Podcasts about Lucien

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover book 4 in Sarah J. Maas' beloved ACOTAR series, "A Court of Silver Flames." While Nesta may not be their favorite SJM heroine, Cassian is one of their favorite bat boys, and they all agree that Nessian got the much-deserved spicy payoff their  slow-burn romance was building toward. So hold on to your headphones - or headboards - and listen now! Use our special link https://zen.ai/btmm12 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!

The 966 Episode 85! The 966 hosts speak with Norah Ortiz, founder of the first authentic Mexican restaurant in Riyadh, Don Reuben's, which is located in the Diplomatic Quarter. Ortiz tells us her story as an American born in San Diego to Mexican parents and her journey to owning and operating the first authentic Mexican restaurant in a city increasingly becoming a hot spot for foodies. Before that discussion, the hosts talk about Richard's One Big Thing: a growing Captagon crisis in the Middle East and Syria's fall into becoming a narco state. Lucien's One Big Thing is Lionel Messi's long relationship with Saudi Arabia as rumors and reports swirl that he might be heading to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Hilal. The hosts then conclude as always with Yallah! 6 top storylines to keep you up to date heading into the weekend. 9:11 - Richard's one big thing is a growing Captagon crisis in the Middle East and Syria's fall into becoming a narco state. Captagon is a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant, fenethylline and has become the center of an increasing number of drug busts across the Middle East. The vast majority of global captagon production occurs in Syria, with the Gulf region being its primary destination.24:24 - MESSI TO SAUDI? Lucien's one big thing is what is dominating the headlines this week for the Kingdom. There are reports now, not just rumors, that it's going to happen… Messi to Saudi Arabia and probably to Al Hilal. Messi was officially unveiled as a brand ambassador for the Saudi Tourism Authority last year, and rumors swirled about him playing in Saudi Arabia eventually. Lucien provides a timeline of Messi's experiences and relationship with Saudi Arabia and some thoughts on what this might mean for the Saudi Professional League. 40:10 - Riyadh-based restaurateur Norah Ortiz, who is founder of the popular authentic Mexican restaurant Don Reuben's, located in the diplomatic quarter. Don Reuben's is the first authentic taco shop in the Kingdom and recently won the “highly commended” Riyadh Time out awards for best Latin American restaurant in the capital city. Ortiz tells us her story as an American born in San Diego to Mexican parents and her journey to owning and operating the first authentic Mexican restaurant in a city increasingly becoming a hot spot for foodies.1:08:44 - Yallah!MENA startups Raised $7 Million in April 2023, a 93 Percent Decline Year-on-Year – WAMDA ReportIn April 2023, startups based in the Middle East and North Africa raised roughly $7 million, a drop of 97 per cent compared to March 2023 and a 99 per cent drop compared to April 2022, according to a report in Wamda, which we shared on SUSTG.com today. Banker Pay Surges For Those Willing to Work in Saudi ArabiaAccording to Bloomberg, banking jobs remain plentiful and salaries are surging in one unexpected corner of the world: Saudi Arabia.Aramco In Talks With Sinopec and Total on $10 Billion Saudi Gas DealAccording to Bloomberg, Sinopec and TotalEnergies SE are among companies holding talks to invest in the Jafurah development in Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the matter, as the kingdom seeks to exploit one of the world's largest untapped gas fields.Saudi economy edging closer to reducing dependence on oil, IMF official saysAccording to Reuters, Government-led reforms and the growth of private investment in new sectors will help support non-oil economic growth in Saudi Arabia amid an expected sharp slowdown in overall growth this year, a senior IMF official said.Asset Management Firm Tiger Global, Visa Invest in UAE Fintech Company Tarabut Gateway for Saudi Expansion – ReportPayments giant Visa Inc. has made its first open banking investment in the Middle East, joining Tiger Global Management in backing UAE-based fintech firm Tarabut Gateway's latest fundraising which outlines an expansion to Saudi Arabia, according to Bloomberg.Middle East Set to Outpace Other Regions in Growth of Travel Demand: RategainThe Middle East region is expected to outpace all other travel markets in its rate of recovery for travel demand in the April-June quarter, according to India-headquartered travel technology firm Rategain.

Happy anniversary to all of us! Thank you for six years of cupcakes; you are the cupcakes I find on difficult days. I hope I have given you some.Show notes: In which Carla and Princess Jones Curtis from the Bye, Pumkin Podcast talk about being mysteriously early readers, the effect V. C. Andrews had on (mostly) the women of their generation, Paperbacks From Hell, Stephen King, how Carla's earliest reading habits explain a lot, and how Judy Blume is still, well, perfect.Sources:All of the books discussed will be listed in the Substack, Patreon, and on the website after I catalog them all. Here's Paperbacks From Hell by Carla's buddy, Grady Hendrix. https://bookshop.org/a/6560/9781594749810 Grady, if you know which Zebra book (it had to be Zebra) was about the evil child named Lucien, let me know. I have to reread it.To join a FrizzLit book club/class: https://www.frizzlit.com/bookclubs Giovanni's Room, by James Baldwin class: starts June 6th, 2023 https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/132496771/quarantine-book-club-giovannis-room-by-james-baldwinBye, Pumkin Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bye-Pumkin-Podcast/B08K565345There Might Be Cupcakes on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22815734/episodes https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22815734/How to Support Cupcakes:Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Care/Of Vitamins: https://takecareof.com/invites/chr4bw Substack: http://theremightbecupcakes.substack.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theremightbecupcakes and please visit my lovely sponsors that share their ads on my episodes.Where to Find Cupcakes:Substack: http://theremightbecupcakes.substack.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theremightbecupcakesFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theremightbecupcakesInstagram: @theremightbecupcakes and @carlahauntedReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theremightbecupcakes * r/theremightbecupcakesGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/804047-there-might-be-cupcakes-podcast-group Contact: carla@theremightbecupcakes.com Complete list of ways to listen to the podcast on the sidebar at http://theremightbecupcakes.com

In Episode 84, The 966 speaks with Faisal Durrani, partner and head of Middle East research for the global real estate company Knight Frank. Mr. Durrani shares some of the highlights and key information from Knight Frank's recently-released 2023 report on real estate in Saudi Arabia, The Saudi Report 2023, a publication which touches on many subjects beyond real estate, including hotels and tourism, travel preferences for Saudis domestically, and so much more. Before the conversation, the hosts discuss the situation in Sudan and Saudi Arabia's role in assisting other nations in getting its civilians out of harms way in the country, how a Saudi company became ensnared in the politics of the Western US water crisis, and much more. 4:01 - Richard's one big thing is Saudi Arabia's assistance in getting civilians out of harms way in the war-torn country. Sudan is just across the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia, and both nations share a long border with that pivotal trade route, raising the stakes for the Kingdom as yet another nation in its neighborhood is threatened with instability. Sudan has a 530-mile (853 km) coastline bordering the Red Sea, and that waterway's maximum width is 190 miles. There are fears that the fighting could further fragment the country, worsen political turbulence and draw in neighboring states. Saudi Arabia received praise from U.S. President Joe Biden for its work and hospitality in rescuing civilians from harm's way. 12:04 - Lucien's one big thing is the water crisis in the American west, and how it has ensnared a Saudi company, Fondomonte, a subsidiary of Almarai, the Kingdom's largest big agricultural company. Saudi Arabia's own water conservation has lead Saudi Arabia to explore farming and agriculture opportunities abroad, both in wheat and other imports from places like Ukraine and in Africa, and in agricultural enterprises abroad, including in the United States. Fondomonte in Arizona farms alfalfa to feed cows for dairy products in the Kingdom. Fondomonte had permitting applications into the state for drilling the wells but those were denied ceremoniously by the state's attorney general, Kris Mayes, who used the opportunity to make an example of Saudi Arabia's farms in Arizona and the need for water to be used by locals. The permits were denied after Hays raised objections in early April to state agencies about discrepancies in application paperwork, including listing different landowners and conflicting information about whether the wells were new or replacements,” azcentral.com reports. Valued at $14.3 billion, the Almarai Company – which owns about 10,000 acres of farmland in Arizona under its subsidiary, Fondomonte – is one of the biggest players in the Middle East's dairy supply. The company also owns about 3,500 acres in agriculture-heavy Southern California, according to public land records, where they use Colorado River water to irrigate crops.26:28 - The 966 speaks with Faisal Durrani, partner and head of Middle East research for the global real estate company Knight Frank. Mr. Durrani shares some of the highlights and key information from Knight Frank's recently-released 2023 report on real estate in Saudi Arabia, The Saudi Report 2023, a publication which touches on many subjects beyond real estate, including hotels and tourism, travel preferences for Saudis domestically, and so much more. 1:12:07 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed on all things Saudi headed into the weekend. World Military Spending Rises to Record as Insecurity SwellsDefense expenditure increased by 3.7% in real terms to reach a record high of $2.24 trillion in 2022, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, SIPRI, said on Monday. About half the annual increase was due to Ukraine's ballooning military budget, according to data for the eastern European country that excludes foreign aid. Arms budgets are expanding across Europe in response to Russia's aggression at the same time as tensions in East Asia are prompting larger outlays in that part of the world. In another sign of how the world is sliding back into a situation last seen during the Cold War, military expenditure in central and western European countries exceeded the 1989 level for the first time.Saudi Arabia Advances 17 Ranks in World Bank's Logistics Performance IndexSaudi Arabia, which came in at 38, was ranked 55 in the 2018 report, and has seen its stock as a global logistics hub rise as it formulates plans for as many as 60 logistics hubs around the Kingdom, and contemplates wholesale upgrades of existing ports, as well as a number of greenfield facilities. Identical rankings to Saudi Arabia were achieved by India, Lithuania, Portugal and Turkey, also all ranked 38-equal, with identical overall LPI scores of 3.4. The rankings were topped by Singapore, with a score of 4.2, with Finland coming second, also on 4.2 and Denmark third, with 4.1Saudis constitute 82.2% of workforce in financial and insurance activitiesReflecting the success of localization efforts, Saudis constituted 82.2 percent of the number of workers in the financial and insurance sectors in 2022.  Saudi citizens who are working in financial and insurance activities reached 75,001, while foreigners totaled only 16,290 or 17.8 percent, bringing the total number of workers to 91,291 last year.  Male workers made up 93 percent of the workforce in financial and insurance activities – reaching 71,648 workers in 2022, while the number of females working in these activities hit 19,643, according to Al-Eqtisadiyah. Saudi Public Investment Fund ranks 5th with worth $620bnThe ranking of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has improved from sixth to fifth place among the largest sovereign funds in the world for the first time, with assets valued at SR2.3 trillion ($620 billion). The fund's share of the world's sovereign wealth has increased to 6.2%, up from 5.9%, according to Arab News.Unemployment in Saudi Arabia Reaches Record Low with Women Driving the Change — Jadwa InvestmentThe unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia dropped to 8 percent at the end of 2022, down from 11 percent in 2021, with women driving that positive change, according to a recently-released report from Jadwa Investment, citing the General Authority for Statistics' (GaStat) latest labor market release.Female unemployment was down to 15.4 percent in 2022 versus 22.5 percent in the previous year.Saudi Arabia is building more hotels than UAE for the first timeAccording to a report in Hotelier Middle East, the UAE is no longer the regional leader when it comes to building hotels. "According to STR, Saudi Arabia has almost double the number of hotel rooms being built than the UAE. Saudi sits behind only China and the US globally in terms of the number of hotel rooms currently being built."

How do objects become contested in settings characterized by (violent) conflict? Why are some things contested by religious actors? How do religious actors mobilize things in conflict situations, and how are conflict and violence experienced by religious groups? Lucien van Liere and Erik Meinema's book Material Perspectives on Religion, Conflict, and Violence: Things of Conflict (Brill, 2022) explores relations between materiality, religion, and violence by drawing upon two fields of scholarship that have rarely engaged with one another: research on religion and (violent) conflict and the material turn within religious studies. This way, this volume sets the stage for the development of new conceptual and methodological directions in the study of religion-related violent conflict that takes materiality seriously. Tiatemsu Longkumer is a Ph.D. Student working on ‘Anthropology of Religion' at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong: India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How do objects become contested in settings characterized by (violent) conflict? Why are some things contested by religious actors? How do religious actors mobilize things in conflict situations, and how are conflict and violence experienced by religious groups? Lucien van Liere and Erik Meinema's book Material Perspectives on Religion, Conflict, and Violence: Things of Conflict (Brill, 2022) explores relations between materiality, religion, and violence by drawing upon two fields of scholarship that have rarely engaged with one another: research on religion and (violent) conflict and the material turn within religious studies. This way, this volume sets the stage for the development of new conceptual and methodological directions in the study of religion-related violent conflict that takes materiality seriously. Tiatemsu Longkumer is a Ph.D. Student working on ‘Anthropology of Religion' at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong: India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Judy Blume forever!! A rallying cry and also the name of an incredible doc we need you to watch. And, let's talk Thingies with Sue Chan, a tastemaker's tastemaker—if you'll allow it—who has all the event-hosting and condiment intel you need over at Care of Chan.   Plz watch the documentary Judy Blume Forever! And dig into Forever…, and Wifey with us?    For all your *entertaining needs*, check out Sue's site Care of Chan, which launches Thurs., April 27, with guides, interviews, and essays from chefs, florists, and producers to help us all feel more confident and comfortable with any sort of event-hosting we're taking on.   Sue's Thingies include condiments from The Japanese Pantry (specifically togarashi—also love us some Cabi and The Mala Market!), dried fruits from Yun Hai, masa from Masienda (their La Chicharra bowls, too), produce from Cookbook Los Angeles and the Hollywood Farmers' Market, a donabe from Toiro Kitchen, and custom stationery from Pettinaroli in Milan (for more gifting: Flamingo Estate). Some of her favorite restaurants for booking a six-top in NYC are Odeon, Omen Azen, and Lucien.    Share your Thingies with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! For more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Turn to Shopify, the trustiest ecomm platform around, and get a free 14-day trial with our link. Drink water like never before thanks to air up. Get the best of both worlds,  tasty flavors, and all the benefits of water today at https://airup.link/3Mhd7M7. Use code ATHINGORTWO for 15% off your purchase. Listen to Bad on Paper—if you like this podcast, you'll like that one. YAY. Produced by Dear Media

How do objects become contested in settings characterized by (violent) conflict? Why are some things contested by religious actors? How do religious actors mobilize things in conflict situations, and how are conflict and violence experienced by religious groups? Lucien van Liere and Erik Meinema's book Material Perspectives on Religion, Conflict, and Violence: Things of Conflict (Brill, 2022) explores relations between materiality, religion, and violence by drawing upon two fields of scholarship that have rarely engaged with one another: research on religion and (violent) conflict and the material turn within religious studies. This way, this volume sets the stage for the development of new conceptual and methodological directions in the study of religion-related violent conflict that takes materiality seriously. Tiatemsu Longkumer is a Ph.D. Student working on ‘Anthropology of Religion' at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong: India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

We are in for an epic war in “A Court of Wings and Ruin” by Sarah J Maas!!Feyre and Rhysand make their way back to each other while Lucien scrutinize her actions while in the Spring Court.  Lucien's soul leads him towards his mate.The Lords meet to strategize how to combat Hybern and his allies.  There are High Fae who remain wild cards until the very end.Many warriors are lost and lives are saved.  How will the Night Court and their allies win when the Cauldron and its power are held by the enemies??Join us as we discuss the bond of Feyre and Rhysand, and wondering where loyalties lie during the all-out war!!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBook cleaningFeyre Fashion Wings“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 4:20A Court of Wings and Ruinwww.sarahjmaas.comwww.facebook.com/theworldofsarahjmaaswww.instagram.com/therealsjmaas/“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 47:57Summertime Cocktail recipe from freshsimplehome.comBroken Ties by M. Malone and Nana Malone available now!ACOTAR film progressNext – A Court of Frost and StarlightHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers Lit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

Eid Fitr Mubarak! In Episode 83, Mohammed Soliman, the director of the Middle East Institute's Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program and a Manager at McLarty Associates' Middle East and North Africa Practice, joins The 966. Mohammed's work focuses on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Mohammed frequently appears on Arabic- and English-language television to provide commentary on unfolding events in the Middle East. The 966 talks with Mohammed about his recent writing and work on the subjects of a U.S.-Saudi tech dialogue and much more. But first, the hosts discuss Richard's one big thing, which is a look at the Saudi professional soccer league, and the growth of soccer in recent years in the Kingdom. Lucien's one big thing is King Salman Park, which will be 5x the size of Central Park and checking in on the development of the massive project, which will change the face of Riyadh. The hosts conclude as always with Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed on Saudi Arabia headed into the weekend.5:14 - Richard's one big thing this week is is a look at the Saudi professional soccer league, and the growth of soccer in recent years in the Kingdom.16:41 - Lucien's one big thing this week is King Salman Park, which is massive in size and ambition. Covering 6.4 square miles on the grounds of the former King Salman Air Base, it is going to be seven times the size of London's Hyde Park and five times the size of New York's Central Park. The completed project will have 5 metro stops when the Riyadh metro is complete and become a large urban oasis that will drastically improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors of Riyadh. 28:52 - Mohammed Soliman, the director of the Middle East Institute's Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program and a Manager at McLarty Associates' Middle East and North Africa Practice, joins The 966. Mohammed's work focuses on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Mohammed frequently appears on Arabic- and English-language television to provide commentary on unfolding events in the Middle East. The 966 talks with Mohammed about his recent writing and work on the subjects of a U.S.-Saudi tech dialogue and much more.58:05 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend. WSJ: Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep DiscountsAs Russia scours the globe for buyers of its energy products, it is finding eager trade partners in an unlikely place: The oil-rich petrostates of the Persian Gulf. Since Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine cut off Russia from many of its established trading partners, state companies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have stepped in to take advantage of discounted prices for Russian products, according to oil executives and industry analysts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-u-a-e-scoop-up-russian-oil-products-at-steep-discounts-d327a2eeIMF Says Saudi Budget to Win From OPEC Cuts With Oil Price BoostSaudi Arabia's budget will more than make up for a production cut announced by the kingdom with OPEC and its allies, according to the International Monetary Fund, as it reels in more revenue thanks to higher crude prices and keeps spending in check.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-18/imf-says-saudi-budget-to-win-from-opec-cuts-with-oil-price-boost?sref=5jMtLoGcSaudi Arabia launches 4 special economic zones for boosting investmentsSaudi Arabia launched four special economic zones on Thursday in Riyadh, Jizan, Ras Al-Khair, and King Abdullah Economic City, north of Jeddah, according to Forbes Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted "huge opportunities for the development of the local economy" that the zones will provide in terms of job creation, technology transfer, industry localization, and development of the Saudi business community.https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-113/All/Saudi-Arabia-launches-4-special-economic-zones-for-boosting-investments-28119Israeli PM: Peace with Saudi Arabia would be 'giant leap' towards ending Arab-Israeli conflictIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia would be a "giant leap" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict."We want normalization and peace with Saudi Arabia. We view that as perhaps a giant leap towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict," Netanyahu said, speaking during a meeting in Jerusalem with U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-peace-with-saudi-arabia-would-be-giant-leap-towards-ending-arab-2023-04-17/Emirates, Aramco top companies in UAE, Saudi: LinkedInUAE's Emirates Airlines and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco are the top companies in UAE and KSA respectively as per LinkedIn's annual list of Top Companies for the UAE and Saudi Arabia.While in the UAE, Procter & Gamble, Kearney, Majid Al Futtaim and Visa take the next four spots, in Saudi Arabia Red Sea Global Hospitality, stc Telecommunications Procter & Gamble and Saudia are the next in the pecking order.https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/emirates-aramco-top-companies-in-uae-saudi-linkedin-dhfz0vrpChristiano Ronaldo once again dominates headlines, team losesChristiano Ronaldo once again dominated the headlines both during and after his side's 2-0 loss to Al-Hilal on Tuesday. After being booked for a WWE-style tackle, Ronaldo reacted to chants from home supporters of Lionel Messi allegedly with an obscene gesture in their direction. The incident caused debate and drama throughout the Kingdom. Odion Ighalo got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo as he scored the two goals which earned Al Hilal a 2-0 home win against Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabia League on Tuesday.https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/al-nassr-respond-cristiano-ronaldo-expelled-saudi-arabia-controversial-gesture/bltf437a028d15bb8fd

Lucien and Daisy spend an evening making their ship into a dance club, and then the crew go out to try and find out more about the university.  Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons  

In Episode 82, the 966 hosts fly solo and discuss some of the top developments of late on Saudi Arabia - and there are a lot of them. First, the hosts discuss Richard's One Big Thing, which is the readout of the recent call between the U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. There were a lot of “Easter eggs” in that call's readout from the U.S. side, especially the focus on new priorities and less on the traditional dynamics of U.S.-Saudi relations. Next, the hosts discuss Lucien's One Big Thing this week, which is the Saudi-Iran thaw. When announced, the detente was surprising, and a timeframe of two months was declared. Lucien provides a timeline of what has happened since , and lays the foundation for a discussion on how Saudi Arabia's foreign policy has shifted in just a few weeks - not just on Iran, but on Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and others. Then the hosts finish up as always with Yallah! A discussion of six top storylines on Saudi Arabia from the previous week to get you up to speed headed into the weekend. 3:47 - Richard's One Big Thing is based on the readout of the recent call between the U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. There were a lot of “Easter eggs” in that call's readout from the U.S. side, especially the focus on new priorities and less on the traditional dynamics of U.S.-Saudi relations.Here's what the Readout said from the U.S. side:“National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia today.  They discussed a number of global and regional matters, to include ongoing diplomacy related to ending the war in Yemen.  Mr. Sullivan highlighted the remarkable progress in Yemen over the past year, during which fighting has nearly ceased under a UN-mediated truce.  He welcomed Saudi Arabia's extraordinary efforts to pursue a more comprehensive roadmap for ending the war and offered full U.S. support for those efforts, noting that Special Envoy Tim Lenderking will be in the region over the coming days.  Mr. Sullivan and Crown Prince Salman also discussed broader trends toward de-escalation in the region, while underscoring the need to maintain deterrence against threats from Iran and elsewhere.  Mr. Sullivan reaffirmed President Biden's unwavering commitment to ensure Iran can never acquire a nuclear weapon.  Mr. Sullivan and Crown Prince Salman committed to stay in regular contact and to accelerate contact between the Saudi and U.S. national security teams on issues including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), clean energy cooperation, and development and investment in cutting-edge Open Radio Access Network (O-Ran) 5G and 6G technologies.”15:42 - Lucien's One Big Thing this week, which is the Saudi-Iran thaw. When announced, the detente was surprising and a timeframe of two months was declared. A timeline of what has happened since lays the foundation for a discussion on how Saudi Arabia's foreign policy has shifted in just a few weeks; not just on Iran, but on Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and others.30:32 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend. Citigroup Sees Oil Falling Despite OPEC Efforts to Prop Near $80Oil prices are likely to fall below $80 a barrel even with OPEC's recent apparent efforts to support that level with unexpected cuts, according to Ed Morse, global head of commodities research at CitiGroup. Saudi Arabia's National Center for Privatisation (NCP) has announced the launch of 200 development projects across 17 sectors.The initiative will provide local and international investors with an opportunity for advanced preparation to ensure their readiness to participate in the projects tendered to the market. Schemes include four airports, seven desalination plants, six wastewater treatment plants and 10 strategic water reservoirs.  According to HE Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, these projects will increase the attractiveness of the economy, create opportunities for local and international investor and increase private sector contribution to GDP.Masters 2023: Jon Rahm won big, but so did LIV GolfJon Rahm was the day's biggest winner. But LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that's caused a civil war within golf's ranks, scored a major victory of its own this weekend. Derided as a tour for washed-up former stars and unknowns, a money grab for has-beens and never-was'es, LIV this weekend put three players in the top 6 — Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed — and 12/17 players made the cut. Whatever else LIV may be, on this weekend the breakaway tour came up big. “We're still the same people,” said Koepka, who held the clubhouse lead for three rounds and three holes. “I think that's just manufactured by the media that we can't compete anymore, that we are washed up.”Hajj Minister: Makkah and Madinah now host 1.3 million foreign pilgrims and visitorsMinister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that Makkah and Madinah are witnessing a record number of foreign pilgrims and visitors and there are currently 1.3 million in the two holy cities. “All the procedures have been improved remarkably and there is a major qualitative shift in the movement of worshipers as well as in the facilities and services being provided to them inside the Two Holy Mosques.” he said while addressing a dialogue session as part of the first edition of the Manafea Forum, which kicked off here on Monday.Middle East debt issuances nearly triple in Q1 2023 as Saudis take leadMiddle East and North Africa (MENA) debt issuances nearly tripled year-on-year from January to March 2023 to $26.9 billion compared to the previous quarter, marking the highest start to a year by proceeds since 2011. This is a major shift since last year's total of $37.3 billion, the lowest full-year amount since 2011, according to American-British financial data company Refinitv. In Q1 of 2023, Saudi Arabia was the leading debt issuer in the MENA region.Saudi Heritage Commission Includes 190 New Antiquities Sites in National RegisterThe Saudi Heritage Commission approved the registration and documentation of 190 new archaeological sites in the national register of Antiquities. There are now 8,788 such locations in the national register across the country, representing a national legacy that reflects the historical richness of the Kingdom. Asir region has the largest number with 35, followed by Al-Jouf with 32, Tabuk with 31, Hail with 23, Al-Qassim with 22, and the Eastern Province with 20. Of the new registrations, 11 are in Jazan, 10 are in the Makkah region, five are in Al-Baha, and one is in Madinah.

This is an introduction to Damien Dumar, publisher of the Lucien Mars book; The Last Harvest. Damien and I have recorded several hours of conversation that I shall be presenting. I encourage people to keep an open mind and consider the possibilities within these recordings and the book. Jeff Rense has had Damien on twice which is how I encountered this fascinating and eccentric being. For me there are so many things that ring true and some things that I have to stay in a state of curiosity with, I enjoy this balance, a lot.  This is provocative, dark, and very much, deep woo for some. *Recorded on 2.28.2023 You may find the book and links here: https://vampireashram.com I hope you enjoy this portrait as it only gets deeper from here. *You may find more content like this on my Patreon page where we do weekly live-streams with guests and open community chats, as well as some more artistic offerings in the form of meditations, active imagination work and a private mix-tape type segment once a month called Radio Alice: https://www.patreon.com/niish Forever, Niish-

The Inner Circle is shaken by the King of Hybern's most recent attempt on Nesta from Velaris. Azriel's suspicions about Elain's status as Seer are confirmed, and Lucien volunteers to search for the firebird queen Elain continues to see in her visions. While Amren's hunt results in no other Hybern intruders, the enemy reappears in unlikely places.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 32 through 34 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Support the show

The 966 welcomes back onto the program Bilal Saab, political-military analyst on the Middle East and U.S. policy toward the region and Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense and Security Program at the Middle East Institute. The hosts ask Bilal about his recent piece, entitled "After Oil-for-Security: A Blueprint for Resetting U.S.-Saudi Security Relations." Before that discussion, the hosts discuss fibre-optic cables and data centers in Saudi Arabia, how the Kingdom is doing on its efforts to achieve sustainability, and much more.4:32 - Richard's One Big Thing is how Saudi Arabia is ‘redrawing the map of the future with fibre-optic cables', citing a recent piece in the Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia sees an opportunity with Egypt acting often as a bottleneck. 18:02 - Lucien's One Big Thing is a discussion on how Saudi Arabia's Green Initiative (SGI) is performing against international evaluations on sustainability progress. One new report, published annually by MIT called The Green Future Index, says that Saudi Arabia made a leap forward against its performance last year by jumping 10 places. But, it wasn't all good news for Saudi Arabia - the Kingdom is in the second-to-last category for these rankings. Still, the progress is laudable and can already be seen on the ground in Saudi Arabia. So far, Saudi Arabia has planted 18 million trees within the Kingdom and of those 13 million are mangroves.32:35 - The 966 welcomes back onto the program Bilal Saab,  political-military analyst on the Middle East and U.S. policy toward the region and Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense and Security Program at the Middle East Institute. The hosts ask Bilal about his recent piece, entitled "After Oil-for-Security: A Blueprint for Resetting U.S.-Saudi Security Relations."1:13:08 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend. In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil ProductionSaudi Arabia, Russia and their oil-producing allies announced that they would cut production by more than 1.2 million barrels of crude a day, or more than 1 percent of world supplies, in an apparent effort to increase prices. The production cut was unexpected because leaders of the group, known collectively as OPEC Plus, said in recent days that they did not intend to make changes in their policies. The cuts, which are voluntary and start in May, could be temporary depending on economic conditions.Fitch upgrades Saudi Arabia to 'A+' on strong balance sheet, buffersRatings agency Fitch on Wednesday upgraded Saudi Arabia's credit rating to 'A+' from 'A', citing the Gulf state's robust fiscal and external balance sheets, including a favourable debt-to-GDP ratio and strong sovereign net foreign assets. Oil revenue will account for about 60% of total budget revenue in 2023-2024, according to Fitch, despite a major government push towards developing the non-oil sectors of the economy. "The upgrade also assumes ongoing commitment to gradual progress with fiscal, economic and governance reforms," Fitch said.Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reveals its VC portfolioThe venture arm of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, Sanabil Investments, has revealed dozens of US and European venture capital and private equity firms in its portfolio, shedding new light on the kingdom's expanding global economic footprint. The fund's portfolio contains 18 startups along with big-name VC and growth funds like California-based Andreessen Horowitz, 500 Global and New York-based, General Atlantic. Top Saudi, Iranian diplomats to meet in China, say media, officialsThe top envoys for Saudi Arabia and Iran will meet in Beijing on Thursday, an Iranian official and a Saudi-owned newspaper said, as the two regional rivals work to hash out next steps of their diplomatic rapprochement amid a China-brokered deal. The meeting between Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, will be the first formal meeting between Saudi Arabia and Iran's most senior diplomats in more than seven years.CIA director visits Saudi Arabia to reinforce US commitment to intel cooperationThe head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Bill Burns was in Saudi Arabia this week to meet with officials and reinforce Washington's commitment to intelligence cooperation, a US official told Al Arabiya English on Wednesday. The CIA director's quiet trip comes on the heels of a surprising agreement signed between Riyadh and Tehran, brokered by China, to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies and exchange ambassadors in the next month.The UN is going forward with an operation to prevent a disastrous oil spill from a rusting tanker in the Red Sea.The United Nations Development Programme has purchased a ship to take 1.1 million barrels of crude oil that has been sitting in a decrepit supertanker, SFO Safer, off the port of Ras Isa in Yemen's west coast. It has contracted SMIT Salvage BV, a Dutch firm specializing in marine salvage, to extract the oil and remove the Safer to safety. The replacement vessel is currently in drydock in China, being fitted for its new purpose as a floating oil storage vessel. It is expected to arrive in the Red Sea next month.

Conflicted by her swirling emotions, Feyre uses physical training to cope with the things happening in her life that she cannot understand. Though the tension in the Inner Circle seems to have been sorted, tensions rise again when Madga the healer cannot find anything wrong with Elain and advises that they allow Lucien to engage with her. When this does not go as planned, Feyre goes to flying lessons feeling defeated. The following day, Feyre takes Nesta to the library in search of more information about the Cauldron, only to be cornered by the Ravens of the King of Hybern.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 28 through 31 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Support the show

They're finally talking about it! Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda as they delve into the world of Sarah J. Maas and her beloved characters from "A Court of Thorns and Roses." While we can't promise any new literary analysis on the series (this isn't the podcast for that), we can promise butchered names and some unhinged singing. Good times all around!Use our special link https://zen.ai/btmm12 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!

Mr. James Golsen, Senior Commercial Officer for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, discusses his work building U.S.-Saudi trade and business relations and his journey to the important post. The 966 hosts talk with James about his role building U.S.-Saudi trade relations and enhancing investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. They also discuss the recent Boeing deal with the newly-launched Riyadh Airlines, Richard's Al-Ula adventure, and much more. 1:32 - Richard discusses his recent adventure to Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. 28:08 - Lucien's one big thing is Saudi Arabia's announcement that it will purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric's most advanced GEnex engines to anchor the newly-formed Riyadh Air and expand the Saudia Airlines fleet.41:53 - James Golsen, Senior Commercial Officer for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, joins The 966 to discuss his work building U.S.-Saudi trade and business relations and his journey to this current post. Mr. Golsen's career has taken him around the globe. Previously he served as the Senior Commercial Officer in Moscow from 2019 - 2021, and before that, he was with the US Department of Commerce as Executive Director-Asia. He's held top-level commercial roles at embassies across Asia, including in Chennai, Thailand, Shanghai, Myanmar.The 966 hosts talk with James about his role building U.S.-Saudi trade relations and enhancing investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. They also discuss the recent Boeing deal with the newly-launched Riyadh Airlines and much more.1:11:52 - Yallah! 6 Top storylines to get you up to speed heading into the weekend.

Nan epizod sa nou te chita fon ti pale ak Melissa kise yon etidyan dwa pou'l bay tout ti detay sou pwogram imanitè biden nan.   Anpil bon jan enfomasyon sou dosye a tankou: 1. Ki dokiman yon sponsor ap bezwen pou li aplike 2. Koman yon sponsor ka proteje tet li kont moun kap fe fwod 3. Konbyne tan pou imigrasyon reponn aplikan yo 4. Kisa yon benefisye ka koman fe avan menm yo rive etazini 5. Kisa yon benefisye ka fe le li rive nan peyi a.   Bio: Melissa Lucien is the CEO and founder of Mel'Inspirit, LLC, a multifaceted company that provides youth-empowering mentorship programs, business structure and management, and translation services. Melissa is also a motivational speaker, self- published author, and philanthropist. Born and raised in Haiti, Melissa migrated to the United States to continue her education. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and is currently a law student at Regent University School of Law. Throughout her career, she has remained a fervent advocate for the immigrant community and her home country. She competed in many beauty pageants, including but not limited to Miss Haiti Florida, and Miss World International. She caught the attention of many with her interviews with the Miami Herald, Canvas Rebel, Ayibopost, and her participation at the “Haitian Living Abroad” symposium with the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals. Melissa worked as a paralegal and then Operations Manager at an Immigration Law Firm, giving her advanced insight into different aspects of the life of Immigrants. She currently works as an Immigration law intern with the aspiration to become an Immigration Attorney and activist. As an overall Haitian influencer, she finds her purpose in positively impacting the youth so they can become agents of change in our communities, our countries, and the world, making it a better place.   Disclaimer: The information provided on this episode does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this episode are for general informational purposes only.   Stay Connected with us: ******************************************************************************* Follow, Like & Subscribe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korempodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korempodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KoremPodcast ******************************************************************************** Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3aGTEA8 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3q0aAYH Google Podcast: https://rb.gy/ho5kcs   #pwogrambiden

Barbara Feldon Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson The best? Certainly none better. I'm not sure anyone has ever exceeded my very high expectations greater than Barbara Feldon did this day. As much as I admired and adored Get Smart's Agent 99 for her sophistication, intelligence, knowingness, sly, perfectly delivered humor, demure yet smoldering sexiness, and downright gorgeousness… Barbara is all that, and a truckload of Cheetos. It was so overwhelmingly powerful and thrilling to deep dive with this wise, self-effacing, self-aware, thoughtful, beyond-imagining age-defying beauty, I was filled to the brim with emotion, electricity, excitement, and enlightenment. I got answers to questions I've been seeking for years, and I just used more adjectives than I did in my entire novel. That's what Barbara's done to me. In the middle of her unputdownable just-dropped memoir, Getting Smarter, I had intended to speedread it but found I couldn't skip a word, and I can't wait to finish these liner notes so I can return to it and find out how this woman who played a spy, thought she was married to one, a sexy Frenchman named Lucien (or was he), long before she donned his real-life trench coat on TV. Their more dramatic than fiction love story will make a spectacular streaming series someday soonish, I have little doubt. Of course, we talked Don Adams, Mel Brooks, Buck Henry, and the genius that was Get Smart... how she got it, what led her there––that sexy commercial she purred through, Colleen Dewhurst, George C Scott, The Man From Uncle, what the actual experience was for her, the real rapport between her and Don, and how it shifted 20 years later, Dean Martin––swoon, Laugh-in, and writing––how as a tool it saves and evolves her and how it's become her life's work. How love has shaped her life and her work. An hour and a half of Barbara was simply not enough. I was so fired up, after the show, I called to say a quick thank you and we ended up chatting for another half hour. She's such a warm and generous soul. It was an absolute love fan fest with someone I feel like I've known forever and hope I will. Enough! Back to the cone of silence for me to finish reading Getting Smarter. If you wanna get smarter, hit this bit.ly/3FKjljg and jump into Barbara's beautifully written, as exciting as a spy novel, memoir. As much as I loved and looked up to Agent 99 as a girl, I adore Barbara Feldon even more. Please don't miss this one. Wow, what a woman! Barbara Feldon Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wed, March 22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on The Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3JBC9CA

On the morning of their journey to the Court of Nightmares, Feyre and Cassian venture alone to the Prison with the hope that the Bone Carver has answers to their most pressing questions. When the Carver outlines the requirements of his assistance, Feyre and Cassian return to Velaris empty handed. A visit to see her sisters has Feyre insistent that both they and Lucien move immediately to the townhouse from the House of Wind. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 22 through 24 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Support the show

In this week's mini episode, we discuss listener theories and thoughts about Elain as the Mother, cleanliness, and whether Lucien and Elain will really end up together despite being mates. Shout out to Shannon, Sarah, Amy, and Jess for sharing their comments and thoughts with us! If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our website booktalkforbooktok.com to view more information on how to use the desktop or mobile app to send us your recording.Support the show

One show. An episode milestone. Three Satanists. What could go wrong? VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/62IQwWlQBVQ

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Lucien gives an overview of what Charbon Plus is [02:06] Lucien talks about his background and growing up around entrepreneurs [03:31] How did Lucien end up in the US? [05:49] Lucien shares his student life and getting involved in the startup community [07:19] Why did Lucien decide to create a skincare brand? [08:34] Lucien shares how he started his business, including finding the right formula for their product and selling it online [09:56] Lucien talks about their skin care product and what they do [12:02] Lucien shares the communities and people that have helped him in launching his business [13:33] Lucien recalls what it was like to win a pitching competition, go nationals and represent San Diego [15:59] What is the current state of Charbon Plus? [17:33] Lucien talks about his future plans and goals for Charbon Plus [19:31] Lucien shares his favorite taco spot, Don Roman [20:58] Follow Lucien LinkedIn   Charbon Plus Website | LinkedIn   Check out our Tacos and Tech Tacos Database to learn where our local SD entrepreneurs and leaders satisfy their taco crave!   

While on a scientific mission to explore the core of the galaxy, the Enterprise crew meets an enthusiastic satyr-like figure named Lucien, who offers to show them the magical world of his planet, Megas-Tu. But the celebratory mood takes an ominous turn when Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy encounter a powerful race of beings who put humanity on trial while also attempting to expose Lucien for being none other than the Devil himself. Up to this point, "The Animated Series" successfully packed a lot into its 24-minute running times while still feeling like vintage episodes of "Star Trek." But with "The Magicks of Megas-Tu," the producers and writer Larry Brody may have bitten off more than they could chew. The premise is ambitious and imaginative, but it's all over the place with too many ideas that are never fully explored. After all, how could they be in just 24 minutes? But in spite of itself, "The Magicks of Megas-Tu" manages to stick the landing in true Captain Kirk fashion with a message that ultimately feels like classic "Star Trek" after all. So, it doesn't always work, but when it does, it does so splendidly. You can support Enterprise Incidents by making a generous donation right here: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

Episode 78! The 966 hosts fly solo this week ahead of a busy week of travel to Saudi Arabia and the region and an impressive slate of forthcoming guests in the coming weeks. Richard's One Big Thing this week is a recent collection of articles and items in the media that paint a picture of a U.S.-Saudi relationship that is evolving as Saudi Arabia increasingly becomes an emerging power and global economic and diplomatic player. Lucien's One Big Thing is highlighting the rapid progress at The Red Sea giga-project, which seemingly makes a new announcement every day and seems to be way ahead of schedule. Then the hosts jump right into the final Yallah! Segment discussing six top storylines of the week to get you up to speed headed into the weekend.3:11 - Richard's One Big Thing this week is a recent collection of articles and items in the media that paint a picture of a U.S.-Saudi relationship that is evolving as Saudi Arabia increasingly becomes an emerging power and global economic and diplomatic player. Richard highlights recent pieces specifically by Bilal Saab and Hussein Ibish.17:35 - Lucien's One Big Thing is highlighting the rapid progress at The Red Sea giga-project. By all accounts and from everything one can see on social media, the development is proceeding ahead of schedule. Red Sea Global's dynamic and news-making CEO, John Pagano, announced the “first luxury resort brand revealed at AMAALA,” Clinique La Prairie, which is a leading Swiss clinic, and bills itself as master of longevity resort which has both medical and wellness programs. Red Sea Global also announced a new Four Seasons resort for the area, and renderings show a nearly-magical design that is set to rival the Maldives. 26:31 - Yallah! 6 Top Storylines to get you up to speed headed into the weekend…Saudi Arabia announces $400m humanitarian aid to UkraineAccording to Andrii Yermak, head of the President's Office of Ukraine, after meeting Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia will supply Ukraine with an aid package worth $400m. Two documents were signed formalizing $100m worth of humanitarian aid and $300m worth of oil products.Vision 2030 projects trigger a real estate boom in Saudi ArabiaWith multibillion-dollar projects related to the Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi Arabia's real estate sector is expected to witness a record boom, real estate experts told Arab News. Faisal Durrani, partner – head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, said that, “in Riyadh, average apartment values are up 30 percent in the last 12 months, and this is even higher at around 40 percent for some of the most desirable suburbs in north Riyadh. Villa prices in the capital have also risen by 20 percent.”  According to Knight Frank, over 555,000 residential units, more than 275,000 hotel keys, over 4.3 million sq. m of retail space, and over 6.1 million sq. m of new office space are expected by 2030.First Israeli commercial flight uses Saudi-Omani corridorOman has become the latest Middle Eastern state to allow overflights of Israeli registered aircraft. It joins Saudi Arabia, and creates room for a significant air corridor to and from Asia since Israeli carriers still cannot overfly Iranian airspace – previously requiring them to route much further south. On Feb 26, El Al flight 871 from Tel Aviv to Bangkok became the first Israeli aircraft to transit Oman's airspace! The journey, which previously took over 10 hours, lasted just under 8 hours.Hajj Ministry: Pilgrims can perform any number of UmrahThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that pilgrims are not limited to a specific number of times to perform Umrah. The ministry stated that those who arrived in the Kingdom on a visit, tourist, or work visa can perform Umrah. The pilgrim can also change the means of transportation that he had used for his arrival during his departure from the Kingdom. The ministry pointed out that the holder of the Umrah visa can travel between Makkah and Madinah as well as among all the cities of the Kingdom during the permitted period of his stay. The Umrah pilgrims can enter and leave Saudi Arabia from any international or regional airport in the Kingdom.Andy Warhol Exhibition Opens in the Saudi DesertEarlier this month, Saudi Arabia's first exhibition on Andy Warhol opened at the Maraya, a mirrored building in the desert. Titled “FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla,” the show is part of the second annual AlUla Arts Festival, a government-funded initiative to help bolster the country's reputation as an arts destination. The show zeros in on Warhol's fascination with celebrity through some 70 carefully selected pieces of the late Pop Art icon's work. One section includes portraits of celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan and Salvador Dalí. Another houses Warhol's Silver Clouds, a room of large metallic balloons.LIV GOLF fails to match PGA ratings. And that's ok…An average of 286,000 and 291,000 viewers tuned in Saturday and Sunday, respectively, to watch LIV GOLF's first event of the season. Phil Mickelson and former number one Dustin Johnson lead an all-star cast at LIV's season opener in Mayakoba, Mexico, but ratings were far below that of the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour's Honda Classic brought in 1.61 million viewers Saturday and 2.38 million on Sunday, by comparison, on NBC.

In this episode, host Aaron Fritts interviews engineer Lucien Blondel, co-founder and CTO of Quantum Surgical. We discuss robotic applications for interventional oncology procedures and the Epione robot's impacts on workflow and accuracy. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SHOW NOTES Lucien first started innovating with robotics in the orthopedics, then neurosurgery fields. He has worked in startups and large corporations. Now, he is focused on interventional oncology. The catalyst for his idea came when his former startup was acquired. Lucien chose to create a company with three other co-founders and then explore. Quantum Surgical's mission is to democratize minimally invasive cancer treatment through pre-planning, advanced robotic assistance, and tumor ablation confirmation. Lucien started by obtaining the broad vision of the market. He noticed a clear unmet need: There was a proven clinical technique, but outcomes were very operator-dependent. Quantum Surgical's Epione robot could help alleviate this gap. Higher accuracy can lead to decreased invasiveness and more patient comfort in the outpatient setting. The first application for Quantum Surgical was pre planning software for interventional oncology procedures. He noticed that operators had difficulty visualizing masses for ablation. The robotic image vision software allows merging of CT and MRI images. Additionally, it can provide 3D modeling of ablation zones, map out needle trajectories, and confirm ablation by comparing pre-procedure and post-procedure imaging. Lucien emphasizes that the Epione robot can provide multiple functionalities for the same procedure, reducing the need to utilize different devices. The built-in features are programmed to adjust to patient movements and allow the physician to choose the safest path for needle placement. Finally, we discuss implications of robotics for workflow. Doctors can be more efficient in reviewing images, placing needles, and confirming ablation zones. Epione also reduces the need to obtain images during the procedure. At the moment, Epione is primarily focused on ablation of liver and kidney tumors. However, Lucien envisions the technology expanding to tumor biopsies, especially those that are located in high risk areas. Quantum Surgical is also looking into machine learning and prediction of local tumor progression. --- RESOURCES Quantum Surgical: https://www.quantumsurgical.com/epione/ Less Invasive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/less-invasive/id1604673690 ROSA One Robot: https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/en/products-and-solutions/zb-edge/robotics/rosa-brain.html

C'est les 5 ans du podcast ! Pour vous remercier de votre soutien depuis 5 ans, je vous prépare tout au long du mois de mars de jolies surprises. Pour ne rien manquer, il vous suffit de vous inscrire à ma newsletter (c'est gratuit) et de me retrouver sur Instagram :) Hâte de fêter ça avec vous !!Aujourd'hui, j'ai vraiment une personne extraordinaire à vous présenter. Cette personne c'est Claudie Haigneré.Pourquoi est-ce qu'elle est aussi extraordinaire?Tout simplement parce que Claudie est la première femme française et européenne à avoir été dans l'espace !Après avoir décroché son bac à 15 ans, elle devient tour à tour médecin rhumatologue, scientifique, astronaute en passant par une carrière politique en tant que ministre déléguée de la Recherche et de nouvelle technologie, puis ministre déléguée aux affaires européennes en 2004.Son parcours force le respect, mais au-delà de ça, c'est vraiment la personnalité de Claudie qui m'a marqué : de la droiture, un engagement profond, de la passion et une très grande dose d'humilité.Je suis sûr que cet épisode va en inspirer plus d'un, évidemment, sur la partie scientifique et puis sur la partie spatiale, où on a réellement pu parler de ce qu'elle avait vécu quand elle était dans l'espace, mais aussi sur tous ses engagements que j'ai trouvés personnellement passionnants.Je remercie vivement Claudie d'avoir participé à cet épisode et vous souhaite une bonne écoute.Notes et références de l'épisode : Livre cité : Histoire véritable de Lucien de Samosate1. Faites vous coacher par moi !Retrouvez ma nouvelle formation Demian : “Management, tout ce qu'on n'apprend pas dans les livres“.DEMIAN, un concentré de 10 ans d'expérience d'entrepreneur. Les formations DEMIAN vous apportent des outils et méthodes concrètes pour développer votre projet professionnel. Il s'agit d'un concentré maximal de valeur et d'expérience pour qu'en quelques heures vous gagniez l'équivalent d'années de travail. Découvrez DEMIAN !2. La NewsLa News du vendredi est une mini newsletter pour vous nourrir en plus du podcast. C'est une newsletter très courte, à lire en 5mn top chrono de ce qui m'a marqué dans les dernières semaines : livres à lire, réflexions, applis à télécharger, citations, films ou documentaires à voir etc. Pour la recevoir, il n'y a qu'à s'abonner à la newsletter sur mon site !3. Des conseils concrets sur ma chaîne YouTubeEnvie de lancer votre propre podcast ? De bénéficier de conseils sur quel matériel utiliser ? Ma nouvelle chaîne YouTube est faite pour vous !4.Contactez-moi ! Si le podcast vous plaît, le meilleur moyen de me le dire, ou de me faire vos feed-backs (et ce qui m'aide le plus à le faire connaître) c'est simplement de laisser un avis 5 étoiles ou un commentaire sur l'application iTunes. Ça m'aide vraiment, alors n'hésitez pas :)Pour me poser des questions ou suivre mes tribulations c'est par ici :Sur Instagram @paulinelaigneauSur LinkedIn @pauline laigneauSur YouTube Pauline LaigneauVous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

As the frozen lake melts around them, Feyre and Lucien are cornered by the Autumn Court scions, beaten like animals before Cassian and Azriel swoop in to liberate them. Feyre announces her status as High Lady of the Night Court and spares her would-be captors from a dismal fate for the sake of gaining allies. Accompanied by her friends, Feyre is able to make a tearful reunion with Rhysand at home in Velaris, but prioritizes their intimacy over facing her now immortal sisters. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 13 through 15 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Thank you to all our Patreon supporters, with a special shout out to our February 2023 Tropey Wives!  Thank you Amelade, Jessica, Helen, Danika, Careesa, Sylvie, Ciarra, Collen, Hailey, Alexa, Sam, and Allison!If you would like to join our Tropey Wives and be among our listeners who we acknowledge once a month, check out our Patreon.The Flower Letters Immerse yourself in a brand new storytelling experience full of history, romance and adventure!Support the show

Lucien Léger était un criminel français condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour le meurtre d'un enfant en 1964. Il fut le plus ancien détenu de France avant d'être libéré le 3 octobre 2005 après 41 ans d'emprisonnement, ce qui constitue l'une des détentions les plus longues en Europe. Il fut surnommé l'étrangleur par la presse en raison de la signature, « L'étrangleur n°1 », apposée au bas des lettres anonymes qu'il envoyait à la police..."Crimes : Histoires vraies" est un podcast Studio Minuit.Retrouvez nos autres productions :Espions : Histoires vraies Morts Insolites : Histoires vraies Sports InsolitesSherlock Holmes - Les enquêtes1 Mot 1 Jour : Le pouvoir des motsJe comprends R : le dictionnaire du nouveau millénaireLes Zéros du Crime : Histoires vraiesArsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleurSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/crimes-histoires-vraies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

As they flee the Spring Court, Lucien and Feyre find themselves in enemy territory. Though the Autumn Court's beauty rivals Velaris, Feyre and Lucien are threatened at every turn by lack of food, shelter, and safety. When Lucien's brothers track the duo, Feyre and Lucien do all they can to escape, disturbing what little trust the two have developed in their desperation to survive their journey to the Night Court. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 11 and 12 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Support the show

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The 966 Episode 75! The hosts discuss the recently-concluded LEAP conference and exhibition in Riyadh and how Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming a leader in the space in the region. They also discuss how Riyadh is, in general, becoming a more attractive destination for global events, a concept once difficult to imagine before the Kingdom opened up its borders to tourists. The hosts conclude as always with Yallah! A rundown of 6 top storylines this week in Saudi Arabia to get you up to date heading into the weekend. 4:05 - Richard's one big thing is all the international events ongoing in Saudi Arabia and its capital, Riyadh, these days, making it a global destination for events. 10:30 - Lucien's one big thing is LEAP, the four-day long event in the Kingdom that welcomed thousands of visitors and over 700 speakers to talk tech, VC, and next-generation industries. The event also saw 900 exhibitors. The event kicked off with some headline-grabbing major announcements of large investment figures by Minister of Communications and Information Technology in Saudi Arabia Abdullah Alswaha, in a keynote. The minister announced investments worth $9 billion to support future technologies, digital entrepreneurship, and tech startups, all with the overall goal of advancing the Kingdom's position as the largest digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.19:14 - Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to date on Saudi Arabia heading into the weekend.Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia extends Nusuk programme to more countriesSaudi Arabia has expanded its Nusuk programme for Hajj pilgrims to more countries around the world. Nusuk is a unified government portal that helps pilgrims to apply and pay online for electronic visas, book flights and pay for accommodation and transport. The move will benefit pilgrims from Europe, the US, Australia and more than 58 countries and will, “raise the quality of the services provided to enrich the religious and cultural experience, while also achieving the objectives of the kingdom's Vision 2030 programmes.” the Saudi Press Agency quoted the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah as saying.The Big 5 Saudi 2023 doubles in size in its new venueThe 11th edition of The Big 5 Saudi, organized by dmg events, will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from 18-21 February 2023. This largest construction event in Saudi Arabia will bring together 28,000+ attendees and over 750 local and international exhibitors from 40 countries, showcasing the latest in construction innovations and technologies.  Twelve country pavilions will shine the spotlight on construction solutions from Italy, Germany, Greece, Poland, Spain, Egypt, China, Kuwait, Turkiye, Qatar, Austria and India.Saudi MBS offers to build stadiums in Greece, Egypt if they join World Cup bidSaudi Arabia has offered to pay for new football stadiums in Greece and Egypt in return for their alliance in jointly bidding to host the 2030 World Cup. The joint bid between the three friendly countries is in competition with a joint European bid by Spain, Portugal and Ukraine, and a joint South American bid by Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. The window for bids opened in June last year, and the decision on the tournament will be voted on by the 200-member FIFA congress in 2024.Saudi Arabia FDI inflows up 10.7% in third quarter 2022 -investment ministryForeign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia rose 10.7% in the third quarter of 2022 over the same period a year earlier, figures from the investment ministry showed. FDI inflows totalled 7.2 billion riyals ($1.9 billion) in the third quarter of 2022, according to the investment ministry's latest monthly bulletin published on Monday, versus 6.5 billion riyals in the third quarter of 2021.Al Hilal beat Flamengo to become first Saudi club to reach Club World Cup finalSalem Al Dawsari scored two penalties as Al Hilal beat Flamengo 3-2 to become the first Saudi Arabian club to reach the Fifa Club World Cup final. Al-Hilal football club will go head-to-head against 5-time Fifa Club World Cup winner Real Madrid in the final this Saturday after the Spanish team's 4-1 win over Egypt's al-Ahly.Saudi Arabia's gaming sector gets $488m funding to boost talent and developmentSaudi Arabia's gaming industry received a boost with new funding worth $488 million, as the kingdom pushes forward in positioning itself as a global leader in the industry. The financing is being provided by the Saudi Esports Federation, National Development Fund and the Social Development Bank. It targets both the gaming and e-sports sectors. The gaming industry in Saudi Arabia, the Arab world's biggest economy, is poised to grow 250 per cent by 2030, with e-sports leading the growth, a recent study from YouGov found.

Ici c'est beau, cette série dans laquelle je vous emmène à la découverte de lieu et de projets fascinantes fait un petit stop en Belgique, pour se mettre au contact d'un couple complètement sensass… les KROLL ! Voilà deux merveilleuses personnalités, atypiques, bien câblés et un peu perchés comme on les aime… Simone et Lucien Kroll ! Pour moi ils sont une très joyeuse source d'inspiration pour moi depuis que j'ai découvert leur travail et j'ai pensé que cela vous plairait aussi d'être immergés dans leur vision. Lucien est architecte-urbaniste, Simone est paysagiste, potière, coloriste et ensemble tout au long de leur vie, avec leur « atelier d'architecture » ils ont réalisé des projets de lieux de vie pour et avec les futurs habitants et usagés. Ils ont toute leur vie oeuvrer pour une architecture à l'opposé des mouvements modernistes et rationnels, qui se répliquent partout avec une rigidité dénuée de vie et de poésie. Pour eux, habiter des bâtiments générique qu'on duplique sans fin est un supplice. C'est passer à coté de la beauté de l'opportunité qui nous est donné de dialoguer et créer en commun, des architectures du réel. Ce duo de choc a inspiré et continuera évidemment a énormément inspirer les étudiants et les architectes qui veulent, comme ces archi-poètes de l'hétérogène, ancrer davantage l'architecture dans la réalité et métamorphoser les contraintes en opportunités.

The morning of the Summer Solstice, Feyre attends Ianthe's ceremony dressed like a queen and usurps the priestess's plans to adorn herself with light. The small miracle of Feyre's solstice blessing from the sun spins the Spring Court into a fervor, and clues from Feyre bring Tamlin to her bedroom, only to find her entangled with Lucien. When Feyre and Lucien again accompany the Hybern Commanders to the wall, Tamlin concedes with idle threats. Their venture to the wall brings Dagdan and Brannagh in contact with Children of the Blessed, and despite Feyre's warnings to not touch the humans, the outing ends with their deaths.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 4 through 7 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin.Support the show