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What if the Great Pyramid is 25,000 years old? What if a dark star on a 26,000-year orbit periodically hurls swarms of comets at Earth, triggering ice ages and resetting civilization back to zero? And what if the warming period we're living in right now, the one we've been told is a crisis, is actually the best thing that ever happened to us?Randall Carlson is a master geologist, a cosmological detective, and one of the people most responsible for blowing open the Younger Dryas impact theory alongside Graham Hancock. In this conversation, we go deep into the energy paradox that mainstream science still can't explain, the evidence that our planet has been through multiple civilization-ending floods (not just one), and an Italian engineer's study that dates the Khufu Pyramid to roughly 23,000 BC based on erosion analysis of the limestone base.We get into the precessional cycle, the sacred numbers encoded across ancient cultures from Egypt to India to the cathedrals of medieval Europe, and why ancient peoples were so obsessed with tracking the heavens. Spoiler: it wasn't for fun. It was survival data.We also take a hard look at the climate narrative. Randall walks through the Medieval Warm Period, when Europe was warmer than today and civilization flourished, population boomed, and they built cathedrals that still stand. Then the cooling came, crops failed, immune systems collapsed, and the bubonic plague wiped out half the continent. The pattern is clear: warming is flourishing. Cooling is death. And our modern warming trend started a full century before human CO2 emissions even registered as a signal.Plus: the missing 18 years of Jesus, why the quest for the Holy Grail is really about knowing when to ask the right questions, and the Predator analogy you didn't know you needed to understand catastrophic geology.This is the first of what will be many conversations with Randall. We barely scratched the surface.| Randall Carlson |►Website | https://randallcarlson.com/► YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/therandallcarlson►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therandallcarlson/► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheRandallCarlson/This episode is sponsored by►Metal Mark Gold Aurum Collectable Art |  ⁠https://mtlmrk.com/⁠►Korrect Life | ⁠https://korrectlife.com/| Aubrey Marcus |►Website | ⁠⁠https://www.aubreymarcus.com/►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus►Facebook |⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/►X |⁠ https://x.com/aubreymarcus►Substack: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/substack► Love To The Seventh Power: ⁠https://chakaruna.com/collections/books⁠Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast:►iTunes |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠►Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠►IHeartRadio |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠►Partner with the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/booking

Mike & Pam are here today answering more of your great Listener Questions! Today we discuss some options for a "splurge trip" to enjoy fireworks from your room while the baby sleeps, options to enjoy some great Italian dining and also enjoy extra evening hours at the Magic Kingdom, "tricks" to figure out when Pirate night might be for your Disney Cruise and thoughts on when you might want to schedule your Palo reservation for a first-time cruiser, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In L'estate della maturità, a small group of students go to il caffè di Tullio to celebrate the end of their maturità exams. Ora che la scuola è finita, i tre studenti hanno progetti diversi per il futuro: c'è chi vuole studiare e chi, invece, preferisce andare subito a lavorare. E poi c'è anche chi vuole prendersi del tempo per decidere bene cosa fare…Step into L'estate della maturità and enjoy the episode!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SEC Tournament begins Today in Nashville, the top four seeds get a double bye and do not play until Friday: 1. Florida Gators 2. Alabama Crimson Tide 3. Arkansas Razorbacks 4. Vanderbilt Commodores Seeds 5-8 do not play until Thursday: 5. Tennessee Volunteers 6. Texas A&M Aggies 7. Georgia Bulldogs 8. Missouri Tigers Jim Dunaway gave us his greatest prediction ever last week and we scoffed. Dunaway labeled Team Italy as the team that could make a surprise run in the World Baseball Classic. Not, have they. The Italians upset the United States last night and are on the cusp of advancing out of pool play. Bam Adebayo scores 83 Brian Kelly said WHAT? The Auburn Tigers got bubble help yesterday with the Pitt upset of Stanford in the ACC Tournament but can Auburn Basketball make the most of it? The Tigers face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Nashville at 2:00 today as they play for their postseason lives. Auburn is favored by 2.5-points. Jon Sumrall's spring break plans are canceled SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the 16th century, one man stood between the Ottoman Empire and European domination, yet his name has been largely forgotten. Gabriele Tadino was an Italian military engineer whose genius transformed medieval warfare and saved Europe from one of history's greatest conquerors, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. In 1522, Tadino defied his Venetian masters by sneaking away in the night to defend Rhodes, where 700 Knights Hospitaller faced an impossible siege against 100,000 Ottoman troops. His revolutionary innovations—from acoustic devices using stretched skins and bells to detect enemy tunnels, to star-shaped fortifications that could withstand cannon fire—turned him into a legend among Renaissance military minds. Despite losing an eye in combat, Tadino continued directing the defense, holding off Suleiman for six months and forcing the Sultan to negotiate a peaceful surrender rather than achieve outright victory. Today’s guest is Edoardo Albert, author of “The Man Who Stopped the Sultan.” We see how Tadino's expertise came at a crucial moment when gunpowder was rendering centuries-old walls obsolete and Europe's power-hungry rulers—Henry VIII, Francis I, and Charles V—were too divided to mount a unified defense against Ottoman expansion. He pioneered counter-mining techniques like "camouflets," controlled explosions that buried enemy sappers alive, and ventilation shafts that redirected the force of gunpowder blasts away from fortress walls. His genius extended from Crete's massive Martinengo Bastion, which still stands today, to the walls of Vienna in 1529, where his underground warfare tactics stopped Suleiman's advance into Central.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's page, Menachot 58, the Talmud unpacks why leaven and honey are both banned from the meal offering, and one medieval explanation stops us cold: God deliberately didn't want anything too powerful, too sweet, or too overwhelming on the altar. From there, a late-night espresso hunt on an Italian highway somehow becomes the perfect illustration of why mediocrity — the consistent, reliable, always-available kind — might actually be the secret to civilization. What does a Starbucks latte have to do with ancient sacrifice? Listen and find out.

1. Headline: The Secret Meeting at Uranaborg Guest Author: Mark PiesingSummary: Mark Piesing discusses the 1925 secret meeting in Norway where legendary explorer Roald Amundsen and Italian engineer Umberto Nobile planned their North Pole airship expedition. Driven by financial needs, unfinished business, and political pressure, these complex characters formed an uneasy, historic alliance. (17)

Atlanta sheriff gets a DUI on duty, a flight had an emergency landing after a security scare, and an Italian student judges Olive Garden. Is this anything? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're buzzing about the latest news and updates on this morning's episode of Billy and Lisa in the Morning. From a Florida man's wild scheme to steal $40,000 from Target using Taco Bell seasoning packets to a viral story about an Italian exchange student's reaction to Alfredo sauce, we've got the scoop. We're also discussing the LA Marathon's new rule allowing runners to quit at mile 18 and still collect their finisher's medal. Plus, we're talking about the latest entertainment news, including Harry Styles' concert film and Lady Gaga's upcoming wedding. It's a morning full of surprises, so tune in to hear all about it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why are New Yorkers lining up for gelato in SoHo?In this episode, we talk with the entrepreneur behind RivaReno Gelato about the moment in Italy that sparked an obsession—and ultimately led him to bring authentic Italian gelato to New York City.From discovering what real gelato tastes like, to opening a shop in one of the toughest restaurant markets in the world, he shares the story behind the scoop everyone is talking about.Along the way we dive into the craft of gelato, the realities of building a food business, and why sometimes one unforgettable experience can change everything.Mathew was a GREAT guest. See you at RivaReno!Find everything about RivaReno here: https://www.rivareno.com/us/Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University 

Return to Work After Stroke: How Marco Calabi Rebuilt His Career, His Purpose, and His Life At 47 years old, Marco Calabi was a DevOps engineer living in Italy – someone who spent his days automating systems, solving complex problems, and helping companies stop wasting time on repetitive tasks. He was healthy, working, paying bills, and spending time with friends. Life was normal. Then, without warning, everything changed. A small hole between the two chambers of Marco’s heart, a condition known as Patent Foramen Ovale, or PFO, had allowed blood flows to mix. A clot formed. It travelled to his brain. By the time his partner and sister realised something was terribly wrong, Marco was moving his arm involuntarily, unaware of what was happening to his own body. The emergency services were called twice. The second time, they came. Marco underwent eight hours of brain surgery. He was placed in a medically induced coma to allow his brain to rest. When he finally opened his eyes, he was on a hospital bed, and the road back had only just begun. The Reality of Stroke at 47 Marco woke from surgery to find the right side of his body had been affected. His arm, hand, and leg were weak. His speech was impaired. He left the hospital in a wheelchair. For many stroke survivors, this is the moment that defines everything that follows, not the stroke itself, but the first honest look at what recovery is actually going to require. “In the beginning, I was helped in everything,” Marco recalls. “They prepared my lunch. They helped me go to the bathroom. My family never left me alone.” His mother, his partner, his sister, and a close friend in the Netherlands all rallied around him. At home, physiotherapists and local health professionals visited him directly, a level of care he describes as incredible. Step by step, he began to reclaim his independence. First, the bathroom. Then the kitchen. Then the stairs. Each small act of autonomy arrived with a feeling he hadn’t expected: power. “You feel good because you think you have power again,” he says. “It is a very important moment.” Return to Work After Stroke: Why It Matters For working-age stroke survivors, the question of whether they can return to work after stroke is one of the most pressing they face. Identity, purpose, financial security, and routine work carry all of these things, and a stroke threatens all of them at once. For Marco, returning to work wasn’t just a financial necessity. It was evidence that his life still had forward momentum. He went back to his role as a DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer, initially working six hours a day instead of eight. The work itself, automating processes and improving systems, remained the same. Only the pace had changed. “I do the same things, but with different speeds,” he says simply. That shift in pace is something many stroke survivors recognise. Recovery doesn’t demand perfection. It demands persistence. “The right moment is now. Not after, not tomorrow, not next week. Now.” — Marco Calabi Recovery Happens in Steps One of the most grounded things Marco shares is this: recovery cannot be rushed. “The experience is made of steps,” he says. “You must live every step. The first steps are physical. And then your mind changes. But you must let yourself be.” This is the part that rarely gets talked about openly. The pressure to recover quickly — to prove to yourself, your family, and your employer that you are still capable — can work against the very process you are trying to complete. Marco’s advice is to resist the urge to skip ahead. Physical recovery comes first. Mental and emotional transformation follows naturally from there. Trying to rush past the physical phase doesn’t speed up recovery. It disrupts it. The Book, the Purpose, and the Shift Deep into his recovery, Marco did something unexpected. He wrote a book. Cambio di Vita, translated into English as Life Change: To Hell and Back, is his account of what happened, what he felt, and what he learned. Available on Amazon in digital and paperback. Writing started as a personal exercise. Somewhere in the process, its purpose shifted. “I said, my story is useless in this moment. I can make something,” Marco explains. “And so the book has another meaning to share.” For a man who had always found purpose through his career, the stroke opened an unexpected door. Helping others became a new calling. Speaking engagements, podcasts, and community conversations, Marco has built a new layer of meaning onto the life he already had. His best friend told him he had become wiser. His own reflection on what changed is striking: “Heartlessness is useless. You reach the hearts of people with softness.” What Stroke Taught Him About Life Perhaps the most powerful thing about Marco’s story is not what he lost, but what he found. He found that the right moment is always now, not when conditions are perfect, not when recovery is complete, but right now, with whatever capacity you currently have. He found that family and friends matter more than most of us acknowledge until we truly need them. He found that purpose doesn’t require a perfect body or a full working week. It requires a decision. If you are navigating life after stroke, wondering whether you can return to work, rebuild your identity, or find meaning in what remains, Marco’s story is proof that it is possible. Not easy. Not fast. But absolutely possible. If you are rebuilding your life after stroke and want a guide for the journey ahead, Bill’s book The Unexpected Way That a Brain Injury Can Change Your Life is waiting for you at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. If this podcast has supported you, consider supporting it back at Patreon. Your contribution keeps this community growing. FAQ: Return to Work After Stroke Can you return to work after a stroke? Yes, many stroke survivors do return to work, though the timeline and capacity vary depending on the severity of the stroke, the type of work, and individual recovery. Marco Calabi returned to his role as a DevOps engineer, initially working six hours a day instead of eight. The key is a gradual, supported transition. How long does it take to return to work after a stroke? Recovery timelines vary widely. Some survivors return within weeks; others need months or years. Factors include the type and severity of stroke, the physical and cognitive demands of the job, and the quality of rehabilitation support. There is no universal timeline. Patience and persistence matter more than speed. What can I expect when returning to work after a stroke? Many survivors return at reduced hours or modified duties. Adjustments to pace, task complexity, or physical demands are common. Open communication with employers and occupational therapists can help structure a gradual, sustainable return. Marco worked six-hour days and describes it simply: “I do the same things, but with different speeds.” Does returning to work help stroke recovery? For many survivors, returning to work contributes positively to recovery, providing routine, purpose, social connection, and a sense of forward momentum. Marco Calabi describes his return to work as evidence that life still had forward momentum. However, the timing must be right, and the transition should be gradual. What if I can’t return to my previous job after a stroke? Some survivors find that stroke opens doors to new kinds of purpose volunteering, writing, advocacy, or a different career direction. Marco Calabi used his recovery to write a book and speak to others about life after stroke. The key is finding what gives you meaning, even if it looks different from before. For more guidance on rebuilding life after stroke, visit recoveryafterstroke.com/book. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. Marco Calabi — From Induced Coma to Back at Work: A Stroke Survivor's Honest Recovery Story At 47, Marco Calabi had a stroke caused by a hole in his heart. Today he's back at work, has written a book, and is helping others go on. Marco’s Facebook Marco’s Instagram Marco’s Book: Life Change Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: Return to Work After Stroke 02:27 Life Before and After the Stroke 05:23 Health Awareness and Stroke Causes 09:22 The Day of the Stroke 15:02 Writing the book “Life Change: To Hell and Back” 27:51 The Importance of Support During Recovery 33:15 Gaining Autonomy and Finding Purpose 39:14 The Power of Mindset in Recovery 43:24 Life Lessons Learned Post-Stroke 47:24 Inspiring Others Through Personal Experience Transcript: Introduction: Return to Work After Stroke Bill Gasiamis (00:00) what kind of things is okay to complain about? Like in Italy, if the pasta is not cooked al dente, you must complain. Marco Calabi (00:07) Okay, yeah. Okay, yes, yes. Bill Gasiamis (00:08) you Marco Calabi (00:13) Okay, but you complain, you learn to complain about very important things. Bill Gasiamis (00:24) Hello everyone and welcome to the recovery after stroke podcast. Before we get into today’s episode, I want to tell you about a tool I’ve been using and genuinely love turn to.ai. If you’ve ever tried to keep up with the latest stroke research, you’ll know how overwhelming it can be. There are literally 800 new things published every single week about stroke research papers, patient discussions, expert comments, clinical trials, events. Nobody has time to read all of that. Turn2.ai is an AI health sidekick that does it for you. It searches everything published in the past week and sends you what’s most relevant to your situation personalized every week straight to you. It’s my favorite new tool for 2026. It’s just $2 a week, patient first, low cost. And here’s what I love about this. When you sign up through my link, you’re supporting this podcast at absolutely no extra cost to you. Use code Bill10 for 10 % off and try it free at the link below or scan the QR code on your screen. Speaking of resources, if you’re rebuilding your life after stroke and want a roadmap for what comes next, my book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing to Happen is available at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. It’s written from experience, my own and other stroke survivors. And I hope it helps you the way writing it helped me. And to everyone supporting the show Patreon, thank you genuinely. This is not possible without you. Now today’s guest is Marco Calabi, a DevOps engineer from Italy who had a stroke at 47 caused by a hole in his heart. He went through eight hours of brain surgery, wake up from a medically induced coma, left hospital in a wheelchair and went on to return to work, write a book, and find a new sense of purpose. This is a remarkable conversation. Let’s get into it. Bill Gasiamis (02:18) Marco Calabi welcome to the podcast Marco Calabi (02:21) Yes, I’m ready and thank you for your invitation. Life Before and After the Stroke Bill Gasiamis (02:27) Tell me a little bit about what your life was like before you had the stroke. Marco Calabi (02:33) Yes, before my stroke, my life was normal, I say. Working, paying bills, going outside with friends and so on. After the stroke, everything changed because… Bill Gasiamis (02:53) Yeah. Did you have a, what kind of work did you do before the stroke? Marco Calabi (02:58) Before the stroke, even after the stroke, I work ⁓ in computer science field. I’m a DevOps engineer. And after the stroke, I work a little less. Six hours, I can do eight hours before the stroke. But I do the same things. I do normal things. project something about I’m very, very, very vertical in this moment. I work in a site, the reliability engineer field. my aim is to help this system to service. to automate things. And I’m like a robot. I like a robot. Bill Gasiamis (04:05) to automate. To automate things. So, okay, to automate manual processes or something like that. Marco Calabi (04:10) ⁓ so pretty. Yes, yes, I try to automate everything because the people, the company now try to avoid to make the people to repeating things. because you want people… make more important things and the repeating things are not very important. in my opinion, diminishing view of the work. And I try to make the things better in some way. before the soak and even after the soak. I do the same things but with different speeds. Health Awareness and Stroke Causes Bill Gasiamis (05:23) Yeah. With you regards to your health, how did you view your health before the stroke? Did you think you were healthy? Did you think you were well, or was there some things that you were dealing with that were related to the stroke that occurred? Marco Calabi (05:38) Yes, before the stroke I was healthy, but I was very worried about my health because I found a lot of health problems in my body, but the problems were not there. because after the stroke, I did understand I was healthy in that moment. And the stroke teached me to understand my health better. yes, yes, yes. Bill Gasiamis (06:30) You were heavy? Marco Calabi (06:37) because I went out from the hospital with wheelchair. And now I’m able to walk. Bill Gasiamis (06:51) Aha. So were you overweight? Marco Calabi (06:56) No, no, I’m not. I had a stroke maybe because the doctors doesn’t know the motive. Perhaps, perhaps it was a genetic problem in my heart because of FOP, because a small all between the two chambers in my heart. And the mixing of the two flow bloods makes problems to the brain. And after the stroke, ⁓ the stroke happened. But I… Bill Gasiamis (07:51) Yeah, did they? Did they find a hole in your heart? Marco Calabi (07:55) Yes, yes, and I was operated in my heart. Closing, yes, closing the hole because people suffer this common problem. But sometimes the problem is huge. A lot of people… Bill Gasiamis (08:01) to fix the hull. ⁓ huh. Hmm. Marco Calabi (08:25) don’t suffer major problems. But sometimes it is very, very important. In my case, was very, very important because it created the mixing of the blood flows, created ⁓ a blood costrain. to the brain and the platypus brain ⁓ created a stroke. It is the opinion of the doctors. Bill Gasiamis (09:04) on the How old were you at the time? Marco Calabi (09:10) I softened the stroke at 47 and now I’m 51 years old. Yes. The Day of the Stroke Bill Gasiamis (09:22) 41, 47 when the stroke happened. On the day of the stroke, did you notice there was some, something wrong? Did you feel strange, feel different? Marco Calabi (09:31) Yes, during the stroke it was terrible because I did a lot. My mate called the emergency number and they thought it was a problem of annotation. the neck. And my sister, because my brother called my sister, and my sister came into my house and she understood something was wrong, because I moved my arm in the air. Bill Gasiamis (10:02) Mm-hmm. Marco Calabi (10:30) And I had, sorry, because remembering these things makes me a little uncomfortable. yes, but okay. And my sister, together with my mate, decided to call again the Belgics. and then they went to buy house and my story began. Bill Gasiamis (11:14) Hmm. So I’m going to go back for a moment and ask you about what just happened. You got uncomfortable. it emotional to talk about what happened to you sometimes? Marco Calabi (11:23) Yes, yes, yes, because I know I never accepted this thing I’m living together with it but yes, because yes, yes, because I think Bill Gasiamis (11:42) Uh-huh. You haven’t accepted it yet. Marco Calabi (11:52) I will never accept this thing. But I try to go on. I try. Bill Gasiamis (12:01) Why? Why do you think you won’t accept it? And is that helpful to not accept it? Marco Calabi (12:08) Because it is very hard to accept. Because it is not normal, in my opinion, to accept the bad things in life. ⁓ We must live together with them. Because… because we must live and stop. But living gains understanding is very different. Yes. Bill Gasiamis (12:48) If you’ve chosen to live with it and overcome the challenges that it gives, isn’t that a form of acceptance? Marco Calabi (12:58) Maybe. is, in my opinion, it is a form of acceptance. Because sooner or later I make something, I do something. And my father said it is useless to look through the ceiling. And it is a big truth. It is useless. Your life is in your hands. And you in that moment, your life is a lot in your hands. And you must decide your future because No people are able to help you. No other people, friends, family, relatives, and so on. You must do only with your strength and soul. Bill Gasiamis (14:18) Yeah. And to me, that sounds like acceptance. You have taken responsibility for the ⁓ recovery that you have to do. You’ve taken responsibility for your life. You’ve made steps to rehabilitate yourself, your emotions, your mental health. You wrote a book about what happened to you. And that sounds like you have accepted a lot of what happened to you, even though perhaps what it sounds like you’re saying maybe, and you can correct me if I’m wrong, it sounds like you’re saying, ⁓ I’m not going to give up. Writing the book “Life Change: To Hell and Back” Marco Calabi (15:02) Yes, yes, because I wrote a book because I followed a possible path because it was a path of recovering not only physical recovering but mainly mental recovery and writing the book was very helpful for me. And I hope it is helpful for others. Because in the beginning, I wrote the book because I tried to tell my story. And then I said, my story is useless. in this moment. I can make something. And so the book has another meaning. And because I want in this way to help, to share, to share. It is the right word. to share my experience. Not to… to share. To share. Bill Gasiamis (16:36) Yeah. Life change to hell and back is the English title, but you wrote the book in Italian and then had it translated to English. Correct. Marco Calabi (16:45) Yes, yes. In Italian, it is called Cambio di Vita. And in English, is ⁓ called Life Change. And to hell and back is the subtitle, because I went to tell. it was an help for me and perhaps I come back to tell to share to the others what I saw and what I did feel and I hope this experience will help in some way other people. Bill Gasiamis (17:17) Mm-hmm. Understand. Your journey started after the second time the emergency services were called to your house. What happened after that? Did they come to your house and then they took you to hospital? Did they treat you at your house? What happened? Marco Calabi (17:59) No, no, the physiotherapist and the therapist went to my house because I was not able to go to the hospital again. And then Italian hospitals decided to come directly. to my house and help me in my house. And so physiotherapists and local beauties, they were incredible. They were very, very professional and very, very helpful for me. Helped me to recover a little my body. in my speech. Bill Gasiamis (18:59) Before the recovery, I just wanted to understand what happened when you were having the stroke, the day of the stroke. your sister called the emergency services a second time. Did they take you to hospital to understand what was wrong? Marco Calabi (19:14) Yes. Yes, and I was operated immediately because my brain started to grow. And then I was operated because they didn’t want to… Bill Gasiamis (19:23) huh. Expand. Marco Calabi (19:47) to have to experience later problems. And they operated to me for eight hours. And then I was inducted with a comma. because my brain needed to rest. And then I woke up on a bed looking around and seeing people. And I remember I remembered a woman said, it is time to walk. And with a lot of difficulty, I started to walk. And then I was transferred to another hospital. to specialize ⁓ in stroke recovering. And there I was there for two months. Bill Gasiamis (21:10) Mm-hmm. And what were the deficits you needed to get rehabilitated from? Did you have problems with your body, with your limbs, with your, what was the problem? Marco Calabi (21:27) Problems with the walk, problems with the speaker. a problem to it because I was, I don’t know, it is visible. Yes, yes, because during the search they opened a hole. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (21:47) ⁓ trick you trick you asked me Marco Calabi (22:05) And then the wall remains open for all of that time. And then I was eliminated from this wall. And one month later, the wall was… All was closed. Bill Gasiamis (22:36) Okay, so you had the chocostomy in for a long time and ⁓ they removed the chocostomy, then the hole is there, takes a month to close. Marco Calabi (22:39) Yes. Yes. Yes, yes, yes. And my mate says it seems a cross. I don’t know, I don’t. Okay, Why not? Bill Gasiamis (22:56) It seems across. ⁓ Why not? Yeah. So, so you had to also learn to walk again, which side of your body was impacted by the stroke, which one was it your left side or your right side that didn’t work. Marco Calabi (23:14) my right side my right side my leg my arms my arms my hands and okay all the right side and ⁓ i am weaker to the right side and okay Bill Gasiamis (23:16) Mm-hmm. Waker. Marco Calabi (23:38) In the beginning, I was not able to write. And then after a long, very long training, I am able to write again. Very, very slowly, but I am able. Bill Gasiamis (24:00) Mm hmm. And when you were in hospital, what was the hardest part of the recovery for you? Did you, when you started walking again, what was that like? Marco Calabi (24:14) In the hospital, never stop, always on the wheelchair. And I stop when I come back home. But yes. No, no, no, no. Bill Gasiamis (24:38) You stood up when you came back home, but in rehabilitation, you didn’t stand up. Marco Calabi (24:44) very very sad. very very sad. ⁓ Above all in the transportation for example from the wheelchair to the bed or do an exercise bicycle maybe but stop stop stop. ⁓ I remembered sometimes they tried to make me walk on the stairs, very, very, very few stairs, and tried to make ⁓ me walk in corridors and stuff. Bill Gasiamis (25:48) Okay and your arm, your right arm, you couldn’t use it at the shoulder and the hand, is that what the problem was? Marco Calabi (25:58) Yeah, I can use it. I can use it. It is weaker. A little weaker. But I can use it in this moment. When I was in the hospital, my right arm had problems. Because ⁓ the mobility was limited. And after two months, I was able to move it freely. And now I’m able to move it again in every direction. Bill Gasiamis (26:49) Hmm. ⁓ Very good. When you came home from hospital, who was at home with you? Were you living alone or did you have some family with you? Marco Calabi (26:58) No, no, no, with my family, with my sister and with my mate because my sister and my mate never leave me alone. Leave me alone. they encouraged me. Thanks God because… ⁓ I think in this moment, family, friends, relatives, mates are very, very important. Above all, in this moment. Bill Gasiamis (27:44) Was there somebody that helped guide you through the recovery? Someone that stepped up and you had a lot of support from? The Importance of Support During Recovery Marco Calabi (27:51) My Yes, my friends. Above all, one of my friends who lives in the Netherlands because he was very worried about my health. And my bait talked to him to synchronize him about my condition and after and when I went back home he was very very very present and he was very very he was a very good friend. Bill Gasiamis (28:52) understand. So he came, supported you, was very present when you came back home. Yeah. Marco Calabi (29:00) Yes, yes, yes. Above all, my mom, my sister, my baby, obviously, my friends. Because in this moment, it is a moment you understand very well the friends. more close in the friends maybe, ⁓ maybe are fearful of your situation. Bill Gasiamis (29:44) Yes, yes, very much. Lots of people get fearful ⁓ when somebody they know how to stroke, they don’t know how to help and what to do. Marco Calabi (29:53) Yes, because I think it is natural. I understand it is natural because the first thing a friend, a person who knows you in things is what I can do. And she is very fearful because the situation is huge. And I understand in this moment, in that moment, you understand very well the people. And you understand very well the quality. Bill Gasiamis (30:39) Yes. Marco Calabi (30:46) Yes, you are the same. You are the same. Bill Gasiamis (30:47) your friends. Yeah, very common, very common. Doesn’t matter if you live in Italy, America, Australia, experience is very similar. People have very similar ⁓ reporting about friendships. Marco Calabi (30:59) Yes, I don’t think it is different from country to country because we are human being and stop and and stop. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (31:08) you People are people. What kind of things did you need help with at home? Could you go to the bathroom on your own? Could you eat on your own? What help was your family providing you? Marco Calabi (31:28) Yes, in the beginning I was helped in everything because they prepared my lunch, ⁓ they helped me to go to the bathroom, they face outside the door, checking the situation. Okay, okay, okay. I understand, okay. And then, with time, I conquered my autonomy. Because, for example, going to the bathroom, cooking something. Bill Gasiamis (31:58) Thank God. Thanks a lot. Marco Calabi (32:22) and doing my pet and so on. It is very important because in these moments you say to yourself, I’m able again. My life is not useless. It is silly to say. I know. It is very, very silly to say. But… Bill Gasiamis (32:54) in the moment, it’s probably okay in the moment, but now on reflection, it’s silly to say that, but at the moment it’s difficult and it’s a emotional experience and it’s a relief that you have and you have some autonomy now again, and you feel good about it. So yeah. Gaining Autonomy and Finding Purpose Marco Calabi (33:01) Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes, yes, you feel good because you think you have a power again. I don’t know. And it is a moment. It is a very important moment for you. I understand. I understand the luckiness. able to know because other people ⁓ has no luck ⁓ like me. Like me. And I understand. And this thing makes me run because, OK, I’m lucky and so I want Bill Gasiamis (33:55) Mm-hmm. Marco Calabi (34:11) I want to help others because I’m black. And so. Bill Gasiamis (34:16) Yes, have luck. You have a bit of luck on your side. You are improving. You’re getting better. You have autonomy. Again, you want to help other people because it’s important. Marco Calabi (34:25) Yes, very. In my opinion, it is very, very important because life otherwise is meaningless. you have to give some meaning to your life. And the stroke in some way helped me to discover my possible goal in my life. Bill Gasiamis (34:44) Yeah. calling in life, understand. So you didn’t get married, you didn’t have a family. Marco Calabi (35:09) No, I never married, but I have made a girlfriend for, I don’t know, 11, 12 years. We are like married. No, no, no, no. Bill Gasiamis (35:28) Okay, but you didn’t have children. Okay. So for you made a good point about purpose and meaning in life and helping other people. If you’re, if you don’t have family to, ⁓ fuss over to ⁓ to help out, to support, et cetera, when they’re young, like children, it could be a little bit of a gap in your life about purpose and meaning. And now that you had the stroke, you found that supporting other people provides you with some additional purpose and meaning above your relationship as well with your partner. Marco Calabi (35:50) Yes. Yes. Yes, because not ⁓ having keys makes me available, let me see, help others who have keys and maybe ⁓ they are busy, too busy. Bill Gasiamis (36:22) Yeah. Marco Calabi (36:35) for other things and I try to make ⁓ my life helpful for those ones. Bill Gasiamis (36:46) Yeah, you have more spare time and you can allocate that to helping other people. Yeah. So, you know, the Marco Calabi (36:50) Yes, yes, yes, yes. Bill Gasiamis (36:59) You talk very positively about your recovery. You’re focusing on all the positive things. You wrote a book. You want to help other people. But was there some times that you really struggled, that you had a really hard time and you needed more support emotionally or mentally? Marco Calabi (37:18) both of things. I had ⁓ moments with a lot of climate. Bill Gasiamis (37:21) Both. crying, yeah, very common. Marco Calabi (37:32) because ⁓ in those moments I was ⁓ I saw my life had problems. And for example, my mother’s teach me again ⁓ to wake on the shoes. And so in that moment, I… was I was ⁓ I… ⁓ I understood my situation very deeply. And why I wanted to prove it? Because every day I wanted to go on and every day I wanted to progress because I don’t want to live was moments again. I would like to make my life better. Bill Gasiamis (39:06) Uh-huh. Understand. Yeah. But it was difficult to make your life better because you’re just in the recovery phase. You’re very restricted. Things are difficult. The Power of Mindset in Recovery Marco Calabi (39:14) Yes. It is very, very, important the presence of your family, of your friends, because otherwise I would not be here. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (39:40) Yeah, that helped to bring you back. Marco Calabi (39:41) Yes, yes. And then after their help, you must help yourself. Because I understand, I understand you have everything to complain, but complaining is useless. It’s useless. Bill Gasiamis (39:54) as well. Marco Calabi (40:09) Complaining is natural, but it must be very short. A moment of self-reflection, a moment and stop. And then you must do something for yourself and stop. Stop to look to the ceiling. This useless. I wanted to say this useless. Bill Gasiamis (40:45) Yeah, I agree. But it’s something we all do. We all find ourselves complaining about our situation, but as long as you don’t stay there for a long amount of time, you can do the complaint and then move on and continue looking at things that you… Marco Calabi (40:57) Hmm. Hmm. Yes, Complaining is not a part, it’s a mainly part of my spirit. I complain ⁓ very, very few times. I understand people are different and the complaining is different, but… You must very, very, very aware of your situation and this stroke maybe makes you aware, more aware about yourself, about your problems, about your weakness and starting, starting, I interline, starting. from that you can go on. Bill Gasiamis (42:04) You can go on. Yeah, I agree. When you complain about things, like what kind of things is okay to complain about? Like in Italy, if the pasta is not cooked al dente, you must complain. Marco Calabi (42:23) Okay, yeah. Okay, yes, yes. Bill Gasiamis (42:24) you It’s important. You have to tell the chef, I’m sorry, the pasta is not al dente. You have to take it back. Marco Calabi (42:35) Okay, but you complain, you learn to complain about very important things. Yes. Bill Gasiamis (42:46) Yes, it’s feedback. It’s not complaining. It’s feedback. My food is not al dente and I need you to make it again so I can eat it because I can’t eat like this. It’s too cooked. Marco Calabi (42:51) What? I never was, I never liked a very, very precious food and I ate everything. I tasted everything, I ate everything. Even in the hospital, I ate everything. Life Lessons Learned Post-Stroke Bill Gasiamis (43:24) Is Italian hospital food good or is it terrible? Marco Calabi (43:31) It is a hospital book. And so it is very light. It is very, very, very simple. And it is very teachable. it is not a good book. Bill Gasiamis (43:43) Yeah. Yeah. You spoke a little bit earlier about how you have to go on with your life. So looking back now, how have you changed the way that you go about your life? How do you do things differently now? Marco Calabi (44:15) everything, everything, everything. I looked at the life in different way because I put the things in different priorities, working, having good time with friends and so on. Because before stroke you… to think about the things you do every day, but you don’t do that. Those ones. Then after the stroke, you start to do immediately the things. You don’t want to wait for things, the right moment and stop. Because the right moment, you understand, is now, not after, not tomorrow, not the next week. Now, it is a new way of singing life. You stop to wake because you understand time is very very precious. Bill Gasiamis (45:50) Yeah, and we may not have tomorrow. Understand. Marco Calabi (45:53) Yes, yes, you must do the things now and stop. As you can. You must not be a Superman. You must not do ⁓ things, a lot of things. You must do what you can and stop. But you must do. Bill Gasiamis (46:24) Yeah. Marco Calabi (46:25) and stop. Not tomorrow, not in one week, and not in one month. Now. You must do now. And stop. Never you understand, never stop you. Bill Gasiamis (46:47) Yeah, I agree. Once you have a stroke, you realize that you are mortal and that maybe you don’t have… Marco Calabi (46:53) It’s just… Bill Gasiamis (46:58) another 50 years or 40 years ahead of you. maybe you need to do, take more action, do more things, have the experiences you want to experience, whatever you can, I agree. ⁓ It’s something I think that is a good way to inspire people who have had a stroke, who have injuries, that you can find a way to do something that you want to do that you haven’t done. Inspiring Others Through Personal Experience Marco Calabi (47:24) Yes. Bill Gasiamis (47:24) that you love. very important to try and get it done, find a way to make it happen. Even if you’re in a wheelchair, even if it’s difficult, even if you need a lot of planning, you know, has to be something that you tick, you tick off your list of things to do. Marco Calabi (47:42) And it is not important what type of disease you suffer, cancer, stroke, leukemia, so on. It is, in my opinion, very important your mind, the way your mind, the way… Bill Gasiamis (48:10) your minds. Marco Calabi (48:10) want you, your mindset, the way you want to go on and stop. But I want, I want, I want to tell my story. Maybe, tell. If I am able to go on, everyone is able to go on. Bill Gasiamis (48:19) Yeah. Marco Calabi (48:41) It is not something special. Everyone can go to work and so Bill Gasiamis (48:51) Yeah, I agree. Everyone should go on with their life in some capacity as much as they can. ⁓ Yeah, that’s excellent. What about strengths? What have you discovered in yourself that you didn’t know was there? Did you uncover some new powers, some new strength, some better understanding of what you’re capable of? Has it been a learning experience for you to Marco Calabi (49:05) Okay. Yes. Yes, after the writing of my books was a moment of reflection because in that moment I asked to myself, I’m able to write a book, so what can block me? And in this moment, in that moment, I was able to do other things. Maybe here write another book, like choosing a social media manager for my Facebook and Instagram and asking. to hospitals and associations to tell my stories, creating podcasts and so on because writing the book created a moment, a precise moment of going forward. And in that moment, I aware. of my powers and my skills to go on. It was… Bill Gasiamis (51:02) Yeah. Yeah. You wrote a book, you did podcasts, you helped your community by speaking. You did all these things that you haven’t done before the stroke. Marco Calabi (51:10) Yes. Yes, and for example, now I’m discussing with a company for a possible speech of myself to inspire other people. And I’m telling the truth. I’m very, very happy because I hope this… Bill Gasiamis (51:30) Yeah. Marco Calabi (51:41) will ⁓ create something beautiful because I’m available to tell my story, to sell, perhaps something helpful. My best friend. Bill Gasiamis (52:01) Yeah, you know what I like about what I like about strokes and bio-codes? Sorry, go ahead. Marco Calabi (52:08) My best friend said, you are wiser. I don’t know. don’t know. I don’t know. Yes, yes. Before, was very hard. I was very, because my father was very hard. And I learned. Bill Gasiamis (52:19) Wiser. Wiser than before. Maybe. Marco Calabi (52:37) to be very hard. after the stroke, understood that heartless is useless because you reach the hearts of people with softness, not with heartlessness. Heartlessness makes ⁓ you more hateful. and not more lovable. Bill Gasiamis (53:10) Yeah, understand. Yes, I agree. Very wise. That’s very wise. Very wise. ⁓ You know what I like about your telling your story in for another organization or to inspire people is a lot of the people in the audience will not have had a stroke or another health issue or anything like that. Marco Calabi (53:11) Go on, go on, sorry. Yes. Bill Gasiamis (53:37) And what I like about it is that now there’s several years have passed since your stroke. So you’re standing on a stage telling your story. And one day, if those people happen to have a stroke or a negative medical experience, they have a picture in their mind of once upon a time, I was sitting in a room and there was this gentleman who… told his story and he was telling us about how he overcame his challenges, how he ⁓ improved, how he got better. And maybe those people who are unwell now because something happened to them, like everybody in life, things go wrong. Maybe they could say, I remember that man and the story that he told me, and maybe I can take some action and do similar things and get better. Marco Calabi (54:27) Mm-hmm. Bill Gasiamis (54:32) like he did. Marco Calabi (54:32) Yes. I tell the truth. It is not easy. It’s not easy. The experience is made of steps. In steps, steps. In the beginning, I… Bill Gasiamis (54:50) steps. Marco Calabi (54:58) You want to prove yourself, you are able to do things. And these are very important to you. And then you change. Steps, you change. Because the situation is changing. And you cannot, cannot, get things before you experience all the steps. It is, in my opinion, impossible. You must live every step. The first steps are physical. And then your mind changes. But the first steps are physical and soft. and you can you must you must us us us let that eat you must us let you be because you are not a superman you are not a special man and every every person experience these steps little by little and so you must aware of this situation. Otherwise, try to go forward faster. And in my opinion, it is a very wrong way to go on. Bill Gasiamis (56:55) Very wise, my friend. Marco Calabi (56:56) Thank you, thank you! Thank you, thank you! Bill Gasiamis (57:03) Your friend was correct when he said that you are much more wise now. I agree with him. Marco Calabi (57:07) Okay, okay, okay. I will report you. Bill Gasiamis (57:15) Report back to him, let him know that I agree with him. Now, your book is available online, correct? We can get it on Amazon, everywhere. Marco Calabi (57:21) Yes. Okay. Because in Italy, ⁓ I found a publisher. In the world, I decided to publish myself the book because I wanted to spread my story. as full as possible, I would say. And so I think what is the best platform, in my opinion, it is in this moment, Amazon. Because it can provide a digital version, paper version. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (58:07) Yeah. Marco Calabi (58:18) is only for US countries and so on. Instead, digital fashion is worldwide. And so, it is very powerful because I can reach every person in the world. Bill Gasiamis (58:44) Yes, hopefully. Marco Calabi (58:45) It was my idea. And I started and I make my book translated. I published it in Amazon. I created a digital paperback version and so on because I wanted to make it available. Very, very much. Bill Gasiamis (59:19) Yes, indeed. you have well done. I’m going to have a link to the Amazon ⁓ book. And also you will send me some links to ⁓ any other areas you would like us to send people if they’re interested to find out more information about it. I thank you for reaching out and joining me on the podcast. I very much appreciate it. It’s nice to meet you and to hear your story and all the best with your ongoing recovery. Marco Calabi (59:24) Okay. Okay. Thanks. Yes. Okay, and I say thank you, thank you, Bayard for your time, people, and thank you very much to tell my story and to give me the possibility to tell my story. Bill Gasiamis (1:00:08) Well, what a lovely conversation and what a journey and what wisdom to our listeners. If today’s episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Leave a comment and leave a review. Subscribe if you haven’t already. Marco’s book, Life Change to Hell and Back is available on Amazon. 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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Luca's Canvas: From Hidden Talent to Heartfelt Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-09-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Nella piccola cittadina toscana di San Giglio, le colline verdi abbracciavano i vicoli di pietra, mentre il sole di primavera inondava le aule del liceo locale.En: In the small Tuscan town of San Giglio, the green hills embraced the stone alleys, while the spring sun flooded the classrooms of the local high school.It: Tra questi muri, un ragazzo di nome Luca passava ore con il pennello in mano, immerso tra i colori dell'arte.En: Among these walls, a boy named Luca spent hours with a paintbrush in hand, immersed in the colors of art.It: Luca era diverso dagli altri studenti.En: Luca was different from the other students.It: Silenzioso e riservato, trovava conforto nei suoi quadri che teneva nascosti sotto il suo letto.En: Silent and reserved, he found comfort in his paintings, which he kept hidden under his bed.It: La scuola annunciò un concorso d'arte, e Luca sapeva che questa era l'opportunità per dimostrare il suo talento.En: The school announced an art competition, and Luca knew this was the opportunity to showcase his talent.It: Tuttavia, una voce interna lo tormentava: "E se non fossi abbastanza bravo?"En: However, an inner voice tormented him: "What if I'm not good enough?"It: Nel vicino giardino della scuola, Giulia osservava Luca.En: In the nearby school garden, Giulia watched Luca.It: Lei era piena di vita, sempre pronta con un sorriso.En: She was full of life, always ready with a smile.It: Preoccupata per il suo amico, decise di aiutarlo.En: Worried about her friend, she decided to help him.It: "Luca, devi partecipare.En: "Luca, you must participate.It: Credo in te," disse Giulia, guardandolo con fiducia.En: I believe in you," said Giulia, looking at him confidently.It: Anche Marco, il loro insegnante d'arte, lo incoraggiava.En: Even Marco, their art teacher, encouraged him.It: "Fai del tuo meglio, Luca.En: "Do your best, Luca.It: La tua arte ha bisogno di essere vista."En: Your art needs to be seen."It: Ogni pomeriggio, il profumo dell'argilla e della pittura avvolgeva l'aula d'arte.En: Every afternoon, the scent of clay and paint enveloped the art room.It: Luca fissava la tela bianca, sognando cosa dipingere.En: Luca stared at the blank canvas, dreaming of what to paint.It: Aveva un'opera speciale, un dipinto che rifletteva i suoi sogni e le sue paure.En: He had a special piece, a painting that reflected his dreams and fears.It: Ma aveva paura di condividerlo.En: But he was afraid to share it.It: Il giorno del concorso arrivò presto.En: The day of the competition arrived soon.It: Le aule erano piene di colori, opere, e occhi curiosi.En: The classrooms were full of colors, artworks, and curious eyes.It: Luca esitava, mentre Giulia gli stringeva la mano, "Mostra il tuo vero sé," sussurrò.En: Luca hesitated, while Giulia squeezed his hand, "Show your true self," she whispered.It: Con un respiro profondo, Luca decise di esporre il suo dipinto speciale.En: With a deep breath, Luca decided to exhibit his special painting.It: L'opera rappresentava un paesaggio incantato e una figura che camminava verso un orizzonte luminoso.En: The artwork depicted an enchanted landscape and a figure walking towards a bright horizon.It: I giudici osservavano attentamente.En: The judges observed carefully.It: Luca, con il cuore in gola, aspettava il loro verdetto.En: Luca, with his heart in his throat, awaited their verdict.It: Sentì il sudore raggelante correre lungo la schiena.En: He felt cold sweat running down his back.It: Alla fine, non vinse il primo posto.En: In the end, he didn't win first place.It: Ma quando Marco annunciò un premio speciale per la "creatività e il coraggio espressi in un'opera unica", gli occhi di Luca si riempirono di lacrime.En: But when Marco announced a special award for "creativity and courage expressed in a unique piece," Luca's eyes filled with tears.It: Era stata riconosciuta l'anima del suo lavoro.En: The soul of his work had been recognized.It: Da quel momento, qualcosa cambiò in Luca.En: From that moment, something changed in Luca.It: Riconobbe il valore della sua arte, che andava oltre il desiderio di vincere.En: He recognized the value of his art, which went beyond the desire to win.It: La fiducia in se stesso crebbe, come i fiori che sbocciavano nelle colline toscane.En: His self-confidence grew, like the flowers blooming in the Tuscan hills.It: All'uscita, con Giulia accanto, Luca alzò lo sguardo al cielo.En: As he left, with Giulia by his side, Luca looked up at the sky.It: Le incertezze non erano più un fardello, ma un trampolino verso nuovi orizzonti artistici.En: Uncertainties were no longer a burden, but a springboard towards new artistic horizons. Vocabulary Words:the boy: il ragazzothe girl: la ragazzathe hill: la collinathe alley: il vicolothe classroom: l'aulathe paintbrush: il pennellothe competition: il concorsothe talent: il talentothe fear: la paurathe garden: il giardinothe teacher: l'insegnantethe clay: l'argillathe canvas: la telathe landscape: il paesaggiothe horizon: l'orizzontethe judge: il giudicethe verdict: il verdettothe award: il premiothe courage: il coraggiothe soul: l'animathe desire: il desideriothe confidence: la fiduciathe flower: il fiorethe burden: il fardellothe springboard: il trampolinothe stone: la pietrathe dream: il sognothe sunset: il tramontothe smile: il sorrisothe scent: il profumo

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Savoring Tradition: Giulia's Café Embraces Change in Venice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-09-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Venezia, lungo un canale pittoresco, c'è un piccolo caffè.En: In the heart of Venezia, along a picturesque canal, there is a small café.It: È il caffè di Giulia, un posto speciale dove l'aroma di caffè forte si mescola all'aria salmastra della laguna.En: It's il caffè di Giulia, a special place where the aroma of strong coffee blends with the salty air of the lagoon.It: Qui, la vita scorre lenta, proprio come i gondolieri che passano di tanto in tanto.En: Here, life flows slowly, just like the gondoliers who occasionally pass by.It: Giulia è preoccupata.En: Giulia is worried.It: La primavera sta arrivando e porta con sé molti turisti.En: Spring is arriving and bringing many tourists with it.It: Giulia ama il suo caffè così com'è: un angolo di autenticità veneziana.En: Giulia loves her café as it is: a corner of authentic Venetian charm.It: Ma i clienti ora desiderano menù più moderni, con piatti internazionali.En: But customers now want more modern menus, with international dishes.It: “Giulia, dobbiamo fare qualcosa,” dice Lorenzo, il giovane barista del caffè, mentre pulisce le tazzine.En: "Giulia, we have to do something," says Lorenzo, the young barista of the café, while cleaning the cups.It: “I turisti vogliono caffè capuccino con latte di soia e insalate di quinoa.”En: "The tourists want soy milk cappuccinos and quinoa salads."It: “Non voglio cambiare.” risponde ferma Giulia, “Ma capisco che serve un compromesso.”En: "I don't want to change," replies Giulia firmly, "but I understand that a compromise is needed."It: Marco, il cuoco del caffè, ascolta in silenzio.En: Marco, the café's cook, listens in silence.It: Sa bene che Giulia lotta con questa decisione.En: He knows well that Giulia struggles with this decision.It: Lei teme che cambiare significhi perdere l'anima del suo caffè.En: She fears that changing means losing the soul of her café.It: Un pomeriggio particolarmente affollato, un cliente si lamenta.En: On a particularly busy afternoon, a customer complains.It: “Non c'è niente di moderno qui. Mi aspettavo più scelta!” esclama con tono scontroso.En: "There's nothing modern here. I expected more choice!" he exclaims testily.It: Giulia sente il peso delle sue parole.En: Giulia feels the weight of his words.It: Dopo il chiacchiericcio frenetico del giorno, Marco propone un'idea.En: After the day's frantic chatter, Marco proposes an idea.It: “Perché non aggiungere un piatto nuovo, ma con ingredienti della tradizione?”En: "Why not add a new dish, but with traditional ingredients?"It: Giulia riflette.En: Giulia reflects.It: L'idea la incuriosisce e il giorno dopo propone delle variazioni.En: The idea intrigues her and the next day she proposes some variations.It: Un'insalata con radicchio veneziano e noci, un cappuccino unico con spezie locali.En: A salad with Venetian radicchio and walnuts, a unique cappuccino with local spices.It: La risposta è positiva.En: The response is positive.It: I turisti apprezzano il tocco tradizionale e i clienti abituali trovano familiare la qualità.En: The tourists appreciate the traditional touch and the regular customers find the quality familiar.It: Lorenzo sorride guardando i clienti felici.En: Lorenzo smiles, watching the happy customers.It: “È perfetto, Giulia.”En: "It's perfect, Giulia."It: Nel profondo, anche Giulia è soddisfatta.En: Deep down, Giulia is also satisfied.It: Ha trovato un modo per rispettare le sue radici, ma abbracciando un po' di novità.En: She has found a way to honor her roots while embracing a bit of novelty.It: “Abbiamo un caffè delizioso, ed è unico perché siamo a Venezia.”En: "We have a delicious café, and it's unique because we are in Venezia."It: La primavera porta la sua brezza leggera nel caffè, e mentre la vita continua lungo il canale, Giulia è pronta.En: Spring brings its light breeze into the café, and as life continues along the canal, Giulia is ready.It: Ha capito che l'autenticità non è rigida, può aprirsi a mondi nuovi, senza perdere la sua essenza.En: She has understood that authenticity is not rigid; it can open itself to new worlds without losing its essence. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorepicturesque: pittorescothe aroma: l'aromasalty: salmastrathe lagoon: la lagunathe tourists: i turistithe charm: il fascinothe customers: i clientithe compromise: il compromessothe cook: il cuocothe decision: la decisionethe afternoon: il pomeriggiofrantic: franticheticothe salad: l'insalatathe walnuts: le nocithe response: la rispostathe breeze: la brezzarigid: rigidaparticularly: particolarmentebusy: affollatoto complain: lamentarsito reflect: riflettereunique: unicofamiliar: familiarethe roots: le radiciauthenticity: l'autenticitàto embrace: abbracciareessence: l'essenzato understand: capireto honor: onorare

Allen covers a substation failure that has left Scotland’s 882 MW Moray West farm half-offline since November, GE Vernova’s new Italy contract and Milan factory investment, Iberdrola’s sixth Australian acquisition of 2026, and Flender India’s new gearbox test rig near Chennai. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! The wind industry had quite a week. Let us start in Scotland, off the rugged north-east coast, where something has gone quietly wrong. Ocean Winds and Ignitis built Moray West, an eight hundred and eighty-two megawatt offshore wind farm — one of the largest in Scotland. But one of its two offshore substations has been offline since November. Half the farm’s capacity … gone dark. And there is more. The project missed a contractual milestone last September under an off-take agreement. That triggered an event of default under its project lending agreements. The lenders and the sponsors have agreed to a short-term waiver. Discussions are described as constructive. Commercial operations, originally expected last year, are now targeted for sometime in 2026. Eight hundred and eighty-two megawatts … waiting. Now, let us travel south to Italy. GE Vernova has won a contract to supply seventeen onshore turbines to IVPC Group’s Fortore wind farm in the Benevento region of southern Italy. The project tops one hundred megawatts. Turbine deliveries begin in twenty twenty-seven. GE Vernova is also investing thirty million dollars to expand its Sesto San Giovanni plant outside Milan. That investment boosts production of transformer bushings, the insulating components that keep high-voltage equipment running. About fifty new jobs are coming to that facility. And GE Vernova’s two-piece blade design for its six-point-one megawatt turbines is already drawing attention as developers scramble to crack Italy’s notoriously complex logistics and permitting hurdles. Italy is a market in motion. Now, to the other side of the world. Iberdrola has completed the acquisition of the Ararat wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Two hundred and forty-two megawatts. Operational since twenty seventeen. This is Iberdrola’s sixth transaction of twenty twenty-six alone, and it marks the Spanish giant’s first owned generation asset in Victoria, Australia’s second most populous state. Iberdrola now operates in five Australian states with more than twenty-five hundred megawatts of installed capacity. Victoria has set a target of ninety-five percent renewable energy by twenty thirty-five. Iberdrola intends to help get it there. And finally, from Chennai, India, comes a story about getting ready for what is coming. Flender India has just inaugurated its largest and most advanced gearbox test rig for wind turbines at its Walajabad facility near Chennai. The project began in January of twenty twenty-five at Flender’s Voerde site in Germany. From start to finish, thirteen months. Final assembly, three months. This is a collaboration between Flender’s operations in Germany, China, and India. CEO Andreas Evertz called it a testament to their global commitment to driving renewable energy solutions worldwide. India’s wind market is growing fast, and Flender is making sure it can test every gearbox that growth demands. So, let us step back and look at the picture. A Scottish offshore wind farm sits half-dark while its owners negotiate with lenders. GE Vernova plants its flag in southern Italy and invests thirty million dollars in an Italian factory. Iberdrola expands to a sixth Australian transaction in a single year. And Flender India builds the biggest gearbox test rig on the subcontinent. And that is the state of the wind industry for the ninth of March, twenty twenty-six. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow

From The Words of Extraordinary Women to Barbie Day and the racy origins of Barbie, today’s Monday with Mitzi! episode is sure to amuse. Links The Odds: Daylight Saving Time | CNN Circadian rhythm – Wikipedia Meet Lilli, the High-end German Call Girl Who Became Barbie Julia Child – Wikipedia Rich Dad vs Poor Dad The Hidden Game That Decides Your Life || PROF JIANG XUEQIN || #profjiangstyle – YouTube Stanford marshmallow experiment – Wikipedia Headlines Wall Street braced for huge sell-off as oil hits highest level in four years and gas prices hit $8-a-gallon | Daily Mail Online You’ll Choke When You Hear How Many Full-Time Jobs a $136 Million Data Center Will Actually Create On This Day On This Day – What Happened on March 9 Today in History: March 9, ‘Operation Meetinghouse' firebombing devastates Tokyo | AP News What Happened on March 9 – On This Day What Happened on March 9 | HISTORY March 9 – Wikipedia Holidays Amerigo Vespucci Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com Barbie Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com False Teeth Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com Fill Our Staplers Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com Get Over It Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com National Workplace Napping Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com Panic Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com Historical Events 1961 — Ivan Ivanovich, a human dummy, travels into space 1959 — The Barbie doll goes on sale: Patterned after the Lilli ‘call girl’ doll,[1][2] the American toy company Mattel claims that more than one billion Barbie dolls have been sold so far, with about 3 dolls being sold every second. 1931 — The electron microscope is invented: German physicist Ernst Ruska is credited with the invention of the microscope. His first instrument allowed a resolution of 50 nanometers (billionths of a meter). 1891 — Kaʻiulani appointed the heir apparent to the throne of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 1842 — Giuseppe Verdi’s third opera, Nabucco, receives its première performance in Milan; its success establishes Verdi as one of Italy’s foremost opera composers. 1776 — Scottish philosopher Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations, ushering in the classical period of political economy. Births 1964 — Juliette Binoche, French actress, dancer 1943 — Bobby Fischer, American chess player 1934 — Yuri Gagarin, Russian pilot, astronaut 1890 — Vyacheslav Molotov, Soviet politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs fr the Soviet Union 1568 — Aloysius Gonzaga, Italian saint, namesake of Gonzaga University (died 1591) 1451 — Amerigo Vespucci, Italian cartographer and explorer, namesake of the Americas (died 1512) Deaths 1997 — Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., American rapper 1996 — George Burns, American actor 1994 — Charles Bukowski, American poet 1992 — Menachem Begin, Israeli politician, 6th Prime Minister of Israel, Nobel Prize laureate, founder of Israel’s ruling Likud party, who famously boasted of being “the father of terrorism in all the world.”[3] Footnotes Checkiday. “Barbie Day.” Checkiday.com, Checkiday, 11 Feb. 2017, www.checkiday.com/b7bd0e4f06056fc555595937c097c229/barbie-day. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026. ︎ Nessy, Messy. “Meet Lilli, the High-End German Call Girl Who Became America's Iconic Barbie Doll.” Messy Nessy Chic, 29 Jan. 2016, www.messynessychic.com/2016/01/29/meet-lilli-the-high-end-german-call-girl-who-became-americas-iconic-barbie-doll/. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026. ︎ Bollyn, Christopher. ““Frighten the West”: The Israeli Roots of Terrorism.” Christopher Bollyn, Christopher Bollyn, 22 Nov. 2015, www.bollyn.com/frighten-the-west-the-israeli-roots-of-terrorism-2/. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026. THE FATHER OF TERRORISM – Menachem Begin, the terrorist founder of Israel’s ruling Likud party, bragged about being “the father of terrorism in all the world.” The Likud party is now headed by Benjamin Netanyahu. “How does it feel, in the light of all that's going on, to be the father of terrorism in the Middle East?” “In the Middle East?” he [Begin] bellowed, in his thick, cartoon accent. “In all the world!” Russell Warren Howe interview with Menachem Begin, January 1974 ︎

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Allison just got back from 14 days away - Super Bowl in San Francisco followed immediately by the Winter Olympics in Milan, all while 30+ weeks pregnant with a toddler in tow. This is her full unfiltered recap: the chaos of traveling internationally while pregnant, the gratitude for these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, getting homesick for the first time ever, hiring a nanny and why she doesn't feel bad about it, sobbing over Italian lasagna during a hard moment, and why she's still in denial that she's having a baby in literal weeks. She also gets into what it's like being back in the NFL world, chronic overpacking as a mom, and how Isaac was such a trooper throughout the entire trip. SponsorsMarley Spoon: This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/sunday for up to 25 FREE meals! That's right… up to 25 FREE meals with Marley Spoon. That's MarleySpoon.com/offer/sunday for up to 25 FREE meals.Discover: Discover - Learn More.Rhoback: Use code “SUNDAY” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first order through the end of this week! Quince: Quince: Go to Quince.com/sunday for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please join us on the Boardgames To Go discord server where you can chat online with other podcast listeners. Play along and predict the winners at https://challonge.com/MarkMadness2026 Predictions must be submitted by March 13 to be in the contest Mark Johnson @MarkEJohnson Adam Brocker @abrocker The calendar says March so that means it's time for "Mark Madness" again, my podcast-hosted voting contest. Like its namesake sports tournament, Mark Madness is where 64 games are pitted against each other in successive rounds of single-elimination votes. As before, I took the winner of llast year's contest, Adam Brocker, and asked him to co-host this year's contest. Adam told me he's interested in the designers behind our games, specifically when famous designers partner with others or create other games on their own. Just thinking about boardgame designer partnerships makes me immediately think of Wolfgang Kramer & Michael Kiesling, though there many others. Kramer himself has done many games on his own, other famous ones with Kiesling, still more with Ulrich, and that's not all. Before long, we realized that we could have a 16-game subset "Division" of Kramer games, which happen to feature German designers. Alan R. Moon is another famous designer who's worked alone or with others. Sure enough, that American designer primarily (but not exclusively) has worked with other Americans on their collaborations. Same for Bruno Cathala with the French designers (or French-speakers from nearby Belgium). With those three divisions established, we just needed one more to fill out the contest. Turning to Italy, some of the hottest games and designers come from that country & community. A little bit unique from the divisions previously devised, the Italians appear to work together in small groups that overlap and change from game-to-game. That itself is fascinating. Play along! I hope we get a good number of folks who submit their own official predictions at challonge.com, which is free. Some have already done it. You've until March 13 to submit your guesses, so you need to move quickly. Then the voting rounds will start via Geeklist polling. As you can see from the chart above, the successive rounds of this voting will start happening every three days: On March 15 we'll have the results of the first round, when 64 teams are winnowed down to 32 survivors. Then it proceeds to the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4, and Championship. Who will be the winner? We expect to do "micro-episode" podcasts throughout the month to talk about each round. They'll show up in your regular feed, and I will link them here, too. -Mark

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Step into a world where knights, mottos, mythic beasts, and phoenixes rise again—and discover how Renaissance symbolism can illuminate your readings in entirely new ways with Tarot Emblemata: Decoding Magical Symbolism. On this episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, Host Cyndera welcomes artist and deck creator Nitasia Roland for an enchanting conversation about (one of her) latest decks. Drawing from 16th-century French and Italian emblem books—particularly the 1551 collection curated by Claude Paradin—Rowland reimagines Renaissance “devices” (symbolic images paired with mottos) as a fully realized tarot system. These historic emblems, originally engraved by Bernard Salomon, explored themes of love, war, faith, philosophy, politics, and morality during the height of the Renaissance. Now, centuries later, they re-emerge as living archetypes. The conversation also explores the Renaissance world that birthed these emblems—a time of religious upheaval, artistic revolution, and humanist revival—and reflects on what this symbolic medicine offers us today. As Roland beautifully suggests, reviving these images is almost a calling: a way of bringing buried wisdom back into contemporary consciousness. In this episode, you'll discover: How a chance encounter with occult-flavored emblem art sparked the creation of the deck The fascinating structure of traditional emblems—pictura (image), inscriptio (motto), and subscriptio (commentary)—and how they translate seamlessly into tarot Why these 500-year-old images feel uncannily aligned with modern archetypes The alchemical and esoteric currents flowing beneath the artwork (such as the powerful phoenix symbolism of rebirth and transformation) The creative journey from black-and-gold indie edition to lush, colorized reimagining Roland shares her passion for pairing poetic language with evocative imagery, creating cards that speak directly to intuition—often without needing to consult the guidebook. The result is a deck that feels at once ancient and immediate, scholarly and mystical. Whether you're drawn to tarot as an intuitive art, a historical system, or a symbolic language of transformation, this episode offers rich insight into how past and present intertwine through archetype and image.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Vineyard Allies: Tradition Meets Innovation in Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-08-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole del mattino si alzava lentamente sopra le colline di Toscana, tingendo tutto di un caldo oro.En: The morning sun rose slowly over the hills of Toscana, painting everything a warm gold.It: Luca respirava profondamente l'aria fresca, mentre si preparava per una giornata importante nella sua vigna.En: Luca took a deep breath of the fresh air as he prepared for an important day in his vineyard.It: Era l'inizio di marzo, vicino alla Giornata Internazionale della Donna, ma il tempo sembrava più invernale che primaverile.En: It was the beginning of March, close to International Women's Day, but the weather felt more wintry than spring-like.It: Luca guardò le sue file di viti con orgoglio e preoccupazione.En: Luca looked at his rows of vines with pride and worry.It: Questo era il sogno di suo nonno e il suo lavoro di una vita.En: This was his grandfather's dream and his life's work.It: Ma quella mattina, una notizia l'aveva scosso: un'improvvisa gelata notturna era prevista e avrebbe potuto distruggere l'intero raccolto di uva da vino.En: But that morning, a piece of news had shaken him: a sudden nighttime frost was forecasted, and it could destroy the entire wine grape harvest.It: Luca sapeva che le sue viti erano a rischio.En: Luca knew his vines were at risk.It: Mentre rifletteva su cosa fare, Giovanni, il suo fedele amico e collega, si avvicinò.En: As he pondered what to do, Giovanni, his loyal friend and colleague, approached.It: "Luca, dobbiamo agire rapidamente o perderemo tutto," disse Giovanni, condividendo la sua ansia.En: "Luca, we need to act quickly or we'll lose everything," said Giovanni, sharing his anxiety.It: In quel momento, Maria arrivò alla vigna.En: At that moment, Maria arrived at the vineyard.It: Maria era una specialista della viticoltura e una cara amica di Luca.En: Maria was a viticulture specialist and a dear friend of Luca.It: "Ho sentito delle previsioni," disse Maria, preoccupata, "posso aiutare con alcune tecniche moderne per salvare le tue viti."En: "I heard about the forecast," said Maria, concerned, "I can help with some modern techniques to save your vines."It: Luca era combattuto.En: Luca was torn.It: Suo nonno gli aveva insegnato metodi tradizionali per proteggere le viti, come accendere fuochi controllati per riscaldare l'aria.En: His grandfather had taught him traditional methods to protect the vines, such as lighting controlled fires to warm the air.It: Tuttavia, Luca sapeva che solo la tradizione potrebbe non essere sufficiente.En: However, Luca knew that tradition alone might not be enough.It: Maria propose una combinazione di metodi.En: Maria proposed a combination of methods.It: "Possiamo usare i vecchi metodi di tuo nonno, ma anche coprire i grappoli con teli speciali che isolano dal gelo," suggerì.En: "We can use your grandfather's old methods, but also cover the grape clusters with special blankets that insulate against frost," she suggested.It: Luca annuì, sentendo una rinnovata speranza.En: Luca nodded, feeling a renewed hope.It: "Facciamolo," disse con determinazione.En: "Let's do it," he said with determination.It: Insieme, Luca, Giovanni e Maria lavorarono tutta la notte.En: Together, Luca, Giovanni, and Maria worked through the night.It: Accesero fuochi tra le file, sorvegliandoli attentamente.En: They lit fires among the rows, watching them carefully.It: Posizionarono i teli sulle viti e controllarono che ogni pianta fosse protetta.En: They placed the blankets over the vines and checked that every plant was protected.It: Il freddo della notte sembrava interminabile.En: The night's cold seemed endless.It: Il tempo era di vitale importanza.En: Timing was of vital importance.It: Con il fiato sospeso, accolsero i primi raggi del sole che portavano calore e sicurezza.En: With bated breath, they welcomed the first rays of sunlight bringing warmth and safety.It: Alla luce del giorno, le viti sembravano ancora forti, la maggior parte dei grappoli era salva.En: In the daylight, the vines still looked strong, most of the clusters were saved.It: Con un sorriso stanco ma gratificante, Luca si voltò verso i suoi amici.En: With a tired but grateful smile, Luca turned to his friends.It: "Grazie a entrambi," disse sinceramente.En: "Thank you both," he said sincerely.It: "Mi avete aiutato a capire che tradizione e innovazione possono lavorare insieme."En: "You helped me realize that tradition and innovation can work together."It: In onore di Maria e del contributo essenziale che aveva portato, Luca organizzò una piccola festa.En: In honor of Maria and the essential contribution she had made, Luca organized a small celebration.It: Era anche l'8 marzo, e decise di celebrare la Giornata Internazionale della Donna.En: It was also March 8th, and he decided to celebrate International Women's Day.It: Invitarono amici e vicini a godersi il vino dell'anno passato, insieme a cibo locale e musica tradizionale.En: They invited friends and neighbors to enjoy the wine from the previous year, along with local food and traditional music.It: Luca osservò i suoi ospiti e il paesaggio che gli era tanto caro.En: Luca observed his guests and the landscape he held so dear.It: Capì che il futuro della sua vigna avrebbe prosperato solo abbracciando l'equilibrio tra vecchio e nuovo, tra tradizione e innovazione.En: He understood that the future of his vineyard would thrive only by embracing the balance between old and new, between tradition and innovation.It: E la collaborazione con Maria e Giovanni era il primo passo verso questo nuovo capitolo.En: And the collaboration with Maria and Giovanni was the first step toward this new chapter.It: Con questo pensiero, Luca alzò il bicchiere, grato per la terra, gli amici e il futuro che li attendeva.En: With this thought, Luca raised his glass, grateful for the land, the friends, and the future that awaited them. Vocabulary Words:the hill: la collinathe vineyard: la vignathe frost: la gelatathe harvest: il raccoltoto forecast: prevedereto destroy: distruggerethe vine: la vitethe row: la filathe anxiety: l'ansiato ponder: riflettereloyal: fedelethe technique: la tecnicathe blanket: il teloto insulate: isolareto propose: proporreto nod: annuireto protect: proteggerethe sunlight: la luce del solethe cluster: il grappoloto realize: capirethe contribution: il contributothe celebration: la festato thrive: prosperarethe landscape: il paesaggioto embrace: abbracciarethe balance: l'equilibrioto collaborate: collaborareto await: attenderegrateful: gratothe chapter: il capitolo

DAY TO DAY BRILLIANCE. ANTONIO CITTERIO is an Italian architect, furniture and industrial designer. Today his cross-disciplinary practice for architecture and interior design is known as "ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel". The firm works internationally, developing projects on all scales in collaboration with a network of specialist consultants. In both 1987 and 1994, Antonio Citterio was awarded the Compasso d'Oro ("Golden Compass") prize, the world's oldest and most prestigious industrial design award. In 2008 the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce of London awarded him the title of  "Honorary Royal Designer for Industry". "Headquarters is not a speculation building, it's also part of the image." "When you build something now, you really have to think about what will happen in the next 30 years." "Nowadays, the vision is for an office chair that is self-adaptive." https://www.alainelkanninterviews.com/antonio-citterio

It's not every day that you fall in love with your Fiance's brother, but such is the premise of 1987's “Moonstruck,” the critically acclaimed and universally adored film that made Cher a movie star. She won a richly deserved Best Actress Academy Award for her performance as repressed widower Loretta Castorini. This cinematic gem about family, sugar cubes and Cosmo's moon also took home hardware for Best Supporting Actress (Olympia Dukakis) and Best Original Screenplay (John Patrick Shanley). Laura Lubrano joins Dennis to celebrate her proud Italian heritage and savor all the wonderful ingredients of this delicious romantic comedy. Ma, I love him awful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Can a Cocktail Teach Us About Curiosity and Creativity? At first glance, documenting Negronis around the world might sound like a frivolous hobby. But could a simple cocktail become a vehicle for curiosity, experimentation and creative thinking? On this episode, I speaks with geopolitical strategist Marc A Ross about an unusual passion project: ordering and documenting Negronis wherever he travels. What began as a casual habit has evolved into a magazine-style project called 50 Negronis, capturing cocktails from elegant bars to chaotic airport lounges. Along the way, the project has revealed something deeper about travel, culture and the value of experimentation. But as the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear this episode isn't really about cocktails. Instead it's about how curiosity leads to discovery, why creative side projects matter, and how experimentation can enrich both our professional and personal lives. Curiosity Starts With Small ExperimentsMarc's Negroni project began almost accidentally. While travelling frequently for his work as a geopolitical strategist, he started ordering Negronis and photographing them. What made the idea interesting wasn't a search for the perfect drink.Instead, Marc documented the entire experience — the great cocktails, the mediocre ones, and the truly terrible ones. That curiosity created a lens through which to experience the world differently. Bars became places for conversation, experimentation and discovery, and the project grew into a collection of stories from cities across the globe. Creativity Through PlayA key theme of the conversation is the importance of playfulness. Marc deliberately avoids treating the project too seriously. The photos are simple smartphone snapshots, the documentation is intentionally loose, and the goal isn't perfection.That approach mirrors how many creative projects evolve; by removing the pressure to produce something “definitive,” the project becomes an experiment. And in the process, it becomes easier to create, learn and iterate. Authenticity, Communication and Personality We also explore how side projects can sharpen professional skills. Marc argues that communicators, leaders and even politicians should experiment creatively and share aspects of their personality. Authenticity matters. Whether it's documenting cocktails, running unconventional events, or experimenting with new formats, people connect more with ideas that feel genuine. Sometimes the most powerful way to communicate is simply to follow an idea that genuinely interests you.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – A cocktail as a conversation starterIntroduction; why Negronis might seem like an unusual topic for a podcast about human behaviour and yet… 02:00 – Recording in Sundance, UtahMarc describes the Brigadoon gathering and its focus on conversation rather than traditional conference formats. 04:00 – The origins of the NegroniMarc explains the history of the cocktail and why it remains a classic drink. 07:00 – The “50 Negronis” projectA disappointing airport Negroni sparks the idea of documenting the drinks Marc encounters while travelling. 10:00 – Capturing cocktails around the worldMarc explains how he photographs the drinks and records the ingredients when possible. 13:00 – Cocktail culture and experimentationThey discuss how bartenders experiment with ingredients and create new variations. 18:00 – Why the details don't matterThe project becomes less about recipes and more about stories, places and experiences. 22:00 – Learning through experimentationChristian reflects on how creative side projects can help people learn and explore new ideas. 30:00 – Lessons for communicators and politiciansMarc explains why authenticity and personality matter in leadership. 37:00 – Staying curious and having funThe conversation turns to persistence, creativity and the value of pursuing ideas simply because they're interesting. 42:00 – Where to follow Marc's workMarc shares details about Brigadoon events and his geopolitical newsletter. Links Caracal Global, Marc's consultancy and advisory firm - https://www.caracal.global/Brigadoon, Marc's series of lovingly curated events - https://www.brigadoon.live/ Marc on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcaross/ Marc's previous appearance on the show - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/marc-ross-on-communication-strategy/ Sundance Mountain Resort - https://www.sundanceresort.com/

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics and of International Studies at Cornell University. Dr. Basu was formerly Chief Economist of the World Bank, Chief Economic Adviser to the Indian Government, and president of the International Economic Association. He is currently co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Expert Group “Beyond GDP”. Widely published, Dr. Basu’s works have been translated into several languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish and French. He won the Humboldt Research prize and he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the President of India. Dr. Basu has held visiting positions at Princeton, Harvard and M.I.T., and has authored several books, including The Republic of Beliefs: A New Approach to Law and Economics and Reason to be Happy—Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life.    LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: KAUSHIK BASU, PhD: BIO: BIO: Kaushik Basu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaushik_Basu BOOKS: Reason to be Happy: Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life, by Kaushik Basu The Republic of Beliefs: A New Approach to Law and Economics , by Kaushik Basu

Turns out there's not just one way to listen – there are four, at least according to the authors of Adaptive Listening: How to Cultivate Trust and Traction at Work.In this episode, I share when to use each level of listening, plus the question you should always ask yourself before opening your mouth. Read the article. Read Adaptive Listening. ***I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful.If you want to become a more calm, confident communicator at work and in your personal life – let's talk.Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you're in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Carosello Italian with Joe Costa - March 1, 2026

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Carnival Dreams: Balancing History and Joy in Venezia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Il cielo di Venezia era di un azzurro pallido, punteggiato qua e là da soffici nuvole bianche.En: The sky of Venezia was a pale blue, dotted here and there with soft white clouds.It: I canali luccicavano sotto il sole di fine inverno.En: The canals shimmered under the late winter sun.It: Le gondole scivolavano lente sull'acqua, mentre le luci dei lampioni si riflettevano come piccole stelle danzanti.En: The gondolas glided slowly on the water, while the lights from the lampposts reflected like small dancing stars.It: Il Carnevale era nel pieno del suo splendore.En: The Carnevale was in full splendor.It: Luca e Gianna erano arrivati a Venezia quella mattina presto, pieni di entusiasmo e aspettative.En: Luca and Gianna had arrived in Venezia early that morning, full of enthusiasm and expectations.It: Le strade erano un caleidoscopio di colori: maschere di ogni forma e costume, musiche allegre e coriandoli ovunque.En: The streets were a kaleidoscope of colors: masks of every shape and costume, cheerful music, and confetti everywhere.It: Luca si fermò, affascinato dai dettagli delle maschere storiche esposte nei negozi.En: Luca stopped, fascinated by the details of the historical masks displayed in the shops.It: Voleva scoprire il mistero e la tradizione che si celavano dietro quegli antichi artefatti.En: He wanted to discover the mystery and tradition hidden behind those ancient artifacts.It: "Gianna, guarda queste maschere. Sono incredibili! Ti immagini quante storie possono raccontare?" disse Luca, sognante.En: "Gianna, look at these masks. They're incredible! Can you imagine how many stories they can tell?" said Luca, dreamily.It: Gianna alzò le spalle e sorrise.En: Gianna shrugged and smiled.It: Era impaziente di immergersi nella musica e nella vivace energia della festa.En: She was eager to immerse herself in the music and lively energy of the festival.It: "Siamo qui per divertirci, Luca. Andiamo a vedere la parata! E poi, c'è quel ballo mascherato stasera... sarà incredibile!"En: "We are here to have fun, Luca. Let's go see the parade! And then, there's that masked ball tonight... it will be amazing!"It: Luca esitò.En: Luca hesitated.It: Si sentiva combattuto.En: He felt torn.It: Voleva seguire il richiamo della storia e della cultura, ma non voleva nemmeno deludere Gianna.En: He wanted to follow the call of history and culture, but he also didn't want to disappoint Gianna.It: "Forse possiamo fare entrambe le cose? Magari prima il tour storico e poi... il ballo?"En: "Maybe we can do both? Perhaps the historical tour first and then... the ball?"It: Gianna lo guardò negli occhi e annuì.En: Gianna looked into his eyes and nodded.It: "Ci sto. Ma perderai il tuo cappello di velluto nel ballo, signor storico."En: "I'm in. But you will lose your velvet hat at the ball, Mr. Historian."It: Rise, e la sua risata era contagiosa, come sempre.En: She laughed, and her laughter was contagious, as always.It: Passarono il pomeriggio a esplorare i palazzi antichi, ascoltando storie di epoche passate, di nobili e maschere segrete.En: They spent the afternoon exploring the ancient palaces, listening to stories of past eras, nobles, and secret masks.It: Luca trovò una profonda connessione con quei luoghi, mentre Gianna, a sorpresa, iniziava a provare interesse per quei racconti affascinanti.En: Luca found a deep connection with those places, while Gianna, to her surprise, started to develop an interest in those fascinating stories.It: Quando la sera scese su Venezia, le luci delle lanterne illuminarono la città come un incantesimo.En: When evening fell over Venezia, the lantern lights illuminated the city like a spell.It: Il ballo mascherato era in una sala magnificamente decorata, piena di persone vestite con costumi elaborati.En: The masked ball was in a magnificently decorated hall, full of people dressed in elaborate costumes.It: Gianna brillava con il suo abito colorato e la sua maschera scintillante.En: Gianna shined in her colorful dress and sparkling mask.It: Luca, per una volta, abbandonò i suoi pensieri sulla storia e si lasciò andare al divertimento.En: Luca, for once, set aside his thoughts on history and embraced the enjoyment.It: Ballarono insieme tutta la notte, mescolandosi alle risate e ai suoni del Carnevale.En: They danced together all night, blending into the laughter and sounds of the Carnevale.It: Luca si accorse che, a volte, vivere il momento è la storia più importante di tutte.En: Luca realized that sometimes, living the moment is the most important story of all.It: Gianna, d'altro canto, si rese conto che conoscere le origini di ciò che li circondava arricchiva l'esperienza.En: Gianna, on the other hand, realized that knowing the origins of what surrounded them enriched the experience.It: Mentre la notte svaniva e l'alba cominciava a tingere il cielo, Luca e Gianna si fermarono su un ponte, guardando le prime luci del giorno riflettersi sull'acqua del canale.En: As the night faded and dawn began to tint the sky, Luca and Gianna stopped on a bridge, watching the first light of day reflect on the canal water.It: "Grazie per oggi," disse lei.En: "Thank you for today," she said.It: "È stato... perfetto."En: "It was... perfect."It: Luca sorrise, sentendo un calore nuovo dentro di sé.En: Luca smiled, feeling a new warmth inside him.It: "Insieme siamo riusciti a godere di tutto," rispose.En: "Together we managed to enjoy everything," he replied.It: "La storia e l'allegria."En: "The history and the joy."It: E così, mano nella mano, si prepararono a salutare il Carnevale, con un cuore pieno di ricordi e una nuova comprensione la nascente sull'importanza di vivere combinando le passioni di entrambi.En: And so, hand in hand, they prepared to bid farewell to the Carnevale, with hearts full of memories and a newfound understanding of the importance of living by combining both their passions. Vocabulary Words:the sky: il cielopale: pallidodot: punteggiaresoft: sofficiglide: scivolaresplendor: splendorethe gondola: la gondolashimmer: luccicareenthusiasm: entusiasmoexpectation: aspettativathe kaleidoscope: il caleidoscopiocheerful: allegrethe mask: la mascherahistorical: storicothe artifact: l'artefattodreamily: sognanteimmerse: immergersilively: vivacehesitate: esitaretorn: combattutomystery: misterofascinating: affascinantithe lantern: la lanternaelaborate: elaboratisparkling: scintillantethe noble: il nobileembrace: abbozzareenriched: arricchirethe dawn: l'albamagnificent: magnificamente

In our latest episode, we ask a different question about mental health: What if anxiety and depression are signals, not just diagnoses? I'm joined by Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert specializing in integrative mental health, to explore how inflammation, nutrient status, mitochondrial function, and gut health shape mood and behavior. We move beyond symptom suppression and into root cause investigation. Why are so many patients still struggling despite conventional care? What role do inflammation and blood-brain barrier integrity play? How does the gut-brain axis influence anxiety and depression? And why is sleep non-negotiable for mitochondrial repair and emotional resilience? Dr. Bongiorno breaks down the biological drivers of mental health, from nutrient deficiencies and hormonal shifts to neuroinflammation and vagal tone. We also discuss why lifestyle interventions often need to come before supplementation, and how functional psychology integrates physiology with emotional well-being. If you want a deeper understanding of how to approach mental health through the lens of systems biology, this conversation delivers clarity, practicality, and a roadmap forward.   Key takeaways: Natural Approaches to Mental Health: Discussing the growing traction of natural therapies, focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and addressing biological imbalances. Nutrient Deficiencies and Mental Health: Exploring key nutrients such as vitamin D, B12, and magnesium, and their vital roles in neurotransmitter production and mood regulation. Importance of the Gut-Brain Axis: Highlighting how gut health impacts mental wellness through mechanisms involving microbiota and vagus nerve communication. Role of Sleep and Exercise: Addressing the essential contributions of restful sleep and physical activity to overall mental health, emphasizing the balance of mitochondrial function. Herbal and Supplementary Support: Assessing the effectiveness of supplements like St. John's Wort and saffron as supportive measures in managing depressive symptoms.   More About Dr. Peter Bongiorno:   Dr. Peter Bongiorno is on a mission to revolutionize psychiatric care by integrating effective holistic healing into mental health practice. Since 2004, his thriving practices in New York have transformed countless lives. A graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, where he earned his naturopathic doctor degree in 2003 and served as class speaker, Dr. Bongiorno's journey began by researching as a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Mental Health and Yale University's Department of Pharmacology. In 2008, Dr. Bongiorno authored the groundbreaking textbook Healing Depression published by CCNM Press – the first textbook on integrative medicine for depression, marking a significant milestone in the field. Since then, he has produced numerous influential papers, textbook chapters, and books, passionately educating the medical community on the most effective natural methods to heal mood disorders. His latest essential text, Holistic Solutions for Anxiety and Depression, is published by Norton. For the public, his books are Put Anxiety Behind You and How Come They're Happy and I'm Not?, which offer actionable insights into Dr. Bongiorno's effective methods for naturally overcoming anxiety and depression. His books have been translated into multiple languages, including Chinese and Italian. You can discover the transformative work of Dr. Bongiorno and join the movement toward natural mental health solutions at www.drpeterbongiorno.com. Website Instagram Connect with me! Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Beneath the Ponte Vecchio: A Journey of Art and Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-07-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Le giornate di primavera cominciavano a illuminare le strade di Firenze.En: The spring days began to light up the streets of Firenze.It: Nel cuore storico della città, un caffè animato attirava turisti e residenti, con la sua posizione perfetta di fronte al Ponte Vecchio.En: In the historic heart of the city, a lively café attracted tourists and residents with its perfect location in front of the Ponte Vecchio.It: L'aria profumava di caffè appena macinato, mescolata con la dolce brezza primaverile, e ai tavoli si narravano storie di vita quotidiana.En: The air was scented with freshly ground coffee, mixed with the sweet spring breeze, and at the tables, stories of daily life were told.It: Giulia entrò nel caffè con passo deciso ma un cuore dubitoso.En: Giulia entered the café with determined steps but a doubtful heart.It: Era l'8 marzo, la Festa della Donna, e molti clienti portavano rami di mimosa, il classico fiore in regalo in questo giorno.En: It was March 8th, la Festa della Donna, and many customers were carrying mimosa branches, the classic flower given as a gift on this day.It: In cerca d'ispirazione per la sua tesi in storia dell'arte, si sedette vicino alla finestra, con vista sul ponte iconico.En: In search of inspiration for her thesis in art history, she sat by the window with a view of the iconic bridge.It: Di fronte a lei, c'era Marco, intento a disegnare.En: In front of her was Marco, intent on drawing.It: Le dita di Marco scivolavano veloci sulla carta; cercava di catturare i dettagli del ponte con brevi tratti.En: Marco's fingers glided quickly over the paper; he was trying to capture the details of the bridge with short strokes.It: La sua mente, però, era divisa tra l'arte e il futuro incerto che lo aspettava.En: His mind, however, was divided between art and the uncertain future that awaited him.It: La famiglia lo spingeva verso un impiego più stabile, ma lui sentiva l'arte come una chiamata.En: His family was pushing him towards a more stable job, but he felt art as a calling.It: Giulia, incuriosita, osservò prima i disegni, poi l'artista.En: Giulia, intrigued, first looked at the drawings, then at the artist.It: Prese un respiro profondo e si avvicinò.En: She took a deep breath and approached.It: "Ciao," disse con un sorriso timido.En: "Hi," she said with a shy smile.It: "Posso sedermi?En: "May I sit down?It: I tuoi disegni sono stupendi."En: Your drawings are wonderful."It: Marco alzò lo sguardo, sorpreso ma contento dell'attenzione.En: Marco looked up, surprised but pleased with the attention.It: "Certo, un tavolo condiviso rende la giornata più interessante," rispose.En: "Of course, a shared table makes the day more interesting," he replied.It: Parlarono a lungo, tra un caffè e l'altro.En: They talked for a long time, over coffee after coffee.It: Giulia raccontò del suo amore per l'architettura rinascimentale, mentre Marco confidò i suoi dubbi.En: Giulia spoke about her love for Renaissance architecture, while Marco confided his doubts.It: "Non so se scegliere la sicurezza o seguire il cuore," ammise, guardando le sue mani.En: "I don't know whether to choose security or follow my heart," he admitted, looking at his hands.It: Giulia ascoltò con empatia.En: Giulia listened with empathy.It: "Anche io a volte mi sento bloccata," disse.En: "I, too, sometimes feel stuck," she said.It: "Scrivere una tesi può sembrare un viaggi interminabile."En: "Writing a thesis can feel like an endless journey."It: Ma, in quella conversazione, trovarono entrambi una scintilla di ispirazione.En: But in that conversation, they both found a spark of inspiration.It: Marco realizzò che poteva dedicarsi all'arte senza abbandonare del tutto gli obblighi familiari.En: Marco realized he could dedicate himself to art without completely abandoning family obligations.It: Giulia scoprì nuove prospettive per la sua tesi, grazie alla passione di Marco per i dettagli.En: Giulia discovered new perspectives for her thesis, thanks to Marco's passion for details.It: Il pomeriggio si concluse con un senso di rinnovamento.En: The afternoon ended with a sense of renewal.It: Giulia sorrise, sentendosi finalmente pronta a scrivere, mentre Marco partì con una nuova determinazione.En: Giulia smiled, feeling finally ready to write, while Marco left with a newfound determination.It: Nel loro piccolo angolo di mondo, sotto l'immortale Ponte Vecchio, avevano trovato esattamente ciò di cui avevano bisogno.En: In their little corner of the world, under the immortal Ponte Vecchio, they had found exactly what they needed. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuoredetermined: decisothe scent: il profumofreshly ground: appena macinatothe breeze: la brezzathe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe thesis: la tesiintent: intentoto glide: scivolarethe vanity: la vanitàthe doubt: il dubbiothe determination: la determinazionethe architecture: l'architetturathe Renaissance: il Rinascimentoto confide: confidarethe security: la sicurezzathe empathy: l'empatiastuck: bloccatothe journey: il viaggiothe spark: la scintillathe perspective: la prospettivato abandon: abbandonarethe obligation: l'obbligoto realize: realizzarethe renewal: il rinnovamentothe corner: l'angolothe world: il mondoimmortal: immortaleexactly: esattamenteto attract: attirare

Waste less, cook faster! I'm sharing a simple kitchen habit that cuts down on food waste while making prep and cleanup a bit quicker too. In this solo episode, I talk about a small shift in the way you handle ingredients that can save time and keep good food from ending up in the trash. It's an easy change, but once you start doing it, you'll wonder why you didn't always cook this way. I also share the version of Tuscan soup that I make for my family all the time but have never actually written down. Instead of potatoes, I use farro, which adds a hearty texture that almost mimics the Italian sausage so every bite is extra delicious. Links from this episode: COOKforTWO Live with Christine and Marty on YouTube – replays and upcoming showsZuppa Toscana (with potatoes)My Expertly Made Reuben SandwichClassic Meatloaf in a Loaf Pan Connect with me:COOKforTWO.us And if you're a member, check out the upcoming live events here. Email Me!CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, the COOKforTWO Facebook Group, and here's COOKtheSTORY on Facebook and on TikTok and Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine's Newsletter

England have lost to Italy for the first time!Following a historic day in Rome, Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher are in the Stadio Olympico to unpack an incredible occasion and hugely damaging England defeat.What does the future hold for Steve Borthwick? Can he continue as England head coach? How can a team that won 12 matches in a row suddenly look so lost?They also heap praise on Italy and discuss why this is a significant moment for Italian rugby and the 6 Nations as a whole.***Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Lotto for sponsoring us, shop your gear here: lottosport.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 We are so back1:04 UCL recap, oh boy…2:42 Inter lose to Bodø back to back12:02 Insane stat from Dimarco16:54 Juventus x Galatasary, tale of two games22:42 Atalanta making Italy proud30:01 Coppa Italia recap37:19 Parma ends Milans crazy streak42:47 More Milan talk46:01 Napoli's ups and downs48:28 Inter 10 points clear in Serie A53:36 Roma x Juve was ELECTRIC1:08:20 The boys predict the final standings

In this lively episode of the Italian American Podcast, John and Marcella welcome designer and entrepreneur Oriana Lamarca, whose deep Sicilian roots shape both her life and work. Together, they share heartfelt stories of family traditions, holiday memories, and the culture that defines Sicily. Oriana recounts the journey behind Oriana LaMarca Designs and her Sicilian-inspired collection, My Sicilian Love Affair. Crafted with semi-precious stones and handmade Sicilian ceramics, her pieces are more than accessories—they are modern talismans that connect wearers to heritage and memory. The conversation underscores the enduring value of authenticity, artisanship, and quality amid today's fast-fashion culture, and reflects on the renewed appreciation for true "Made in Italy" craftsmanship. The episode closes with a look at Oriana's latest ventures, including intimate guided tours in Sicily and family collaborations that keep tradition alive. Filled with laughter and personal stories, this conversation captures the timeless pull of heritage, family, and the simple joys that bind us to our roots.   HER SOCIALS: Instagram: @orianalamarca (personal) @orianalamarcadesigns (business) @mysicilianloveaffair (business)   TikTok:  @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   Facebook: @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   X: @orianalamarcadesigns  @mysicilianloveaffair   Threads: @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   HER WEBSITES: www.orianalamarcadesigns.com www.mysicilianloveaffair.com   Italian collection: https://orianalamarcadesigns.com/collections/italian-chic   Sicilian Collection: https://orianalamarcadesigns.com/collections/my-sicilian-love-affair   My Sicilian Love Affair orianalamarcadesigns.com   HOSTS: John Viola Dr. Marcella Martin   SPECIAL GUEST: Oriana Lamarca   PRODUCED BY: Nicholas Calvello-Macchia

Carol Vorderman joins Captain Carr on Life's a Beach and it's exactly as chaotic as you'd hope. From flying her own plane across Europe, to swimming with great white sharks and holidaying with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott. She tells Alan gets an exclusive on why she might run for Prime Minister, we hear about her sunbathing in space, the party she drove Alan to dressed as Cher, and why a tiny plane called Mildred meant so much to her. Plus: bingo on holiday, strip chess, and Italian hotel recommendations. Fasten your seatbelts! Watch Carol on Celebrity Puzzling, weeknights at 7pm, Channel 5.  00:00 Intro: Alan welcomes Carol aboard “Alan Air” 00:40 Carol flying Alan in her plane Mildred 01:30 Flying across Europe and landing behind jumbo jets 02:12 Alan remembers meeting Carol on Countdown 03:20 Driving to Noel Edmonds' party dressed as Cher 04:10 Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes memories 06:06 Celebrity Puzzling and quiz show chaos 07:35 Sudoku, puzzles and the intelligence chat 08:09 Holiday bingo and gay bingo 08:42 Strip chess and Alan's new show idea 10:10 Holidays growing up in Rhyl and caravan trips 11:03 Supercars and terrifying a sexist cameraman 12:58 Alan suggests Carol could be a dominatrix 13:20 Carol and the three men in her life 14:23 Astronaut friends and sending photos to space 15:26 Her daughter launching medical experiments into space 16:45 Would Carol actually go to space? 17:18 Alan's romantic trip to Lake Garda thanks to Carol 18:16 Richard Whiteley spraying himself with home fragrance 20:16 Swimming with great white sharks in South Africa 23:26 Adventurous food on holiday 24:43 Grace Jones watching Countdown, loves Carol's mum 25:25 Holiday with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott 27:40 Why she prefers city breaks and Florence 28:19 Could Carol become Prime Minister? 29:10 Quick-fire travel questions 30:30 Final goodbyes #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #CarolVorderman #Podcast #TravelPodcast #CelebrityTravel #FlyingPlanes #SharkDiving #AdventureTravel #HolidayStories #TVLegends #BritishTV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Our adventures in the crime syndicates of 1970's Italy continue with our look at 1973's Ricco, a sleazy Turin-set Mafia revenge thriller starring the not-sleazy-at-all Christopher Mitchum. But first! We discuss the recent adventures undertaken by our intrepid field reporter, Parker Bowman! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus The Great TUBI Controversy of 2026, the even greater SCREAM 7 controversy of 2026, finally: verified proof that Sam Altman from OpenAI blows goats, magical happenstances of the San Franciscan variety, revisiting Kevin Smith's famous sexual twitter history, a frank dissection of the genocide-tainted legacy of California's Catholic Missions, an in-depth analysis of the traffic implications of a grid system for urban roadways, distasteful state beaches, Italian muzak, sneezes, blank stares, gleeks and so much more!! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll take an acid bath for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

*** Salad Dressing Recipe Below ;) Today we're diving into God's instructions concerning the tabernacle. We're calling this episode “God's Recipe.” As we unpack these incredible details together, I think you're going to be deeply encouraged. Grab your Bible, grab a pen, and join us.Email Nathan at: Nathan@toghetherforisrael.org Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a video from TFI! Donate to TFI: https://www.togetherforisrael.org/givingpageThe ORIGINS Bible Study: https://www.togetherforisrael.org/storeWeekly Email Sign up: http://eepurl.com/ga8y7HVisit our Website: https://www.togetherforisrael.orgDownload our App: https://subsplash.com/togetherforisrael/download-appJoin us for a tour: https://www.tfi.toursItalian salad dressing1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon oreganoMix well. Store at room temperature. It may take up to 24 hours for the full flavor to come out, so if using on the same day, add salt and pepper to the salad. * also works well as a marinade for chicken, especially chicken kebabs.

On this week's Milan Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by Marissa Galante Frank, fashion director at Bloomingdale's, for a buyer's perspective on the Fall 2026 collections. The week included major creative director debuts and strong showings from heritage Italian houses, including Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Fendi. Major creative director debuts included Demna's first runway show at Gucci, Maria Grazia Chiuri's return to Fendi and Meryll Rogge's debut at Marni as brands navigate a slower luxury market and rising pressures on multi-brand retail. The Fall 2026 calendar included 52 runway shows and 89 presentations, highlighting a moment of creative transition for Milan's biggest houses.

When Uncommon Becomes Destiny: Faith, Discipline, and Divine Alignment Transform Your Calling into PurposeGuest: Minister Bernard Marrow Host: Julie RigaWhat happens when you stop trying to fit in and start owning the uncommon path God placed in you? In this episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga sits down with Minister Bernard Marrow, founder of By Faith We Good Ministry Inc., musician, author, and motivational speaker. Together they explore how divine alignment, unshakeable faith, and purposeful community can transform isolation into destiny. If you have ever felt too different, too early, or too overlooked, this conversation is for you.When Uncommon Becomes Destiny: Faith, Discipline, and Divine Alignment Transform Your Calling into PurposeMinister Bernard Marrow is the founder and president of By Faith We Good Ministry Inc., a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ, feeds families in need every month, and sows into the purpose of others. He is also the owner and CEO of Shop BFWG LLC and a multi-faceted creative: singer, songwriter, musician, author, and motivational speaker. He hosts the By Faith We Good Podcast and Radio Show, which includes a Faith and Finance segment covering investments, budgeting, and money management.Fun Fact: Minister Bernard's favorite dish is seafood pasta, known in Italian as frutti di mare.Key TopicsDivine Alignment and Ownership Recognizing your God-given sweet spot and refusing to operate in someone else's lane. You always win when you are in full alignment with your divine purpose and destiny. Comparing yourself to others will only pull you off course.Discipline Through the Process God's timing differs from your timeline. Staying focused, equipped, and inspired even when results are delayed is what separates those who eventually manifest greatness from those who give up just before the breakthrough arrives.Purposeful Community and Legacy Being deeply intentional about who you share your vision with, and transforming seasons of isolation into community-supported, purpose-driven progress toward a greater calling and a lasting legacy.Memorable Quotes"Everything that's comfortable ain't safe.""When God calls you, he calls you to do what's uncommon. He wants us to stand out, to be great, bold, and fearless.""No doesn't mean never. Not yet doesn't mean not ever. If you don't give up, the doors will open.""You can't share everything with everybody. Trust God to connect you with the right people."Key TakeawaysOwn Your Uncommonness - You were not made to fit in. Your uniqueness is your superpower. Take full ownership of who God created you to be.Trust the Process - Stay committed to the alignment and manifestation will follow. Keep going even when you cannot see the finish line.Comfort Is Not Safety - The familiar can be the enemy of the extraordinary. Step out of your comfort zone in faith.Guard Your Vision - Not everyone deserves access to what God placed inside you. Be wise about who you allow into your inner circle.No Is Not the End - Rejection and delay are part of the journey, not the destination. Stay the course.Connect with Minister Bernard MarrowLinkedIn: Minister Bernard MarrowFacebook: By Faith We Good Ministry Inc.Instagram: @ministermarrow / @min.marrowPodcast: By Faith We Good Podcast and Radio ShowShop: Shop BFWG LLCConnect with Julie RigaPodcast: Stay On Course PodcastWebsite: julieriga.com/leadRole: Leadership Coach and Transformation GuideSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with every purpose-driven leader and creative ready to own their uncommon destiny.#StayOnCourse #PurposeDriven #LeadershipMindset #ByFaithWeGood #UncommonDestiny

Apriamo la nostra rassegna di attualità con una conversazione sul rifiuto da parte di Anthropic delle condizioni imposte dal Pentagono per l'uso letale del suo chatbot Claude. Proseguiamo con un nuovo studio che mostra come una piattaforma sociale possa spostare molto rapidamente le opinioni politiche di una persona verso destra. La nostra prossima discussione riguarda uno studio pubblicato sulla rivista Science che spiega perché l'eredità genetica dei Neanderthal presente negli esseri umani di oggi sia distribuita in modo disomogeneo nel genoma. E infine, celebreremo la Settimana Nazionale della Procrastinazione negli Stati Uniti.   La seconda parte di questa puntata è dedicata alla lingua e alla cultura italiana. L'argomento grammaticale di oggi è Expressing Agreement and Disagreement. Ne troverete diversi esempi nel dialogo in cui si discute di un'importante opera d'arte acquistata dallo Stato italiano tramite la prestigiosa casa d'aste Sotheby's di New York, anticipando altri potenziali acquirenti. Il dipinto in questione è un "Ecce Homo" di Antonello da Messina. Nel finale ci soffermeremo sull'espressione idiomatica di oggi: Mettere il naso fuori di casa. La ritroverete nel dialogo dedicato al Carnevale di Venezia, il più celebre d'Italia. Ogni anno richiama centinaia di migliaia di turisti e riempie la città di colori e maschere. Una festa affollatissima che, paradossalmente, appartiene sempre meno ai suoi abitanti. - Anthropic e il Pentagono in disaccordo sull'uso dell'IA nella difesa e nella sicurezza - Uno studio rivela come gli algoritmi di X influenzano le opinioni politiche degli utenti - I genetisti ipotizzano sui modelli di accoppiamento tra Neanderthal e Homo sapiens - Il Procrastinators' Club of America celebra la Settimana Nazionale della Procrastinazione - Ecce homo: il capolavoro che l'Italia si è ripresa - Carnevale di Venezia: tra turismo di massa e città che si svuota

This week on the KPL Podcast we spoke with Izzy Broom about The House of Hidden Letters.  A dual timeline story set on a small Greek Island.  A woman wins a contest to purchase a home on Folegandros for 1 Euro.  As she begins renovations she finds letters belonging to the previous owner from 1940s during the German and Italian occupation. Author readsThe One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh

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They marched peacefully. They were fired on. They sang anyway. This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #749, sixteen artists remind us that protest songs aren't history — they're a mirror. Dropkick Murphys, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Medusa's Wake, House of Hamill and more. From Diggers of 1649, to Bloody Sunday 1972, to Minneapolis 2026. Some songs don't age. They just find new reasons to matter. -- Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Amelia Hogan, Dropkick Murphys, Bealtaine, Ed Miller, Black 47, David Rovics, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Eddie Biggins, The Haar, Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats, The Secret Commonwealth, Redhill Rats, Scythian, House Of Hamill, Medusa's Wake, Melanie Gruben GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Amelia Hogan "No Irish Need Apply" from Transplants: From the Old to the New 5:02 - WELCOME 8:14 - Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" from For The People (Expanded Edition) 12:03 - Bealtaine "Worker's Song" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines Written by Ed Pickford in the mid-1970s as a direct response to arguments blaming Britain's economic woes on workers rather than the wealthy. That's a typical tactic that continues today. If we want free and fair elections, we will stop letting billionaires buy our politicians. The was first recorded by Scottish legend Dick Gaughan in 1981, it's been taken up by everyone from the Dropkick Murphys to The Longest Johns. 16:22 - Ed Miller "Blood upon the Grass" from Generations of Change In 1977, Scotland traveled to Chile to play a friendly match at the very stadium where, just four years earlier, Pinochet's regime had tortured and killed political prisoners after the 1973 coup. Back in Scotland, a powerful solidarity campaign urged the Scottish Football Association to pull their team from what would become known as the 'Match of Shame.' Folk singer Adam McNaughtan captured that outrage in his song 'Blood Upon the Grass,' and Edinburgh-born singer Ed Miller later recorded it on his album Generations of Change — keeping this powerful story alive for new generations. 19:16 - Black 47 "San Patricio Brigade" from Rise Up and The Secret World of Celtic Rock 24:18 - FEEDBACK The Great Hunger in Ireland took place from 1845 to 1852. Irish immigrants migrated to the U.S. They were treated as second-class citizens. There are still newspapers that refer to them as lazy and criminals, thus the "No Irish Need Apply" song at the start of the show. These were hungry people. They were just looking for opportunities in a new land. Much like the immigrants of today. But they too were treated inhumanely. They were demonized. So when the Mexican-American War broke out from 1846-1848, many Irish looked at how poorly they were treated in America. They found greater kinship to their Catholic cousins in Mexico. That's why the Saint Patrick's Battalion was formed. Interestingly, it wasn't just Irish Catholics. There were Catholics from throughout Europe in the battalion including: German, Canadian, English, French, Italian, Polish, Scottish, Spanish, Swiss and Mexican. These were people who were attacked and belittled for their culture and their faith. It should serve as a warning and a reminder for all of us today. 30:04 - David Rovics "St. Patrick Battalion" from Historic Times 32:58 - Wild Colonial Bhoys "Dying Rebel" from Century A song that reflects on the human cost of rebellion rather than the glorification of the conflict and the martyrdom of its leaders. Here's what history keeps teaching us. People don't start out wanting to fight. They start out wanting to be heard. On January 30, 1972, in Derry, Northern Ireland, somewhere between ten and fifteen thousand people joined a peaceful civil rights march. They weren't armed. They were protesting the British government's policy of locking people up without trial. Sort of like what's happening in America now. British paratroopers opened fire. Thirteen people were killed. Fourteen others were wounded. The incident caused widespread anger and led to a surge in IRA recruitment. The argument was simple and devastating: peaceful protest could no longer achieve change. I hope to God America never comes to that. But peaceful protesters were murdered in Minneapolis. I lost a fan because I took my kids to a peaceful No Kings Protest last summer. When the state fires on and demonizes its own people, it doesn't end the resistance. It just changes its shape. That's the lesson history keeps trying to teach us. I hope we don't need to learn that the hard way. So please keep peacefully protesting 37:46 - BREAK 39:10 - Eddie Biggins "The Rising of the Moon" from Hey, I'm Singing Over Here! 41:29 - The Haar "Óró Sé Do Bheatha' Bhaile" from The Lost Day "Óró sé do bheatha abhaile" sounds like a joyful welcome song — and once, it was. The original Irish tune dates back centuries, used to greet returning chieftains and even Bonnie Prince Charlie. But the version we know today is something altogether fiercer. Around 1910, Patrick Pearse — poet, teacher, and revolutionary — rewrote the lyrics. He replaced the old imagery with a new vision: Gráinne Mhaol, the legendary 16th century pirate queen, sailing home with soldiers to drive the English from Ireland. Pearse was executed after the 1916 Easter Rising. And his words lived on. The song became a rallying cry, a promise that resistance wasn't finished, that Ireland would be free. That's why it's still sung today. Not as nostalgia, but as defiance. Every generation that lifts their voice in this song is answering Pearse's call across more than a hundred years. 48:04 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats "Patriot Game" from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion In my opinion, "Patriot Game" is one of the best Irish rebel songs ever written. It cuts deeper than most rebel songs because it doesn't glorify. It questions. It was written by Dominic Behan in 1961. The song is based on the true story of Fergal O'Hanlon, an IRA volunteer killed during a 1957 border raid in County Fermanagh. He was just nineteen years old. But Behan wasn't writing a hero's ballad. He was writing a warning. The song is sung in the voice of a young man who died for a cause he barely understood. Seduced by romantic notions of patriotism before he had the wisdom to weigh the cost. That's the same as putting the party over the country. Our politicians have fallen into that trap. So I want to ask you to reach out to your representatives. Tell them you've had enough of this insanity. 51:12 - THANKS Back in December, I got an email from Troy of The Secret Commonwealth. He was letting me know about a man who's been part of his community for over 40 years. His friend is being held by ICE for nearly a year. His friend is hospitalized with a serious infection and awaiting heart surgery, all while being denied adequate medical care and due process. He suffers from a cracked vertebra and a history of cardiac issues, yet remains in unsanitary conditions with limited access to clean water or medical attention. My friend said, 'I'm feeling pretty damn rebellious right now,' and honestly, I am too. I'm also sad that I didn't bring this to your attention sooner, especially in the wake of the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis back in Janaury. These are not abstract political issues. These are real people, real families, real communities torn apart. This next song feels like the right response. 'Till Jamie Comes Hame' features traditional words sometimes credited to Robert Burns, with music written by Rob Campbell of the band. And today, it's for everyone waiting for someone to come home. 58:35 - The Secret Commonwealth "Til Jamie Comes Hame" from Last Call 1:02:45 - Redhill Rats "White, Orange and Green" from Some Heroes 1:06:37 - Scythian "Follow Me Up to Carlow" from Immigrant Road Show 1:10:06 - House Of Hamill "Pound A Week Rise" from MARCH THROUGH STORMS 1:14:12 - Medusa's Wake "War of Independence" from War of Independence 1:17:37 - CLOSING "The World Turned Upside Down" was written in 1975, but it reaches back to 1649 — and maybe even further than that. Leon Rosselson based the song on the Diggers, a radical movement in England led by Gerrard Winstanley. After the English Civil War, they began farming common land, declaring simply that the earth belonged to everyone. Not to kings. Not to landlords. Not to those who had seized it by force and called it theirs. They were destroyed for that idea. But here's something worth sitting with. The Irish language doesn't have a word for "to have." You cannot own anything in Irish. Instead, things exist in relationship with you. A book is at you. Hunger is on you. Joy is on you. Even land. Not mine. Just... with me for now. That's not just a quirk of grammar. It's a completely different way of seeing the world. One where ownership itself is the strange idea. The foreign concept. This the idea that declaring land your private property is an act of violence against everyone else. The Diggers lost. The language nearly did too. But both survived. And this song is proof that the idea refuses to die. 1:20:18 - Melanie Gruben "The World Turned Upside Down" from Like a Tide Upon the Land 1:22:37 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Executive Producer for St Patrick's Month is John Sharkey White, II. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra-rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. It's about diversity of thoughts and beliefs and about helping indie celtic musicians. So if you find music you love, support the artists financially. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Enjoy an afternoon of Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Bring your family. Grab a pint. Enjoy the music, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering. It is free to attend. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8.

In a world where machines process every thought and feeling into profitable noise, one young man risks catastrophe for a message meant for one pair of human eyes. When the system convulses under the strain of something it cannot categorize, the question becomes whether a single handwritten page is worth planetary panic. The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Fritz Leiber wrote some interesting and unusual stories. Today's tale is both of those. It has been translated and reprinted all over the world in French, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, German and Dutch since it was originally published in the June 1958 Galaxy Science Fiction. Turn to page 45, The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A lone meteor miner risks everything to board a drifting interplanetary liner, only to find blood on the deck and something unseen stalking the corridors. To claim the fortune within, he must decide whether he can face the invisible terror that destroyed an entire crew. Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson.☕ Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffee===========================

Episode 524. Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com This month we talk about another Comet, colorful doubles, Mira at maximum. We also have one of the brightest clusters in the skies, the Beehive, well placed while the Moon meets with Antares then Regulus.   End of Feb. beginning of March Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos 6th – 7th magnitude Mar 1 – Struve 1183 Monoceros – Colorful Double Mar 2 – Regulus .4° S of Moon Mar 3 – Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse for Western NA, 5:30am here in Regina. - 5 Lynx colorful double star Mar 5 – Zodiacal Light as we get into the new moon, seen in W after dark. Mar 7 – Long Period Variable Star Mira at Max - Carbon Star Y Hydra best, low in the south. Mar 8 – daylight saving time begins at 3am Mar 9  – M44 & M67 well placed this evening. Mar 10 – Antares 0.7° N of Moon Mar 11 – Last quarter Moon & Gegenschein high in S at midnight - Two shadows visible on Jupiter Mar 11/12th but below horizon for us - NGC 2683 well placed Mar 12 Lunar Curtis X visible - NGC 2775 well placed Mar 13 – M93 well placed Mar 14 – M46/M47 well placed - Comet 29P/Schwassman-Wachmann M=15? Mar 15 – Spot Capella unaided eye before sunset this week - NGC 2477 well placed Mar 18 – New Moon Mar 19 – Young Crescent Moon in west after sunset Mar 20 – Spring Equinox - Carbon Star V Ophiuchi best in pre-dawn Mar 21 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at opposition M=8.9: 20 Massalia is a stony asteroid and the parent body of the Massalia family located in the inner region of the asteroid belt, approximately 145 kilometers (90 miles) in diameter. Discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis on 19 September 1852, it was named for the Latin name of the French city of Marseille, from which the independent discover Jean Chacornac sighted it the following night. It was the first asteroid that was not assigned an iconic symbol by its discoverer. Mar 23 – Carbon star S Scuti best in pre-dawn Mar 25 – First Quarter Moon - Lunar X near crater Werner visible  - Lunar straight wall visible - Asteroid 15 Eunomia at opposition: 15 Eunomia is a very large asteroid located in the middle of the asteroid belt. It is the largest of the stony (S-type) asteroids and is estimated to contain approximately 1% of the total mass of the entire asteroid belt.  Key Facts and Discovery: - Discovery: It was discovered on July 29, 1851, by the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis. - Naming: Named after Eunomia, a Greek goddess (one of the Horae) who personifies order and law. - Classification: It is the largest member of the Eunomia family, a group of S-type asteroids that likely originated from the same parent body after a massive collision.  Mar 26 – Jupiter 4° S of Moon Mar 27 – Longomontanus Ray visible on moon - Iota Cancri colorful double star, named Yuyu on Feb 22, 2026! Mar 28 – Jeweled Handle Visible on Moon Mar 29 – Regulus 4° S of Moon   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

La dieta mediterranea è un modello alimentare tradizionale diffuso in Italia e nei paesi del Mediterraneo, basato su ingredienti semplici, freschi e stagionali. È apprezzata in tutto il mondo per i suoi benefici per la salute e per il suo legame con la cultura culinaria mediterranea.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/2332. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well well well if it isn't another week of untold surprises. Maybe instead of freaking out about how the world might be ending, you sit back, light something, and listen to the dulcet tones of my smoker voice as I tell you about people who are worse off than you are.  A huge shout out to the Roach Reporters new and old- you guys are absolutely killing it. Keep the stories coming by writing into the show at JoshPotterShow@gmail.com And if you're a beat maker out there- send us your stuff. We love the good ones, but we're also curious to hear THE WORST you've got. Send it our way and we'll play it. ★★★ Home Chef - 50% off and Free Shipping for your first box, plus FREE DESSERT FOR LIFE ⁠⁠https://www.homechef.com/potter⁠⁠ Rocket Money - Find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rocketmoney.com/POTTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ This week's Intro Music: “Horchata” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinzu! Outro Music: “Live From The Roach Motel (feat. Hendawg)” by Brothers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁨@HendawgMusic⁩ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ See Josh Live! ALL STAND UP LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thejoshpotter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ Josh Potter:

Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Chapter 7, Il colloquio di lavoro, the fate of a job interview hangs in the balance as Tommaso arrives at il Caffè di Tullio, seeking solace and an honest ear.Tommaso si dirige al bar subito dopo il suo colloquio. Lorenzo ascolta le sue parole, lo rassicura e, ovviamente, gli offre qualcosa per tirarlo su di morale! Join us for another exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to boost your Italian. Non perderti il capitolo 7!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.