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Over the past few years, hundreds of rugby players have launched class-action lawsuits against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of failing to do enough to protect players from head injuries. They say that repeated blows to the head, sustained through years of playing rugby, or other sports, have caused neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, motor neurone and Parkinson's diseases. But can scientific evidence prove a link between contact sports and these brain conditions? Alix Popham, a Welsh former professional rugby player, tells his story of head injuries on the pitch and his desired outcomes from the lawsuits. Plus, Lauren Pulling, who runs the Drake Foundation, explains the current state of neuroscientific research and what further studies are needed to investigate the connection. Alok Jha hosts with Natasha Loder, The Economist's health editor, and Georgia Banjo, our Britain correspondent. For full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the past few years, hundreds of rugby players have launched class-action lawsuits against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of failing to do enough to protect players from head injuries. They say that repeated blows to the head, sustained through years of playing rugby, or other sports, have caused neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, motor neurone and Parkinson's diseases. But can scientific evidence prove a link between contact sports and these brain conditions? Alix Popham, a Welsh former professional rugby player, tells his story of head injuries on the pitch and his desired outcomes from the lawsuits. Plus, Lauren Pulling, who runs the Drake Foundation, explains the current state of neuroscientific research and what further studies are needed to investigate the connection. Alok Jha hosts with Natasha Loder, The Economist's health editor, and Georgia Banjo, our Britain correspondent. For full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete makes light work of episode #46 as he takes Ryan on a tour of all things 'light' in Slovenia during the 1970s. Featuring wine, cakes, punk rock, clowns and, of course.. communist industrial design! Welcome to History Happened Everywhere! Thanks: Gregor (from Reddit) Pete's Mum Links: Star Wars Ewok Song (Yub Nub) (Link) National Anthem (Link) Star Wars - The Force Suite (Theme) (Link) Star Wars Cantina (Link) Traditional Slovak Music Instruments (Link) Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech - 1946 (Link) Recipe for Bled Cream Cake (link) Kekec, the movie (Link) Iskra Minirama - the seventies TV (Link) Pankrti - Slovenian punks (Link) Begnagrad - avant garde accordian (Link) Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast
Just before the summer sun sets on the Thames, I found myself traveling to one of London’s many looming skyscrapers to hear the tale of one Saadia Bhatty. A one-time aspiring International Relations professional turned lawyer with the Gide Loyrette Nouel law firm in #London. Saadia tells a tale about earning her stripes as a lawyer, while simultaneously advocating and championing causes that close to her heart. Greater awareness of the burgeoning talent pool in Pakistan and the need for greater gender #diversity in the world of international #ADR. FootnotesArbitral WomenYoung ICCAYoung Arbitration Group at CIICA https://ciica.org/yag-global-advisory-board/;Investment Case: Victor Pey Casado and President Allende Foundation v. Republic of Chile, ICSID Case No. ARB/98/2 (Link)CONTACT for questions, comments and suggestions:TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com FOLLOW US on LinkedIn
Conversation with Morgan Fox, Director of Communications from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). The MPP supports multiple legalization efforts and lobbying across different states. Wayne and Morgan discuss what new states are coming online, where they are at in the process, what states are changing their marijuana program and what legalization efforts look promising on the horizon. Full of useful information and insights you can use to align your business to make the most of the new opportunities being created. We also cover what federal legalization could look like if or when it occurs. ACTION ITEM (use this LINK): Contact your lawmakers at the federal level and communicate support to continue the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer (formally known as Rohrabacher-Farr) Amendment to protect medical marijuana businesses from a Department of Justice crack down. LINK to our website for Newsletter signup and our new eBook “8 KEYS to Launch a Successful Cannabis Edible Business”.
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, Star Wars nEU! Episode VII, ComiXology gets fans mad, and Zack Snyder is directing the Justice League movie! All this, plus Hacktivist, Dream Police, Red Run, and Garfield! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Zach Snyder officially announced as director for Justice League movie LINK ComiXology removes in app purchases LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN Dream Police #1 Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Sid Kotian Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Dream Police Detectives Joe Thursday and Frank Stanford have been partners for as long as they can remember, patrolling the alternate universe of dreams, nightmares, and the great void beyond, an alternate but very real dimension of changelings, echoes, wisps, ethers, and nightwalkers, those who died in their sleep and wander the dreamscape forever. They’ve seen it all. But when Frank steps away and disappears…and the woman who returns says she’s Joe’s partner, that she’s always been Joe’s partner…he begins a journey into the unknown that will shake the dreaming down to its very foundations. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW Hacktivist #4 (W) Alyssa Milano & Various (A) Marcus To, David Cutler (CA) Marcus To Reeling from tragedy, Ed has to orchestrate the most elaborate and far-reaching hack so far in order to right the wrongs he has brought to Sirine's doorstep in Tunisia. However, if his message is to reach the entire world under the eagle eye of Agent Ori and the CIA, he will need the help of an old friend. In this gripping conclusion to Alyssa Milano's four-part series, will Nate and Ed come together in order to save each other and change the world? [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO Red Run Alterna Comics Writer: Brandon Barrows [rating:4/5] ZACH ZACH Garfield: Pet Force 2014 Special Writer: Scott Nickel Artists: Gary Barker & George Lane III A mission in outer space leads Pet Force to encounter versions of the team from across the galaxy, while their oldest foes prepare a special welcome for them once they return to Planet Dorkon… [rating:2/5] GEORGE The 7th Sword Writer: John Raffo Artist: Nelson Blake II Publisher: Darby Pop/IDW Publishing Price: $3.99 Major Spoilers Poll of the Week This week, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie arrives in theaters, and though it is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the interest level for the movie appears to be high… right? At the other end of the summer, Guardians of the Galaxy arrives in theaters, and generally, people seem confused about the concept and how it does fit into the MCU. http://majorspoilers.com/2014/04/29/major-spoilers-poll-of-the-week-amazing-spider-man-2-vs-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Star Wars Expanded Universe Gone LINK Star Wars Episode 7 Cast Announced LINK First Novels from nEU announced LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this episode of Critical Hit, A Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons Podcast: The battle in market place heats up, and forces the party to look deep inside themselves. Visit Major Spoilers (www.majorspoilers.com) for move by move images from this episode (LINK) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.Critical Hit #190: Snail Rock Island
In this episode of Critical Hit, A Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons Podcast: The battle in market place heats up, and forces the party to look deep inside themselves. Visit Major Spoilers (www.majorspoilers.com) for move by move images from this episode (LINK) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.Critical Hit #190: Snail Rock Island
In this episode of Critical Hit, A Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons Podcast: A simple stroll after dinner finds the party encountering old foes. Visit Major Spoilers (www.majorspoilers.com) for move by move images from this episode (LINK) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.Critical Hit #190: Snail Rock Island
In this episode of Critical Hit, A Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons Podcast: A simple stroll after dinner finds the party encountering old foes. Visit Major Spoilers (www.majorspoilers.com) for move by move images from this episode (LINK) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.Critical Hit #190: Snail Rock Island
Top Five Time Travel Stories Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, Billy Pilgrim, Peggy Sue, Kris Kristofferson, and Marty McFly have all experienced time travel. But where do they fall on our top five this week? Will Distant Sound of Thunder, Army of Darkness, and Booster Gold make the list? Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Top Five Time Travel Stories Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, Billy Pilgrim, Peggy Sue, Kris Kristofferson, and Marty McFly have all experienced time travel. But where do they fall on our top five this week? Will Distant Sound of Thunder, Army of Darkness, and Booster Gold make the list? Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Top Five Things That Tell Us We're Living in the Future! Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, people movers, targeted ads, iPads, and terabytes appear on the list, but what else will make it on the Top Five list, and what will be left off? Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Top Five Things That Tell Us We're Living in the Future! Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, people movers, targeted ads, iPads, and terabytes appear on the list, but what else will make it on the Top Five list, and what will be left off? Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Top Five: Martial Arts Movies Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Top Five: Martial Arts Movies Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. Want to tell us your Top Five? Head over to the website and post a comment. LINK Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.