuenta cómo heredó esa lucha y cómo en ese camino ha tenido que enfrentarse a gobiernos, petroleras e incluso otras comunidades. 

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In this episode, Chris and his wife Paulina fly to the Island country of Saint Vincent, in the West Indies of the Caribbean. They are there to Live Paint and help with Integration at "Eleusis Mind", a legal DMT-X Clinic.Charles Patti is a psychedelic entrepreneur and the co-founder of this Healing Research Center that is now receiving a variety of customers interested in Extended DMT journeys and the healing that comes along with it.Chris has known Charles for like a year now, since he painted a piece at "My Sef Wellness", his Intramuscular Ketamine Clinic in Naples. So in this video they sit down to talk about both of these projects, the intentions behind them, the story of how he ended doing these kinds of offerings, the nature of these medicines and its potential to help elevate the consciousness of the whole planet! Hope you will enjoy it!Website: https://eleusismind.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleusismind/ https://www.instagram.com/charlesnpatti/This episode is brought to you by:YAK SNACKS. Follow on IG: @yak.snackVibeMedX Shilajit: https://www.vibemedx.com/Positive Creations. www.PositiveCreations.netCome to my Retreats in:ECUADOR: https://lalomitaretreats.com/chris-dy...COSM NY: https://www.cosm.org/calendar/2026-so...EGYPT: https://www.omnichakra.com/egypt

Ecuadorians say civilians are being abducted off the street as part of the military crackdown on drug cartels. President Daniel Noboa deployed Ecuador’s military to combat gangs after declaring an ‘internal armed conflict’ in 2024. A new film from Al Jazeera's Faultlines hears from the family members of those who have been taken and human rights groups about the growing calls for justice. In this episode: Jeremy Young (@YoungRJeremy), Senior Investigative Producer, Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K. Li with Tuleen Barakat, Marcos Bartolomé and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

“This is a war. We will treat it as a war, and first thing that we want is the war to end. We want peace. We want a better life for our people, especially for our youth.”Caitriona Perry speaks to Ecuador President Daniel Noboa about his hard-line military crackdown on violent criminal gangs, which has involved measures that human rights groups warn could pose a risk to civil liberties.President Noboa, who is one of the world's youngest leaders, has warned about the levels of crime faced in Ecuador. He claims that due to its location between Colombia and Peru, the world's two largest producers of cocaine, it has become a major location for drug-trafficking gangs.He talks about the attempts that have been made on his life, and the threats his family have faced. He calls on the cooperation from other countries to help fight international crime organisations. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Volodymyr Zelensky, Azar Nafisi and Julia Gillard. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Caitriona Perry Producer: Ellyn Duncan, Chloe Ross and Cordelia Hemming Editor: Farhana HaiderGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Daniel Noboa. Credit: Getty)

Del Potter, PhD is an ethnopsychopharmacologist, chemist, and psychedelic pioneer whose career has moved across some of the most consequential and unconventional edges of the field, from Mesoamerican field research and underground manufacturing to cutting-edge pharmaceutical development and clinical trials. He brings a rare perspective to the psychedelic renaissance: not as a commentator, but as someone who was inside the apparatus that produced these compounds long before the current wave had a name. Dr. Potter holds a PhD from a joint program between the UCSF Medical School and UC Berkeley's Department of Anthropology, specializing in psychiatric anthropology, ethnopsychopharmacology, and neuropharmacology, with additional clinical training at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. His postdoctoral fieldwork examined shamanic traditions and indigenous psychotherapeutic practice across multiple lineages, including ceremonial psilocybin and Salvia divinorum use among the Mazatec of central Mexico, ayahuasca and yagé ritual among the Shuar of Ecuador, and parallel traditions among the Yanomami of Brazil and the Cofán of Colombia, contributing to Richard Evans Schultes' comprehensive survey of psychotropic botanicals worldwide. A formative mentorship with Alexander Shulgin oriented his chemistry toward novel tryptamine compounds, particularly in the DMT and 5-MeO-DMT structural classes, and he has since developed a portfolio of compounds that retain the neuroplasticity associated with psychedelic receptor activity while producing no psychedelic effect. On the pharmaceutical and biotech side, Dr. Potter served as Chief Science Officer at Leef Holdings, designing what became California's largest fully automated medical cannabis manufacturing facility, and later directed first-in-human 5-MeO-DMT clinical trials at UCSF through his work with Alvarius Pharmaceuticals, followed by a Phase 1 trial at Trinity College Dublin. At University College Dublin, he developed and validated the use of human stem cell-derived brain organoids to assess how psychedelic compounds reverse epigenetic changes caused by substance abuse. In 2023 he founded Spiritus Bioscience to develop novel delivery formats for psilocin, DMT, and 5-MeO-DMT, with the first product entering clinical trials in Australia targeting Alcohol Use Disorder. He currently serves as founder and CSO of BioUnbound Inc., exploring the intersection of psychedelics and bioactive peptides for mental health and longevity applications. Dr. Potter is currently completing his memoir, whose working title is Was a Different Time: Chronicles of a Psychedelic Pioneer in the Reign of the Cartels.Episode Highlights ▶ Del's background supplying California cannabis genetics to the Guadalajara cartel and working at Rancho Bufalo  ▶ Meeting cartel figures Miguel Felix Gallardo and Rafael Caro Quintero, and the fallout from the Kiki Camarena murder  ▶ Manufacturing LSD in Marin County using precursor chemicals sourced through cartel connections  ▶ How a DEA sting led to a federal task force, a stunning offer, and a get-out-of-jail-free card  ▶ Mentorship under Alexander Shulgin and the countercultural milieu of Esalen, Claudio Naranjo, Allen Ginsberg, and Terence McKenna  ▶ Why psychedelics have no intrinsic politics: the compound is the same, the container decides everything  ▶ The retreat economy as product development: when one medicine stops differentiating, operators start stacking  ▶ How the clinical and pharmaceutical models convert ceremony into a billable procedure  ▶ The psychoplastogen pipeline: engineering the experience out so the worker is back at their desk by Wednesday  ▶ Indigenous cosmological governance as a technical achievement, not a romanticized ideal  ▶ The concept of restraint and reciprocity as regulatory systems, and what Western culture has lost  ▶ Why patenting psilocybin protocols and dosing postures is a winnable legal argument  ▶ Publicly funded, community-governed clinics as the only container that can hold what these compounds require  ▶ The mental health crisis as inseparable from the housing, wage, care, and climate crises  ▶ Building a parallel infrastructure: cooperatives, commons defense, and indigenous benefit sharing as models    Dr. Del Potter's Links & Resources ▶ https://delpotterphd.substack.com ▶ https://www.facebook.com/del.potter.75 ▶ @drdelpotter.bsky.social ▶ www.biounbound.com ▶ https://www.instagram.com/potter_del/ Download Beth's free trainings here:  Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business ▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching  ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services ▶ Instagram:  @bethaweinstein  ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Maria Bernarda Butler, 1848-1924; Swiss saint who founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary, Help of Christians and was a missionary in Ecuador; eventually, her congregation had houses in Colombia, Austria, and Brazil Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/19/26 Gospel: John 17:1-11a

Más de 18 mil mexicanos esperan un trasplante: SSa  SaFeBus iniciará operaciones en Santa Fe antes del 11 de junio  Ecuador aprueba extradición de operador de Los Choneros a EU  Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

Ecuador is undergoing a profound political and security transformation. Once regarded as one of the more stable countries in Latin America, it now faces escalating violence, institutional strain and growing political tension. In this episode of The LatinNews Podcast, Richard McColl speaks with Samuele Mazzolini, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellow and researcher at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and FLACSO Ecuador, about the forces reshaping Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa. The discussion examines the rapid expansion of organised crime, the fragmentation of local gangs, the limits of the government's security strategy and the broader weakening of state institutions. We also look at Noboa's increasingly confrontational political style, tensions with Colombia, and the growing role of the United States in Ecuador's security landscape. As insecurity spreads beyond the country's traditional hotspots and public frustration rises, the episode asks a broader question: what has happened to Ecuador's stability, and where is the country heading next? Follow LatinNews for  analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondonLinkedIn: Latin American NewslettersFacebook: @latinnews1967For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Stephen Palazzo, aka Near Miss, an Army veteran, thru-hiker, and peak bagger who has completed the AT, CDT, AZT, and Colorado Trail, summited all 58 of Colorado's 14ers, and knocked out three of the seven summits.  This one runs the gambit. Stephen walks us through 24 years of military service, from crossing into Iraq on the first wave of the ground war in 2003 to negotiating with the number two guy in Al-Qaeda over a solitary confinement dispute, to a very geopolitically tangled deployment in Syria. He also shares how thru-hiking became the thing that finally got him to put down the bottle, why post-trail depression hit harder than anything he experienced in war, and a magical moment in the Wind River Range where he locked eyes with a bull moose. And- as Chaunce comes to grips with her impending move, she has made it her mission to make each podcast an ultra-marathon. This one is sure to give you enough content to get through the week (or year). Also, warning: this episode contains discussions of war, combat, death, PTSD, and alcohol abuse. We wrap the show with an article about thru-hiker entitlement, discussing why a Sawyer filter lasts a lifetime but you're supposed to swap a Brita every few months, the triple crown of mountain peaks, a new sun hoody review series, a detailed mailbag about a listener's experience on the San Diego Trans County Trail, and Chaunce schedules an impromptu summit of Mount Rainier. NEW Backpacker Radio Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/can-you-dig-it-15/ Apply to Guest Co-Host Backpacker Radio. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code "BACKPACKERRADIO" for $20 off LT5 Trekking Poles at gossamergear.com.  OnX Backcountry: Through Memorial Day, use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com  Hyperlite Mountain Gear: Use code "BPRADIO15" for 15% of hyperlitemountaingear.com Shady Rays: Use code "TREK" for 40% off two or more pairs of sunglasses at shadyrays.com. [divider] Interview with Stephen "Near Miss" Palazzo Stephen's Instagram Stephen's Trek Author page Time stamps & Questions 00:05:25 - Reminders: Check out our new merch, get tickets for our LIVE Chaunce send-off podcast, apply to be a guest co-host, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon 00:13:40 - Introducing Near Miss 00:15:50 - What got you started in the military? 00:22:00 - Were you still on your five year plan when 9/11 happened? 00:26:45 - Talk to us in your drill sergeant voice 00:28:30 - Discussion about Stephen's time in the military after 9/11 00:40:50 - Did you prefer your more managerial or front-line roles? 00:45:40 - What are your go-to stories that you tell about your deployments? 00:49:18 - What was one of your near-death experiences? 00:53:00 - Discussion about post-trail depression 00:55:30 - Discussion about PTSD 00:56:00 - How did you deal with your drinking problems? 01:01:15 - Do you have any advice for hikers that want to process something on trail? 01:06:17 - Chaunce's voice memo story 01:09:50 - As a drill sergeant, what ticks you off the most? 01:14:00 - How many people left in the first few weeks? 01:21:00 - Tell us about your Ursack freezing to a tree 01:26:50 - Have you talked any of your veteran friends into hiking? 01:28:30 - Was there a moment you realized that hiking was healing you? 01:35:00 - Tell us about your trip to Ecuador 01;37:30 - Discussion about rhabdomyolysis 01:40:45 - How did you get interested in mountaineering? 01:44:16 - Do you have advice for someone who wants to save money for an adventure? 01:51:45 - How did you decide to hike the CDT next? 01:56:10 - Is there a difference between the fear you experienced while deployed versus hiking? 01:58:50 - What are your favorite stories from the CDT? 02:02:10 - What's the most real between ghosts, aliens, and mountain lions in New England? 02:14:35 - What time span did you complete all the Colorado 14ers in? 02:18:30 - Discussion about paratroopers 02:25:15 - Which was your first of the 7 summits? 02:31:17 - Discussion about summiting Denali 02:38:15 - Fuck Marry Kill: Denali, Kiliminjaro, Aconcagua 02:39:50 - If you had to cut a summit from the list, which would you cut? 02:43:00 - Discussion about deciding to quit a thru-hike and town food 02:49:50 - Tell us about the 13ers you've done recently 02:52:00 - Are you afraid of dying? 02:53:55 - What do you wear in extremely cold conditions? 02:55:45 - What advice would you give to someone interested in getting into mountaineering? 03:03:30 - Do you feel like a different person now? 03:06:00 - Zach and Chaunce have a fight 03:12:50 - What's next on the docket for you? 03:13:45 - In what way did you burnout on thru-hiking? 03:16:40 - Tell us about your Buffalo Wild Wings points 03:23:00 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? 03:25:50 - If you were 18 again, would you join the Army again? Segments Trek Propaganda: 7 All-Too Common Signs of Entitlement I've Noticed in the Thru-Hiking Community by Peg Leg QOTD:  Why does a sawyer filter last a lifetime but you're supposed to swap a brita every few months? Triple Crown of mountain peaks Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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This episode of the show is about America, ultimately. We're joined by Cristina Jimínez, author of the memoir Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear into Pride, Power, and Real Change and MacArthur genius grant recipient for a discussion of mental health in the immigrant and undocumented immigrant communities in light of events like the ICE surge, 9/11, and January 6th. Cristina fled Ecuador with her family when she was 13, landed in Queens, and, despite a lot of complicating factors having to do with legal status, went to college and graduate school. She was one of the founders of the advocacy group United We Dream, was a key player in the passage of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and was awarded a MacArthur genius grant. Cristina talks about the anxiety and depression that hangs heavily in vulnerable populations and also why she's actually incredibly optimistic and hopeful, even in these seemingly bleak times, because of how citizens responded to ICE in Minnesota. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

Are you a person? Sounds like a simple question, but it isn’t. Until pretty recently, the idea that everyone was a human in the same way was almost unthinkable. But the world order that established universal human rights is crumbling. The question of who or what counts as a person is getting harder to answer. Companies have rights to religious freedom – but Muslims detained in Guantanamo Bay don't. Rivers have been granted legal personhood in New Zealand. In Ecuador, anyone can sue on behalf of Nature. Who and what gets rights is expanding, even as good old fashioned Human Rights are failing. What replaces the old politics of personhood is up for grabs. And some LLMs have already begun arguing for their own personhood. Lisa Siraganian is the author of The Problem of Personhood: Giving Rights to Trees, Corporations and Robots and a Professor of Comparative Thought and Literature at John Hopkins University. She spoke to Richard Hames about the politics of personhood and whether or not we should believe Claude's arguments that it should be treated as a person.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 1870 map of Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela Journalist Galarza reports from Ecuador on deadly US strikes on boats, Ecuador military regime's role; Organizers of Global Sumud Flotilla say 400 people taking part in 3rd humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, expecting Israeli interception; Palestinians in Gaza mark 78th anniversary of Nakba displacement of Palestinians during creation of Israel; World Health Organization declares International Health Emergency as fears grow of Ebola spread beyond Congo; Voting rights activists rally in Montgomery, Selma Alabama, say GOP redistricting could unseat 1/3rd of Congressional Black Caucus The post Ecuador journalist describes country's role in deadly US boat strikes; Palestinians in Gaza mark 78th anniversary of Nakba displacement of Palestinians – May 18, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Este capítulo del podcast consiste en una entrevista a Thais Herrera, una empresaria y atleta dominicana que hizo historia al convertirse en la primera mujer de su país en conquistar el monte Everest y completar el desafío de las Siete Cumbres. Durante la conversación, Herrera relata de manera detallada y emotiva los intensos retos físicos, económicos y mentales que enfrentó en sus expediciones, detallando vivencias extremas como sufrir congelamiento (frostbite) en el Aconcagua , presenciar los peligros de las avalanchas en Ecuador y aclimatarse para la rigurosa "zona de la muerte" por encima de los 8,000 metros en el Everest. A través de anécdotas sobre su preparación física entrenando en una isla caribeña , la mística relación con los guías locales y sherpas , y el apoyo incondicional de sus hijos , Thais transmite un mensaje de resiliencia, disciplina y gratitud , inspirando a las personas —especialmente a las mujeres dominicanas— a derribar sus propios paradigmas y perseverar incansablemente en la búsqueda de sus sueños. #DalePlay y #LearnWhileInvesting

Llegamos al cierre de Raíces que sostienen la vida hablando de la esperanza, una raíz que todos necesitamos tarde o temprano.La fe verdadera se demuestra cuando llegan las temporadas oscuras y aun así permanecemos. La Biblia nunca prometió una vida sin dolor, pero sí la presencia de Dios en medio de él.En este mensaje veremos cómo Dios forma raíces profundas precisamente en los momentos más difíciles, y cómo incluso en medio del sufrimiento, la debilidad y la incertidumbre, nada puede separarnos de Su amor.Support the show

Enviame un mensaje con tu pregunta o comentario¿De verdad hay que “congelar” un país entero para mejorar la seguridad? Hablamos sin rodeos del toque de queda en Ecuador y del riesgo de convertir una medida excepcional en un castigo masivo para la gente que trabaja, se moviliza tarde o enfrenta una urgencia. Desde la mirada de un especialista en seguridad y protección ejecutiva, ponemos sobre la mesa una idea incómoda: una restricción general puede producir titulares, pero no necesariamente reduce la capacidad operativa del crimen organizado, los GDO, las mafias y los extorsionadores que se adaptan rápido. Nos metemos en los efectos que casi nadie quiere discutir: cientos de detenciones por incumplir el toque de queda, antecedentes penales, gastos en abogados y un sistema judicial que se satura y abre puertas a la corrupción del “cuánto hay”. También analizamos el discurso de “golpear estructuras económicas” con decomisos de drogas y armas, y por qué esos golpes pueden ser marginales si el negocio ilícito es transnacional, diversificado y con reemplazos constantes. Sin control penitenciario y sin jueces y fiscales confiables, la captura de hoy puede convertirse en impunidad mañana. La conversación vuelve siempre a lo esencial: depuración institucional real en Policía y Fuerzas Armadas, inteligencia bien usada, operaciones focalizadas y un plan de seguridad a mediano y largo plazo. Sumamos el componente social que sostiene cualquier política pública: empleo, educación, valores en el hogar y escuelas seguras, porque sin eso el delito se “reproduce” y el ciudadano vive en zozobra. Si te interesa el estado de excepción, la seguridad pública en Ecuador, la corrupción y las decisiones que sí cambian el terreno, este análisis te va a incomodar y te va a servir. Suscríbete, comparte el episodio y déjanos una reseña: ¿crees que el toque de queda funciona o solo tapa el problema?Gep AcademyCursos en linea y presencialesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIG: https://www.instagram.com/joselcherrez/Fb: https://www.facebook.com/joselcherrez/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JoseLCherrez/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joselcherrezWebSite: https://www.joselcherrez.com/ 

The Trump administration has elevated the strategic importance of the Western Hemisphere to the United States at a time when countries in the region are turning away from leftist populism. Can dollarization play a key role in achieving stability and growth in Latin America? John Cochrane, David Malpass, and Emilio Ocampo will discuss the benefits of dollarization to Latin American countries with a history of bad monetary policy, why dollarization in the Americas would be good for the United States, and how adopting the dollar as the legal currency has worked out in Panama, Ecuador, and El Salvador. The speakers will discuss ways of dollarizing and why that reform is especially relevant to Argentina and Venezuela today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debate de actualidad con los periodistas Alberto Arilla, Verónica Crespo y Joan Guirado: Análisis de todo lo que ha dado de sí el primer pleno de la legislatura en las Cortes. En clave social conocemos la memoria de 2025 de la Fundación Federico Ozanam y se cumple un mes de la apertura del proceso de regularización de migrantes: Tami, de Ecuador, nos cuenta cómo lo está tramitando ella. En Zaragoza el ayuntamiento aprueba la nueva ordenanza cívica. En Andalucía termina la campaña electoral ante los comicios del domingo. Ibercaja ha donado 930.000 euros a 17 proyectos solidarios. Cerramos con el boicot de España y otros países a Eurovisión, por la ausencia de veto a Israel.

Some frogs are regular little drug factories. Their skins produce a wide range of powerful alkaloids, a large family of chemicals usually produced by plants. Familiar alkaloids include quinine, caffeine and morphine. Different alkaloids have different effects, usually on the nervous system.The poison-arrow frog may be the most famous alkaloid-producing frog. South American natives simply rub their arrows or darts on the frog's back. One species of this frog contains enough poison to kill about 100 people! Another frog, native to Ecuador, produces an anesthetic more powerful than morphine. South American natives rub another frog on their wounds. Researchers discovered that the frog's skin makes a powerful antiseptic. Yet another frog alkaloid will change the colors on parrot feathers. Some of the alkaloids produced by frogs are so complex that it takes years of study, using modern science's most sophisticated equipment, to discover the active chemical.Researchers in this field are only beginning to learn about the alkaloids produced by frogs. They have yet to research a frog that natives claim to use to heighten their senses for the hunt. What puzzles scientists who believe in evolution is that the frogs' exotic skin chemistries don't follow the patterns they anticipated based upon expected evolutionary relationships.This means that these frogs have one more exciting purpose. They provide evidence against evolution and for the Creator.Matthew 13:22"'Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.'”Prayer: I thank You, Lord, that You have included chemicals in the creation that can help us treat our medical problems. I ask that I would not become so concerned with earthly cares and worries that I forget about my spiritual needs - which are fully supplies by You. Amen.REF.: Pennisi, Elizabeth. "Pharming frogs." Science News, v. 142. Image: Phantasmal poison frog, Envato. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Solaris Resources continues to advance its flagship Warintza copper project in Ecuador after securing technical approval for its Environmental Impact Assessment, marking a major step toward full permitting and development. CEO Matthew Rowlinson discusses the project's recently published PFS, highlighting Warintza's large-scale reserve base, low strip ratio, strong economics, and long mine life that position it among the premier undeveloped copper assets globally. The conversation also explores future financing flexibility, strategic growth opportunities through additional land consolidation, and how Solaris is preparing for a potential construction decision by early 2027. With copper demand accelerating and few new tier-one projects advancing globally, Solaris believes Warintza is emerging at the right time in the market cycle.

Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community, join today https://wastenoday.pro/BCC Join the Waste No Day! Facebook group: https://wastenoday.pro/FBgroup Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann is a former Green Beret who spent most of his adult life in Army Special Forces, serving in places like Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Afghanistan. His work focused not just on combat, but on building trust in low-trust environments - helping small teams connect with locals and turn them into strong partners. After the military, he shifted that same focus on human connection into leadership coaching, storytelling, and writing. He's the author of Nobody's Coming to Save You and his newer book The Generosity of Scars, and he's known for helping leaders improve by focusing on relationships, storytelling, and real human connection.    In this episode, we talked about storytelling, leadership, trust, emotions, struggle... Website: https://scottmann.com/about/, tfpineapple.org Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScottMannPodcast Play: 11 Days  WND Ep: 04/14/2025 Scott Mann - Build Unbreakable Connections Through Authentic Storytelling Books: Nobody's Coming to Save You, The Generosity of Scars Concepts: Rooftop Leadership