Podcasts about Jefferson Memorial

En nuestro anterior podcast grabado precisamente el 21 de abril, fecha en la que oficialmente murió el papa Francisco les empezamos a hablar de los constructores de números. No encontramos casual que el papa falleciese exactamente ese dia, ya que no es un día cualquiera. Es el Natalis Romae, el aniversario fundacional de Roma, ciudad que desde hace más de dos mil años ha sido el epicentro del poder político, religioso y simbólico de Occidente. Y precisamente hoy, en esta fecha cargada de ritual y resonancia, muere el Papa Francisco. En plena resurrección de Jesucristo, uno muere y el otro renace. ¿Casualidad? En este podcast, ya sabéis que no creemos en ellas. Hoy, en Buscadores de la Verdad, vamos a descifrar lo que muchos pasarán por alto: la profunda e inquietante importancia del número 8 en la vida, el legado y la muerte del Papa. Francisco fue el primer Papa jesuita, el primero procedente de América, el Papa de la Agenda 2030, de las vacunas, de la simplificación de los rituales. Un Papa atípico. Y, como veremos, un Papa marcado por el 8 desde el principio hasta el final. Nació un 17 de diciembre de 1936. Fallece un 21 de abril de 2025. 88 años y 125 días después. Un doble 8 y un 1+2+5 = 8. El símbolo del infinito. El equilibrio kármico. El reinicio del ciclo. Pero no acaba ahí: convertido en el octavo Papa enterrado en Santa María la Mayor, bajo un escudo papal alterado misteriosamente para exhibir una estrella de ocho puntas, su historia está plagada de estos guiños numéricos que parecen trazados por una mano invisible. En este episodio vamos a hablar de arquitectura oculta, de rituales milenarios, de cómo la elite que gobierna entre bambalinas utiliza los números y los símbolos como herramientas para construir la realidad. Y en este caso, el número 8 aparece como la clave de todo. Porque cuando entiendes el lenguaje oculto de los que mandan, sabes que todo está diseñado. Desde las fechas, hasta los funerales. Desde los escudos hasta los silencios del Vaticano. El 21 de abril, Roma celebra su nacimiento... y el Vaticano entierra a su Papa más simbólico. La era de Francisco se cierra en un ciclo perfecto, sellado con un 8. ¿Qué se abre ahora? ¿Qué nuevo paradigma se está gestando en la sombra? Prácticamente desde el principio de este podcast, en el UTP8 Universo fractal ya tratamos la importancia de los números y como estos crean la realidad que vivimos. Son, como dijimos en el anterior podcast, los ladrillos del universo. Leere unos pasajes de la tesina “Los conjuntos numéricos a través de la historia” de Veronica Valdez: “En el pasado la matemática fue considerada una ciencia relacionada directamente a las cantidades, en relación con las magnitudes (desde la geometria); a los números (desde la aritmética) o a la generalización de los dos (desde el álgebra). Las primeras nociones de número y la acción de contar datan de la prehistoria. La causa que originó el desarrollo de este conocimiento en el hombre primitivo fue su necesidad de proteger sus bienes, la adaptación a los ciclos que la madre naturaleza le imponía le aseguraban su alimentación. El hombre prehistórico plasmó los primeros indicios matemáticos en sus vasijas (dibujos geométricos) y sus primeros sistemas de cálculos se basaron en el uso de los dedos de las manos o la utilización del cuerpo, este método resulta evidente al ver que muchos de los sistemas de numeración son de base 5 o 10.” Fueron los egipcios en el tercer milenio antes de cristo los que desarrollan unas matemáticas más avanzadas llegando a plantear problemas complejos como el calculo de superficies, lo cual era vital para el reparto de la tierra fértil fecundada por las crecidas del Nilo. La tierra se movia y cambiaba ligeramente de aspecto y era imprescindible para que reinase el orden que dicho reparto fuera lo mas ajustado a derecho posible. Luego los romanos mejoraron hasta cierto aspecto el uso de jeroglíficos de los egipcios por simples letras. En ese momento se seguía utilizando todavía el sistema babilónico que consistía en escribir en tablillas de arcilla utilizando un palito en forma de cuña. Una cuña apuntaba hacia abajo y la otro hacia la izquierda. El problema consistia en que era un sistema con solo 60 números, lo cual limitaba mucho el calculo mental. Los babilonios utilizaban, eso si, la forma en que cada dígito tenia un valor disitinto dependiendo de la posición que ocupase. El primer sistema matematico que utilizo al mismo tiempo el principio posicional y el cero fue el sistema de los mayas. “En este sistema 1 kin (sol) representa un día, 20 kines forman un huinal. Como 20 huinales representan 400 días, lo cual es mucho mayor que la duración exacta del año (este sistema fue utilizado para cálculos astronómicos), los mayas llamaron tun a 18 huinales, o 360 días. Excepto por este nivel, el resto del sistema es vigesimal.” “No se tiene conocimiento con exactitud cómo surgió, pero se sabe que fue un sistema de numeración mejorado por los hindúes y los árabes lo llevaron a Europa. De esta forma a las cifras se las llamó árabes debido a su origen, de la misma manera que escribirlas de derecha a izquierda (unidad, decena, centena, etc.) Hacia el año 976 Gerberto Aurillac (futuro Papa) conoce las primeras cifras en España, que ya estaba influenciada por la cultura musulmana, pero su influencia fue limitada. En el siglo XII se conoce las primeras traducciones al latin de las obras de un matemático árabe al- Jwarizmi, de quien se conocen los términos algoritmo y guarismo; de esta forma las cifras árabes comienzan a introducirse en el círculo culto europeo. En el año 1202, Fibonacci publica el "Libro del ábaco" que acopía y amplia las cifras y los procedimientos de cálculo utilizados por los árabes. Durante este siglo se consolidó la aritmética decimal sobre todo en los concerniente a las actividades comerciales. Sin embargo el método árabe y sus ventajas para calcular debieron sortear varios inconvenientes por parte de los calculistas de la época que ante la amenaza de un nuevo método mucho más sencillo, que atentaba supuestamente a su fuente de trabajo, recurrieron a estrategias bajas como hacer correr el rumor que el sistema de cálculo árabe tan sencillo, debía tener algo de magia o un cierto poder demoníaco. Esta acusación fue astutamente utilizada en la época de la Inquisición. Recién a fines del siglo XVI con Montaigne comenzó a abrirse paso nuevamente el sistema de numeración árabe y finalmente se generalizó con la Revolución Francesa. A partir de dicho momento histórico se comenzó a utilizar al 10 como base del sistema métrico decimal.” Con todo este resumen vengo a comentar que el enorme poder de los números estaba en poquísimas manos hasta bien entrado siglo 16 y que para ese entonces muchos de los secretos y la simbología que escondían estos paso a ser solo aprendido en las sectas, en las logias y en las futuras universidades que estaban también creadas por los mismos. LA EDUCACION según Lord Bertrand Russell en su obra "La Perspectiva Científica", 1931, nos dice: "Los jesuitas proporcionan una clase de educación a los niños que han de ser hombres corrientes en el mundo, y otra distinta a áquellos que han de llegar a ser miembros de la Compañía de Jesús. De análoga manera, los gobernantes científicos proporcionarán un género de educación a los hombres y mujeres corrientes, y otro diferente a aquéllos que hayan de ser el poder científico. Los hombres y mujeres corrientes es de esperar que sean dóciles, diligentes, puntuales, de poco pensar y que se sientan satisfechos. Por otro lado, aquellos niños y niñas que estén destinados a ser miembros de la clase gobernante, recibirán una educación muy diferente. Serán seleccionados, algunos antes de nacer, otros durante los primeros tres años de vida, y unos pocos entre los tres y seis años. Toda la ciencia conocida se aplicará al desarrollo simultáneo de su inteligencia y de su voluntad. ….." Y es que para todos la ciencia ha sido creada supuestamente por científicos, ¿no? Uno de los parangones mundiales es la Royal Society fundada el 28 de noviembre de 1660 en Londres. Sus fundadores fueron un grupo de 12 científicos y pensadores, entre los que destacan Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins y William Petty. Lo que no nos cuentan es que el milenarismo y la cábala estaba en los orígenes de la Royal Society. Pero como escribió Boyle, los científicos, "sacerdotes de la naturaleza", habrían de adquirir, durante el milenio, "un conocimiento mucho mayor del que Adán pudo tener del maravilloso universo de Dios". Esta afirmación supone que, en la expectativa de Boyle, la ciencia permitiría alcanzar un estadio más avanzado que el presupuesto por la condición adánica, y acceder, en cierto modo, a la condición divina. Con palabras de la serpiente a Eva, ya había asegurado Bacon en la Nueva Atlántida que algún día los hombres serían como dioses, y ésta habría de ser, decía Lewis Mumford, "la meta final no declarada de la ciencia moderna”. (Noble 1999, pág 88). Dentro de la UNED (la universidad a distancia en España) podemos leer un texto titulado “LA ROYAL SOCIETY Y LA MASONERÍA” que dice asi: “La Royal Society se origina cuando doce hombres cultivados adoptaron la costumbre, poco después de 1640, de reunirse esporádicamente en Londres para conversar y discutir en la residencia de uno de ellos o bien en una taberna próxima al Gresham College. Al poco tiempo, bajo patrocinio del monarca, decidieron crear una asociación para el estudio de los mecanismos de la naturaleza. Para asegurarse de que los dogmas no fueran un obstáculo, desterraron de sus asambleas toda discusión de tintes religiosos y políticos. Y eso a pesar de que los doce fundadores diferían tanto en cuestiones políticas y religiosas, como en experiencia científica y rango social. Entre los nombres de los primeros miembros de la Royal Society se encuentran científicos que dieron nombre a sus descubrimientos; así, la Ley de Hooke, la Ley de Boyle, la construcción de Huygens, las leyes de Newton, el movimiento browniano, y esto sin contar a científicos de menor talla como Christopher Wren, John Eveyn, John Wilkins, Elias Ashmole, John Flamsteed o Edmund Halley. Sin embargo, los hombres que fundaron esta Sociedad no sólo fueron los primeros científicos, sino, al mismo tiempo, los últimos "magos". De hecho, Ashmole pertenecía a una sociedad de rosacruces y practicaba la astrología, Newton estudió y escribió acerca de los conceptos alquímicos de los rosacruces, y Hooke llevó a cabo experimentos con arañas y cuernos de unicornio.” Mucho antes John Dee, el asesor de la reina Isabel I de Inglaterra aunque no participó directamente en la creación de la Royal Society, su legado como defensor de las matemáticas, la navegación y el conocimiento empírico influyó en el ambiente intelectual que dio lugar a esta institución. Su reputación como "mago" y las acusaciones de nigromancia reflejan la percepción de sus prácticas herméticas y adivinatorias, que, aunque controvertidas, eran parte de su búsqueda de conocimiento universal. Recordemos que hoy dia podemos ver en el museo de Londres su piedra de obsidiana negra donde el mismo reconocía que veía a seres de otro mundo con los que decia comunicarse. Dee creo el alfabeto enoquiano, también conocido como el "lenguaje angélico" o "alfabeto mágico" desarrollado por Dee y su colaborador Edward Kelley durante sus sesiones de videncia (scrying) en la década de 1580. Mientras Isabel I valoraba a Dee como consejero (eligió la fecha de su coronación en 1559 basándose en sus cálculos astrológicos), otros lo veían como un charlatán peligroso. Su casa fue saqueada tras su partida a Europa en 1583, y bajo Jacobo I, enemigo de la brujería, Dee perdió ese trato de favor. Su imagen como "mago" inspiró personajes como Próspero en La Tempestad de Shakespeare y perduró en la cultura popular, como en la ópera de Damon Albarn o la canción de Iron Maiden “El Alquimista”. Termino esta entradilla con otro texto de Lord Bertrand Russell extraído de su obra, "El Impacto de la Ciencia en la Sociedad", 1951: "Aunque esta ciencia será estudiada con diligencia, deberá reservarse estrictamente a la clase gobernante. Al populacho no habrá de permitírsele saber cómo fueron generadas sus convicciones. Una vez perfeccionada la técnica, cada gobierno que haya estado a cargo de la educación por una generación, podrá controlar a sus sujetos de forma segura, sin la necesidad de recurrir a ejércitos ni policías. Actualmente, la población del mundo crece a razón de unos 58.000 individuos por día. La guerra, hasta ahora, no ha tenido un gran efecto en este crecimiento, que continuó a lo largo de cada una de las dos guerras mundiales... La guerra hasta la fecha ha sido decepcionante al respecto... pero quizás la guerra bacteriológica resultare más efectiva. Si una peste negra se propagare una vez en cada generación, los sobrevivientes podrían procrear libremente sin llenar al mundo demasiado... La situación seguramente sería poco placentera, pero, ¿qué importa?" ………………………………………………………………………………………. Imagina por un momento que entras en una antigua ciudad del sur de Italia, hace más de dos mil quinientos años. Calles de piedra, templos consagrados a dioses griegos... y una puerta. Una puerta modesta, sin adornos ostentosos, pero con una inscripción grabada con precisión geométrica: "No entre aquí quien no sepa geometría”. Estás ante la escuela de los pitagóricos, una de las sociedades más enigmáticas de la historia antigua. Fundada por Pitágoras de Samos, no era solo una escuela de matemáticas, como a veces se enseña en las aulas. Era una hermandad. Una especie de secta del conocimiento, donde los números eran algo más que herramientas: eran divinidades, principios cósmicos, claves para entender el alma del universo. Los pitagóricos creían que todo en la naturaleza —el movimiento de los astros, los ciclos vitales, incluso la música— respondía a proporciones numéricas. El número uno simbolizaba la unidad, el origen. El dos, la dualidad, lo femenino. El tres, la perfección. El cuatro, la justicia. Y el diez... el número perfecto, resultado de sumar 1+2+3+4. Un número sagrado. Este triángulo tiene cuatro filas y, si las cuentas todas, suma diez puntos. Ese número —el 10— era considerado el número perfecto por los pitagóricos, porque resultaba de la suma de los cuatro primeros números naturales: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 Pero esto no era solo una curiosidad matemática. Cada número tenía un significado simbólico y cosmológico: 1 representaba la unidad, el origen, el punto de partida de toda existencia. 2 simbolizaba la dualidad: luz y oscuridad, masculino y femenino, arriba y abajo. 3 era la tríada perfecta, el equilibrio entre los opuestos (principio muy común también en filosofías orientales). 4 simbolizaba la estabilidad, los cuatro elementos (tierra, agua, aire y fuego), las cuatro estaciones, los puntos cardinales. Así, la Tetraktys se convertía en un resumen místico del universo: todo lo que existe puede explicarse a través de esta progresión sagrada. No era un simple dibujo. Los pitagóricos juraban sobre la Tetraktys, como otros juran sobre la Biblia o una constitución. Su fórmula era: "Juro por el que entregó a nuestra alma la Tetraktys, fuente que contiene en sí la raíz y fuente de la eterna naturaleza." ¿Lo notas? No están hablando solo de matemáticas. Están hablando de la naturaleza eterna, de algo fundamental que estructura el cosmos. Este juramento era una especie de sacramento, una alianza con la armonía universal. Utilizaban símbolos que aún hoy reconocemos. La estrella pentagonal, también conocida como pentagrama, era para ellos un emblema de perfección y salud. Cada ángulo de la estrella formaba la razón áurea, ese número casi mágico que sigue apareciendo en la naturaleza, en la arquitectura, en el arte… y, para algunos, incluso en el diseño de logotipos de poderosas organizaciones contemporáneas. Y aquí es donde la cosa se pone interesante. Los pitagóricos dividían a sus miembros en dos categorías: los akusmáticos, que solo escuchaban y obedecían sin cuestionar, y los matemáticos, que accedían a las enseñanzas ocultas. Este modelo jerárquico, basado en el secreto y la iniciación progresiva, suena familiar. Muy familiar. ¿A qué otras organizaciones te recuerda? Algunas sociedades secretas modernas —como ciertas logias masónicas— han heredado no solo la estructura iniciática, sino también muchos símbolos y conceptos pitagóricos. La estrella de cinco puntas, el ojo que todo lo ve, el uso de números y proporciones sagradas, la idea de que el verdadero conocimiento no debe estar al alcance de todos, sino reservado para una élite que lo custodia. La Tetraktys no desapareció con la caída de los pitagóricos. Su simbolismo se filtró a través de corrientes esotéricas posteriores. Por ejemplo: En la Cábala judía, el Árbol de la Vida también parte de una estructura numérica y jerárquica del universo. En la masonería, aunque no se usa directamente la Tetraktys, la idea del triángulo sagrado, la progresión simbólica del número y la veneración de la geometría sagrada están muy presentes. En el hermetismo y el neoplatonismo, se reutiliza el simbolismo pitagórico para hablar de los planos de existencia, del alma y del conocimiento secreto. Incluso en el mundo moderno, algunos investigadores creen que ciertos símbolos corporativos y arquitectónicos siguen patrones de proporción y estructura que tienen su origen, directa o indirectamente, en la Tetraktys. La Tetraktys no era un dibujo bonito. Era una clave esotérica. Un mandala numérico. Una representación del orden invisible que rige el universo. Para los pitagóricos, entenderla era un paso hacia la iluminación intelectual y espiritual. Y ahora, volvamos a los números. Porque hay una historia que suele pasar desapercibida en los libros de texto... Se cuenta que los pitagóricos sabían más de lo que enseñaban. Por ejemplo, que ocultaron deliberadamente conceptos como los números negativos. ¿Por qué? Porque esos números, que hoy usamos sin pensar, eran perturbadores. ¿Cómo podía existir algo menos que nada? ¿Cómo explicar al pueblo llano la idea de restar una cantidad mayor a una menor y obtener un resultado real, aunque invisible? La respuesta fue simple: lo escondieron. Evitaron esas operaciones, redefinieron los problemas, o simplemente los consideraron imposibles. Para ellos, un universo perfecto no podía contener números "erróneos", "oscuros" o "negativos". Así de poderosa era su creencia en la armonía matemática del mundo. Y ahora piensa en esto: ¿cuántas cosas damos hoy por verdaderas sin entenderlas? ¿Cuántas ideas nos han sido negadas por parecer “imposibles”? La sombra de los pitagóricos es alargada. Y si miras con atención, quizá todavía la veas en las instituciones que dirigen el conocimiento, en los rituales simbólicos que acompañan actos de poder, o incluso… en las matemáticas que se enseñan en nuestras escuelas. Porque como decía otro sabio antiguo: la ignorancia no es falta de información, sino la imposición del silencio. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Los terrenos donde se construyó Washington, D.C., eran parte de una zona conocida como "Rome" (Roma) antes de que se estableciera la capital de Estados Unidos. Este nombre se debe a que, en el siglo XVII, un terrateniente llamado Francis Pope, quien era propietario de una parcela en la zona, nombró su propiedad "Rome" en un guiño humorístico a la ciudad de Roma, Italia, y al río Tíber, comparándolo con el río Anacostia o el Potomac. Incluso se dice que Pope se autoproclamó "Papa de Roma" en tono jocoso. Cuando se decidió construir la nueva capital federal en 1790, los terrenos de "Rome" fueron parte de las tierras cedidas por Maryland para crear el Distrito de Columbia. Sin embargo, el nombre "Rome" cayó en desuso con el desarrollo de la ciudad planificada por Pierre Charles L'Enfant y la adopción del nombre "Washington" en honor a George Washington. El hombre que recibió el encargo de diseñar la nueva capital de Estados Unidos en 1791 fue Pierre Charles L’Enfant, un arquitecto y urbanista nacido en Francia que había luchado en la Guerra de Independencia estadounidense junto a George Washington. Era un apasionado de la arquitectura monumental y tenía una visión muy clara: la ciudad debía ser una representación del nuevo orden del mundo. Aunque no hay registros definitivos que lo identifiquen como masón —al contrario que muchos de sus contemporáneos como George Washington, Benjamin Franklin o Thomas Jefferson—, su diseño está repleto de símbolos que son clave en la tradición masónica y pitagórica. Esto ha llevado a muchos estudiosos a pensar que, si no era miembro formal de la masonería, al menos estaba fuertemente influenciado por ella. Cuando observamos desde el aire (o en un plano detallado) el trazado urbano de Washington D.C., comienzan a aparecer formas geométricas muy específicas que nos indican el uso de la geometría sagrada en el plano de la ciudad: La estrella de cinco puntas Una de las figuras más debatidas del diseño de Washington es la estrella pentagonal (el pentagrama), que muchos dicen puede verse trazando líneas entre la Casa Blanca, el Capitolio, y varios otros puntos clave como el Washington Monument y el Jefferson Memorial. El pentagrama es un símbolo ancestral que los pitagóricos veneraban como representación del equilibrio, la salud y la proporción áurea. Los masones lo heredaron y lo usan como símbolo del hombre perfecto, microcosmos del universo. La escuadra y el compás Estos dos instrumentos, esenciales en la arquitectura, son símbolos masónicos por excelencia. La escuadra representa la rectitud moral y el compás, los límites que uno debe imponer a sus pasiones. En el plano de Washington, las avenidas diagonales que cruzan la cuadrícula ortogonal tradicional parecen estar trazadas con escuadra y compás. Por ejemplo, Pensylvania Avenue y Maryland Avenue se cruzan formando ángulos casi rituales, como si fuesen dibujadas con instrumentos de aprendiz de logia. El triángulo y la Tetraktys Al unir algunos de los puntos clave de la ciudad se forman triángulos equiláteros y escaleno, que recuerdan tanto a la Tetraktys pitagórica como al Delta radiante masónico, el triángulo con el ojo que todo lo ve en su interior. Washington D.C. no fue construida al azar. Su disposición recuerda más a la de un templo iniciático que a la de una ciudad práctica. Cada monumento, cada calle y cada eje visual parece tener una función simbólica. La ciudad se convierte así en un espacio ritualizado, diseñado para canalizar no solo el poder político, sino el espiritual. Esto concuerda con la visión de muchos de los Padres Fundadores, que eran masones y creían en una forma de deísmo ilustrado, donde Dios no era el dios de una religión concreta, sino el Gran Arquitecto del Universo, la divinidad racional que había creado el cosmos a través de leyes matemáticas y geométricas. Hay quienes consideran todas estas conexiones como meras coincidencias. Pero otros —historiadores, ocultistas, arquitectos, e incluso funcionarios del propio Capitolio— han reconocido que la influencia masónica en el diseño de Washington D.C. no puede negarse. George Washington, masón de alto grado, puso la primera piedra del Capitolio en una ceremonia masónica el 18 de septiembre de 1793, vistiendo su delantal de logia. La colocación de monumentos, obeliscos (como el del Washington Monument) y referencias astrológicas refuerzan la idea de que la ciudad está alineada no solo con principios políticos, sino con principios cósmicos. Washington sigue siendo una ciudad codificada. Muchos de sus símbolos están a la vista, pero pocos los reconocen. El diseño original de L’Enfant fue alterado con el tiempo, sí, pero los patrones geométricos centrales permanecen. Y algunos sostienen que el espíritu de los antiguos pitagóricos, con su amor por los números sagrados y la geometría divina, vive hoy en las estructuras de poder moderno… solo que oculto entre calles, columnas y monumentos. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Bueno y me despido con algunas de mis ultimas Frases_UTP, ya saben, esas perlas que voy soltando de vez en cuando y que tienen agrupadas en Twitter bajo ese hastag: “Somos jockeys ocasionales de almas inmanentes, montando a galope los corceles efímeros de nuestra existencia terrenal, en un fugaz viaje donde el viento del tiempo susurra nuestra impermanencia y la tierra guarda el eco de nuestras huellas pasajeras." “Tanto el sabio como el ignorante pueden tomar malas decisiones, pero solo el ignorante no admite haberlas tomado.” “Si trabajas el presente nunca sentirás vergüenza por el pasado y te sentirás orgulloso en el futuro.” ………………………………………………………………………………………. 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Ernesto @Ernesto22596980 A mi me paga Putin EXPEDIENTE ROYUELA …. Luz Madeleine Munayco @lecabel8 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ UTP8 Universo fractal https://www.ivoox.com/utp8-universo-fractal-audios-mp3_rf_9991951_1.html El Papa y Roma… https://x.com/ElHiloRojoTV/status/1914235914999521647 Hilo sobre el papa https://x.com/tecn_preocupado/status/1914770003712467453 Féretro de papa Francisco como bandera de España https://x.com/ayec98_2/status/1915421017083711970 Capilla ardiente papa Francisco como sexo femenino https://x.com/ayec98_2/status/1915173455655215303 UTP268 Matematicas Vorticiales: Explorando el Tejido del Universo https://www.ivoox.com/utp268-matematicas-vorticiales-explorando-tejido-del-universo-audios-mp3_rf_121126662_1.html UTP272 Matemáticas Vorticiales: los vórtices de la vida https://www.ivoox.com/utp272-matematicas-vorticiales-vortices-vida-audios-mp3_rf_122197421_1.html ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros ………………………………………………………………………………………. Epílogo ÚRSULA - AGUA DE LIMÓN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKfs8GIorhc

The connection between faith and freedom stands at the heart of America's founding vision—yet it's a relationship many have forgotten or never learned. As our nation drifts further from its spiritual moorings, we've witnessed a corresponding decline in liberty, revealing a truth our founders understood intimately: without a foundation in Christian principles, the American experiment cannot endure.The evidence surrounds us, literally carved in stone throughout our capital city. From the Jefferson Memorial's declaration that "Almighty God hath created the mind free" to the Washington Monument's cap inscribed with "Praise be to God," our national monuments testify to a heritage deeply rooted in Christian faith. These aren't isolated references but consistent expressions of the worldview that shaped our founding documents and institutions.For eight decades since the 1947 Everson v. Board of Education decision, we've witnessed a systematic separation of God from state—not merely church from state as commonly misunderstood. This separation has coincided with cultural degradation and governmental overreach that would have horrified the founders. They understood that without citizens governed by internal moral principles, external laws alone cannot preserve freedom.The path forward requires what I call "trickle-up faith"—revival beginning not with legislation but with individual spiritual transformation. We must first change ourselves, then our marriages and families, before we can transform our communities and nation. This renewal starts with making daily time for God, studying Scripture, and prayer—not as desperate last resorts but as our first response to every challenge.Join me in rediscovering America's soul and recommitting to the divine principles that made our nation exceptional. Together, we can rebuild that crucial relationship between God and country that alone can secure "the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

In dieser Radioreise nimmt Sie Alexander Tauscher mit auf einen Citytrip nach Washington D.C. Freuen Sie sich auf einen Rundgang durch die Hauptstadt der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika. Wir laufen entlang der National Mall zwischen U.S. Capitol und White House. Auf dem Weg streifen wir ein paar der imposanten Monumente und Gebäude dieser Stadt wie das Jefferson Memorial, das Lincoln Memorial, das Washington Monument oder auch das National World War II Memorial. Vor dem Garten des Weißen Hauses treffen wir Künstler und Lebenskünstler und manch ausgefallene Typen. Im  People's House sitzen wir im Sessel des Oval Office sitzen am Schreibtisch des Präsidenten der U.S.A. Über die Sehenswürdigkeiten US-Hauptstadt spricht Lillian Tsegaye vom Team "Destination D.C.". Dabei erleben wir die Capital Region mitten in der berühmten Kirschblüte. Über "Cherry Blossom" und all die Veranstaltungen spricht Claire Deagon vom Team "Destination D.C.". Den bei vielen Touristen nicht so bekannten Stadtteil rund um den Union Market stellt Christopher Andersen vom Nell Hotel Union Market vor. Im vornehmen Stadtteil Georgetown, in dem sich die meisten Botschaften in tollen Villen befinden, sind wir mit Chefkoch Danny Lledó vom Restaurant „El Taller de Xiquet“ verabredet. Außerdem besuchen wir das interaktive Museum "Planet Word" in der historischen Franklin-School. Dort erzählt uns Niki Sertsu mehr über dieses besondere Gebäude am Franklin Sqaure. Dazu haben wir den Sound von Washington, Lieder über diese Stadt und den Pathos der US-Hymne zu bieten. Freuen Sie sich außerdem auf einen US-Amerikaner, der die Radioreise aus seiner Zeit in Deutschland in guter Erinnerung hat. In diesem Sinne viel Spaß in der Hauptstadt der U.S.A!

The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history and symbolism behind these national treasures. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Colin Jost Pete Davidson ferry to be $34M hotel with two restaurants and six bars, DNR talk charity dreams, 1886 shipwreck Milwaukee found in Lake Michigan following newspaper clippings, DC Park Service chopping down 140 cherry trees including Stumpy to build sea wall to protect Jefferson Memorial, and guest Matt Cullen talks Our Queer Life his docuseries about the LGBTQ community. This episode is just a sample of the great content available every weekday to subscribers on DNRStudios.com. Subscribe to Derek and Romaine or DNR Plus and get access to the new DNRcast app for iPhone and Android to listen live like a radio show an download anytime like a podcast. Happy Pride!

Dr. Nathan S. French A school field trip to Washington, D.C. is a formative rite of passage shared by many U.S. school students across the nation. Often, these are framed as “field trips.” Students may visit the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, Declaration of Independence (housed in the National Archive), the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, or the Smithsonian Museum – among others. For many students, this is the first time they will connect the histories of their textbooks to items, artifacts, and buildings that they can see and feel. For those arriving to Washington, D.C. by airplane or bus, the field trip might also seem like a road trip. Road trips, often involving movement across the U.S. from city-to-city and state-to-state are often framed as quintessential American experiences. Americans have taken road trips to follow their favorite bands, to move to universities and new jobs, to visit the hall of fame of their favorite professional or collegiate sport, or sites of family history. As Dr. Andrew Offenberger observes in our interview, road trips have helped American authors, like Kiowa poet N. Scott Momaday, make sense of their identities as Americans. What if, however, these field trips to Washington, D.C. and road trips across the country might amount to something else? What if we considered them to be pilgrimages? Would that change our understanding of them? For many Americans, the first word that comes to mind when they hear the word, “pilgrimage,” involves the pilgrims of Plymouth, a community of English Puritans who colonized territory in Massachusetts, at first through a treaty with the Wampanoag peoples, but eventually through their dispossession. For many American communities, the nature of pilgrimage remains a reminder of forced displacement, dispossession, and a loss of home and homeland. Pilgrimage, as a term, might also suggest a religious experience. There are multiple podcasts, blogs, and videos discussing the Camino de Santiago, a number of pilgrimage paths through northern Spain. Others might think of making a pilgrimage to the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim sacred spaces in Israel and Palestine often referred to as the “Holy Land” collectively – including the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (among others). Mark Twain's Innocents Abroad, is a classic example of this experience. Some make pilgrimage to Salem, Massachusetts each October. Others even debate whether the Crusades were a holy war or pilgrimage. American experiences of pilgrimage have led to substantial transformations in our national history and to our constitutional rights. Pilgrimage, as a movement across state, national, or cultural boundaries, has often been used by Americans to help them make sense of who they are, where they came from, and what it means, to them, to be “an American.” The word, “pilgrimage,” traces its etymology from the French, pèlerinage and from the Latin, pelegrines, with a general meaning of going through the fields or across lands as a foreigner. As a category used by anthropologists and sociologists in the study of religion, “pilgrimage” is often used as a much broader term, studying anything ranging from visits to Japanese Shinto shrines, the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj, “birthright” trips to Israel by American Jewish youth, and, yes, even trips to Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee – the home of Elvis Presley. Arnold van Gennep (1873-1957) defined pilgrimage as one of a number of rites of passage (i.e., a rite du passage) that involves pilgrims separating themselves from broader society, moving themselves into a place of transition, and then re-incorporating their transformed bodies and minds back into their home societies. That moment of transition, which van Gennep called “liminality,” was the moment when one would become something new – perhaps through initiation, ritual observation, or by pushing one's personal boundaries outside of one's ordinary experience. Clifford Geertz (1926-2006), a contemporary of Turner, argued that a pilgrimage helps us to provide a story within which we are able to orient ourselves in the world. Consider, for example, the role that a trip to Arlington National Cemetery or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier plays in a visit by a high school class to Washington, D.C. If framed and studied as a pilgrimage, Geertz's theory would suggest that a visit to these sites can be formative to an American's understanding of national history and, perhaps just as importantly, the visit will reinforce for Americans the importance of national service and remembrance of those who died in service to the defense of the United States. When we return from those school field trips to Washington, D.C., then, we do so with a new sense of who we are and where we fit into our shared American history. Among the many examples that we could cite from American history, two pilgrimages in particular – those of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X – provide instructive examples. Held three years after the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the 1957 “Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom,” led by Dr. King brought together thousands in order to, as he described it, “call upon all who love justice and dignity and liberty, who love their country, and who love mankind …. [to] renew our strength, communicate our unity, and rededicate our efforts, firmly but peaceably, to the attainment of freedom.” Posters for the event promised that it would “arouse the conscience of the nation.” Drawing upon themes from the Christian New Testament, including those related to agape – a love of one's friends and enemies – King's speech at the “Prayer Pilgrimage” brought national attention to his civil rights movement and established an essential foundation for his return to Washington, D.C. and his “I Have a Dream Speech,” six years later. In April 1964, Malcolm X departed to observe the Muslim pilgrimage ritual of Hajj in the city of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hajj is an obligation upon all Muslims, across the globe, and involves rituals meant to remind them of their responsibilities to God, to their fellow Muslims, and of their relationship to Ibrahim and Ismail (i.e., Abraham and Ishamel) as found in the Qur'an. Before his trip, Malcolm X had expressed skepticism about building broader ties to American civil rights groups. His experience on Hajj, he wrote, was transformational. "The holy city of Mecca had been the first time I had ever stood before the creator of all and felt like a complete human being,” he wrote, “People were hugging, they were embracing, they were of all complexions …. The feeling hit me that there really wasn't what he called a color problem, a conflict between racial identities here." His experience on Hajj was transformative. The result? Upon return to the United States, Malcolm X pledged to work with anyone – regardless of faith and race – who would work to change civil rights in the United States. His experiences continue to resonate with Americans. These are but two stories that contribute to American pilgrimage experiences. Today, Americans go on pilgrimages to the Ganges in India, to Masada in Israel, to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, and to Bethlehem in Palestine, and to cities along the Trail of Tears and along the migration of the Latter-Day Saints church westward. Yet, they also go on pilgrimages and road trips to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown, to the national parks, and to sites of family and community importance. In these travels, they step outside of the ordinary and, in encountering the diversities of the U.S., sometimes experience the extraordinary changing themselves, and the country, in the process. * * * Questions for Class Discussion What is a “pilgrimage”? What is a road trip? Are they similar? Different? Why? Must a pilgrimage only be religious or spiritual? Why or why not? How has movement – from city to city, or place to place, or around the world – changed U.S. history and the self-understanding of Americans? What if those movements had never occurred? How would the U.S. be different? Have you been on a pilgrimage? Have members of your family? How has it changed your sense of self? How did it change that of your family members? If you were to design a pilgrimage, what would it be? Where would it take place? Would it involve special rituals or types of dress? Why? What would the purpose of your pilgrimage be? How do other communities understand their pilgrimages? Do other cultures have “road trips” like the United States? Additional Sources: Ohio History and Pilgrimage Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, Ohio History Connection (link). National Geographic Society, “Intriguing Interactions [Hopewell],” Grades 9-12 (link) Documentary Podcasts & Films “In the Light of Reverence,” 2001 (link) An examination of Lakota, Hopi, and Wintu ties to and continued usages of their homelands and a question of how movement through land may be considered sacred by some and profane by others. Melvin Bragg, “Medieval Pilgrimage,” BBC: In our Time, February 2021 (link) Bruce Feiler: Sacred Journeys (Pilgrimage). PBS Films (link) along with educator resources (link). The American Pilgrimage Project. Berkley Center, Georgetown University (link). Arranged by StoryCorps, a collection of video and audio interviews with Americans of diverse backgrounds discussing their religious and spiritual identities and their intersections with American life. Dave Whitson, “The Camino Podcast,” (link) on Spotify (link), Apple (link) A collection of interviews with those of varying faiths and spiritualities discussing pilgrimage experiences. Popular Media & Websites “Dreamland: American Travelers to the Holy Land in the 19th Century,” Shapell (link) A curated digital museum gallery cataloguing American experiences of pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel, and Palestine. LaPier, Rosalyn R. “How Standing Rock Became a Site of Pilgrimage.” The Conversation, December 7, 2016 (link). Talamo, Lex. Pilgrimage for the Soul. South Dakota Magazine, May/June 2019. (link). Books Grades K-6 Murdoch, Catherine Gilbert. The Book of Boy. New York: Harper Collins, 2020 (link). Wolk, Lauren. Beyond the Bright Sea. New York: Puffin Books, 2018 (link). Grades 7-12 Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales. New York: Penguin Books, 2003 (link). Malcolm X. The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley. New York: Ballantine Books, 1992 (link). Melville, Herman. Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. New York: Library of America, n.d. (link). Murray, Pauli. Song in a Weary Throat: Memoir of an American Pilgrimage. New York: Liveright, 1987 (link). Reader, Ian. Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015 (link). Twain, Mark. The Innocents Abroad. New York: Modern Library, 2003 (link). Scholarship Bell, Catherine. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Bloechl, Jeffrey, and André Brouillette, eds. Pilgrimage as Spiritual Practice: A Handbook for Teachers, Wayfarers, and Guides. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2022. Frey, Nancy Louise Louise. Pilgrim Stories: On and Off the Road to Santiago, Journeys Along an Ancient Way in Modern Spain. First Edition. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998. Lévi-Strauss, Claude Patterson, Sara M., “Traveling Zions: Pilgrimage in Modern Mormonism,” in Pioneers in the Attic: Place and Memory along the Mormon Trail. New York: Oxford University Press, 2020 (link). Pazos, Antón. Redefining Pilgrimage: New Perspectives on Historical and Contemporary Pilgrimages. London: Routledge, 2014 (link). Reader, Ian. Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015 (link). Van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Translated by Monika B. Vizedom and Gabrielle L. Caffee. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1960 (link)

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Oh, it was a great time to be traveling out East! I got to be there at cherry blossom time. I was where those pink beauties were popping out everywhere! I'm so glad. I mean, wherever we went there they were. One of the gals on the Weather Channel was broadcasting from Washington, DC, and she had this beautiful backdrop of these exploding cherry blossoms all around the Jefferson Memorial. And the Park Ranger there, she interviewed him, and he provided some information that surprised her and actually made me slightly smarter. He said those springtime wonders have a normal life span of about 60 years. But because the Park Service prunes them regularly, they can keep beautifying their world for up to a hundred years. I mean, these guys live a long time, these Park Service cherry blossoms. Of course, if I'm a cherry blossom tree, I'm not thinking happy thoughts as someone's chopping off my branches. I'm going, "Hey! This guy's killin' me!" No, silly tree, he's making you more fruitful for a lot longer. I can almost imagine having a conversation with God like that. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Purpose In Your Pain." Now there are those painful times when I don't especially like the cuts and the wounds: bad news, bad treatment, bad health, bad finances, bad people, bad feelings. It turns out, though, that they may not really be bad. No, Ron, He's making you more fruitful for a lot longer. Because God is the Master Horticulturist, and He prunes what He loves. Jesus said so in our word for today from the word of God, in John 15:2, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener...Every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." So, life's cuts aren't ultimately to hurt me but to make me more valuable to God and to other people than I've ever been before. It's when life gets harder that I ask those life-changing questions that I'd never ask otherwise. I find myself asking God, "Is there something I need to change, Lord?" Somehow my vision improves when I'm hurting. I see things I couldn't see when life was rosy. I need mid-course corrections that usually are revealed to me by those shock waves of struggle. I need to get my hands off the steering wheel and let God drive again. Sometimes it actually takes a close call or even a crash to show me that. And whatever I have to give to hurting people around me, I can tell you this, it grew out of the times when God used suffering to show me how to care. Maybe realizing God's loving purposes can help me get to that peaceful plateau that Paul reached when he said these words: "I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10). Calling all cherry blossom trees and people like me. The pruning knife is your friend. The Gardener knows what He's doing. See, He knows what you can become.

This is the 34th time I'll speak to you from the Oval Office, and the last. We've been together eight years now, and soon it'll be time for me to go. But before I do, I wanted to share some thoughts, some of which I've been saving for a long time.It's been the honor of my life to be your President. So many of you have written the past few weeks to say thanks, but I could say as much to you. Nancy and I are grateful for the opportunity you gave us to serve.One of the things about the Presidency is that you're always somewhat apart. You spent a lot of time going by too fast in a car someone else is driving, and seeing the people through tinted glass—the parents holding up a child, and the wave you saw too late and couldn't return. And so many times I wanted to stop and reach out from behind the glass, and connect. Well, maybe I can do a little of that tonight.People ask how I feel about leaving. And the fact is, "parting is such sweet sorrow." The sweet part is California and the ranch and freedom. The sorrow—the goodbyes, of course, and leaving this beautiful place.You know, down the hall and up the stairs from this office is the part of the White House where the President and his family live. There are a few favorite windows I have up there that I like to stand and look out of early in the morning. The view is over the grounds here to the Washington Monument, and then the Mall and the Jefferson Memorial. But on mornings when the humidity is low, you can see past the Jefferson to the river, the Potomac, and the Virginia shore. Someone said that's the view Lincoln had when he saw the smoke rising from the Battle of Bull Run. I see more prosaic things: the grass on the banks, the morning traffic as people make their way to work, now and then a sailboat on the river.I've been thinking a bit at that window. I've been reflecting on what the past eight years have meant and mean. And the image that comes to mind like a refrain is a nautical one—a small story about a big ship, and a refugee, and a sailor. It was back in the early '80s, at the height of the boat people. And the sailor was hard at work on the carrier Midway, which was patrolling the South China Sea. The sailor, like most American servicemen, was young, smart, and fiercely observant. The crew spied on the horizon a leaky little boat. And crammed inside were refugees from Indochina hoping to get to America. The Midway sent a small launch to bring them to the ship and safety. As the refugees made their way through the choppy seas, one spied the sailor on deck, and stood up, and called out to him. He yelled, "Hello, American sailor. Hello, freedom man."A small moment with a big meaning, a moment the sailor, who wrote it in a letter, couldn't get out of his mind. And, when I saw it, neither could I. Because that's what it was to be an American in the 1980s. We stood, again, for freedom. I know we always have, but in the past few years the world again—and in a way, we ourselves—rediscovered it.It's been quite a journey this decade, and we held together through some stormy seas. And at the end, together, we are reaching our destination.The fact is, from Grenada to the Washington and Moscow summits, from the recession of '81 to '82, to the expansion that began in late '82 and continues to this day, we've made a difference. The way I see it, there were two great triumphs, two things that I'm proudest of. One is the economic recovery, in which the people of America created—and filled—19 million new jobs. The other is the recovery of our morale. America is respected again in the world and looked to for leadership.Something that happened to me a few years ago reflects some of this. It was back in 1981, and I was attending my first big economic summit, which was held that year in Canada. The meeting place rotates among the member countries. The opening meeting was a formal dinner of the heads of goverment of the seven industrialized nations. Now, I sat there like the new kid in school and listened, and it was all Francois this and Helmut that. They dropped titles and spoke to one another on a first-name basis. Well, at one point I sort of leaned in and said, "My name's Ron." Well, in that same year, we began the actions we felt would ignite an economic comeback—cut taxes and regulation, started to cut spending. And soon the recovery began.Two years later, another economic summit with pretty much the same cast. At the big opening meeting we all got together, and all of a sudden, just for a moment, I saw that everyone was just sitting there looking at me. And then one of them broke the silence. "Tell us about the American miracle," he said.Well, back in 1980, when I was running for President, it was all so different. Some pundits said our programs would result in catastrophe. Our views on foreign affairs would cause war. Our plans for the economy would cause inflation to soar and bring about economic collapse. I even remember one highly respected economist saying, back in 1982, that "The engines of economic growth have shut down here, and they're likely to stay that way for years to come." Well, he and the other opinion leaders were wrong. The fact is what they call "radical" was really "right." What they called "dangerous" was just "desperately needed."And in all of that time I won a nickname, "The Great Communicator." But I never thought it was my style or the words I used that made a difference: it was the content. I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full bloom from my brow, they came from the heart of a great nation—from our experience, our wisdom, and our belief in the principles that have guided us for two centuries. They called it the Reagan revolution. Well, I'll accept that, but for me it always seemed more like the great rediscovery, a rediscovery of our values and our common sense.Common sense told us that when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So, we cut the people's tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before. The economy bloomed like a plant that had been cut back and could now grow quicker and stronger. Our economic program brought about the longest peacetime expansion in our history: real family income up, the poverty rate down, entrepreneurship booming, and an explosion in research and new technology. We're exporting more than ever because American industry because more competitive and at the same time, we summoned the national will to knock down protectionist walls abroad instead of erecting them at home.Common sense also told us that to preserve the peace, we'd have to become strong again after years of weakness and confusion. So, we rebuilt our defenses, and this New Year we toasted the new peacefulness around the globe. Not only have the superpowers actually begun to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear weapons—and hope for even more progress is bright—but the regional conflicts that rack the globe are also beginning to cease. The Persian Gulf is no longer a war zone. The Soviets are leaving Afghanistan. The Vietnamese are preparing to pull out of Cambodia, and an American-mediated accord will soon send 50,000 Cuban troops home from Angola.The lesson of all this was, of course, that because we're a great nation, our challenges seem complex. It will always be this way. But as long as we remember our first principles and believe in ourselves, the future will always be ours. And something else we learned: Once you begin a great movement, there's no telling where it will end. We meant to change a nation, and instead, we changed a world.Countries across the globe are turning to free markets and free speech and turning away from the ideologies of the past. For them, the great rediscovery of the 1980s has been that, lo and behold, the moral way of government is the practical way of government: Democracy, the profoundly good, is also the profoundly productive.When you've got to the point when you can celebrate the anniversaries of your 39th birthday you can sit back sometimes, review your life, and see it flowing before you. For me there was a fork in the river, and it was right in the middle of my life. I never meant to go into politics. It wasn't my intention when I was young. But I was raised to believe you had to pay your way for the blessings bestowed on you. I was happy with my career in the entertainment world, but I ultimately went into politics because I wanted to protect something precious.Ours was the first revolution in the history of mankind that truly reversed the course of government, and with three little words: "We the People." "We the People" tell the government what to do; it doesn't tell us. "We the People" are the driver; the government is the car. And we decide where it should go, and by what route, and how fast. Almost all the world's constitutions are documents in which governments tell the people what their privileges are. Our Constitution is a document in which "We the People" tell the government what it is allowed to do. "We the People" are free. This belief has been the underlying basis for everything I've tried to do these past eight years.But back in the 1960s, when I began, it seemed to me that we'd begun reversing the order of things—that through more and more rules and regulations and confiscatory taxes, the government was taking more of our money, more of our options, and more of our freedom. I went into politics in part to put up my hand and say, "Stop." I was a citizen politician, and it seemed the right thing for a citizen to do.I think we have stopped a lot of what needed stopping. And I hope we have once again remin

The Cassels are back with a brand new season! Recently returning from Washington D.C. where they visited the Capitol building, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and more. Taking time to reflect on the fact that one of their favorite things to do during the lull between Christmas and New Year's is to write out goals. In Today's episode they recommend evaluating the past year and building on the good and trying to improve on the bad. You'll also hear the importance of writing down goals in a notebook, and being specific about the "what, when, how, and why" of the goals. Key Points From This Episode: The Cassels mention an impromptu trip to Washington D.C., including a private tour of the Capitol building and visits to the Jefferson Memorial and Washington MonumentThey mention that one of the speaker's favorite things to do during the lull between Christmas and New Year's is to write out goals, but they didn't have the chance to do so due to recent travel and activitiesTray mentions that they wrote out their goals early one morning while their partner was still sleeping.New Year's resolutions don't provide the proper motivation for people to keep them.One's goals should be deeply rooted in reasons rather than simple cliche such as starting eating healthier.Evaluate their past year and build on the good and try to improve on the bad, rather than making random resolutions that don't have any real meaningPeople should write down their goals in a notebook and pick an area of their life they want to focus on and then write a short sentence stating their goal.It's important to condense the goal into a shorter statement which will be more actionable and specific.One goal is to deepen their relationship with God.They also mention that they respect the disciplines of other faiths, but that they choose to engage in these practices out of love for God.Amy wants to set specific, measurable goals for themselves related to date nights and working out.Recognize the importance of being specific about the "what, when, how, and why" of their goals.Fresh flowers can make them happy, but they prefer cheaper flowers to roses.Working on a specific exercise goal: to become a consistent exerciser who is strong, energetic, flexible, and migraine-free..Eating intentionally, cutting out corn, wheat, dairy and sugar, can make them more energetic. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Dr. Bonnie Hubert Coaching Bonnie Hubert on LinkedIn Bonnie Hubert on Twitter Bonnie Hubert on Instagram Amy Cassels Amy Cassels on Twitter

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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee   Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1621 Birth of Andrew Marvell, English poet and politician. He was a friend of John Milton. In addition to writing The Garden - one of the most famous English poems of the seventeenth century - he wrote this little garden verse: I have a garden of my own But so with Roses overgrown And Lilies, that you would it guess To be a little wilderness.   1824 Birth of Dietrich Brandis, German forester and botanist. He's remembered as the Father of Forestry in India, the Father of Modern Forest Management, and the Father of Tropical Forestry. Concerned about the unregulated destruction of the forests in India, the British wanted people in India to help manage and protect the trees. In 1856, Dietrich left his botany professorship in Bonn (where his father had been a professor) for a civil service position managing the teak forests in Burma. Eight years later, Dietrich was in charge of all the forests in India. In Carl Alwin Schenck's Birth of Forestry in America, there's a fascinating story about how Deitrich inventoried the Teak trees in the forest. [He rode] an elephant, on such trails as there were, with four sticks in his left hand and a pocketknife in his right. Whenever he saw in the bamboo thickets a teak tree within two hundred feet of his trail, he cut a notch in stick number 1, 2, 3, or 4, denoting the diameter of the tree. It was impossible for European hands, dripping with moisture, to carry a notebook. At the end of the day, after traveling some twenty miles, Brandis had collected forest stand data for a sample plot four hundred feet wide and twenty miles long, containing some nineteen hundred acres. He continued his cruise for a number of months, sick with malaria in a hellish climate. Moreover, he underwent a trepanning operation (brian surgery), and for the rest of his life, he carried a small hole filled with white cotton in the front of his skull. But he emerged from the cruise with the knowledge needed for his great enterprise. Dietrich established modern "sustainable" agroforestry principles that are still followed today. For two decades, Dietrich measured, itemized, and chronicled the forests of India. He started forest management schools and created training protocols for his employees. In 1878, Deitrich founded the Forest Research Institute in the Doon Valley in Dehradun. Styled in Greco Roman architecture, the building is beautiful and is the largest purely brick structure in the world. Sir Joseph Hooker recognized Deitrich's work and named the flowering-plant genus Brandisia in his honor.   1848 Birth of William Waldorf Astor, American-British attorney, politician, businessman (hotels and newspapers), and philanthropist. In 1891, a tall, shy William Waldorf Astor moved to Britain after declaring that "America is not a fit place for a gentleman to live." After over a decade living in England, William bought a run-down double-moated Hever Castle, which was Anne Boleyn's family home four hundred years earlier. Between 1904 and 1908, William oversaw the installation of the extensive gardens designed by Frank Pearson to surround the castle. William diverted water from a nearby river to make a 35-acre lake to make his vision a reality. It is said that eight hundred men hand-dug and stomped on the clay soil to make the bottom of the lake. Mature trees were harvested from Ashdown Forest and transplanted at Hever. Two mazes were installed. Topiary chessmen were pruned for the chess garden. Thousands of roses were brought in for the rose garden. But, the most impressive Garden at Hever was and is the Italian Garden, which features colonnades, classical sculptures, antiquities dating back to Roman times, and a loggia. There's also a long pergola on one end that features cool dripping fountains the entire length. Even today, it's staggering to think the whole project was completed in four short years.   1924 Birth of Leo Buscaglia, American author, motivational speaker, and professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California. Leo believed education should be the process of helping everyone to discover his uniqueness. Leo learned to Garden from his father, and he once wrote, To this day I cannot see a bright daffodil, a proud gladiola, or a smooth eggplant without thinking of Papa. Like his plants and trees, I grew up as a part of his garden. Leo was a self-help guru who preached love so much that he became known as "Dr. Love." He once wrote,  A single rose can be my garden; a single friend, my world. He also wrote, There are many miracles in the world to be celebrated and, for me, garlic is the most deserving.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Passions by Carolyne Roehm   This book came out in 2021 at the end of the year in December, and this is actually a collection of three books. All three books feature Carolyn's passions: flowers and gardens, feminine touch (which is all about how Carolyn loves to decorate), and furry friends, which of course, shares Carolyn's love of animals, especially her pups.  I have to say that I love the book sleeve for these books slip into because the artwork is reminiscent of Maria Sibylla Merian. Carolyn writes, I hope that this little trio of books about the joy that I found in flowers and gardening, feminine allure and feminine style and the love of furry friends delights and inspires you as it has me.  When I think about this book set, I think about it like a gift - a little book set to gift - so if you're looking for something special for yourself or a friend, this little set of books should be at the top of your list. The photography in all of these little books is absolutely stunning; it's all Carolyn Roehm. If you're a Carolyn Roehm fan, if you love her home in Connecticut or if you've watched any of her styling videos on YouTube, then you will immediately recognize the deeply saturated hues and the stunning compositions that she puts together with flowers and exquisite objects in her home. The balance of color, form, and architecture - all the incredible details that she pulls together - is just drop-dead gorgeous. This book is 240 pages of Carolyn Rome's passions - her favorite things - flowers and gardens, feminine allure and design,  and furry friends.  You can get a copy of Passions by Carolyne Roehm and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $34.   Botanic Spark 1962 On this day, a landscape worker hit a line connecting President Kennedy's White House to the Strategic Arms Command, the line vital to launching a nuclear attack. The project was led by Bunny Mellon, who was in charge of designing a new rose garden outside the President's office. Robert Kennedy once reflected on Bunny in the Garden, saying, Often during cabinet meetings, we would see her out there in the rose garden – a little figure with a bandana on her head.  One of Bunny's first tasks was to find a gardener to implement her designs. She selected a man named Irvin Williams, who was a government gardener at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. After Bunny brought him to the White House, he would stay on as the head gardener for almost fifty years. In early talks for the rose garden redesign, the Park Department voiced concerns about hitting underground lines. Bunny's plan called for large magnolia trees, which after some debate, were eventually ordered. But on this day, the underground line was cut during ground preparation. Bunny recalled that the problem was handled calmly and that she was never reprimanded. Bunny found the perfect magnolia trees for the White House over by the Tidal Basin overlooking the Jefferson Memorial. Once again, the Parks Department said "no" (due to costs). But Irvin Williams supported Bunny's idea, and he made arrangements to have the trees brought to the White House.  The roses included a yellow rose from the state of Texas called the Speaker Sam rose in honor of the late speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, a bright red variety from the World's Fair, a white rose name Frau Karl Druschki, and pink Doctor roses. Twenty-four days after the underground line was hit, the Garden, complete with magnolia trees and roses, was unveiled to the public. The updated rose garden was an instant success. The artist and friend of the Kennedys, William Walton, later wrote, [President Kennedy's] pleasure in that garden was infinite.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, Garden every day.

U.S. Capital Getaway!This week, Mike O'Brian is on the road - with a quick look at some of the things to do in Washington, DC - our Nation's Capital.And, Mike makes a stop at Gettysburg on the way down Rt. 15! Don't forget to 'Like' & 'Subscribe' so you don't miss an episode of "Tales of the Getaway Guy" - and if you want to contact the show, email MikeTheGetawayGuy@Gmail.com

Adam Kokesh is a Libertarian activist, author, Veteran, and candidate for President of the United States. Adam has a long history of challenging the status quo of American Politics. This began with protesting the Iraq War with Iraq Veterans Against the War. Some of his most notable protests have ended in his arrest. These include dancing in the Jefferson Memorial and loading a shotgun in Washington, DC's Freedom Plaza. We caught up with Adam as he's been homesteading on his ranch in Arizona. We spoke about psychedelics, the legalization of drugs, and other current events.  To catch up with Adam's show The Freedom! Line head to https://odysee.com/@adamkokesh:2  

In this episode of Walking History we visit and discuss the detailed history of the National Mall in Washington, DC, one of the most iconic and historic spaces in America.  The National Mall was first conceived by President George Washington's handpicked designer for the new capital of Washington, DC, Pierre L'Enfant, in 1791. It has seen many changes from his original design, but the original intent remains, and today this sprawling, 2 mile wide green space host over 25 million visitors each year and is home to some of the most impressive cultural and historic museums, memorials and monuments in the country.   Want to jump ahead in this episode?  Overview of the National Mall: 2:55 Interesting Facts: 5:15 History of the National Mall: 6:20 Visiting the Mall Today: 12:30 Washington Monument: 22:00 WWII Memorial: 31:50 Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 39:45 Lincoln Memorial: 48:00 MLK Jr. Memorial: 53:30 Jefferson Memorial: 1:00.15The National Mall was first conceived in 1791, but throughout even the majority of the 1800s it looked very different than it does today. Originally, half the area we know of as the National Mall today was under water, and the only main structures visible were the White House, Capitol Building, a few museums, and the Washington Monument, which sat half finished for decades until its capstone was finally placed in 1884. That all changed in 1902 with the adoption of the McMillan plan, which reimagined the National Mall as the centerpiece of the city and a vast, open, memorial and museum filled park. That's exactly what it has become today, with the creation of world renowned museums such at the Air and Space Museum, Hirshorn Museum, National Gallery of Art and Holocaust Museum, just to name a few, stunning memorials and monuments honoring famous Americans like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King, Jr, and honoring veterans from wars including WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. It's beautiful, wide open spaces attract tourists and locals alike, it has hosted some of the most famous marches and rallies in American history, was home to Martin Luther King's famous “I Have A Dream” speech, and draws 1.5 million visitors each year during the few short weeks at the beginning of spring for the stunning Cherry Blossom Festival. Let this episode be your guide as we travel to the National Mall and discuss its detailed history, including a deep-dive into 6 of its most iconic memorials and monuments, and discuss what it's like to visit this beautiful and quintessentially American space, including visiting, parking and travel information.Are you a fan of interesting facts? Jump ahead to discover the oldest structure still standing there today, where the term “Mall” comes from, and what happened after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the city in 2011. The Educator Podcast is hosted by Matt Douglas, former history teacher, longtime educator and life coach for teens and young adults. To see more of The Educator Podcast, including the Perspectives and How To series, visit TheEducatorPodcast.com. Please like, review, subscribe and share to help support the show and to get updates on each new episode as it comes out. For more information on Matt Douglas and his work, please visit www.lifecoachingsd.com or follow him on Instagram at lifecoachingsd. This episode was recorded on April 19th, 2021. 

Seks tussen zwart en wit was op de Amerikaanse plantages heel normaal. Toch ontstond er ophef toen bekend werd dat president Jefferson een kind had verwekt bij één van zijn slavinnen. Hij daalde op de ranglijst van meest gewaardeerde presidenten. En de Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. wordt sindsdien veel minder bezocht. Aletta Jacobs is één van de meest beroemde feministen uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Als eerste vrouwelijke dokter en pleitbezorgster van kiesrecht voor vrouwen hoort ze bij de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Toch krijgt de krachtige houding die Jacobs zo gedenkwaardig maakte nu een wrange bijsmaak. Uit opgedoken brieven blijkt dat zij spreekt over 'energieke blanken', 'raszuivere zwarten' en 'beschaafde inlanders'. Volgens critici duidt dit op een onvervalste koloniale blik. Volgens Maarten van Rossem is dat onzin. Je moet de opmerkingen zien in het licht van de tijd waarin Jacobs leefde. Ze is een kind van haar tijdsgeest. Net zoals we dat allemaal zijn. In dat kader pleit Van Rossem er ook voor om standbeelden van omstreden figuren te laten staan. Een plaquette kan bezoekers wijzen op het omstreden verleden van de historische figuur. In deze podcast komt het allemaal aan bod. Reageren op deze podcast? Laat een review achter in je favoriete podcast app. Of mail naar maarten@t-talks.nl. Of spreek je vraag in op WhatsApp: 085 - 301 80 88. Maarten van Rossem - De Podcast is een productie van t-talks. Ook een podcast maken? Mail naar info@t-talks.nl.

On this week's episode we take a look at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. and dive into the man behind the 19' bronze statue. We discuss the issue of slavery in his day and the many times he actually voiced opposition to it. The doors we peak behind are the National Archives doors: behind which lies one of Jefferson's greatest contributions, The Declaration of Independence.  And our call to action centers on the African-American, Benjamin Banneker, who called on Jefferson to follow through on the ideal that he wrote in 1776: “that all men are created equal.” Join us as we scratch the surface on this deep topic and kick off Black History Month. LINKS: National Archives design: https://www.archives.gov/about/history/building.html Jefferson's original paragraph banning slavery the Northwest in 1784: www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/jeffwest.html#154 Jefferson's Notes on Virginia (on slavery): https://web.archive.org/web/20110221131430/http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2id=JefVirg.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=18&division=div1 Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/declara/ruffdrft.html Jefferson Memorial: https://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm Letter from Benjamin Banneker to Thomas Jefferson: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-22-02-0049 Life of Benjamin Banneker: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/november-09/

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30. The MOST SHADOW BANNED Man on YouTube - Adam Kokesh Adam Kokesh YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamKokesh Adam Kokesh Twitter - https://twitter.com/adamkokesh Adam Kokesh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamkokesh/ Adam Kokesh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KokeshForNotPresident Please help me hold Fairfax County PD Accountable for all the corruption going on in their department. Anything helps, Thank you! Please donate on GoFundMe here - https://gf.me/u/yibi3a ASD - DOCS Uncensored - https://www.patreon.com/andreshouldntdrink Support our Military Veterans by buying 'BrotherNArms' CBD Oil using my code - https://bit.ly/3jNHLw1 ADAM KOKESH Hey guys welcome back to the ASD- Andre shouldn’t drink podcast In today’s episode my guest is the most shadow banned man on YouTube, ADAM KOKESH… he’s the host of a weekly show on his channel called ADAM VS the man! If you guys don’t know who ADAM is, please google him or search his name on youTube. What you’ll find is countless videos of Adam’s political activism and mainstream media appearances. He was also on episode 239 of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast…. Which I think is super cool, since I see the Joe Rogan Experience podcast as the gold standard of podcasting Anyways… in this podcast episode we talk about Adam being shadow banned, we talk about his show Adam Vs the Man, we talk about his time serving in the Marines, we talk about his activism, we talk about the definition of being a libertarian, we talk about his radio show, we talk about the different strains of cannabis , we talk about what motivates people to join the military today, we talk about his viral video where he was arrested for dancing at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC, we talk about his other viral video showing him loading a shotgun again in Washington DC, we talk about how the Fairfax County PD raided his house in northern Virginia, and finally we talk about his experience on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast! One thing I really want everyone to know about this podcast episode — I’ve been a huge fan of all of Adam Kokesh’s work over the years. Being able to talk to the guy in itself is so surreal for me. In my eyes, he’s an absolute legend… links to his youtube channel will be in the description and show notes. With all of that said, lets get right into this podcast episode!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrecandrink/message

Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on YoutubeJoke submissions by Connor Morehouse Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/REFERENCES AND RESOURCESACLU. (2014, May 1). Ohio Complaint. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/ohio_complaint.pdfACLU. (2020). Know Your Rights | Voter Intimidation. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_pdf_file/kyr-voterintimidation-v03.pdfACLU. (2020). Voting Rights. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights?redirect=voting-rightsACLU. (2020, February 3). Block the Vote: Voter Suppression in 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/Anthony, S. B. (2017, February 15). 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Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://time.com/5855885/voter-registration-history-race/LOC. (n.d.). 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History: Introduction. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://guides.loc.gov/15th-amendmentLOC. (n.d.). Voting Rights for Native Americans. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/elections/voting-rights-native-americans.htmlMcCarthy, R. (2020, July 16). "Outright Lies": Voting Misinformation Flourishes on Facebook. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.propublica.org/article/outright-lies-voting-misinformation-flourishes-on-facebookMonticello. (2020). Quotations on the Jefferson Memorial. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/quotations-jefferson-memorialNat'l Archives. (n.d.). 19th Amendment to the Constitution: Women's Right To Vote. 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Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-suggestion-of-deploying-law-enforcement-officials-to-monitor-polls-raises-specter-of-intimidation/2020/08/21/4ff6407a-e3bb-11ea-8dd2-d07812bf00f7_story.htmlRowen, B. (2017, February 18). U.S. Voting Rights. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.infoplease.com/history/us/us-voting-rightsSinclair, R. K. (1993). Democracy and partecipation in Athens (p. 25). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.Sullivan, A. (2019, September 10). Southern U.S. states have closed 1,200 polling places in recent years: Rights group. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-locations/southern-us-states-have-closed-1200-polling-places-in-recent-years-rights-group-idUSKCN1VV09JTotenberg, N. (2020, July 17). Supreme Court Deals Major Blow To Felons' Right To Vote In Florida. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/892105780/supreme-court-deals-major-blow-to-ex-felons-right-to-vote-in-floridaUN. (1992). International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/ccpr.aspxUnderhill, W. (2020, August 25). Voter Identification Requirements: Voter ID Laws. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id.aspxUS Supreme Court. (2013, June 25). Shelby County v. Holder. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-96_6k47.pdfUSA govt. (n.d.). Who Can and Can't Vote in U.S. Elections. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.usa.gov/who-can-voteVasilogambros, M. (2018, March 21). Thousands Lose Right to Vote Under 'Incompetence' Laws. 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Lou Misiano, for the first time, shows his true self and true colors (red) while detailing his love for that watery stuff that comes out of ketchup bottles. Lou shares that only true patriots, like himself, eat cement. he offers a scumbag's advice for mothers trying to get their cool-as-hell teens to stop vaping.Please rate and subscribe to Forced Opinions! w/ Tom Brink on Apple Podcasts and follow on social media:Instagram @ForcedOpinionsPodcastTwitter @ForcedOpinionsWebsite forcedopinions.comSubmit ideas to Forced Opinions! on Instagram!LINKS:LOU MISIANO• Twitter @loumisiano• Instagram @loumisianoTOM BRINK• Twitter @radt0m• Instagram @coolradguy• radtom.comFORCED OPINIONS!• Apple Podcasts• Spotify• Twitter @forcedopinions• Instagram @ForcedOpinionsPodcast• ForcedOpinions.comIf you like Forced Opinions! and want to get me a coffee, you can Venmo @tombrink.

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Who's monuments are they anyways? The Mayor of Washington DC wants to pull down or "Re-contextualize " Monuments like the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial because of their alleged link to slavery, but can they really do that? Joining Leah Brandon on Alabama's Morning News to talk about it is Jefferson County Republican Commission President Paul DeMarco.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 12:31): ────────────────── Urgent Question: Is the United States in Need of a Comprehensive Revolution or a Continuing Reformation? GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC Faces Working Group Report PART 2 (12:32 - 17:31): ────────────────── Goodbye to George Washington... in Washington? D.C. Panel Demands U. S. Government ‘Remove, Relocate, or Contextualize’ Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial and More WALL STREET JOURNAL (THE EDITORIAL BOARD) Benjamin Franklin, ‘Person of Concern’ PART 3 (17:32 - 24:14): ────────────────── A Truly Radical Moment on Both Sides of the Canadian Border — And It Won’t Be Without Consequences NEW YORK TIMES (DAN BILEFSKY) A Statue of Canada’s First Prime Minister Is Toppled, but Politicians Want It Restored

The nation's monuments are under fire from the progressive left. A new report commissioned by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recommends that the federal government "remove, relocate, or contextualize" the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, and six other statues and monuments.Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of "The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past," joins the podcast to discuss the report from the DCFACES Working Group and explain the intrinsic threat that cancel culture poses to American history.To read the working group's report to the mayor, click here. And for more analysis of the report, read the commentary for The Daily Signal by Joseph Loconte, director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation, headlined "The Mayor, the Monuments, and the Mayhem."We also cover these stories:Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats. United Airlines announces plans to put 16,000 employees on involuntary furlough or cut their jobs entirely, beginning in October.Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler plans to move because of the number of protests outside his condo building.Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WASHINGTON District of COLUMBIA Mayor Murial Bowser suggested that several evil federal monuments in the city need to be removed, relocated, or contextualized. Among them are the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial, along with the Columbus fountain. You can't make up this kind of stupid, but the good news for any American with one brain cell is that the left is showing their cards. Who knew that history would be one of the most important issues of the 2020 election? I discuss Bowser's idiotic proposal in this Episode of The Brion McClanahan Show. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support

5) New data on deaths, testing show COVID-19 threat is not as great as reported; 4) Nancy Pelosi’s Hairgate; 3) DC Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to rename or relocate Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and other historical landmarks; 2) UAE pushes back against Palestinian criticism; 1) Biden campaign releases virtual signs for Animal Crossing video game.

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome Massachusetts voters rejecting the Senate bid of Rep. Joe Kennedy III, who didn't have a reason to run other than being a Kennedy, and helping dismantle the stupid notion that America has a royal family. They also unload on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for flouting COVID restrictions while constantly lecturing everyone else. And they hammer local D.C. political figures for wanting to "remove, relocate, or contextualize" the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument among other sites - and call out the Washington Post for pretending there was never a call to remove or relocate them.

During his campaign speech, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden threw all the blame for the violence and riots on President Trump and his supporters, despite Biden encouraging these protests for months. The city of Kenosha reportedly sustained $2 million in damages after the "peaceful protests," and the city's mayor is asking for $30 million in relief. A data firm says that there will be a "red mirage" on Election Day, meaning Trump will seem like the clear winner on the day of the election, but once all the mail-in ballots are counted, Biden will be the winner. Are they just trying to mentally prepare us for the mail-in voting fraud that will inevitably happen? A D.C. panel has recommended renaming the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument because "more than 70% of assets named in D.C. are white men." Lastly, the CDC published a report that said just 6% of COVID-19 deaths were a direct result of the coronavirus and weren't influenced by underlying medical conditions. We know this information, yet we're STILL locked down? Today's Sponsor: Take the Ruff Greens 14-Day JumpStart Challenge today for just $14.95 and see the difference in your dog in 14 days or less. If you want to see your dog thrive again, just go to https://www.ruffgreens.com/blaze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, former Press Editor Peter Boody joins the editors to discuss a Q&A article he wrote this week about Lucian K. Truscott IV, a Springs resident and the great-great-great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Truscott recently called for the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. to be torn down in light of Mr. Jefferson being a slave owner.

Lisa discusses whether or not the Jefferson Memorial should remain standing and explores the past of Stamford's own Candace Owens and what made her become a conservative pundit. Then the conversation turns to goats doing good in New Canaan, the current nursing home situation and the drop in general immunizations. Lisa then details the ongoing lawsuit filed by Mayor Ganim against Delta Airlines.

History must be viewed with a lens of the past. Times change, and thankfully, the world as a whole only continues to improve.

Kanye announces his party affiliation. Plus, Mary Kay Letourneau passes away, Madonna posts a topless selfie, Thomas Jefferson’s decedent wants Jefferson Memorial taken down, and more!

Writers, authors including J.K. Rowling campaign to cancel cancel culture.U.S. coronavirus cases surge past 3 million.Florida official accused again of under-reporting Covid19 data.Ivy League pushes NCAA football season to spring 2021New studies show that Covid19 causes neurological damage, even in mild cases.Harvard/MIT sues Trump administration over student visa changes.Trump convention plans upended by Jacksonville, FL mask requirements.Advertisers boycotting Facebook meet with Mark Zuckerberg.Debate intensifies over the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.Good News: Scotland guard shields dog from the rain.

In the midst of protests, riots, and attempts to tear down our nation's monuments, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, recently took time to visit monuments across the country, stopping at Independence Hall, Fort McHenry, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and the U.S. Capitol. He joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about why he chose to do this during one of the most turbulent times in recent American history.Roy also discusses how he thinks America should think and respond to attacks against the country’s history and her Founding Fathers.We also cover these stories:Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t confident in our nation's ability to handle the coronavirus. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut added three more states to their mandatory quarantine list. The president of Brazil has come down with coronavirus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's your daily look at 'Today in Rock History' featuring: Max Weinberg is 69. E Street Band and former Conan O'Brien drummer. Paul Sorvino is 81. Mira's dad and Paulie in "Goodfellas". Hillel Slovak was born today in 1962 former Red Hot Chili Pepper who O.D.'d on the Horse. Thomas Jefferson was born today in 1743. Today in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. In 1971, The Rolling Stones released "Brown Sugar", the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records. It's the first time they used their tongue-and-lips logo. In 1984,Pete Rose smacked his 4,000th hit. The only player with more was Ty Cobb, who had 4,191. Rose eventually beat that mark, finishing his career with 4,256. Pete Rose is STILL not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. But he IS in the WWE Hall of Fame. He turns 79 tomorrow. In 2009, Phil Spector was convicted of second degree murder, for shooting actress Lana Clarkson. He was sentenced to 19 years to life.

Today in history: Tiger Woods wins his first major. The Great Chicago Flood occurs. Apollo 13 has power supply malfuntion. Jefferson Memorial dedicated. Fort Sumter falls. Thomas Jefferson born.  

The area is known for its iconic cherry trees and the Jefferson Memorial. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Originally from June 1, 2019: our comedian correspondent Tom Papa lands in Washington D.C. in the middle of a spring heat wave, cools off with a classic ice cream treat, joins a class trip that’s visiting the Jefferson Memorial, and encounters a potential spy near the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Tom’s book Your Dad Stole My Rake is available in paperback now. Find his tour dates and more at tompapa.com.

This week: our comedian correspondent Tom Papa lands in Washington D.C. in the middle of a spring heat wave, cools off with a classic ice cream treat, joins a class trip that’s visiting the Jefferson Memorial, and encounters a potential spy near the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Tom’s book Your Dad Stole My Rake is available in paperback now. Find his tour dates and more at tompapa.com.

Maggie O’Neill is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur based in Washington, D.C. Her work is inspired by local landscapes and cultural icons, her travels abroad, notable women, and fashion. In 2012, Maggie had the honor of personally delivering a portrait to President Obama, and in 2014 her “DC Uncle Sam” was featured on the front page of The New York Times. She is the co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a full-service design, art and fabrication studio. Through SWATCHROOM, she’s designed notable commercial spaces and private residencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including more than twenty restaurants and the offices for incubator 1776 in Washington, New York, and Dubai. She has also designed custom installation pieces for real estate developers, private commissions, and companies like Twitter and Microsoft. Maggie is a fine artist, best known for her iconic pop impressionistic paintings of iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks and people, like her “Pop Capitol” and “Flynn’s Jefferson Memorial.” She’s been the featured speaker for Creative Mornings DC, a two-time winner of the design category for DC Inno’s “50 on Fire,” named a “Woman of Influence” by Capitol File in 2015, and was named as the 2018 Official Artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. In addition to her work, Maggie is focused on giving back to her community and paying it forward. She is the founder of SUPERFIERCE, a national traveling art exhibit that highlights female artists, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. Proceeds from her artwork have benefited organizations like Research Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity, DC Central Kitchen, and Project Soar. Additionally, Maggie is active in her local community as a board member of Shaw Main Streets, a commercial revitalization and historic preservation non-profit. Follow her here: instagram.com/maggieoneilldc

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“Mr. Statham, would you consider giving San Francisco to Hawaii?” —Former Calif. Assemblyman Bill Morrow (Oceanside-R) About: If President Kennedy’s moon-shot set the tone that no challenge was too difficult, Donald Trump’s presidential victory reminds us that anything is possible, even creating a new U.S. state. In Northern California, like the proper north, there’s been a generation of folks who believe the time for 51 is now. And given the state of the current political landscape, now may be their best shot. Far from the reach of Sacramento, they’re living off the dream of a failed 1941 movement to split from the Golden State and live out their ideals in the name of the late president Thomas Jefferson. The first part of this two-part story welcomes you to the State of Jefferson. It’s an episode that dives into some of the history, the people, and most importantly, the reasons why thousands of ranchers, farmers and folks from Northern California passionately want nothing more than to leave. Show Notes:  [00:20] Number counts on U.S. Presidential Monuments (Parade) [00:30] Some more tidbits on the Jefferson Memorial (Mental Floss) [01:35] This short clip from HBO’s John Adams is a good primer (HBO) “Hamilton and Jefferson: The Deserving and the Deserter” (National Review) The Rivalry That Forged a Nation (NY Journal of Books) A popular Broadway musical called Hamilton (PBS) [01:40] “Paddy on the Handcar” by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps [03:35] ”Lowlands Away/Trenton” by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps [03:40] Light reading on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings (New York Times) [04:30] Light reading on the history of the Washington Monument (The Daily Beast) Lincoln Memorial (Mental Floss) And photos of the Jefferson Memorial under construction (Curbed) [06:05] “Erafnaf Fanfare” by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps [06:30] FDR at the 1943 unveiling of the Jefferson Memorial (FDR Presidential Library and Museum) [08:00] “State of Jefferson” by Rock Creek Jug Band [09:50] More on Lisa Gioia and the Siskiyou County Museum [10:30] “Soothe” by Blue Dot Sessions [10:40] Light reading on the early attempts at splitting California (Wikipedia) [10:50] Some additional context about this movement led by Pío Pico (KCET) [11:00] Light reading on William Greent T’Vault and the Territory of Jackson (The Oregon Encylopedia) [11:30] More on Gail Jenner and her book, The State of Jefferson [13:00] Archival video and interview on the 1941 revolt (Yreka Community Television) [13:05] “Horns for Breakfast” by Asthmatic Astronaut [14:00] Worth watching this program on the State of Jefferson for more backstory on figures like Gilbert Gable (Oregon Public Broadcast) Related reading on State of Jefferson history here [14:15] Light reading on Stanton Delaplane (Wikipedia) [15:40] Light background on FDR’s Pearl Harbor address (FDR Presidential Library and Museum) [16:40] Light reading on Randolph Collier (New York Times) [16:40] Light reading on Yreka (Wikipedia) [17:30] More on Dan Walters (@DanCALmatters) [18:40] Light reading on the etymology of California (Wikipedia) [19:00] “Last Lights” by Blue Dot Sessions [19:40] More on California’s GDP (San Jose Mercury News) Related: Economic role of SIlicon Valley in California (Real Clear Markets) Related: California’s rank on the world stage (Bloomberg) [19.50] More on California’s welfare statistics (UC Berkeley) Related: Top 20 zip codes in America (Forbes) [20:05] More on California’s poverty statistics (Sacramento Bee) Related: Federal poverty guidelines (Families USA) Related: A deeper dive on poverty stats in California (Public Policy Institute of California) [20:30] Light reading on the rural welfare state in California (San Jose Mercury News) [22:15] Light reading on the Immigration Act of 1990 (Wikipedia) George H.W. Bush statement on the signing of the act And a video of him signing it (CSPAN) [22:30] More on the immigration breakdown of the 1990s in California (Public Policy Institute of California) Related: More on the hispanic migration to the state (Pew Research Center) Related: Breakdown of undocumented immigrants in America (Pew Research Center) Related: Further breakdown of undocumented immigrants by city (Pew Research Center) [24:20] Light reading on the 200 attempts to split up California (Los Angeles Times) Additional reading here [24:30] Tim Draper’s six-state plan turn three-state plan [24:40] Light reading on the Calexit plan Related: Silicon Valley support by Peter Thiel and Shervin Pishevar Related: Calexit’s Kremlin connection (Snopes) [25:50] More on Daniel Webster (SF Gate) Additional reading on Webster (SF Weekly) News of the Pioneer Press shutting down (Siskiyou Daily News)  [26:00] Webster’s two news operations / Facebook pages here: Scott Valley News Yreka News Related: Background on Siskiyou County Related: Background on Etna [28:20] “Cases to Rest” by Blue Dot Sessions [28:55] Light reading on the: California Fire Tax (San Francisco Chronicle) California Gas Tax (San Francisco Chronicle) California’s ‘regulatory’ maze California water rights (Wired) In this area, debates flare over the proposal of the Klamath Dam removal project (Eureka Times Standard) Light reading on the spotted owl and coho salmon [31:05] Additional background on Felice Pace [32:30] Related: State of Scott Valley watershed [33:30] Felice Pace at the 1993 Forest Conference held in Portland, Ore. (CSPAN) [33:55] “Olivia Wraith” by Blue Dot Sessions   [34:20] That time Felice Pace was accused of being the Unabomber (Los Angeles Times) [36:40] “Thru the Cosmic Dust” by Wayne Kinos [37:10] Coverage of the 1993 debate on AB 3 proposed by State Assemblyman Stan Statham (CSPAN) Related: Light reading on Stan Statham (Los Angeles Times) Related: Light reading on Statham’s Three-State Plan (Sacramento News and Review) [42:00] A little bit more on Daniel Webster… His case back in 2004 (The  Mail Tribune) See related background on Webster (SF Weekly) [43:00] Felice Pace’s views on the Pioneer Press as seen on the header (Klamath Forest Alliance) [44:50] Some of Daniel Webster’s earlier reporting on local scandal [44:10] Daniel Webster’s series on the State of Jefferson [45:55] “A Simple Blur” by Blue Dot Sessions [49:50] More on the debate over clear cutting (Sciencing.com) [50:20] Fact check on the carbon emissions of wildfires vs cars in California (Live Science) Related: Additional findings on greenhouse gases emitted from wildfires (UC Berkeley)  [52:20] More on preservation of the gray wolf population in California (CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife) And the related concern of spotting gray wolves (SF Gate) [53:40] “Steps” by Podington Bear [55:20] “Una Cosa” by Podington Bear [57:00] “March” by Podington Bear [62:50] More at thisissomenoise.com [63:20] Follow us @thisissomenoise [63:45] Thank you @theauditco. Subscribe here. [63:50] Thank you @radiopublic. Download here. [64:00] Listen to this More Perfect episode while waiting for the next episode

This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Venus Selenite in person while she started her first leg of her #RehabYearTour. Venus is a Bettering American Poetry 2016 nominee, a 2017 Pink Door Fellow, and one of the most notable trans women of color interdisciplinary artists in the United States. She is the author of two books: trigger and the fire been here. She lives in Washington, D.C. and the internet. Venus's website Venus's Patreon trigger The Fire Been Here James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time Nameless Woman anthology Goddess X KOKUMỌ J Mase III Jamie Berrout Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi  Her new book: For Black Trans Girls Who Gotta Cuss a Motherfucker Out When Snatching an Edge Ain't Enough Jayy Dodd  Their new book Mannish Tongues Also, shameless plug for my interview with them back on Episode 10 What you can do to support trans artists of color (thread) The Sound of Waves Breaking is by Chris Lynn, a recording of voices in Washington, D.C. near the Jefferson Memorial.   The editor is Mitchel Davidovitz, and the show is produced by me. 

The National Parks Service has confirmed that a gray-black biofilm is growing on the Jefferson Memorial and other monuments in Washington. They don't know what it is or how to kill it, but they haven't ruled out the use of lasers. Also: Obama's transgender school policy blocked by federal judge; Louisiana continues to struggle with unprecedented flooding; huge fish die-off in Yellowstone River; ice wall at Fukushima still leaking; and Roman Catholics getting frustrated with Pope Francis' weak response to Islamic terror.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Engineer: John Greenman Today we return to our on-going community discussion of the upcoming presidential election. We have a returning guest in the studio today with us today, Bernie Sanders supporter Tim Wilson, of Belfast. Tim has a bachelor's degree in political science and an MBA. In the 90s, he was a campaign volunteer for Ross Perot. In 2004 he and his fiancé walked from Concord, Mass to the Jefferson Memorial in DC for a “Healthy World of Sustainable Peace and Prosperity”. And joining us for the first time today is Blue Hill resident Margaret Hannah, a Hillary Clinton supporter. Margaret says she has memories of intensely watching national political campaigns on TV starting in 1956. She campaigned in New Hampshire in 1968 for Gene McCarthy; participated in civil rights marches in DC and NYC and throughout the country in marches against the Iraq war. Our Green Party representative who joined us last time was not available today. We reached out the Republican party and the Hancock County GOP group will hopefully be sending someone next time, but we were not able to have someone join us here in the studio today. Earlier this month on “Maine Currents” we asked the question we'll be asking again today, and more as the election season continues: “which presidential candidate do you support, and why?”. The post Maine Currents 3/30/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Here is the speech from today's episode: What are we doing here? What is all this about? I came home from work last week to find my kids sitting at the table doing homework as they always do. I saw them preparing for their future and for a fleeting moment I allowed myself to question what that future might look like. As I look across the economic and political landscape of America today, to say that I am trouble would be an understatement. We have a government that collects more than 3 trillion dollars a year in taxes from the American people yet still manages spend nearly a billion dollars a day more than it brings in. Yet we are told the government has a revenue problem NOT a spending problem. Congress hasn’t balanced it’s budget in 14 years. Out debt has skyrocketed over the last 16 years, from 5.6 trillion dollars to over 18 trillion. A nearly 234% increase. Over the course of that same time, our country has been in a state of perpetual war. First in Afghanistan, then Iraq, Lybia, Syria, Yemen, and if the current trend continues, Russia, China, and North Korea. Is this what Reagan meant when he said peace through strength? After nearly two decades of war, hundreds of thousands dead, millions displaced and now flooding the borders of Europe I ask you, is this what peace looks like? We’re told that this war is too important. We’re told that we face a tyrannical and relentless enemy who seeks the total destruction of our way of life. We’re told it’s fight them over there or fight them here. We must, we are told, defend our freedom and liberty. But I wonder if we still know and understand the freedom and liberty intended for us by the founding fathers. The founders of this nation pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor on a radical and seemingly impossible idea. That we have a right to be free. That government is beholden to the people, that it has no power except that granted by the people. This idea, predicated on the individual right of self-determination gave birth to the greatest nation the world has ever known. Yet what have we done with this gift? America now finds itself in the throws of another election. On the left, a socialist and a progressive. On the right, a nationalist and populist. Each tells us they know best. We’re told we must accept in this time of trial, a greater infringement on our freedoms and the continued eroding of our constitutional liberty. We have seen this play out over the years. On the streets of our hometowns as police are transformed from peacekeeper to enforcer. Many now look more like a military unit than law enforcement. Roaming the streets in unmarked cars, conducting military style raids in our own back yards, confiscating wealth and property with no evidence of a crime or even an accusation of wrongdoing. We have watched our savings eroded through inflation and bad economic policy by both the federal reserve and our own Congress. We’ve seen time, and again the cycle of boom and bust brought on by poor decisions of a few self-described intellectual elite. We suffer the continued invasion of our privacy and violation of the 4th amendment through data collection approved by our own elected representatives and overseen by secret courts deep inside the government leviathan. Oh, these are the times that try men's souls. How I have waited for a leader. How I have longed for the spirit of our nation to be renewed and for the people to stand up and take their rightful place as captains of their own destiny. Where is our voice? This election we are told we have a choice between left and right. In truth, there’s no such thing as left or right. As Reagan said their is only up or down. Up toward liberty and self determination or down toward totalitarianism. I am tired of waiting for a leader. You ask me why I come here every day. I come to bring a message of liberty to a desperate nation. Thoreau said, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” I started this, risked my business, my future, my children’s future because I was tired of being silent. No longer will I live a life of quiet desperation. This is my song. But my voice is not enough. It requires you. And I know your reservations. You can’t fight city hall. That’s what they say. Our numbers are two small, our armies to weak. Cowards will always talk that way. I prefer the simple, elegant truth of John Adams who said, “It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” Are you angry enough yet? Together we can build a movement, and if you will join me we will stand shoulder to shoulder against the enemies of Liberty and proclaim in one voice that we will not kneel, we will not bow, we will not be silent we will be free. Will you join me? Will you carry that message with me? To your homes, your jobs, To you friend, co-workers, and relatives? Will you teach it to your children? I just recently returned from Washington DC and while I was there, I had the chance to visit the Jefferson Memorial. A beautiful stone monument built to honor one of the greatest men of his time. And as I stood in the middle of the monument I looked up and etched in the stone around the dome were these words. ...I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Our founders risked everything so that they and their posterity could live a life free from tyranny and oppression. And as I sat across from my little girls that day, watching them prepare for a life not yet lived I asked myself, how could I risk any less. That’s why I’m here. And I hope that’s why you’ll stay.Support the show.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial lies along  the center line of leadership that extends from the Lincoln Memorial to the Jefferson Memorial on Washington's National Mall.   At 30 feet in height, the sculpture of MLK on the "stone of hope" is 11 feet talller than the statues of Lincoln and Jefferson.  In honor of Dr. King's birthday, we will revisit our coverage of the dedication of his Memorial in 2011.  Over a decade in the making, October 16, 2011 marked the official dedication of this historic Memorial in Washington, DC and the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March.  However, the original dedication date was set for August 28, 201, the 48th anniversary of King's "I Have A Dream" speech.  But, an earthquake in the mid-Atlantic and the untimely visit of Hurricane Irene forced a delay in the official ceremony.  Nonetheless, World Footprints covered all of the dedication events from August through October and today's show shares interviews from celebrities and news makers who participated in the celebrations.  Ambassador Andrew Young, Lalah Hathaway, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Rabbi Israel Dresner, and former Secretary of State Madeline Albright will offer their thoughts and memories about Dr. King.  From the official dedication we’ll share music and remarks on the National Mall from Archbishop Desmond TuTu, Stevie Wonder and America's first African-American President, Barak Obama.  From our perspective, watching President Obama walk past the Inscription Wall at the MLK Memorial to the dedication stage to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was incredibly powerful.    

New Zealand Broadcaster Stu Frith and Journalist Victoria Gaither are in Washington, DC. This podcast the two talk about the Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial and life in Wash, DC. Listen to Around the World weekly.

Travel to Washington DC and see some of the most amazing and historic gems that this nation has to offer.  From the Jefferson Memorial to the Capital Building it's all here waiting for you.  The museums are second to none and many of them are free too!  Our local resident tour guide is Mirna Soares of Spotted by Locals.  Definitely check it out!

Adam Kokesh is a self-described "anarcho capitalist,"  talk show host, activist, and author of "Freedom." A decorated Marine, Adam served during the Iraq War.  The atrocities and inhumanity he witnessed during that conflict convinced Kokesh of war's fundamental immorality.  He began to campaign for peace and to advocate nonviolent resistance to the abuse of power. Indentifying himself, as, among other things an anarchist, voluntaryist, agorist, and libertarian,  Kokesh has called for a "new American revolution" and for the "orderly dissolution of a federal government he claims is drunk on power to the point of oppressing its' citizenry. Kokesh and other activists participated in a flash mob silent dance at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. in protest of a recent ruling against dancing in the monument. Kokesh along with four others were arrested by US Park Police for demonstrating without a permit. 

Sister Jenna welcomes Rickie Byars Beckwith to the America Meditating Radio Show! Rickie Byars Beckwith is one of the 21st century's most revered singer-songwriters whose transcendent music opens the heart, touches the soul, and uplifts the spirit.  Her extensive music catalogue is heard on the radio and on soundtracks for movies and television. Her songs of unconditional love and spiritual transformation are the highlight of consciousness raising events throughout the world.  Rickie is the Music and Arts Director of the Agape International Spiritual Center where she directs the 200-member Agape International Choir. Together with her husband, Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, their powerful partnership has resulted in a dynamic catalogue of songs that enable transformational healing through the power of music.   Rickie has appeared with Grammy-Award winning recording artists and performed at the Lincoln Center, United Nations, Jefferson Memorial, CNN Hero Awards, and to sold-out audiences worldwide. Visit http://rickiebyarsbeckwith.com and www.rajfestival.com for info about the Rhythm & Joy Music Festival. Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com

“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com

In Episode 11, we talk about the arrest and release of a Saudi woman charged with … driving?  We also talk about how to keep the five-oh from hacking your Angry Birds app in case you get arrested and a civil disobedience dance off at the Jefferson Memorial. We also suspect record highs of downloads…

Nicole speaks with Frank Schaeffer, author of the new book "Sex, Mom, & God" and Adam Kokesh, who was arrested last week for dancing at the Jefferson Memorial (but is not what he appears to be).

Nicole talks about the five people who were arrested for dancing at the Jefferson Memorial, and relates her experience at the hands of the Ft. Lauderdale PD and the Broward Sheriffs Office. Guests include commentator/activist Sally Kohn and The Political Carnival's Gotta Laff

Scuba Divers' Round Table Don McAlhany Rich Synowiec Craig Castle-Mead Dave Tonneman Mike Cory Rich of Diversync talks a little bit about his Cooper River Dive. We got sidetracked talking about Samoa and MAC's Daughter's Podcast. Talked a little bit about diving in Europe and the Middle East. Rich dreams about finding a rock that Jesus thew in the water or a sandle that Moses wore. Darrin talks about the Washing D.C. Tidal Pond and the ongoing repairs on the Jefferson Memorial sea wall and the Reflecting pool by the Lincoln Memorial. We drift into talking about diving in Southern Californa. Shout Out to Bob Mistro and BodyGlove. We discuss some of the other podcast and scuba shows available. I get critical about getting critical. That should not be surprising. We discuss the theroy of scuba podcasting. We do a little dry suit talk. Rich loves his low drag dry suit. "How was your summer? Mine was only two days long". We need four hot days to kick off the non-scuba obsessed divers into the dive season. We discuss Bionaire in May and the art of kid shipping. Back on the boat topic with a boat we spotted from Catamaran Coaches, Inc. http://www.catamarancoaches.com We are looking to become independantly wealthy so we can dive we each of our fans. Had some comments on some of the scuba swag.

Scuba Divers' Round Table Don McAlhany Rich Synowiec Craig Castle-Mead Dave Tonneman Mike Cory Rich of Diversync talks a little bit about his Cooper River Dive. We got sidetracked talking about Samoa and MAC's Daughter's Podcast. Talked a little bit about diving in Europe and the Middle East. Rich dreams about finding a rock that Jesus thew in the water or a sandle that Moses wore. Darrin talks about the Washing D.C. Tidal Pond and the ongoing repairs on the Jefferson Memorial sea wall and the Reflecting pool by the Lincoln Memorial. We drift into talking about diving in Southern Californa. Shout Out to Bob Mistro and BodyGlove. We discuss some of the other podcast and scuba shows available. I get critical about getting critical. That should not be surprising. We discuss the theroy of scuba podcasting. We do a little dry suit talk. Rich loves his low drag dry suit. "How was your summer? Mine was only two days long". We need four hot days to kick off the non-scuba obsessed divers into the dive season. We discuss Bionaire in May and the art of kid shipping. Back on the boat topic with a boat we spotted from Catamaran Coaches, Inc. http://www.catamarancoaches.com We are looking to become independantly wealthy so we can dive we each of our fans. Had some comments on some of the scuba swag.

Scuba Divers' Round Table Don McAlhany Rich Synowiec Craig Castle-Mead Dave Tonneman Mike Cory Rich of Diversync talks a little bit about his Cooper River Dive. We got sidetracked talking about Samoa and MAC's Daughter's Podcast. Talked a little bit about diving in Europe and the Middle East. Rich dreams about finding a rock that Jesus thew in the water or a sandle that Moses wore. Darrin talks about the Washing D.C. Tidal Pond and the ongoing repairs on the Jefferson Memorial sea wall and the Reflecting pool by the Lincoln Memorial. We drift into talking about diving in Southern Californa. Shout Out to Bob Mistro and BodyGlove. We discuss some of the other podcast and scuba shows available. I get critical about getting critical. That should not be surprising. We discuss the theroy of scuba podcasting. We do a little dry suit talk. Rich loves his low drag dry suit. "How was your summer? Mine was only two days long". We need four hot days to kick off the non-scuba obsessed divers into the dive season. We discuss Bionaire in May and the art of kid shipping. Back on the boat topic with a boat we spotted from Catamaran Coaches, Inc. http://www.catamarancoaches.com We are looking to become independantly wealthy so we can dive we each of our fans. Had some comments on some of the scuba swag.

David M. Kennedy Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History, Stanford University An Invitation to Struggle: The Constitution, the Military, and Political Accountability Tuesday, February 3, 2009 – 4:10 p.m. Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, 8th Floor Read the Berkeleyan article: The march to war, from Bonaparte to Bush As a historian with an academic background in American Studies, David Kennedy is known for sharp analysis of American history through the multiple lenses of culture, economics, and politics.  In his 20th century United States history courses Kennedy explores the many aspects of American political and social thought, American foreign policy, American literature, and the comparative development of democracy in Europe and America.  Recently, his research interests have touched on the relevant issue of the power dynamics among the nation’s governing branches and the social and political consequences therein.  Jefferson lecture description: The American Founders granted Congress the power to declare war, but made the President the commander-in-chief -- among the most vexed set of the fabled "checks and balances" for which the U.S. Constitution is justly famous. This lecture will re-visit the tortured history of efforts to bring deliberative democratic practices to bear on the decision to shoulder arms. It will focus especially on the current configuration of the U.S. military force structure, and its implications for political accountability, social equity, and comity.  

David M. Kennedy Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History, Stanford University An Invitation to Struggle: The Constitution, the Military, and Political Accountability Tuesday, February 3, 2009 – 4:10 p.m. Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, 8th Floor Read the Berkeleyan article: The march to war, from Bonaparte to Bush As a historian with an academic background in American Studies, David Kennedy is known for sharp analysis of American history through the multiple lenses of culture, economics, and politics.  In his 20th century United States history courses Kennedy explores the many aspects of American political and social thought, American foreign policy, American literature, and the comparative development of democracy in Europe and America.  Recently, his research interests have touched on the relevant issue of the power dynamics among the nation’s governing branches and the social and political consequences therein.  Jefferson lecture description: The American Founders granted Congress the power to declare war, but made the President the commander-in-chief -- among the most vexed set of the fabled "checks and balances" for which the U.S. Constitution is justly famous. This lecture will re-visit the tortured history of efforts to bring deliberative democratic practices to bear on the decision to shoulder arms. It will focus especially on the current configuration of the U.S. military force structure, and its implications for political accountability, social equity, and comity.  

Inauguration Augury – Animating the Spirit of DemocracyAimistic pantheistic conjuring at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC.Three Native Washington DC women, Caroline Casey, Caroline Kenner, and Katrina Messenger, convene a ceremony of Blessing and Woof with contributions from many earnest and/or playful traditions dedicating to the magic of this time – Inauguration 09.   The post The Visionary Activist Show – Inauguration Augury – Animating the Spirit of Democracy – January 22, 2009 at 2:00pm appeared first on KPFA.

Scuba Divers' Round Table Don McAlhany Rich Synowiec Craig Castle-Mead Dave Tonneman Mike Cory Rich of Diversync talks a little bit about his Cooper River Dive. We got sidetracked talking about Samoa and MAC's Daughter's Podcast. Talked a little bit about diving in Europe and the Middle East. Rich dreams about finding a rock that Jesus thew in the water or a sandle that Moses wore. Darrin talks about the Washing D.C. Tidal Pond and the ongoing repairs on the Jefferson Memorial sea wall and the Reflecting pool by the Lincoln Memorial. We drift into talking about diving in Southern Californa. Shout Out to Bob Mistro and BodyGlove. We discuss some of the other podcast and scuba shows available. I get critical about getting critical. That should not be surprising. We discuss the theroy of scuba podcasting. We do a little dry suit talk. Rich loves his low drag dry suit. "How was your summer? Mine was only two days long". We need four hot days to kick off the non-scuba obsessed divers into the dive season. We discuss Bionaire in May and the art of kid shipping. Back on the boat topic with a boat we spotted from Catamaran Coaches, Inc. http://www.catamarancoaches.com We are looking to become independantly wealthy so we can dive we each of our fans. Had some comments on some of the scuba swag.