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A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This bonus episode of The Merge reunites the two surviving F-5 aircrew, exploring how the mishap has affected their lives in the years since.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Join us for a recap and analysis of the very first episode of Australia V The World! Follow us on: Instagram @ATASurvivor TikTok @ATASurvivor Send us an email at ATAustralianSurvivor@gmail.com
On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we unpack billionaire investor Bill Ackman's bold new idea: merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into one giant “mortgage super-company.” What would this mean for homeowners, buyers, and the U.S. housing market? I'll walk you through the history of Fannie and Freddie—from their origins in the Great Depression and the 1970s, through the $191 billion bailout during the 2008 financial crisis, to today where they still back roughly half of all U.S. mortgages. We'll explore why Ackman believes combining them could lower costs, streamline oversight, and potentially cut mortgage rates for everyday borrowers. But it's not all upside. Could putting so much power into one company create a massive single point of failure? Would an IPO truly help taxpayers—or just Wall Street investors? And what political battles stand in the way of reform? If you're thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing, this discussion matters. Even a small change in mortgage rates can save—or cost—you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. Tune in to hear my take on what this proposed merger could mean for Metro Atlanta homeowners, buyers, and the future of housing in America. And don't miss our next segment, where we break down contingent offers—how they work and when they might be the key to making your next move.
Recorded 2025-08-24 23:59:08
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and environmentalist Bill McKibben about solar power and music, as well as the upcoming activism event “Sun Day.” They also share some of their favorite songs about the sun.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun," Abbey Road, Apple, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Nina Simone, "Here Comes The Sun," Here Comes the Sun, RCA Victor, 1971Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine," Just As I Am, Sussex, 1971The Vaselines, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Dying for It EP, 53rd & 3rd, 1988The Polyphonic Spree, "It's the Sun," The Beginning Stages of..., Hollywood, 2000Yes, "Heart of the Sunrise," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare at the Sun," Personal Record, Merge, 2013Pink Floyd, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," A Saucerful of Secrets, Columbia, 1968Boney M., "Sunny," Take the Heat off Me, Atlantic, 1976Swirlies, "Sunn," They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons, Taang!, 1996Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, "Sun Zoom Spark," Clear Spot, Reprise, 1972The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset," Something Else By The Kinks, Pye, 1967Pedro The Lion, "Indian Summer," Control, Jade Tree, 2002Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Stevie Wonder, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," Talking Book, Motown, 1972The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced?, Reprise, 1967See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This was a fine Tuesday crossword by Eric Rollfing, marking his fourth overall in the NYTimes, and his Tuesday debut.There were a bevy of TWL (Today We Learned) clues in today's puzzle. Most notably, we had 7D, Color whose name comes from the Greek word for "cuttlefish", SEPIA; the interestingly named 36A, Reptile that can reach up to 10 feet in length, MONITORLIZARD; and finally we went with the only loch we knew in 65A, Largest loch in Scotland by volume, NESS.In other news, it's Triplet Tuesday™️, and today Jean's in the hot seat, so you'll definitely want to check that out!Show note imagery: The el Museo del Prado, which at one point had the distinction of having "the largest concentration of masterpieces per square meter".
KMOX's Michael Calhoun looks at the possible merge of NextStar (owners of KTVI & KPLR) and Tegna (owner of KSDK) could mean for viewers and employees of the stations.
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This concluding episode of The Merge features the widow of the lost pilot, Jeremy "Suge" Wise.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Andy Rueda (Survivor 47) joins Josh and Bryan to discuss pre-merge strategies and New Era small tribe tactics.Cover Art by the Illustrious Rio.If you have enjoyed our coverage, please consider leaving us a review or rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Intro Music: "Lord of the Rangs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/R.E.S.I. horn taken from "Erabor-Like Horns" by Vendarro
Is Amanda the jerk for cutting off the guy at the merge? full 875 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:55:46 +0000 Vtwzdb6ubCkewPaY7oIIzhYV5utpM0vT society & culture Alley and DZ on demand society & culture Is Amanda the jerk for cutting off the guy at the merge? If you missed Alley and DZ this morning on 103.7 KISS-FM – you can catch up with the show here! Every show. Every day. No commercials, no music. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c
Recorded 2025-08-18 00:01:37
Sam Altman is backing Merge Labs, a new brain-computer interface venture exploring a gene therapy approach to connect human brains with AI. The company is considering genetically modifying brain cells to respond to ultrasound, enabling a less invasive implant system. Merge is currently raising $250 million at an $850 million valuation, with major backing expected from OpenAI's venture arm. This move positions Altman in direct competition with Elon Musk's Neuralink, which uses electrode-based implants. Merge's approach combines sonogenetics and embedded ultrasound hardware, aiming for high-bandwidth communication between thought and AI systems. Altman is co-founding the project but won't take a day-to-day role or personally invest.
On today's episode, I talk to musician Laura Ballance. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Laura moved around a fair amount as a child, eventually ending up in Chapel Hill for college where she met Mac McCaughan, who convinced her to be in a band. That band is Superchunk, who over the last 36 years have released twelve albums, numerous EPs, compilations and live albums and created one of the most lasting legacies in indie rock. In addition to Superchunk, Laura co-founded, along with Mac, Merge Records, one of the most well-known and well-liked indie labels. Speaking of both Merge and Superchunk, their latest album, the very appropriate -for-2025-named Songs in the Key of Yikes is out next Friday, and I cannot wait! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!
Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Steve Zalewski, co-host, Defense in Depth Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, and helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI. Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com
https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, and Jeff Marchiafava are joined by Michael Huber from Easy Allies to walk through our full review thoughts on Mafia: The Old Country from 2K and Hangar 13, Battlefield 6's successful open beta, JeffM's new Balatro-like obsession with Merge Maestro, and more! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/ytSlHZkNiuo Follow Michael Huber and Easy Allies here - https://www.youtube.com/c/easyallies Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: DIGITALNOMAD To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:14 - Mafia: The Old Country 00:30:34 - Battlefield 6 00:42:54 - Merge Maestro 00:51:17 - Drop Duchy 00:54:14 -Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game 01:02:50 - Is This Seat Taken 01:09:50 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:12:52 - Community Questions 01:56:06 - Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://futurism.com/chatgpt-mental-health-crises Huber's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQ94x2TPOI Hanson's GALOT - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth-grazing_fireball Haley's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0N1w5koxHE Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSOievYWhBU Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
How can product leaders balance scaling product teams and maintaining an innovative edge? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Merge Director of Product Anuj Jhunjhunwala will be speaking on scaling teams with intentionality and avoiding complacency. Anuj shares insights from his experience at a high-growth startup, offering practical strategies for building high-performance product teams while maintaining a lean, focused approach.
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This fifth episode of The Merge explores the collision from other aviators airborne that tragic day.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Join us as Ocean House owner and award-winning author Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured author, New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. About the Author: Mary Alice Monroe is based in Charleston, South Carolina, is the New York Times best-selling author of thirty books–and counting. Richly layered and rooted to place her Lowcountry-set novels defy literary labels. More than feel-good escapism or traditional beach reads, her engrossing stories deftly explore the intersections and parallels between Mother Nature and human nature, hooking readers emotionally and introducing them to characters and causes that live in their hearts and minds. Her robust library of work–from the popular Beach House series to her compelling fiction, to her newer middle grade series, The Islanders–engages readers across generational lines, inspiring them to take a harder look at the environment–and our impact on it. To ask the important questions. To seek answers. To create connections–both with nature and in our personal lives. About Where the Rivers Merge: The Rivers End, Monroe brings the compelling family saga to an emotional conclusion that will resonate with readers. The novels' timely topics of friendship, feminism, parent/child relationships, and the environment make each book of the duology perfect for book clubs. 1908: The Lowcountry of South Carolina is at the cusp of change. Mayfield, the grand estate held for generations by the Rivers family, is the treasured home of young Eliza. Free spirited, she refuses to be confined by societal norms. Instead, Eliza revels in exploring the golden fields and sparkling ponds of Mayfield, observing wildlife, and riding horses. But her halcyon days are cut short by the Great War, coastal storms, and unexpected challenges to Mayfield. As Eliza battles personal pains and the ravages of family turmoil over the years, her love and devotion for the natural world puts her on a collision course with the patriarchal traditions of a bygone era. 1988: At 88, Eliza is the scion of the Rivers/DeLancey family. She's fought a lifetime to save her beloved Mayfield and is too independent and committed to quietly retire and leave the fate of the estate to her greedy son. She must make decisions that will assure the future of the land and her family—or watch them both be split apart. Set against the evocative landscape of the twentieth-century American South, Where the Rivers Merge is a dramatic and sweeping multigenerational family story of unyielding love, lessons learned, profound sacrifices, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to persevere in the face of change to protect her family legacy and the land she loves. For more information about Mary Alice Monroe, visit maryalicemonroe.com. For details on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com
Recorded 2025-08-11 00:04:52
In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Laura Ballance from Superchunk, to talk about music, Merge and one very special Jordan Peele film. Support the show
Step into the heart of your Mighty Beloved I AM Presence in this deep, sacred meditation. I AM That I AM is an intimate call to merge with the infinite Love, Power, and Perfection of your Divine Self. Guided by the words of the Great Divine Director and set to the soul-stirring music Sacred Union by Michael Gayle, this journey will restore your connection to the Oneness you truly are.
On today's episode, I talk to musician Carson McHone. Originally from Austin, TX, Carson has been playing music live since she was a teenager. Her first EP came out in 2013 and brought her immediate attention. Over the next five years, Carson built a reputation for herself in the country scene, and her second album Carousel was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018". 2022's Still Life, released on Merge, saw an evolution of Carson's style which continues into her latest album Pentimento, which will be out September 12th also on Merge, and folks, it's wonderful! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!
Performanță notabilă în volei. Naționala feminină s-a calificat la Campionatul European, după ce a învins echipa Croației, în 4 seturi, miercuri seara, în Sala Polivalentă Alba Blaj, în ultimul său meci din Grupa G a preliminariilor. Este a patra calificare consecutivă și a 28-a din istorie obținută de selecționata tricoloră la turneul final continental.
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– Would you like to see a demo of the Matterport Merge Tool? – For this Matterport merge, how about using a massive space: a baseball stadium with seven Matterport tours with a combined total of 745 scan points? Watch a special edition of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) for digital twin creators shaping the future of real estate today. We have a great “how-to” episode for you! Our WGAN-TV Podcast Co-Host is Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, ScanYourSpace — a division of Sparks Media Group). Tom shows and tells how to use the Matterport Merge Tool. Tom uses scans from Oracle Park — home of the San Francisco Giants. In this episode, Tom: ✓ Walks through selecting and merging 7 separate tours into a single, massive stadium model (and then more scans) ✓ Demonstrates manual alignment when auto align falls short ✓ Shares challenges like space limits, partial scans, and construction blockages ✓ Explains his staged merging process to manage large scan counts ✓ Reveals tips for handling big, complex projects with the Matterport Merge Tool Takeaway Quote “Merging big models is part patience, part puzzle-solving — and a little bit of luck when the auto align actually works.” — Tom Sparks Connect ✓ Connect with Tom at www.SparksMediaGroup.com or www.ScanYourSpace.com ✓ Post your questions for Tom in the We Get Around Network Forum: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com ✓ Subscribe to the Sparks Media Group YouTube Channel: @SparksMediaGroup" target="_blank">@SparksMediaGroup Watch Here WGAN-TV Podcast (or above) For more WGAN-TV Podcast episodes, find WGAN-TV in your favorite podcast app or visit: www.WGAN-TV.com Tom, thank you for the behind-the-scenes look at tackling a massive Matterport merge! --- Transcript (video above) – Would you like to see a demo of the Matterport Merge Tool? – For this Matterport merge, how about using a massive space: a baseball stadium with seven Matterport tours with a combined total of 745 scan points? Stay tuned. Hi All, I am the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. You're watching a special edition of the WGAN-TV Podcast for digital twin creators shaping the future of real estate today. We have a great "how to" episode for you! Our WGAN-TV Podcast guest is Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group. To demo the Matterport Merge Tool, Tom uses scans from Oracle Park: the home of the San Francisco Giants. — Hey everybody, Tom Sparks with Sparks Media Group here. In this Matterport Merge Tool video, we're going to attempt to merge a bunch of scans I did a couple of years ago at Oracle Park in San Francisco. I was hired to scan the stadium—or at least portions of it—for a client. At the time, I presented them with a bunch of individual tour links, but now I'm going to try to combine all of these together. We'll start by selecting the tours we want to merge. I'm hoping there's enough overlap data to make this work. I have seven of them selected, totaling 745 scan points. The limit is 2,000 scan points, so we're well under. I'm not sure why I separated the tours originally, but I think it was because they didn't want to scan all the spaces in between. Let's try merging. The system is already doing a decent job. I can see an Oracle suite that's not aligned correctly, so I'll move that. The cove is in the wrong spot, so I'll move that too. The club level looks good, as does the deck, although I accidentally moved it and had to undo. This is a pretty big scan, so I'm going to try auto align. It only lets me align two models at a time. I try a couple of combinations, but the auto align isn't working well. I start referencing specific locations like the Alaska Airlines Loft and Oracle suite level to place things manually. The size of the project makes positioning tricky, and the auto align feature isn't finding enough common data. I decided to proceed with merging anyway. Since I'm out of available spaces on my account, I archive the originals to free up space, hoping the merge will still work. Some of my other scans are still pending because I've hit my space limit. If this merge works, I'll add more models to create one big tour. The merged tour comes back with 745 scan points, and it looks good overall. There are a few gaps because I couldn't scan certain parts of the field due to construction or because the client didn't need them. I start adding more tours, like the promenade patio and dugout box, aligning them manually when needed. The auto align works sometimes but fails other times, requiring fine-tuning. I continue with the Legends Club, Candlestick Club, and other spaces, snapping them into place when possible. My approach is to merge in stages—adding a few tours at a time, archiving them once merged, and repeating the process. I add Scoreboard Plaza and Suite 60, aligning them carefully. Once aligned, I merge the models and archive the originals. Within 24 hours, the new merge is ready with 804 scan points. The system shows the most recent three tours used for the merge but doesn't list all previous ones, which is fine. Matterport has a new logo that reminds me of a recycling symbol, though I'm not sure how I feel about it. Looking at the completed model, I still wish I'd been able to scan a few missing areas. The stadium had a hard stop time, and the client didn't require those spaces. At one point, the field crew asked me to leave because they hadn't been notified I'd be scanning that day. Despite these limitations, the merged tour covers a huge area. It wasn't for marketing, so I appear in several shots—sometimes intentionally, sometimes not—like a game of “Where's Waldo.” Matterport even blurred one shot where my face was visible. In this video, I've shown how I merged the majority of my scans from Oracle Park into one massive tour. — Thanks Tom. Got follow-up questions for Tom? Go to www.SparksMediaGroup.com or www.ScanYourSpace.com or post your questions to the We Get Around Network Forum at: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com Also, subscribe to the Sparks Media Group YouTube Channel: @SparksMediaGroup For WGAN-TV Podcast episodes, look for WGAN-TV in your favorite podcast app or go to: www.WGAN-TV.com Thank you for watching this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast.
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Tajweed Tuesday — Surah al-Hujurat, Ayat 3–5Assalamu ʿalaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,Welcome back to BeQuranic. Apologies for the delayed post. I know today is Wednesday, but here you go, Tajweed Tuesday.This week, we're continuing our journey through Surah al-Hujurat, looking at Ayat 3 to 5. Let's begin with the recitation of these verses, followed by a breakdown of the key Tajweed rules.1. Ayah 3 – Pronunciation & Tajweed Focusإِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَغُضُّونَ أَصْوَاتَهُمْ عِندَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ امْتَحَنَ اللَّهُ قُلُوبَهُمْ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ ۚ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ* إِنَّ – Wajib al-Ghunnah (with shaddah on the noon, held for 2 counts).* الَّذِينَ – Madd asli on “الَّذِي” (basic elongation).* يَغُضُّونَ – Note the ضاد, a thick letter produced by pressing the side of the tongue to the upper molars. Be careful not to turn it into a heavy د or make it a tip-of-the-tongue sound.* أَصْوَاتَهُمْ – Ṣād is a heavy letter (tafkhīm). Remember, heaviness comes from the back of the tongue lifting, not from the lips. Don't incorrectly say Aw-swaatah; say it clearly: Aswāta.* رَسُولِ اللَّهِ – Here, the Lafdh al-Jalālah (the word “Allah”) is read lightly because it is preceded by a kasrah.* أُولَٰئِكَ – This is madd wajib muttasil — when a hamzah follows a madd letter in the same word. Stretch it for fourcounts.* قُلُوبَهُمْ – Madd asli on “قُلُو”.* مَّغْفِرَةٌ – Idgham mithlayn sagheer (two meem coming together).* وَأَجْرٌ – Qalqalah on the ج and Idgham bighunnah for the Tanween + و.* عَظِيمٌ – Madd ‘āriḍ lis-sukūn at the end of the ayah if you stop.2. Ayah 4 – Clarity in Recitationإِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُنَادُونَكَ مِن وَرَاءِ الْحُجُرَاتِ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ* مِن وَرَاءِ – Idgham bighunnah because min + wāw.* وَرَاءِ – Madd wajib muttasil – again, 4 counts due to the wave sign.* أَكْثَرُهُمْ – Watch your ك here – don't make it too heavy.* يَعْقِلُونَ – Qaaf is a heavy letter. Lift the back of your tongue slightly to maintain correct tafkhīm.3. Ayah 5 – Clear Articulation & Disciplineوَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ صَبَرُوا حَتَّىٰ تَخْرُجَ إِلَيْهِمْ لَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَّهُمْ ۚ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ* أَنَّهُمْ – Wajib al-ghunnah on the shaddah.* صَبَرُوا – Be sure the ṣād is heavy — lift the back of your tongue.* تَخْرُجَ – Also has a خ, which is a heavy letter. Emphasise that thickness.* إِلَيْهِمْ – Clear idh-har (no merging here).* لَكَانَ – Madd asli* خَيْرًا لَّهُمْ – Idgham bila ghunnah on tanween + lām. No ghunnah, just merger of sounds of ر and ل.* وَاللَّهُ – Here the Lafdh al-Jalālah is heavy because it's preceded by a fatḥah.* غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ – No ghunnah idgham on the shaddah in r-rahīm.
Vineri expiră ultimul termen fixat de președintele american Donald Trump pentru ca Rusia să accepte o încetare a focului în Ucraina. Între timp, trimisul special al Casei Albe urmează să ajungă la Moscova. Presa internațională evaluează șansele acestei misiuni. După cum notează La Stampa ”emisarul Casei Albe, Steve Witkoff, este așteptat la Moscova, după ce optimismul lui Trump s-a evaporat odată cu eșuarea negocierilor ruso-ucrainene de la Istanbul. Termenul limită dat de Trump a fost scurtat de la 50 la 10 zile după recentele bombardamente ale Rusiei asupra orașelor ucrainene”. Ultimatumul expiră vineri, iar Andriy Yermak, șeful de cabinet al lui Volodimir Zelenski, a scris în The Washington Post că în această săptămână «lumii i s-ar putea oferi o oportunitate de a pune capăt războiului»”. (Sursa: Eurotopics). Publicația americană The Hill amintește la rândul său că ”președintele este din ce în ce mai frustrat de faptul că Vladimir Putin i-a ignorat apelurile pentru un acord de pace. Ultimul termen limită pentru Moscova ar expira tehnic vineri, deși Trump s-a dovedit flexibil în ceea ce privește impunerea de tarife vamale asupra țărilor terțe”. Potrivit analizei revistei Newsweek, trimiterea lui Witkoff ”este probabil menită să adauge o presiune suplimentară asupra Moscovei. Cu toate acestea, de la amenințările președintelui SUA, retorica de la Kremlin a sugerat că nu s-a schimbat nimic în strategia de război. Witkoff, un magnat imobiliar, s-a întâlnit deja cu Putin de mai multe ori la Moscova, dar liderul rus a respins în repetate rânduri planurile americane de încetare a focului”. Potrivit expertului consultat de publicația americană, ”Putin nu este pregătit să oprească războiul și nu va renunța la cererile sale ca Ucraina să predea părțile rămase din regiunile Donețk, Herson și Zaporijia, pe care le are încă sub control”. Expertul a spus că ”accentul pentru SUA ar trebui să fie acela de a închide lacunele care permit Rusiei să genereze venituri din vânzările de petrol și că activele rusești înghețate ar trebui folosite pentru a finanța ajutorul militar pentru Ucraina”. Expertul consultat de RBC Ucraina nu exclude posibilitatea ca ”rușii să fi testat, prin canale diplomatice închise, propunerea de a discuta și de a găsi un teren comun. Witkoff va fi cel mai probabil folosit doar ca instrument. Spre deosebire de vizitele anterioare, este puțin probabil să transmită vreun mesaj de la Trump. Sarcina sa principală va fi să primească ceva de la Putin și să i-l transmită lui Trump. Aceasta ar putea fi foarte bine viziunea Rusiei asupra modului de a se pune capăt războiului - o propunere în baza căreia rușii ar fi dispuși să vină la masa negocierilor. În acest context, Politico observă că Vladimir Putin trage de timp. El ”ezită să răspundă ultimatumului lui Donald Trump pentru un armistițiu. Kremlinul continuă să încetinească orice posibile negocieri de încetare a focului cu Kievul, purtătorul de cuvânt afirmând că președintele rus Vladimir Putin „nu exclude” o întâlnire cu omologul său ucrainean - dar numai după ce se vor efectua „lucrări” încă nespecificate”.
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This fourth episode of The Merge explores the unbreakable bond between flight lead and wingman, particularly on that fateful day.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
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New York Times bestselling author MARY ALICE MONROE joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Where the Rivers Merge! We dive deep into her sweeping saga set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. And what a dive! We address the land grabs by the robber barons of the time, antebellum society, patriarchal traditions, family legacies, inherent bias, storytelling, and nostalgia (and its dangers). We talk all about the natural world and our responsibilities towards it. Have you heard of the ACE basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast? You love what's happening there now. Thought-provoking, fascinating, and inspiring - JOIN US!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!
SUMMARY Ryan Alford breaks down 8 major stories shaping business and marketing—from Shopify’s AI assistant and a historic railroad merger to PepsiCo’s prebiotic cola and Nike’s rapid sneaker lab. Plus: TikTok’s 60-minute videos, Sprite x Jalen Hurts, and more. TAKEAWAYS Shopify's introduction of the AI assistant Sidekick and its impact on e-commerce. The merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, creating a coast-to-coast railroad network. PepsiCo's launch of a prebiotic cola aimed at health-conscious consumers. Live Nation Urban's new creator network for connecting brands with influencers. The increasing role of investors in the single-family housing market. Nike's Air Imagination Lab for rapid sneaker prototyping using 3D printing. Sprite's NFL marketing campaign featuring quarterback Jalen Hurts and player-led storytelling. TikTok's testing of longer video uploads, potentially challenging YouTube. The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago and its significance in the collectibles market. The overarching theme of reducing friction in business processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
In this week's Hot Topics, we dive into Ethereum's 10-year journey—from the DAO hack to DeFi dominance and the Merge that changed it all. What's next for the world's most composable blockchain?We also break down the White House's bold crypto policy report, including the creation of a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve, potential CBDC bans, and constitutional protections for self-custody. Is the U.S. becoming a crypto capital—or just gambling big?Plus, NFTs are making waves again! CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins are on fire as trading volumes surge to levels not seen since early 2024. Are we witnessing a true NFT revival or just another hype cycle?And finally, we preview the Future of Money, Governance & the Law Summit (FOMGL) and Edge of Show's upcoming event in partnership with the Government Blockchain Association. From Capitol Hill working sessions to the 1930s-style Cryptopoly Gala, this is where policy, tech, and Web3 collide.
We are so happy to report that 2000s indie rock darlings Fruit Bats have a new album on the horizon. Baby Man (due Sept. 12 via Merge) finds Fruit Bats’ main man Eric D. Johnson in solo mode. Accompanied by either a guitar, banjo, or piano—his new music is spare and affecting. Start with “Stuck In My Head Again” to experience the full range of Johnson’s voice and his raw emotive powers. Catch Fruit Bats (solo) on Friday, Oct 17 at Pico Union Project.
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Become a beta tester for our new Unapologetically Outspoken GPT! Use the link here or head over to our website: https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/a/2148108179/MpCJCAPZWant to join the conversation? Connect with Tara and Stephanie on TikTok, X, Rumble, YouTube, Truth Social, Facebook, and IG.https://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/This episode dives into the sinister convergence of AI, biometric surveillance, and digital identity control—spearheaded by none other than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While Altman hypes a future beyond smartphones, his side project Worldcoin (now rebranded “World”) is already scanning millions of eyeballs worldwide under the guise of “proving humanity” in an AI-dominated world.We expose:The truth behind the World ID biometric crypto wallet.Shocking international bans, legal violations, and black market scandals tied to Worldcoin.How Altman is profiting from the very problem he's creating with AI.The terrifying potential of smart dust and neural dust for biometric mind surveillance.How your face, iris, and even emotions could become your passport in a bio-digital prison.The U.S. rollout of biometric surveillance towers under Trump's BBB, and how private companies are exploiting legal loopholes to build the infrastructure of digital control.From 23andMe DNA breaches to AI-controlled behavior modulation, we pull the curtain back on the elites' real endgame: full-spectrum domination of your identity, biology, and freedom. Buckle up. It's not science fiction anymore—it's the foundation of a global control grid.
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This third episode of The Merge explores the fateful flight of June 13, 2008 from the brief up to moment of impact.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
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Miska's usual jetset life hits a snag when he misses Kress' Subnotica correction. Adam calls in from his cottage to lay down the law on Merge history, while Phil gushes over $500m in capital deployment. Eric details Ubisoft's reality TV show attempt at Succession, and Jen delivers the 411 on Apple's hypercasual attempt. The group pours one out for a very special Candy Crush anniversary.01:58 Gaming News Highlights02:42 Personal Updates05:33 Remembering the Mario Lopez Candy Crush Show07:52 Subnautica and Crafton Legal Drama10:37 App Charge Sponsorship and Insights14:40 Ubisoft Earnings and Family Drama22:44 Battlefield 6 Trailer and Expectations24:57 Call of Duty's Tech Debt and Battlefield's Response26:24 Battlefield 6 Release Date and Editions Leak28:31 Challenges and Risks for Battlefield 638:03 Supervi's Full Launch and Market Challenges40:05 Splitgate 2's Struggles and Relaunch43:09 Wild Gate's Launch and Marketing Issues46:58 Apple's Emoji-Based Puzzle Game49:39 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Indianapolis Public Schools is getting a 10.5 million dollar grant over the next five years to support the district's literacy programs. Two local nonprofits that serve Hoosiers experiencing homelessness announced a merger. A house that's been standing in Fishers since the late 1800s is soon to be torn down. Surgeons at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis performed the state's first successful fetal spinal surgery on a severe spinal cord defect. Cookie Monster will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend as the Grand Marshal for the Brickyard 400. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
What if everything we've been told about humanity's future is a lie? Gregg Braden, bestselling author of Pure Human, scientist, and leading voice bridging science and spirituality, exposes the dark truth behind the transhumanist agenda and what he considers the urgent fight to preserve our human potential. In this eye-opening conversation, Braden warns we may be the last generation of pure humans as artificial intelligence and digital surveillance race ahead, threatening to sever us from our consciousness, our DNA, and even our souls. He unpacks the manipulation of media algorithms, emotional programming, and disinformation campaigns designed to divide humanity and dull our innate heart-brain coherence. From simulation theory and the Mandela Effect to his groundbreaking fractal time calculator that forecasts future global patterns, Braden dives deep into the spiritual and scientific underpinnings of this global shift. He also shares profound personal insights, including his near-death experience, interdimensional encounters, and his understanding of the spiritual meaning behind dementia. As society stands at a tipping point, Gregg Braden invites us to awaken our inner technology, reclaim ancient wisdom, and remember that love, not AI, is the most powerful force in the universe. Gregg Braden's latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny: https://greggbraden.com/product/pure-human/ Fractal Time Calculator: https://greggbraden.com/fractal-time-calculator/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if everything we've been told about humanity's future is a lie? Gregg Braden, bestselling author of Pure Human, scientist, and leading voice bridging science and spirituality, exposes the dark truth behind the transhumanist agenda and what he considers the urgent fight to preserve our human potential. In this eye-opening conversation, Braden warns we may be the last generation of pure humans as artificial intelligence and digital surveillance race ahead, threatening to sever us from our consciousness, our DNA, and even our souls. He unpacks the manipulation of media algorithms, emotional programming, and disinformation campaigns designed to divide humanity and dull our innate heart-brain coherence. From simulation theory and the Mandela Effect to his groundbreaking fractal time calculator that forecasts future global patterns, Braden dives deep into the spiritual and scientific underpinnings of this global shift. He also shares profound personal insights, including his near-death experience, interdimensional encounters, and his understanding of the spiritual meaning behind dementia. As society stands at a tipping point, Gregg Braden invites us to awaken our inner technology, reclaim ancient wisdom, and remember that love, not AI, is the most powerful force in the universe. Gregg Braden's latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny: https://greggbraden.com/product/pure-human/ Fractal Time Calculator: https://greggbraden.com/fractal-time-calculator/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This second episode of The Merge explores NAS Fallon and why squadrons detach there, and introduces this mini-series' main characters.The Merge is brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Recorded 2025-07-21 00:01:22
From a $1.5M poker win against Phil Ivey to a front-page war with Mark Zuckerberg, the boys share their unbelievable origin stories. We then dive into the "Microstrategy for Ethereum" playbook and explain why the current crypto bubble could dwarf 2021.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This first episode of The Merge introduces this mini-series with a description of Naval Aviation in 2008.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
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