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And so the story comes to its surprising ending… having destroyed their political rivals, having gained the favour of the King AND his enemies, having destroyed the Jubilee book, Nicolas Brembre and Nicolas Exton seemed unassailable in their control over London and her politics. But events elsewhere suddenly changed the political calculations, and as Brembre began a new campaign to go after the Mercers, the Saga of the Jubilee sped towards its shocking and bloody conclusion.
Host:Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.orgGuest:Professor Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Mercers' School Memorial Emeritus Professor of Business at Gresham CollegeGuest Bio:Professor Alex Edmans is renowned for his work on finance and misinformation. With a significant following from his TED talk "What to Trust in a Post-Truth World" and presentations at forums like Davos and Google, he brings critical insights into the impacts of misinformation in various sectors. His book "Grow the Pie" and his recent works delve into the complexities of misinformation in finance, politics, and health.Episode Overview:In this compelling episode, Professor Alex Edmans joins Richard Foster-Fletcher to unravel the intricate web of misinformation and bias that influences public opinion and decision-making in today's society. Their discussion pivots on the subtle yet profound ways misinformation permeates various aspects of daily life and decision-making, from social media interactions to academic research.Key Topics of Discussion:The nature and impact of cognitive shortcuts and how they contribute to the spread of misinformation.Challenges in distinguishing credible information from misleading data in the digital age.The role of biases in shaping public perceptions and opinions, particularly in the realms of social media and academic publishing.Strategies to foster critical thinking and discernment in evaluating information.The ethical responsibilities of researchers, corporations, and media in reporting and disseminating information.Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:The importance of understanding the underlying biases and structures that facilitate misinformation.Effective strategies for individuals and communities to cultivate a more discerning and questioning approach to information consumption.The critical role of education in empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of misinformation and bias in a post-truth era.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of misinformation and seeking ways to foster a more informed and discerning society.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-boundless-podcast--4077400/support.
The Grumpy Dungeon Masters are Joined by Bruce the Beer Bandit for another round of D&D Draft. This time out they draft the best D&D settings? Who do you think won? Also another TPK and more D&D AI!
Gray whales swim by Mendocino twice a year as they migrate from Mexico to the Arctic. Scott and Theresa Mercer have been counting and documenting them from a bluff near Point Arena since 2014. The Mercers recently gave a science talk at the Noyo Center that focused on the issues whales face and provided an update on the status of the Gray Whale. Photo provided by NOAA Wikimedia Commons, photographer, Merrill Gosho.
Release Date: August 10, 2013Guthrie goes to a pawn shop informed that a young boy is trying to sell a $5,000 necklace for $5. He finds that both the boy and his brother were abandoned.Original Air Date: March 4, 1952Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on FacebookFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5901852/advertisement
This Trawl is a trawl in it's simplest form - a meander through clips and tweets that have caught Marina and Jemma's attention. First up, Johnny Mercer has posted a picture of his child which led to a lot of Twitter (or X) questions surrounding privacy, permission and safety. The mere mention of the Mercer's leads nicely into a chat about the fierce Carol Vorderman magazine cover in The Times last week. The Mercers aren't exactly fans so Jemma and Marina hope they got a copy. Ditto Greg Hands who seems far more bothered about what Carol's tweeting than the consequences of his email introduction from Mark Higton to the VIP PPE lane, which resulted in Luxe Lifestyle being awarded a £25 million PPE contract. Twenty million pounds worth of what they produced wasn't usable but apparently anyone asking questions...shouldn't. Or, at least,that's what Sunak thinks because he has declared the whole subject shut. Ah well, perhaps if we go to The Proms and waggle a flag we'll feel better. But which flag? Union Jack or EU? There were plenty of both on display at The Proms but certain types were livid with the BBC for showing the EU ones. Even though no one's sure how they could have avoided it. The word disgrace has been a bandied about a lot however. Though Jemma is more concerned about the lyrics of Rule Britannia but hey, each to their own. And as for that Harry, he's also a disgrace (according to the same sorts). His crime? He went to pay respects to his grandmother, the late Queen, wearing a shirt. Marina and Jemma aren't entirely sure why anyone has a problem with that. Pudding is beautiful and reflects the pomp featured in this episode. It's Alan Partridge in all his Coronation commentator glory. Enjoy! Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this conversation we discuss both the changing nature of demand for alternative assets as well as their supply. Matt explains how CAIS is creating the bridge between the alternative investment firms and the wealth management community, whose portfolio allocations to these investments are a fraction of their institutional counterparts. Matt discusses the size of the market opportunity, how technology is enabling this rapid transition, and helping solve the problem of unequal access to alternatives. He talks about branding within this space, competition, regulation and how Mercers are providing core due diligence to introduce independence to the arena. The discussion then moves to how investors are re-appraising the traditional 60/40 allocation to bonds and stocks, to incorporate a wider portfolio including alternative investments. Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders Capital, Bremont Watches, and LiveTrade. We're also pleased to be highlighting & supporting GAIN as our 2023 Charitable Partner. RELATED IN-PERSON EVENT: On 16th-18th October, CAIS will be hosting its second annual Alternative Investment Summit in Los Angeles, at the Beverly Hilton. The event will attract over 500 independent financial advisors, along with some of the biggest names across alternative asset management, including Apollo, Ares, Carlyle, Franklin Templeton, Partners Group.
It's been an interesting week for the Mercers. Tory MP, Johnny Mercer, said repeatedly that if veterans were using food banks it was about ‘choices'. Lovely. Meanwhile, Johnny's wife, Felicity, wrote a pretty vicious piece in The Telegraph about Carol Vorderman. Jemma and Marina discuss the inevitable Twitter storm that followed. Sunak has been busy. He's had questions to answer although the one Marina and Jemma would like to ask him is ‘why do you hate young people so much?' The NHS is 75 years old. Pudding is a tribute to it. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In unserer neuen Ausgabe des Human Work/s Podcasts sprechen wir mit Sebastian Unterreitmeier-Lessig, Principal bei Mercer und Mercers europäischer Experte zum Thema Workforce Transformation. Darüber hinaus ist er einer unserer Spezialisten zum Thema künstliche Intelligenz und Workforce. Von ihm bekommen wir Einblicke in die aktuellen Trends und Entwicklungen rund um das Thema künstliche Intelligenz und wie KI unsere Arbeitswelt verändern wird. Unter anderem geht es um Folgendes: ChatGPT: Nur ein Hype oder gibt es nachhaltige Auswirkungen? Welche Effekte hat KI auf die Arbeitswelt und ganz konkret auf die Arbeit von HR? Und Sebastian verrät uns seinen ultimativen Tipp, mit dem man jede ChatGPT-Anfrage massiv in der Qualität steigern kann. Das und vieles weitere erfahrt ihr im aktuellen Podcast. Ihr möchtet mehr zum Thema Workforce Transformation erfahren? Dann schaut auf unserer Website vorbei: https://www.mercer.de/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers/business-transformation.html
Make sure to check the rest of the description for all of our social media and charity links, including our Patreon (patreon.com/DoNotRelent)! Time keeps on tickin', and our boys are catapulting themselves into the future. Specifically May 2, 2023, when patch 10.1 of Dragonflight comes out and brings its many goodies with it, including several vocal roles for Blizzard's favorite talky man and Aaron's mortal enemy, Matthew Mercer. So Join Slidewhistle, Immunization, and Aaron as they explore the Dragon Isles while trying not to get cooked by Fyrak's enticing flames! Please send all your love mail, hate mail, and pics of cute critters to @DoNotRelentPod (Twitter) or on gmail at DoNotRelentPod@gmail.com! We will respond to literally anything and read it on the pod. Find us at: Patreon: patreon.com/DoNotRelent Discord: donotrelent.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/donotrelent Twitter: twitter.com/DoNotRelentPod Livejournal: donotrelentpod.livejournal.com E-Mail: DoNotRelentPod@gmail.com Finally, if you feel so inclined, please rate us on iTunes and bonusroll.gg. We will take a shot on air in your honor! Every rating helps! :D Additionally, here are the links to the charities that Blizzard employees have asked us to support in the wake of the sexual harassment and gender inequality lawsuit: https://www.blackgirlscode.com/ https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ https://girlswhocode.com/ https://www.rainn.org/ https://womeninanimation.org/ https://www.getwigi.com/
I sat down with Igor Derysh of Salon to go over his piece re the ultra RW family, the Mercers—read his piece “How one billionaire family bankrolled election lies, white nationalism — and the Capitol riot”: https://www.salon.com/2021/02/04/how-one-billionaire-family-bankrolled-election-lies-white-nationalism--and-the-capitol-riot/
How Concerned Should we be About it. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Viki Harrison. Viki Harrison is Director of Constitutional Convention and Protecting Dissent Programs of Common Cause, and will help us understand what is going on vis-a-vis the right-wing plan to adopt a national Article V Convention. This a plan funded by millions of dollars in right-wing dark money from the likes of the Kochs and Mercers. Their endgame is to give megadonors and corporations free rein to radically reshape our Constitution, against the will of the people, by writing far-right policy goals directly into the Constitution, while gutting rights like free speech, the right to protest, and the right to privacy. Common Cause vigorously opposes the far- right plan do to this. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mAjbhHpq-LyAm9pcuN3zJ Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.
There's a movement going around in Conservative, quasi-Libertarian, & even Younk Turk Libby circles called a Constitutional Convection, Convention Of states, or Con-Con, but is it a way to hold #GovtCorp in check, or hand them even more power by bypassing Constitutional Law? Let's take a look by going deep down the rabbit hole, far beyond the mainstream! Cheers, and Blessings Show Notes Robert Brown https://youtu.be/fTUlAPWdN-A Alec and Article V https://newswithviews.com/alec-global-corporations-state-legislators-and-an-article-v-convention/ Behind The Deep State | Convention of States: Deep State Plan to Overthrow Constitution? https://www.podbean.com/ei/dir-43tci-12e3cc08 The Scaife Family was one of the initial funders of the secretive Right-leaning Council For National Policy(CNP) along with blasphemous Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Koch Bros, and Mercers. Nearly every mainstream Conservative belongs to this group. If all is in the up, & up, why the secrecy? In 2021, Scaife donated $400,000 to the Reason Foundation, $180,000 to The CATO institute, $350,000 To The Daily Caller News Foundation, $800,000 to The Heritage Foundation, & several hundred thousand to the American Enterprise Institute(AEI) just to name a few. http://scaife.com/sarah2021.pdf The Mercer Family Foundation is also a premier donor to The Council For National Policy, Cato Institute, Media Research Center, Heritage, Federalist Society, & Reason Foundation to name just a handful. https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Mercer_Family_Foundation According to the Center for Responsive Politics, in 2016 Mercer gave some $25 million to conservative groups and candidates, including President Trump. Last year, he was also one of the 10 biggest political donors in the country, alongside better-known figures such as George Soros, Sheldon Adelson and Mike Bloomberg. 2017 https://clips.cato.org/sites/default/files/Cato_nprkuar_mercer.pdf CATO Funders, Even Soros, Carnegie, Ford Foundation! https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauriebennett/2012/03/13/the-kochs-arent-the-only-funders-of-cato/?sh=7d14fcc12096 79 other foundations who funded CATO https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Cato_Institute/2007_Foundation_Funders COS Founder, & Yizzy https://conventionofstates.com/news/how-a-trip-to-israel-changed-mark-meckler-s-worldview Mark Meckler-ZioShillenstein https://selfgovern.com/jewish-americans-must-take-a-stand-now/ Marck Meckler Breitbart Writer https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2014/02/10/article-v-an-emergency-solution-hidden-in-plain-sight/ Mark Meckler Member Of ALEC, & COS Director https://alec.org/person/mark-meckler/ COS https://securetherepublic.com/blog/2013/12/08/exposing-the-convention-of-the-states-cos-as-an-article-v-constitutional-convention/ A Convention of States is The Last Thing America Needs https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/380467-a-convention-of-states-is-the-last-thing-america-needs-right-now/ https://alphanews.org/counterpoint-convention-of-the-state-is-a-bad-idea/ Who's Funding It? the American Legislative Exchange Council and the Koch brothers https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Convention_of_States_Action Dark Money Behind Convention Of States http://campconstitution.net/dark-money-scam-behind-concon-convention-of-states-by-andy-schlafly/ Council For National Policy(CNP) Member Lists https://documented.net/investigations/documented-has-obtained-a-recent-council-for-national-policy-membership-list It's been so long since the average person has heard the whole truth on an issue, on the rare occasions they do, their first reaction is like they've just been insulted. Remember that top supporters of COS like Levin, Prager, Hannity, & Shapiro pushed multiple Unconstitutional Wars, & also they love to talk a big game about free speech, & how the Left are so quick to play the race card yet, as soon as we point out a Those We Speak Of connection, they say we're antisemitic. Not only that, but as I've said before, they also promoted George W. Bush, McCain, & Romney as Conservatives, & we see how that turned out. Also, one of their biggest reasons for a Con-Con are Term Limits which sounds great on the surface, but when a politician knows they'll be voted out regardless, what's to stop them from leading completely dishonest campaigns in order to push specific policies? They know they'll have better paying jobs for the very companies they were shilling for waiting at the end of their terms. Please check out my Podcasting Family over at Alternate Current Radio. 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Whether fleeing cutthroats in a cat and mouse chase over the roofs of the Docks, or avoiding a full-scale war in the streets of the Mercers' Quarter, or trying to stop the society wedding of the decade, each of The Spider's three teams are on a desperate mission to thwart the Unseen's insidious plans. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8m4cGHHVmuYYIz8-vbF3W3RN2C-fkRBlj5ZZm9bcnA/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Blades in the Dark: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing Mechanics Team Crace PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 0/10 RACING CLOCK Escape 0/6 Cornered 0/6 ACTION: Trace: Finesse: sprint along the rafter, Desperate, Limited 1d: 4 (success with consequence) 1XP CONSEQUENCE 1: 2 Stress CONSEQUENCE 2: Mark clock segment(s) RESIST (PROWESS 3d) 6,4,2: 0 Stress RACING CLOCK Escape 1/6 Cornered 1/6 ACTION: Crater: Wreck: lay down covering fire (item: ), Desperate, Standard, 2d: 1,5 (success with a consequence) 1 XP CONSEQUENCE: Suffer harm or damage RESIST (PROWESS 3d) 5,2,3: 1 Stress RACING CLOCK Escape 3/6 Cornered 1/6 ACTION: Trace: Hunt: pick off pursuer (fine long bow), Risky, Standard, 2d: 3,5 (success with a consequence CONSEQUENCE: End up with worse effect: -1 effect level RACING CLOCK Escape 4/6 Cornered 1/6 ACTION: Crater: Skirmish: push lead pursuer off the roof, Risky, Limited, 2d: 6,5 (success) RACING CLOCK Escape 5/6 Cornered 1/6 ACTION: Trace: Lead a Group: Prowl (evade pursuers), Risky, Standard, Trace: 1d: 4 Crater: 5 Success with Consequence: End up in a worse position: -1 position RACING CLOCK Escape 6/6: ESCAPED Cornered 1/6 COMPLEX Q: Why is the situation Desperate? 522, 634 (flying dove, bowl of fire) Peace goes up in flames PROGRESS CLOCK: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines 2/10 Team Spilow PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 0/10 SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 5,1: Yes but But what? 432, 163 domino mask, mechanical clock Their mission is on the clock DANGER CLOCK: Discovery (0/6) ACTION: Sallow: Study: examine map for route, Risky, Standard, 1d+1d (Spider Assist, Foresight (no Stress)): 4, 2: Success with Consequence Clock segments DANGER CLOCK: Discovery (2/6) PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 2/10 ACTION: Sallow: Tinker: lay down smoke screen (Bandolier), Risky, Standard, 2d: 6,5 Success PROGRESS CLOCK: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ 4/10 SIMPLE Q: Is the shop still standing? (50/50) Yes, But COMPLEX Q: But what? 154, 662 Coffin, Starburst Explosion has killed many Team Valatters PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 0/10 SCENE START ORACLE: Does the scene start as expected? (50/50) 6,6: Yes, and Tatters is clapped in irons ACTION: Valerian: Sway: Persuade Mina the Unseen are behind the wedding, Desperate, Limited, Push, Devil's Bargain: 4d: 4,1, 1, 3 Success with Consequence, 1XP Bargain: 8: Add 3 Heat Consequence: A new obstacle or threat appears COMPLEX Q: What is it?344, 415 Kneeling man, Anubis Flint has become the Weigher of Souls (machine oil). Spiked the wedding wine PROGRESS CLOCK: Stop the wedding and recover Mina 1/10
Now they have an insight into their enemies' plans, the Web lay plans of their own; three separate plans, to be exact, each intended to thwart some aspect of the forces arrayed against them. But there's a very real difference between planning a thing and doing a thing, as The Spider and her three teams are about to find out… Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OlkCPiQVuEvfKAsy7yAVNPGAlx4EqgrY-XtCXiycIeg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Blades in the Dark: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing Mechanics SIMPLE Q: Did the Mustang hit the city? 50/50 5,1 Yes, But Systems partially restored, minimal impact, just property damage. Where did it hit? 10 Mercers' Quarter GATHER INFORMATION: Trace Hunt: Armada location, Risky, high (Scout ability): 2d+1d (Sallow Assist, 1 Stress): 3,5,6 Success COMPLEX Q: Where is the armada being assembled? 113, 323 (cartwheel, natural crystal) In the Crystal Caves, below the continent of Conflict ENGAGEMENT ROLL Shadow Team: Trace, Crater The Plan: Stealth The Detail: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines Loadouts: all Medium Engagement Roll: 1D Luck: +1D High Tier target: -1D Second Storey: +1D Result: Bad Result (desperate) COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the threat? 345, 123 (eye spy, flayed skin) Unseen, involved in identity theft SIMPLE Q: Are there barrels here? (Likely) 3,1,2: No because Warehouse is empty (stock just moved) UNE NPC: Female tactless gypsy. Motivations: accompany advice, guard discretion, support the world. SIMPLE Q: are they spotted? (Likely): Yes Simple Q: are there lookouts? (Likely) Yes, but They are outside ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Deliverance: The Spider, Sallow The Plan: Transport The Detail: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ Loadouts: all Heavy Engagement Roll: 1D Luck: +1D Result: Mixed Result (Risky) COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the challenge? 563, 253 (winged spike, crossed sabres) The Crows are fighting a battle in the ruins of the Mercer's Quarter/ Mustang SIMPLE Q: vs Undying/ Silver Nails? Likely: 4,1,1 Yes, but They are not the only ones Team Crasher Engagement Roll: ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Crasher: Valerian, Tatters The Plan: Transport The Detail: Teleport in, grab Mina, teleport out Loadouts: all Medium Engagement Roll: 1D Luck: +1D Bold & Daring: +1D Strong defences: -1D Aid (Setarra): +1D High Bad Result (desperate) SIMPLE Q: Does Setarra double cross her? (Likely) 5,1,1 (Yes But) Temporarily “I didn't say when”
Hello there and welcome to "The Trussy Fantasy" Season 3, Episode 2 of the Strange Mole Show - 3th of October 2022. Well, it's finally happened, the Worst PM England has ever known has finally gone and is replaced with someone, potentially even worse (so far, she's even more useless than we could imagine) We are trying to keep up with the Tory disasters, please bare with us. Liz Truss. Dizzy Lizzy, Dim Lizzeh, The Iron Liz, The Adulteress, Pork Markets, Cheese, "Keyev (ffs) to Carlisle" has got the top job, thanks to just 200k Conservative members, or however many voted for her and her backing from the ERG, backed by The Mercers and the Kochs. It wasn't 70 million people, we didn't get to vote. Sovereignty my bum. We will be in London on Saturday the 22nd of October 2022 for the first National Rejoin March Everyone is telling us that we need to be in a Union. Mick Lynch says "Join a Union" Well, we were in a Union, the European Union. "Oh no, not That Union" says Mick. It's the only thing we disagree on, that I'm aware of. We MUST be in the EU, That is Our Union. We Must Unite and Show everyone how much being a Member of a Strong Union Matters. We Want Our EU Membership Back and the Rich, Corrupt people that took it away need to be arrested and jailed. See You in London for a Peaceful, Respectful and Fun March for Change. Stay Safe. Enjoy the show, it's all we have. Please tell your friends about us. www.StrangeMole.co.uk @StrangeMoleShow Written by Holy Mole Performed by Chrissie Grech Holy Mole Chris Doc Strange with @AugustaLees and we welcome @MrJoeGooch Follow us all on Twitter!
In the 12th edition of The Trawl, Marina Purkiss & Jemma Forte take a deep dive into two articles that feel worthy of some proper scrutiny. In short: basically we're now being governed by extremists. There's a lot of Think Tank chat too… one of whom has blocked one of our hosts.The political pair also discuss UK PM Liz Truss' tete a tete…or tete a tit as far as Truss is concerned… with Joe Biden at the UN conference.Plus there are some clips from LBC's James O'Brien on trickle down economics, some reminders of lies told by “Brexiteers”, a fun description of new health secretary Therese Coffey, and a few pies of despair…Here are the two articles discussed in the show Liz Truss – a foot soldier for American economic and religious fundamentalists? by Ann Mood for Yorkshire Bylines American Dark Money, the Mercers and the Conservative Party A Network of Influence by Nafeez Ahmed for Byline TimesSeen a great tweet? Twit us @TheTrawlPodcast.
Hello there and welcome to "Truss, Flush and Mole" Season 3, Episode 1 of the Strange Mole Show - 8th of September 2022. Well, it's finally happened, the Worst PM England has ever known has finally gone and is replaced with someone, potentially even worse. Liz Truss. Dizzy Lizzy, Dim Lizzeh, The Iron Liz, The Adulteress, Pork Markets, Cheese, "Keyev (ffs) to Carlisle" has got the top job, thanks to just 200k Conservative members, or however many voted for her and her backing from the ERG, backed by The Mercers and the Kochs. It wasn't 70 million people, we didn't get to vote. Sovereignty my bum. We will be in London on Saturday the 10th of Sepember 2022 for the first National Rejoin March, meeting at Marble Arch before 12pm Everyone is telling us that we need to be in a Union. Mick Lynch says "Join a Union" Well, we were in a Union, the European Union. "Oh no, not That Union" says Mick. It's the only thing we disagree on, that I'm aware of. We MUST be in the EU, That is Our Union. We Must Unite and Show everyone how much being a Member of a Strong Union Matters. We Want Our EU Membership Back and the Rich, Corrupt people that took it away need to be arrested and jailed. See You in London for a Peaceful, Respectful and Fun March for Change. Stay Safe. Enjoy the show, it's all we have. Please tell your friends about us. www.StrangeMole.co.uk @StrangeMoleShow Written by Holy Mole Performed by Chrissie Grech Holy Mole with Chris Doc Strange and introducing the musical satire of @AugustaLees Follow us all on Twitter!
A Farewell for the Mercers after 22+ years at Gateway Church.
A Farewell for the Mercers after 22+ years at Gateway Church.
This week we continue our series "On The Con," a Leverage Rewatch. This week we dive into Season 2 and give our thoughts on this season. It definitely had its ups and downs and also some bland character moments. Don't forget to answer the trivia question to enter the Leverage Giveaway. This week's question: This is from the Two Live Crew Episode: This con began with the discovery that a Boston-based electronics magnate had knowingly purchased an artistic masterpiece stolen by the Nazis during World War II. The clients, the Mercers, owned the painting prior to the Nazi theft and have failed to reclaim it. Which artist painted the masterpiece they were seeking? Tweet us the answer @cinemagoldshow Enter Our Fandango $25 Gift Card giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/d8unyn/fandango-giveaway Check out our new merch store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-gold-show/ Sponsors: Pod Decks: www.poddecks.com - Use Promo Code larry21 for Ten Percent off your order Audible: Free Audio Book - www.audibletrial.com/larry21 Follow Us on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/cinemagoldshow IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecinemagoldshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemagoldshow Join Our Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CinemaGoldShow/ If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a financial supporter. You can: Buy Us A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cinemagold Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/cinemagold GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/dadb7f77
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. Alex graduated from Oxford University and then worked for Morgan Stanley in investment banking (London) and fixed income sales and trading (New York). After a PhD in Finance from MIT Sloan as a Fulbright Scholar, he joined Wharton in 2007 and was tenured in 2013 shortly before moving to LBS.Alex's research interests are in corporate finance, responsible business and behavioural finance. He is Managing Editor of the Review of Finance, the leading academic finance journal in Europe, and was inducted as a Fellow of the Financial Management Association. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and World Economic Forum and been interviewed by Bloomberg, BBC, CNBC, CNN, ESPN, Fox, ITV, NPR, Reuters, Sky News, and Sky Sports. Alex serves on the Steering Group of The Purposeful Company, a UK consortium of leaders in responsible business, and on Royal London Asset Management's Responsible Investment Advisory Committee. The UK government appointed him (jointly with PwC) to study the alleged misuse of share buybacks and the link between executive pay and investment. Alex also serves as Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College, giving a four-year programme of lectures to the public. His series are on The Principles of Finance (2021/2), The Psychology of Finance (2020/1), Business Skills for the 21st Century (2019/20) and How Business Can Better Serve Society (2018/9).Alex's book, Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit, was featured in the Financial Times Best Business Books of 2020 and won the Financial Times award for Excellence in Sustainable Finance Education. He is a co-author of the 14th edition of Principles of Corporate Finance (with Brealey, Myers, and Allen).Alex was named Professor of the Year by Poets & Quants in 2021. He has won 23 teaching awards at Wharton and LBS, won the Finance for the Future award for Driving Change in the finance community, and featured in Thinkers50 Radar.
While it's nice to think of ourselves as rational decision-makers, more often than not, emotion plays a role in how we decide. Some people may spend more on a new car when the weather is nice. Others may take bigger risks than normal after indulging in a sweet dessert. Some may make rash choices following a disappointing end to their favorite TV series.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how positive or negative sentiment from one part of your life can spill over and affect decisions in another.In New Zealand in 2011, two seemingly unrelated events—a general election and a Rugby World Cup—may have been connected and influenced by national mood.Auckland-based author and rugby player Jamie Wall brings us the story of the fabled All Blacks, the New Zealand men's national rugby team, and their nail-biting final match against archrival France. The All Blacks were considered one of the best teams in the world but hadn't won a World Cup in 24 years. While they had home field advantage in 2011, they were facing steeper odds with the loss of several key players to injury during the tournament. You can read more about rugby and the All Blacks in Jamie Wall's books, including his latest, Brothers in Black.New Zealand's prime minister at the time, John Key, bucked tradition by announcing a national election earlier than usual in his government's mandate—the country does not have a regular election cycle—and by choosing an election date shortly after the end of the World Cup tournament. Some in the press speculated that this was a calculated move, meant to take advantage of any positive national sentiment that might arise from a World Cup win. Political scientist Mona Krewel explains how wins and losses in major sporting events can have a measurable effect on the outcome of elections. Monal Krewel is a lecturer in comparative politics with a specialization in the study of elections, political parties, and public opinion at Victoria University of Wellington.Next Alex Edmans joins Katy to discuss his research into how national sentiment can affect the stock market. National sporting events seem to have an effect on markets as well as elections, particularly after important losses. But in more recent work, Alex explains how he and his collaborators discovered a novel way to measure sentiment on a national level using data from Spotify.Alex Edmans is a professor of finance at London Business School and the current Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College. He's also the author of the recent book Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit. Finally, Katy reviews several strategies to help you minimize the negative effects of certain emotions on key decisions. Choiceology is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/podcast.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important DisclosuresAll expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions.The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.The book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the book and makes no representations about its content.(0422-25V4)
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Husband and wife team in British politics: Johnny Mercer is a Conservative MP and a former British Army Officer. Felicity Cornelius-Mercer is a parliamentary staffer and manages Johnny's constituency office in Plymouth. Become a H-Hour Patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts
Veterans In Politics- Season 4, Episode 1 with Felicity Cornelius-Mercer - Parliamentary staffer and wife of Johnny Mercer MPWe begin season 4 of Veterans In Politics with our very first military spouse and the often untold story of the partners behind the politicians. Felicity Cornelius-Mercer is known not just as the wife of Johnny Mercer MP, but also as having had a successful career in her own right. She also runs Johnny's Parliamentary office, setting it up from scratch after that somewhat surprise election victory of 2015, when their family life was turned upside down as they entered into politics.Our host Jonny (without an H!) first met Felicity at a Party Conference, and ever since then, the Mercers have both been fantastic advocates of the wider work of CampaignForce. It made sense to sit down with her in our podcast, and get the other side of politics out there to our community. This is a fun and honest chat with a self confessed colouring-in addict and mum of three. It's also Felicity's first ever podcast, and we doubt it will be her last. You'll see why! Thanks Felicity for choosing us and having the bravery to speak out.Jonny and Felicity talk about the Duchess of Cambridge, her crush on Anthony Joshua and her ability to use Twitter as a force for good in a James Blunt style, but in her own unique way.This is a great episode to kick off the season. Fitting, as we recorded our first ever episode with her other half!NOTE- Please rate us on Apple Podcasts, donate or become our mate on our website HERE: Donate - CampaignForce
The first game of the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Mens Lacrosse season. A match up between Bellarmine and Mercer. This will be an exciting start to the season for both teams. Bellarmine will have their work cut out for them right from the opening whistle. Mercers face-off star, Ashton Wood was one of the top in the country last season with .629 win percentage. Bellarmine may have lost a record defensemen in Eric Rubak last season but expect John Robbins to match up against Mercers top offensive threat. Robbins was one of the top 5 in take aways a year ago.
In this episode we take a look at the direct to video sequel Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) A married couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid. Archie Yates as Max Mercer, a boy who is left behind at home by his family. Rob Delaney as Jeff McKenzie, Pam's husband who plans to obtain an expensive doll from the Mercers' home. Ellie Kemper as Pam McKenzie, Jeff's wife who also plans to obtain an expensive doll from the Mercers' home. Aisling Bea as Carol Mercer, the mother of Max. Kenan Thompson as Gavin Washington, a real estate agent. Tim Simons as Hunter, Jeff's brother and Mei's husband. Ally Maki as Mei, Hunter's wife. Pete Holmes as Uncle Blake Mercer, the uncle of Max. Chris Parnell as Uncle Stu Mercer, another uncle of Max. Andy Daly as Mike Mercer, Carol's husband and Max's father. Katie Beth Hall as Abby McKenzie, Jeff and Pam's daughter. Justine Archambault as Young Abby McKenzie Max Ivutin as Chris McKenzie, Jeff and Pam's son. Amadeo Correia as Young Chris McKenzie Maddie Holliday as Katie Mercer, the sister of Max Aiden and Allan Wang as Ollie, Hunter and Mei's son. Mikey Day as Priest Jim Rash as Bell Choir Leader We watched it so you wouldn't have to. Listen, rate and share .Check out some cool music by host Matthew Haase at https://youtu.be/5E6TYm_4wIECheck out cool merchandise related to our show at http://tee.pub/lic/CullenParkBecome a Patron of the show here.... https://www.patreon.com/CullenParkIf you can during these troubling times make a donation to one of the following charities to help out. https://www.directrelief.org/ https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Notes A hungry young news woman finds herself in the midst of a bloody massacre in the middle of a whimsical fantasy faire! Knightly News by David O'Hanlon Buy the new "Babysitter Massacre" book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4ZF9LG/ Get Cool Merchandise http://store.weeklyspooky Support us on Patreon http://patreon.com/IncrediblyHandsome Support Weekly Spooky by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/weekly-spooky Contact Us/Submit a Story twitter.com/WeeklySpooky facebook.com/WeeklySpooky WeeklySpooky@gmail.com Music by Ray Mattis http://raymattispresents.bandcamp.com Produced by Daniel Wilder This episode sponsored by HenFlix.com For everything else visit WeeklySpooky.com Transcript: Jennifer Lake paced the chevroned carpet and rolled her eyes. She checked the watch dangling from her wrist. Thom Braddock texted her to get to his office immediately, yet she'd been waiting thirty-three minutes. Channel 7 News occupied a meager, three-story building. You could get anywhere in the building faster than you could microwave a Hot Pocket and Thom damn well knew it. Jennifer stormed to the receptionist desk and picked up the phone. “Hey!” the secretary whined. “You can't do that.” “Push the damn button. I'm tired of waiting.” Jennifer put the receiver to her ear and snapped her fingers. “Today!” “Someone's got their vibrator turned up too high.” The receptionist leaned back in her seat and crossed her arms, pressing her ample breasts to the limits of her blouse. “We both know I didn't get this job because I'm good at it… just like you. Unlike you, Thom's not pissed at me. So, sit your bony ass down and wait, princess.” It was true. Thom hired Teagan out of Rowdy's Clam Shack where she danced under the name Wet Dreamz. Teagan held her hand out with a venomous smile. Jennifer dropped the receiver an inch short and returned to pacing. She took out her cell and checked her texts, hoping someone had sent her a viable lead. They hadn't. Since the Mercers went on their murderous rampage and killed all those babysitters, Jennifer hadn't covered anything more exciting than a drive-by. It was as if all the psychos were taking a vacation. The Babysitter Slasher was huge for Channel 7—but her carriage to stardom was turning back into a pumpkin. Viewers were calling for their favorite weathergirl to return to her duties and Thom might grant their wish if she didn't come up with another winner. The intercom beeped. Jennifer turned and found Teagan looking back at her with a smirk while the intercom called for her attention again. Teagan leaned over and pressed the button, answering in a breathy voice, “Yes, Mister Braddock?” “Send Jenny in,” he said through the speaker box. Jennifer stormed to the door and stepped into the office. Thom Braddock sat behind the oversized desk with his cowboy boots resting on top as he leaned back in his chair. Braddock was every woman's fantasy—rich, sexy, successful, and dangerous. He was perfect… until he spoke. “Jenny, come grab a seat,” he grumbled. “It's Jennifer, Thom.” Jennifer sat down across from him. “Like I've been saying for six years.” “Jen, let's not pretend like you're in a position to correct me.” Thom swung his feet to the floor with a thud and straightened up in his seat. “I have a special assignment for you.” Jennifer's stomach soured. If Thom was personally handing her an assignment, her time was up. She needed that big story now! “Well, Thom, I'm actually working on some leads.” “You are, are you?” Thom rested his elbows on the desk and steepled his fingers. “Run it down for me. What's got your eye?” “I'm working the follow-up piece on that robbery-homicide from Tuesday.” “It's Friday. Who gives a shit about some guy that died on Tuesday?” Thom waved his hand. “Next.” “There's my exposé on the housing conditions in Diamond Glen.” “Advocacy reporting is for bleeding hearts.” Thom shrugged. “You don't have one, bleeding or otherwise. Give it to Roger.” “Roger will intentionally overlook gang violence in the Glen.” Jennifer smiled. “I do the piece now, set the scene, introduce the victims. When it boils over, we're set. It's good storytelling, Thom.” “Without an inciting incident, it's shit. Next.” “I… well, I have some new leads in the,” Jennifer paused. She knew better than to say it. She sighed. “I have new information into the Mercer Sex Cult.” Thom pointed at her and clicked his tongue. “And there it is.” “The FBI is still digging up bodies on their property! Three prominent members of the community were arrested for their involvement and—” “And you decided to name drop the state attorney general and a former Vice President,” Thom added. “They were both identified on the tapes,” Jennifer protested. “The sex tapes, Jen. You implied their involvement in the other tapes.” “I said—” “Stop.” Thom held up a hand. “The Mercer train has reached its station. It's time for you to get off and do some reporting. You're covering Fantasy Faire.” “Are you fucking kidding?” Jennifer stood up, stomping her heel. “That's amateur hour.” Thom lifted the plaque from his desk and read it thoughtfully. “This is my desk.” He slammed the plaque like a gavel. “Which means you will sit your ass down and listen to the terms of your continued employment. You were voted Arkansas' favorite weatherperson five years in a row. Not because you're somehow better at it, but because you're hot. This may not be very woke of me, but there's going to come a time all that goes away and you're going to want to hide your muffin top behind an anchor desk. For that to happen, you need to learn how to do more than just exploit horrendous murders.” Jennifer slumped back into the chair. “Good, you're listening.” Thom leaned back and put his hands behind his head. “You're covering the faire, and you're taking Teagan along.” “For what? Is there a chance we'll need to dislodge a golf ball from a garden hose?” “Teagan's wanted to do more for a long time. I've been letting her do man-on-the-street stuff for our online platforms and people love her. The two of you will be able to cover more ground. You'll expand your resume and she'll get valuable experience.” Jennifer started to argue, then hung her head. “When do we leave?” Jennifer sputtered her pink lips and pointed at the group of faux-fur wearing drunks sloshing their mead in plastic horns while they sang around a fire. “Vern, get a shot of the nerds singing sea shanties,” she said. Her cameraman, dressed in a kilt for the occasion, went to the bonfire and broke into song along with them. Jennifer threw her hands into the air. Fantasy Faire was a renaissance faire for the roleplaying crowd. Three days of LARPing, table-topping, medieval games, cosplaying, and nightly fireworks displays. Tents for gamers, sales booths, and fortune tellers lined the designated walkways while carts rolled around providing booze and bottled water. Crowds cheered from historically inaccurate bleachers borrowed from the high school as a jousting tournament commenced. Jennifer had covered the opening round while Teagan collected sound bites from the fans. She hated to admit it, but the receptionist was doing a good job. She jumped as a hand closed on her shoulder. Jennifer spun and snorted with laughter. The portly young man wore a fake tiger skin across his torso and carried a foam club on his shoulder. “I am Bodim Gorefist and I have come to free you from the bonds of your brassiere,” he said with a hiccup. “That's sweet, Bodim.” Jennifer fanned away his ale-scented words. “But why don't you go roll your dice somewhere else before I free your teeth from your mouth?” “Spear-tease.” Bodim waved her off and staggered away. Jennifer groaned. The whole assignment was a punishment. Everyone was mingling for the time being. There wasn't anything left for Jennifer until the bard karaoke contest kicked off. She started down the path looking for someone worth interviewing. Three women in movie-grade witch costumes caught her eye. They tried dragging a child away from its parents to playful giggles. Jennifer stopped at a wagon. A young woman in prosthetic elf ears sat outside casting rune stones and giving fake fortunes to a gathered crowd. “Beware,” she hissed. “A dark shadow looms like the barn owl flitting over prey. The Stygian Knight returns from his slumber in the bowels in Erebus. Only the claiming of a new bride will entomb him for another hundred winters.” “Fucking geeks,” Jennifer whispered and continued on. She scanned the crowds when she heard a roar of male cheers. Jennifer pushed between a man and his cow to see what was going on. Her shoulders sagged. Two women wrestled in a pit of mud and one was topless. Teagan sat on the fence that surrounded the pit, filming the event with one hand and swinging the lost garment over her head with an excited squeal. The bare-chested wrestler was a towering mass of tightly wound muscle. The Amazonian flipped her opponent over her shoulder and seized a handful of her hair, pressing her face into the mud until the smaller woman conceded. The redheaded victor stood every bit of six-foot and pumped a fist into the air. The crowd cheered again. She approached Teagan who offered her the skimpy covering she'd lost in battle. “Hold on to that for now,” the Amazon said. “You can return it to my tent later.” Teagan grabbed her mud-streaked hair and pulled the woman's face down for a kiss. The crowd exploded in cat-calls and wolf howls. Jennifer watched them exploring each other's dental work and started mentally updating her resume. The secretary was going to have Jennifer's job by Monday morning. Bodim leaned on a tree and rested his club against the trunk. He tugged his loincloth to the side freeing his manhood to the evening chill. “No retreating, my mighty stallion,” he told his shriveled member. “We must dispatch much ale to continue our conquest of buxom harlots.” Bodim urinated noisily against the knotted roots of the tree with a pleasurable groan. A branch cracked behind him and he cast a blurred glance over his shoulder. “Alas, this facility is occupied.” He punctuated his decree with a belch that reminded him of his nutritionally-imbalanced lunch. “Find your own damn tree, fair knight.” The knight stepped forward, his armor plates rattling as he approached Bodim. “What's this? Doth thou wish to cross swords with the mightiest of barbarians?” Bodim laughed. “How do you even unsheathe your weapon in that getup?” The knight flexed his gloved fingers and reached for the handle of his sword. “Seriously? I've got like three pints to get rid of, bro,” Bodim said, out-of-character. “Let me shake it off and we can roll for initiative if you really want to do this, but… you know where my hands have been.” The knight jerked his sword free of the scabbard. The polished blade sparkled in the moonlight in stark contrast to the black plates of his armor. Bodim turned, splashing his stream across the knight's feet. “Shit! I hope that doesn't rust,” Bodim snickered and tucked himself into the loincloth before grabbing his club. He squinted at the sword. “What are you a fucking noob? Real steel's banned.” The black knight swung his weapon, slicing through Bodim's Styrofoam club. He charged forward while the barbarian gawked stupidly at the stump. The knight's shoulder-plate struck Bodim, knocking him over the tree roots. The cosplayer whined and sat up. “Fucking aggro much?” The knight aimed his blade at Bodim's nose. “I give up, bro.” The knight reached up, lifting his visor to reveal his expressionless eyes. The visor clanked shut and he gripped the sword in both hands, raising it over his head. Bodim screamed until the blade split his skull. “What'd you think of Annoxia?” Teagan asked as she wiped mud from her lips. “Thom said I could do something exclusive for the website. I think I'm going to interview her back in her tent. I bet a lot of people would be interested in hearing more from her.” “Yes, I'm sure she's a real cunning linguist,” Jennifer told her. “Do you have to be a bitch all the time?” Teagan pulled Jennifer's arm to stop her. “You see this as some shit assignment, but most of them are. Rex covered the annual coon supper for eighteen years before he made anchor. He still goes out and does it because it's tradition now. Not everywhere they send you is going to be a bloodbath. You act like local news is beneath you. Get over yourself, weathergirl.” “Fuck you, Teagan. You showed Thom your asshole so he'd stick money in your thong and got a job out of it. You don't get to lecture me.” “I hope your pussy isn't as cold as your heart or you're not going to have a career to fall back on.” Teagan laughed. “You honestly think taking my clothes off for tips is somehow less degrading than exploiting dead babysitters? I used those tips to pay for journalism classes, and yeah, they were online before you go there. But I'm actually trying to be good at this, and I'm having a blast in the process. You're being a miserable bitch, and getting the experience to match. You think you're better than me? Then maybe act like it.” Teagan shouldered past her and went to find Annoxia, stopping to talk to anyone she found interesting along the way. Jennifer started after her and stopped in her tracks. The anger wiped off Teagan's face in an instant as she approached two kids with footlong beards glued to their faces and padding stuffed into their outfits. She knelt and giggled and took pictures with them. Jennifer scowled. She used to do things like that when she was the weathergirl. People would ask her for her autograph and send her gifts on Valentine's and her birthday. It was a dead-end job, and Thom was right about her wanting an anchor position. Jennifer wandered through the faire, using her digital to capture some B-roll. A group gathered in a candle-lit tent and groaned collectively as one of the players rolled poorly. She filmed them for a moment and then moved along to a pair of geeks battling with foam swords in defense of a damsel's honor. A petting zoo closed for the night to a chorus of children promising to come back the next day and visit their favorite goats. She spotted Vern knee-dancing with a group of barbarians painted with woad. An elderly lady fanned herself and played coy to the mock-proposals of young men who jockeyed for her attention. The bimbo was right. Everyone was having a blast at the stupid event, except for her. Jennifer sighed and prowled the grounds, stopping to sample Attila the Hungry's homemade mana bars. The combination of honey, nuts, and peanut butter reminded her stomach it was empty. The organ vocalized its need for greater sustenance and Jennifer got another of the bars to hold her over while she found something more filling. A bard stumbled by strumming his lute and belting out lyrics about a reporter named Lake who was as wet as her namesake. Jennifer snickered and recorded the rest of the performance until the bard, distracted by his flirtations, backed into a burly knight in battered armor who lifted him by his violet cloak. The reporter laughed as the men exchanged nerdy insults. Jennifer's eyes drifted to another figure in the background, however. The rune-casting elf girl from before was making rounds between food carts and building a plate. Jennifer went and joined her at OK Brewing's What Ales You? and tapped her on the shoulder. “I'm Jennifer Lake with Channel 7 News. I was wondering if I could buy you a pint for a brief interview?” she asked. “I think that's the best proposal I've gotten today,” the elf said. “And the first one that didn't involve a penis.” They both got a mug and found a picnic table where the fortune teller ripped into her snacks while Jennifer improvised a camera stand. “Before I came here, I thought this place was just for nerds. You're, well, obviously not what I expected to see. What brings you here?” Teagan asked “I'm a huge nerd.” Annoxia laughed, roughly towel drying her hair. “I've always been tall and athletic. Boys didn't want to date me in high school. I excelled at sports so the girls didn't want to hang out either. One day, some of the losers asked me if I wanted to have lunch with them and they were talking about Dungeons & Dragons.” “My dad and uncles used to play that,” Teagan said. “They were everything they wanted to be when they played and I liked that, so eventually I wanted to join. I beat a bunch of the jocks arm wrestling and took their lunch money,” Annoxia remembered with a wide smile. “Once I had enough, I bought a rulebook and read it religiously. That's how Annoxia came into existence.” “That's awesome.” Teagan jotted it all down in her comp book. “I see someone strong and beautiful, and I didn't think about how there could be a downside to that.” “I appreciate that.” Annoxia sat on the cot and tossed the towel next to the battery-powered lantern. “Have you ever done any role-playing?” “Just in the bedroom.” Teagan snorted. “Can you show me how to do it?” Someone screamed for help, making Annoxia jolt from the cot. “You might have a more exciting story than me,” the Amazonian said. Vern wiped the brain matter from his eyes. The horse neighed and kicked one of the barbarians in his blue-streaked face. The rider, adorned in black armor, swung his mace, and bashed open another skull like a gore-filled pinata. A couple of players discarded their foam swords for branches and tried pummeling their attacker. The sticks clacked and pinged against the steel plates. The sickening, wet splat of the spiked club pulverizing flesh sent Vern running. “Help! Someone help me!' he shouted. The freedom of his kilt aided his flight. The noise of the karaoke contest guided him back to the faire as he continued calling out for anyone. Hooves beat closer. He chanced a look back and saw the knight—a shadow against the distant glow of the party's fire. His pursuer slid free the wooden lance from the horse's saddle. A ring of tents sat illuminated by a firepit. He angled toward the gathering, hoping to find safety in numbers. Vern tried shouting again, but his lungs were fighting to keep him moving. The metal point of the lance hit the base of his skull, knocking his teeth out as it tore through his mouth. Vern's feet pumped in the air as the momentum lifted him from the ground. The lance hit a tree, shattering into splinters and leaving Vern in a heap around its roots. “What was that you were saying earlier about the ‘Stygian Knight,' when you did the thing with the rocks?” Jennifer asked. “They're runes, not rocks.” The fortune teller, Elodie, laughed and took off her elf ears, massaging the cartilage with a happy groan. “The Stygian Knight is part of the game lore. The creators just released an entire adventure module around his return, so it's playing a big part in a lot of the events at this year's gathering.” Jennifer pursed her lips. She didn't do any research before coming out, reenforcing the idea that maybe she wasn't a real reporter after all. She cleared her throat. “I didn't know there was a game,” she admitted. “I kind of made a snap judgment about the whole thing, to be honest.” “A lot of people do.” Elodie patted Jennifer's hand. “We celebrate all fantasy here, but it's our collective love for Dragon Spawn that created Fantasy Faire. The Stygian Knight is a character from the game that's always been in the background. There's only two ways to get him to go back to Erebus, the underworld. The most common is to satiate his need for love. A woman becomes his bride for a century. It's used a lot to write off characters that people are tired of or whose players have moved on.” “What's the other way?” “He can be bested in combat, but only by a virgin.” “Why a virgin?” “Well, for starters it rules out most of the heroic fighter types. It makes the campaign shift focus to the clerics, paladins, and wizards. It also helps a lot of players with their self-image.” “How so?” Jennifer sipped her ale and leaned on the table. “Virginity and masculinity are seen as incompatible.” Elodie popped a cheese cube into her mouth and shrugged. “Everyone assumes players are virgins. They treat it like it's the worst insult they can come up with. So, the creators made the virgins the heroes.” “Perhaps against the Stygian Knight,” a voice said. Elodie groaned. Jennifer looked to the new arrival, decked in polished armor with a flowing, crimson tunic over it. The man didn't wear a helmet over his angular, handsome face. The reporter focused on his features, trying to remember where she recognized him from. “It takes a real man to defeat a horde of orcs or a bugbear. A man such as I.” He put his hands on his hips heroically. “I am Aldous Francisco, Lord of Gygax.” “More like Lord of Ball-sacks,” Elodie grumbled around the rim of her glass. Aldous ignored them both when he noticed the camera. He slid onto the bench beside Elodie, nudging her to the side to get into frame. “What are you filming?” he asked. “An interest piece, so I don't know why you're sitting,” Jennifer told him. She snapped her fingers. “Wait a second. You're Francisco Reed, the quarterback for the Little Rock Riot.” Aldous straightened and cleared his throat. “I'm sorry, miss. I never break character.” The screaming interrupted the impromptu interview. Jennifer snatched the camera off the table and recorded the people running away. She recognized the screams. They were the same kind she heard at every major story of her short career. She watched the crowd flee, taking steps closer to them. Elodie grabbed her arm. Jennifer looked at the woman's hand and pulled free. “A good reporter runs towards the danger.” Jennifer sprinted into action. The dwarf was keening, trying to keep his guts in as Teagan crawled over him with a whispered apology. When she'd screamed, people filed out of their tents—straight into the Stygian Knight's path of violence. He bashed their heads with his mace, sending the survivors fleeing in terror. The next camp came running to help them, only to turn tail at the sight of all that carnage. Annoxia prepared for battle as the Knight dismounted. Teagan recorded the event. The Knight dropped his mace into a fresh pool of blood and drew his sword. Annoxia looked around for a weapon and he charged while she hesitated. His sword flashed in front of her face. Teagan gasped as a lock of red hair floated in the firelight. The Amazon dropped low and lifted the Knight into the air, tossing him into the bonfire in an explosion of embers. He rolled away from the flames. His sword slashed through the air to keep her back. Annoxia kicked the hilt, knocking the weapon away. The black knight's knuckle guard cracked against her jaw. His gloved fingers twisted in her hair and blade sprang from under his gauntlet with a cold schnick. Annoxia blocked his arm, stopping the point against her throat. The black helmet battered her face until she stumbled away. The Knight lunged with the concealed knife, plunging it into her tightly muscled abdomen. The sword sparked off the side of the Knight's helmet. He staggered away. His own weapon rushed toward his visor. The Knight sidestepped and slashed with his dagger. Teagan's shirt split down the middle. A thin gash from her navel to collar opened. The Knight's killing blow stopped an inch short. His helmet cocked to appreciate the view. He slugged the neophyte reporter across the jaw instead. Jennifer watched as the Knight slung Teagan's unconscious body over the back of the horse and set off to toward the stage of the karaoke contest. She ran to the campsite, filming the bodies. Annoxia groaned and tried to get up, only to fall once more. Jennifer helped her sit up and gave the warrioress her phone. “Call for help. If I let him kill the boss' secretary, I'm definitely out of a job.” Jennifer collected the mace from the blood puddle and sprinted after the Knight. En Vogue's Free Your Mind grew louder as she caught up. Terrified screams replaced the catchy lyrics. Jennifer took cover behind a large speaker while she filmed the Knight's rampage. Her would-be suitor cowered beside her, pulling his purple cloak around himself. “He's killing everyone,” the bard whimpered. “You noticed that too, huh?” Jennifer crawled past him to the anachronistic DJ booth. She flipped the switch on the side of the generator, casting everything into darkness. Jennifer switched her camera from video to still and inched along, letting the moonlight guide her toward Teagan's captor. The horse stomped around while the Knight laughed at whimpering victims bleeding out beneath him. Jennifer took a deep breath and prepared herself to do something stupid. Teagan groaned. The Knight twisted and grabbed the back of her neck. “Shush, wench,” he shouted. Jennifer paused. She expected a growl—something deep and fierce, not a nasal squeal echoing from inside the obsidian helmet. She scoffed and charged straight at the horse. The camera unleased a burst of flashes. The horse reared back, rolling Teagan from its haunches with a plop. The Knight screamed and clung to the steed's neck. Jennifer flashed it again and smacked its shoulder with the mace. The horse bucked wildly, bouncing the Knight and launching him into the air. Jennifer heard the satisfactory clanking of his armor bounding across the field. The lights came back on with a sudden roar from the generator. The bard stood, shaking at the booth with a smile stretched across his face. Teagan pulled the remains of her shirt together and tied them in a knot around her midriff as she joined Jennifer. They approached the fallen form of the Knight. He started to stir as they drew near. Teagan heard the schnick of the blade and jerked Jennifer's head out of the knife's path by her ponytail. Jennifer swung the mace as hard as she could. The Knight dropped to his steel-plated ass and wrestled to get the dented helmet off his head. The ragged metal tore open his cheek between the thin line of a patchy beard and a spray of acne. He sobbed as he worked a broken tooth free and spat the remains to Jennifer's feet. “You stupid cunt,” he squeaked. “You shouldn't have done that!” The Knight clamored to his feet and drew his sword. Teagan ran away. “Thanks for the help, Teagan!” Jennifer gripped the club handle, wringing it in her fist. “I'm going to make your incel ass famous. The Knight's Sword Goes Limp—how's that for a headline?” “Bitch!” The knight swung wildly. Jennifer backpedaled and met his blow with one of her own. Their weapons clashed again. Jennifer braced as the Knight spun and unleashed a powerful slash that knocked her to the ground. The Knight aimed his blade at her heart. “I guess I'll still be penetrating one of you uppity bitches tonight,” the Knight laughed. “I cast fireball, motherfucker!” Teagan shouted. She knelt next to a large, narrow cylinder. She held up a remote control. Jennifer's eyes followed a red cord from the cylinder back to the squat, concrete bunker behind the secretary. The realization dawned on her and she rolled away from the Knight, covering her face. Teagan pressed the button. The mortar shell fired with a resounding thump and slammed into his breastplate. The Stygian Knight flew through the air on a trail of sparks and disappeared beneath the karaoke stage. The explosion knocked over the stage-lighting and set the decorative skirt ablaze in a multi-colored flash. The wooden structure ignited instantly. Teagan went to Jennifer's side and helped her to her feet. “Guess you got a real story out of this after all,” she said. “Yeah,” Jennifer rubbed Teagan's shoulder. “I guess we did.” Sirens wailed in the distance. The two reporters raised their cameras to film the Knight's funeral pyre. The stage collapsed atop his remains, setting embers adrift on the breeze. “It's a real hot knight, huh, weathergirl?” Teagan nudged Jennifer's ribs. “Don't push it, secretary.” The End Support Weekly Spooky - Scary Stories for Halloween by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/weekly-spooky Find out more at http://weeklyspooky.com
Thank you Moscow Mitch You really are the best You destroyed the GOP And I did all the rest There's no more Blue and Red Democracy is dead Now it's Blue and Orange I got inside your head The Trump Regime is here The Cult of the Orange Man The Trump Regime, Oh Dear Catch me if you can! Thank you Crazy Sean Hannity For stoking the fires of hate Fox News insanity Made me so awfully great Thank you to the Koch Brothers You set the stage for me You and the Mercers smothered Democracy Thank you dear Republicans For conspiring with me You helped me run my scam You bowed so adoringly Most of all I thank my flock We killed the USA You fell for my MAGA crock And now you got to pay Thank you Moscow Mitch You really are the best You destroyed the GOP And I did all the rest There's no more Blue and Red Democracy is dead Now it's Blue and Orange I got inside your head The Trump Regime is here The Cult of the Orange Man The Trump Regime, Oh Dear Catch me if you can! Catch me if you can, baby Catch me if you can
On this weeks episode, joining us we have Alex Edmans professor of finance at London Business School and the current Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College. Alex graduated from Oxford University and then worked for Morgan Stanley in investment banking (London) and fixed income sales and trading (New York). After a PhD in Finance from MIT Sloan, he joined Wharton in 2007 and was tenured in 2013 shortly before moving to LBS. Edmans' research is on corporate governance, executive pay, responsible business, and behavioral finance, and has been cited over 10,000 times. Professor Edmans on this episode provides a reflective insight on his own career and advise to others. He provides the inspiration and motivation for his best selling book "Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit". Professor Edmans also provides personal expereinces from learning Spanish whilst preapring for a marathon, but also lessons learnt mistakes made along the way. Professor Edmans provides a very introspective episode reflecting on his own expereinces, but also allowing the listener to reflect on there own.
Rebekah Mercer may be the most powerful woman in conservative politics today, and she’s never held--and probably will never run for--elected office. Since 2004, Rebekah Mercer has been the director of the Mercer Family Foundation, which means for nearly twenty years she has been one of the key people who is in charge of how her father Robert Mercer’s vast fortune is spent. And following the Citizens United decision in 2010, millions of dollars of that vast fortune have been dedicated to American politics, and primarily to American politics on the far right. The Mercers have played a major role in the contemporary rise of the far right, and from Cambridge Analytica to Kellyanne Conway, Rebekah Mercer and her father were instrumental in the election of President Donald Trump. But after Trump won, it was Rebekah who was named to his transition team. In 2021, however, Trump’s election almost feels like ancient history, and the real question is what will Rebekah Mercer do next, and what does that mean for the rest of us and our democracy? Brendan Fischer, Director of Federal Reform at the Campaign Legal Center Jane Mayer, Chief Washington Correspondent at The New Yorker, and author of several books, including “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
I interview Neil Sanders, an expert in mind control with a degree in psychology. We talk about the history and global reach of mind control operations, the tactics being used in advertising & marketing, the shadowy Council for National Policy or CNP, the Mercers, Cambridge Analytica, the people behind Trump, Is Qanon an influence operation, the importance of questioning everything. Neil's Website: www.neilsandersmindcontrol.com
POINT ARENA, 3/26/21 - When the weather is favorable, Teresa (Tree) and Scott Mercer drive out to the end of the windy Point Arena bluff, right near the lighthouse, where they position themselves above the rocky shore line in two camping chairs pointing south, out to sea. Snacks at the ready and binoculars in hand, they settle in for a four to seven hour stint of whale watching. The Mercers, who are both retired, are whale watching experts. They actually met on a whale watching boat. These days they spend over a thousand hours a year peering out into the wild, turquoise-blue Pacific ocean, braving the wind and the rain and watching whales travel north and south off of the rocky Mendocino Coast, recording whale numbers, movement, and anything out of the ordinary. Along with other whale watchers who do similar work up and down the Pacific’s eastern shores, the Mercers create a census of the global gray whale population and of other marine species. In general, the gray whale population is stable, but the species has been experiencing an unusual mortality event over the past three years, meaning that more grays have been stranded, washing up on shores, than normal. Unusual mortality events like this can point to deeper problems in the ocean. All of the information the Mercers collect helps other scientists piece together a story about the health of the ocean and the entire planet, which is always important, but especially so the era of climate change.
The convoluted mess of Amazon, Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, Parler, The Mercers, the International Bankers, the Zionists, the Rothschilds, Mossad , CIA, MI6, China and how it's all intertwined. This is a must hear expose. Ephesians 6:11 discussed. Mask mandates go draconian. Must listen high energy show.
Who's paying for Parler?https://www.wsj.com/articles/parler-backed-by-mercer-family-makes-play-for-conservatives-mad-at-facebook-twitter-11605382430The WSJ revealed Rebekah Mercer is an investor in Parler, the fast-growing consverative social media app. Who are the Mercers? The Mercer family have previously bankrolled Breitbart News, giving Steve Bannon and Milo Yiannopoulos their first prominent gigs. They also backed Cambridge Analytica. Since we first spoke about Parler two weeks ago, the site has grown from 3 to 10 million users. Still a drop in the bucket compared to the numbers on Twitter and FacebookAt least 3 state sponsored attacks against Covid vaccine companies. https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-says-three-apts-have-targeted-seven-covid-19-vaccine-makers/Microsoft says it detected three state-sponsored hacking operations (also known as APTs) that have launched cyber-attacks on at least seven prominent companies involved in COVID-19 vaccines research and treatments.Microsoft traced the attacks back to one threat actor in Russia and two North Korean hacking groups.Microsoft has called on all governments to standardise regulations on hacking penalties, particularly state based hacking, in the lead up to the Paris International Health Summit. Australian Covid tech update: https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nsw-victoria-and-act-to-link-up-contact-tracing-systems-555867 Justin Hendry from iTnews reports, NSW, Victoria and the ACT will pilot a data exchange that allows health officials to share contact tracing data, including from airline manifests, across state and territory borders.In the future, the exchange – which will take the form of a software-as-a-service solution – could also link up with the Australian Immunisation Register to provide a “relevant vaccine status”.Announced on Friday, the data sharing system was recommended by Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel, who said, “All it does is open up a communication pathway between the digital system in one state or territory and the digital system in another, and also – where appropriate – Commonwealth government databases just for contact tracing information.”Airbnb lost 1.4million users over no bigotry ruleAirbnb has announced 1,4 million users were banned from the platform, after they did not agree to the following: I agree to treat everyone in the Airbnb community—regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age—with respect, and without judgment or bias.The ban applies to both hosts and potential guests, using the service. https://gizmodo.com/airbnb-says-it-turned-away-1-4-million-people-who-refus-1845666129 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Magic. High fashion. David Bowie. Join three friends who love tabletop games and have a penchant for absurdity on Homebrew Kitchen, the show where every episode is a new scratch cooked tabletop RPG one-shot. In this inaugural episode, the group is playing Dungeons and Dragons 5E, with head chef Ashley at the helm to guide the party through the world of fashion shows in the city of Waterdeep. Our heroes are a startup fashion outfit known as “Stitches Tricks”, competing to be recognized as the best up and coming fashion designers in Waterdeep. If they win, they secure eternal glory and recognition as members of the Order of Master Tailors, Glovers, and Mercers. If they lose, they face a terrible fate - they have to wait six months and try again next season. With stakes as high as these, competition is fierce - can the group overcome the trickery of their rival fashion designer, the fabric sorceress Madame Satie? There’s only one way to find out. Support us: See Peter's games! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @ArgentRabe, @ShoelessPete, @ShimmyBook E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com
Usually attributed to Balzac is the observation that behind every great fortune is a great crime. In this day and age, It might be paraphrased as that behind every great financial crime is a great bank. In the case of many such crimes in the 20th and 21st century lies Deutsche Bank. In its efforts to grow it did away with all traditional ideas of risk management. In its pursuit of fees and earnings, bank executives got into business with some of the world’s most shady and financially needy characters. Russian oligarchs, the Trumps, the Kushners, the Mercers, Vladimir Putin, and many other key Russiagate figures were among their customers. It got involved with other banks in Germany, Moscow, Cyprus, and Moldavia; money laundering; real estate deals; hedge funds; indictments; bankruptcies; and a cast of characters orbiting it that feels more like the bar scene in the original Star Wars. Trying to tie all of this together into one overarching narrative is David Enrich in his book Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction My conversation with David Enrich:
'St Thomas has adorned…London by his rising and Canterbury by his setting'. This lecture will explore how the influence of Thomas Becket permeated city life in medieval London until Henry VIII ordered the destruction of his shrine and the removal of his name from all liturgical books. It will include consideration of the first stone bridge over the Thames made possible by offerings in the chapel dedicated to him; the hospital in Southwark; and the Becket family home in Cheapside (later the hall of the Mercers' Company).A lecture by Caroline Barron 25 FebruaryThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/becket-londonGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege
Many influential leaders stress the importance of pursuing a purpose rather than choosing a career based on salary. While inspiring, such talks can sometimes seem impractical because many people find it difficult to know what their purpose is, and unrealistic given rapidly rising living costs and the view that lucrative careers are not purposeful. This talk will introduce a practical framework to help you find what your purpose is, as well as explain how to pursue a career which is rewarding both intrinsically and financially.A lecture by Alex Edmans, Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Business 4 DecemberThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/finding-purposeGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege
This week the boys got to hangout All Out weekend in Chicago! They have stories from AAW (7:50), GCW (36:25), AEW's All Out (1:28:50), and Bizarro Lucha (1:46:50)! This was a stacked weekend with stories ranging between awkward interactions with Disturbed's lead singer all the way to nearly watching a man bleed to death! This was a crazy weekend worthy of a 2 hour special!
Thank you #MoscowMitch, you really are the best You destroyed the GOP and I did all the rest There's no more Blue and Red, Democracy is dead Now it's Blue and Orange, I got inside your head The Trump Regime is here, the Cult of the Orange Man The Trump Regime, Oh Dear! Catch me if you can! Thank you Crazy Sean Hannity for stoking the fires of hate Fox News insanity made me so awfully great! Thank you to the Koch Brothers you set the stage for me you and the Mercers smothered Democracy Thank you dear Republicans for conspiring with me You helped me run my scam and you bowed so adoringly Most of all, I thank my flock, we killed the USA You fell for my MAGA Crock, and now you got to pay Thank you #MoscowMitch, you really are the best You destroyed the GOP and I did all the rest There's no more Blue and Red, Democracy is dead Now it's Blue and Orange, I got inside your head The Trump Regime is here, the Cult of the Orange Man The Trump Regime, Oh Dear! Catch me if you can!
THE 2018 PETER NAILOR MEMORIAL LECTURE ON DEFENCEToday's cry in democratic states, and not just from representatives of populist parties, is government with the people rather than government for the people. This presents a problem for issues of war and strategy. Presidents and Prime Ministers, in presenting their decisions to their electorates, use rhetoric borrowed from the Second World War, although they are not committing their states to wars on that scale. The declared ends do not match the means. The result is public confusion and strategic failure.Hosted by the Mercers' Company.A lecture by Sir Hew Strachan FBA FRSE 29 October 2018The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/strategy-and-democracyGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege
In this incredible podcast I am joined by the author of 'Your Mind Is Not Your Own' Volumes 1 & 2 and his new book 'Now's The Only Thing That Is Real' which is a re-examination of the Manson Murders. In this podcast interview Niel talks in depth and goes deep down the rabbit hole into the names and suits of those behind Cambridge Analytica, SCL and The Trump Campaign as well as a whole lot more. Niel's research is up there with the likes of David Icke for depth, fact checking and connecting the dots. We talk about Data Mining and how Facebook, Twitter and Instagram use your Data to find out what you will likely do before you even know. We look at the founders of Cambridge Analytica, Robert Mercer and Steve Bannon who created C.A from the ashes of SCL as well as the other names connected. We talk about the complete switch by Alex Jones and INFO WARS and ask wether this might have been the plan all along. The use of Fake News as a sci ops weapon, both in the news itself and as termonology hijacked by the Trump Campaign. Niel goes on to suggest that Breitbart and Rebel Media are funded by the Elite and backs it up with links back to his research on Cambridge Analytica. Added to the likes of Robert Mercer and Steve Bannon are the Koch Brothers who are riding the Trump Train. We look at how terms such as 'Drain The Swamp' 'Build The Wall' and 'Deep State' were used by Donald Trump from DATA gathered by C.A. The right wing agenda of the Mercers and suits behind these Sci Op Studies and how Mercer is running the show behind Trump. Niel also talks about the cracks starting to show in places like Hollywood, where they are all throwing each other to the wolves such as Wienstien and Kevin Spacey, and how the system seems to be bleeding out all over the place. Maybe we are not to far from 'The House Of Cards' colapsing in on itself ? I certainly hope so. Niel is one of the best in the business, his research is impeccable and he one of the guys leading the way in this type of reasearch. Head over to his website to follow his work and find his incredible work. https://neilsandersmindcontrol.com/ Richard Willett Brick In The Wall Media Tin Foil Hats Podcasts
Jane Mayer, Author, "Dark Money: The Hidden History Behind the Rise of the Radical Right" Vanessa Sutherland, Chairperson, US Chemical Safety Board In her book “Dark Money: the Hidden History Behind the Rise of the Radical Right,” New Yorker writer Jane Mayer exposes the powerful group of individuals who bankroll our political system. Mayer traces the billions of dollars spent by the Kochs, the Mercers, and other wealthy conservative activists to influence policies related to climate change, the economy and more. And as the Trump administration rolls back regulations, the head of the US Chemical Safety Board, Vanessa Sutherland, wonders how much these billionaires will succeed in weakening government oversight of their business. Portions of this program were recorded at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, CA.
Joel Pollak was personally recruited by the late Andrew Breitbart to join his then burgeoning media empire and today is senior editor-at-large at Breitbart.com. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, Pollak opens up about his thoughts on President Trump’s first year in office, what he believes Breitbart’s role is in the current media ecosphere, how he defends the website from its conservative and liberal critics and how he would fix America if he were emperor for a day, among many other topics. Show Roadmap · How Pollak thinks Trump has done in his first year · Has Trump delivered for the populist nationalist agenda? · Why Trump won · When exactly did Pollak become a Trump supporter? · Is Pollak being considered for Ambassador to South Africa? · Does Pollak have any concerns about Trump? · What is Breitbart’s role in the media? · Pollak responds to critics of Breitbart · What the term “globalist” means to Pollak · Why does Matt Drudge seem to dislike Steve Bannon? · The 3 issues Pollak would focus on if he was emperor for the day · What would Andrew Breitbart think of Breitbart today? · Pollak on the Mercers, Milo, Ben Shapiro and Jared Kushner · Lessons from Pollak’s career · On Breitbart’s support of Roy Moore · On Pollak’s influences
Republicans are trying to hang accused sexual harasser, and big Democratic donor, Harvey Weinstein around the Democrats' neck, but they forget one thing: We didn't make our sexual predator president; they did. In this premium episode, John and Cliff talk in depth about the Weinstein scandal, the GOP's double standard on sex (you don't see any Republicans boycotting Donald Trump or the Mercers), and the media's incessant need to play both-side-ism. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/14773639 Please subscribe to the UnPresidented Podcast on iTunes (http://www.UnPresidentedPodcast.com) and leave us a review. Find out more about us, and support the show by donating, at https://www.patreon.com/UnPresidentedPodcast.
Blue Gal feels despair fighting the Breitbarts and the Mercers, and wishes she had a Game of Thrones style dragon for the battle. Then Bible Bitch intervenes. Visit our NEW website at ProLeftPod.com!REVIEW US ON ITUNES CONTACT US, SUPPORT US, and READ OUR BLOGS Snail Mail: The Professional Left Podcast PO Box 9133 Springfield IL 62791-9133 Podcast Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comEmail for Sci-Fi Trivia Questions: mrs.driftglass@gmail.com Paypal Patreon GoFundMe A/C Page Driftglass' Blog Blue Gal's Blog SOCIAL, MEDIA, and MERCH Twitter: @ProLeftPodcast @mr_electrico @bluegal Facebook: ProLeftPodcast BlueGal.Fran Internet Pet Of The Week Flickr IKOTW Gallery Podcast Archive RSS Feed Zazzle Merch StoreSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast)
Det inre partiet börjar med att faire le jeu d'antiglobalistes (fiska i grumliga vatten) i Macrons förlovade land, innan vi spekulerar i varför sossarna slopat ID-kontrollerna. Vi snöar sedan ner oss i USA:s minskande sysselsättningsgrad för män, följt av en analys av Mercers konservativa, onda, data-drivna imperium under det ofarligt klingande namnet Cambridge Analytica. För den som tycker att vi låter konstigare än vanligt har vi ofrivilligt bytt inspelningsutrustning denna vecka, men bör vara tillbaka till det normala nästa avsnitt. Har du en inspelningsstudio vi kan använda för en intervju? Maila oss på inrepartiet@gmail.com.
The GOP went nuclear after the Dems filibustered their SCOTUS nominee for the stolen seat. The Mercers lose the seat they bought on the National Security Council for Steve Bannon. And D'ump is already sending troops, secretly, into Syria. Down with Tyranny and Blue America's Howie Klein is here for our regular Thursday afternoon get-together
Meet one of Washington State's premier wine and agriculture families ~ The Mercers and Ste. Michelle Alum ~ Winemaker/Viti-Culturist Jessica Munnell.
BBC Good Food Show Spring NIC - Harrogate - 8 -10 April 2016
Paul talks about his award winning fine foods in a jar family business and BBC Good Food Show Spring 2016
This week, Jen and Raf diss a bunch of their real-life friends, talk about Bayaz's Limit Break move, and consider that the Mercers' Headquarters were built by The Bluth Company.
Guthrie goes to a pawn shop informed that a young boy is trying to sell a $5,000 necklace for $5. He finds that both the boy and his brother were abandoned. Original Air Date: March 4, Read more ...
Professor Kenneth Costa, Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Commerce, withProfessor Niall Ferguson...
This is the story of a remarkable building, which was home to a number of remarkable people - the Mercers Hospital in Dublin. (Broadcast 1983)
Avinash Persaud, former Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Commerce at Gresham College.
Avinash Persaud, former Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Commerce at Gresham College.Next lecture in the series was Redesigning financial regulation of pensions and other retail products
Michael Mainelli, Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Commerce with Paul Stennett, Chief Executive, UK Accreditation Service. Many societal goals for markets can be achieved with more innovative regulation using standards markets that seem to bridge the market-government divide. Standards...
Avinash Persaud, former Mercers' School Memorial Professor of Commerce at Gresham College.Next lecture in the series was A simple solution to global imbalance that is easy to implement and is unlikely to make matters worse
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