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BT interviews William Ramsey of William Ramsey Investigates in a deep-dive conversation into the shadowed legacy of the Knights of Malta. From their medieval origins to their modern entanglements, this episode explores the order's enduring influence on global affairs, its ties to power, faith, and politics—and its curious proximity to secret societies. Together, BT and Ramsey uncover the hidden threads that connect history's most enigmatic brotherhoods to the geopolitical machinations of today. A must-listen for anyone drawn to the intersection of conspiracy, religion, and realpolitik.William's website: www.williamramseyinvestigates.com/

We review the semi-final allocation draw with Liv and understand what it means for Australia. Plus we preview the national final in Moldova with Liv and Mike gives his views on the leading songs for Malta's national final MESC. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/aussievision

Valletta, Malta is the tiny capital of this island nation. It is best known for having a host of museums, palaces and grand churches. Come find out why this UNESCO world heritage site is a must do for your travel bucket list. Support our Sponsors and Affiliates at no extra cost to you and help make planning your trip easier: Hardshell Luggage: https://amzn.to/3FHDWZ0  VRBO: https://vrbo.tpk.mx/cN1HgivC  AirHelp (Helps you get refunds for cancelled or delayed flights): https://airhelp.tp.st/jfs3ZFOO  Barvita (Code ABIGAILVACCA gets you 15% off your first order): https://barvita.co/?ref=ABIGAILVACCA Follow Global Treasures on Social Media and check out my blog: Blog: Globaltreasurestravel.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?tid=100093258132336 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltreasurespodcast

This week, Ryan and Brian continue to suffer from bronchial ailments despite having both gotten all the appropriate vaccines. To be clear, we still believe in vaccines! Things we don't necessarily believe in: whether we should move to Malta, whether Hello Kitty is a cat, and whether the host of a murder mystery party should be a critical part of the story. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be inducted into the Quintuple Decker Turkey Club. Drop us a note or a DM or a postcard or a phone call — we'd love to hear from you. Helpful links: Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fill-me-in/id1364379980 Amazon/Audible link: https://www.amazon.com/item_name/dp/B08JJRM927 RSS feed: http://bemoresmarter.libsyn.com/rss Contact us: Email (fmi@bemoresmarter.com) / Facebook / Instagram / Bluesky

Moldova has returned to Eurovision after a one-year break and has selected 16 songs to compete for a trip to Vienna in May. Malta has also streamlined their process a bit and will select their entrant from among 18 hopefuls. We'll take a look at the history of these two countries and preview the selections that will be taking place on Saturday, January 17. Folklore & Rock & Roll Summary End of 2025 News (1:19) Moldova at Eurovision (4:46) EuroWhat? AV Club (Patreon) (30:26) Malta at Eurovision (32:23) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/eurowhat)! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: * previews of upcoming episodes, * North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni * National Selection dates * Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss the ongoing federal halt on US offshore wind projects and mounting lawsuits from Equinor, Ørsted, and Dominion Energy. Plus Japan’s Goto floating wind farm begins commercial operation with eight Hitachi turbines on hybrid SPAR-type foundations, and Finnish investigators seize a vessel suspected of severing Baltic Sea cables. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by Strike Tape, protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit striketape.com. And now your hosts, Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum and Yolanda Padron. Welcome to the  Allen Hall: Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Alan Hall. I’m here with Rosie Barnes, Joel Saxum, and Yolanda Padron. Many things on the docket this week. The, the big one is the five US offshore wind projects that are facing cancellation after the federal halt. And on December 22nd, as we all know, the US Department of Interior ordered construction halted on every offshore wind project in American waters. Uh, the recent given and still given is national security. Uh, developers see it way differently and they’ve been going to court to try to. Get this issue resolved. Ecuador, Ted and Dominion Energy have all filed lawsuits at this point. EOR says [00:01:00] a 90 day pause, which is what this is right now, will likely mean cancellation of their empire. Project Dominion is losing more than about $5 million a day, and everybody is watching to see what happens. Orton’s also talking about taking some action here. Uh, there’s a, a lot of moving pieces. Essentially, as it stands right now, a lot of lawsuits, nothing happening in the water, and now talks mostly Ecuador of just completely canceling the project. That will have big implications to US. Electricity along the east coast,  Joel Saxum: right Joel? Yeah. We need it. Right? So I, I hate to beat a dead horse here because we’ve been talking about this for so long. Um, but. We’ve got energy demand growth, right? We’re sitting at three to 5% year on year demand growth in the United States, uh, which is unprecedented. Since, since, and this is a crazy thing. Since air [00:02:00] conditioning was invented for residential homes, we have not had this much demand for electricity growth. We’ve been pretty flat for the last 20 years. Uh, so we need it, right? We wanna be the AI data center superpower. We wanna do all this stuff. So we need electrons. Uh, these electrons are literally the quickest thing gonna be on the grid. Uh, up and down that whole eastern seaboard, which is a massive population center, a massive industrial and commercial center of the United States, and now we’re cutting the cord on ’em. Uh, so it is going to drive prices up for all consumers. That is a reality, right? Um, so we, we hear campaign promises up and down the things about making life more affordable for the. Joe Schmo on the street. Um, this is gonna hurt that big time. We’re already seeing. I think it was, um, we, Alan, you and I talked with some people from PGM not too long ago, and they were saying 20 to 30% increases already early this year. Allen Hall: Yeah. The, the increases in electricity rates are not being driven by [00:03:00] offshore wind. You see that in the press constantly or in commentary. The reason electricity rates are going up along the east coast is because they’re paying for. The early shutdown of cold fire generation, older generation, uh, petroleum based, uh, dirty, what I’ll call dirty electricity generation, they’re paying to shut those sites down early. So that’s why your rates are going up. Putting offshore wind into the equation will help lower some of those costs, and onshore wind and solar will help lower those costs. But. The East Coast, especially the Northeast, doesn’t have a lot of that to speak of at the minute. So, uh, Joel, my question is right now, what do you think the likelihood is of the lawsuits that are being filed moving within the next 90 days? Joel Saxum: I mean, it takes a long time to put anything through any kind of, um, judicial process in the United States, however. There’s enough money, power [00:04:00] in play here that what I see this as is just like the last time we saw an injunction happen like this is, it’s more of a posturing move. I have the power to do this, or we have the power to do this. It’s, it’s, uh, the, it’s to get power. Over some kind of decision making process. So once, once people come to the table and start talking, I think these things will be let, let back loose. Uh, I don’t, I don’t think it will go all the way to, we need to have lawsuits and stuff. It’ll just be the threat of lawsuits. There’ll be a little bit of arbitration. They’ll go back to work. Um, the problem that I see. One of the problems, I guess, is if we get to the point where people, companies start saying like, you know what, we can’t do this anymore. Like, we can’t keep having these breaks, these pauses, these, this, you know, if it’s 90 days at $5 million a day, I mean that’s 450 million bucks. That’s crazy. But that nobody, nobody could absorb that.  Allen Hall: Will they leave the mono piles and transition pieces and some [00:05:00] towers just sitting in the water. That’s what  Joel Saxum: I was gonna say next is. What happens to all of the assets, all of the steel that’s in the water, all the, all the, if there’s cable, it lays if there’s been rock dumps or the companies liable to go pick them up. I don’t know what the contracts look like, right? I don’t know what the Boem leases say. I don’t know about those kind of things, but most of that stuff is because they go back to the oil field side of things, right? You have a 20 year lease at the end of your 20 year lease. You gotta clean it up. So if you put the things in the water, do they have 20 years to leave ’em out there before they plan on how they’re gonna pull ’em out or they gotta pull ’em out now? I don’t know.  Allen Hall: Would just bankrupt the LLCs that they formed to create these, uh, wind  Joel Saxum: farms. That’s how the oil field does it bankrupt. The LC move on. You’ve, you’ve more than likely paid a bond when you, you signed that lease and that, but that bond in like in a lot of. Things is not enough. Right. A bond to pull mono piles out would have to be, [00:06:00] I mean, you’re already at billions of dollars there, right? So, and, and if you look again to the oil and gas world, which is our nearest mirror to what happens here, when you go and decommission an old oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, you don’t pull the mono piles out. You go down to as close to the sea floor as you can get, and you just cut ’em off with a diamond saw. So it’s just like a big clamp that goes around. It’s like a big band saw. And you cut the foundations off and then pull the steel back to shore, so that can be done. Um, it’s not cheap.  Allen Hall: You know what I would, what I would do is the model piles are in, the towers are up, and depending on what’s on top of them, whether it’s in the cell or whatever, I would sure as hell put the red flashing lights on top and I would turn those things on and let ’em run just so everybody along the East coast would know that there could be power coming out of these things. But there’s not. So if you’re gonna look at their red flashy lights, you might as well get some, uh, megawatts out of them. That’s what I would do.  Joel Saxum: You’d have to wonder if the contracts, what, what, what it says in the contracts about. [00:07:00] Uh, utilization of this stuff, right? So if there’s something out there, does the FAA say, if you got a tower out there, it’s gotta have a light on it anyways. Allen Hall: It has to or a certain height. So where’s the power coming from? I don’t know. Solar panel. Solar panel. That’s what it have to be, right? Yeah. 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The paperwork is still unsigned more than a year later, a year and a half later. State officials blame Federal uncertainty. Uh, the new target is June and offshore wind for these delays are really becoming a huge problem, especially if you don’t have an offtake agreements signed, Joel.  Joel Saxum: I don’t see how the, I mean, again, I’m not sitting in those rooms. I’m not a fly on the wall there, but I don’t see how you can have something sitting out there for, it’s just say September 24. Yeah. Yeah. You’re at 18 months now, right? 17, 18 months without an agreement signed. Why is, why is Massachusetts doing this? What’s, what’s the, what’s the thing there? I mean, you’re an, [00:09:00] you are, uh, an ex Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Ian, is that what it’s called?  Allen Hall: Yeah. I, I think they would like to be able to change the pricing for the offtake is most likely what is happening as, uh, the Trump administration changes the agreements or trying to change the agreements, uh, the price can go up or down. So maybe the thing to do is to not sign it and wait this out to see what the courts say. Maybe something will happen in your favor. That’s a real shame. Right. Uh, there’s thousands of employees that have been sidelined. Uh, the last number I saw was around 4,000. That seems on the low end.  Joel Saxum: Yeah. I think about, um, the, the vessels too. Like you’re the, like the Eco Edison that was just built last year. I think it’s upwards of 500 million bucks or something to build that thing down in Louisiana, being sent up there. And you have all these other specialized, uh, vessels coming over from Europe to do all this construction. Um, you know. Of course if they’re coming over from Europe, those are being hot bunked and being paid standby rates, which [00:10:00] is crazy ’cause the standby rates are insane. Uh, ’cause you still gotta run fuel, you still gotta keep the thing running. You still gotta cook food. You still have all those things that have to happen on that offshore vessel. Uh, but they’re just gonna be sitting out there on DP doing nothing.  Yolanda Padron: You have the vessels, you have people’s jobs. You have. Regular people who are unrelated to energy at all suffering because of their prices going up for energy and just their cost of living overall going up. All because they don’t look pretty.  Joel Saxum: Yeah. The entire, that entire supply chain is suffering. I mean, Yolanda, you’re, you, you used to work with a company involved in offshore wind. How many people have, um, you know, have we seen across LinkedIn losing their jobs? Hey, we’re pivoting away from this. I gotta go find something else. And with that. In the United States, if you’re not from the States, you don’t know this, but there’s not that much wind, onshore wind on the East coast. So many of those families had to relocate out there, uproot your family, go out to Massachusetts, New Jersey, [00:11:00] Virginia, wherever, put roots back down and now you’re what? What happens? You gotta move back.  Yolanda Padron: Good luck to you. Especially, I mean, you know, it’s, it’s a lot of projects, right? So it’s not like you can just move on to the next wind farm. It’s a really unfortunate situation.  Allen Hall: Well, for years the promise of floating wind turbines has dangled just out of reach and the technology works, and the engineers have been saying for quite a while. We just needed someone to prove it at scale. Well, Japan just did the go-to floating wind farm began commercial operation this past week. Eight turbines on hybrid spar foundations anchored in water is too deep for anything fixed. Bottom, uh, it’s the first. Wind farm of his kind in Japan and signals to the rest of Asia that floating wind is possible. Now, uh, Rosemary, their turbines that are being used are Hitachi turbines, 2.1 megawatt machines. I don’t know a lot about this hybrid spark [00:12:00] type floater technology, which looks to be relatively new in terms of application. Is this gonna open up a large part of the Japanese shoreline to offshore wind? Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, I mean, at the first glance it’s like two megawatt turbine turbines. That’s micro, even for onshore these days, that’s a really small turbine. Um, and for offshore, you know, usually when you hear about offshore announcements, it’s like 20 megawatt, 40 megawatt monstrosities. However, I, I think that if you just look at the size of it, then it really underestimates the significance of it, especially for Japan. Because they, one, don’t have a lot of great space to put turbines on shore or solar power on shore. Um, and two, they don’t have any, any good, um, locations for fixed bottom offshore. So this is not like this floating offshore wind farm. It’s not competing against many onshore um, options at all. For Japan, it’s competing against energy imports. I’m really happy to see [00:13:00] a proper wind farm. Um, in Japan and they’ll learn a lot from this. And I hope that it goes smoothly and that, you know, the next one can be bigger and better. And then it’s also, you know, Japan traditionally has been a really great manufacturing country and not so much with wind energy, but this could be their chance. If they’re the country that’s really on scale developing the floating offshore industry, they will necessarily, you know, like just naturally as a byproduct of that, they’re gonna develop manufacturing, at least supporting manufacturing and probably. Some major components and then bring down the cost. You know, the more that, um, these early projects might start out expensive, but get cheaper, fast. That’s how we hope it’ll go. And then they’ll push out into other areas that could benefit from offshore wind, but um, not at the cost. Somewhere like California, you know, they have the ability to have onshore wind. They’d really like some offshore wind, some floating offshore wind. But it is a hard sell there at the moment because it is so much more expensive. But if it gets cheaper because, you know, projects like [00:14:00] this help push the price down, then I think it will open things up a lot. So yeah, I am, I’m quite excited to see this project.  Allen Hall: Will it get cheaper at the two to six megawatt range instead of the 15 to 20 megawatt range?  Joel Saxum: That’s what I was gonna comment on. Like there’s, there’s a, there’s a key here that the general public misses. For a floating offshore wind farm. So if you’re gonna do this cost effectively, that’s why they did it with the 2.1 megawatts ones because with a, with the spar product that they’re using basically. And, and I was sourcing this off at my desk, so here you go,  Rosemary Barnes: Joel. We need a closed caption version for those listening on the podcast and not watching on YouTube. Joel’s holding like a foam, a foam model of a wind turbine. Looks like it’s got a stubby, stubby holder on the bottom.  Joel Saxum: This is. Turbine. Steel. Steel to a transition piece and then concrete, right? So this is basically a concrete tube like, um, with, with, uh, structural members on the inside of it. And you can float this thing or you can drag these, you can float ’em key side and then drag ’em out, and [00:15:00] then it just fill ’em halfway or three quarters away with ballast sea seawater. So you just open a valve, fill the thing up to three quarters of the way with seawater, and it sinks it down into the water a little bit. Water level sits about. Right at the transition piece and then it’s stable. And that’s a hybrid. Spar product is very simple. So to make this a easy demonstrate project, keyside facility is the key, is the big thing. So your Keyside facility, and you need a deep water keyside facility to make this easy. So if you go up to Alan, like you said, a two to six, to eight to 10 to 15 megawatt machine. You may have to go and take, you may have to barge the spars out and then dump ’em off the spar and then bring the turbines out and put ’em on. That’s not ideal. Right? But if you can do this all keyside, if you can have a crane on shore and you can float the spars and then put the, build the whole turbine, and then drag that out as it sits, that’s a huge cost reduction in the installation operations. So it, it’s all about how big is the subsea portion of the spar? How? How deep is your [00:16:00] deep water keyside port? To make it efficient to build. Right. So they’re looking at 10 gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2030. Now it’s 2026. That’s only four years away, so 10 gigawatts. You’re gonna have to scale up the size of the turbines. It’ll be interesting how they do it, right? Because to me, flipping spars off of a barge is not that hard. That’s how jackets and spars have been installed in the past. Um, for, um, many industries, construction industries, whether it’s oil and gas or just maritime, construction can be done. Not a problem. Um, it’s just not as efficient. So we’ll see what, we’ll see what they do.  Allen Hall: You would need 5,000 turbines at two megawatts to get to 10 gigawatts, 5,000 turbines. They make 5,000 cars in a day. The, the Japanese manufacturing is really efficient. I wouldn’t put anything by the Japanese capabilities there.  Joel Saxum: The problem with that is the cost of the, the inter array cables and [00:17:00] export cables for 5,000 turbines is extreme. Allen Hall: We also know that. Some of the best technology has come out of Japan for the last 50 years, and then maybe there’s a solution to it. I, I’m really curious to see where this goes, because it’s a Hitachi turbine. It’s a 2.1 megawatt turbine, as Rosemary’s pointed out. That’s really old technology, but it is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to move around. Has benefits.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah. It also means like they, they’re not gonna be surprised with like, you know, all of. When you make a 20 megawatt offshore wind turbine, you’re not only in the offshore environment, you’re also dealing with, you know, all your blade issues from a blade that long and 2.1 megawatt turbine has blades of the size that, you know, just so mature, reliable, robust. They can at least rule those headaches out of their, um, you know, out of their. Development phase and focus on the, the new stuff.  Joel Saxum: Does anybody know who [00:18:00] makes blades for Hitachi?  Allen Hall: Rosie? Was it lm? I, I, I know we have on a number of Hitachi turbines over time, but I don’t know who makes the blades.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, I don’t know. But I mean, also it’s like, um, it doesn’t mean that they’re locked into 2.1 megawatts for forever, right? So, um, if the economics suggest that it is be beneficial to scale up. Presumably there will be a lot that they have learned from the smaller scale that will be de-risking the, the bigger ones as well. So, you know, um, it’s, there’s advantages to doing it both ways. It’s probably a slower, more steady progress from starting small and incrementally increasing compared to the, you know, like big, um, fail fast kind of, um, approach where you just do a big, big, huge turbine and just find out everything wrong with it all at once. Um, but. You know, pros and cons to both.  Allen Hall: Hitachi buys TPI. They got the money. They got the money, and they got the brain power. [00:19:00] Delamination and bottom line. 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Four crew members are detained, but the questions still remain. Who or what is trying to cut cables and pipelines at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.  Joel Saxum: It’s not accidents like it happened on New Year’s Eve and it was, and you drug an anchor for tens of kilometers. That’s on purpose. There’s, there’s no way that this is someone, oh, we forgot to pull the anchor up. You know how much more throttle you have to put on one of these? Have you seen an anchor for an offshore vessel? They’re the size of a fricking house,  Allen Hall: so they’re investigating it right now. And four, the 14 crew members are under detention. Travel restrictions, we’ll see how long that lasts. Crew includes nationals from of all places, Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. So there is a, a Russian element to this. [00:21:00] I don’t know if you were all watching, I don’t know, a week or two ago when there’s a YouTube video from and oral, which makes undersea. Equipment and defense, uh, related, uh, products. And Palmer Lucky who runs that company basically said, there are microphones all over the bottom of the ocean, all around the world. Everything is monitored. There’s no way you can drag an anchor for a kilometer without somebody knowing. So I’m a little surprised this took so long to grab hold of, but. Maybe the New Year’s Eve, uh, was a good time to pick because everybody is kind of relaxed and not thinking about a ship, dragging an anchor and breaking telecommunication cables, wind turbines have to be really careful about this. There, there have to be some sort of monitoring, installation sensors that are going on around the, all the wind power that exists up in that region and all [00:22:00] the way down in, in the North Sea. To prevent this from happening, the sabotage is ridiculous. At this point,  Joel Saxum: yeah. I mean, even, even with mattresses over the export cables, or the inter array cables or, or rock bags or rock dumps or, or burials, these anchors are big enough to, to cut those, to drag and cut ’em like it, it’s just a, it’s a reality. It’s a risk. But someone needs to be monitoring these things closer if they’re not yet. ’cause you are a hundred percent correct. There’s, so, there’s, there’s private, there’s public sides of the acoustic monitoring, right? So like the United States military monitors, there’s, there’s acoustic monitoring all up and down. I can’t actually never, I looked into it quite a while ago. There’s a name for the whole system. It’s called the blah, blah, blah, and it monitors our coastline. Like ev, there’s a sensor. Every man, it’s a couple miles. Like all, all around the EEZ of the United States. And that exists everywhere. So like you think like in international waters, guarantee that the United States has got microphones out listening to, [00:23:00] right. So, but if you’re in the Baltic Sea, it’s a little bit different of an, of a confined space. But you have Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, all along the southern and eastern coast and the, and Russia. And then you have the Fins, Swedes, Norwegian, Denmark, Germany. Everybody is Poland. Everybody’s monitoring that for sure. It’s just like a postmortem investigation is, is doable.  Allen Hall: Yolanda, how are they gonna stop this? Should they board the ships, pull the people off and sink them? What is it gonna take for this to end?  Yolanda Padron: I don’t know. In the meantime, I think Joel has a movie going on in his head about how exactly he’s gonna portray this. Um, yeah, it’s. I mean, I’d say better monitoring, but I, I’m not sure. I guess keep a closer eye on it next time. I mean, I really hope it’s, there’s not a next time, but there seems to be a pattern developing. Right.  Allen Hall: I forgot how many of those happened.  Joel Saxum: Yeah. The maritime, this is a, this is a tough reality about the maritime world. [00:24:00] ’cause I, I’ve done some work done in Africa and down there it’s specifically the same thing. There’s say there’s a vessel. Okay, so a vessel is flagged from. S Cy Malta, a lot of vessels are flagged Malta or Cyprus, right? Because of the laws. The local laws there that Cyprus flagged vessel may be owned by a company based in, um, Bermuda that’s owned by a company based in Russia that’s owned by a company based in India. All of these things are this way. There’s shell companies and hidden that you don’t know who owns vessels unless they’re even, even the specific ones. Like if you go to a Maersk vessel. And you’re like, oh, that’s Maersk, they’re Danish. Nope. That thing will be, that thing will be flagged somewhere else, hidden somewhere else. And it’s all about what port you go to and how much taxes you can hide from, and you’ll never be able to chase down the actual parties that own these vessels and that are responsible you, you, it, it’s so [00:25:00] difficult. You’re literally just going to have to deal with the people on board, and you can try to chase the channels to who owns that boat, but you’ll never find them. That’s the, that’s the trouble with it.  Allen Hall: It does seem like a Jean Claude Van Dam situation will need to happen pretty soon. Maybe as Steven Segal, something has to happen. It can’t continue to go on it over the next couple of months with as much attention as being paid to international waters and. Everything that’s happening around the world, you’d think that, uh, ships Defense Department ships from Denmark, Finland, Germany. We will all be watching this really closely UK be watching this and trying to stop these things before they really even happened. Interesting times. That wraps up another episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcasts. If today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas. We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. [00:26:00] And if you found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It really helps other wind energy professionals discover the show for Rosie, Yolanda and Joel. I’m Alan Hall and we’ll catch you next week on the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Paul authored Romans in the winter of AD 57-58 during a three month stay in Corinth (Acts 20:3) near the end of his third missionary journey. At the time of writing, Paul had collected an offering from Gentile churches to help the Jewish Christians in Judea. His plan was to take this offering to Jerusalem as soon as the weather was suitable, then to travel from there to Rome.  Paul expressed his desire to go to Rome as early as Acts 19:21 (AD 57), and expressed it emphatically in Romans 1:8-15 during his stay in Corinth (AD 57-58), but he would not reach Rome for about three more years, as a prisoner (Acts 28:14). These three years contained numerous difficulties, including a beating and plot against his life by his own people, a two-year imprisonment in Caesarea, a shipwreck, and being bitten by a deadly snake on Malta. Paul's arrival in Rome took place in AD 60-61, and tradition holds that he was martyred there not long after, between AD 64-67. Paul's longing as he awaited a face-to-face encounter with the Roman Christians contains tremendous lessons for our own journey with Christ.  Take-Home Message: Paul's longing contains lessons for my journey with Christ. Three Lessons From Paul's Longing to Go to Rome -       God's will transcends my plan. (8-10) -       Our faith should mutually encourage each other. (11-12) -       We are under obligation to preach the gospel to everyone. (13-15)

Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric, react to a retired American couple who traded their old life in the US for a more affordable, higher-quality retirement in Malta. By downsizing their costs, leveraging rental income from their U.S. home, and tapping into cheaper healthcare and everyday expenses overseas, they've created a lifestyle they never could have afforded if they stayed put in the States. Their story is a real-world case study in using self-awareness and geography—not just income—to design a life you actually want. On this episode we talk about: How Mary and Kevin retired to Malta on Social Security and rental income Why your ideal life might be more about where you live than how much you earn The mindset shift from “big house and car” to “low overhead and freedom” Tradeoffs of retiring abroad: distance from family vs. more time and presence when you visit Countries where you can live comfortably for under $1,000 a month Why lifestyle bloat traps people in jobs they hate longer than necessary How to reverse-engineer your cost of living around the life you actually want Top 3 Takeaways You don't have to become a billionaire to live well in retirement; you may just need to move somewhere your Social Security or modest income stretches a lot further. Success starts with self-awareness—getting brutally honest about what you really want (time, freedom, experiences) instead of defaulting to status symbols like big houses and luxury cars. Geographic arbitrage is real: by lowering housing, transportation, and healthcare costs abroad, you can often buy more free time, less stress, and more meaningful time with the people you love. Notable Quotes “The choice was basically stay in the U.S. and keep working—or go to Malta and actually enjoy our retirement.” “You don't have to dedicate your life to becoming the next Steve Jobs; you just have to do the math on the life you want and engineer it on purpose.” “If you just float and let life happen to you, you get the kind of results that come from living that way—and that's not how I want to live.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️

In this episode, host Christopher Robbins interviews Christopher Mannino about his new book "Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play." Mannino shares how parents, teachers, and caregivers can strengthen their relationships with children through just 10 minutes of daily imaginative play using improv techniques. The conversation explores the two pillars of Mannino's method: improvisation skills for engaging with children and "anchor" techniques from method acting to help adults stay calm and present. Through practical examples and personal stories, Mannino demonstrates how this approach not only deepens bonds with children but also helps adults manage stress and create lasting memories. Episode Highlights 00:00:00: Host Christopher Robbins welcomes listeners to the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and introduces guest Christopher Mannino, author and former theater teacher now living in Malta. 00:01:30: Christopher Mannino thanks the host for having him back on the podcast. 00:02:05: Mannino explains that his book is about strengthening bonds through play, dedicating 10 minutes a day to active imaginative playtime, which builds resilience and emotional regulation for both adults and children. 00:03:52: Mannino provides the tea party scenario as a simple example of improvised imaginative play, explaining how to accept and build on children's ideas using the "yes, and" principle from improv. 00:06:19: Discussion of the two pillars of the method: improv-based techniques and method acting skills that help adults stay calm during stressful moments. 00:08:00: Mannino shares a powerful memory from the first day of pandemic homeschooling when he and his son built an imaginary rocket ship and explored the solar system, creating a song they still sing years later. 00:10:48: Host Christopher Robbins shares a story about his wife teaching violin to their son by dressing up as a different character, transforming the lesson into imaginative play. 00:12:29: Mannino explains the "established pivot" concept, describing how offering a new idea helps children's developing brains get unstuck and transform non-fun activities into enjoyable experiences. 00:14:31: Discussion about setting boundaries with children while maintaining the practice, and introduction to the "anchor" technique for managing parental burnout. 00:16:23: Mannino explains the anchor technique in detail, describing how to use recent positive memories to center yourself and maintain emotional presence with children. 00:18:10: Mannino shares his current anchor memory of seeing polar bears at the Munich zoo with his son, demonstrating how this memory helps him stay present and engaged. 00:19:38: Closing remarks with information about where to find Christopher Mannino online at christophermannino.com Key Takeaways Just 10 minutes of daily imaginative play using improv techniques can significantly strengthen bonds between adults and children while building emotional resilience The "yes, and" principle from improv—accepting children's ideas and building on them—transforms ordinary moments into meaningful play experiences. The "anchor" technique from method acting helps adults manage stress and stay emotionally present by tapping into positive recent memories Pivoting or offering new ideas helps children get unstuck when they resist activities, transforming resistance into engagement. Setting boundaries is acceptable—you don't have to play every time a child asks, but dedicating consistent quality time makes a lasting impact. Imaginative play creates core memories that children carry with them for years, strengthening long-term relationships. Quotable Moments "If you can dedicate that 10 minutes a day to real active, imaginative playtime, and then you try the method and you try these, these new techniques, they're really easy and they're honestly really fun." "It's not just about fun and building, it's also about resilience and emotional regulation for you as the adult." "Kid runs in and their arms outstretched and says, dad, I'm flying. And what's your instant reaction? Because most people in that moment are like, okay, you have fun with that, or, I'm gonna keep cooking, or, eh, are you, but what happens if you say yes?" "Flash forward to today, years later, we still sing the song that we ended up writing from that trip around the solar system." "I never do anything, whether it's an interview or going to work or going shopping or just waking up in the morning without an anchor at the ready." "You're gonna take that same technique and just feel happy. You don't have to tap into like a million different emotions." "Once you start doing it a few times you're gonna realize it can be really fun and b, if you use that, anchor, that memory to get you centered right before suddenly it doesn't feel like work."

Note: Italy has increased their flat tax to €300,000 as expected.Life in Europe doesn't have to be as high-tax as you may imagine. Discover 13 legal tax regimes that let you live in Europe while paying under 10% – the same strategies used by the likes of David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Novak Djokovic. We break down the exact requirements, costs, and qualifying criteria for special programs in Italy, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Spain, Poland, and Switzerland.Download the full European special tax regimes report here for free.

We’re toasting 2026 with whiskeys and liqueurs around the world. There’s a new favorite Irish whiskey, a liqueur that causes you to make a sour face, a drink made from cacti, and the signature drink of Estonia. [Ep 370] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides Destination Eat Drink blog Rick’s publishing company Eckhartz Press David Hammond and Monica Eng’s book Made in Chicago Simon Bajada’s website Simon’s book Malta: Mediterranean Recipes from the Islands Discover Estonia food tours

Toni Sant presents the 752nd in a series of podcasts featuring music by performers in or from Malta. Artists featured in this podcast: PART 1Liston - AħsadKarol Aquilina + Marouska Attard  - Ħmura u Bjuda Bahjat - Ma Maa SalamaMiriana Conte - NapolitanaNicole Magro - You & IDigby - Irmied u ĠebelKapitlu Tlettax -F'Għanjnejn XulxinPART 2: Albums li spikkaw fl-2025Matthew James - Ashes to AshesKlinsmann - Chaos & CadenceLuke Chappell - House on FireMichael Azzopardi - Tfal tax-XemxThe JoyGivers - Għawdex TiegħiKarmaġenn - MaqsumaBużu - OnestamentMik il-Malti - Illum IllumMuxu - Beautifully LostNick Morales - ImħabbatħabbatTricia Dawn - Williams Tiny Keys Big SoundWarren Galea - Twelve-Tone SuiteCharlene Farrugia - Melita: Maltese Piano Music5 Years from Now - Bank PunkBeheaded - GħadamSaħħar, Mnajdra - MDLXV - Fidi, VendettaRobert Farrugia - middayMelchior Sultana & Janelle Pulo - Slave of the MachineFaddi - Midnight PillStephen Spiteri - The Sound of TinkeringBenji Cachia - AksharaEmpire of the Ants - Seven RaysManwel T - AfricaPART 3Featured album: Beżżalart by Bila >> Details about this podcast [in Maltese] See also: - MMI Podcast: YouTube playlist - MMI Podcast: Facebook Page - MMI Archive on Mixcloud | @tonisant on Twitter - M3P: Malta Music Memory Project - Mużika Mod Ieħor ma' Toni Sant on Facebook  (MP3)

Back from Malta! Can you vanlife there? Yes! Sorta! Kinda. We'll also visit an impressive castle, argue politics with an AI while driving, and sift through a raft of bad news As seen in Valetta. Illegally parked, but... hmmm. NEWS National Parks Require ID, Or You Pay $$$ https://www.thetravel.com/nps-new-id-rule-means-americans-may-pay-international-visitor-fees-up-to-250-usd-to-visit-national-parks/ ACA Worst States To Be In https://www.fool.com/retirement/2025/12/29/states-hit-hardest-if-aca-subsidies-lapse-2026/ ACA Best States To Be IN https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/health-care Coachmen RVex - Brightdrop Class B https://coachmenrv.com/rvex Stranger Palooza Review of RVex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQsYa6QSk8U ID Buzz Canceled https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69838431/volkswagen-id-buzz-2026-model-year-canceled/ Homelessness Laws Coming in 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r60lOAiRq34 PRODUCT REVIEW ECHO Auto+ https://amzn.to/3NnhiIC FCC Notice: If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Daily Dose of Hope December 31, 2025   Scripture – Acts 28   Prayer:  For our last prayer of this reading plan, let's end with a prayer of peace from St. Francis of Assisi... Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading.  We have been on an incredible journey of reading through the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are walking through the last chapter of Acts, Acts 28.   After a few months on the island of Malta, during which Paul was bitten by a viper (with no bad repercussions) and healed many people, they finally are able to secure a new ship and continue the journey to Rome.  When they arrive, Paul is met by a group of believers. I love this. I picture a group waiting by the dock for the ship to come in, anxious to take care of Paul with warm hugs and casseroles!   But Paul doesn't waste much time, after just three days he begins to preach, teach, and discuss his views with the Jewish leaders in Rome. It appears they are more open to Paul's teachings than the Jews in other locations. For two years, Paul stays in Rome, in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to see him. He taught about God's Kingdom and preached Jesus with boldness and without any obstacles.  It's possible he resumed his tent-making in order to support himself but his main focus was conversion.   Paul's intention was always to go to Rome. But just like in our own lives, stuff happened. Riots, jail time, and shipwrecks, all thwarted the best of intentions. Eventually, Paul did end up in Rome and had two years there to share the Gospel. Our life journeys, though probably not as eventful as Paul's, never go in a straight line. There are ups and downs, steps backward, pauses, and spins. But God can and will use each of those experiences to grow us and to help us speak into the lives of others. It's always about the journey, not the destination.   But what happened to Paul after this?  We have some evidence based on his other letters.  Certain letters, which Paul wrote while imprisoned in Rome, are especially helpful.  These include Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, and Philippians, written between AD 60-62.  Titus, as well as 1 and 2 Timothy, were written after Acts and during Paul's travels, AD 66 and 68. We can estimate that Paul lived for about 5-6 more years after the book of Acts ends.    We can also estimate that Paul stood before Caesar (Emperor Nero) around AD 62.  Tradition tells us that he was eventually released from his imprisonment in Rome.  There is some consensus that Paul may have actually gone to Spain after his release, carrying the Gospel even further.  But he did eventually end up back in Rome and tradition says that Paul was actually beheaded there in AD 68.    Paul is considered the most effective Christian missionary who has ever lived.   He took the Gospel to places far and wide, at least as far as the known world at the time.  And he did so at great risk to himself.  He wasn't afraid of physical pain or discomfort.  He didn't care if everything was removed from him.  He had surrendered his life, fully and completely, to Jesus and sharing his message with the world.  As a result, he started many churches and the Gospel spread.    Today is the last Daily Dose of Hope for 2025.  I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback.  What did you learn?  How has God stretched you?  I do hope you will join us on our Journey through the Letters of Paul, which we will start on January 5th.  It's been an honor sharing this with you.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Guest: Flight Lieutenant Wilfrid Leopold “Buck” Pound NZ427559 – 21 October 1922 to 27 January 2021 Hosts: Dave Homewood Recorded: 29th of June 2013 Released: 31st of December 2025 Duration:  53 minutes 23 seconds In this Wings Over New Zealand Show episode Dave Homewood interviews WWII RNZAF bomber pilot ‘Buck’ Pound. He spent a short time in the Army in Tauranga after WWII broke out, before getting into the RNZAF. His initial training was at Rotorua, and he began flying training at Ashburton on de Havilland Tiger Moths. Next he progressed onto flying Airspeed Oxfords at Wigram. Upon passing out with his flying badge, Buck was posted to England where he flew more Oxfords, and then onto Vickers Wellingtons at No. 11 Operational Training Unit at Westcott. He and his crew, and his best mate Robbie who was another pilot with his own crew, volunteered to got to Italy. They joined No. 104 Squadron at Foggia, flying Wellingtons in the night bombing role. He talks about some of the experiences he had including a terrifying night when the Wellington was struck by lightning and they lost all their instruments. Following the tour in Italy, Buck was sent to by converted onto Mosquitoes. And he ended up flying Mosquitoes from Malta in a specialist target marking role. After the war Buck got into banking and finance. Buck was a member of the New Zealand Bomber Command Association. He passed away on the 27th of January 2021. Quick Links: • The New Zealand Bomber Command Association • The New Zealand Bomber Command Association Facebook Page Photos from Wilfred ‘Buck’ Pound’s collection, via The New Zealand Bomber Command Association Archive. The music at the end of this episode is Wild Flower by Joachim Karud

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.       Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Healthy and Prosperous Happy New Year from your Happy Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience.  Thank you for your precious support to the show  during the last 27 years. May the Eurovision Season 2026 come on.              AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 1: Best of UK: Looking at the best songs/performances to come out of the nine contests that have been staged in the United Kingdom with Dermot Manning. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 2: Eurovision Artists - They Were on The West End Stage with Chris Poppe Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 3: Tommy Seebach Special with Javier Leal  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann  Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists       The New Year's Eve Special this week: Just ahead of the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 Radio International airs for the final time in 2025 with a special show containing three Eurovision Spotlight XXLs . Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 1: "The Best of the United Kingdom": Dermot Manning looks at the best songs /performances to come out of the nine Eurovision Song Contests that have been staged in the United Kingdom. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 2: "They Were on The West End Stage" as Chris Poppe takes a look at the Eurovision artists that have performed on the stage of the West End in London. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 3: "Tommy Seebach Special" presented by Javier Leal taking a look at Tommy Seebach's Eurovision entries and beyond. Tommy Seebach represented Denmark a few times. Check out the details during the show. Enjoy this final edition of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience for 2025 and the normal format of the show will return next week in 2026 with all the regular programme segments and starting the review the national finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already some updates of the National Finals regarding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Bullettin ta' aħbarijiet minn Malta mill-korrispondent tal-SBS, Leonard Callus.

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Yacht crew contracts, flag state jurisdiction, and maritime law directly affect the safety, rights, and legal exposure of both seafarers and yacht owners. In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia, Managing Partner and Head of Litigation, and Dr. Marcus Degiorgio, Associate in the Litigation Department, to explain how employment contracts operate as binding legal instruments under maritime law and why mistakes at the signing stage often lead to serious disputes later. The discussion focuses on one of the most common legal risks in yachting: unclear or multiple employment agreements. The speakers break down how dual contracts, unclear employer identity, and poor execution can expose both crew and yacht owners to civil disputes, regulatory breaches, and criminal liability. This episode also explores how flag state jurisdiction applies when incidents occur onboard yachts, including in foreign territorial waters, and why registering under a reputable flag state such as Malta provides legal oversight, reporting mechanisms, and enforceable protections for all parties involved. Topics covered include crew contract validity, flag state enforcement, harassment and misconduct onboard, criminal jurisdiction at sea, and the importance of transparency, good faith, and legal clarity in yacht operations. This episode is essential listening for yacht crew, yacht owners, managers, captains, and maritime professionals seeking to understand their legal rights and obligations before signing an employment contract. This episode of Maritime Legal is proudly supported by the Malta Ship Registry. https://maltashipregistry.gov.mt Recorded on location at Marina di Valletta, Malta.  https://marinadivalletta.com Learn more about Dingli & Dingli Law Firm:  https://www.dingli.com.mt

F'dan l-episodju fl-okkażjoni ta' 50 sena ta' xandir bil-Malti fuq SBS, illum infakkru l-kontribut ta' Josephine Zammit Cordina. Għalkemm minn Malta, Josephine Zammit Cordina żammet rabta kontinwa matul is-snin bil-kontribut u bl-għajnuna tagħha fil-programmi Maltin tal-SBS.

When you run a religion for a thousand years, you are bound to have vast wealth, an insane amount of influence globally, and a massive intelligence-gathering network. The Vatican is an unusual place where traditional laws do not apply and the banking is more secret than the Cayman Islands.There are a few groups that are within the orbit of the Vatican that do some of the dirty work that the church can't put its name on. These groups are never mentioned in the mainstream media for obvious reasons, but we know them as the Knights of Malta, Opus Dei, and Le Cercle, and their cover story is that they are doing God's Work.—Watch the video version on one of the Macroaggressions Channels:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcast—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.io Merch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilyActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsC60 Power: https://go.shopc60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://chemicalfreebody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://macroaggressions.gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macro Above Phone: https://abovephone.com/macro/Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://dollarvigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471 Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://augasonfarms.com/MACRO —

Dr. Zafra Lerman, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, shares how her journey from chemist to global peace advocate shaped a powerful model of science diplomacy—uniting scientists across conflict zones to build trust, education, and lasting peace.00:35- About Dr Zafra LermanDr. Lerman is the president of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which uses science diplomacy as a bridge to peace in the Middle East.She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a member of the US Congress and a member of the French Parliament. She's an author of a book titled Human Rights and Peace: A Personal Odyssey.

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Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.             AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Step into a Eurovision Christmas - Eurovision Artists sing Christmas Songs  Eurovision Spotlight XXL:  The Ralph Siegel Special  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists (including Christmas Songs) Your music requests  Eurovision Stars sing for Christmas - The perfect soundtrack to your Christmas 2025:  As the penultimate  show of Radio International of 2025 falls on Chrismas Eve the music choice is rather special as many Eurovision artists released their cover version of great Christmas Songs or new Christmas songs of which you will hear some on the show this week.  The Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year Thank you for your precious support to the show during the last 27 years.   The Eurovision Spotlight - Ralph Siegel Special: "Ein bisschen Frieden" performed by Nicole was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 winning for Germany which was the most successful entry that Ralph Siegel composed and Dr. Bernd Meinunger provided the lyrics to. Sadly, the Eurovision Commnity lost Dr. Bernd Meinunger on 17 Oct 2025 at the age of 81. However, on the 30 Sep 2025 Ralph Siegel celebrated his 80th Birthday in a big party in Munich with the participation of many prominent people such as showmasters, as well as artists that Ralph wrote successful songs for. All in all Ralph created over 2000 songs out of which 24 where entries to the Eurovision Song Contest, but not only for Germany. Radio International's Salman was invited by Ralph Siegel for the festivities in Munich which triggered to produce a radio special about his greatest songs including all his Eurovison entries and entries in national finals around Europe he took part in as composer and songwriter. Listen to this radio special on the show this week.  For the details please visit the website of our colleagues over at Wikipedia - click here.   Ralph Siegel with his wife and the Radio International Interview Team   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar:Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already some updates of the National Finals regarding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Time for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride-A-Long. An opportunity to accept invitations to find out about the latest technology and innovations Wisconsin farmers are evaluating and using. Today we travel to Malta, IL and the site of the Syngenta Seeds Research and Development Innovation Center. Pam Jahnke finds out about the length of time required to develop products like the new Durastak corn rootworm tool. Drew Showalter, Head, Corn Portfolio Strategy, tells Pam about the evolution of the product and why it's a game-changer for Wisconsin farmers. The technical innovation that makes Durastak possible involves molecular stacking, speed to market, proteinexpression, and trait development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weeds remained an evolving challenge for Wisconsin farmers. Jill Welke gets a recap from UW-Extension Weed Specialist, Dr. Rodrigo Werle. Werle's making his rounds statewide sharing what they learned this growing season. He says there were some breakthroughs this year that proved to be challenging. Those breakthroughs were weeds overcoming existing chemistry to keep growing. Werle says he's got a long list of projects to try and get grower answers for 2026. Above average temperatures will make a white Christmas unlikely in many areas of Wisconsin. Stu Muck explains what's acting as the catalyst for this late December warm-up. Time for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride-A-Long. An opportunity to accept invitations to find out about the latest technology and innovations Wisconsin farmers are evaluating and using. Today we travel to Malta, IL and the site of the Syngenta Seeds Research and Development Innovation Center. Pam Jahnke finds out about the length of time required to develop products like the new Durastak corn rootworm tool. Drew Showalter, Head, Corn Portfolio Strategy, tells Pam about the evolution of the product and why it's a game-changer for Wisconsin farmers. Paid for by Syngenta. On Friday Wisconsin animal health officials announced the genomic sequencing information gathered from the H5N1 positive herd in Dodge County. Pam Jahnke reports that the genotype was found to be D1.1, a spillover from wildlife into dairy cattle. This is new and no connected to previous detections that trace their strain to an outbreak in the Texas Panhandle. Wisconsin's seen no new dairy detections and continues to rigorously monitor dairies through the National Milk Testing Strategy. A new bipartisan bill introduced on Friday could provide hope for wedding barn operators in 2026. The bill LRB-2567 would roll back 2023 Act 73 that restricts venues to six alcohol-consuming events annually. Jean Bahn, operator of Farmview Event Center in rural Green Lake County says potential clients do not like having their event restricted. She says she's lost business because people want to be able to feature alcohol as a guests option. Bahn had previously filed suit against the state claiming Act 73 was unconstitutional and designed to put her out of business. When a court ruling went against her motion last month, this new bipartisan bill became a last ray of hope for retaining business in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bullettin ta' aħbarijiet minn Malta mill-korrispondent tal-SBS, Leonard Callus.

Shownotes Folge mit Michael Höller (Ein Stadion geht die Legende bleibt) Manche Orte verschwinden von der Landkarte aber nicht aus dem Herzen. Das ist der Gedanke, der Michael Höller auf eine ungewöhnliche Reise geschickt hat. Nicht zu den glitzernden Arenen der Champions League, sondern zu den verlassenen Stadien Europas. Zu den Grounds, bei denen das Gras schon die Stehränge zurückerobert, bei denen jede verblasste Bank, jede zerbrochene Anzeigetafel noch Geschichten atmet. Er hat sie besucht, von Spitzbergen bis Malta, von den Azoren bis in den Kaukasus. Er hat dort nach den Spuren von Leidenschaft, Erinnerungen und Fußball-Seele gesucht ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

What is a call? How does a person know if God is calling them to mission service? Join in a discussion as these and other questions are addressed.

In this special, off-script episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, host Haylie Shipp flips the mic and interviews Megan Torgerson, founder and host of Reframing Rural, an award-winning documentary podcast that centers the voices and lived experiences of rural people and places. Now in its fourth season, Reframing Rural is focused on succession planning, an issue deeply important to ranching families and to the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance.Haylie and Megan talk about how Reframing Rural got started, Megan's background growing up on a farm in northeast Montana, and why rural stories are so often misunderstood or oversimplified in mainstream media. They also dig into the emotional realities of succession planning including family dynamics, communication, legacy, and the weight of passing the baton.Following the conversation, listeners are invited to hear Episode 1 of Season 4 of Reframing Rural, an intimate and powerful story featuring Howie Hammond and his daughter Andrea Lien near Malta, Montana. The Hammond family are longtime supporters of the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, and their story is one we hold especially dear.In This Episode You Will Hear:How Reframing Rural grew out of Megan's academic work and lived experienceWhat mainstream media often misses about agriculture and rural lifeThe real statistics and realities around farm and ranch successionWhy emotion, vulnerability, and storytelling are essential to succession conversationsThe diagnosis that accelerated the Hammond family's succession planningThe emotional weight of legal and financial meetings when time feels shortA daughter's fear of being the generation that loses the ranchWhy “equal is not always fair” and why the ranch has to come firstGuest BiosMegan Torgerson Megan is the founder and host of Reframing Rural, an award-winning documentary podcast sharing nuanced stories of rural people and places. She grew up on a farm and ranch near Dagmar, Montana, and began the podcast in 2019 to challenge oversimplified narratives about rural life. Reframing Rural is now in its fourth season.Howie Hammond Howie has farmed and ranched for more than 45 years in Montana's Milk River Valley near Malta. Alongside his wife JoAnn, he built a family operation spanning thousands of acres of rangeland and cropland. Following a rare muscle disease diagnosis, Howie became a vocal advocate for early succession planning and mentors families across Montana.Andrea Lien Andrea manages Hammond Ranch with her husband Wyatt and her parents Howie and JoAnn. After earning a business degree from Rocky Mountain College and working in finance, she returned home to continue her family's agricultural legacy.The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org. Want to support our mission? Visit https://ranchstewards.charityproud.org/Donate.

Welcome to The Indiana Zone – Part 2: Mind of a Madman on Nephilim Death Squad.In this continuation of the True Legends Documentary Film Series, we dive deeper into Malta's ancient megaliths, underground hypogea, and forbidden history. From cyclopean stonework to lost civilizations, elongated skulls, and mysterious disappearances, this episode explores the evidence for pre-Flood advanced builders, hybrid bloodlines, and subterranean worlds hidden beneath modern civilization.Topics covered include:Malta's ancient megalithic temples and underground hypogeumLost giants, elongated skulls, and hybrid beingsAcoustic chambers and resonance technologySubterranean tunnel networks across the ancient worldBiblical connections to the Days of NoahTimothy Alberino, Steve Quayle, Tom Horn, and ancient megastructuresWhy mainstream archaeology refuses to address this evidenceThis episode is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic—a deep dive into the history they don't want discussed.

Today we begin pastor Lloyd's final study in the book of Acts, as we turn to chapter twenty-eight.  What an incredible journey it's been, to see the birth of the Christian church, the descending of the Holy Spirit, the conversion of Saul, and all the other things that have happened in this book.  Paul finds himself now shipwrecked and on the island of Malta.  But God had promised him that he would make it to Rome, the voyage would resume, and not even a serpent could prevent that from happening! 

Acts 28:1-10 - Malta

Episode 69: Show Notes Trevor and Thomas are the ultimate travel friends, and part of what makes their trips so memorable is that they both maximize the journey as much as the destination! Today on Travel Stories, we are doing something a little bit different; we are breaking down the ins and outs of planning a guy's trip so that you, too, can make your next trip about the journey, not just the destination! In this episode, you'll hear all about how Thomas and Trevor decided where to go on this trip, some of their award searching strategies, the breakthrough that led to their location decision, and so much more! We delve into their lounge experiences before Thomas tells us about his disappointing trip home and the obstacles they faced with regard to hotel availability. They even talk about the three different award tickets they ended up with on this trip. Finally, our hosts tell us why so many of their trips are planned ‘at the last minute' and how they each use their miles differently. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode: [01:04] Today's topic: what planning a guy's trip looks like and why we're talking about this. [04:24] Deciding where to go on this trip and how wide our aperture was for it. [08:19] The power of using multi-city codes on Seats.aero and how we do award searching. [12:35] The breakthrough that came from a Seats.aero alert and ultimately choosing Malta. [17:42] Their lounge crawl at London Terminal Three and their other lounge experiences. [19:19] An overview of the heartbreak they experienced when booking their trip home.  [23:45] The importance of looking at different currencies when booking trips.  [28:12] The obstacles that Trevor and Thomas ran into when booking hotels.  [36:51] How they ended up with three different award tickets on this trip.  [40:22] Some of the other trips we are planning and why there is always so much uncertainty. [43:00] Why the value of miles is so unique to the person and how we use them differently. 

Aktualitātes pasaulē analizē Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūta pētnieks un Latvijas transatlantiskās organizācijas valdes loceklis Sandis Šrāders un atvaļināts vēstnieks, ārlietu eksperts Andris Teikmanis. Par notikušo Austrālijā uzklausām Olgu Nemirovsku, kura jau 30 gadus dzīvo Bondai pludmales tuvumā. Asinsdzīres pludmalē Sidnejas Bondai pludmale ir viena no iecienītākajām Austrālijas atpūtas vietām un arī tūristu apmeklēts objekts. Apkārtējos rajonos dzīvo daudzi Sidnejas ebreju kopienas locekļi, un Bondai pludmale ir vieta, kur ik gadus decembrī astoņas dienas norit Hanukas, tradicionālo ebreju svētku, svinēšana. Šogad svētku sākums iekrita 14. decembra pievakarē, un tobrīd Bondai pludmalē bija pulcējušies apmēram tūkstotis cilvēku. Ar automašīnu, kuru rotāja t.s. Islāma kalifāta karogs, pie pludmales ieradās tēvs un dēls Akrami – piecdesmit gadus vecais Sādžids, ieceļojis no Indijas 1998. gadā, un viņa Austrālijā dzimušais atvase Navīds, 24 gadus vecs. Abi bija bruņoti līdz zobiem – viņiem līdzi bija pavisam seši šaujamieroči, visi Akrama vecākā legāli iegādāti. Automašīnā vēlāk tika atrasti arī vairāki pašdarināti spridzekļi. Izkāpjot no mašīnas, abus pamanīja gados vecāks ebreju pāris – Sofija un Boriss Gurmani. Mēģinot aizturēt bruņotos vīrus, laulātie draugi tika nošauti. Viņi kļuva par pirmajiem 14. decembra terorakta upuriem. Tad, izvietojušies uz viena no gājēju tiltiņiem pie promenādes, tēvs un dēls sāka šaut uz Hanukas svētku dalībniekiem. Pēc brīža Sādžids Akrams devās tuvāk pludmalei, un te viņam ar kailām rokām uzbruka augļu tirgotavas īpašnieks Ahmeds al Ahmeds, starp citu, 2006. gadā Austrālijā ieceļojis islāmticīgs sīrietis. Viņam izdevās atņemt šāvējam ieroci, taču Akrams vecākais atgriezās uz tiltiņa, kur paķēra nākamo šaujamo un līdz ar dēlu turpināja savu asisnsdarbu. Ahmeds al Ahmeds tika sašauts rokā, savukārt Reuvens Morisons, kurš mēģināja kavēt teroristus, metot uz viņiem akmeņus, – nošauts. Līdz brīdim, kad notikuma vietā ieradās policija un neitralizēja šāvējus, tēvu Sādžidu nogalinot uz vietas un dēlu Navīdu smagi ievainojot, abiem izdevās nogalināt pavisam 50 cilvēkus, tai skaitā 10 gadus vecu meitenīti un 87 gadus veco holokaustā izdzīvojušo Ukrainas ebreju Aleksandru Kleitmanu, un vēl 39 ievainot. Nozieguma motīvi ir nepārprotami – antisemītisms un islāma radikālisms, kuru, iespējams, uzkurinājusi pašreizējā Izraēlas un Gazas konflikta rezultātā pieaugusī spriedze Austrālijas ebreju un musulmaņu kopienu starpā. Kā tagad atklājies, 2019. gadā Navīds Akrams nonācis Austrālijas izlūkdienesta uzmanības lokā, taču toreiz secināts, ka viņš nav sabiedrībai bīstams. Sādžids Akrams līdz šim nav radījis nekādas aizdomas nedz varasiestādēm, nedz apkārtējiem līdzpilsoņiem. Gandrīz visu novembri tēvs un dēls pavadījuši Mindanao salā, kas ir Filipīnu musulmaņu kopienas mājvieta un kur ar t.s. Islāma kalifātu saistīti kaujinieki 2017. gadā vairākus mēnešus pretojās valdības karaspēkam. Dancis pa trim Berlīnē Pagājušajā svētdienā un pirmdienā (14. un 15. decembrī) Vācijas galvaspilsētā risinājās kārtējais sarunu raunds, kur galda vienā pusē bija jau ierastie prezidenta Trampa īpašie pārstāvji Stīvs Vitkofs un Džareds Kušners, bet otrā – Ukrainas prezidents Volodimirs Zelenskis, Ukrainas galvenais sarunvedējs Rustems Umerovs un arī Vācijas kanclers Frīdrihs Mercs. Sarunu otrajā kārtā minētajiem pievienojās visai reprezentatīvs Eiropas politisko līderu loks, tā uzskatāmi demonstrējot Eiropas apņēmību arī turpmāk stingri balstīt Ukrainu tās pretstāvē impēriskajam agresoram austrumos. Noslēguma paziņojumu pirmdien Berlīnē parakstīja Vācijas, Dānijas, Francijas, Itālijas, Nīderlandes, Norvēģijas, Polijas, Zviedrijas un Lielbritānijas valdību vadītāji, kā arī Eiropas Komisijas prezidente un Eiropadomes prezidents. Dokuments ir atvērts arī citu valstu apstiprināšanai. Publiskotā informācija liecina, ka Berlīnē panākts vienots redzējums starp amerikāņiem un eiropiešiem par drošības garantiju modeli Ukrainai. Tas paredz, ka miera laikā Ukrainas bruņoto spēku lielums ir 800 000 militārpersonu, un Eiropa turpina sniegt Kijivai visa veida militāro, drošības, kā arī diplomātisko atbalstu. Pie tam paredzēts, ka starptautiski militārie spēki, kuru kodolu veidotu t.s. „Gribas koalīcijas” valstis, kā drošības garants tiktu izvietoti Ukrainas teritorijā. Savienoto Valstu primārā funkcija būtu uguns pārtraukšanas kontrole un, kā tas definēts, „miera atjaunošana” karadarbības atsākšanās gadījumā. Gluži lieki piebilst, ka šāds modelis diezin vai gūs atsaucību Maskavā, kas līdz šim kategoriski iebildusi pret jebkādu NATO valstu militāro klātbūtni Ukrainā. Un, protams, joprojām neizkustināts ir agresorvalsts sarunu procesā ieripinātais klupšanas akmens – prasība bez cīņas atdot tai daļu Ukrainas teritorijas. Pirmdienas Eiropas līderu paziņojumā pausts, ka vienīgais subjekts, kas var lemt Ukrainas teritorijas likteni, ir Ukrainas tauta brīdī, kad ir iedarbinātas reālas drošības garantijas, kā arī, ka starptautiski atzītas robežas nav maināmas ar spēku. Ne mazāk komplicēts ir jautājums par turpmāko finanšu atbalstu Ukrainai. Berlīne stingri aizstāv ideju, ka Kijivai piešķirams vairāk nekā 200 miljardu eiro aizdevums, izmantojot garantijai Eiropā iesaldētos Krievijas Centrālās bankas līdzekļus. Uz tiem, kā zināms, metis acis arī Donalds Tramps, vēloties vismaz daļu no tiem ieguldīt īpašā Ukrainas atjaunošanas fondā, kura darbībā izšķiroša loma būtu Vašingtonai. Kanclers Mercs jau kritiski izteicies par šādu iespēju, bet Baltais nams, kā izdevumam „Politico” paudis kāds vārdā nenosaukts augsta ranga Eiropas amatvīrs, liekot lietā pamatīgu spiedienu uz vairākām Eiropas valdībām. Līdz ar Beļģiju, kura kā iesaldēto līdzekļu galvenā glabātāja līdz šim iebildusi vispamanāmāk, kā arī Kremļa ierastajiem „sapratējiem” Ungāriju un Slovākiju, iebildes šobrīd paudušas arī Itālija, Bulgārija un Malta. Savukārt jaunais Čehijas premjerministrs Babišs paziņojis, ka viņa valsts neuzņemsies nekādas saistības šai sakarā. Izšķirošā Eiropadomes sēda Briselē paredzēta rīt, 18. decembrī. Pretmetu cīņas iznākums Čīlē Svētdien, 14. decembrī, notikušo Čīles prezidenta vēlēšanu otro kārtu var nodēvēt par pretmetu cīņu. Vēlētājiem tika piedāvāta izvēle starp ultrakonservatīvu katoli un neoliberālas ekonomikas piekritēju Hozē Antonio Kastu un Čīles Komunistiskās partijas pārstāvi Žanetu Haru. Tūdaļ gan jāsaka, ka Žaneta Hara pārstāv plašu kreisi centrisku koalīciju „Vienotība Čīlei”, kurā bez komunistiem ietilpst vesela virkne citu politisko spēku, sākot ar kreisi centriskajiem sociālistiem un liberāļiem, beidzot ar izteikti centriskajiem kristīgajiem demokrātiem. Arī viņas platformā nebija nekā radikāli kreisa, orientējoties uz sociālo garantiju, valsts veselības apdrošināšanas sistēmas un nodarbinātības veicināšanas attīstību. Tomēr, kā izrādījās, vairākumam čīliešu uzrunājoša bija labējā kandidāta Kasta programma ar akcentu uz nelegālās imigrācijas un noziedzības apkarošanu. „Čīlei vajag kārtību!” bija viens no jaunievēlētā valsts galvas pamatlozungiem. Jaunajā Čīles līderī nav grūti saskatīt vēl vienu „mazo Trampu”, līdz pat tādām detaļām kā aizsargbarjeras būvniecība pie ziemeļu robežām. Vēl viens Žanetas Haras zaudējuma iemesls ir tas, ka viņa asociējas ar iepriekšējo – diezgan nepopulāro prezidenta Gabriela Boriča kreiso valdību, kurā viņa ieņēma darba ministres posteni. Lai arī Boriča sociālā programma tika daļēji īstenota, viņa politiskās ambīcijas cieta vairākas nozīmīgas neveiksmes, vēlētājiem referendumā neatbalstot jauno konstitūcijas projektu un valdībai nespējot politiski atrisināt konfliktu ar iedzimto mapuču cilšu kopienām valsts dienvidos, galu galā ķeroties pie militāra spēka. Jaunievēlētais prezidents Kasts, savukārt, ir pazīstams kā liels pagājušajā gadsimtā valdījušā Čīles militārā diktatora Augusto Pinočeta piekritējs; kura valdībā Kasta vecākais brālis bija ministrs. Jaunais valsts galva gan nosodījis Pinočeta laikā notikušos cilvēktiesību pārkāpumus, taču slavējis tā laika ekonomisko politiku. Var piebilst, ka monolīta atbalsta likumdevējā Hozē Antonio Kasta valdībai gan nebūs, jo parlamenta apakšpalātā viņa labējo frakcijai „Pārmaiņas Čīlei” ir tikai otra lielākā frakcija aiz pieminētā kreiso bloka, un nāksies meklēt citu spēku – mērenāk centriskā bloka „Dižā un vienotā Čīle” un populistiskās Tautas partijas atbalstu. Vēl izteiktāks spēku līdzsvars starp labējiem un kreisajiem ir parlamenta augšpalātā Senātā. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.      

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¡A Siguners! En este Plepla Edition 2 con C Cordero y Tedejagua se nos fue la guagua y hablamos más disparate que de costumbre. Yo sé que a ustedes les gusta la plepla sin filtro y aquí les dimos sin anestesia. Analizamos desde la fundación de Roma, los ciclos de los Imperios mundiales (España, Holanda, USA, China) hasta la famosa Analogía de Omega El Fuerte de que está preso y suelto al mismo tiempo. ¡Qué vaina! Además me retaron a probar por primera vez la vaina esa de la Malta con Leche Condensada, quedé empachado y lo que de verdad me voló la cabeza fue el Ron con Leche Condensada, ¡nos inventamos el ponche! Y claro, no faltaron los chistes prohibidos del Papa y el debate épico sobre si es plepla o pluma de burro y el debate eterno de la Ensalada Rusa. ¡Mire, suscríbete y siéntate a gozar que el coro está heavy!BOLETAS EN CARLOSCOMIC.COMEnlace: https://carloscomic.com⭐️ PATROCINADORESBrugal Extra Viejo: Un ron clásico y verdaderamente auténtico, una obra de arte de los maestros roneros. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronbrugalrdSpirit Mountain: Tu cabañita en la montaña en un lugar realmente mágico, 1500 metros de altura, finca de café orgánico, río frío con cascada, área de camping, la mejor ruta de downhill de este país para mountain bike. Si te interesa lograr este sueño, pues Spirit Mountain es tu sitio.Contáctalos al : 849-207-6133  o directo al Whatsapp https://wa.link/6o8qxtB Express Courrier: Tus compras las traes por https://www.instagram.com/beexpressdo. Hazte miembro con 5 libras gratis.Llama al: 809-563-7675    Web: https://bexpress.doDental Wellness: En Camino Chiquito de Arroyo Hondo. 25% de descuento en procedimientos estéticos con el código ASIGUN25. Llama al: 829-856-4284Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentalwellnessclinicrdXPENG Dominicana: Vive la experiencia de la movilidad Eléctrica https://www.instagram.com/xpengdominicana. Pide una prueba. Llama al: 809-544-4442¡Si te curaste con este video, suscríbete y activa la campanita!No dejes que el algoritmo te esconda los videos. Aquí subimos contenido semanal para reírnos de las tragedias de la vida, el matrimonio, los hijos y las locuras que pasan en nuestra amada República Dominicana.¿Quieres ver mis shows en vivo o comprar merch oficial?Entra a mi web oficial para ver las fechas de la gira y novedades:https://www.carloscomic.comVamos a mantener el coro encendido en otras redes:Aquí subo lo que no se ve en Youtube, clips rápidos y el día a día.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carloscomicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carloscomicContrataciones y Negocios (Booking):¿Quieres llevar el show a tu empresa, evento privado o ciudad? Escríbenos o llámanos.Teléfono: +1-(829) 471-2709WhatsApp: https://wa.me/18294712709Email: info@carloscomic.com 

Reflecting on Six Years of Music: An In-depth Chat with Janelle of GENNIn a candid conversation, we discuss their experiences and evolution over six years in the music industry, nurturing the band 'GENN' and reflecting on the profound changes they've witnessed. From humble beginnings in Malta to relocating due to Brexit, Janelle provides a fascinating look back at her music journey, the band's influences, and the challenges they faced along the way. Additionally, we delve into the supportive sisterhood within the band, the evolving music scene in Malta, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst industry pressures. Don't miss this engaging discussion that not only tracks the band's roots but also explores cultural influences, favourite obscure bands, and the aspiration to resonate authentically with their audience in 2026.#NewMusic #Alternative #PopArt #Sisterhood #Malta #Songwriting

Abortion remains illegal in Malta and highly restricted in Poland, despite ongoing pressure from European institutions to uphold reproductive rights. In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we examine the historical and current influence of religious institutions on abortion policy across Europe, and the political forces maintaining these restrictions. We are joined by Neil Datta, Executive Director and founder of the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, and Magdalena Chrzczonowicz, Editor-in-Chief of OKO.press and contributor to the cross-border investigation Exporting Abortion, who share insights on how restrictive laws impact women and how cross-border initiatives are working to protect access to safe abortion care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show #512 and #538 - Original airdate: Feb 3, 2011 Part One Interview - Sterling Seagrave Gold Warriors Operation Golden Lily Article 14 of the 1951 treaty voids any return of money The Black Eagle Trust: slush fund loot by Ed Lansdale The M Fund and Richard Nixon Ed Lansdale, Napolean Valariano, Chrles Bohanon, The Nugan Hand bank scandle Play video CIA took Ethiopian money and use in 1948 for Italian election Federal Reserve paper... worthlessPart Two Interview - Sterling & Peggy Seagrave Author of Gold Warriors (Show #512), Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the Marcos's, Japanese war loot Ed Lansdale, Allen Dulles, thousands of years of accumulated wealth, Lansdale stumbled on some, General Donovan attached Lansdale to G2 in the Philippines, Charles Bohannan, Napoleon Valeriano Landlords with immense properties, General Yamashita Tomoyuki, Major Kojima Kashii Torturing of Kojima, stashing of enormous treasure, twelve sites, two meter high stacks of 75 kilo gold bars Lansdale briefed in Manila, Tokyo and Washington, Clark Clifford persuaded Truman to keep it secret Take and keep the gold and treasure, Donovan getting pissed, based in Panama, Meyer Lansky, "Bugsy" Siegel Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers, flying dope and tungsten over the Hump, conflict between Donovan and Dulles camps Only one bar of gold recovered from the Nazi stash, everything else was melted down and disappeared Clark Air Base, World Anti-Communist League, there hasn't been an audit of Fort Knox in over 50 years Gold Bearer Certificates, everybody is getting swindled, totally unknown, private planes, Presidents are handicapped The guys who own the bankers are the boss, the Power Elite are anonymous, the Federal Reserve, private bankers The reason JFK was removed, he decided to change US currency, the Fed is a fraud Ed Lansdale told Prouty he operated "with a blank check book from Uncle Sam" China White Heroin, BCCI (Bank of Credit and Commerce International), the Vatican, Malta, Macao Members of the Knights of Malta, published 11 books, now the twelfth, Stanley Ho, Phil Graham, Eugene Meyer Graham persuaded Kennedy to take LBJ as his running mate, killing the Pope with a cup of tea Bush and Cheney got in the back door by a coup d'état, you get Republicans, you get swindled, Real evil, it was Cheney and company, The only good left... Ron Paul or Jesse Ventura Third party candidates, siphoning of resources and money out of America, Jefferson vs.. Hamilton, Americans just getting the shaft, the Rothschilds, new book, Red Sky In The Morning Our enemy was going to be the Communists, two young Americans, after the war, in the Philippines, the Huk movement 400 hundred years of Spanish Catholic rule, 50 years under the US, United Fruit, the Pentagon, paper fiat currency Mrs. Clinton saying and they (Russia and China) are our enemies, invent a Cold War, Ray Cline, Madame Chiang Kai-shek Sterling grew up on the Burma China border Latest book Red Sky in the Morning:  

Europe was the first major region to roll out a comprehensive crypto framework, but now it's rethinking how that framework is enforced.In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the European Union's proposal to centralize crypto supervision under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), a move that would shift oversight of crypto-asset service providers away from national regulators and toward a single EU-level authority.To understand what's happening on the ground, we speak with Dr. Lewin Boehnke, chief strategy officer at Crypto Finance Group, who offers a rare perspective from both Switzerland's mature crypto market and the EU's newly regulated one. He explains why MiCA's overall approach makes sense, where technical details are slowing adoption and why centralizing supervision under ESMA could actually help reduce friction rather than create it.(1:55) Europe moves to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA (4:58) Why MiCA's rollout has been slow, and why that's not surprising(5:24) Switzerland's head start on institutional crypto adoption(6:38) Why MiCA's focus on regulating intermediaries makes sense(7:48) The MiCA Article 75.6 ambiguity slowing banks down(9:09) Why Europe's quieter regulatory approach may be a long-term strength(10:13) Uneven MiCA enforcement across Germany, Luxembourg, and Malta(12:26) What Europe should prioritize in crypto regulation over the next yearThis episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

On Monday, December 8, an Afghan family was called to Malta, NY for an immigration appointment. This next segment continues our story which aired on Monday to better understand the ordeal which the family was experiencing.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside Europe's New Mega-Tunnel Under The Alps". Together, we discuss Fred's trip to BENEATH The Alps as we chat about one of the world's biggest megabuilds.This episode is sponsored by Sky Systemz. Learn more about Sky Systemz here

This session will examine key considerations for leaders, senders, and international travelers/workers in the areas of duty of care, risk assessment, contingency planning, security, and common pitfalls ("lessons learned") in international mission work.

This episode covers Paul's escape from a Jewish plot in Jerusalem, his two-year imprisonment in Caesarea, and his perilous sea voyage to Rome. Listeners will learn about Paul's divine assurance of survival during a violent storm, the shipwreck on Malta, and his eventual arrival in Rome. The episode highlights Paul's unwavering faith, his impact on both Jews and Gentiles, and the fulfillment of God's promise that he would testify in Rome. Key themes include divine protection, the spread of the gospel, and the tension between Jewish rejection and Gentile acceptance of the Christian message. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

In this episode I talk with Wes from Technotainment, who's building what he calls Streaming 2.0 — a new model for Hollywood that combines content, community, and commerce, powered by Web3 and AI.We break down why the traditional subscription/ads model is failing in an infinite-content world, how micro-casting lets each show own its audience and revenue, and how tokens can route value directly between advertisers, creators, and fans.Wes also shares how AI-generated films, live experiences, and gamified fan engagement could reshape both studios and creators over the next decade.Key Timestamps[00:00] What's Broken in Hollywood Wes explains why the 1970s subscription/ads model doesn't work in a world of infinite content, channels, and attention fragmentation.[00:02] Wes' Journey into Web3 & Entertainment From bootstrapping in Malta, ICO days, and Quizando to meeting the founder of MTV/Nickelodeon and starting Technotainment.[00:09] “Bringing Hollywood On-Chain” Explained Not just putting video on-chain: routing value directly between advertisers, content, and fans via tokens, and cutting out layers of middlemen.[00:11] New Revenue Stack for Content Freemium first episodes, pay-per-episode, affiliate sales from clickable items in scenes, merch, live events, digital assets, and gamification.[00:17] Micro-Casting & Decentralized Streaming Each show as its own “mini Netflix”: owning audience, data, and revenue while plugging into many distribution platforms instead of one gatekeeper.[00:20] Competing with TikTok & UGC Why Technotainment bakes community directly into the viewing experience: feeds, second screens, and rewarding fans who create content around shows.[00:23] AI Content, Live Experiences & Commerce AI-generated movies, content as a commerce engine, and why live experiences and stage shows become even more valuable in an AI world.[00:36] Roadmap & AskToken generation plans, launch timeline, university partnerships, and what Technotainment is looking for: creators, game builders, IP, and Web3 communities.Connecthttps://www.technotainment.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/technotainment-streaming-media-inc/https://x.com/_technotainmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleyellul/https://x.com/SurWessDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Show Notes Ted Caplow graduated with a degree in social science and has had a career in engineering and entrepreneurship. He describes his initial interest in science and his experience with physics at Harvard, which he found challenging. Ted shares his interest in humanities, particularly theater, and his involvement in various theater activities at Harvard. He discusses his consideration of theater conservatory programs and urban planning after graduation.  Joining the Peace Corps and Sailing across the Atlantic Ted recounts his application to the Peace Corps and the unexpected technical fields he was qualified for, which were teaching  English or beekeeping. This led him to reconsider his career path. He describes his sailing adventure across the Atlantic Ocean with his family and friends. They left shortly after graduation and the trip lasted six months. They stopped in the Azores for a couple of weeks, onto Gibraltar and Spain, through the Mediterranean. They stopped in Sardinia and stayed in Malta for a month; they sailed to Greece, the islands and Cyprus where they stopped and decided whether to continue around the world or go back to real life.  Returning to New York and the Theater Industry Ted returned and went to New York where he  joined the theater industry, working on production and starting his own theatrical company. Ted talks about his involvement in the theater industry, including producing interdisciplinary performances and meeting his first wife through a mutual friend. He describes his transition from theater to entrepreneurship. He started his own company and a non-profit theater company. This lasted a few years before Ted felt he should focus on a more technical field and he discusses the separation between creative pursuits and technical professions. Ultimately, he decided to pursue urban planning and his interest in sustainable development. A Shift to Engineering Ted shares his experience at Princeton and Columbia, where he pursued a PhD in engineering, despite initial doubts about his qualifications. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of his academic journey, including the intense environment at Princeton and the decision to pursue a master's degree instead of a PhD. He wrote his masters' thesis on solar power. Moving on from academia, Ted's next job was with a yacht designer. He then ran his friend's restaurant for two years before going back to school and earning his PhD. in engineering at Columbia in 2004. The Development of the Science Barge  Ted explains his idea to create a sustainable technology laboratory in the Bahamas, why he became interested in hydroponics, and why he didn't go to the Bahamas. He explains how the original idea evolved into the Science Barge in the Hudson River.  The Science Barge was a hydroponic greenhouse with solar panels, wind power, and aquaponics, designed to educate schoolchildren about sustainable technologies such as recycling the waste water. Ted discusses the challenges of moving the barge every two months and the decision to find a permanent home for it in Yonkers, and how this venture inspired the SunWork Center project. Sustainable Development Success Stories He highlights the success of the SunWork Center, a greenhouse on the rooftop of PS 333 in Manhattan, and the expansion of New York SunWorks to over 300 schools. Ted describes the development of Bright Farms, a commercial company that grew local produce in greenhouses on top of grocery stores. He shares the challenges and successes of Bright Farms, including partnerships with major retailers and the acquisition by Cox Enterprises. Ted reflects on the importance of sustainable design and the impact of his work on the food industry. He discusses the evolution of his design firm, Caplow Manzano, and its focus on creating durable, resilient homes that prioritize human health and environmental sustainability.  Technological Innovation in Building Ted talks about his personal journey and the diverse skills he has developed over the years. He reflects on the importance of technological innovation, the role of engineering in his work, and the difficulty of navigating and innovating around  all the components of building houses. Ted shares his plans for expanding his design firm's impact and the potential for scaling sustainable design solutions. Harvard Reflections He expresses gratitude for the opportunities and challenges that have shaped his career and looks forward to continuing his work in sustainable design and education. He mentions E.O. Wilson for Evolutionary Biology as an incredible talent and researcher in that field. He also mentions a poetry class with Seamus Heaney. He also mentions a class on China and one on Africa that he found inspiring and eye opening, and taking classes on Shakespeare from actors in the repertory theater. Timestamps: 04:26: Exploring Career Paths  15:45: Entrepreneurial Ventures and Personal Life  31:56: The Science Barge and Educational Initiatives  48:06: Commercial Ventures and Bright Farms  55:37: Personal Reflections and Future Plans  Links: Caplow Manzano: https://www.caplowmanzano.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caplow/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is brought to you by Kristen Hunter who reports:    "Hi, I'm Kristen Hunter, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston. Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston works in partnership with families in need to build decent, affordable homes that strengthen communities, expanding access to home ownership for low income households, I'm proud to support the work of Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston, whose CEO, James Costars, a longtime mentor, colleague and friend, has brought visionary leadership to their mission. You can learn more and support their work at habitatboston.org,  and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode." To learn more about their work, visit: habitatboston.org *AI generated show notes and transcript  

Paul's trial ends up being used by God to reach the people of Malta.

In this Bible Story, Paul endures storms and shipwrecks with his captors on their journey to Rome. The winds and waves are relentless, and the hope of the men is fading. The men are left shipwrecked and defeated on the shores of Malta. This story is inspired by Acts 27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Acts 27:44 from the King James Version.Episode 240: As Paul was on the ocean on his way to trial, Luke was by his side and the two of them enjoyed a brief reprieve, chatting with the sailors in the open air. However, on their way to Crete, a powerful storm came upon them and began to break the ship apart and flood it with water. But God came to Paul and reassured him that he and the crew would make it to Rome. The storm continued to rage a few more days and then finally let up. As they were about to run the ship aground it caught reef and broke apart. Just as the soldiers were getting ready to kill the prisoners to keep them from escaping, the centurion ordered them to stop for the sake of Paul.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo! Yooooo! On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud , @RachelLaLoca chats with legendary Director and Comedy Writer, David Zucker who you know from some of the top and most quoted comedies of all time - Airplane!, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, BASEketball, Scary Movie 3, 4, & 5, etc... The two chat about his incredible career, the latest Naked Gun movie--which was made without him, what it takes to be a good joke writer, and more. MORE ABOUT DAVID ZUCKER David Zucker has launched his own spoof comedy course! Click here for more info: MasterCrash: A Crash Course in Spoof Comedy, breaking down the 15 essential rules he uses to write, direct, and edit effective comedy. MasterCrash is a 9-hour course, delivered through 18 separate videos to help build the foundational skills for directing spoof comedy films and writing jokes that land. Filmmakers, writers, creators, and comedy fans will be given hands-on opportunities to learn ZAZ's (Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker) method of spoof writing while collaborating with other MC students, taking monthly calls with Zucker, accessing exclusive content, and hearing from surprise guest lecturers. His newest films, Star of Malta, is in pre-production AND a German film that David is also executive producing, titled Octoberfest. The German film, in its writing phase, will be made for Traumfabrik Babelsberg and Amazon. David's book, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!, is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic that redefined comedy and launched a new era of spoof filmmaking. His other award nominated book is also available on Amazon: Before the Invention of Smiling: The Incredible Journey of the Zucker Family from Horse & Buggy to Indoor Plumbing Follow David Follow Rachel Follow Latinos Out Loud And while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road! #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #RachelLaLoca #DavidZucker #Airplane #NakedGun #MasterCrash #SpoofComedy #Spoof