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This next movie pick comes from VHS Strikes Back Patreon Matt Bates, and he's chosen a gritty, bloody, and proudly British cult favourite: Dog Soldiers (2002). Directed by Neil Marshall in his feature debut, this film has become a fan-favourite among horror and action enthusiasts alike, thanks to its blend of pitch-black humour, practical effects, and relentless werewolf mayhem. It's a howling good time—and an ambitious low-budget thriller that punches well above its weight.Shot on a modest budget of around £2 million, Dog Soldiers was filmed almost entirely in Luxembourg, standing in for the Scottish Highlands. Neil Marshall, previously known for his editing work, wrote the script and directed the film with a scrappy indie spirit. The movie faced its share of production hurdles—tight schedules, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present challenge of doing creature effects on a budget. Instead of CGI, Marshall opted for practical werewolf suits, a choice that helped cement the film's cult status. Despite limited theatrical release, it became a sleeper hit on home video and has since earned a reputation as one of the best werewolf films of the modern era, launching Marshall's directing career and paving the way for his later hits like The Descent and Doomsday.Check out Matt's YouTube channel here. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter here.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassTrailer Guy Plot SummaryThey were just soldiers… on a routine training mission in the remote Scottish Highlands. But when night falls, the hunt begins. Now, cut off from command, outgunned, and outnumbered, a ragtag squad must face a nightmare that doesn't sleep, doesn't reason… and definitely doesn't bleed. From the director of The Descent comes a relentless, blood-soaked battle for survival. This time, the enemy isn't human… it's hungry. Dog Soldiers - lock, load, and pray for daylight.Fun FactsNo CGI Werewolves – The film proudly used practical effects and full-body creature suits instead of CGI, giving the werewolves a more physical and grounded presence.Filmed in Luxembourg – Although set in the Scottish Highlands, the movie was shot in Luxembourg due to funding and tax incentive reasons.Delayed U.S. Release - Although released in the UK in 2002, Dog Soldiers didn't hit U.S. theaters or DVD shelves until 2005, building anticipation through word-of-mouth.Cult Status – The film was a festival favourite, winning the Audience Award at the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film.Practical Explosions – All explosions and gunfire effects were done live on set, giving the action scenes a visceral, old-school war movie feel.thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Communication is a human right - but what happens when someone can't speak for themselves?Sean Allsop struggled to talk until he was eight years old, when he began to speak thanks to years of speech therapy. He explores the technologies and innovations helping people around the world who struggle to communicate.We meet Richard Cave, National Advisor at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, as he introduces a patient and their family to voice banking, a method that preserves someone's voice before it's lost, using recordings to create a personalised synthetic version. He explains why having your own voice is a major part of your identity.In the United States, we hear from people trialling a brain chip that turns neural signals into speech. It's still in its early stages, but how close are we to seeing this kind of technology more widely available for those who would benefit from it? A child-friendly robot made in Luxembourg is teaching children with communication difficulties how to express emotions and build social skills. And in San Cesareo, Italy, the simplest solutions can sometimes prove the most effective. The town has introduced AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) sign boards in public spaces, helping both users and non-users learn and connect.Image: A student pointing at an image on an AAC sign board (Credit: Eleonora Vallerotonda)
Nous sommes le 25 janvier 1919, à Berlin. C'est un cercueil vide que l'on porte en terre, au cimetière de Friedrichsfelde. Il devrait contenir la dépouille de Rosa Luxemburg, mais le corps, jeté par ses assassins dans le Landwehrkanal dix jours plus tôt, ne sera retrouvé qu'au mois de mai suivant. Dans un monde en ébullition, dans un siècle démarrant dans la plus grande des violences, Première Guerre mondiale, révolution bolchévique en Russie, chute de l'Empire allemand, l'icône marxiste, l'inlassable militante de la justice sociale a dérangé à tous les étages. A l'été 1887, à Varsovie, alors qu'elle n'a encore que 17 ans, la jeune fille avait écrit : « Mon idéal est un ordre social où il me serait permis d'aimer tout le monde. A la poursuite et au nom de cet idéal, je serai peut-être, un jour, capable de haïr. » Il y a 100 ans était assassinée Rosa Luxemburg … Invité : Christoph Brüll, professeur assistant Centre for Contemporary and Digital History University de Luxembourg. Maître de conférences au Département des sciences historiques, Université de Liège. Sujets traités : Rosa Luxemburg, Empire allemand, militante, justice, sociale, assassinée Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. 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
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In The Seventh Member State: Algeria, France, and the European Community (Harvard University Press, 2022), Dr. Megan Brown details the surprising story of how Algeria joined and then left the postwar European Economic Community and what its past inclusion means for extracontinental membership in today's European Union. On their face, the mid-1950s negotiations over European integration were aimed at securing unity in order to prevent violent conflict and boost economies emerging from the disaster of World War II. But French diplomats had other motives, too. From Africa to Southeast Asia, France's empire was unraveling. France insisted that Algeria—the crown jewel of the empire and home to a nationalist movement then pleading its case to the United Nations—be included in the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The French hoped that Algeria's involvement in the EEC would quell colonial unrest and confirm international agreement that Algeria was indeed French. French authorities harnessed Algeria's legal status as an official département within the empire to claim that European trade regulations and labor rights should traverse the Mediterranean. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany conceded in order to move forward with the treaty, and Algeria entered a rights regime that allowed free movement of labor and guaranteed security for the families of migrant workers. Even after independence in 1962, Algeria remained part of the community, although its ongoing inclusion was a matter of debate. Still, Algeria's membership continued until 1976, when a formal treaty removed it from the European community. In this book, Dr. Brown combats understandings of Europe's “natural” borders by emphasizing the extracontinental contours of the early union. The unification vision was never spatially limited, suggesting that contemporary arguments for geographic boundaries excluding Turkey and areas of Eastern Europe from the European Union must be seen as ahistorical. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SSV Capital PLC CEO Ankur Ghosh joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio with details of the company's recent progress and future plans in the fintech space. The conversation began with Ghosh confirming that SSV Capital has fully repaid its convertible loan note holders, returning more than £3 million to investors. He described this as a positive milestone that has generated strong investor confidence, with many reinvesting into the business. The company's primary focus now lies in accelerating development around SSV Smart Pay, particularly in open banking and real estate proptech. Additionally, it has begun operations for its fund management business, SSV Funds sarl, based in Luxembourg. Looking ahead, Ghosh revealed major news: the launch of SSV Smart Account, with regulatory approval expected by 15 September. This move will allow the company to offer savings and current accounts, targeted primarily at its Smart Pay merchant base, but open to all customers. “We were challenging Visa and Mastercard,” Ghosh said. “Now, we'll be launching current accounts, challenging Monzo and Revolut.” He added that SSV Capital is aiming to build a full embedded finance ecosystem, including plans to explore a service that could rival Klarna. The company intends to soft-launch SSV Smart Account by the end of September or early October 2025. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #SSVCapital #Fintech #SmartPay #OpenBanking #DigitalBanking #SmartAccount #EmbeddedFinance #StartupFinance #ChallengerBank #InvestingNews #Proptech #FCAapproval
Chaque semaine, le podcast de la woxx vous offre un regard en coulisses sur notre travail journalistique et explore les enjeux derrière nos articles. Chaque semaine, le podcast de la woxx vous offre un regard en coulisses sur notre travail journalistique et explore les enjeux derrière nos articles. Cette fois-ci, direction Arlon, où un collectif citoyen tente de sauver un champ cultivé en bio, menacé par un projet de complexe sportif. Entre spéculation foncière, pression immobilière venue du Luxembourg et résistances locales, cette histoire raconte bien plus qu'un conflit d'aménagement : elle met en lumière les tensions entre modèle agricole durable et développement urbain. L'article dont nous avons parlé : Agriculture biologique et urbanisation : Résistance préventive à ArlonThe post Agriculture biologique : Résistance préventive à Arlon first appeared on Radio ARA.
This week James and Will (well, mostly James) are joined by author Paul Maunder, who discusses his book, Angel of the Mountains: The Strange Tale of Charly Gaul.Born in Luxembourg in 1932, Charly Gaul turned professional aged 20, quickly establishing himself a prodigious yet mercurial talent, 'A murderous climber with a lower gear than the rest, turning his legs at a speed that would break your heart – tick tock, tick tock, tick tock,' said fellow rider Raphaël Géminiani. In 1956 Gaul won the Giro d'Italia, followed by the Tour de France in 1958 and the Giro again the following year, yet despite such success he was a fragile and curious figure, prone to mistakes, distrust and neurosis, and by 1965 he had retired, having never reached such heights again. But that's only half the story, as Angel of the Mountains tracks Gaul through a strange and tragic retirement and into a more peaceful old age.Angel of the Mountains - The Strange Tale of Charly Gaul is published by Quercus and is available in all good bookshops and online.------------------This episode is sponsored by Laka Bike Insurance, the specialist bike insurers. Visit laka.co/cyclist and enter the code CYCLISTMAG to get your first 30 days' bike insurance cover FREE.------------------This episode is brought to you by the Hammerhead Karoo GPS bike computer. Visit hammerhead.io and use the code CYCLIST to get a free HR strap with every purchase (just be sure to add the strap to your cart then apply the code at checkout).------------------Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine?Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your door.And it's also a rather lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview by Kris PetersFor 20 years, Jerome Reuter a.k.a. ROME has been a force to reckon with in the musical underground. Through relentless touring and a steady stream of high-quality concept albums, ROME has built a remarkably loyal following from Berlin to LA, from Sydney to Saigon, from Lisbon to Kyiv.The Luxembourg-born singer-songwriter has created an authoritative body of work, encompassing more than 20 full-length albums and numerous other official releases. ROME's compelling brand of Dark Folk merges various musical influences, from Post-Punk to Chanson. Lyrically inspired by world literature from Burroughs to Brecht, Celine to Cioran, from Hesse to Jünger; ROME's detailed, well-researched, yet particularly accessible concept albums combine his interest in history, philosophy and the arts in a most compelling way. Through his unique vision, he has managed to establish his very own musical niche informed by various European folk and Chanson traditions coupled with post punk and industrial influences.Now, for the very first time, Reuter is heading to Australia for a select run of shows starting from August 22, and to celebrate the occasion, HEAVY was fortunate enough to score some time to discuss his plans. We start by asking Reuter why he has neglected us for the last two decades (with a smile, of course)."Good question," he laughed. "There were a few attempts before, but there was COVID and this and that, but finally we got this back on track for this year and also because it's our 20th anniversar,y we are doing a big tour, so I guess we waited a little bit to make it happen this year."Being his first time out here, Australian fans have little idea of what to actually expect when Reuter takes the stage, so we try to fill in the blanks."This Australian tour is going to be a stripped-back, solo show," he began. "So it's just going to be me on guitar. It's not the whole band, it's not the big kaboom of thundering drums that I am known for. It's more of an honest, direct, intimate approach with me just on guitar, revisiting some of the material I have written in the last several years and taking it back to the roots."In the full interview, Jerome talks more about the tour and what to expect, the challenges of visiting a country for the first time, constructing set lists, how he develops his conceptual ideas and how much research goes into them, the plethora of goodness being released to celebrate Rome's 20th anniversary and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
Helsinki just hit a milestone—zero traffic deaths in a year. How did they do it, and why can't other cities, like Luxembourg, match that success? Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World."
What makes a seasoned treasury professional return to where it all began? In this episode, Jens Billberg reveals why he rejoined Trelleborg Group as Group Treasurer after years away, and how his career - from back office trainee to treasury leader offers a roadmap for rising treasury professionals.Jens Billberg is the Group Treasurer and VP Treasury at Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions. With over two decades in corporate treasury, consulting, and international leadership, Jens brings deep insight into building treasury functions, managing risk globally, and leveraging technology to enhance operations.Main topics discussed:Jens' accidental entry into treasury and early back office experienceTransitioning from back office to trading and risk management rolesThe transformation of Trelleborg's business and treasury function over two decadesChallenges and lessons from implementing global cash structures in China and IndiaKey differences between corporate treasury and consulting rolesBuilding a treasury hub in Luxembourg from scratchEmbracing digitization, robotics, and system automation in treasuryRejoining Trelleborg: motivations, leadership mindset, and organizational strategyAdvice for young treasury professionals and career path reflectionsHow Trelleborg's local-for-local model helped weather trade wars and COVID-19You can connect with Jens Billberg on LinkedIn. ---
Bill C-5 — otherwise known by its full name, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act — is now officially law. While the name may be a mouthful, its goal is clear: to finally fix what Canada has long struggled with, which is getting major projects approved and built faster. But is C-5 just what the economy ordered, or will it struggle to achieve its intentions and become another overpromised, underdelivered piece of policy? Scott Crockatt is joined by BCA's VP of Policy and Chief Economist Mike Holden to answer this very question. Scott and Mike unpack Canada's "lost decade" and the lack of productivity growth that is alarming Canadian policy thinkers and economists, including the fact that Canada ranks 37 out of 38 OECD countries in productivity growth over the last decade (only ahead of Luxembourg). The podcast will also break down what's actually in the bill: its biggest strengths, its political hurdles, and the early pushback it's already facing. Finally, the episode wraps with a broad discussion on whether the "production model" (i.e., Bill C-5) lives up to expectations from "the advertisement" (i.e., the Liberal election platform). --------------------- About the Business Council of Alberta The Business Council of Alberta was founded on a simple idea: to make life better for all Albertans. We believe that business has an important role in improving society, and that when business does well, we all do well. We work with the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of Alberta's largest enterprises to understand the big, long-term challenges that Albertans are facing and work with industry, government, and civil society to solve these problems and build shared prosperity for every person who calls Alberta home. Check out more of our recent work: https://bit.ly/3JG9ifS Listen to BCA Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bHlfFB Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BPxDhv Follow us on socials: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QaetHE YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QswqAV X: https://bit.ly/3P7pgB0 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Qx6B2J
Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Arash Attar-Rezvani, M&A Partner at Skadden based in Paris, brings over two decades of cross-border M&A strategy experience to this in-depth conversation. From billion-dollar telecom deals across Latin America to luxury brand acquisitions spanning multiple jurisdictions, Arash reveals the hidden complexities that make international M&A uniquely challenging. M&A professionals will learn how to structure deals across incompatible legal systems, navigate emerging regulatory landscapes, and build the trust essential for successful cross-border transactions. Things you will learn: How to identify and manage multiple antitrust and national security clearances across jurisdictions with varying sophistication levels Why smaller transactions often require more innovation than billion-dollar deals, and how to build structures when no legal playbook exists The psychology behind cross-border deal-making and why trust trumps even the most ironclad contracts _________________ How One Small M&A Team is Closing 8 Deals This Year See how US Heart & Vascular is running faster, cleaner deals using Buyer-Led M&A™ and DealRoom. Join Kison in the live session on August 14 at 11am EST.
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Nate sat down with Bence from Footy in Luxembourg to talk about Levadia's Conference League opponents, FC Differdange Who are they? What can we expect? Who's the key players? What do we think the outcome of the game will be?
The new Premiership campaign is officially upon us – so the boys are back with the first Monday Twa Teams, One Street. Sadly, the new campaign enthusiasm didn't last long at Dens Park, with Dundee suffering an underwhelming 2-1 defeat against Hibs that our man George Cran labelled ‘dismal'. We discuss the need for new signings – at least six, according to boss Steven Pressley – and the Dee's passive approach that barely laid a glove on the Hibees. On the bright side, there's praise for the shape of the team and one young defender is highlighted for plaudits. But should Billy Koumetio line up against Rangers? Across the road, rest and recovery is the order of the day after Dundee United played out a breathless 2-2 draw against Falkirk – just 48 hours after touching down from Conference League duty in Luxembourg. A creditable result given a remarkable injury list so early in the campaign, and one Terrors midfielder stood out as runaway man of the match. After switching to a 4-3-3 against the Bairns, how will Jim Goodwin seek to tackle Rapid Vienna – and dare United dream of a famous European night? Dundee United correspondent Alan Temple is joined by Dundee counterpart George Cran and Graeme Finnan. You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos
A critical vulnerability in SUSE [SOO-suh] Manager allows attackers to run commands with root privilege. A joint CISA and U.S. Coast Guard threat hunt at a critical infrastructure site reveals serious cybersecurity issues. Healthcare providers across the U.S. report recent data breaches. Cybercriminals infiltrate a bank by physically planting a Raspberry Pi on a network switch. Russian state-backed hackers target Moscow diplomats to deploy ApolloShadow malware. Luxembourg investigates a major telecom outage tied to Huawei equipment. China's cyberspace regulator summons Nvidia over alleged security risks linked to its H20 AI chips. A new report examines early indicators of system compromise. Today we are joined by Ryan Whelan, Managing Director and Global Head of Accenture Cyber Intelligence, with their analysis of Scattered Spider. Pwn2Own puts a million dollar bounty on WhatsApp zero-clicks. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire GuestOur guest today is Ryan Whelan, Managing Director and Global Head of Accenture Cyber Intelligence, discussing the possibilities of Scattered Spider. Selected Reading Critical flaw in SUSE Manager exposes enterprise deployments to compromise (Beyond Machines) CISA identifies OT configuration flaws during cyber threat hunt at critical infrastructure organization, lists cyber hygiene (Industrial Cyber) CISA Issues ICS Advisories for Rockwell Automation Using VMware, and Güralp Seismic Monitoring Systems (Cyber Security News) Florida Internal Medicine Practices Discloses November 2024 Data Breach (HIPAA Journal) Cybercrooks use Raspberry Pi to steal ATM cash (The Register) Russian Cyberspies Target Foreign Embassies in Moscow via AitM Attacks: Microsoft (SecurityWeek) Luxembourg probes reported attack on Huawei tech that caused nationwide telecoms outage (The Record) Nvidia summoned by China's cyberspace watchdog over risks in H20 chips (CGTN) Hackers Regularly Exploit Vulnerabilities Before Public Disclosure (Infosecurity Magazine) Pwn2Own hacking contest pays $1 million for WhatsApp exploit (Bleeping Computer) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dundee United created history in Luxembourg – our man in the Grand Duchy, Alan Temple, is fresh off the plane to give us the lowdown on the 1-0 win over UNA Strassen. There's plenty to discuss including the awaiting Rapid Vienna, Kristijan Trapanovski's injury and why Falkirk on Sunday is as hard a season-opener as United could hope for. Plus plenty of Dundee FC chat as their Premiership opener against Hibs approaches on Sunday. Should Dees be worried and what's the latest on Simon Murray's injury? In the studio are George Cran and Graeme Finnan as Alan tunes in online. You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos
It Was Just An Accident What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. A co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg and explores political repression in Iran and morality. Bank of Dave 2: The Lone Ranger Dave Fishwick takes on a dangerous and formidable opponent than the big banks: Payday Loan Companies. Dave recruits Jessica and Oliver to his cause. Together they embark on a journey that will bring down an entire industry of predatory corporations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ross and John are back for season 25/26 aa they bring you the second podcast of the week looking ahead to our Falkirk's first game back in the top flight in 15 years. Our opponents are Dundee United as they come off the back off a game in Luxembourg and to give us an insight into the Terror are season ticket holders, Fiona and her Dad Rab. And we will find out exactly how much they know about their club as well as bringing you birthday corner! Expect the unexpected! Behind the Wall – Behind the Bairns since 1985 Falkirk's best selection of fine wines lagers, craft and cask ales, fantastic value food and great service. Check out what's on www.behindthewall.co.uk Join the FFIT T8s https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803421196843918 Get the new Falkirk Daft t-shirt's: https://pintsnprints.co.uk/collection... And Remember sign up for our Discord and Social Media: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/sVYbRzzusK Twitter/Insta/Facebook - @Falkirkdaft Get Merch: merch.falkirkdaft.co.uk For any sponsorship enquiries email sales@falkirkdaft.co.uk Subscribe to our YouTube channel and remember to leave a review where you get your podcasts. youtube.com/@falkirkdaft
The Thrilling World of horseback archery combines trust and precision as Nico Thielen and blind rider Nadine Schumacher share their dynamic, niche sport. Horseback archery isn't your typical weekend sport. Imagine galloping at 50 km/h, letting go of the reins, holding onto your horse with just your legs and swiftly releasing arrows at a moving target. Now imagine doing this with no sight. Nico Thielen, a horseback archery coach based in Luxembourg, knows precisely how exhilarating and demanding this ancient martial art can be. Having competed internationally, from Hungary to Jordan, Nico champions this revitalised discipline that requires profound trust between rider and horse. Yet Nico's most remarkable coaching challenge is Nadine Schumacher, who became blind two years ago due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes, exacerbated by severe and chronic stress. Despite this life-altering event, she is determined not to let blindness define her limitations. Nadine's journey into horseback archery began through a friend's introduction to Nico and his fiancée, Sarah Elmquist, who embraced the unique challenge of trying to teach someone who cannot see. Both certified coaches trained in Hungary, they adapted their training methods ingeniously. Nadine shoots by the rhythmic sound of a metronome placed on targets, proving sight is not the only means of achieving pinpoint accuracy. The synergy between horse and rider is profound, especially given that horses, highly sensitive prey animals, mirror human emotions. For Nadine, whose connection to horses was already strong from years as a riding therapist, horseback archery became a natural extension of her understanding of non-verbal communication. Nico highlights the emotional intelligence required in horseback archery, emphasising harmony rather than dominance. "Horses prefer a softer, more intuitive energy," he notes, pointing out why women often excel in equestrian sports. He also shares a fascinating insight about herd dynamics: it's typically the oldest female horse leading through wisdom and experience, a concept he humorously suggests humans might adopt in leadership roles. Both Nico and Nadine stress the therapeutic aspect of their sport. For Nadine, horseback archery represents a remarkable physical and mental challenge, providing immense satisfaction with every arrow hitting its mark. Her resilience serves as an inspiring testament that obstacles, even blindness, can become gateways to extraordinary achievements. You can also hear the perspective of Nadine's son, Sam, in this show who came to accompany his mother. You can find both Nico, his finacée Sarah and Nadine competing in the Limpach Open Horseback Archery Festival this weekend. More information can be found here: Find Nico on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bow.rider/ And Nadine here: https://www.instagram.com/souls_in_balance_hobscheid/ Join D'Arc Angels here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/224446304261833/
In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We'll find out what they're doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In this episode, we meet someone navigating the personal side of one of the biggest transformations our industry has ever seen. Sylvie Macraigne is a product and strategy leader with more than 20 years of international experience – from France to London to the U.S. to Luxembourg. Her resume includes Orange, Globecast, Arqiva, and Intelsat. Now she serves as Senior Principal Product Manager at SES, where she's helping lead the company's multi-orbit future – including integrating Low Earth Orbit capabilities into SES's service portfolio. Sylvie joins us just days after SES acquired Intelsat – a historic merger that will shape this industry for decades to come. What does that kind of change feel like on the inside? How do you hold steady in the midst of it? And where does the future lead from here?
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
For the second installment of our mini summer series Diaspora on the Airwaves —originally produced by Ingrid Slaninková from RSI's Slovak section — we travel to Luxembourg to meet Peter Balla, a translator and interpreter who's also a former radio professional. Through the local community station Radio ARA, he brings Slovak and Czech music and culture to a diverse audience abroad. We also take a moment to mark World Nature Conservation Day — July 28th — and reflect on our connection with the planet in these times of mounting challenges. And finally, the latest episode of Slovak Sound Check will help you order coffee like a local — whether you take it with sugar, milk, or just a smile.
Vanuit Jardin du Luxembourg in Parijs blikken we terug op drie schitterende koersweken door Frankrijk. Het duel waar we zo op hoopten bleef uit, Pogacar was simpelweg de sterkste en pakt daarmee zijn vierde eindzege in de Ronde van Frankrijk. Maar dankzij de eindeloze aanvallen van Van der Poel, de zeges in de bergen van Arensman en die prachtige overwinning van Wout van Aert in Parijs, was er meer dan genoeg om van te genieten en over na te praten. Wij zijn er over twee weken weer. À bientôt, vrienden!
La Slovaquie en direct, Magazine en francais sur la Slovaquie
Actualités, gros plan. International, vie quotidienne. Activités du point focal WBI en Slovaquie. Adriana Boysova vit dans la capitale du Luxembourg depuis pres de vingt ans. Les Slovaques sont amateurs de tradition. Katka Hrnčiariková de Beňuš fabrique des manchettes traditionnelles. Elle préserve l'ancien et brode le nouveau. Reprise.
Dernier épisode de cette saison 6, plein de réflexions, conseils, recos séries/specials d'humoristes mais aussi sur la grossesse! N'hésitez pas à aller faire un tour sur ma liste de naissance Minipouce! Bonne écoute! Retrouvez moi sur scène dans "Dédoublée" après mon congé-mat':Luxembourg, le 3/12Charleroi, le 4/12Tours, le 10/12Bruxelles, le 17/12Liège, le 18/12Paris, le 20/01/26 au Paradis Latin!
Dundee United kick off the season with victory over UNA Strassen – what happened on the night? And what should we expect in the second leg in Luxembourg? Dundee, meanwhile, avoiding a banana skin against Bonnyrigg – can they do the same against Montrose on Saturday? And what's happening with their pursuit of Macedonian playmaker Martin Gjorgievski? Joining George, Alan and Bear in the studio is big Lee Wilkie. LIVE SHOW: Subscribers coming to our live show at Dens Park on Tuesday can send in questions for the Q&A – pop them to onestreet@dcthomson.co.uk You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos
It's July (or Dzuli), so it's time for a summer playlist courtesy of the Eurovision Song Contest's songbook. The Eurovangelists are joined by world traveler Garrett Palm of Agents of Travel to talk about the breeziest songs in ESC history as picked by your hosts and put together the ideal poolside playlist. Jeremy warns against nachos abroad, Dimitry reveals a secret superstar, Garrett wonders if Swedish anatomy might be a little different, and Oscar bets it all on Baccara. Listen to Garrett's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-travel/id1639815514Watch all our picks on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddeJ6rtS_Vo&list=PLd2EbKTi9fyVubunfE3I7cRhQOv4nEBnEThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4p2HFnL4hEdOvWHqVRLYTF The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
Alan Kinder was waiting to be drafted into the military during World War II, but when he arrived at the Army recruiter, he was told his eyesight was too poor. The next time he tried to join, his eyesight wasn't any better. This time, the Army took him anyway.Kinder was trained in sound ranging as part of the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. His job was to determine how far away the enemies were and what vehicles they might have with them. The battalion landed at Utah Beach just a few weeks after D-Day. Months later it would be part of the Battle of Nancy, in eastern France, and the Battle of the Bulge.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Kinder explains how sound ranging worked and how his unit helped to chase the Nazis from Normandy to the eastern edge of France. He will take us inside their work at the Battle of Nancy, almost being killed near the Battle of the Bulge, and his memory of the cost of war from the Bulge that he's only been able to talk about in recent years.Kinder will also share his memories of crossing the Rhine and the final weeks of the war before the German surrender.
Catherine, Princess of Wales is one of the best known, best liked and best dressed women in the world. But she's far from the only future queen with a fairytale love story, who's now busy greeting diplomats, supporting charities, raising little royals and looking fabulous! Of the 10 surviving hereditary monarchies in Europe, 5 have heirs who are still young and as yet unmarried. We can look forward to waking up early to watch the royal weddings of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Prince Christian of Denmark, Princess Catherina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess Leonor of Spain and Prince Jacques of Monaco in the years to come. Today, let's meet the 2 Queens and 1 Prince consort, 1 Grand Duchess and 1 Princess in waiting – the spouses of the heirs apparent of Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway Prince Daniel of Sweden Catherine, Princess of Wales Princess Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis news from around the world: Macky covers a wild case where a criminal gang used drones to locate and rob cannabis grows in the UK. (BBC News) Margaret shares a fascinating scientific discovery, a tropical plant unrelated to cannabis that naturally produces CBD. We also explore a new study revealing genetic links between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions. (Neuroscience News) Billy reports on Luxembourg's Health Minister Warken proposing tighter restrictions on access to medical cannabis. John discusses how RFK Jr. and others in Trump's circle are pushing psychedelics reform after an FDA decision setback—and updates on marijuana rescheduling as Senate Republicans move on Trump's DEA pick. Join us for the latest headlines, research, and political updates shaping the future of cannabis and psychedelics worldwide! Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links. Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.
Aujourd'hui, je reçois l'écrivain Jonas Pardo, militant anti-raciste, formateur et auteur du fabuleux petit manuel de lutte contre l'antisémitisme. On a parlé de son enfance, de son amour de la prépa puis de la déception en école d'ingé… De nos origines, de nos colos d'adolescence puis de notre évolution à la vingtaine, chacun dans des milieux très différents, mais décidant de rendre public notre judéité. La discussion nous mène vers l'humour, comment rire avec les juifs? Bonne écoute! Retrouvez moi "Dédoublée" au Festival d'Avignon au Théâtre des Béliers !Puis, on se revoit après mon congé-mat':Luxembourg, le 3/12Charleroi, le 4/12Tours, le 10/12Bruxelles, le 17/12Liège, le 18/12Paris, le 20/01/26 au Paradis Latin!
Fluent Fiction - French: Under Paris Skies: A Journey of Rivalry and Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Julien étudiait attentivement sous un grand platane au jardin du Luxembourg.En: Julien was studying attentively under a large plane tree in the Jardin du Luxembourg.Fr: Un livre de philosophie était ouvert devant lui.En: A philosophy book lay open in front of him.Fr: Il se sentait légèrement distrait.En: He felt slightly distracted.Fr: Les festivités récentes de la fête nationale résonnaient encore dans sa tête.En: The recent festivities of the national holiday still echoed in his mind.Fr: Les feux d'artifice, les chants patriotiques avaient laissé une empreinte vive dans son esprit.En: The fireworks, the patriotic songs had left a vivid imprint in his spirit.Fr: Camille, son amie fidèle, le regardait avec un sourire encourageant.En: Camille, his loyal friend, watched him with an encouraging smile.Fr: Elle était venue avec ses crayons et son carnet.En: She had come with her pencils and notebook.Fr: Elle trouvait l'inspiration dans le calme des jardins et les rires lointains des familles en pique-nique.En: She found inspiration in the calm of the gardens and the distant laughs of families picnicking.Fr: "Julien, prends une pause," dit Camille en dessinant des cercles paresseux.En: "Julien, take a break," said Camille while drawing lazy circles.Fr: "Le stress ne t'aidera pas."En: "Stress won't help you."Fr: Julien soupira.En: Julien sighed.Fr: "J'ai besoin de cette bourse," répondit-il.En: "I need that scholarship," he replied.Fr: "Élodie est ma plus grande rivale.En: "Élodie is my greatest rival.Fr: Elle est brillante.En: She's brilliant.Fr: Je dois réussir."En: I must succeed."Fr: Élodie, une élève intelligente et déterminée, révisait non loin d'eux.En: Élodie, an intelligent and determined student, was studying not far from them.Fr: Elle était connue pour ses notes parfaites et son ambition sans faille.En: She was known for her perfect grades and unwavering ambition.Fr: Le soleil d'été réchauffait doucement les jardins, l'air embaumait d'un parfum de roses.En: The summer sun gently warmed the gardens, the air was fragrant with the scent of roses.Fr: Chaque coin du parc semblait raconter une histoire.En: Every corner of the park seemed to tell a story.Fr: Les enfants couraient, les vieux amis jouaient aux échecs sous les statues anciennes.En: Children ran, old friends played chess under ancient statues.Fr: Élodie s'approcha, un sourire assuré sur le visage.En: Élodie approached, a confident smile on her face.Fr: "Salut, Julien," dit-elle en montrant son carnet rempli de notes propres.En: "Hi, Julien," she said, showing her notebook filled with neat notes.Fr: "J'espère que tu es prêt pour le grand jour."En: "I hope you're ready for the big day."Fr: Julien hésitait, mais il savait que cette conversation était inévitable.En: Julien hesitated, but he knew this conversation was inevitable.Fr: "Je fais de mon mieux, Élodie," répondit-il poliment.En: "I'm doing my best, Élodie," he replied politely.Fr: "Mais il y a toujours des choses que je ne comprends pas."En: "But there are always things I don't understand."Fr: Camille, voyant la tension, proposa spontanément : "Et si vous débattiez sur un sujet pour vous aider ?"En: Camille, seeing the tension, spontaneously suggested: "What if you debated a topic to help each other?"Fr: Élodie acquiesça.En: Élodie nodded.Fr: Un débat serait un excellent moyen de se préparer.En: A debate would be an excellent way to prepare.Fr: Le sujet choisi était "Le rôle de la liberté individuelle dans la société moderne".En: The chosen topic was "The Role of Individual Freedom in Modern Society."Fr: Julien et Élodie s'engagèrent dans une discussion vive.En: Julien and Élodie engaged in a lively discussion.Fr: Julien exposait son point de vue, mais Élodie répliquait avec assurance.En: Julien presented his viewpoint, but Élodie countered with assurance.Fr: Cependant, au fil des échanges, quelque chose changea.En: However, over the exchanges, something changed.Fr: Julien commença à voir des angles qu'il n'avait pas considérés auparavant.En: Julien began to see angles he hadn't considered before.Fr: Élodie, malgré sa rivalité apparente, lui offrit de nouvelles perspectives.En: Élodie, despite her apparent rivalry, offered him new perspectives.Fr: "Tu vois, Julien," dit Élodie avec un clin d'œil.En: "You see, Julien," said Élodie with a wink.Fr: "Parfois, d'autres points de vue peuvent enrichir le tien."En: "Sometimes, other viewpoints can enrich your own."Fr: Le débat terminé, Julien se sentait épuisé mais éclairé.En: After the debate, Julien felt exhausted but enlightened.Fr: Il avait découvert une nouvelle dimension dans sa compréhension.En: He had discovered a new dimension in his understanding.Fr: Plus important encore, il comprit que la compétition ne devait pas nécessairement être une barrière.En: More importantly, he realized that competition didn't necessarily have to be a barrier.Fr: Camille, toujours attentive, lui dit doucement : "C'est dans l'ouverture d'esprit que l'on trouve vraiment la sagesse."En: Camille, ever attentive, softly said to him: "True wisdom is found in open-mindedness."Fr: Sur le chemin du retour, Julien marchait avec un poids en moins sur les épaules.En: On the way back, Julien walked with a weight lifted off his shoulders.Fr: Il avait appris que c'était sa propre compréhension et sa passion qui comptaient, pas seulement le fait de surpasser les autres.En: He had learned that it was his own understanding and passion that mattered, not merely surpassing others.Fr: Il était prêt pour son examen, prêt à affronter son avenir avec confiance.En: He was ready for his exam, ready to face his future with confidence.Fr: Cette expérience au jardin du Luxembourg lui montra la valeur de la collaboration et de l'apprentissage partagé.En: That experience at the Jardin du Luxembourg showed him the value of collaboration and shared learning.Fr: Ainsi, sous le ciel ensoleillé de Paris, Julien trouva finalement la clé de sa réussite : confiance en soi et ouverture aux autres.En: Thus, under the sunny skies of Paris, Julien finally found the key to his success: self-confidence and openness to others. Vocabulary Words:the scholarship: la boursethe holiday: la fêtethe rivalry: la rivalitéthe festivities: les festivitésthe echo: l'échothe laughter: les riresthe garden: le jardinthe notebook: le carnetthe firework: le feu d'artificethe scent: le parfumthe dimension: la dimensioninsight: l'éclaircissementthe ambition: l'ambitionthe stress: le stressthe statue: la statuethe perspective: la perspectivethe understanding: la compréhensionthe wisdom: la sagessethe competition: la compétitionthe future: l'avenirthe opportunity: l'occasionthe angle: l'anglethe role: le rôleopen-mindedness: l'ouverture d'espritthe self-confidence: la confiance en soithe summer: l'ététhe debate: le débatthe viewpoint: le point de vuethe determination: la déterminationthe key: la clé
Author Meryl Gordon's new biography “The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess” delves into the life of Perle Mesta, a prominent socialite, political hostess, activist, and U.S. envoy to Luxembourg.
We're going back to Switzerland to go back to the very beginning of Eurovision itself! Special guest Bridger Winegar (Corporate, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Jimmy Kimmel Live!) joins us for the Eurovision Grand Prix of 1956, and the many precedents that are set almost 70 years ago that still persist to this day. Jeremy's like this every night, Dimitry can't take all the birds, Bridger has had enough of all these flags, and Oscar stans the very first gay icon of the ESC.Watch a reconstructed version of ESC 1956 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGdLnhMfScsThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fMh5gomcSIRuGRrNUQ52j The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
Through most of history, monarchs wielded unlimited political and military power, while their Queens and consorts were in charge of producing heirs and ruling the hearts of the people. Since the fall of feudalism, the 10 remaining hereditary monarchs of Europe have lost their unchecked authority. But their spouses' so called ‘soft powers' of hosting diplomats, supporting charities and greeting the public are more important than ever. And they look fabulous doing it! Let's meet the Queens consort of Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, the Grand duchess of Luxembourg, and the Princess of Monaco. We'll also meet the Prince consort of Denmark and the Princess of Liechtenstein who have both recently died. Queen Mathilde of Belgium Queen Mary of Denmark Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Queen Sonja of Norway Queen Letizia of Spain Queen Silvia of Sweden Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Princess Marie of Liechtenstein Princess Charlene of Monaco Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has been everywhere this past week for all the wrong reasons and a few right ones. He's headlining news feeds and social media after a viral onstage meltdown during his Lytham Festival set in England. Technical difficulties cut the sound mid-performance of Cry Me A River, prompting Timberlake to very publicly lose his cool, gesturing and shouting at crew members onstage. According to TMZ and Us Weekly, the entire tantrum was caught on fan cameras and swiftly made the rounds online, with fans and outlets like Music Times and Metro noting the visibly confused crowd and blasting Timberlake's actions as unprofessional. Instagram was flooded with clips and memes about his surly outburst, putting Timberlake at the center of a fresh controversy.This is just the latest public stumble for Timberlake in a rough year. Back in June, he was arrested for DWI in New York after admitting to having had “one martini” before failing a field sobriety test, leading to a plea deal with a fine, a 90-day license suspension, and mandatory community service. That incident reportedly strained his marriage to actress Jessica Biel as sources told RadarOnline the couple has been “leading separate lives,” relying on FaceTime during Timberlake's extensive touring and now facing new tabloid pressure as sources caution Timberlake risks losing Jessica if things don't improve.Professionally, Timberlake is pressing ahead with his 2025 World Tour, with major upcoming dates including a highly anticipated concert at the Istanbul Technical University Stadium on July 30, as reported by News Central Asia. Istanbul is treating his visit as a season highlight, with Timberlake expected to deliver his signature theatrical production and chart-topping hits—a chance, perhaps, for a much-needed reset in front of a global audience. Promos and behind-the-scenes glimpses from tour stops like Luxembourg have kept his Instagram followers engaged, where Timberlake has posted his gratitude to fans.Old wounds also keep reopening in the press. Timberlake continues to be referenced in coverage of Britney Spears, whose explosive memoir last year included revelations about their past, and the pop singer's earlier business missteps with Myspace are resurfacing in retrospectives about his varied career. Meanwhile, scenes from his recent films and older performances, like the infamous Super Bowl incident with Janet Jackson, are back in the pop culture conversation thanks to Max streaming and Broadway retrospectives.In summary, Timberlake's name is dominating entertainment headlines—for a tour that's still drawing crowds, a viral temper that's drawing critics, and a personal life that bloggers, fans, and gossip columns can't seem to ignore. As a summer of concerts continues, Timberlake faces an undeniable pop star paradox: massive professional attention amid some of the most challenging and scrutinized moments of his public and private life.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Donald Trump kalder EU en "fjende", som udelukkende er skabt til at røve USA's sparegris. Hvorfor har Trump så stort et horn i siden på Europa? Og kan EU stå på egne ben, når USA trækker sig? I dette afsnit går turen til Berlaymont-bygningen i Bruxelles, hvor Europa-kommissionen holder til, og den lille landsby Schengen i krydspunktet mellem Tyskland, Frankrig og Luxembourg, hvor en kendt traktat blev underskrevet for 40 år siden. Afsnittet er optaget i juni 2025. Deltagere: Udlandskorrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht, EU-analytiker Per Bang Thomsen og Energi- og boligkommissær i EU, Dan Jørgensen. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen.
We're back! In this weeks episode, Danielle covers alleged “Royal Witches,” Joan of Navarre, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Elizabeth Woodville and Anne Boleyn, while Zee shares the incredible story of America's first transgender celebrity, Christine Jorgensen. Stalk us here!Merch - ghosts-n-heauxsTwitter - ghostsnheauxsInstagram - ghosts_n_heauxsFacebook - GhostsnHeauxsPodcastAnd don't forget to send your stories to ghostsnheauxs@gmail.com
MUSICThere's a partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking case. The jury reached a verdict on charges two through five, which are about sex trafficking and transporting people for prostitution. But jurors have not been able to agree on the RICO charge, alleging that Diddy was the leader of a sex-trafficking Green Day has a tradition at their shows of bringing someone onstage, handing them a guitar, and letting them play along on "Good Riddance". But it backfired on them Monday in Luxembourg.Foo Fighters have dropped their first new song since 2023; a cover of Minor Threat's 80-second song "I Don't Wanna Hear It".Keith Urban was being interviewed and asked about his wife, Nicole Kidman, doing sex scenes with younger guys. Keith immediately hung up on the show. Here is the moment that Keith hung up on Australia's Mix 102.3 "Hayley & Max in the Morning". TVRyan Seacrest posted some pictures on Monday where he's . . . just living his life, apparently. And the Internet decided that he looks TOO THIN. 55-year-old Julie Bowen thought she was going to die when she was 29 because she had to get a pacemaker. Jennifer Aniston will star in a TV series based on "I'm Glad My Mom Died", the autobiography of "iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Check out the trailer for the new "Running Man" flick, starring Glenn Powell. It will be out on November It's that time of year again . . . Hallmark's annual Christmas in July programming kicks off Saturday. Besides the return of fan-favorite movies, there will be a new reality series called "Christmas at Sea". AND FINALLYHoops ... Fans of Michael Jordan who want to live like the six-time NBA champion now have a very expensive option. Jordan's former home in Highland Park, Illinois, is now available to rent through Airbnb. Champions Point is a seven-bedroom, 17.5-bath estate that can accommodate 14 guests. The mansion features a movie theater, commercial gym, cigar lounge, wine cellar, pool tables, bars, salon, saltwater aquariums, and a full-size basketball court. Renters have to use the place for seven nights – and fork over about $121,000. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we're all experiencing late onset stage fright. Laurie (@anylaurie16) 100% know what the language of Luxembourg is called. Jackie (@jackiekashian) looks back at the trauma of trying to win over club owners in her early years. Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel! Comic of the Week: Tatiana Frank @tatianafranknyc Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods:https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch 'Lauries special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo Watch 'Jackies special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70 Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16 Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad Become a member at maximumfun.org/join.
00:00 – 00:15 — Introduction & Wheel of Doom Live check & goat tribute: The show opens with Sam and Mike confirming they're live and dedicating the episode to their late homestead goat, Krusty, acknowledging his impact on their energy and lifestyle . Wheel of Doom & scoring updates: They spin the infamous Wheel of Doom, recap last week's all-time high score, and discuss viewer suggestions to improve the wheel's design and the underlying scoring algorithm . Positive affirmations kickoff: In a tonal shift, they recite a series of uplifting affirmations—trusting the universe, attracting success—to set a hopeful mood after the morbid opener . Occult & conspiracy primer: A deep dive into “interdimensional demonic intelligence,” haunted regions, and the idea of fallen angels manipulating leadership, setting the stage for the show's blend of paranormal and geopolitical themes . Catherine Austin Fitts discussion: Hosts debate Fitts's sudden prominence—her Bush-era credentials versus recycled '90s conspiracies—questioning whether she's a genuine whistleblower or part of the mirage . Grid-down survival scenario: A video outlines how quickly society unravels when the power grid collapses, using Texas's near-miss in 2021 as a case study, and sketches the cascading failures—fuel shortages, hospital shutdowns, civil unrest—if it went national . Birkin bag origins: They marvel at Jane Birkin's prototype Hermès bag—its design born from an overhead-bin mishap—and note its looming Sotheby's auction, tying fashion to doomscroll culture . 00:15 – 00:30 — Ghost Town & Strange Finds Cold War ghost town for sale: A realtor's clip showcases a 100-acre, 43-home radar station in Finland, MN—overgrown, possibly contaminated—sparking fantasies of doomsday cults or Airbnb-style retreats . Reframing Jesus's resurrection: A Baha'i-perspective video argues that Jesus's teachings matter more than the resurrection miracle, prompting Sam and Mike to reflect on faith, church burnout, and spiritual practice . Mysterious Sri Lanka structure: They react to explorers finding a solitary white edifice in dense jungle—speculating on its origin, purpose, and cinematic quality . DMT, aliens & death: A bizarre mash-up video links UFO encounters to DMT experiences and mortality, leaving hosts both fascinated and skeptical of this incomplete puzzle . 00:30 – 00:45 — Tech & Strength Big Tech in uniform: Sam can't believe top CTOs from OpenAI, Meta and Palantir were sworn in as Army Reserve lieutenants—no boot camp, no public vetting—raising alarms about private data controlling military R&D . World's strongest grip: A clip profiles an arm-wrestling phenom whose grip strength defies belief; the hosts discuss training methods, human potential, and the absurdity of televised strength feats . 00:45 – 01:00 — Paranormal & UFOs Demonic watchers & Nephilim: Returning to biblical conspiracies, they explore a video on fallen angels and the watchers, debating the reality of demonic intelligence shaping our world . High-wire UFO crash: A rumor video claims alien craft crashed onto power lines above a highway; Sam lambastes its implausibility, noting how fighter jets could intercept any rogue drone . 01:00 – 01:15 — Fasting & Smuggling Angus Barberi's 382-day fast: A 1965 hospital case study reveals Barberi shed 276 lbs in 382 days on water, black coffee, and electrolytes—emerging at 180 lbs with no loose skin, baffling medical experts . Hosts' fasting banter: Sam and Mike share their own intermittent-fast plans, rib each other about homeopathic ban requests, and drop a shout-out to “the number one podcast” on Earth . Utah crude-oil smuggling: A news video covers a family indicted for shipping $300 million of Mexican crude into the U.S. under false waste declarations, blending greed, corruption, and border intrigue . 01:15 – 01:30 — Geopolitics & Blackouts Vanishing Boeing cargo planes: Three 777 freighters bound for Luxembourg disappear near Iranian airspace amid regional strikes—no proof of covert arms runs, but global eyebrows raise . Iran's digital blackout: After blaming cyber-threats, Iran forces a near-total internet shutdown; Starlink terminals smuggled in reactivate connections, highlighting “Black Mirror”-style information warfare . Cartoon news on ritual war: An animated briefing frames Israel's preemptive strikes, Iranian warnings, and proxy clashes as a deadly ritual game—Sam likens the visuals to dystopian satire . New World Order conspiracies: They unpack a spoof news segment on puppet-master elites fueling perpetual conflict, questioning which flavor of authoritarianism we'll ultimately choose . Watch Full Episodes on Sam's channels: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoli - Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/SamTripoli Sam Tripoli: Tin Foil Hat Podcast Website: SamTripoli.com Twitter: https://x.com/samtripoli Midnight Mike: The OBDM Podcast Website: https://ourbigdumbmouth.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/obdmpod Doom Scrollin' Telegram: https://t.me/+La3v2IUctLlhYWUx