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Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contactGet a great deal on home solar (or add a quality battery to your existing setup): https://autoexpert.com.au/solarIN THIS VIDEOLast Friday morning, a truck operated by NJ Ashton Group inconveniently, and certainly unintentionally, sprayed 750 kilos of Satan's fingernails, also known as ‘flock', which is finely shredded steel fragments, all over a 30km stretch of the M1, which is the northern motorway out of Sydney. Flock has a variety of clever industro-fun uses - it goes into friction materials (like brake linings and clutches - things of that nature). It's a reinforcer for composites, and rubbers (not those rubbers, dude - your mind doesn't have to be in the fucking gutter 24/7 - nobody wants flock in those rubbers - maybe Satan - he'd want that. I'm talking about flock in general products made of rubber, and plastic. They even stick flock in anti-static flooring (for electronics factories, or pyro-type manufacturing). And (this is very sexy, to me) they use flock in powder metallurgy as a binder in sintered components. ‘Flock' is therefore miraculous. But not when you spray it all over 30km of freeway. That sucks. 300 vehicles had their tyres punctured, southbound, between Palmdale and Mount White. This main transport link to Sydney was closed for 10 hours.Nothing screams ‘no response plan' louder than that. And I would say that we in the electorate deserve more than this entirely fucked-up response.This incident, which was purely accidental and in no way malicious, highlights two serious, interconnected lapses by regulatory Muppets to whom we pay healthy six-figure salaries - mainly, it would seem, to use their arses as little more than an over-priced executive chair polishing system.Problem one: It's pretty easy, potentially, to disrupt the entire city. When you think about it. And problem two: Since there's clearly no plan to deal with even one isolated incident such as this, imagine the unfettered chaos potentially caused by a properly coordinated attack. That's pretty clear, given the ‘Keystone Cops' response painted across everyone's newsfeeds Friday night and Saturday morning.

Helen's tightlipped and Freddie feels threatened by the Keystone Cops of the saboteur world... Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bunch of unqualified or underperforming white guys are giving the rest of us in the group a bad name. We'll have the latest on the Keystone Cops' group text, whose members all seem to be getting a free pass for treating national security like an inconvenience. And Wausau's mayor is at it again, giving himself duties that may not exist—after removing City Hall keycard access for a city council member with whom he was having a disagreement. Also: This week's Climate Check guest updates his work to connect folks in Wisconsin with the resources that can help them remodel their homes, create jobs, save money, and cut carbon use.  UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guest: Mandela Barnes

NewsBusters reported that five late-night comedy shows uncorked almost 6,000 jokes against Trump to about 1,110 about Joe Biden (and only 92 about Kamala Harris). All this allegedly hilarious hostility failed to prevent Trump from getting re-elected. Our comedy analyst Alex Christy has crunched all the late-night numbers and analysis of the Keystone Cops of comedy.

Two managerial sackings, a Manchester derby and a genuine Keystone Cops moment. What a weekend in the Barclays!Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are actually forced to ask: Are Man City a banter club? Plus, Luke argues that Emi Martinez could have made the greatest save of all-time. Who even is David Seaman again?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOUR 1 CALLS: history, "reparations," education, crime. HOUR 2 GUEST Cam Higby: Border horrors. Trump picks. Pro-Palestinian violence. The Hake Report, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 AD GUEST LINKS: Cam Higby linktr.ee/camhigby  |  News site: todayisamerica.com TIMESTAMPS * (0:00:00) Start: Cam Higby coming * (0:04:56) Biden mad Putin said the "N-word" * (0:06:27) Hey, guys! * (0:08:15) WILLIAM: Antron Brown; 3/5ths, Illegal; Reparations * (0:23:57) WILLIAM: Black Panthers, CA gun control, BHI * (0:25:51) JEFF: Reparations research; Trump UFC; Matt Gaetz Sonny Hostin * (0:31:31) JOE, AZ… history, 3/5ths, Dred Scott, the Fed * (0:40:30) JOE: Not wanting to be nerdy, Ivy League * (0:45:26) MARK: Sweet. NY stabbing. History. Hostin apology. * (0:51:52) WILLIAM #7: Keystone Cops? "You search the scriptures…" -Jesus * (0:59:58) GUEST: Cam Higby, border documentary… "Unlocked"  * (1:10:00) Cam: Hake's illegal story, Tom Homan, Wall, Asylum problem * (1:16:08) Tom Homan, Welfare vs Taxpayers, Immigrant crime * (1:21:49) Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Dr. Oz * (1:30:00) Al Sharpton, black people * (1:32:28) MARK, Atlanta, 1st: Ramon Rivera, alleged stabbing suspect * (1:34:27) Today is America site, pro-Palestinian protester violence * (1:43:22) RICK, VA: Truth about Israel * (1:49:26) Closing: Follow Cam Higby… Supers tomorrow! * (1:49:58) Starflyer 59 - "Fell in Love at 22" - 1998, The Fashion Focus LINKS BLOG  https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2024/11/20/hake-cam-higby-2nd-hour-wed-11-20-24 PODCAST / Substack  HAKE NEWS from JLP  https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2024/11/20/hake-news-wed-11-20-24 Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/show VIDEO  YouTube  -  Rumble*  -  Facebook  -  X  -  BitChute  -  Odysee*  PODCAST  Substack  -  Apple  -  Spotify  -  Castbox  -  Podcast Addict  *SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or  BuyMeACoffee, etc.  SHOP  Spring  -  Cameo  |  All My Links  JLP Network:  JLP  -  Church  -  TFS  -  Nick  -  Joel  -  Punchie   Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

The big stories of the week you may have missed plus a preview of Ann’s upcoming interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Have a drink.

The big stories of the week you may have missed plus a preview of Ann's upcoming interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Have a drink.

When I turned twenty-one in 1994, I embarked on a 500 mile solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail across the state of Washington.  The Tread of My Soul is a memoir-meets-travelogue written from the trail.  Originally self published and shared with only a handful of family and friends, I recently dusted off the manuscript with the intention of sharing it with a new generation, on the 30th anniversary of its completion. Among black bears, ravens and Indian paintbrush, I grappled with the meaning of life while traversing the spine of the Cascade range with a handful of pocket edition classics in tow. Quotes from sacred texts, poets, and naturalists punctuate a coming of age tale contemplated in the wilderness.What follows is Part 1 of the book, squared off into four long Substack posts. For this first post, I'm also exclusively including Pacific Crest Trail Soundwalk, featuring a binaural field recording captured while hiking the first few miles on the Pacific Crest Trail up out of the Columbia Gorge in Washington. (If you haven't already, feel free to tap that play button at the top of the post.) The 26-minute composition cycles a triad of parts inspired by the letters PCT: part one in Phrygian mode (in E), part two in the key of C, and part three with Tritone substitutions. The instrumentation is outlined with Pianet electric piano, and colored in with synthesizer and intriguing pads built with a vaguely Appalachian mood in mind. It's on the quieter side, in terms of wildlife, but all in all, I think it compliments the reading. It concludes with a pretty frog chorus so, like the book, I'm making it unrestricted, in the hope of enticing some readers to stick with it to the end. If you prefer, you can find The Tread of My Soul in ebook format available for free right now on Apple Books or Amazon Kindle Store (free with Kindle Unlimited, points, or $2.99). If you read it and like it, please feel free to leave a review to help others find it. Thank you. So, without further ado, here we go:The Tread of My SoulComing of Age on the Pacific Crest Trailby Chad CrouchACT 1(AT RISE we see TEACHER and STUDENTS in an art studio. It is fall term; the sun is just beginning to set when class begins. Warm light washes the profiles of eight classmates. The wood floors are splashed with technicolor constellations of paint.)TEACHERHello. Welcome to class. I find role taking a tiresome practice so we'll skip over that and get to the assignment. Here I have a two-inch square of paper for you. I would like you to put your soul on it. The assignment is due in five minutes. No further explanations will be given.STUDENT #1(makes eye contact with a STUDENT #4, a young woman. She wears a perplexed smile on her face.)TEACHERHere you go.                                    (hands out squares of paper.)(People begin to work. Restlessness gives way to an almost reverence, except STUDENT #5 is scribbling to no end. The Students' awareness of others fades imperceptibly inward.  Five minutes pass quickly.)TEACHERTeacher: Are you ready? I'm interested to see what you've come up with.                                    (scuffle of some stools; the sound of a classroom reclaiming itself.)TEACHERWhat have you got there?STUDENT #1Well, I used half of the time just thinking. I was looking at my pencil and I thought…                                    (taps pencil on his knee, you see it is a mechanical model)this will never do the trick. The idea of soul seemed too intense to be grasped with only graphite. So 1 poked a pin sized hole in the paper and wrote:                                    (reading voice)“Hold paper up to sun, look into hole for soul.” That's all the further I got.TEACHER                                    (looking at student #2)And you?STUDENT #2                                    (smiles)Um, I didn't know what to do so all I have is a few specks where I was tapping my pen while I was thinking. This one…                                    (she points to a dot)is all, um, all fuzzy because I was ready to draw something and I hesitated so the ink just ran…(Students nod sympathetically. Attention goes to STUDENT #3)STUDENT #3I couldn't deal with just one little blank square.                                    (holds paper up and flaps it around, listlessly)So I started dividing.                                    (steadies and turns paper to reveal a graph.)Now, I have lots of squares in which to put my soul in. I think of a soul as being multifaceted.TEACHEROkay.  Thank you.  Next…                                    (looking at student #4)STUDENT #4                                    (without hesitation)I just stepped on it.(holds paper up to reveal the tread of a shoe sole in a multicolor print.)The tread of my soul.•     •     •            The writing that follows seems to have many of the same attributes as the students' responses to the problem posed in the preceding scene. While I have a lot more paper to work with, the problem remains the same: how do I express myself?  How do I express the intangible and essential part of me that people call a soul?  What is it wrapped up in?  What doctrines, ideologies and memories help give it a shape?            I guess I identify mostly with Student #4. Her shoe-print “Tread of My Soul” alludes to my own process: walking over 500 miles on The Pacific Crest Trail from Oregon To Canada in the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. In trying to describe my soul I found that useful to be literal. Where my narrative dips into memoir or philosophy I tried not to hesitate or overthink things.  I tried to lay it all out.            Student #1's solution was evident in my own problem solving in how I constantly had to look elsewhere; into nature, into literature, and into symbology to even begin to bring out the depth of what I was thinking and feeling. Often the words of spiritual classics and of poetry are seen through my writing as if looking through a hole. I can only claim originality in where I poke the holes.            As for Student #2, I am afraid that my own problem solving doesn't evoke enough of her charm. For as much as I wanted to be thoughtful, I wanted also to be open and unstudied, tapping my pen. What I see has emerged, however, is at times argumentative. In retrospect I see that I had no recourse, really. My thoughts on God and Jesus were molded in a throng of letters, dialogues, experiences, and personal studies prior to writing this.Finally, in the winter of my twenty-first year, as I set down to transcribe this book, I realize how necessary it was to hike. Student #3 had the same problem. The soul is complex and cannot fit into a box. Hiking gave me a cadence to begin to answer the question what is my soul? The trail made me mindful. There was the unceasing metaphor of the journey: I could only reach my goal incrementally. This tamed my writing sometimes. It wandered sometimes and I was at ease to let it. I had more than five minutes and a scrap of paper. I had each step.•     •     •            The Bridge of the Gods looks like a behemoth Erector set project over the Columbia River spanning the natural border of Washington and Oregon. My question: what sort of Gods use Erector sets?  Its namesake actually descends from an event in space and time; a landslide. The regional natives likely witnessed, in the last millennium, a landslide that temporarily dammed the Columbia effectually creating a bridge—The Bridge of the Gods. I just finished reading about why geologists think landslides are frequent in the gorge. Didn't say anything about Gods. How we name things, as humankind, has something to do with space and time doesn't it? Where once we call something The Bridge of the Gods it has been contemporarily reduced to landslide. We have new Gods now, and they compel us to do the work with erector sets. Or perhaps I mistook the name: It doesn't necessarily mean Gods made it. Perhaps Gods dwell there or frequent it. Or maybe it is a passageway that goes where the Gods go. It seems to me that if the Gods wanted to migrate from, say, Mt. Rainier in Washington to Mt. Hood in Oregon, they would probably follow the Cascade Ridge down to the Bridge of the Gods and cross there.            If so, I think I should like to see one, or maybe a whole herd of them like the caribou I saw in Alaska earlier this summer, strewn across the snow field like mahogany tables. Gods, I tend to think are more likely to be seen in the high places or thereabouts, after all,The patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament behold the Lord face to face in the high places. For Moses it was Mount Sinai and Mount Nebo; in the New Testament it is the Mount of Olives and Golgotha. I went so far as to discover this ancient symbol of the mountain in the pyramid constructions of Egypt and Chaldea. Turning to the Aryans, I recalled those obscure legends of the Vedas in which the Soma—the 'nectar' that is in the 'seed of immortality' is said to reside in its luminous and subtle form 'within the mountain.' In India the Himalayas are the dwelling place of the Siva, of his spouse 'the Daughter of the Mountain,' and the 'Mothers' of all worlds, just as in Greece the king of the gods held court on Mt Olympus.- Rene Daumal, Mount Analogue            These days Gods don't go around making landslides every time they want to cross a river, much less perform a Jesus walking on the water miracle. That would be far too suspicious. Gods like to conceal themselves. A popular saying is "God helps those who help themselves." I think if Moses were alive today, Jehovah would have him build a bridge rather than part the waters.            Someone said, "Miracles take a lot of hard work." This is true.•     •     •Day 1.Bridge of the Gods.Exhausted, I pitch my tent on the side of the trail in the hot afternoon and crawl into to take a nap to avoid the annoying bugs.My sweat leaves a dead person stamp on the taffeta floor.Heavy pack.  A vertical climb of 3200 ft.Twelve miles. I heaved dry tears and wanted to vomit.Dinner and camp on a saddle.Food hard to stomach.View of Adams and gorge.            Perhaps I am a naive pilgrim as I cross over that bridge embarking on what I suppose will be a forty day and night journey on the Pacific Crest Trail with the terminus in Canada. My mother gave me a box of animal crackers before my departure so I could leave “a trail of crumbs to return by.” The familiar classic Barnum's red, yellow and blue box dangles from a carabineer of my expedition backpack            As I cross over the bridge I feel small, the pack bearing down on my hips, legs, knees, feet. I look past my feet, beyond the steel grid decking of the bridge, at the water below.  Its green surface swirls. I wonder how many gallons are framed in each metal square and how many flow by in the instant I look?How does the sea become the king of all streams?Because it is lower than they!Hence it is the king of all streams.-Lao-tzu, Tao Teh Ching            On the Bridge of the Gods I begin my quest, gazing at my feet superimposed on the Columbia's waters flowing toward the ocean. Our paths are divergent. Why is it that the water knows without a doubt where to go; to its humble Ocean King that embraces our planet in blue? I know no such path of least resistance to and feel at one with humankind. To the contrary, when we follow our paths of least resistance—following our family trees of religion, learning cultural norms—we end up worshipping different Gods. It is much easier for an Indian to revere Brahman than it is for I. It is much easier for me to worship Christ than it is for an Indian. These paths are determined geographically and socially.             It's not without trepidation that I begin my journey. I want to turn from society and turn to what I believe to be impartial: the sweeping landscape.            With me I bring a small collection of pocket books representing different ideas of the soul. (Dhammapada, Duino Elegies, Tao Teh Ching, Song of Myself, Walden, Mount Analogue, and the Bible.) It isn't that I want to renounce my faith.  I turn to the wilderness, to see if I can't make sense of it all.            I hike north. This is a fitting metaphor. The sun rises in the east and arcs over the south to the west. To the north is darkness. To the north my shadow is cast. Instinctively I want to probe this.•     •     •Day 2.Hiked fourteen miles.Three miles on a ridge and five descending brought me to Rock Creek.I bathed in the pool. Shelves of fern on a wet rock wall.Swaths of sunlight penetrating the leafy canopy.Met one person.Read and wrote and slept on a bed of moss.Little appetite.Began another ascent.Fatigued, I cried and cursed out at the forest.I saw a black bear descending through the brushBefore reaching a dark campsite.            I am setting records of fatigue for myself. I am a novice at hiking. Here is the situation: I have 150 miles to walk. Simple arithmetic agrees that if I average 15 miles a day it will take me 10 days to get to the post office in White Pass where I have mailed myself more food. I think I am carrying a sufficient amount of food to sustain my journey, although I'm uncertain because I have never backpacked for more than three consecutive days. The greatest contingency, it seems, is my strength: can I actually walk 15 miles a day with 60 pounds on my back in the mountains? Moreover, can I continue to rise and fall as much as I have? I have climbed a vertical distance of over 6000 feet in the first two days.            I begin to quantify my movement in terms of Sears Towers. I reason that if the Sears Tower is 1000 feet, I walked the stairs of it up and down almost 5 times. I am developing a language of abstract symbols to articulate my pain.            I dwell on my condition. I ask myself, are these thoughts intensified by my weakness or am I feeding my weakness with my thoughts?            I begin to think about God. Many saints believed by impoverishing their physical self, often by fasting, their spiritual self would increase as a result. Will my spirit awake as my body suffers?            I feet the lactic acid burning my muscle tissue. I begin to moan aloud. I do this for some time until, like a thunderclap, I unleash voice in the forest.            I say, "I CAN'T do this,” and "I CAN do this," in turn. I curse and call out "Where are you God? I've come to find you." Then I see the futility of my words. Scanning the forest: all is lush, verdant, solemn, still. My complaint is not registered here.And all things conspire to keep silent about us, half out of shame perhaps, half as unutterable hope.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies            I unstrap my pack and collapse into heap on the trail floor, curled up. I want to be still like the forest.            The forest makes a noise: Crack, crack, crack.            I think a deer must be traversing through the brush. I turn slowly to look in the direction of the sound. It's close. Not twenty yards off judging from the noise.            I pick myself up to view the creature, and look breathlessly. It's just below me in the ravine. Its shadowy black body dilates subtly as it breathes. What light falls on it seems to be soaked up, like a hole cut in the forest in the shape of an animal. It turns and looks at me with glassy eyes. It claims all my senses—I see, hear, feel, smell, taste nothing else--as I focus on the bear.And so I hold myself back to swallow the call note of my dark sobbing.Ah, whom can we ever turn to in our need?Not angels, not humans and already the knowing animals are aware that we are really not at home in our interpreted world.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies            Remembering what I read to do when encountering a bear, I raise my arms, making myself bigger. "Hello bear," I say, "Go away!"            With the rhythm of cracking branches, it does.•     •     •Day 3.Hiked thirteen miles.Descended to Trout Creek, thirsty.Met a couple en route to Lake Tahoe.Bathed in Panther Creek.Saw the wind brushing the lower canopy of leaves on a hillside.A fly landed on the hairs of my forearm and I,Complacent,Dreamt.            I awake in an unusual bed: a stream bed. A trickle of clear water ran over stones beneath me, down my center, as if to bisect me. And yet I was not wet. What, I wonder, is the significance of this dream?            The August sun had been relentless thus far on my journey. The heat combined with the effort involved in getting from one source of water to the next makes an arrival quite thrilling. If the water is deep enough for my body, even more so:I undress... hurry me out of sight of land, cushion me soft... rock me in billowy drowse Dash me with amorous wet...- Walt Whitman, Song of Myself            There is something electrifying and intensely renewing about swimming naked in a cold creek pool or mountain lake.I got up early and bathed in the pond; that was a religious exercise, and one of the best things I did. They say that characters were engraven on the bathing tub of King Tching-thang to this effect; "renew thyself completely each day; do it again and again and forever again."- Henry David Thoreau, Walden            Is bathing, then, a spiritual exercise?            When I was baptized on June 15, 1985 in the tiled pool of our chapel in the Portland suburbs, I thought surely as I was submerged something extraordinary would happen, such as the face of Jesus would appear to me in the water. And I did do it—I opened my eyes under water— but saw only the blur of my pastor's white torso and the hanging ferns that framed the pool. I wondered: shouldn't a ceremony as significant as this feel more than just wet? I'm guessing that most children with exposure to religion often keep their eyes open for some sort of spectacular encounter with God, be it to punish or affirm them. (As a child, I remember sitting in front of the television thinking God could put a commercial on for heaven if he wanted to.)            Now, only ten years after I was baptized, I still keep my eyes open for God, though not contextually the same, not within a religion, not literally.            And when I swim in a clear creek pool, I feel communion, pure and alive. The small rounded stones are reminders of the ceaseless touch of water. Their blurry shapes embrace me in a way that the symbols and rites of the church fail to.I hear and behold God in every objectYet I understand God not in the least.-Walt Whitman, Song of Myself            And unlike the doctrines and precepts of organized religion, I have never doubted my intrinsic bond to water.And more-For greater than all the joysOf heaven and earthGreater still than dominionOver all worlds,Is the joy of reaching the stream.- Dhammapada, Sayings of the Buddha•     •     •Day 4.Hiked fourteen miles. Climbed to a beautiful ridge.Signs, yellow and black posted every 50 feet: "Experimental Forest"Wound down to a campground where I met three peopleAs I stopped for lunch."Where does this trail go to?" he says. "Mexico," I say."Ha Ha," says he.Camped at small Green Lake.            My body continues to evolve. My hair and fingernails grow and grow, and right now I've got four new teeth trying to find a seat in my mouth.            I turned twenty-one on August sixth. On August sixth, 1945 a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. The world lost more people than it made that day. When I was born, I suspect we gained a few.            I'm an adult now, and I'm not sure where it happened or why. I wonder if someone had to stamp something somewhere because of it? A big red stamp that says "ADULT".  It was a blind passage for me—just like those persons who evaporated at ground zero on August sixth, 49 years ago.            I do feel like I just evaporated into adulthood. I am aware of the traditional ceremony of turning twenty-one. Drinking. Contemporary society commemorates becoming an adult with this token privilege. Do you have any idea how fast alcohol evaporates? I am suggesting this: One's response to this rite rarely affords any resolution or insight into growth. Our society commemorates the passage from child to adult with a fermented beverage.            I wanted to more deliberate about becoming an adult. Hence the second reason (behind a spiritual search) for this sojourn into the wilderness. I took my lead from the scriptures:And he was in the desert forty days... He was with the wild animal and the angels attended him.- Mark 1:13            Something about those forty days prepared Jesus for what we know of his adult life.I also took my lead from Native Americans. Their rite of passage is called a vision quest, wherein the youth goes alone into the depth of nature for a few days to receive some sort of insight into being.            I look around me. I am alone here in the woods a few days after my birthday. Why? To discover those parts of me that want to be liberated. To draw the fragrant air into my lungs. To feel my place in nature.…beneath each footfall with resolution.I want to own every atom of myself in the present and be able to say:Look I am living. On what? NeitherChildhood nor future grows any smaller....Superabundant being wells up in my heart.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies•     •     •Day 5.Hiked to Bear Lake and swam.Saw over a dozen people. Eighteen miles.Watched raven fly from tree and listened.Found frogs as little as my thumbnail.Left Indian Heaven.            Surprise.  My body is becoming acclimated to long distance hiking. I know because when I rest it is a luxury rather than a necessity.            The light is warmer and comes through the forest canopy at an acute angle from the west, illuminating the trunks of this relatively sparse old growth stand. I am laying on my back watching a raven at his common perch aloft in a dead Douglas fir.            It leaps into its court and flap its wings slowly, effortlessly navigating through the old wood pillars. The most spectacular sense of this, however, is the sound: a loud, slow, hollow thrum: Whoosh whoosh, whoosh....  It's as if the interstices between each pulse are too long, too vacant to keep the creature airborne. Unlike its kind, this raven does not speak: there are no loud guttural croaks to be heard.            Northwest coastal tribes such as the Kwakiutl thought the croaks of a raven were prophetic and whoever could interpret them was a seer. Indeed, the mythic perception of ravens to be invested with knowledge and power is somewhat universal.           My raven is silent. And this is apt, for I tend to think the most authentic prophecies are silent, or near to it.Great sound is silent.- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            The contour of that sound and silence leaves a sublime impression on me.•     •     •Day 6.Hiked twelve miles.Many uphill, but not most.Met several people.One group looked like they were enjoying themselves—two families.I spent the afternoon reading my natural history book on a bridge.Voles (forest mice) relentlessly made efforts to infiltrate my food bag during the night.            I am reading about how to call a tree a “Pacific Silver Fir” or an “Engelmann Spruce” or “Western Larch” and so on. If something arouses my curiosity on my walk, I look in my natural history book to see if it has anything to say.            Jung said, "Sometimes a tree can teach you more than a book can."            Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha was enlightened beneath a fig tree.            I read that a 316-year-old Ponderosa Pine east of Mt. Jefferson bears scars from 18 forest fires. Surely that tree taught us one thing a book couldn't.  All things are clues. Everything is part of a complex tapestry of causality.            The grand design behind these mountains has something to do with plate tectonics. Beneath me the oceanic plate is diving beneath the continental at twenty to sixty degrees putting it well under the coastline to where it partially melts and forms magma. This has been happening for millions of years. Every once and a while this magma channels its way up to the surface, cools and turns into igneous rock. Again and again, this happens. Again and again, and yet again until a mountain is made; a stratovolcano.            Meanwhile, on top, water, glaciers, wind, and sun are trying to carry the mountains away grain by grain. Geologic time is as incomprehensible as it would be to imagine someone's life by looking at his or her gravestone. These mountains are gravestones.            Plants fight to keep the hillsides together. Plants and trees do. But every summer some of those trees, somewhere, are going to burn. Nature will not tolerate too much fuel. New trees will grow to replace those lost. Again and again. Eighteen times over and there we find our tree, a scarred Ponderosa Pine in the tapestry.            And every summer the flowers will bloom. The bees will come to pollinate them and cross-pollinate them: next year a new color will emerge.            And every summer the mammals named homo-sapiens-sapiens will come to the mountains to cut down trees, hike trails, and to put up yellow and black signs that read Boundary Experimental Forest U.S.F.S. placed evenly 100 yards apart so hikers are kept excessively informed about boundaries.            Here I am in the midst of this slow-motion interplay of nature. I walk by thousands of trees daily. Sometimes I see just one, sometimes the blur of thousands. It is not so much that a tree teaches me more than a book; rather it conjures up in me the copious leagues of books unwritten. And, I know somewhere inside that I participate. What more hope could a tree offer?  What more hope could you find in a gravestone?•     •     •Day 7.Hiked twenty miles in Alpine country near Mt Adams.More flowers—fields of them. Saw owl. Saw elk.Wrote near cascading creek.Enjoyed walking. Appetite is robust.Camped at Lave Spring.Saw six to ten folks.Didn't talk too much.            Before I was baptized, during the announcements, there was a tremendous screech culminating in a loud cumbf! This is a sound which can be translated here as metal and glass crumpling and shattering in an instant to absorb the forces of automobiles colliding.            In the subsequent prayer, the pastor made mention of the crash, which happened on the very same corner of the chapel, and prayed to God that He might spare those people of injury.            As it turns the peculiarly memorable sound was that of our family automobile folding into itself, and it was either through prayer or her seat belt that no harm came to my sister who was driving it.            Poor thing. She just was going to get some donuts. Do you know why? Because I missed my appointment with baptism. There is time in most church services when people go to the front to (1.) confess their sin, (2.) confess their faith in Christ as their only personal savior, and (3.) to receive Him. This is what is known as the “Altar Call”. To the embarrassment of my parents (for I recall the plan was for one of them to escort me to the front) the Alter Call cue—a specific prayer and hymn—was missed and I sat expectant till the service end. The solution was to attend the subsequent service and try harder.            I don't recall my entire understanding of God and Jesus then, at age eleven, but I do remember arriving at a version of Pascal's reductive decision tree that there are four possibilities regarding my death and salvation:1. Jesus is truly the savior of mankind and I claim him and I go to heaven, or2. Jesus is truly the savior of mankind and I don't claim him and I end up in hell, or3. Jesus isn't the savior of mankind and I die having lived a somewhat virtuous life in trying to model myself after him, or4. Jesus isn't the savior of mankind and I didn't believe it anyhow.            My sister, fresh with an Oregon drivers license, thought one dose of church was enough for her and, being hungry, went out for donuts and failed to yield.Cumbf!            Someone came into the chapel to inform us. We all went out to the accident. The cars were smashed and askew, and my sister was a bawling, rocking little lump on the side of the street. We attended to her, calmed her, and realized there was yet time for me to get baptized. We went into the church and waited patiently for the hymn we had mentally earmarked and then I was baptized. I look back on the calamities of that day affectionately.Prize calamities as your own body.- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            Those events that surrounded the ritual decry a ceremony so commonplace one often misses the extraordinariness of it; of humanity; the embarrassment of my parents; the frustration and impetuous flight of my sister; and the sympathy and furrowed brow of our pastor. These events unwind in my head like a black and white silent film of Keystone Cops with a church organ revival hymn for the soundtrack.  There was something almost slapstick about how that morning unfolded, and once the dust had settled and the family was relating the story to my grandmother later that day, we began to find the humor in it. Hitting things and missing things and this is sacred. All of it.Because our body is the very source of our calamities,If we have no body, what calamities can we have?- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            Most religions see the body as temporal and the soul as eternal. Hence, 13th century monks cloistered themselves up denying their bodies space and interaction that their souls might be enhanced.            I see it this way: No one denies their bodily existence, do they? Look, your own hand holds this book. Why do you exist? You exist right now, inherently, to hold a book, and to feel the manifold sensations of the moment.            If this isn't enough of a reason, adjust.            I've heard it said, "Stop living in the way of the world, live in the way of God."            My reply: "Before I was baptized, I heard a cumbf, and it was in the world and I couldn't ignore it.  I'm not convinced we would have a world if we weren't supposed to live in the way of it."Thanks for reading Soundwalk! 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Inside the two-year fight to bring charges against school librarians in Granbury, TexasNBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh, Tyler Kingkade, Scott Friedman and Eva Parks, on July 23, 2024https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/school-librarians-banned-books-investigation-texas-rcna161444In a saga reminiscent of the Keystone Cops, a two-year pursuit of felony charges against school librarians in Granbury, Texas, unfolded like a farcical mission gone awry. Right-wing extremist Scott London embarked on a vendetta, pouring over stacks of literature while sporting a body cam to capture his quest to persecute—er, prosecute—three school librarians. Their alleged crime? Allowing minors to check out books deemed obscene. Despite subpoenas and dramatic investigative theatrics, the case ultimately fizzled when the district attorney declined to indict, citing insufficient evidence.Scott London's mission to stop kids from reading books he deemed inappropriate was both absurd and alarming. The details of his crusade, covered by NBC News through the reporting of Mike Hixenbaugh, Tyler Kingkade, Scott Freeman, and Nia Parks on July 23, 2024, reveal a tale of overreach and misplaced zeal.The debate over who should decide which books belong in schools or libraries was reignited by this case. Cindy, a commentator on the issue, argued that self-righteous individuals like London, who have nothing better to do than invade privacy and push their own beliefs, should not make such decisions. Instead, she suggested that the Ministry of Education, funded and managed at the federal level, should handle these matters to ensure uniformity and fairness across states.London's antics included gathering a list of children who had checked out the contentious books, ironically in the name of creating a safe environment for them. His efforts highlight a broader issue: a segment of the population views education and access to diverse ideas as threats. This mindset, according to Cindy, stems from discomfort with topics like gender and homosexuality, which London finds "icky" and thus seeks to ban from public discourse.Eli, another commentator, emphasized that banning books only makes them more appealing to children. If a book is removed from a library, kids will find ways to access it, often through other means like purchasing it online. This approach does nothing to stop children from reading the material and instead punishes educators and librarians who aim to provide a comprehensive education.The discussion also touched on the racial aspects of book banning. Books by and about people of color are frequently targeted, reflecting a discomfort with confronting historical and contemporary issues of race in America. Cindy noted that the shame associated with America's racist past leads to an avoidance of these topics, resulting in efforts to erase them from educational materials.The case of Scott London's failed prosecution of librarians in Granbury, Texas, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle over educational content and the dangers of allowing personal biases to dictate public policy. It also underscores the need for a more mature and equitable approach to managing school libraries and the materials they offer to students. The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.31.2 featuring Infidel64, Cindy Plaza, Eli Slack and Kelley LaughlinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

We'd love to hear from you! Please send us a Text Message!From the New York Times: Quote: “Much Ado About Nothing is a feast! Joseph Papp's 1972 CBS television production of the New York Shakespeare Festival's staging of Shakespeare's rollicking comedy is brassy, bouncy, and all–together entertaining. Featuring Sam Waterston, Douglas Watson and the Tony Award performances of Kathleen Widdoes and Barnard Hughes, Papp's turn of the century version was critically acclaimed and enormously popular with audiences. Much Ado About Nothing originated at the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park. It was such a hit in the park that producer, Joseph Papp,  that fall, transferred the entire show to Broadway and there it became the longest running Shakespeare production in Broadway history. In 1972, 20 million people saw the broadcast of this CBS – TV IBM sponsored production of Shakespeare's classic tale of romance, mistaken identity, and the battle of the sexes. Probably more people saw it on that one night than had seen it previously in history.Presented by Watchfire Music https://watchfiremusic.com/ To access all of the episodes in our podcast, please subscribe to Watchfire Music's Theater Of The Imagination Subscription Series. Unlock all of the episodes and experience so much more! Learn More here: https://bit.ly/theater-of-the-imagination-info Or, if you're ready to subscribe, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/subscribe-to-theater-of-the-imagination We'd love to hear from you! Please send us a Text Message!

On this Moats, George Galloway asks the simple question, was President Trump's shooting a deep state inside job? Bathmophobia, fear of slopes, and the US Secret Service. It was the Keystone Cops in Pennsylvania who couldn't run a whelk stall, so did shots at Trump come from water tower? After announcing his running mate, listen how JD Vance is going to sweep the rustbelt of America. Is this a rerun of JFK in November '63? asks Jackson Hinkle, how discusses the revelation that the Trump ‘shooter' was spotted on the roof half-hour before. His reactions to the chances of a trump landslide and how Ukraine would have benefitted from a successful hit.Plus Elijah J. Magnier returns to Moats to paint a picture of the Northern Front along the Lebanon and Israel border as World War threatens to break out from the region. Jackson Hinkle: Political Analyst & Host of The Dive - Twitter: https://x.com/jacksonhinklle- Rumble: https://tr.ee/WdZlSUNoDMElijah J. Magnier: Veteran War-zone Correspondent & Political Analyst- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ejmalrai-Instagram: https://instagram.com/elijahmagnier-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elijah.magnier-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@elijahj.magnier6356-Wordpress: https://ejmagnier.com/ Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rep. Thomas Massie on newly released January 6 footage and calls the FBI ‘keystone cops' on the Bureau's seemingly lack of investigation or attention into the who laid the pipe-bomb at the DNC on January 6 and why. The Kentucky Congressman says, after asking the Bureau and also Director Christopher Wray and given no answer into the motive or even the identity of who found the bomb that day, or if he was interviewed, Massie says ‘something doesn't add up here.'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast hosts wake up from unconsciousness, squashed in a porta-potty. But it gets worse: In order not to be blown up during the imminent demolition, they must gain the favor of a reverend in hopes of being granted salvation. On Episode 559 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Holy Shit! from director Lukas Rinker. We also have a guest appearance by a certain Reverend, we discuss the resurgence of poopsploitation, and talk about the transformative effects of hanging upside down in a porta-potty. So grab your favorite toilet paper, squirt a non-trivial amount of hand sanitizer in your hand, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Silent Night Deadly Night, Linnea Quigley's Horror Workout, working out with monsters, terror-vision.com, MonstahXpo, getting shot by a dummy dart, Glorious, MZ's Pussy Palace, Butt Boy, Kuso, The Greasy Strangler, Night of the Demons, The Black Phone, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Low Expectations, sex tape or hentai?, Val Venus, “Hello Neo-Tokyo”, Newtons Cradle, Javier Botet, Trick or Suite, peeing in the shower, Evil Dead Rise, Army of Darkness, Jack Valenti, MPAA, one F-bomb per movie, Warlock, Jason Goes to Hell, Cannibal: The Musical, Jurassic Park, Falling Down, Demolition Man, Man's Best Friend, Ally Sheedy, movies that don't deserve an R-Rating, Bruce Campbell, Impractical Jokers, Rough House Publishing, Screambox, Cinedigm, Reverend Scott, TSLs, a shitty Rolling Stones T-Shirt, Outside the Cinema, Suits, USA, Psych, Talk Without Rhythm, Outhouse Broadway, Paws, porta-pottysploitation, Holy Shit!, Lukas Rinker, Screambox, Scheisse, Lilith Fair, Professor Porta-Potty, Warped Tour, Porta-Potty Pinup, Chekhov's Porta-Potty, Blackout Tapes, Phone Booth, Buried, Cast Away, disgusting sandwiches, smelling a movie, Scatman Carothers, Why Don't You Just Die, The Golden Glove, Keystone Cops, Jarret Blinkhorn, Night of the Killer Bears, Kurando Mitsutake, Rock and Shock, Beef, Marlboro Reds, Ione Skye, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Smoking Causes Coughing, The Great Scatsploitation Renaissance, Dragonballs MZ, and you smelt it you felt it you dealt it.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Hold on to your black belts, folks, because "American Ninja 5" is the ultimate karate kick to the face of movie-making! It's so ridiculous, it's actually kind of hilarious. David Bradley returns as Joe, the American Ninja, in this fifth installment of the series that should have ended after the second movie. This time around, Joe is on a mission to save his girlfriend and stop an evil ninja organization from taking over the world. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. The plot of this movie is about as coherent as a drunk man trying to explain the meaning of life. Predictably, the villain has a terrible profit generation scheme of which he could have made ridiculous amounts of money if he wasn't a bad guy. It's a mishmash of cliches, bad one-liners, and over-the-top fight scenes that defy the laws of physics. And let's not forget about the comically inept henchmen who make the Keystone Cops look like Navy SEALs. But what really sets "American Ninja 5" apart is the acting. David Bradley's wooden delivery is almost impressive in its complete lack of emotion. And Pat Morita, of "Karate Kid" fame, looks like he's just there for the paycheck. The fight scenes are so ridiculous, they're almost worth watching just for the laughs. There's one scene where Joe fights off a group of ninjas and teaches his child sidekick how to kill people. Yes, you read that right. And another scene where he uses a piece of cardboard as a weapon. It's like watching a bizarre fever dream. Overall, "American Ninja 5" is a movie that's so bad, it's almost good. It's a cheesy, nonsensical, and entirely unapologetic action-comedy that's sure to leave you shaking your head and wondering how on earth this movie ever got made. So if you're looking for a good laugh, grab some popcorn and settle in for a martial arts movie that's truly a masterpiece of absurdity.

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This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on twitter/ig backup) [also available to be contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com ] is joined by the always amazing panel with @spartangrown on instagram only or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware, Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter and @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com, @Dr MJ Coco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram, @Rust.Brandon of @Bokashi Earthworks who's products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com and @NoahtheeGrowa on instagram ... This week we missed ,Kyle breeder of @pure_breeding on all social media whos seeds can be found at pbreeding.com , @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com and now has product commercially available in select locations in OK, view his instagram to find out details about drops! some of the questions answered on tonights show- as well as many more: Smotpoker​@CheapHomeGrow what's the difference between a phloem/xylem.. does it intertwine with active/passive transport? Intuitivewit​@CheapHomeGrow what is the kill rate for quijalla on mites and aphids?? Keystone Cops: ​@zenthinol I'm going to root new mother plants soon, but wondering about best practices in the meantime 71dp0​: why does a plant know to stop eating in a bed or with organics but when salts.., what does it not know its done? WhatAbout Bob​: Does overwatered soil prevent nutrient uptake? Flush = waterlogged = nutrient lockout? @TheAmericanOne Do other plants experience the "bolt" or is that only induced due to the abrupt change in light cycle which indoor cannabis cultivators introduce?? @cheephomegrow If there's time can you please talk about air different pressures in tents like positive and negative pressures or differentials. And what different fan schedules or temp/ rh triggers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheaphomegrow/support

NEARLY 50 YEARS ago, the Good Friday Earthquake changed Alaska forever. It killed nine people and slammed the West Coast with tsunamis that killed 122 more, including four in Oregon. It did something else, too, though: It heaved up the seafloor of the Inside Passage near the ghost town of Katalia by a good 12 feet. And in the process, it brought something up to the surface that was a very important piece of the history of Alaska … and, earlier, Oregon. It was a small wooden-hulled steamship with a screw propeller. Most of the wood had been eaten away by time and wildlife, but the steam engine and other hard parts were still there and visible. This wrecked ship turned out to be the remains of the S.S. Portland, the most famous steamer in Alaska's history, the one that kicked off the Klondike Gold Rush when it arrived in Seattle in 1897 with the famous “ton of gold” on board. The Portland was almost like the mascot of the Klondike Gold Rush, so Alaskan history buffs were very excited about the find. But Alaska wasn't the only state with cause for celebration. The Portland had a prominent role in Oregon's history too. It had been as notorious in early-1890s Portland as it became famous in late-1890s Alaska. Before the ship was bought by a Seattle shipping company and renamed the S.S. Portland, its name was the S.S. Haytian Republic. It was based out of Portland, and it was probably the most notorious smuggling ship on the West Coast. It was operated by a group of smugglers whose clumsiness and ineptitude was like something out of a Keystone Cops comedy, so its name was in the newspapers a lot. Every reader in Portland knew that ship, and knew the names of its owners: Nat Blum and William Dunbar of the Merchants Steamship Company. (Portland, Multnomah County; 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/22-12.blum-dunbar-opium-smugglers-616.html)

The Athletic's Adam Hurrey is joined by David Walker and Nick Miller for the Adjudication Panel. On the agenda: the optimum order of the components of the "ignoring the outside noise" goal celebration, whether a goalkeeper can ever be a "passenger", an ambitious attempt to document all the types of footballing "stuff" and a potential successor to the outdated goalmouth-scramble descriptor of "Keystone Cops". Meanwhile, the panel enjoy Mikel Arteta being brought to touchline justice and pick apart a curious chant during Southampton vs Aston Villa. *** Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens at athleticgreens.com/epl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With the Republican Party gearing up to take the majority in the 2023 Congressional term, the disarray they have been experiencing the past six years is now at Keystone Cops-level hilarity. Markos and Kerry speak with Daily Kos Senior Staff Writer Joan McCarter. Joan covers the Congress day-in and day-out, and has done so for a decade. She gives Markos and Kerry an enjoyable blow-by-blow of the Republican mud wrestling match going on right now.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/6QU3Ud-QZ9k Book Lovers Day is a great day to celebrate. Please join me as I celebrate some of my favorite authors and books! Special 12 Noon show! Some of your favorite authors return for a special show! Lara Gabrielle: Lara Gabrielle is a film writer and researcher whose work on Marion Davies has been featured in the Missouri Review and on PBS's American Experience. Lon Davis is an author, a book editor, a comedian, and lecturer on the subject of film history. His books (the majority of which are co-written by his wife, Debra) cover such eclectic subjects as silent film star Francis X. Bushman (also the topic of their new documentary film), the Keystone Cops, the Three Stooges, the Rat Pack, and now, Ma and Pa Kettle. Born in Upstate New York, Lon was raised on the West Coast, in Southern California. Lon and Debra Davis, a team since 1978, live with their unstable dog and ultra-relaxed cat in Lake Oswego, Oregon, not far from Portland. Debra Warren: Debra Warren is the author or coauthor of four books, including Robert Preston – Forever The Music Man. Ruthie Darling, author of “THE HOLE STORY,” is about nothing/zero and spatial concepts. Her second children's book, “MIRANDA THE PANDA,” is about looking in other places when everything you need is right in front of you. These first two books are illustrated by Tricia Capraro.  Paul E. Brogan: Paul Brogan was born in New Hampshire and grew up enjoying the natural beauty of the state that is nicknamed "The Granite State". After attending Plymouth State University, he set out on a life adventure that took him, eventually, to Los Angeles where he worked at CBS Television City.

Rooch had a laugh at Bryce's expense regarding his list of Key Defenders Port should be looking at. And that list containing Billy Frampton's name.“The Jack Graham situation had a bit of Keystone Cops to it, having been caught out at the airport”.BG Would the Crows be kicking themselves, putting all their eggs in the Rankine basket, and now finding out that Graham is available”. “I don't think Graham addresses anything the Crows need more of. The Crows need speed and that's not Jack Graham. He's a fantastic, contested ball player, but the Crows have plenty of those”.“I think the comments about Joel Selwood being the greatest Cat of all time might be a bit rich, but he does have an incredible resume”. “Showdown tip for AFLW, let's hope that ladder position means nothing and it's a cracking game”.

Bryce Gibbs's hair was again a topic of conversation at the start of the show with Hayesy taking to Twitter and asking listeners what they thought. Joel Selwood's retirement was given the respect it commands and the frightening audio of former Matilda Ellisa Caravaras getting carjacked mid-radio interview also got tongues wagging. After 7 am it was back-to-back to back-to-back interviews with Brenton Sanderson from AFL Trade Radio talking to the boys about Jack Graham, Isaac Rankine, and his thoughts on Joel Selwood. Michelangelo Rucci described the Graham situation as like something out of the “Keystone Cops”. Hayesy, and anyone under the age of 50, had no idea what that meant. The AFLW's first Showdown dominated conversation from 7.30 am. Port Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell revealed she had called in one of Port Adelaide's master motivators to speak with her group through the week. Crows Premiership star Ebony Marinoff revealed a far more laid-back approach to the week at West Lakes after their record demolition of GWS the previous week. After 8 am SA Scorpion and Australian women's cricket team fast bowler Darcie Brown called in to chat about her visit to Poultney Grammar yesterday and what lays ahead for her this summer.

From LibertyNation.com: Donald Trump's win in court is bigger than anyone thought, based on the reaction of his enemies.  A Pennsylvania court ruled every car can be pulled over anytime, and finally, the polls are in, and the people have spoken – find out about what on this, all on this Uprising – Listen Now!

Almost 4 hours long, this giant sized collection of previously published episodes we sit down and put the complicated events leading up to 9/11 in context. The Conspiracy theory we are talking about isn't about the Freemasons, energy weapons, micro nukes or wizards…The conspiracy we are talking about is real and it is disturbing.9/11 In Context pt1: The Siege of Vienna to The World Trade Center BombingStart to 50:00 When talking about 9/11 some people for one reason or another have a tendency to look at the events of that day in a vacuum, or as a starting point then spiraling forward into chaos. In this episode and the next couple, we are seeking to put the events of that day in historical and political context. We start this daunting story in 1683 and trace it all the way to the World Trade Center bombing in 1993.9/11 In Context pt2: Crimes, Conspiracy and Confusion50:00 – 1:43 Continuing on with the story of 9/11 we pick up the story just after Desert Storm when Al-Qaeda started gathering resources including money, recruitment and training. As Bin Laden's acts of terror started ripping through our embassies and ships we can't figure out just how to confront this new terrorism. There actually seems to be a shocking lack of situational awareness in our government on how to deal with this mounting threat. After the fact either an insane amount of corruption or incompetence from the highest levels of the government to obfuscate facts and cover up the many blatant mishandlings of these events prior to 9/11.9/11 In Context pt3: The Clinton Administration1:43 – 2:41 In this episode accusations are leveled squarely at the Clinton Administration for the Keystone Cops like pursuit of known terror cells domestically, known terrorists coming into the country unimpeded, failing to green light Bin Laden dozens of times and so much more. This episode implicates Clinton, Jamie Gorelick, Sandy Berger and Richard Clarke personally for the blunders, corruption and failures that literally cost the lives of thousands of Americans.9/11 In Context pt4: The War on Terror - A Post Mortem 2:41 - end In this bouns episode: In our ongoing work to contextualize the events of 9/11, it is worthwhile to look at the and consider the subsequent “War on Terror” through the perspective of the last 20 years and as Winston Churchill once said “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Featured Resources:: Loosing Bin Laden, How Bill Clinton's Failure Unleashed Global Terror -Richard MinterOsama Bin Laden – Dr. Michael ScheuerThe 9/11 Commission ReportDocumentary: Road to 9/11History.comWhen the music stops: Afghan ‘happy place' falls silent- ZEINA KARAMAWikipedia.org5 freed from Gitmo in exchange for Bergdahl join Taliban's political office in Qatar - Kathy Gannon The AP / 2018Joe Biden's Iraq problem - Tara Golshan and Alex Ward2012 Benghazi attacks - BritannicaThe fall of Kabul: a 20-year mission collapses in a single day - GuardianPlanes, guns, night-vision goggles: The Taliban's new U.S.-made war chest- Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan LandayHardliners get key posts in new Taliban government - BBC***Credits***The voice of The Abracast – Hila Assor https://hilaassor.com/Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tWritten / Produced / researched / Performed – Jon Towers www.abracast.com***Contact***Visit Website: www.abracast.comEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Find Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.towers.925Find Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios***Storefront*** If you enjoy the show, learned something new, or was inspired you might consider supporting the show! https://abracast.com/store-front***Support*** If you enjoy the show, learned something new, or was inspired you might consider supporting the show!Become a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Just wanna buy me a drink?: paypal.me/stigmatastudios ***Advertise*** Got a book, Product or Podcast? Would you would like to get your message to The Abracast audience?Advertise on The Abracast: https://www.advertisecast.com/TheAbracastAdvertise on The Abracast: https://intellifluence.com/influencer/jon-towers-61030

With the help of spy historian Phil Orbanes, the gang takes a very deep dive into the late, much-feared Soviet intelligence agency that was actually more Keystone Cops than James Bond. Also, Raven presents more Cursed Films & the free giveaway of Mack's new book, “The God Satellite” continues. Special guest, literary agent Jim Frenkel.

With the help of spy historian Phil Orbanes, the gang takes a very deep dive into the KGB, the late, much-feared Soviet intelligence agency that was actually more Keystone Cops than James Bond.  Also, Raven presents more Cursed Films & the free giveaway of Mack's new book, “The God Satellite” continues. Special guest, literary agent Jim Frenkel.   To get a free bag of MMMXFiles swag, go to www.mackmaloney.com & hit the contact button.  Mack Maloney Online: Website - https://www.mackmaloney.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WingmanMack/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MilitaryXFiles Twitter - https://twitter.com/WingmanMack Amazon – https://amzn.to/2IlFRkq

Madmen, keystone cops and what to do if a shooter burdens you with his plans by Cynthia Dill

Despite assurances from politicians and the media, the Federal Reserve System is not a collection of geniuses who stand guard against inflation and recession. Instead, think of the Fed policy makers as the Keystone Cops of central banking. Original Article: "The Fed Can't Fix the Economy, but It Can Break It" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

Despite assurances from politicians and the media, the Federal Reserve System is not a collection of geniuses who stand guard against inflation and recession. Instead, think of the Fed policy makers as the Keystone Cops of central banking. Original Article: "The Fed Can't Fix the Economy, but It Can Break It" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

Saja relives his Keystone Cops moment. Neil is a food sherpa. Glory is menaced repeatedly in her sleep. Garrett lists things, as is his habit. JT reads a poem, and it's… uh… interesting. Nathan inadvertently predicts a plot twist and Libbie details the ins and outs of corn-holing while stoned.

Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomesTaking time out from their hunt for Newcastle United's missing fluorescent tabards, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Caretaker and Saviour Managers, from the Spanish Tony Parkes to Frank Barlow's honeymoon period via adairs, Houdinis and Keystone Cops. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking delves into the pages of magazine issue 419, Record Breakers brings marching from Munich, and in our sort-of new feature The Final Third, author Jon Spurling selects this episode's match, player, object and snack for the WSC Museum.Looking for the missing episodes? They were exclusively for WSC Supporters' Club members, and they were distinctly half-decent. Find out how to join the club and get behind the magazine at patreon.com/whensaturdaycomesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes)

This week on Footballland we're proposing teaching chickens to fly but in the spirit of equality bears and dogs too, and before you start moaning we're also modifying planes for bees as well, so... okay? We've also got a new security detail in the form of turn of the (20th) century comedy troupe, The Keystone Cops, only they all look like a certain Premier League manager from Germany. Not forgetting, an around the world ode to the star spangled stallion and MLS/NASL strawberry blonde hero, Alexi Lalas.The Relegation CockfightAnthony brings us the best of South America, blood sports and genetically modified chickens, that can fly miniature planes... or is it modified planes and regular chickens that can't fly? Any way there's fighting, planes and chicken. It's a real cockfight!Keystone KloppsMark offers up a new security team for Footballland, modelled on Jürgen Klopp's slapstick antics, the only problem being Ryan and Anthony aren't convinced that Jürgen Klopp is slapstick or that anybody knows who the Keystone Cops are. What could possibly go wrong?Alexi LaLa's LandRyan has come up with an 'around the world' type ride, only it's limited to just the world of just one man, the world of MLS/NASL legend, Alexi Lalas. So don your ginger specs, fasten your star spangled seatbelts and get ready to board the Mayflower with Robbie Keane.As ever, please send us your ride ideas! We'll discuss each and every one.So, there's your three rides this week. Now it's your turn to get involved! Send us your ride ideas and we'll feature them all!With love from Anthony Richardson - CEOMark Davison - Chief Ride EngineerRyan Baxter - Still internSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/footballland.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footballland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we welcome back Nathan from a short hiatus. Do you know what that means? Something crazy is about to go down. Do cops ever have sex while on duty? Well, the Madison Wisconsin Police Department and the San Antonio Texas Police Department may not want you to know the answer. While we are talking about San Antonio P.D., it appears as though they have a shoplifter in their ranks. Sometimes an innocent medical aid call can turn into an actual murder. Have no fear, the cult movie classic 'My Cousin Vinny' will help you solve this case. Lastly, did a cop actually give driving directions to a B/E suspect on how to get back on the interstate? THANKS!Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What's it like to talk to a mentally ill person who's just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and actor/comedian Nathan Arroyo.insidetheline.orgrealstoriesbyrealcops@gmail.comhttp://insidetheline.orgrealstoriesbyrealcops@gmail.com

Off to Lord's for the second Test of the 2009 Ridiculous Ashes. That's where Dan and Alex discuss disproportionate emotion, Keystone Cops tributes and Mitchell Johnson bowling to the left and bowling to the right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Buccaneers were flagged for what felt like an exorbitant number of penalties, in reality the Saints only scored three points off of penalties. Overall, the one that hurt us the most was the holding call on Ross Cockrell. The Buccaneers were the benefactors of seven non-calls in a complete turn of events. In general, this game was not our best showing. I wouldn't go as far to say it was Keystone Cops-esque, but it was like the team's brain was foggy at times. While the game did not turn out like we hoped, we'll rebound and be fine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buccaneers-observer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buccaneers-observer/support

We get right back into the discussion this morning as we dive right back into the Gabby Petito murder and the aftermath. To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/brian-laundrie-mistaken-for-mom-not-watched-carefully-police-admit/ar-AAPWzUCSource:https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brian-laundrie-parents-leave-their-florida-home-will-forgo-funeral-lawyer/3349536/Source:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/tiktok-user-finds-water-bottle-in-carlton-reserve-matching-one-in-gabby-petito-videos/ar-AAPWmhD

We get right back into the discussion this morning as we dive right back into the Gabby Petito murder and the aftermath. To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/brian-laundrie-mistaken-for-mom-not-watched-carefully-police-admit/ar-AAPWzUCSource:https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brian-laundrie-parents-leave-their-florida-home-will-forgo-funeral-lawyer/3349536/Source:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/tiktok-user-finds-water-bottle-in-carlton-reserve-matching-one-in-gabby-petito-videos/ar-AAPWmhD

Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality Falling in love in Fall flows like sweet sap from the maple tree, the sun rising later and nights lasting longer, optimal conditions for cuddling up with someone you love and falling deeper into the warmth between you. Of course, long-term love has its ups and downs, hair-raising twists and hairpin turns, and so does our Love Train as we ride through some of the glories (gorillas going downtown!) and hazards (climate catastrophes everywhere!) of Autumn Equinox, 2021. At a couple points, this ride gets so intense, our little Love Train almost goes off the rails (like that poor Amtrak Train in Montana, RIP), but we get back on track, choo-choo'ing through the floods, fires and relationship issues of the obscene Anthropocene, the era we're now living through when “human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.” The world's worst polluter is the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex (MIC). The devastating effects are already upon us, waves of refugees streaming into U.S. borders from Haiti, Guatemala and other places displaced by climate catastrophe, violence, corruption and war, much of it stirred up by the U.S. MIC, as well as its “secret police,” the CIA. It seems like secret police of one kind or another are everywhere—from the LA County Sheriff's office (Sheriff Alex Villaneuva's personal spy force) to Bonoboville's backyard where we're currently being harassed by city inspectors and police (secret & not). If they're not secret, they're often rather stupid police, like the Keystone Cops that let Brian “Dirty” Laundrie get away after he came home with Gabby Petito's van and no Gabby. We also talk about the MSM's (and our own) “Gabby Petito Syndrome,” as well as the sad loss of the world's only official Vagina Museum; Bronx Zoo Gorillas going downtown; Cuomosexual problems and the ridiculous but ominous Trump Virus rally.  We contrast the MAGAt cult with a very different kind of human community, a “healing biotope” on a communal, organic, sustainable and very bonoboësque farm in Portugal, living the dream of peace and “free love,” featured on this week's throwback, “Tamera in Bonoboville on Supermoon Eve,” with Terra Nova “global peace ambassador” & Tamera founder Sabine Lichtenfels and Tamera “Next Generation” leader Benjamin von Mendelssohn. Many thanks to UPRM Professor SerenaGaia Anderlini D'Onofrio who arranged Tamera's visit exactly six years ago. What a fantastic show! Read more (Free Assange!) AND watch the Tamera throwback: https://drsusanblock.com/fdr-fall-equinox-anthropocene Need to talk PRIVATELY about something you can't talk about anywhere else? You can talk with us… Call the Therapists Without Borders of the Dr. Susan Block Institute anytime: 213.291.9497.

In this giant sized collection of previously published episodes we sit down and put the complicated events leading up to 9/11 in context. The Conspiracy theory we are talking about isn't about the Freemasons, energy weapons, micro nukes or wizards…The conspiracy we are talking about is real and it is disturbing.9/11 In Context pt1: The Siege of Vienna to The World Trade Center BombingStart to 50:00 When talking about 9/11 some people for one reason or another have a tendency to look at the events of that day in a vacuum, or as a starting point then spiraling forward into chaos. In this episode and the next couple, we are seeking to put the events of that day in historical and political context. We start this daunting story in 1683 and trace it all the way to the World Trade Center bombing in 1993.9/11 In Context pt2: Crimes, Conspiracy and Confusion50:00 – 1:43 Continuing on with the story of 9/11 we pick up the story just after Desert Storm when Al-Qaeda started gathering resources including money, recruitment and training. As Bin Laden's acts of terror started ripping through our embassies and ships we can't figure out just how to confront this new terrorism. There actually seems to be a shocking lack of situational awareness in our government on how to deal with this mounting threat. After the fact either an insane amount of corruption or incompetence from the highest levels of the government to obfuscate facts and cover up the many blatant mishandlings of these events prior to 9/11.9/11 In Context pt3: The Clinton Administration1:43 – 2:41 In this episode accusations are leveled squarely at the Clinton Administration for the Keystone Cops like pursuit of known terror cells domestically, known terrorists coming into the country unimpeded, failing to green light Bin Laden dozens of times and so much more. This episode implicates Clinton, Jamie Gorelick, Sandy Berger and Richard Clarke personally for the blunders, corruption and failures that literally cost the lives of thousands of Americans.Featured Books: Loosing Bin Laden, How Bill Clinton's Failure Unleashed Global Terror -Richard MinterOsama Bin Laden – Dr. Michael ScheuerThe 9/11 Commission ReportDocumentary: Road to 9/11 ***Credits***The voice of The Abracast – Hila Assor https://hilaassor.com/Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tWritten / Produced / researched / Performed – Jon Towers www.abracast.com ***Contact***Visit Website: www.abracast.comEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Find Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios ***Support*** If you enjoy the show, learned something new, or was inspired you might consider supporting the show!Become a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Become a Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/abracastJust wanna buy me a drink?: paypal.me/stigmatastudios Stigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.com ***Advertise*** Got a book, Product or Podcast? Would you would like to get your message to my audience?Advertise on The Abracast: https://www.advertisecast.com/TheAbracastAdvertise on The Abracast: https://intellifluence.com/influencer/jon-towers-61030

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On this edition of Parallax Views, veteran journalist Barnes Carr joins us to discuss an underdiscussed aspect of WWI history: the U.S.-backed plot to assassinate Vladimir Lenin and install a Western-friendly dictator in Russia. In his new book, The Lenin Plot: The untold Story of America's Midnight War Against Russia, Carr lays out the details of the madcap true-life story of spycraft that's one part film noir and another part "Keystone Cops" thanks to it's cast of exceedingly eccentric characters. Some of the character's in this strange saga, particularly the mysterious Sidney Reilly and Bruce Lockhart, are believed to have served as an inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond. It's a story that contains not only double agents and spies (from the U.S., Britain, France, and Russia!) but even a femme fatale. Barnes Carrs discusses all these elements with as well as the Bolshevik Revolution, the extent of U.S. involvement in the plot, how he stumbled upon the story, the research he undetook with it, and much, much more! We even manage to talk briefly about Carr's exploits as a jounralist including his research into the MLK assassination and the KKK's attempt to murder him!

Chris and Randall discuss the art of Production (Art) Design and its impact on 1970s movies. Topics discussed include: Gone with the Wind (1939) Keystone Cops studio backlot sound stage theater vs. photography Stanley Kubrick Italian Neo Realism Bicycle Thieves (1948) Cahiers du Cinéma (magazine, 1951) French New Wave The 400 Blows (1959) Breathless (1960) Bonnie and Clyde (1967) squibs White Heat (1949) The Public Enemy (1931) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Easy Rider (1969) Midnight Cowboy (1969) The French Connection (1971) Bullitt (1968) The Wire (series) Law and Order (series) Taxi Driver (1976) Chinatown (1974) Double Indemnity (1944) Sunset Boulevard (1950) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) Jaws (1978) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) The Deer Hunter (1978) Apocaplyse Now (1979) Animal House (1978) The Bad News Bears (1976) Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Game of Thrones (series) Blazing Saddles (1974) Jabberwocky (1977) Stalker (1979) Andrei Rublev (1966) Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) Logan's Run (1976) Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Dune (miniseries, 2000) Alien (1979) Breaking Away (1979) recorded January 20, 2021 Visit us at https://chrisandrandall.com/

For the video edition, click here and subscribe: https://youtu.be/yLN38Z9IMHE https://www.amazon.com/Ma-Kettle-Film-Lon-Davis/dp/1629336823 Their names alone can bring a smile to the face of any classic movie buff. Portrayed by veteran stage and screen actors Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride, Ma and Pa first won the hearts of moviegoers in The Egg and I in 1947. Handily stealing the spotlight from the film’s nominal leads, the Kettles were given their own series. The resulting B-pictures were so successful that they reportedly saved Universal studios from bankruptcy. Since then, Ma and Pa have been making new friends and fans with every passing generation. Whether they’re at the fair, on vacation, back on the farm, at Waikiki, in Paris, New York City, the Ozarks, or just at home, they can always be counted on to make viewers laugh out loud. Ma and Pa Kettle on Film, the first full-length book on that famous series, is filled with behind-the-scenes information, vivid descriptions of each film, still pictures, screencaps, movie ads, and hilarious dialogue that will make you laugh all over again. So, COME AND GET IT! Lon Davis is an author, a book editor, a comedian, and lecturer on the subject of film history. His books (the majority of which are co-written by his wife, Debra) cover such eclectic subjects as silent film star Francis X. Bushman (also the topic of their new documentary film), the Keystone Cops, the Three Stooges, the Rat Pack, and now, Ma and Pa Kettle. Born in Upstate New York, Lon was raised on the West Coast, in Southern California. Lon and Debra Davis, a team since 1978, live with their unstable dog and ultra-relaxed cat in Lake Oswego, Oregon, not far from Portland.

Who is the best No. 9 in MLS? Josef? Gyasi? Ruidiaz? Chicharito? Pulido? Other? Calen Carr gives his Top 5 (1:12:17) after the guys dig through Concacaf Olympic qualifying and four more 2021 season previews. First up, Minnesota United, who are a Top 3 team in the West according to Doyle and have Bebelo Reynoso to thank for it. Meanwhile, Wiebe is rooting for the Fire to ditch the Keystone Cops routine, the Red Bulls are going all-in on the press but the year isn’t 2016 or 2018 and Chicharito definitely isn’t the most interesting thing about the Galaxy. That’d be 18-year-old playmaker Efra Alvarez, currently in a tug of war between the US and Mexico. 4:36 – Atlanta United … get their CB! 7:24 – Shoutout to didychrislito, your eMLS Cup Champion 9:02 – USMNT Olympic Qualifying! Does the Mexico game matter? 16:00 – Minnesota United FC Season Preview 32:24 – Chicago Fire FC Season Preview 44:59 – New York Red Bulls Season Preview 56:37 – LA Galaxy Season Preview 1:12:17 – Top Five No. 9s in MLS

If you were gathering evidence that the Blues could be the real deal in 2021, their 31-16 season-opening victory over the Hurricanes would make a strong start to the prosecution's case.A conviction may still be ways away, but by toppling the hosts in Wellington, and doing so with a dominant set-piece performance, savvy discipline and strong defence, there are promising signs for the Blues' second Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign.A counter-argument could be formed that their sloppy opposition provided a few helpful gifts that won't be as forthcoming on future travels. The Hurricanes, as has seemingly been their style since Covid-19 brought Super Rugby Aotearoa into existence, had problems with their discipline, giving away two deserved yellow cards, and their inexperienced halves combination struggled to give space to the likes of Ngani Laumape and promising returnee Julian Savea.Yet, away wins in this competition are extremely valuable, and by joining the Crusaders in nabbing one in the opening week, the Blues have made an early indication that they deserve the status of the second-best team in the competition.For years, the Blues were heavily criticised for not being able to do the little things that conventional rugby wisdom correlates with winning. But by closing out a tight game, winning the clichéd "battle up front", and managing to grind through a significant period of ugly play, the signs are good that Leon MacDonald's men have the substance to build on last season's breakout.That ugly play consisted of a large chunk of the first half, after an electric start which saw a trio of confused Hurricanes forwards attempt to string passes together near their own goaline, Dalton Papalii pouncing on the mistake and scoring – before the Blues decided to try their own Keystone Cops routine, managing to dive over, near and underneath Asafo Aumua as he barged through five defenders and caterpillared his way to the line.Six minutes in, and the game was alive, but the next 34 minutes were bogged down with endless penalties, scrums, and everyone's favourite – scrum penalties. The Hurricanes were the biggest culprits, with the Blues' All Blacks-laden pack dominating the scrum, and after five penalties in six minutes, James Blackwell was sent to the bin after straying offside.Julian Savea's return – showing glimpses of his old self when given space, and even clearer flashbacks when forced to barge over defenders in no space – briefly saw him shifted to the side of the scrum, but against the odds, the Hurricanes held on, and two booming Jordie Barrett penalties gave them an 11-7 halftime lead.It was against the run of play, but more fitting was the start to the second half, where smooth interplay led to a break from Akira Ioane, who went where few have gone before by fending off Ardie Savea. A penalty advantage followed, and a crosskick from Otere Black bounced kindly for Caleb Clarke who dotted down.The whistle continued to favour the Blues five minutes later, as Du'Plessis Kirifi – on for the poor Vaea Fifita - was carded for what busy but communicative referee Paul Williams deemed a "cynical" breakdown infringement on his own line.By then, the well-performed propping duo of James Lay and Nepo Laulala had been replaced by Karl Tu'inukuafe and Ofa Tuungafasi, but their supremacy was just as obvious, as the resulting scrum led to a three-on-one overlap which Stephen Perofeta – impressive on return from injury – finished off.Down by 10, Aumua's second try – firing out of a stalled lineout drive like a bullet – gave the Hurricanes a chance, but their discipline continued to let them down, with an Otere Black penalty making the buffer a safe eight, before Rieko Ioane pounced on a knock-on from a crosskick and raced 65 metres to seal a victory that should be one of many for the Blues in 2021.Blues 31 (Dalton Papalii, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Rieko Ioane tries; Otere Black 4 cons, pen)Hurricanes 16 (Asafo Aumua 2 tries...

“They Call Me…MR. TIBBS!” Welcome to our second season of Cinema Cemetery as we enter the age of New Hollywood. As younger directors explore a grittier direction and more realistic tone, we say farewell to the musical and roadshow style productions of the past. First up: In The Heat Of The Night! A tale of murder, race, and some of the worst police work ever captured since the Keystone Cops. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger, is this movie still worthy of Best? Can you solve the crime before the end of the show? Find out this week!Additionally, stay tuned for a special 1967 edition of Was It Snubbed?!Current Rankings:3- Lawerence of Arabia4-All About Eve5- Gone With Wind 11-It Happened One Night12-Bridge on the River Kwai19-All The King’s Men20-The Lost Weekend22-On The Waterfront23-The Sound Of Music24-Casablanca25- All Quiet on the Western Front27-Rebecca30-The Mutiny34-You Can’t Take It With You 35-Marty36-Mrs. Miniver 40-My Fair Lady45-Gentleman’s Agreement49-Hamlet50-Cimarron 52-Ben Hur60-Best Years of Our Lives62-From Here to Eternity64-Around the World in 80 Days65-The Apartment66-The Great Ziegfeld 67-A Man Of All Seasons68- The West Side Story70- Wings71-Grand Hotel72- Tom Jones77-Life of Emil Zola79-How Green Was My Valley80-An American in Paris85-Going My Way89-Greatest Show On Earth90- Broadway Melody 91-Cavalcade92-Gigi

In an interview with The Associated Press - Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. “To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election,” Barr told the AP. In a statement, Rudolph Giuliani, and Jenna Ellis, the legal team for the Trump campaign, fired back, “With all due respect to the Attorney General, there hasn’t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation. Nonetheless, we will continue our pursuit of the truth through the judicial system and state legislatures, and continue toward the Constitution’s mandate and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is not.”  And then there was this bombshell, “In advance of the presidential election, I decided to appoint Mr. John Durham as a Special Counsel to provide him and his team with the assurance that they could complete their work, without regard to the outcome of the election,” Barr wrote, adding that he appointed Durham with “the powers and authority of a Special Counsel” on Oct. 19 prior to the election. Malcolm lets loose on the attorney general and the entire justice system. Oddly, when you need the department to speak up, you get crickets. When you need the attorney general to not spin the news cycle to cover his own ass and keep it quiet⏤Barr decides to opine in ways that are not helpful to the president, or the election.

It's one of the hardest things for any DM to handle: What do you do when the way you see the game and the way the players see the game is no longer in sync? You describe something as super dangerous, and a PC runs up to give it a hug — then the players get angry when it attacks them. Or the players come up with a plan, but when they try to execute it, the actions they take work out more like the Keystone Cops than Seal Team 6. Or the tough, henchmen-level bad guys seem too hard, and players start accusing the DM of cheating for the outcome they wanted. This is no academic discussion. One of our own games is suffering from miscommunication, and it's not fun. Can it be saved? Can yours if it's starting to see some of these same issues? Listen in as Thorin, Tony and Dave dig into the miscommunications issues their games have had (and are having) and talk about why it happens, where it leads, and what can be done to try to save it. 2:00 “The world is this way.” “No, it's not, it's this way.” What is a DM-player communication breakdown? 4:00 When the “super-rare” power you were warned about shows up in the first adventure 8:00 The psychology of D&D: How the game reads behind the screen and to each individual player is vastly different 12:00 Reader question: How to handle recklessly naïve PCs who keep trying to make friends with things they should run from ·        16:00 Demanding very-low DC insight checks to give players a final warning ·        18:00 Embracing multiple fail states to allow a negative outcome that doesn't destroy the party ·        20:00 The smackdown encounter the party can easily escape from ·        22:00 Give the rest of the party an opportunity to intervene ·        24:00 You COULD decide the outreach works in a way that fits your game world 25:00 Do you want to adjust the world to fit your player's understanding/assumptions/mistakes? 29:00 “You didn't have to do that!” When the NPCs do something the players really dislike — and they reject it 35:00 What do you do when an NPC ruins the players' fun? What if it ruins the DM's fun? 38:00 Is the DM getting blamed for the PCs having different goals? 41:00 The interrogation that went very, very wrong (And how much power should a tied-up NPC have?) 49:00 When players start to feel like they don't have agency and you're just pushing them around 53:00 How do you try to fix communication issues that are becoming toxic? 55:00 Did you step on a player character's big moment? 57:00 The Power of Ghatanothoa: What do you do when you reveal the power of the big bad, and players don't (or refuse to) recognize it? 66:00 How often do you ask the players what they're enjoying or not enjoying about the game? Or if they understand what's going on? 73:00 It's just a game: We bring ourselves to our characters and our tables, and in 2020, that can mean extra strain on the group 80:00 Reader question: How do you deal with players who don't provide character backstories? 86:00 Final thoughts Support this podcast

A jam-packed #BTLRadioShow that kicks off with comedy as we take a listen to our exclusive interviews co-writers/co-directors ALEX HUSTON FISCHER and ELEANOR WILSON, and writer/director BREA GRANT. Then we move into a more serious tone as writer/director/editor PETER JOSEPH joins us live. First up is our exclusive interview with ALEX HUSTON FISCHER and ELEANOR WILSON talking about their debut feature film, SAVE YOURSELVES! Just what would you do and how would you react if you unplugged for a week or even a weekend, only to plug back in and find out there's an alien invasion taking over the world??? Number One, could you even divest yourself of all electronics (computers, smartphones, phones, notebooks, radios, Sirius, etc.), and Number Two, how prepared are you to handle the end of the world? And what would you do if you suddenly found adorable looking Pouffes (think humongous "Star Trek" tribbles) in the house and on the roof but your sourdough bread mix and all the alcohol in the house gone? Listen as Alex and Eleanor talk about this genesis of an idea and how that not only morphed into a film, but a film which they direct. At the midpoint of the show, writer/director/editor PETER JOSEPH joins us live to talk about his new film, INTERREFLECTIONS. A genre-bending avant-garde visual feast that explores socioeconomic inequality through the lens of futuristic sci-fi, fantasy, and satire. Somewhat experimental with multiple timelines utilizing intersecting vignettes in a non-linear fashion, the film fascinates while providing much food for thought. An intelligent film that is as thought-provoking as it is engaging with stimulating and beautiful visuals and musical composition, this is a "must see". And hear our exclusive interview with writer/director BREA GRANT as she talks about her sophomore feature, 12 HOUR SHIFT. Known for her work as an actress in front of the camera, it's wonderful to see Brea behind the lens with this slightly twisted comedy gem. How many of you remember the stories of a few decades ago with college students (and others) waking up in bathtubs full of ice and missing a kidney? Well, Brea takes that story and gives it her own spin with nurses trying to make a little extra on the side with some black market organ sales to mobsters, a hapless bimbette of a courier who has a tendency to lose the organs in transport, and slapstick Keystone Cops hilarity that ensues with dead bodies, missing kidneys, drug use, goofy patients, and a murderer on the loose in the hospital. Listen as we talk about cinematography and making small and limited spaces look varied while fitting particular tonal moments, shooting in a working hospital, physical comedy, casting (a cast that includes David Arquette, Angela Bettis, and Chloe Farnworth), music, avoiding tropes, and more. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

In this giant sized collection of previously published episodes we sit down and put the complicated events leading up to 9/11 in context. The Conspiracy theory we are talking about isn't about the Freemasons, energy weapons, micro nukes or wizards…The conspiracy we are talking about is real and it is disturbing.9/11 In Context pt1: The Siege of Vienna to The World Trade Center BombingStart to 50:00 When talking about 9/11 some people for one reason or another have a tendency to look at the events of that day in a vacuum, or as a starting point then spiraling forward into chaos. In this episode and the next couple, we are seeking to put the events of that day in historical and political context. We start this daunting story in 1683 and trace it all the way to the World Trade Center bombing in 1993.9/11 In Context pt2: Crimes, Conspiracy and Confusion50:00 – 1:43 Continuing on with the story of 9/11 we pick up the story just after Desert Storm when Al-Qaeda started gathering resources including money, recruitment and training. As Bin Laden's acts of terror started ripping through our embassies and ships we can't figure out just how to confront this new terrorism. There actually seems to be a shocking lack of situational awareness in our government on how to deal with this mounting threat. After the fact either an insane amount of corruption or incompetence from the highest levels of the government to obfuscate facts and cover up the many blatant mishandlings of these events prior to 9/11.9/11 In Context pt3: The Clinton Administration1:43 – 2:41 In this episode accusations are leveled squarely at the Clinton Administration for the Keystone Cops like pursuit of known terror cells domestically, known terrorists coming into the country unimpeded, failing to green light Bin Laden dozens of times and so much more. This episode implicates Clinton, Jamie Gorelick, Sandy Berger and Richard Clarke personally for the blunders, corruption and failures that literally cost the lives of thousands of Americans.Featured Books: Loosing Bin Laden, How Bill Clinton's Failure Unleashed Global Terror -Richard MinterOsama Bin Laden – Dr. Michael ScheuerThe 9/11 Commission ReportDocumentary: Road to 9/11***Free Additional Content*** Graphic Elements, Infographics, Text Versions of Selected Episodes, and other Fun stuff!Sign up for the Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/YIbLfPlaylist: The Abracast Spotify Playlist ***Credits***The voice of The Abracast – Hila Assor https://hilaassor.com/Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tWritten / Produced / researched / Performed – Jon Towers www.abracast.com ***Contact***Visit Website: www.abracast.comEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Find Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios ***Support*** If you enjoy the show, learned something new, or was inspired you might consider supporting the show!Become a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Become a Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/abracastJust wanna buy me a drink?: paypal.me/stigmatastudios Stigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.com ***Advertise*** Got a book, Product or Podcast? Would you would like to get your message to my audience?Advertise on The Abracast: https://www.advertisecast.com/TheAbracastAdvertise on The Abracast: https://intellifluence.com/influencer/jon-towers-61030

What do the Keystone Cops have in common with the Southern Pacific Tree Frog? In Episode 4 of the Justice in Motion Podcast, Daniel does a deep dive on the ubiquitous presence of police on film. This episode is Part I of a two-part series on this topic, in which Daniel covers the way police were portrayed in the early days of Hollywood, and the birth and influence of the Hays Code. Remember to follow the Justice in Motion and the Social Justice Film Festival and Institute on all social media platforms! Facebook Instagram Twitter

Effective Covid Treatment. Dr. Chris Martenson PhD – MSM has Blood on their Handshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la2ByRNi9HY&t=1376sGreg HunterChris Martenson holds a PhD in Pathology from Duke University. Chris Martenson’s YouTube Channel- Peak ProsperityPeak Prosperity is highly recommended by ACU. Subscribe for free today!FREE BOOK! Download a free copy of Chris' and Adam's book, Prosper!, which prepared thousands of Peak Prosperity readers in advance for today's twin health & economic crises: https://www.peakprosperity.com/freebook Continuing its Keystone Cops manner of dealing with covid-19, the US appears to be caught flat-footed by the resurgence of infections happening across many southern and western states right now. Yes, people are tired of being cooped indoors and wearing masks. Summer is here and they want to get outside, spend time with loved ones, and get back some normalcy of life. But the Honey Badger virus 'don't care'. Covid-19 sees our loosening restrictions as a welcome invitation and is burrowing in with enthusiasm. Making matters worse for us human hosts, a new strain of the virus -- the D614G mutation -- has been identified. It appears to be more contagious and serious than most previous strains. So, for those who do not want to catch covid-19, now is not the time to start letting down your guard. We are not through the woods by a long shot yet. GET YOUR RESILIENCE SHIRT! If you want your own RESILIENCE shirt to proudly wear like Chris, go to: https://www.peakprosperity.com/shirts ________________________ LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO: D614G Mutation increases infectivity https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-even... Thailand Medical News – D614G could infect people exposed to earlier strains? https://www.thailandmedical.news/news... TX heading down dangerous path https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/... Slow/No recovery for Many https://www.timesofisrael.com/recover... Stanford’s Continuing Black eye https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.11... How’s Sweden Doing? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/wo... Houston Has a Problem https://www.click2houston.com/news/lo... Slip Sliding Away https://www.usnews.com/news/world/art... George Floyd Timeline https://www.nytimes.com/article/georg... Masks work! https://globalnews.ca/news/7075024/ma...--------------------------------------------------------------------  HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD! Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University PodcastClick here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSYou can also subscribe via StitcherIf you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews. FEEDBACK + PROMOTIONYou can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard.Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.comNote- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767

New Serious Covid Mutation, Lessons From China Destroying its Economy for 1,000 Years and History’s 9 Most Insane Rulers. A New, More Serious Covid-19 Mutation To Worry About (D614G)Lessons From When China Destroyed It's Own Economy For 1000 Years | The Rational OptimistHistory's 9 MOST INSANE Rulers (Would likely all be blue checkmarks on Twitter) | Scott RankA New, More Serious Covid-19 Mutation To Worry About (D614G)Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/8B-rk5VUcLo Peak ProsperityPeak Prosperity is highly recommended by ACU. Subscribe for free today!FREE BOOK! Download a free copy of Chris' and Adam's book, Prosper!, which prepared thousands of Peak Prosperity readers in advance for today's twin health & economic crises: https://www.peakprosperity.com/freebook Continuing its Keystone Cops manner of dealing with covid-19, the US appears to be caught flat-footed by the resurgence of infections happening across many southern and western states right now. Yes, people are tired of being cooped indoors and wearing masks. Summer is here and they want to get outside, spend time with loved ones, and get back some normalcy of life. But the Honey Badger virus 'don't care'. Covid-19 sees our loosening restrictions as a welcome invitation and is burrowing in with enthusiasm. Making matters worse for us human hosts, a new strain of the virus -- the D614G mutation -- has been identified. It appears to be more contagious and serious than most previous strains. So, for those who do not want to catch covid-19, now is not the time to start letting down your guard. We are not through the woods by a long shot yet. GET YOUR RESILIENCE SHIRT! If you want your own RESILIENCE shirt to proudly wear like Chris, go to: https://www.peakprosperity.com/shirts ________________________ LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO: D614G Mutation increases infectivity https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-even... Thailand Medical News – D614G could infect people exposed to earlier strains? https://www.thailandmedical.news/news... TX heading down dangerous path https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/... Slow/No recovery for Many https://www.timesofisrael.com/recover... Stanford’s Continuing Black eye https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.11... How’s Sweden Doing? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/wo... Houston Has a Problem https://www.click2houston.com/news/lo... Slip Sliding Away https://www.usnews.com/news/world/art... George Floyd Timeline https://www.nytimes.com/article/georg... Masks work! https://globalnews.ca/news/7075024/ma... 34:45-  Lessons From When China Destroyed It's Own Economy For 1000 Years | The Rational Optimisthttps://youtu.be/nQ5izL2aL3E Oh Hale YEAH!Tell me if this pattern sounds familiar...There is a lesson here for us. Markets and Specialization = Prosperity. Governments are created to protect it, but eventually, they destroy it and revert the citizens to serfdom. 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There are probably people on my street who would save a stray cat from a house fire before my kids...What happens when they wear the crown?? If you are looking for a fun read that shines some light on why it's hard to keep your sanity as a ruler (or how you have to lack full sanity to amass that sort of power) Scott Rank's new book may just hit the spot. Want to read the book? I prefer Audible - you can get it here: https://amzn.to/2V69wFp As Joe Biden would say, "you know you know the thing" ******************************************************************* WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN TO/READ MY CONTENT: ► PODCAST: SPREAKER- https://www.spreaker.com/show/oh-hale... ► PODCAST: iTunes - http://bit.ly/ohysubscribe ► PODCAST: Google - http://bit.ly/OHYGoogle ► MEDIUM - https://goo.gl/fMTWZR ► QUORA - https://goo.gl/31USZa ► INSTAGRAM- @Oohaleyeah ► TWITTER- https://goo.gl/85RFf2 ► PAYPAL- www.paypal.me/OHHALEYEAH ► SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/OhHaleYEAH

My home town's version of the Keystone Cops makes a big bust in 1959, nabbing 5 poker players (including my father), 5 decks of cards and $110, striking a righteous blow against the evils of gambling. Hear the complete newspaper report from page one of the May 2, 1959 edition of the Bedford Daily Times-Mail! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danny-howell/message

Lon Davis who has written books on the 3 Stooges (Stooges Among Us) , Francis X Bushman , Silent Lives (biographer of silent stars) a great new documentary on Francis X Bushman with the Niles/Essany Film Museum and much more! Lon talks about the Stooges, George Burns, Carol Channing and his newest bestselling book, Chase! a Tribute to the Keystone Cops now on Amazon in hardcover or Ebook. It's a fascinating talk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RickLertzman/support

“M4” joins us to discuss a disastrous violation of his rights in Virginia, as well as the refreshing outcome. Strategies for battling road pirates in court are also discussed!

Thanks for joining the Three Martini Lunch today.  Once again, Rob Long of National Review and Ricochet is sitting in for Jim.  Today, we celebrate the resignation of socialist Bolivian dictator Evo Morales and notice how very sad the mainstream media and far left politicians are that Morales is no longer in power.  They also note the retirement of New York GOP Rep. Peter King, and while they don't really care if King retires. they see it as further evidence that things look bleak for Republicans in the suburbs in 2020.  And they chronicle ABC and CBS acting like the Keystone Cops in apparently firing the wrong person for leaking the Amy Robach rant against ABC for spiking the Epstein story for three years.  Rob is also shaking his head at the producer tearfully insisting she would never make public something as compelling as Robach's comments.

In this episode accusations are leveled squarely at the Clinton Administration for the Keystone Cops like pursuit of known terror cells domestically, known terrorists coming into the country unimpeded, failing to green light Bin Laden dozens of times and so much more. This episode implicates Clinton, Jamie Gorelick, Sandy Berger and Richard Clarke personally for the blunders, corruption and failures that literally cost the lives of thousands of Americans.Featured Books: Loosing Bin Laden, How Bill Clinton's Failure Unleashed Global Terror-Richard MinterOsama Bin Laden – Dr. Michael Scheuer The 9/11 Commission ReportDocumentary: Road to 9/11Sign up for the Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/YIbLfBecome a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Become a Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/abracastDonate! paypal.me/stigmatastudios Flick App: theabracastAdvertise on The Abracast: https://www.advertisecast.com/TheAbracastVoice over work – Hila Assor https://hilaassor.com/ Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tStigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.com Incidental Music (royalty free) by Ross BugdenEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Visit: www.stigmatastudios.comFind Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios

During the dramatic August 2018 leadership spill that saw Malcolm Turnbull ousted as prime minister, journalist and former political staffer Niki Savva was investigating behind the scenes every step of the way. Her latest book, Plots and Prayers, reveals what caused the audacious play for power in the Liberals’ conservative faction. How did Scott Morrison rise to the top? And will Peter Dutton challenge the leadership again? Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Savva about what really happened • Dutton’s Keystone Cops and Morrison’s prayer: five key moments from Niki Savva’s book

Last month's book (Saboteur) was enthusiastically received last night although the group criticized the “Keystone Cops” meets the Gang who couldn't shoot straight” performance by the U.s. government and the German spies.

Detroit police or Keystone cops, you decide. Officer misconduct causes overturned convictions.An acclaimed author and social justice advocate, Retired Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey has dedicated her life to serving and protecting all citizens with procedural justice and to assist communities in sorting out the truth about legal and necessary law enforcement conduct. She does so with a level of credibility that is effective, relevant and irrefutable. Her desire is to ensure that every person who has an encounter with the police has the requisite skills and knowledge to safely navigate the experience. Staying alive is the ultimate goal.  As such, she is a highly sought police expert on significant criminal justice issues making national headlines.Her unique and candid commentary has been featured on such respected news networks as  CNN, Fox News, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN),  HLNTV,  MSNBC as well as appearing on CNN International, NowThis News, KPCC, DemocracyNow, Tom Joyner Morning Show and KABC Talk Radio w/ Dr. Drew. Sgt. Dorsey has been seen on Brazilian TVGlobo, Tavis Smiley, Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and TD Jakes Shows. Sgt. Dorsey has also been featured on  TV Crime Series; “It Takes A Killer”, “Corrupt Crimes”  “Motive to Murder” and “Dead Files”.Cheryl Dorsey has written an autobiography entitled,  "Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" which chronicles her 20-year LAPD journey and advocacy suffered the loss of a loved one due to abuse of authority.  Her next book "Black and Blue, The Creation of A Whistle Blower" is coming soon!

Detroit police or Keystone cops, you decide. Officer misconduct causes overturned convictions. An acclaimed author and social justice advocate, Retired Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey has dedicated her life to serving and protecting all citizens with procedural justice and to assist communities in sorting out the truth about legal and necessary law enforcement conduct. She does so with a level of credibility that is effective, relevant and irrefutable. Her desire is to ensure that every person who has an encounter with the police has the requisite skills and knowledge to safely navigate the experience. Staying alive is the ultimate goal.   As such, she is a highly sought police expert on significant criminal justice issues making national headlines. Her unique and candid commentary has been featured on such respected news networks as  CNN, Fox News, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN),  HLNTV,  MSNBC as well as appearing on CNN International, NowThis News, KPCC, DemocracyNow, Tom Joyner Morning Show and KABC Talk Radio w/ Dr. Drew. Sgt. Dorsey has been seen on Brazilian TVGlobo, Tavis Smiley, Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and TD Jakes Shows. Sgt. Dorsey has also been featured on  TV Crime Series; “It Takes A Killer”, “Corrupt Crimes”  “Motive to Murder” and “Dead Files”. Cheryl Dorsey has written an autobiography entitled,  "Black and Blue, The Creation of A Social Advocate" which chronicles her 20-year LAPD journey and advocacy suffered the loss of a loved one due to abuse of authority.  Her next book "Black and Blue, The Creation of A Whistle Blower" is coming soon!

10 years since the diggers first broke ground, photographer Graeme Rolfe came by the studio to talk about his weekly project which took up his Fridays, and captivated the rest of us, including the story of the Keystone Cops chase down the A23 when the arch turned up. Plus Al spoke to Worthing manager and ex Albion defender Adam Hinshelwood on life at Woodside Road, Glenn Murray and THAT own goal. Phil's Shirt of the Week is hot from Italy.

The photo with this post was from a short-lived marriage that I called the "Can't we all just get along" phase in the Microsoft/Salesforce relationship. This love fest came to an abrupt end when Microsoft acquired LinkedIn, in spite of vehement efforts by Salesforce to block it, leading to irreconcilable differences and a hasty divorce. Since then the two behemoths have been circling and sizing each other up in the ring. David vs. Goliath? In the cloud business applications space, Salesforce.com is sitting somewhere around a 20% market share, Microsoft sits around 4%. You have to wonder why Microsoft came up as a subject so many times at Salesforce's just concluded Dreamforce conference. You might think that it would be better if Salesforce co-CEOs Benioff and Block, just ignored Microsoft and continued to marginalize their efforts. But Microsoft is not "Joe's Software Company", they're freaking Microsoft! In the grander landscape, according the Forbes list of the worlds largest companies, Microsoft is #20, and Salesforce comes in at #856! Even if you have a 5x larger share of a particular area, you simply can't dismiss a competitor who is almost 43 times your size. If Salesforce is the 800-pound Gorilla in Business Applications, Microsoft is the 34,000-pound Elephant who is starting to pluck bananas off their tree. So who is the David, and who is the Goliath here? Nadella is Salesforce's Kryptonite Before Satya Nadella took over the helm at Microsoft, Salesforce really didn't have much to worry about. Nadella's predecessor was more interested in buying things like mobile phone companies, and the Dynamics business group was just one of many things in the stable. While it is true that Balmer sparked the charge to the cloud for Microsoft, it was Nadella who poured the gas on the fire. Guess what? Nadella was previously a Business Applications guy! Uhoh. Since the day Nadella took over, Dynamics started becoming a part of the conversation at Microsoft. He replaced the boobs that were running Dynamics with a proven leader, James Phillips. Today, Dynamics 365, and the more recent "Power Platform", is part of every conversation that Microsoft has with customers. We're Number 1, We're Number 1! Sure, Salesforce can crow today. I too am number 1. I am the world's most successful, and most read, blogger... "who is named Steve Mordue". Salesforce's worst nightmare is Microsoft actually focusing on their space. Remember Lotus 123, or Word Perfect, they too were number one, until Microsoft decided they wanted to be there. Salesforce has stepped up the rhetoric lately, particular at their DreamForce conference with slides like this one presented to investors: An interesting claim... "Most complete portfolio in the industry". It's looks to me, like in addition to ignoring Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing, and Microsoft's Industry focus, they also conveniently left off a few dozen columns. We've seen this before Amazon (Forbes #53) also landed in Nadella's crosshairs, and based on all of the trajectories I have seen, it looks like Microsoft may overtake them in the not too distant future. Salesforce has reason to be concerned. If #20 can cause so much disruption for #53, imagine what they could do to #856! And now the turret is swiveling around towards them. There is seldom a public comment made by Nadella today, that does not have Business Applications mentioned within it. The Snipers While Nadella has elevated Microsoft Business Applications in the grand scheme, the people that Salesforce needs to be the most worried about, are actually James Phillips and Alysa Taylor. These are the two snipers on the hill overlooking the Salesforce camp, and Nadella has authorized unlimited rounds for their rifles. After he took over and got the Azure pathway cleared, Nadella turned to Business Applications. As I said above, one of the first things he did was get rid of bumbling leadership, and install these snipers. Phillips has methodically cleared out all of the Keystone Cops under the prior regime, many of which are now at Salesforce. It is kind of ironic that Salesforce eagerly snapped up, and put into leadership positions, many of the people that Phillips determined were "not good enough". Phillips inherited a losing hand, but instead of playing it out, he just threw the cards away. Planned Burning Let's face it, before the Nadella/Phillips/Taylor focus, Salesforce had little to be concerned about from Dynamics. It was more like a fly that occasionally needed swatting. The Dynamics BG looked a little schizophrenic, a bunch of random smoldering piles seemingly lit by tossing matches willy-nilly in hopes of something catching fire. Phillips and Taylor poured water on a bunch of these, and then strategically injected gas onto others. In addition, with a specific plan in hand, they lit whole new fires, and have been methodically concentrating all of this raging flame into a blowtorch aimed directly at Salesforce. Based on Salesforce's reactions, they clearly feel the heat. Salesforce's Achilles Heel There is no question that Salesforce has great products. There is also no question that for CRM, Salesforce is a better known brand than Dynamics 365. There is also no question that Salesforce has a huge following of loyal fans. But Salesforce has some gaps, and Microsoft is uniquely positioned to fill those gaps in ways that Salesforce could only wish to. For one, the relationship of Business Applications to Productivity Applications. Seriously... Quip? WTF is that? Salesforce's announced integration with Google apps, might have been a big deal, had Office 365 not blew past Google Apps like they were standing still, a few years ago. Einstein? A thrown together pile of first and third-party parts vs. Azure? Microsoft "owns" AI today, and their Business Applications are being plugged directly into that "universe". The Secret Share One of the segments of the Business Applications market that Salesforce should also worry about, is the on-premise market. Obviously they understand the opportunity, hence their acquisition of Mulesoft. But when you look across the on-premise market for I.T. all up, Microsoft is the far and away dominant player. Where Salesforce has Cloud Business Applications loyalty, Microsoft has decades long loyalty in the on-premises business. Microsoft continues to shift this legacy cache of on-premise customers into their cloud, led by Azure and Office 365. There are also a significant number of legacy Dynamics deployments in many of these on-premise troves. Probably not enough to eclipse Salesforce's 20% market share alone, but they will make a significant dent. In almost every one of these cases, Microsoft is in competition with their own legacy, Salesforce is not even in the mix. Keeping up with the Joneses Facing the market leader, Microsoft has spent a lot of time "catching up" to Salesforce. But we are seeing a shift to tit-for-tat. Einstein was in direct response to Azure AI by Salesforce. Microsoft Learn is a direct response to Salesforce's Trailhead. Salesforce's "Flow" is a direct reaction to Microsoft's leading the charge for "Citizen Developers". Both companies are looking for opportunities to launch the "next big thing", but given the huge palette that Microsoft has to work with, they could soon be the ones that Salesforce spends all of their effort catching up to.

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Alfred hears about plans to celebrate 70 years of the NHS in Shaftesbury and 30 years of the Westminster Memorial Hospital League of Friends. Matron Helen Lawes wants your pictures and stories and she’s got some interesting tales to share before a big community event! (00:32) Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s summer musical is 'Mack and Mabel'. The show, which runs until 21st July, tells the story of the early 20th-century film director Mack Sennett and his relationship with the actress Mabel Normand. Sennett was the silent moviemaker who found industry success making the Keystone Cops and Bathing Beauties films. Alfred went to meet some of the cast and watch this big production. (06:45) For Paul Eaton and Helen Caines, moving to Shaftesbury is their dream come true. The couple will have a home that they can call their own for the first time in their relationship. The Tamar Housing Association has offered 12 properties for rent at Chilmark Glade, through the Rent Plus initiative. Under this scheme, tenants have the chance to buy their homes once they have lived in the property for 5 years. If they choose to buy, the tenants will be gifted a sizeable cash deposit to help their purchase. Alfred attended the launch of this scheme in Shaftesbury. (14:21) Shaftesbury Town Council hopes to tackle speeding motorists. They’ve bought a mobile speed indicator sign, following complaints from Grosvenor Road residents. Mayor, Piers Brown, wants to know where else the sign could be deployed. (20:26) Shaftesbury Town Council should hire an expert commercial negotiator to secure cash for community projects from supermarkets that wish to operate here. Alfred speaks to Councillor Andy Perkins, who made this suggestion. (23:14) Shaftesbury has a new dental practice. Alfred met Eve and Geoff, the couple behind the business. They have installed specialist medical equipment, which can take 3D X-ray images of the skull, head and neck. It could save medical patients long journeys for scans in Poole or Salisbury. Eve used to work in dental care in Germany and you might be surprised at how different visiting the dentist is there. (28:05) Have you found something unusual in your garden? Take it to Gold Hill Museum on Saturday 14thof July between 10.30am and 1pm. An expert will offer an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style identification of your mystery object. We talk with Claire Ryley from the museum. (31.35)

Each day, more news filters out about the Parkland high school shooting that horrifies us and makes our heart bleed for the victims and their families. An Emergency Medical Technician, for example, who wants to remain anonymous for fear of being fired, has just confided to a reporter that he was told to stand down and not run in to rescue victims and provide medical aid. A Sheriff Deputy, Scot Peterson, who was one of four deputies hiding in the bushes, instead of running in to confront the shooter, said the same thing. Who do we believe? Today's guest, Bryan Crabtree, radio host and publisher of Talk40.com News, shares his views on these failures of law enforcement and the FBI. And he and Dr. Carole also discuss what should be done to prevent future school shootings: the pros and cons of gun control and arming teachers, and how desperately our mental health system needs improvement. Hear what they have to say and then you decide.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Dr Mart and Dan Silver to discuss the nervy win against Hull and ask why do Chelsea have to make hard work of it; is it time for Zouma to start ahead of Cahill and should Remy get more game time. We also debunk the myth that it's Chelsea's fault for English club's failure in Europe! Blimey, Chelsea don’t make it easy on us do they. Two superb goals put us 2-0 against Hull inside 10 minutes only for some Keystone Cops defending to let Hull back in to make it 2-2. On another day we might not have got away with it but thankfully the boys in blue showed some character and Remy the forgotten man came on and scored the winner with his first touch to bring home all three points. We now need 19 points from our last 9 games and as Eden Hazard said it will be like 9 cup finals. Something tells me that it won’t be good for the old ticker, but that’s Chelsea isn’t it! On the show tonight we kick off with the player ratings for the Hull game and then ask is it time for Zouma to take... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we watch day after day, the government response to a potential Ebola crisis, we are reminded of so many mistakes that various government agencies have made in response to other disasters. It hardly fills us with confidence.Katrina, of course, remains in all our minds. And more recently Superstorm Sandy, exactly two years ago, where municipal response, particularly in N.Y. City, would have embarrassed even the Keystone Cops.Kathryn Miles, in Superstorm: Nine Days Inside Hurricane Sandy, dives deep into Sandy.  What she tells us could, if we pay attention, save a lot of lives in the future.My conversation with Kathryn Miles: 

Nicole discusses the mess that is the Secret Service, and checks in on the live House Oversight Committee Hearing on the agency, and other unbelievable news of the day. GottaLaff joins in for hour two!

Guest speaker: Bruce Damer PROGRAM NOTES: [NOTE: All quotations are by Bruce Damer.] “I would say it's no more than 500 people in the United States who cause a vast amount of the grief.” “A crescendo involves everyone. The singularity seems to be this nerd idea of reaching some kind of Omega Point. It's very much the Christian idea of the second coming. It's apocalyptic, etc., a bit of a downer because everything comes to an end, but it's incredibly unlikely.” “The crescendo will throw off all the old religions. It will throw off the conspiracy theories. It will throw off crusty old corporate jobs. And replace them with self-sufficiency, direct communication with nature, with other human beings, with media, and the creation of opinions directly. “So if you think of the computing, it's not really computing, but the computing nature is doing all the time, it outstrips all our largest supercomputing grids.” “So if we can't do even one neuron [computer simulation] how are we going to upload consciousness exactly?” “You're here not because something put you here and fabricated you and guided the evolution and created the whole planet. It's an emergent phenomenon and so are you. And you are an ongoing story, and the story is written in your genes, but it is also written in your mind. And you have responsibility for this amazing emergent phenomenon.” “You don't need religion for miracles. The fact that you exist in all this existence is stacked upon miracles, turtles all the way down. So if we grok that, we don't need religious stories any more.” “The virtual worlds and avatar spaces and multi-player games of now are the Keystone Cops of what virtual worlds will be in twenty or thirty years through AR [Augmented Reality], and big home holodecks, and stuff like that.” Download MP3 PCs – Right click, select option Macs – Ctrl-Click, select option

Sudbury Lockdown, Keystone Cops, Search for Newborn Baby. What is Government? - Primitive Societies - Coinage of Money, Priests, Kings, Inbreeding - Plato, Aristocracy. Rosicrucians, John Dee, Francis Bacon - Free Trade - Concert of Europe. Predictive Programming, Tavistock, Futurist Society - Aldous Huxley - Commoners, "Virtue", Artificial Insemination. League of Nations, Embryo of World Government - RIIA, CFR - Integration of Europe, Americas. Joseph Stalin, "Uncle Joe", "The Big Bad Bear" - Cold War, Nuclear Threat - Satellites, Microchips. Rockefeller, Carnegie Foundation - NGOs. Masonic Lodges - Coronati Lodge - UNESCO, Educational Associations. Departments of Culture - Behaviour Modification, Mind Control - Psychiatry, Psychopathy. Ides of September, Sept. 11 - Warrior Queen Diana born out of Head of Zeus - Jachin and Boaz, World Trade Center - Bush, Bin Laden Families. Cecil Rhodes, South Africa, Boers. Knighthood: Errands, Missions, Quests - Boldness, Audacity. (Books: "The Next Million Years" by Charles Galton Darwin. "The Anglo-American Establishment" and "Tragedy and Hope" by Carroll Quigley.) *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Nov. 1, 2007 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)