Podcasts about Mark Twain

Sue Duffield's plethora of stories and comedic experiences never quit. She goes back to the story of when she traveled with the Sammy Hall Singers, and an episode of embarrassment that still makes her laugh today. "Mike, Is That You?", will be forever embedded in your brain, once you hear the story. ”Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place," so said American humorist Mark Twain. Also mentioned in this episode 145 is Sue's former pastor and friend, John Hamercheck, whose humor and love of life was one of a kind.  Taking a good look at what laughter can do from a Christian perspective, is the constant desire and focus of Sue's ministry. In this crazy world of bad news, we need humor! Sadly, it is our nature, a human tendency, to focus on shocking, tragic, and overall negative news and information. It fascinates us and we're simply drawn to it. But this time, we'll pay attention to the hilarity and joy of every day life, that should be at the heart of every believer. www.sueduffield.com

World Poetry Day 2023 Mark Twain Quotes a lover's fairytale. BUY here by clicking this link AI Poetry - "burnt bathes" "thee actor" my greatest love thus far   Social media links: https://twitter.com/katiechonacas https://twitter.com/culturekidsxyz https://www.instagram.com/chonacas https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas Voiceover Reel: https://www.chonacas.com/voiceover/ https://www.chonacas.com/nft-cv/    Please consider SUPPORTING my SHOW, SUBSCRIBE to the NEWSLETTER, ENTER in the GIVEAWAYS https://www.chonacas.com/contact/   Disclaimer: None of the information in the podcast should be considered as a financial advice. Always do your own research.

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Mike talks about the first day of Spring 2023, March Madness, Trump and Stormy Daniels, The Covid-19 transparency bill, China's meeting with Russia, the stock market, Greta Thuneberg domming Andrew Tate, The Bachelor, Adam Sandler receiving the Mark Twain lifetime achievement award in comedy, Al Franken hosting the Daily Show, his fleshlight, SNL, Chris Rock and Marlon Wayans comedy specials, people wanting Mike to do standup and impressions, Meeting new friends, college football teammates, overcoming PTSD and supporting our troops, and more.

Michael Batnick, author of The Irrelevant Investor blog (https://theirrelevantinvestor.com/) and Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Mistakes-Investors-Investments-Bloomberg/dp/1119366550) and Co Host of The Compound and Friends (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-compound-and-friends/id1456467014 for Apple and https://open.spotify.com/show/5VKsKPZUtwVylxslLie36k on Spotify) stops by The Business Brew for a quick chat. In this episode Bill and Michael discuss Michael's book, his early days breaking into finance, his early investing style, and how he looks at the world now. They also touch on some personal chit chat at the end. Please note this episode was recorded before Bill's episode with Tom Gayner. Bill talks about Tom searching for ideas on the 52 Week High list. That part of the conversation is somewhat inaccurate and you should listen to Tom's episode for clarification. This episode is sponsored by Stratosphere.io.  Stratosphere.io is a web based terminal that has financial data, KPIs, links to filings, hedge fund letters, etc.  A key differentiator is Stratosphere.io's segment data and KPIs, which are triple checked for accuracy.  Stratosphere saves users time, enables easy comparisons between companies, and offers company specific metrics such as subscriber counts, numbers of locations, etc.Head over to Stratosphere.io for a free trial.  Should you want to sign up for a paid offering please use the promo code BREW for 15% off. Detailed Show Notes 4:50 - Mark Twain as an investor 7:00 Mike's background and building an online presence 13:00 - How Mike got through a bad first job 18:00 - Dealing with emotions while investing 19:00 - How Future Proof started 21:00 - How Mike approaches The Compound and Friends 24:30 - Helping Clients 28:00 - Why people should consider buying stocks that have gone up 35:00 - Stock chit chat 37:00 - Writing Big Mistakes

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“Ejection from the banking system can be random. Happens for political reasons in the US all the time. It's rarely reported about. And, in a way, it's more devastating than being on probation for having been convicted for something, because not being able to bank in 2023 is akin to not being able to function in society.”— DoombergDoomberg is an anonymous collective producing the world's most popular financial substack. In this interview, we discuss coordinated action against the crypto industry being undertaken with limited congressional approval or oversight. We talk about historical precedents, what this could mean for Bitcoin and Bitcoiners, and why we need a financial bill of rights. - - - - Mark Twain once said that “History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” Therefore, Bitcoiners should be extremely wary of the recent precedents of a ruling US administration being willing to de-bank business verticals antithetical to certain political beliefs. In 2011, the Obama administration targeted selected online poker businesses. In 2013, the same administration used the DoJ to lean on banks doing business with firearm dealers and payday lenders.The problem is simple: a legitimate business and/or technology is kneecapped by a ruling body for subjective political reasons. Public-private institutions, such as banks, are lent on to hamper the functioning of businesses earmarked as being problematic. The fundamental issue is the methods applied are anti-democratic. There is no open debate or examination. A decision is made behind closed doors, and people, institutions and businesses are pressured to comply.We are currently witnessing coordinated illiberal action against crypto-aligned companies. The intent is clear. Yet, there has been no debate. And whilst Bitcoiners may gain comfort from the actions being taken against crypto, the problem is politicians haven't revealed their full intentions yet. It is highly likely that Bitcoin is also in their crosshairs. As Doomberg asserts “eventually they'll come for your Bitcoin too.”What this lays bare is the willingness of those in control to de-bank perceived enemies. De-banking at face value may seem like an annoyance, but it actually strips an individual of agency. A person without access to the financial system is effectively neutered. It is a malevolent, silent and effective means of control. And, the methods applied a decade ago are being reapplied to control first crypto, and then Bitcoin. Be aware, be prepared, and raise hell.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyIris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Ledn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletFortris - Digital asset treasury operationsWasabi Wallet - Privacy by default-----WBD634 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

March 16 2023   The Witch Daily Show (https://www.witchdailyshow.com) is talking Ostara and the Hare may not be as old as we think   Our sponsor today Is The Magic of Trees (https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Trees-Jessica-Marie-Baumgartner/dp/1087926874/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YXZ7K2LZLFSX&keywords=the+magic+of+trees+jessica+marie&qid=1674836352&sprefix=the+magic+of+trees+jessica+marie%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1) and   (   Want to buy me a cup of coffee? Venmo: TonyaWitch - Last 4: 9226   Our quote of the day Is: ― “Don't you know what that is? It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want—oh, you don't quite know what it is you DO want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” ― Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Detective   Headlines: (https://news.yahoo.com/deeply-confused-fox-host-accuses-042704861.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAL1lwcstaaJgNqPdX1u6KOlpW1DOdQg3KAVKwltl0eJ1pniGv_9TDOA-9ows1yAY2fGwdhu4bR0tQI8UTyOR729kJSNvCxsHub6hKp4mp9fxaTUVyPLlsNJIQJn06BD7sMBb9mDs-S1ixzMEWkXjzJD8qMsoOKChA_wDkMg5-HjU)   Deck: The Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck ()   Other Sources: (https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/how-to-cook/chamomile-flower-in-kitchen#:~:text=With%20chamomile%2C%20you%20can%20flavor,The%20possibilities%20are%20simply%20endless!)   Magic of the day – Response of the day - Question of the day -   Thank you so much for joining me this morning, if you have any witch tips, questions, witch fails, or you know of news I missed, visit https://www.witchdailyshow.com or email me at thewitchdailypodcast@gmail.com If you want to support The Witch Daily Show please visit our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/witchdailyshow   Mailing Address (must be addressed as shown below) Tonya Brown 3436 Magazine St #460 New Orleans, LA 70115

Mark Twain who? This week Raven and Campbell discuss royal infidelity, incompetent henchmen, and animation choices in the first musical in the BCU (Barbie Cinematic Universe), Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper.   A Drink Like You Recipe: - 1.5 oz gin - 1 oz raspberry or blueberry simple syrup - fresh mint - prosecco - edible glitter   Combine gin, syrup of choice, and fresh mint in a shaker with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and add the tiniest bit of edible glitter and give a quick stir. Top with prosecco.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://give.etmonline.org/boozicals The D'Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at boozicals@gmail.com or comment your musical requests! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 60 of The Stoned Witches Hour with Laylla and Chelle! Today, we're getting spooked out by two  haunted houses in the Northeast, and of course, smoking some of the finest herb in the land.Laylla kicks things off with the ghostly goings-on at Belhurst Castle, nestled in the Finger Lakes region of New York. This joint has been around since the 18th century, and it's seen some serious sh*t go down. From a loyal handyman to a creepy lady in white, this place is chock-full of restless spirits. And have we mentioned the secret tunnels?Chelle chimes in with the stories of the House of Death, a townhouse in Greenwich Village, New York City. This place has seen more death than a Quentin Tarantino flick, with a whopping 22 people shuffling off this mortal coil within its walls. And you bet your ass that some of them stuck around to haunt the place. One of them is even the ghost of Mark Twain who has been seen, mustache and all, walking the halls of the infamous house. Is it a curse or something even more nefarious that caused tragedy and death to those that dwelled there?So, sit back, light up, and let the witches take you on a journey through the spookiest haunts in the Northeast. And if you've got any creepy stories of your own, hit us up at TheStonedWitchesHour@gmail.com. We're always looking for a good scare...and maybe a hit of your stash.

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 16 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #16 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 16 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 3:18:49 Book: 16 Length Book: 3:18:49 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 15 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #15 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 15 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 3:40:07 Book: 15 Length Book: 3:40:07 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

Mark Twain said, "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." His quote from over a century ago would fit perfectly into today's society. Dale and Jonalyn share how many false definitions of “faith” have gotten into our water. They start with Twain and finish by connecting faith to friendship. Favorite quote: “If you get faith wrong, you cut yourself off from everyone, not just God.”  Show notes: Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk by Dale Fincher and Jonalyn Fincher. See "Lost words" section for more about "faith" and a few other important words we care about. ______ Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com. If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com. Find Dale and Jonalyn online: Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher Dale on Instagram: @voiceofthe2nd  Jonalyn's original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com Dale's website: dalefincher.com  Find our books on Amazon: Living with Questions, Ruby Slippers, Coffee Shop Conversations.  Subscribe to Back Porch with Dale and Jonalyn on Soundwise

The finale of my review of ROUGHING IT by Mark Twain. In the final chapters of this book Mark Twain moves on from Nevada to California and spends half a year in Hawaii. Is this a break from the earlier narrative or just part of a larger story of American empire?

Listen to Future Now Show 3.07.2023 Is there really any way of predicting Earthquakes? We’ve recently become aware of Stefan Burns, who has worked as a geologist/geophysicist in NorCal.  He has been paying attention to shifts in the readings of earth magnetometers, especially in the low frequency realms, such as 0-50 Hz. He has been noticing power increases in the Schuman resonances, and that these increases may be correlated with pre-earthquake activity.  This is especially of interest to us, as one of the closest earth magnetomenters to us shgowing increased activity is located in our home town of Boulder Creek, at the Heart Math Institute, and less than 20 miles from the infamous San Andreas Fault! Our interview is with New Age Drinks founder Sierra Hooshiari, a survivor of a serious brain concussion that had put her in a coma for days. In her years long recovery from this trauma, she explored what brain chemicals were essential to her health, and formulated a soft drink incorporating much of what she learned. We think you’ll enjoy hearing her story..  For more info, goto TikTok@BrainpopRelax and Instagram @brainpopdrink @drinkbrainpop. Website is www.NewAgeDrinks.com Sierra Hooshiari, founder of New Age Drinks Also in this episode we speak with tribal story teller Jahn Ballard about the life of Walter Russell, renaissance scientist/artist of the 20th century and the Twilight Club, a consortium of influential thinkers, poets, and businessmen, including Mark Twain, and Andrew Carnegie.  This is a chapter in American history not really well known but strangely relevant to today’s challenges. We finish with a musical remix featuring a cosmic rap by none other than Carl Sagan! Enjoy.. Our video of Walter Russell and the Twilight Club Story by Jahn Ballard

Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Today's guest knows a little something about whiskey. Alex Chasko is the Master Distiller and Blender and was employee number one at Teeling Whiskey, which was built in 2012 and was the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. However, Alex didn't start there. His passion for brewing can be seen as early as sophomore year when he started making beer with at-home brew kits and spent his summers at Bridgeport Brewing Company. Through working at Bridgeport, Alex learned how biology and chemistry were applied to the elements of brewing. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Alex worked at Pyramid Brewing Company in Seattle until he realized he wanted to get into whiskey and distilling. When it comes to whiskey, Edinburgh, Scotland, is the only place to go. So, Alex saved up his pennies, sold his truck, and enrolled in Heriot-Watt University in their Masters of Brewing and Distilling program, where he felt like he belonged. After a brief stint in Singapore to open a brew pub and rediscover where he was born, Alex moved back to Ireland in 2008 to bring new ideas to whiskey. For 20 years, Teeling had struggled to compete against large distilleries such as Jameson but thanks to Alex's dedication to bringing new and innovative flavors to whiskey, Teeling is now the World's Most Awarded Irish Whiskey. Teeling continues to raise the bar and boasts over 200 International Whiskey Awards. Alex Chasko is being interviewed by Mike Aronson, Associate Professor of Cinema Studies To connect with Alex, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chasko-497a6823/ Teeling Whiskey: ​​https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Producer credits: Jaleh Wooten --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere/message

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 14 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #14 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 14 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 3:49:41 Book: 14 Length Book: 3:49:41 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

After failing as a silver prospector, Mark Twain took up journalism. He discusses his early days on the beat in ROUGHING IT (1872). I discuss this and other issues as I dig deeper in my review of this autobiographical book.

On this episode of Our American Stories, you've heard Christopher Klein tell the story of “How Johnny Carson Saved Twister” and how Mark Twain helped Ulysses S. Grant complete his memoir that saved his wife from destitution. Here's Chris with the story of how Abraham Lincoln used the telegraph to help win the Civil War. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” - Mark Twain

Welcome back B-oo's Crew!!! This week we head to New York, in the Greenwich Villiage area to visit a place known as the "House of Death"! This house set down a beautiful street filled with historic brownstones and even once the home of the Samuel Clemens himself and other well known New York elites from a time long ago. Named for the horrific murder of 6-year-old Lisa, while it houses many stories, the one that has been documented is nothing short than tragic. Join us on yet another adventure into the spooky as we talk about the home said to be haunted by the spirits of 22 ghosts! Do you have a story you'd like read or played on the show? Are you part of an investigation team that would like to come on and tell your story and experiences? Maybe you have a show suggestion! Email us at fortheboos12@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @fortheboos And on Instagram @forthboos-podcast You can also find us on Facebook at For The Boos And on YouTube at For The Boos Remember to Follow, Subscribe, and Rate the show...it really does help! For The B-oo's uses strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised!https://linktr.ee/fortheboos All music and sound effects courtesy of www.pixabay.com and freesound.org

On this episode of Our American Stories, you've heard Christopher Klein tell the story of “How Johnny Carson Saved Twister.” He's back with another one. Aided by Mark Twain, the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The One Thing: The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results  Author: Gary Keller w/ Jay Papasan  EP 65:  Focus On YOU       What'd Up Crew? What's good?     Who Gon' Check Me Boo?! God is! Comes from Whispers of Hope 366 Devotions March 1st  James 1:5  “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”   There are so many different ways to look at wisdom. They took the approach of explaining it from Protecting Others.  Listen to this…      Chapter 17: The Four Thieves   “Focus is a matter of deciding what things you're not going to do.”-John Carmack   The 4 Thieves of Productivity: Inability to Say “NO” Fear of Chaos  Poor Health Habits Environment Doesn't Support Your Goals     Chapter 18: The Journey  • “One step at a time.” Pg. 208 • I love this quote by Mark Twain mentioned on pg. 212  • The only person on earth that can give you a life worth living is YOU!    The challenge of the week Survey Your Choices pg. 210  For the person who is not satisfied with their life right now I want you to write down all the choices you made in the past 2 years and see where you need to shift. Whatever choices you were making then to get you where you are today; I want you to do the opposite.  For the person you are where they want to be; I want you to write out the choices you need to take to elevate to the next level.  For both of you persons; put this list where is visible. I like putting things in my phone notes and on paper in my office since I am with or in that space every day. That way on those days you don't know what to do. You have a guide.    What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  I NEED HELP! Girl, I have attempted 75 hard several times since I saw your post on your Instagram page. I keep failing. I have no kids or a husband it's just me and I don't know how you did it. Any advance on how to complete this?      Quote of the week: “I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure which is: Try to please everybody.” -Herbert Bayard Crew, before we go out to please others; lets us please ourselves by making the best choices to be accountable for the work we need to do within. -Sade' Hill       In-person Mastermind Tickets:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastermind-we-about-that-action-tickets-546333757977     Hey CREW!  DON'T FORGET   Crew, I've partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   You can listen to this book on audible. Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Thanks for hanging with “The Crew!”   Order Book:https://amzn.to/3WzTBwy   Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: Subscribe Now! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxx9aXwDaMG1bcv2o7iH4SQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclubINSTAGRAM: TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FacebookGroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383757116178503/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF   Visit THE website: www.thecrewbookclub.com     Thanks for hanging with “The Crew!” Subscribe, Share, and tell a friend               

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 13 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #13 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 13 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:30:44 Book: 13 Length Book: 4:30:44 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

In part 2 of my review of ROUGHING IT by Mark Twain, I find some of the most important commentary and observations on the betrayals at the heart of the ideology of democratic capitalism, and clues as to why the West was so quickly tamed by capital, big business, and government (later the military-industrial complex). Is there any future to an economy built on speculation?

Starting Life Over with Ellen GreenbergToday's guest is Ellen Greenberg. a designer and the owner and director of Quick Culture, a global, art tour and cultural travel company. Among her other roles, Ellen has also been an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, has guest lectured at UCLA, holds Docent Program certificates at both The Getty Center and LACMA, and is the author of Inside Chocolate, a pictorial art book. In this moving episode, she shares her phoenix tale of how she realized she was meant to be more than just a wife and a mother, and how that became a catalyst for her divorce. Notwithstanding, Ellen never quit and her incredible story here today is one that is sure to inspire and motivate.She begins by discussing her first divorce as the challenging event that reshaped her life. As a result of this brutal and difficult split in the midst of the 1970s Women's Movement, Ellen picked up her life post-divorce and moved 3000 miles to LA to start over. She discusses being a single mother before remarrying, which brought its own struggles, as well as her second divorce. She talks about the self-doubt she experienced and why she decided never to make one thing the most important in her life. An avid fan of Mark Twain, Ellen finishes by sharing that she would like to have a sit down with him to ask him questions about his works.Episode Highlights:The challenging event that redirected the course of Ellen's lifeEllen's difficult divorceMoving to LA and starting a new jobThe emotional impact of the divorce on Ellen's kidsEllen's challenges in her new marriage and second divorceBattling self-doubtA sit-down with Mark TwainQuotes:“That was the worst thing I ever went through. He didn't want the marriage to end. He tried to do everything nasty...even to the point of saying that he was going to commit suicide if I left him.”“I was driven, wanting to succeed.”“I finally came to the conclusion that I didn't pick them. They picked me and I agreed.”“I was never going to let one thing be the most important thing in my life.”“Don't make anything that important.”“I'm not Superwoman. I'm only human. And I don't know, I do the best I can.”Links:Phoenix Tales HomepagePhoenix Tales on InstagramPhoenix Tales on SpotifyPhoenix Tales on FacebookQuick Culture

If you thought Mark Twain's death had been declared prematurely, just look at how the critics declared Maryland dead last spring. Now, with the Big Ten tournament upon us, the Terrapins are once again in contention to win it all, powered by Diamond Miller, Shy Sellers and the fastest-paced Maryland team since the stat started being tracked. Brenda Frese joins host Howard Megdal to talk about how it's all come together, you know, like it always does in College Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I begin my look at one of my favorite Mark Twain books, ROUGHING IT (1872), an autobiographical exploration of life in the West in the the decades before it was tamed. The early pages deal with the stagecoach ride to Nevada and the myths that develop on the road.

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 12 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #12 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 12 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:22:25 Book: 12 Length Book: 4:22:25 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

Last week we brought you one of the all time classic Suspense shows that starred the great versatile radio supporting actor Wally Mahr. Today Mr. Mahr takes a huge leading role as the hero and storyteller in an adaptation of Mark Twain's classic fantasy of a 1800s inventor who gets knocked back to medieval times. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 If you don't do Facebook, we're also on Gab: https://gab.com/OldRadio  Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” — Mark Twain

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 11 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #11 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 11 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 2:05:54 Book: 11 Length Book: 2:05:54 Episodes: 1 - 4 of 4 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

The legendary investor Mark Ritchie walks us through his life, from his early years growing up in Afghanistan to the Chicago Board of Trade to meeting his future wife, and how it all ties into his trading philosophy. He also shares a famous quote — attributed to Mark Twain — that has greatly influenced his life both on and off the trading floor: What are the two most important days in your life? "The day you are born and the day you find out why." Mark joins Maggie Lake for a deep dive into why this quote inspired him, how he learned about the importance of sizing trades, the right time to cut and run, maintaining patience, and much more from his storied trading career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Book of Joe Podcast beings with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon exploring some of the rule changes coming to baseball this season.  Joe really likes one rule specifically and thinks it should've happened a long time ago.  Tom feels like 'pace' of the game is more important than how long the game takes.  How long does Tom think it will take for players to adjust to the changes?  With the shift no longer being allowed, Joe is curious to see if it changes pitching at all.  We wrap up with the one statistic that Tom expects to see have an increase this season after these rule changes and the recent music playlist that helped Joe through a tough spot while traveling. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #dpshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast beings with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon exploring some of the rule changes coming to baseball this season.  Joe really likes one rule specifically and thinks it should've happened a long time ago.  Tom feels like 'pace' of the game is more important than how long the game takes.  How long does Tom think it will take for players to adjust to the changes?  With the shift no longer being allowed, Joe is curious to see if it changes pitching at all.  We wrap up with the one statistic that Tom expects to see have an increase this season after these rule changes and the recent music playlist that helped Joe through a tough spot while traveling. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #dpshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 10 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #10 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 10 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 5:37:51 Book: 10 Length Book: 5:37:51 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

We ponder the matter of how to handle the challenging language within Mark Twain's classics!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I finish up my study of INNOCENTS ABROAD by Mark Twain. There are so many layers to this book, the best I can so is lay them out and reflect on what I find most powerful: the relationship between a young nation and the deep past.

Rebecca Lambe is often described as the architect of Nevada's “Reid Machine” that has shaped politics in the state over the past 20 years. In this episode, she talks cutting her teeth in Missouri politics with both Governor Mel Carnahan and Senator Jean Carnahan and then moving west to Nevada to build the state Democratic political organization with Senator Harry Reid...plus co-founding Senate Majority PAC to build and protect a Democratic Senate Majority. This conversation contains both Rebecca's memorable campaign stories and case studies, as well as incredibly practical nuts-and-bolts insight into successful electoral politics. IN THIS EPISODE…Rebecca grows up in Alaska as the only girl in a large family…The movie that inspired Rebecca's career path toward journalism and ultimately politics…Campus activism at the University of Missouri sparks Rebecca's career toward politics…Rebecca's entry into the world of Mel and Jean Carnahan…The future US Senator Rebecca knew at Mizzou…Rebecca talks early political lessons learned from Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan…Rebecca's memories of the tragic Carnahan plane crash in October 2000…What Rebecca learned from managing a very narrow loss for Senator Jean Carnahan in 2002…The non-political reason why Rebecca moved west from Missouri after the 2002 race…Rebecca's intersection with Senator Harry Reid & early days growing the Reid Machine…Rebecca demystifies what (and who) the Reid Machine is…Rebecca's thoughts on what made Harry Reid such an effective political operator…The story behind Harry Reid winning a tough 2010 re-election…Rebecca breaks down the 2022 re-election of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto…A post-mortem on the much-discussed Nevada congressional redistricting…Rebecca on the 2022 Governors race and legacy of Steve Sisolak…How Rebecca approaches her role on IE races at Senate Majority PAC…Some of the advice gives to younger operatives…Two of Rebecca's favorite spots to visit in Nevada… AND 30% unemployment, 428 votes, Alaska drivers' licenses, Sharron Angle, John Ashcroft, Carl Bernstein, Joe Biden, Bob Bigelow, the Bootheel, James Browning, Randy Carnahan, Robin Carnahan, Citizens United, Club for Growth, computer programmers, constant deluges, controversial student curators, Culinary 226, Tom Daschle, deep-pocketed benefactors, Paul Dunn, durable boots on the ground, Marc Farinella, Scott Fairchild, fellow travelers, Julie Gibson, Al Gore, Martin Heinrich, John Kerry, Adam Laxalt, the Legion of Black Collegians, the long game, Sue Lowden, Ty Matsdorf, Mizzou, Mike Muir, Barack Obama, the PTA, Planned Parenthood, JB Poersch, precipitous drop-offs, Jon Ralston, Rolla, Karl Rove, Searchlight, Saul Shorr, Chris Sifford, spade work, straight arrows, Roy Temple, Dina Titus, Harry Truman, Mark Twain, whistlestop tours, Roger Wilson, Bob Woodard, Fred Yang…& more!

  A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. - Mark Twain Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

In this quotable Monday, Daniel D'Neuville explores Mark Twains quote "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at anytime." To be prepared to die, one must live with no regrets, they must develop a working relationship with fear.... learning to live dangerously, to push the comfort zone and learn to feel comfortable feeling a little uncomfortable.Embrace the life of verve and pulse...creating your life as a story of your self expression with no apologies. Daniel D'NeuvilleLINKSGet The Manifesting Study Guide Here: THE HIGH VIBE LIFE Online WorkshopTHE ALIGNED SELF COACHING PROGRAM: http://yesdaniel.comFREE VIDEO TRAINING: 5 Mindset Shifts to Up Grade Your Money GameCheckout Daniel's new membership program THE VAULTDANIEL D'NEUVILLE's WEBSITE: http://dneuville.comDaniel's YouTube CHANNELFACEBOOK GROUPSPODCAST LISTENER'S FB COMMUNITYEXTREME GRATITUDE PROJECTBass Slap Intro written and performed by bass player & producer: Miki SantamariaMiki's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Containing matters in which the Boss locates the Root of ills. Timestamps: introductions (0:00) Mark Twain biography, background on Arthurian cycle (7:42) non-spoiler discussion (1:09:44) spoiler plot summary (1:27:38) spoiler general discussion (2:59:28) Bibliography: Canavan, Gerry (ed.) - "The Cambridge History of Science Fiction" (2019) Great Courses: King Arthur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDfHlZ3_LSY&list=PL0IAN1A2ENLxjsGLproWiknUfRq1fU22W Loving, Jerome - "Mark Twain: The Adventures of Samuel L. Clemens" (2010) Malory, Sir Thomas - "Le Morte D'Arthur" (original uncorrected text) https://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/cme/MaloryWks2/1:4?rgn=div1;view=toc Powers, Rot - "Mark Twain: A Life" (2005) Scharnhorst, Gary - "The Life of Mark Twain: The Middle Years, 1871–1891" (2019) Twain, Mark - "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" original 1889 printing https://archive.org/details/connecticutyanke1889twai Music: Webster, Joseph P. - "In the Sweet By-and-By" (1868) http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/i/n/t/s/intsbab.htm

Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 9 Title: Short Science Fiction Collections Overview: Thousands of short science fiction stories are available through our Short Science Fiction Collections series from classic science fiction authors Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugo Gernsback, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Frank Herbert, Voltaire, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and many other science fiction authors. Science fiction (sometimes shortened to sci-fi or SF where Forrest J Ackerman has been credited with first using the term "sci-fi" in about 1954) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and it often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots back to ancient mythology, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popular and influential over much of the world, and it is also often said to inspire a "sense of wonder". Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society and explore alternatives. The literary genre of science fiction is diverse, and its exact definition remains a contested question among both scholars and devotees. This lack of consensus is reflected in debates about the genre's history, particularly over determining its exact origins. Question of deeper origins aside, science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep integration of science and inventions into daily life encouraged a greater interest in literature that explores the relationship between technology, society, and the individual. Scholar Robert Scholes calls the history of science fiction "the history of humanity's changing attitudes toward space and time ... the history of our growing understanding of the universe and the position of our species in that universe." In recent decades, the genre has diversified and become firmly established as a major influence on global culture and thought. Published: Various List: Short Science Fiction Collections, Sci-Fi #9 Author: Various Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy Fiction, Science Fiction Adventure, Fantasy Action & Adventure, Anthologies Episode: Short Science Fiction Collections - Book 9 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:25:15 Book: 9 Length Book: 4:25:15 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Collaborative Memorium: Gregg Margarite (1957 - 2012), Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Sci-Fi, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Gertrude Atherton, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Harriet Beecher Stowe Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ScienceFiction #ShortStories #Anthologies #Sci-Fi #CharlesDickens #SirArthurConanDoyle #HPLovecraft #MaryShelley #EdgarAllanPoe #WashingtonIrving #BramStoker #LewisCarroll #GertrudeAtherton #MarkTwain #HGWells #RudyardKipling #OscarWilde #JosephConrad #HarrietBeecherStowe Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

This week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen "Katie" Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and explains how she helps clients deal with all sorts of issues related to their property. As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they're not making it anymore,” and truer words have never been spoken. Land remains invaluable and there is often a developer looking to build, renovate, or demolish any given property. When a project like this commences, it can bring a host of headaches and trouble to those living next door. Katie Berkey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in City, County, and Local Government Law and is a certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners. Katie is the only practicing professional to hold both credentials in Southwest Florida and one of eight statewide. She represents clients in zoning, land use, and planning matters and represents clients in local government administrative matters before city and county commissions, councils, and boards. Katie has been recognized by various publications and organizations as one of the best lawyers in America, a Florida Rising Star, a member of the Legal Elite, a Legal Up & Comer, one of the Top 40 Under 40, and Woman of the Year!Conversation highlights include:How can volunteer boards, managers, and association residents stay alert to possible land use changes in their vicinity?How to determine if a proposed new development presents an incompatible commercial use with the existing neighborhood?What are typical deal points in a shared use agreement with a developer?How prevalent is the NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) mindset?What kind of next-door development do people fear the most? Why do local building departments often cite the association for certain violations when it might be the owners who created the violation without the association's knowledge or consent?Who should attend a municipal or county Code Enforcement hearing with an attorney? What can be done when a city wants to repave streets in a community or enforce traffic violations but is requiring an onerous indemnification agreement from the association?BONUS: Katie discusses various valuable resources for working moms and discusses her work with the Mother's Milk Bank of Florida.

Remember,  you're only able to catch yourself mid-worry because you caught God's voice... because Grace caught you.   The ability to become Aware, to become the Witness mid-thought, mid-worry IS Grace.We think we're doing It.We think we're practicing It.But It's happening to us.We're waking up as It.Smile, Beam, Trust. Everything is right on schedule.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show + Merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:    "Worrying  is like paying a debt you don't owe."-Mark Twain "If the problem can be solved, why worry?If the problem can not be solved, worrying will do you no good."-Shantideva“Be empty of worrying. Think of who created thought! Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open? Move outside the tangle of fear-thinking. Live in silence. Flow down and down in always widening rings of being.”-Rumi "As I count to three my worries leave me... 1, 2, 3."-Tanaaz Chubb  in 'My Pocket Mantras' Support the show

 It's the second week of Sci-Fi-ebruary, our month-long tribute to science fiction films and this week we let those psychos, the Dom DeLuise Patreon donors, have their way with three very different adventures. Up first, David Cronenberg takes us on a weird journey into a small town where a fringe psychologist is working to get his patients to manifest rage in a physical form, including little rage monsters that terrorize those who invoke their ire in 1979's The Brood picked by Portland Paul. Next, famous American author Mark Twain and three of his characters; Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher, embark on a trip into space to follow Halley's Comet, all in beautiful Claymation in 1985's The Adventures of Mark Twain picked by Eamon. And finally, in a post-apocalyptic world where vigilantes ride planes through streams of air, Mark Hamill plays a bounty hunter bringing in a valuable prisoner only to have him stolen by loose cannon Bill Paxton who wants the hefty reward for himself in Slipstream from 1989. All this plus Sean's adventures in cat love, our AI lawyers, some very heartfelt voicemails, AMC making bad decisions, and so much more!LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep things in motion with your love and support.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, February 9th, 2023… Happy Friday Jr. everyone! Fight Laugh Feast Magazine Our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine is a quarterly issue that packs a punch like a 21 year Balvenie, no ice. We don’t water down our scotch, why would we water down our theology? Order a yearly subscription for yourself and then send a couple yearly subscriptions to your friends who have been drinking luke-warm evangelical cool-aid. Every quarter we promise quality food for the soul, wine for the heart, and some Red Bull for turning over tables. Our magazine will include cultural commentary, a Psalm of the quarter, recipes for feasting, laughter sprinkled through out the glossy pages, and more. Sign up today, at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-wants-downed-spy-aircraft-back-does-not-belong-to-us China wants its downed spy aircraft back, saying it 'does not belong to the US' The People's Republic of China is requesting the return of its surveillance aircraft after the balloon was shot down over the continental United States on Saturday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning fielded questions Tuesday about the incident, which dominated news cycles and commanded attention from U.S. politicians. Asked for additional information regarding the purpose of the spy balloon and reports of similar aircraft making routes through North American and South American airspace, Mao declined. "The Chinese side has given information about the unmanned airship on several occasions. I don’t have anything to add at the moment," she stated. The Pentagon said it "acted immediately to protect against the collection of sensitive information" from the spy platform. But geopolitical experts said there is little reason to believe those efforts were successful as the balloon almost certainly transferred surveillance data over to China as it flew over several military bases. Asked if China has requested that the debris from the destroyed aircraft be returned, Mao said Tuesday, "The airship does not belong to the U.S. It belongs to China." Mao reiterated in her Tuesday press conference the Chinese Communist Party's claim that the balloon was civilian in nature and criticized the U.S. government for not acting in a "calm and professional manner." https://contra.substack.com/p/us-led-west-opposed-peace-deal-in?r=lj90&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post U.S.-Led West Opposed Peace Deal in Ukraine Naftali Bennett, then the prime minister of Israel, found himself praying aboard a cramped, decrepit plane last year as it sailed over Kazakhstan. The long flight, arranged with help from the Mossad, was bound for Moscow on a desperate mission: broker peace between Russia and Ukraine just after the two countries had gone to war. According to Bennett, Russian President Vladimir Putin made two major concessions during their March 5 meeting. First, he renounced “denazification”—that is, regime change in Kiev. Second, he dropped his demand for Ukraine’s demilitarization. Bennett said President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to abandon Ukraine’s pursuit of NATO membership in exchange. Both Putin and Zelensky seemed eager to end the fighting. But the U.S. had other plans. Bennett said a “decision by the West” was made “to keep striking Putin” through Ukraine. “They blocked it and I thought they were wrong,” he said. Bennett noted that the governments of Germany and France were pragmatic toward the idea compared to the U.S. and the U.K., which took a more belligerent attitude against Russia. Considering the U.K. is little more than a neutered lapdog of D.C., it is more than likely that it was the U.S. who decided to keep the war going. Indeed, Bennett said he deferred “to America in this regard.” In an interview with author and comedian Hanoch Daum, Bennett provided a behind-the-scenes look at his efforts to establish a ceasefire and how it initially showed promise until being doomed by imperial intrigue. It was the first time time he talked about his attempt to mediate peace between the two countries. His solution was “creating contact with both sides and trying to mediate,” leveraging his good relations with Putin and Zelensky. Bennett maintained contact with the governments of Germany, France, the U.K., and the U.S. throughout the negotiations, keeping them appraised as talks, mostly by phone, progressed. While Putin was open to diplomacy, the U.S. was not, according to Bennett. Bennett described Putin as “pragmatic” and not “Messianic” but governed by limited, concrete objectives, contra the Western portrait of him as a madman bent on world domination. Putin does not think of himself as an imperialist, Bennett said, but as someone fighting against imperialism in the form of NATO expansionism. Someone, maybe Mark Twain, said that history doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme. What Bennett revealed is a reminder that the U.S. has been calling the war tune for decades. https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-sues-biden-admin-over-pharmacy-mandate-to-dispense-abortion-drugs_5042103.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport&src_src=partner&src_cmp=BonginoReport Texas Sues Biden Admin Over ‘Pharmacy Mandate’ to Dispense Abortion Drugs Texas filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Tuesday to block federal health guidance that allegedly forces pharmacies to dispense abortion-inducing drugs. The Biden administration in July 2022 released guidance requiring pharmacies to supply women with abortion-inducing drugs or risk losing Medicaid and Medicare funds, even if certain state laws prohibit the procedure. Texas argues in its lawsuit, which refers to the guidance collectively as the “pharmacy mandate,” that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has attempted to impose, via executive fiat, a federal right to abortion. The lawsuit said this was a part of the Biden administration’s “war against” the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. That ruling reversed a 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. “But whether the Biden Administration likes it or not, the question of abortion is up to the people’s elected representatives—not unelected bureaucrats,” the lawsuit states (pdf). “The Biden Administration’s attempt to inject itself into that question is both procedurally and substantively illegal.” The HHS guidance, which involved roughly 60,000 U.S. retail pharmacies, claims that federal anti-discrimination law requires pharmacies to provide these drugs. The guidance was released on July 13, 2022, a few days after President Joe Biden, a Democrat, signed an executive order that made it easier to obtain abortion services following the Dobbs decision. However, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, argues that Title IX’s anti-discrimination protections don’t require companies to provide abortions, and instead protect any person or entity from being forced to aid in the provision of abortions. According to Paxton’s office, the alleged HHS assertion that federal anti-discrimination law mandates every pharmacy to provide abortion drugs is “patently false.” Paxton further argues that the Supreme Court returned the power to decide on abortion law back to the states, instead of the federal government. The “pharmacy mandate,” therefore, preempts certain state laws, which prohibit pharmacies from providing abortion-inducing drugs, and goes against the Dobbs decision, according to Paxton. The original copy of the HHS guidance document published in July 2022 is not currently available on the department’s website, but a version archived on Jan. 23, 2023 can still be accessed (pdf). The guidance reminds approximately 60,000 retail pharmacies and their employees of their obligation “under federal civil rights laws” to ensure access to prescription medication. HHS said in the guidance that among its civil rights enforcement responsibilities, its Office for Civil Rights is responsible for “protecting the rights of women and pregnant people in their ability to access care that is free from discrimination.” Examples of discrimination include denying a prescription for medication to assist with a miscarriage and denying medication for a disability, according to the guidance. Dime Payments Dime Payments is a Christian owned processing payment business. Every business needs a payment process system, so please go to https://dimepayments.com/flf and sign your business up. Working with them supports us. They wont cancel you, like Stripe canceled President Trump. They wont cancel you, like Mailchimp canceled the Babylon Bee. Check them out. At least have a phone call and tell them that CrossPolitic sent you. Go to https://dimepayments.com/flf. https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/02/07/could-chicago-be-about-to-elect-a-pro-life-pro-cop-democratic-mayor-n528896 Could Chicago be about to elect a pro-life, pro-cop Democratic mayor? Chicago’s next mayoral election is quickly approaching, scheduled for the 28th of this month. Most of the polls indicate that the incumbent mayor, Lori Lightfoot, is not doing well and she might not be given another term. That wouldn’t be a terribly surprising result, given the soaring crime rates and the generally decrepit state of the Windy City these days. If that’s the case, who will replace her? Interestingly enough, one of the current frontrunners is a man named Paul Vallas. What makes him unique among Chicago Democrats is his history of being opposed to abortion and his promises to crack down on crime. But can someone like that really be elected in a liberal stronghold? (ABC7 Chicago) Chicago mayoral candidates are touting dueling endorsements as Paul Vallas comes under fire for his Democratic credentials and past statements opposing abortion. Several recent polls suggest Vallas is one of the frontrunners in the mayor’s race, so it’s no surprise he’s coming under attack, but it’s also an indication that this race will be rough and tumble in its final three weeks. One of the other candidates, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, has been running attack ads against Vallas. He dug up a clip from some years ago where Vallas describes himself as “more of a Republican than a Democrat” and saying that he’s personally opposed to abortion. Garcia is accusing him of not being a “real” Democrat and claims that Vallas would be “dangerous” for Chicago. Really? More dangerous than, say… stopping your car at a red light for more than ten seconds?Vallas has now received the endorsement of both the Chicago Tribune and the Fraternal Order of Police, which is rather remarkable. The Chicago Sun-Times has run a number of articles on this Vallas, listing all of the progressive liberals who are losing their minds about him. They’re accusing him of having trodden upon the rights of workers in previous positions he’s held and wanting to outlaw abortions. There are probably a couple of them calling him a satan worshipper by now. In other words, all of the right people hate him.

SCARED TO DEATH IS EXPLICIT IN EVERY WAY. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHILE LISTENING. Dan's first of two stories is a haunted house story set in Manhattan. A home with just about the scariest title you could have. The brownstone that sits at 14 West 10th Street is known to some as The House of Death. Supposedly a LOT of people have died there over the years, and now it's one of the most haunted homes in America. Then it's the tale of Jackson County, Florida's Bellamy Bridge. Has the ghost of a young bride been haunting this bridge since the mid-19th century? Lynze also takes us to Florida for a haunted hotel room with an especially strong and scary entity. Then, a sweet story? It's hard to say if a young woman's mom is reaching beyond the grave to guide and protect her daughter. That's up to you to decide! New Merch:  New tee in the store inspired by a story told in episode 168, THE SAN PEDRO HAUNTING, featuring 'The Old Man' from that story. So many new, cool things in store this year already. Don't forget we've got the Valentine's collection in store still  -  go check it out at  badmagicmerch.com Bad Magic Productions Monthly Patreon Donation:Since we are working diligently to get ahead, we don't have the amount of this months donation yet but we do know we will be donating to Teach For America, a diverse network of leaders who work to confront the injustice of education inequity through teaching.You can learn more about Teach for America or get involved by going to teachforamerica.org Standup:If you want to see a very different side of Dan than you see here and possibly see Lynze in the crowd, his Burn It All Down standup tour is in full swing! Go to dancummins.tv for ticket links to shows in Sacramento, Denver, San Antonio, Dallas, Cleveland and more!Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!**Please keep doing so. Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcasts.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcastPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IGWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/oZ-un22pJVEWebsite: https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/](https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/)Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Video/Audio by Bad Magic ProductionsAdditional music production by Jeffrey MontoyaAdditional music production by Zach CohenVarious free audio provided byhttp://freesound.orgOpening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened.  Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."