Podcasts about Kogan

Anthony Mateos, an Evanston Township High School junior, joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, Who We Are: Stories from the Chicago StreetWise Community. Anthony explains the process of getting the book published and comments on the response the book has received in the local community.

Rick Kogan talks with Ronnie Marmo about his return to Chicago to perform in “Bill W. and Dr. Bob” at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. The play can be seen from May 30th through June 8th.

Artist and writer Dmitry Samarov joins Rick Kogan to talk about his design for the new edition of “Moby Dick” and the meaning behind the illustrations in the book.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Rick Kogan is joined by Bob Chiarito to discuss his Chicago Magazine story about courtroom artists and the recent death of one of them, Andy Austin.

Rick Kogan is joined in studio by Kelsey and Andrew McClellan to talk about the art of sign painting which they do through their company, Heart & Bone, and their collaboration with Jim Coudal and Field Notes.

Rick Kogan is joined in studio by Paul Teodo to talk about the new storytelling event ‘Listen Up!’ at Carnivale on May 21st.

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to report on Mother’s Day events and offerings around Chicago.

Singer Elaine Dame joins Rick Kogan to discuss her third album, ‘Reminiscing,’ and her upcoming performance at the Winter’s Jazz Club on May 16th.

Jim Coudal, President of Coudal Partners, discusses the newest edition of Field Notes, a collaboration with Andrew and Kelsey McClellan of Heart & Bone, sign painters. For more information, go to fieldnotesbrand.com and  chicagosignpainters.com.

Lou Malnati's owner and chairman Marc Malnati joins Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, Deep Dish, and his desire to tell the story of his family’s rise to pizza fame.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Libby York, who is performing ‘Songs That Turn Up the Heat’ at Winter's Jazz Club on Thursday, May 1st. Libby talks about her adventures in music and the changing audience.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in-studio by Walter Podrazik who, with Harry Castleman, wrote “Watching TV: American Television Season by Season,” now in its new fourth edition at 644 pages. The two discuss Walter’s adventures in journalism, the overall history of television, and where we go from here.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by author, writer, and professor Michelle Weldon to discuss how she got her start in writing, and her many books, the latest being, “The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living.”

Rick Kogan talks with Mark Wukas about his career as a teacher and his novel “The Kiss of Night.” Mark also explains how he became interested in writing.

Rick Kogan talks with Ellen Hanson, owner of Sandmeyer’s Bookstore, about the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl on April 26th that Sandmeyer’s Bookstore is participating in. Rick and Ellen also detail some of the key information to know if you are attending.

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to recap the past holiday season and share the status of events in Chicago. Rick also talks with Candace about her recent work and other trending media stories.

Linda Beckstrom and Pamela Des Barres join Rick Kogan to talk about their books and young life experiences. Rick talks about Linda’s book with Angalia Bianca, “In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter.” Also, Pamela and Rick discuss her book, “I’m with the Band,” and her Chicago […]

Rick Kogan is joined in studio by actor Phil Donlon to discuss his career, such as appearing in ‘Chicago Fire,’ the film ‘Hotshot’ and other adventures in the movie business.

This is Part I of our Deep Learning Series where Le Random's editor-in-chief Peter Bauman (Monk Antony) speaks with the most relevant figures in deep learning art. In this first installment, Peter speaks with two of the earliest artists to engage with the intersection of art and deep generative models, Tom White (dribnet) and Gene Kogan.They explore the artistic, philosophical and cultural implications of GANs and deep generative models, drawing on the artists' early experiences and perspectives in the field . The conversation touches on the origins of their interest in GANs, the evolution of AI and its perception, critiques of AI art, the nature of machine representations, and the connection between AI and decentralization.Chapters

Linda Beckstrom, co-author (with Angalia Bianca) of ‘In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter‘ joins Rick Kogan to highlight the book and discuss her relationship with Angalia, including what it was like to work together.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks.This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside.Simon Kogan Heale Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice.

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025Today, stocks take another dive as the Trump regime plays fast and loose with tariffs; the en banc panel for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their jobs at the NLRB and MSRP; the North Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling requiring 65,000 people to cure their ballots; NIH researchers have made a cancer breakthrough but layoffs are delaying it; a second unvaccinated child has died of measles and RFK Jr uses it as an opportunity for a photo op; the Trump administration is planning on spending $45M on immigrant detention; Trump is planning a giant North Korean style military parade on his birthday; and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals REFUSED to pause an order forcing the Trump admin to return Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. before midnight tonight; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix Sleep20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Thank You, IQBAR20% off all IQBAR products. Text dailybeans to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Guest: Bobby Kogan@bbkogan - BlueSkyBobby Kogan - Center for American ProgressStories:Supreme Court delays midnight deadline for Trump administration to fix mistaken deportation of Maryland man | ABC NewsStock Market Volatility Hits 5-Year High As Wall Street Grapples With ‘Manmade' Tariff Problem | ForbesBessent flew to Florida to lobby Trump on tariff message - POLITICON.C. Supreme Court halts decision requiring verification of 65,000 votes in tight judicial race | NBC NewsNIH scientists have a cancer breakthrough. Layoffs are delaying it. | The Washington PostAppeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle | The HillRFK Jr. visits Texas after second child dies of measles amid outbreak | The Washington PostTrump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention - The New York TimesTrump planning military parade through DC for 79th birthday | The HillGood Trouble:The Heritage Foundation DOGE Survey Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out other MSW Media podcastsShows - MSW MediaCleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on SubstackThe BreakdownFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaAllison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWroteDana GoldbergBlueSky|@dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, Twitter|@DGComedyShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good News50501 South Dakota hosts ‘Hands Off' protests around the state | Dakota News NowBlue.Wing.Things to do in Case of COUP | YouTubeReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Thom Francis talks with poet Howard Kogan about the loss of his father and his poem “Mourning Becomes Her”that was a finalist for the 2025 Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize -------- The Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Contest began in late 2015 and announced its first winners, including Dawn Marar of Delmar, in the spring of 2016. Initially, most submissions came from New York State, but the contest quickly grew into an international event, now attracting entries from around 40 countries each year. The contest is edited by Bob Sharkey and sponsored by his family in memory of Stephen DiBiase, Bob's best childhood friend. The two grew up together in the Libbytown neighborhood of Portland, Maine, where they spent their days exploring the fields and marshes between their homes. Stephen served as an Army photographer in Vietnam and, upon returning, helped Bob secure conscientious objector status. Stephen tragically drowned in 1973 near Bath, Maine, and the contest was named in his honor. The DiBiase contest was created to offer a more inclusive and welcoming alternative to traditional poetry competitions. There are no entry fees, no line or page limits, and no restrictions on subject matter, form, publication history, or age, making it especially appealing to younger poets. Each year, approximately $2,500 in prize money is awarded, with $500 going to the first-place winner and the rest distributed among top finishers. Bob personally reads every submission and selects 30 to 40 poems to forward to a panel of judges. The panel consists of three permanent judges and the previous year's first-place winner, all of whom review the poems independently and submit their top five choices along with honorable mentions. The combined scores determine the final rankings. This year one of the finalists was Hudson Valley Writers Guild member Howard Kogan for his poem “Mourning Becomes Her.” Before Howard reads his poem, he tells me more about the inspiration of the piece and why he submitted it ten years after first writing it. After that, we will go back and hear Howard read his poem “Advice to Poets” that he shared ten years ago this week at the “Up The River, Issue Three” launch party and reading at McGeary's in downtown Albany. Howard J Kogan is a retired psychotherapist and poet. He and his wife Libby moved to Ashland, MA in 2018 after spending thirty years in the Taconic Mountains of rural upstate New York. His poems have appeared in Still Crazy, Naugatuck River Review, Up the River, Poetry Ark, Farming Magazine, Jewish Currents, Stone House Museum Newsletter, Literary Gazette and many other publications. His collections of poems include “Indian Summer” (Square Circle Press, 2011), “General Store Poems” (Benevolent Bird Press, 2014), “A Chill in the Air” (Square Circle Press, 2016), and his recent book, “Before I Forget” (Square Circle Press, 2023). For more information on the Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize and to read the poems from the winners, finalists, and honorable mentions, go to https://dibiasepoetry.com.

This is the podcast's 100th episode! (Give or take an ICYMI episode.) We are coming full circle with today's guest—John Pan, MD '70, RESD '74, the Father of Integrative Medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS), the Office's founding medical director, and the founder of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. Sitting in are co-hosts Dr. Leigh Frame, Dr. Misha Kogan, and Janette Rodrigues. Historically, GW was on the leading edge of the Integrative Medicine movement. Early on, the SMHS recognized the value of combining conventional and complementary medical therapies into health care. In 1998, Dr. Pan, then a clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, founded the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, one of the first of its kind to be established at an academic medical institution. Dr. Frame is now the Chief Wellness Officer of GW Medicine, Executive Director of the Office of Integrative Medicine & Health, Director/Research Director of the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center, Associate Professor in the Departments of Clinical Research & Leadership and Physician Assistant Studies and co-director of the Frame-Corr Lab here at GW. Dr. Kogan is the Chief Medical Office of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine here at GW, Founder of the nonprofit Access to Integrative Medicine Health Institute, and author of "Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD." ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3JoA2mz ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

In this episode:Meet Vlad KoganLearn about quality measures that isolate school effects from out-of-school effects.Understand some of the factors that impede school board accountability.Hear a bit about Vlad's forthcoming book

Trade Expert Ilja Kogan unpacks the dramatic Harley Davidson tariff saga!

As we continue to raise colon cancer awareness in the month of March, in this GI 101 episode, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Larry Kogan to discuss the basics of a colonoscopy. What is a colonoscopy? How do we do it? Why do we do it? Dr. Kogan is a third year gastroenterology fellow at Yale University. The GI 101 series is a set of episodes focused on interviewing physicians in training to get their perspective on bread and butter GI topics.

Unlocking the secrets of health and well-being inspires our conversation around healthy aging. We discuss how health ties into financial wealth and personal fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of functional medicine. Dr. Kogan shares insight from his medical journey and how it shapes his current practice.• Importance of understanding the relationship between health and wealth • Functional medicine as a pathway to better living • Personal health journeys and their impact on professional choices • Exploring misconceptions surrounding biohacking and modern medicine • The mental and emotional factors that contribute to healthy aging • Why passion plays a key role in maintaining health • Investing in foundational health practices over trends • The connection between longevity and quality of life • Clarifying the significance of personalized health assessments Learn more about our guest:Mikhail Kogan, MD, ABIOM, RCSTGW Center for Integrative Medicine  908 New Hampshire Ave NW Suite #200Washington D.C. 20037Office phone: 202-833-5055Office fax: 202-833-5755mkogan@mfa.gwu.eduHear Past episodes of the Way2Wealth Podcast!https://theway2wealth.com Learn more about our Host, Scott Ford, Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisorhttps://www.carsonwealth.com/team-members/scott-ford/ Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

In this Checkout episode, we sit down with Darren Kawalsky, Chief Commercial Officer at Deliver in Person, to dive into the brands, tech, and insights that help him lead in last-mile delivery. Darren reveals his admiration for Amazon's relentless innovation, why his iPhone is his all-in-one tool for work and life, and explains how The Contrarians podcast keeps him informed with fresh industry insights. He also opens up about the challenge of staying ahead in a fast-paced industry, sharing strategies to balance new information with effective action.This episode was brought to you by:Deliver In PersonAbout your guest:Darren Kawalsky has over 25 years of experience spanning startups, scaleups, through to multi-billion-dollar global corporations. As a 3x Founder, Corporate Executive, & Advisor, he has a unique 360 degree perspective, with deep expertise across Retail, eCommerce (B2C & B2B), FMCG, Consulting, Logistics, Technology & AI. During his career, he's worked closely with some of the largest, high-profile, elusive & fastest growing brands like Amazon, eBay, LVMH Group, JD.com, Samsonite, Kogan, IKEA & many more.About your host:Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading ecommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporter Bob Chiarito joins Rick Kogan to share about life as a freelance reporter and his career.

Don Evans, President of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and Randy Albers join Rick Kogan to talk about the Literary Hall of Fame and its annual Randy Albers Award.

In today's episode we have Angela Kogan, a beatuy entrepreneur, mother, and business owner deeply connected to her Jewish faith. Dive deep into this amazing conversation we held with Angela!

Taylor Evans joins Rick Kogan to talk about the documentary “The Wild Mile: A River Reborn,” the city’s, and world’s, first floating eco-park.

Dan Halperin joins Rick Kogan to talk about the film he is making about the life of his father, Robert “Buck” Halperin.

Anne Laughlin joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest novel, “Clean Kill”.

Author Neal Samors joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book “Looking Back, Looking Forward.” 

Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about events and benefits around the city.

Everyone knows that Congress has the power of the purse. What this administration presupposes is … maybe they don't??? We'll talk about Trump's decision to steal budgeting power from Congress in violation of both the Constitution and the Impoundment Control Act with Office of Management and Budget Alum Bobby Kogan.    Links:   Bobby Kogan https://www.americanprogress.org/people/bobby-kogan/    Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends v. Department of Homeland Security https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69580474/philadelphia-yearly-meeting-of-the-religious-society-of-friends-v/   Trump Energy impoundment EO https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy/   Trump EO pausing foreign aid for 90 days: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/reevaluating-and-realigning-united-states-foreign-aid/   Trump OMB “Clarification” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/01/omb-memo-m-25-11/   Kendall v. US ex Rel. Stokes, 37 U.S. 524 (1838) https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/37/524/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod

George Kogan grew up in Puerto Rico before moving to New York City, where he became a successful antiques and art dealer. In 1990, at age 49, George was happy. He was planning a new life with his former publicist and current girlfriend, Mary-Louise Hawkins, after years in an unhappy marriage. But George's newfound happiness […] The post Murdered for Money: George Kogan appeared first on Tiegrabber.

Host Tatyana Felt sits down with Kogan Lewis, a lifelong lover of the outdoors and advocate for healthy ecosystems, teams, and communities. Raised in Missoula, Montana, and now based in Utah, Kogan shares his journey from earning a B.S. in Microbiology and an M.S. in Geology to impactful roles with the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Salt Lake City Public Lands, and Five Valleys Land Trust. Together, they explore how Kogan's passion for nature and adventure has shaped his career and personal life, from restoring wild spaces to “torturing” his kids with mountain and desert adventures. Whether you're navigating your career path or seeking inspiration to align your work with your passions, Tatyana and Kogan offer relatable insights, plenty of humor, and actionable advice for crafting a life and career you love.

Mike Kogan, a psychologist with over a decade of dedication to mental health, describes his journey into the field as a discovery of his true calling. Initially engaged in various careers, from sales to IT, he always found himself gravitating toward people, listening to their challenges, and offering support. More than ten years ago, he decided to formally pursue psychology, earning multiple degrees and dedicating himself entirely to the profession. Kogan emphasizes that his work not only enables him to help others but also provides a sense of personal fulfillment and purpose. His approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of positivity. He candidly shares that the process of helping others often serves as a form of self-healing, highlighting the symbiotic nature of his work. Kogan's mission extends beyond individual therapy sessions. Through his nonprofit, Compel America, he aims to make mental health resources universally accessible, particularly for underserved populations, including veterans. This initiative focuses on eliminating barriers like cost, documentation, and stigma, which often deter people from seeking help. He stresses the importance of creating a safe, anonymous environment where individuals can access support without fear of judgment. For Kogan, the ultimate goal is to normalize conversations about mental health and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by veterans and others, he envisions expanding the reach and impact of his nonprofit in the coming years, providing hope and healing to countless individuals.

Father John Cusick, formerly of Old St. Pat's, joins Rick Kogan to talk about religion, the holidays, and First Fridays.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we react to the horrific murder of R' Zvi Kogan hy”d? What are its deeper implications? Is this a sign of a widening war against Jews? Should we be afraid? How are we to understand Iran's extreme hostility and hatred toward Israel and Jews? If we defeated the Persians on Purim, why do we still need to contend with Iran? Can we interpret the Yalkut Shemoni as referring to today's events? Would it be correct to say that the current Iranian regime, established in 1979, is like an alter ego (le'umas zeh) of Chabad, l'havdil elef havdolos? Is evil a creation or only the absence of good? Why do we need evil, especially extreme evil? How do we explain why we are challenged today to face rising crime and terrorism? How does the Rebbe Rashab explain why saying amen yehei shmei rabba with all our might eliminates negative decrees? What do we learn from Parshas Toldos? What can we learn from the Baal HaTurim explaining the connection between the end of last week's portion and the beginning of this week's? What is the central theme of this Torah portion? Why did Rivkah not try to intervene after hearing that she was carrying the wicked Esau in her womb? How could Eisav legally sell his birthright, and how could his blessings be “stolen”? Should I attend a family Thanksgiving turkey dinner?

Send us a textIn this deeply personal and profound sermon, we confront the unanswerable question of why tragedies befall righteous individuals, using the life and legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D as a source of inspiration. While acknowledging the pain and darkness, we explore the Jewish response: to transform sorrow into an unstoppable commitment to goodness, light, and purpose. Drawing from the teachings of the Rebbe and our Patriarchs' connection to wells, we learn that even in the depths of despair, the hidden springs of resilience and holiness can be uncovered to nourish a world in desperate need of light.Key TakeawaysThe Power of Purpose Rabbi Zvi Kogan lived a life filled with purpose, building a vibrant Jewish community. His legacy teaches us that purpose gives life meaning, even in the face of adversity.Transforming Pain into Action The Jewish response to tragedy is not paralysis but action. Every mitzvah we do brings Divine compassion into the world and counters the darkness of fear and hatred.The Symbolism of Wells Our forefathers' wells symbolize the discovery of hidden strength and inspiration amidst struggle. Just as spring water emerges pure and life-giving from beneath the earth, so too does our greatest light often emerge from our deepest struggles.Small Acts, Big Impact Simple, consistent actions—lighting Shabbat candles, giving tzedakah, or teaching children—create ripples of light and holiness that transform the world.Carrying the Legacy Rabbi Kogan's legacy challenges us to be lamplighters, bringing light to the darkest places through courage, faith, and consistent acts of goodness.Faith in Justice The phrase HY”D, “May G-d avenge their blood,” reaffirms our faith in G-d's ultimate justice, rejecting chaos and vengeance while affirming our role as bearers of moral clarity.Pledge A Mitzvah in Memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D. https://onemitzvah.org/tzvi/rabbi-bernaths-team#chabad #Torah #Sermon #RabbiZviKogan #mitzvah #ParshatToldot #meaning #Bible #BibleStudy #Rabbi Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

How do we respond to the devastating tragedy of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan's brutal murder by terrorists in the UAE? In this video, we explore how to process such an unfathomable loss and find strength to go on. Drawing upon the Rebbe's teachings, we uncover guidance for navigating grief, pain, and the challenge of continuing our mission even in the face of darkness. May this reflection bring comfort and inspiration during this difficult time.

What if your outfit could transform not just how you look, but how you feel—and even what you attract into your life?   In this episode, Whitney connects with Tali Kogan, a stylist whose mission is to help women embrace their true essence through her signature process, “Calling Forth the Queen.” Tali shares how the right outfit can create an energy shift, turning you into a magnet for your goals and desires.   Discover Tali's four style personas, designed to help women find ease in their fashion choices, and hear about her journey from a difficult past to discovering self-love through fashion. Tali also introduces her new jewelry line, Malkari, designed to empower women as a reminder of their inner strength and resilience.   Tune in for fashion advice, inspirational stories, and tips on balancing masculine and feminine energies in your fashion choices.   Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode: Getting dressed as a spiritual practice The four style personas to help you get dressed with ease Buying clothes that feel authentic to you rather than following the trends Tali's personal journey of finding self-love through fashion Finding empowerment through fashion Balancing masculine and feminine energy when getting dressed Tips on layering Shopping with intention Tali's new jewelry line Malkari Reflection question to ponder: What is the highest version of myself?   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l Free 5-Minute Guided Meditation l Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Tali: Instagram | Website | Malkari Jewelry

* List of Discoveries Squeezing Evolution: Did you know that dinosaurs ate rice before rice evolved? That turtle shells existed forty million years before turtle shells began evolving? That insects evolved tongues for eating from flowers 70 million years before flowers evolved? And that birds appeared before birds evolved? The fossil record is a wonderful thing. And more recently, only a 40,000-year squeeze, Neanderthal had blood types A, B, and O, shocking evolutionists but expected to us here at Real Science Radio! Sit back and get ready to enjoy another instant classic, today's RSR "list show" on Evolution's Big Squeeze! Our other popular list shows include: - scientists doubting Darwin - evidence against whale evolution - problems with 'the river carved the canyon' - carbon 14 everywhere it shouldn't be - dinosaur still-soft biological tissue - solar system formation problems - evidence against the big bang - evidence for the global flood - genomes that just don't fit - and our list of not so old things! (See also rsr.org/sq2 and rsr.org/sq3!) * Evolution's Big Squeeze: Many discoveries squeeze the Darwinian theory's timeframe and of course without a workable timeframe there is no workable theory. Examples, with their alleged (and falsified) old-earth timeframes, include: - Complex skeletons existed 9 million years before they were thought to have evolved, before even the "Cambrian explosion".- Butterflies existed 10 million years before they were thought to have evolved. - Parrots existed "much earlier than had been thought", in fact, 25 million years before they were thought to have evolved. - Cephalopod fossils (squids, cuttlefish, etc.) appear 35 million years before they were able to propagate. - Turtle shells 40 million years before turtle shells began evolving - Trees began evolving 45 million years before they were thought to evolve - Spores appearing 50 million years before the plants that made them (not unlike footprints systematically appearing "millions of years before" the creatures that made them, as affirmed by Dr. Marcus Ross, associate professor of geology). - Sponges existed 60 million years before they were believed to have evolved. - Dinosaurs ate rice before it evolved Example - Insect proboscis (tongue) in moths and butterflies 70 million years before previously believed has them evolving before flowers. - Arthropod brains fully developed with central nervous system running to eyes and appendages just like modern arthropods 90 million years earlier than previously known (prior to 2021, now, allegedly 310mya) - 100 million years ago and already a bird - Fossil pollen pushes back plant evolution 100 million years. - Mammalian hair allegedly 100-million-years-old show that, "the morphology of hair cuticula may have remained unchanged throughout most of mammalian evolution", regarding the overlapping cells that lock the hair shaft into its follicle. - Piranha-like flesh-eating teeth (and bitten prey) found pushing back such fish 125 million years earlier than previously claimed   - Shocking organic molecules in "200 million-years-old leaves" from ginkgoes and conifers show unexpected stasis. - Plant genetic sophistication pushed back 200 million years. - Jellyfish fossils (Medusoid Problematica :) 200 million years earlier than expected; here from 500My ago. - Green seaweed 200 million years earlier than expected, pushed back now to a billion years ago!  - The acanthodii fish had color vision 300 million years ago, but then, and wait, Cheiracanthus fish allegedly 388 million years ago already had color vision. - Color vision (for which there is no Darwinian evolutionary small-step to be had, from monochromatic), existed "300 million years ago" in fish, and these allegedly "120-million-year-old" bird's rod and cone fossils stun researchers :) - 400-million-year-old Murrindalaspis placoderm fish "eye muscle attachment, the eyestalk attachment and openings for the optic nerve, and arteries and veins supplying the eyeball" The paper's author writes, "Of course, we would not expect the preservation of ancient structures made entirely of soft tissues (e.g. rods and cone cells in the retina...)." So, check this next item... :) - And... no vertebrates in the Cambrian? Well, from the journal Nature in 2014, a "Lower-Middle Cambrian... primitive fish displays unambiguous vertebrate features: a notochord, a pair of prominent camera-type eyes, paired nasal sacs, possible cranium and arcualia, W-shaped myomeres, and a post-anal tail" Primitive? - Fast-growing juvenile bone tissue, thought to appear in the Cretaceous, has been pushed back 100 million years: "This pushes the origin of fibrolamellar bone in Sauropterygia back from the Cretaceous to the early Middle Triassic..."- Trilobites "advanced" (not the predicted primitive) digestion "525 million" years ago - And there's this, a "530 million year old" fish, "50 million years before the current estimate of when fish evolved" - Mycobacterium tuberculosis 100,000 yr-old MRCA (most recent common ancestor) now 245 million- Fungus long claimed to originate 500M years ago, now found at allegedly 950 Mya (and still biological "the distant past... may have been much more 'modern' than we thought." :) - A rock contained pollen a billion years before plants evolved, according to a 2007 paper describing "remarkably preserved" fossil spores in the French Alps that had undergone high-grade metamorphism - 2.5 billion year old cyanobacteria fossils (made of organic material found in a stromatolite) appear about "200 million years before the [supposed] Great Oxidation Event". - 2.7 billion year old eukaryotes (cells with a nucleus) existed (allegedly) 1 billion years before expected - 3.5 billion year "cell division evidently identical to that of living filamentous prokaryotes." - And even older cyanobacteria! At 220 million years earlier than thought, per Nature's 3.7 billion year old dating of stromatolites! - The universe and life itself (in 2019 with the universe dated a billion, now, no, wait, two billion!, years younger than previously thought, that's not only squeezing biological but also astronomical evolution, with the overall story getting really tight) - Mantis shrimp, with its rudimentary color but advanced UV vision, is allegedly ancient. - Hadrosaur teeth, all 1400 of them, were "more complex than those of cows, horses, and other well-known modern grazers." Professor stunned by the find! (RSR predicts that, by 2030 just to put an end date on it, more fossils will be found from the geologic column that will be more "advanced" as compared to living organisms, just like this hadrosaur and like the allegedly 100M year old hagfish  fossil having more slime glands than living specimens.)  - Trace fossils "exquisitely preserved" of mobile organisms (motility) dated at 2.1 billion years ago, a full 1.5 billion earlier than previously believed - Various multicellular organisms allegedly 2.1 billion years old, show multicellularity 1.5 billion years sooner than long believed   - Pre-sauropod 26,000-pound dinosaur "shows us that even as far back as 200 million years ago, these animals had already become the largest vertebrates to ever walk the Earth." - The Evo-devo squeeze, i.e., evolutionary developmental biology, as with rsr.org/evo-devo-undermining-darwinism. - Extinct Siberian one-horned rhinos coexisted with mankind. - Whale "evolution" is being crushed in the industry-wide "big squeeze". First, geneticist claims whales evolved from hippos but paleontologists say hippos evolved tens of millions of years too late! And what's worse than that is that fossil finds continue to compress the time available for whale evolution. To not violate its own plot, the Darwinist story doesn't start animals evolving back into the sea until the cast includes land animals suitable to undertake the legendary journey. The recent excavation of whale fossils on an island of the Antarctic Peninsula further compresses the already absurdly fast 10 million years to allegedly evolve from the land back to the sea, down to as little as one million years. BioOne in 2016 reported a fossil that is "among the oldest occurrences of basilosaurids worldwide, indicating a rapid radiation and dispersal of this group since at least the early middle Eocene." By this assessment, various techniques produced various published dates. (See the evidence that falsifies the canonical whale evolution story at rsr.org/whales.) * Ancient Hierarchical Insect Society: "Thanks to some well-preserved remains, researchers now believe arthropod social structures have been around longer than anyone ever imagined. The encased specimens of ants and termites recently studied date back [allegedly] 100 million years." Also from the video about "the bubonic plague", the "disease is well known as a Middle Ages mass killer... Traces of very similar bacteria were found on [an allegedly] 20-million-year-old flea trapped in amber." And regarding "Caribbean lizards... Even though they are [allegedly] 20 million years old, the reptiles inside the golden stones were not found to differ from their contemporary counterparts in any significant way. Scientists attribute the rarity [Ha! A rarity or the rule? Check out rsr.org/stasis.] to stable ecological surroundings." * Squeezing and Rewriting Human History: Some squeezing simply makes aspects of the Darwinian story harder to maintain while other squeezing contradicts fundamental claims. So consider the following discoveries, most of which came from about a 12-month period beginning in 2017 which squeeze (and some even falsify) the Out-of-Africa model: - find two teeth and rewrite human history with allegedly 9.7 million-year-old teeth found in northern Europe (and they're like Lucy, but "three times older") - date blue eyes, when humans first sported them, to as recently as 6,000 years ago   - get mummy DNA and rewrite human history with a thousand years of ancient Egyptian mummy DNA contradicting Out-of-Africa and demonstrating Out-of-Babel - find a few footprints and rewrite human history with allegedly 5.7 million-year-old human footprints in Crete - re-date an old skull and rewrite human history with a very human skull dated at 325,000 years old and redated in the Journal of Physical Anthropology at about 260,000 years old and described in the UK's Independent, "A skull found in China [40 years ago] could re-write our entire understanding of human evolution." - date the oldest language in India, Dravidian, with 80 derivatives spoken by 214 million people, which appeared on the subcontinent only about 4,500 years ago, which means that there is no evidence for human language for nearly 99% of the time that humans were living in Asia. (Ha! See rsr.org/origin-of-language for the correct explanation.) - sequence a baby's genome and rewrite human history with a 6-week old girl buried in Alaska allegedly 11,500 years ago challenging the established history of the New World. (The family buried this baby girl just beneath their home like the practice in ancient Mesopotamia, the Hebrews who sojourned in Egypt, and in Çatalhöyük in southern Turkey, one of the world's most ancient settlements.) - or was that 130,000? years ago as the journal Nature rewrites human history with a wild date for New World site - and find a jawbone and rewrite human history with a modern looking yet allegedly 180,000-year-old jawbone from Israel which "may rewrite the early migration story of our species" by about 100,000 years, per the journal Science - re-date a primate and lose yet another "missing link" between "Lucy" and humans, as Homo naledi sheds a couple million years off its age and drops from supposedly two million years old to (still allegedly) about 250,000 years old, far too "young" to be the allegedly missing link - re-analysis of the "best candidate" for the most recent ancestor to human beings, Australopithecus sediba, turns out to be a juvenile Lucy-like ape, as Science magazine reports work presented at the American Association of Physical Anthropologists 2017 annual meeting - find skulls in Morocco and "rewrite human history" admits the journal Nature, falsifying also the "East Africa" part of the canonical story - and from the You Can't Make This Stuff Up file, NPR reports in April 2019, Ancient Bones And Teeth Found In A Philippine Cave May Rewrite Human History. :) - Meanwhile, whereas every new discovery requires the materialists to rewrite human history, no one has had to rewrite Genesis, not even once. Yet, "We're not claiming that the Bible is a science textbook. Not at all. For the textbooks have to be rewritten all the time!"  - And even this from Science: "humans mastered the art of training and controlling dogs thousands of years earlier than previously thought."- RSR's Enyart commented on the Smithsonian's 2019 article on ancient DNA possibly deconstructing old myths...  This Smithsonian article about an ancient DNA paper in Science Advances, or actually, about the misuse of such papers, was itself a misuse. The published research, Ancient DNA sheds light on the genetic origins of early Iron Age Philistines, confirmed Amos 9:7 by documenting the European origin of the biblical Philistines who came from the island of Caphtor/Crete. The mainstream media completely obscured this astounding aspect of the study but the Smithsonian actually stood the paper on its head. [See also rsr.org/archaeology.]* Also Squeezing Darwin's Theory: - Evolution happens so slowly that we can't see it, yet - it happens so fast that millions of mutations get fixed in a blink of geologic time AND: - Observing a million species annually should show us a million years of evolution, but it doesn't, yet - evolution happens so fast that the billions of "intermediary" fossils are missing AND: - Waiting for helpful random mutations to show up explains the slowness of evolution, yet - adaption to changing environments is often immediate, as with Darwin's finches Finches Adapt in 17 Years, Not 2.3 Million: Charles Darwin's finches are claimed to have taken 2,300,000 years to diversify from an initial species blown onto the Galapagos Islands. Yet individuals from a single finch species on a U.S. Bird Reservation in the Pacific were introduced to a group of small islands 300 miles away and in at most 17 years, like Darwin's finches, they had diversified their beaks, related muscles, and behavior to fill various ecological niches. So Darwin's finches could diversify in just 17 years, and after 2.3 million more years, what had they evolved into? Finches! Hear this also at rsr.org/lee-spetner and see Jean Lightner's review of the Grants' 40 Years. AND: - Fossils of modern organisms are found "earlier" and "earlier" in the geologic column, and - the "oldest" organisms are increasingly found to have anatomical, proteinaceous, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic sophistication and similarity to "modern" organisms AND: - Small populations are in danger of extinction (yet they're needed to fix mutations), whereas - large populations make it impossible for a mutation to become standard AND: - Mutations that express changes too late in an organism's development can't effect its fundamental body plan, and - mutations expressed too early in an organism's development are fatal (hence among the Enyart sayings, "Like evolving a vital organ, most major hurdles for evolutionary theory are extinction-level events.") AND: - To evolve flight, you'd get bad legs - long before you'd get good wings AND: - Most major evolutionary hurdles appear to be extinction-level events- yet somehow even *vital* organs evolve (for many species, that includes reproductive organs, skin, brain, heart, circulatory system, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, lungs -- which are only a part of the complex respiration system) AND: - Natural selection of randomly taller, swifter, etc., fish, mammals, etc. explains evolution yet - development of microscopic molecular machines, feedback mechanisms, etc., which power biology would be oblivous to what's happening in Darwin's macro environment of the entire organism AND: - Neo-Darwinism suggests genetic mutation as the engine of evolution yet - the there is not even a hypothesis for modifying the vast non-genetic information in every living cell including the sugar code, electrical code, the spatial (geometric) code, and the epigenetic code AND: - Constant appeals to "convergent" evolution (repeatedly arising vision, echolocation, warm-bloodedness, etc.) - undermine most Darwinian anatomical classification especially those based on trivialities like odd or even-toed ungulates, etc. AND: - Claims that given a single species arising by abiogenesis, then - Darwinism can explain the diversification of life, ignores the science of ecology and the (often redundant) biological services that species rely upon AND: - humans' vastly superior intelligence indicates, as bragged about for decades by Darwinists, that ape hominids should have the greatest animal intelligence, except that - many so-called "primitive" creatures and those far distant on Darwin's tee of life, exhibit extraordinary rsr.org/animal-intelligence even to processing stimuli that some groups of apes cannot AND: - Claims that the tree of life emerges from a single (or a few) common ancestors - conflict with the discoveries of multiple genetic codes and of thousands of orphan genes that have no similarity (homology) to any other known genes AND (as in the New Scientist cover story, "Darwin Was Wrong about the tree of life", etc.): - DNA sequences have contradicted anatomy-based ancestry claims - Fossil-based ancestry claims have been contradicted by RNA claims - DNA-based ancestry claims have been contradicted by anatomy claims - Protein-based ancestry claims have been contradicted by fossil claims. - And the reverse problem compared to a squeeze. Like finding the largest mall in America built to house just a kid's lemonade stand, see rsr.org/200 for the astounding lack of genetic diversity in humans, plants, and animals, so much so that it could all be accounted for in just about 200 generations! - The multiplied things that evolved multiple times - Etc. * List of Ways Darwinists Invent their Tree of Life, aka Pop Goes the Weasle – Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Evolutionists change their selection of what evidence they use to show 'lineage', from DNA to fossils to genes to body plans to teeth to many specific anatomical features to proteins to behavior to developmental similarities to habitat to RNA, etc. and to a combination of such. Darwinism is an entire endeavor based on selection bias, a kind of logical fallacy. By anti-science they arbitrarily select evidence that best matches whichever evolutionary story is currently preferred." -Bob E. The methodology used to create the family tree edifice to show evolutionary relationships classifies the descent of organisms based on such attributes as odd-toed and even-toed ungulates. Really? If something as wildly sophisticated as vision allegedly evolved multiple times (a dozen or more), then for cryin' out loud, why couldn't something as relatively simple as odd or even toes repeatedly evolve? How about dinosaur's evolving eggs with hard shells? Turns out that "hard-shelled eggs evolved at least three times independently in dinosaurs" (Nature, 2020). However, whether a genus has an odd or even number of toes, and similar distinctions, form the basis for the 150-year-old Darwinist methodology. Yet its leading proponents still haven't acknowledged that their tree building is arbitrary and invalid. Darwin's tree recently fell anyway, and regardless, it has been known to be even theoretically invalid all these many decades. Consider also bipedalism? In their false paradigm, couldn't that evolve twice? How about vertebrate and non-vertebrates, for that matter, evolving multiple times? Etc., etc., etc. Darwinists determine evolutionary family-tree taxonomic relationships based on numbers of toes, when desired, or on hips (distinguishing, for example, dinosaur orders, until they didn't) or limb bones, or feathers, or genes, or fossil sequence, or neck bone, or..., or..., or... Etc. So the platypus, for example, can be described as evolving from pretty much whatever story would be in vogue at the moment...   * "Ancient" Protein as Advanced as Modern Protein: A book review in the journal Science states, "the major conclusion is reached that 'analyses made of the oldest fossils thus far studied do not suggest that their [allegedly 145-million year-old] proteins were chemically any simpler than those now being produced.'" 1972, Biochemistry of Animal Fossils, p. 125 * "Ancient" Lampreys Just Modern Lampreys with Decomposed Brain and Mouth Parts: Ha! Researches spent half-a-year documenting how fish decay. RSR is so glad they did! One of the lessons learned? "[C]ertain parts of the brain and the mouth that distinguish the animals from earlier relatives begin a rapid decay within 24 hours..." :) * 140-million Year Old Spider Web: The BBC and National Geographic report on a 140-million year old spider web in amber which, as young-earth creationists expect, shows threads that resemble silk spun by modern spiders. Evolutionary scientists on the otherhand express surprise "that spider webs have stayed the same for 140 million years." And see the BBC. * Highly-Credentialed Though Non-Paleontologist on Flowers: Dr. Harry Levin who spent the last 15 years of a brilliant career researching paleontology presents much evidence that flowering plants had to originate not 150 million years ago but more than 300 million years ago. (To convert that to an actual historical timeframe, the evidence indicates flowers must have existed prior to the time that the strata, which is popularly dated to 300 mya, actually formed.) * Rampant Convergence: Ubiquitous appeals to "convergent" evolution (vision, echolocation, warm-bloodedness, icthyosaur/dolphin anatomy, etc.), all allegedly evolving multiple times, undermines anatomical classification based on trivialities like odd or even-toed ungulates, etc. * Astronomy's Big Evolution Squeeze: - Universe a billion, wait, two billion, years younger than thought   (so now it has to evolve even more impossibly rapidly) - Sun's evolution squeezes biological evolution - Galaxies evolving too quickly - Dust evolving too quickly - Black holes evolving too quickly - Clusters of galaxies evolving too quickly. * The Sun's Evolution Squeezes Life's Evolution: The earlier evolutionists claim that life began on Earth, the more trouble they have with astrophysicists. Why? They claim that a few billion years ago the Sun would have been far more unstable and cooler. The journal Nature reports that the Faint young Sun paradox remains for the "Sun was fainter when the Earth was young, but the climate was generally at least as warm as today". Further, our star would shoot out radioactive waves many of which being violent enough to blow out Earth's atmosphere into space, leaving Earth dead and dry like Mars without an atmosphere. And ignoring the fact that powerful computer simulators cannot validate the nebula theory of star formation, if the Sun had formed from a condensing gas cloud, a billion years later it still would have been emitting far less energy, even 30% less, than it does today. Forget about the claimed one-degree increase in the planet's temperature from man-made global warming, back when Darwinists imagine life arose, by this just-so story of life spontaneously generating in a warm pond somewhere (which itself is impossible), the Earth would have been an ice ball, with an average temperature of four degrees Fahrenheit below freezing! See also CMI's video download The Young Sun. * Zircons Freeze in Molten Eon Squeezing Earth's Evolution? Zircons "dated" 4 to 4.4 billion years old would have had to freeze (form) when the Earth allegedly was in its Hadean (Hades) Eon and still molten. Geophysicist Frank Stacey (Cambridge fellow, etc.) has suggested they may have formed above ocean trenches where it would be coolest. One problem is that even further squeezes the theory of plate tectonics requiring it to operate two billion years before otherwise claimed. A second problem (for these zircons and the plate tectonics theory itself) is that ancient trenches (now filled with sediments; others raised up above sea level; etc.) have never been found. A third problem is that these zircons contain low isotope ratios of carbon-13 to carbon-12 which evolutionists may try to explain as evidence for life existing even a half-billion years before they otherwise claim. For more about this (and to understand how these zircons actually did form) just click and then search (ctrl-f) for: zircon character. * Evolution Squeezes Life to Evolve with Super Radioactivity: Radioactivity today breaks chromosomes and produces neutral, harmful, and fatal birth defects. Dr. Walt Brown reports that, "A 160-pound person experiences 2,500 carbon-14 disintegrations each second", with about 10 disintergrations per second in our DNA. Worse for evolutionists is that, "Potassium-40 is the most abundant radioactive substance in... every living thing." Yet the percentage of Potassium that was radioactive in the past would have been far in excess of its percent today. (All this is somewhat akin to screws in complex machines changing into nails.) So life would have had to arise from inanimate matter (an impossibility of course) when it would have been far more radioactive than today. * Evolution of Uranium Squeezed by Contrasting Constraints: Uranium's two most abundant isotopes have a highly predictable ratio with 235U/238U equaling 0.007257 with a standard deviation of only 0.000017. Big bang advocates claim that these isotopes formed in distant stellar cataclysms. Yet that these isotopes somehow collected in innumerable small ore bodies in a fixed ratio is absurd. The impossibility of the "big bang" explanation of the uniformity of the uranium ratio (rsr.org/bb#ratio) simultaneously contrasts in the most shocking way with its opposite impossibility of the missing uniform distribution of radioactivity (see rsr.org/bb#distribution) with 90% of Earth's radioactivity in the Earth's crust, actually, the continental crust, and even at that, preferentially near granite! A stellar-cataclysmic explanation within the big bang paradigm for the origin of uranium is severely squeezed into being falsified by these contrasting constraints. * Remarkable Sponges? Yes, But For What Reason? Study co-author Dr. Kenneth S. Kosik, the Harriman Professor of Neuroscience at UC Santa Barbara said, "Remarkably, the sponge genome now reveals that, along the way toward the emergence of animals, genes for an entire network of many specialized cells evolved and laid the basis for the core gene logic of organisms that no longer functioned as single cells." And then there's this: these simplest of creatures have manufacturing capabilities that far exceed our own, as Degnan says, "Sponges produce an amazing array of chemicals of direct interest to the pharmaceutical industry. They also biofabricate silica fibers directly from seawater in an environmentally benign manner, which is of great interest in communications [i.e., fiber optics]. With the genome in hand, we can decipher the methods used by these simple animals to produce materials that far exceed our current engineering and chemistry capabilities." Kangaroo Flashback: From our RSR Darwin's Other Shoe program: The director of Australia's Kangaroo Genomics Centre, Jenny Graves, that "There [are] great chunks of the human genome… sitting right there in the kangaroo genome." And the 20,000 genes in the kangaroo (roughly the same number as in humans) are "largely the same" as in people, and Graves adds, "a lot of them are in the same order!" CMI's Creation editors add that "unlike chimps, kangaroos are not supposed to be our 'close relatives.'" And "Organisms as diverse as leeches and lawyers are 'built' using the same developmental genes." So Darwinists were wrong to use that kind of genetic similarity as evidence of a developmental pathway from apes to humans. Hibernating Turtles: Question to the evolutionist: What happened to the first turtles that fell asleep hibernating underwater? SHOW UPDATE Of Mice and Men: Whereas evolutionists used a very superficial claim of chimpanzee and human genetic similarity as evidence of a close relationship, mice and men are pretty close also. From the Human Genome Project, How closely related are mice and humans?, "Mice and humans (indeed, most or all mammals including dogs, cats, rabbits, monkeys, and apes) have roughly the same number of nucleotides in their genomes -- about 3 billion base pairs. This comparable DNA content implies that all mammals [RSR: like roundworms :)] contain more or less the same number of genes, and indeed our work and the work of many others have provided evidence to confirm that notion. I know of only a few cases in which no mouse counterpart can be found for a particular human gene, and for the most part we see essentially a one-to-one correspondence between genes in the two species." * Related RSR Reports: See our reports on the fascinating DNA sequencing results from roundworms and the chimpanzee's Y chromosome! * Genetic Bottleneck, etc: Here's an excerpt from rsr.org/why-was-canaan-cursed... A prediction about the worldwide distribution of human genetic sequencing (see below) is an outgrowth of the Bible study at that same link (aka rsr.org/canaan), in that scientists will discover a genetic pattern resulting from not three but four sons of Noah's wife. Relevant information comes also from mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) which is not part of any of our 46 chromosomes but resides outside of the nucleus. Consider first some genetic information about Jews and Arabs, Jewish priests, Eve, and Noah. Jews and Arabs Biblical Ancestry: Dr. Jonathan Sarfati quotes the director of the Human Genetics Program at New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Harry Ostrer, who in 2000 said: Jews and Arabs are all really children of Abraham … And all have preserved their Middle Eastern genetic roots over 4,000 years. This familiar pattern, of the latest science corroborating biblical history, continues in Dr. Sarfati's article, Genesis correctly predicts Y-Chromosome pattern: Jews and Arabs shown to be descendants of one man. Jewish Priests Share Genetic Marker: The journal Nature in its scientific correspondence published, Y Chromosomes of Jewish Priests, by scie

Are you prepared to navigate the fine line between ambition and experience in the world of real estate investing?In this episode, Yonah hosts Alix Kogan, founder of Ashland Capital, for a deep dive into the realities of real estate investing. Alix shares his journey from teaching to building a successful real estate and lending business, emphasizing the importance of due diligence, calculated risk-taking, and the lessons learned from two decades of market experience. The conversation explores the rise of private credit funds, the challenges posed by interest rates, and the value of staying disciplined in a volatile market. [00:01 - 06:19] Mindset vs. Mastery: The Real Estate DilemmaChallenges with newcomers cutting corners in syndicationThe pitfalls of relying solely on mindset without experienceInsights on being a good steward of investor capital[06:20 - 12:23] From Building Homes to Managing MillionsAlix's early ventures in high-end design and speculative projectsTransitioning from small assets to managing large portfoliosLessons from selling a construction business and focusing on scalable investments[12:24 - 18:40] Strategizing Through Market ShiftsWhy Ashland Capital paused acquisitions during uncertain market conditionsThe advantages of waiting for pricing and cap rate adjustmentsAdapting to investor needs with private credit funds[18:41 - 24:49] The Rise of Private Credit FundsLending opportunities across fix-and-flips, preferred equity, and small business creditBenefits of quick execution and securitized loansBalancing risk and reward with diversified lending strategies[24:50 - 30:33] A Healthier Market Ahead?The evolving landscape of real estate transactions and syndicationsWhy discipline and specialization outperform diversification in uncertain timesPredictions for market stabilization and future opportunitiesConnect with Alix:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alix-kogan-54113812/LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:"Too many people think mindset alone is enough, but experience and education are what truly sustain long-term success." – Alix Kogan"Real estate doesn't have to be in your backyard—it's about managing assets effectively, no matter the location." – Alix KoganSupport the show

In this episode, Ruslan Kogan, founder and CEO of Kogan.com, dives into his journey from selling electronics out of his parents' garage to building one of Australia's most successful e-commerce brands. Ruslan shares key insights on identifying market gaps, the importance of customer focus, and how he scaled Kogan.com by challenging traditional retail norms. He also discusses the power of data-driven decision-making, his early struggles with capital, and the lessons learned from rapidly scaling a business. Listen to Nathan & Ruslan discuss: - The early days of Kogan.com and starting a business from scratch - Identifying market gaps and leveraging customer insights - The role of data in guiding business decisions and scaling - Strategies for building a customer-first brand in e-commerce - Lessons on resilience and navigating challenges as an entrepreneur - Strategic growth and Kogan.com's approach to expanding product offerings And much more entreprenurial advice... Click here to start your business for $1. You'll get all-access foundr+, where you'll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook X LinkedIn Magazine