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The gang answers questions from the audience and each other!Within this fantastical realm of Quura, Angels coexist with humanity, setting the stage for a thrilling D&D 5e Adventure. As a wave of undeath threatens to end all life a band of heroes must discover and stop the apocalypse before their time runs outWant more Quura? Join our Discord to chat with other fans and the cast. Want more Tablestory? We've got you covered with our ever expanding, multi genre library!Love what we do? You can support the show by grabbing some merch or backing us directly to keep the dice rolling.And as always, thanks for listening. ♥
The End? The Beginning?Within this fantastical realm of Quura, Angels coexist with humanity, setting the stage for a thrilling D&D 5e Adventure. As a wave of undeath threatens to end all life a band of heroes must discover and stop the apocalypse before their time runs outWant more Quura? Join our Discord to chat with other fans and the cast. Want more Tablestory? We've got you covered with our ever expanding, multi genre library!Love what we do? You can support the show by grabbing some merch or backing us directly to keep the dice rolling.And as always, thanks for listening. ♥
Summary Robert Gates (Website; Website) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to reflect on the 75th Anniversary of the CIA. He served 8 U.S. presidents. What You'll Learn Intelligence His reflections on the CIA at 75 How the CIA's story intersected with his own His take on the organization's strengths and weaknesses The complex intl. environment the CIA must now help America navigate Reflections Twists of fate Identity and institutions And much, much more… Episode Notes Robert M. Gates is the first career officer in the CIA's history to rise from entry level employee to Director. He spent 27 years at CIA, nine of those at the NSC. More recently, he was the first Secretary of Defense to be asked to remain in office by a newly elected president. In all, he served 8 presidents. Wouldn't you love to know his take on the CIA at 75? Well, we've made that happen for you! He was born in Wichita, Kansas, served in the U.S.A.F. and he received his undergraduate education at William & Mary, his masters from Indiana University, and his doctorate from Georgetown University. He was formerly the President of Texas A&M University and the current Chancellor of William & Mary. And… The academic institutions Dr. Gates has been associated with all have quite different capacities of football stadium: Georgetown University's Cooper Field can hold 3,750; William & Mary's Zable Stadium can hold 12,259; Indiana University's Memorial Stadium can hold 52,626; and Texas A&M's Kyle Stadium can hold a whopping 102,733. What could we infer about Dr. Gates, college sports, or the United States from this information? Well, that would be thinking like an intelligence analyst. Quote of the Week "I've led four very big, very different institutions and like all of them I always saw where places where CIA could be better. But I always loved the place, and I always was proud to work there and proud of the people that I knew…they were probably the smartest, most honest people I've ever met and worked with." – Robert Gates. Resources *Andrew's Recommendation* “Reorganization in the Intel. Community,” DCI Gates (1992) Watch this prescient clip on historical naivete, or if you're hardcore, the entire congressional testimony *SpyCasts* “Dealing with Russia” – with Jim Olson (2022) “I was a Presidential Daily Briefer on 9/11” – with Mike Morell (2021) *Beginner Resources* History of CIA, CIA (n.d.) [website] CIA Director's Portrait Gallery, CIA (n.d.) [online gallery] Impact of President G.H.W. Bush's Foreign Policy, MSNBC (2018) [13 min. video] At 75, CIA Back Where it Started, Countering Kremlin, G. Myre, NPR (2022) [5 min. audio] Books Spymasters: CIA Directors, C. Whipple (S&S, 2020) Duty, R. Gates (Vintage, 2015) [Def. Sec. memoir] A World Transformed, Bush & Scowcroft (Knopf, 1998) From the Shadows, R. Gates (S&S, 1996) [CIA memoir] Power & Principle, Z. Brzezinski (FS&G, 1983) [Gates was Z.B.'s Special Asst. at the NSC during the Carter era] Articles A More Realistic Strategy for the Post-Cold War Era, R. Gates, WaPo (2022) Creation of the Central Intelligence Group, M. Warner, SII (1996) Video Legacy of the G.H.W.B. Administration, CFR (2016) Book Talk: From the Shadows, R. Gates, C-Span (1996) Documentary The Spymasters, Showtime (2015) Curatorial Pocket History of CIA, CIA (2014) Primary Sources Biden Speech on 75th Anniversary of the CIA (2022) Robert Gates on CIA and Openness (1992) Nomination of Gates to be DCI (1991) Adm. Roscoe, First CIA Director Dies (1982) CIA Review of the World Situation (1947) Lester to Truman re Centralized Intelligence (1947) National Security Act (1947) *Wildcard Resource* North by Northwest (Hitchcock, 1959) We hear the first explicit mention of “CIA” in a major movie “FBI. CIA. ONI. We're all in the same alphabet soup.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saint Nicolas, figure emblématique du christianisme, naît en 264 en Lycie (actuelle Turquie) dans une famille aisée mais devient orphelin très jeune. Ascète et moine, il est appelé à succéder à son oncle comme évêque de Myre. Persécuté sous l'empereur romain Dioclétien, il est emprisonné avant de retrouver sa fonction religieuse après l'édit de Milan en 313. Connu pour sa lutte contre l'arianisme, il défend la divinité du Christ face à cette hérésie. Il meurt le 6 décembre vers 343 et est enterré dans une cathédrale de Myre, mais son tombeau, convoité, est brisé et ses reliques sont transférées à Bari en 1087 pour les protéger des Turcs. Ces événements alimentent la légende du saint, devenu patron des enfants, des écoliers, des prisonniers et des marins. Sa mémoire, célébrée chaque 6 décembre, inspire encore aujourd'hui fêtes et traditions dans le monde entier. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
Saints du jour 2024-12-06 Saint Nicolas de Myre et Sainte Asella by Radio Maria France
It's time to face Mordriel and put an end to his conquest once and for all.Within this fantastical realm of Quura, Angels coexist with humanity, setting the stage for a thrilling D&D 5e Adventure. As a wave of undeath threatens to end all life a band of heroes must discover and stop the apocalypse before their time runs outWant more Quura? Join our Discord to chat with other fans and the cast. Want more Tablestory? We've got you covered with our ever expanding, multi genre library!Love what we do? You can support the show by grabbing some merch or backing us directly to keep the dice rolling.And as always, thanks for listening. ♥
The party face off against the powerful fiend Annowre and her minions.Within this fantastical realm of Quura, Angels coexist with humanity, setting the stage for a thrilling D&D 5e Adventure. As a wave of undeath threatens to end all life a band of heroes must discover and stop the apocalypse before their time runs outWant more Quura? Join our Discord to chat with other fans and the cast. Want more Tablestory? We've got you covered with our ever expanding, multi genre library!Love what we do? You can support the show by grabbing some merch or backing us directly to keep the dice rolling.And as always, thanks for listening. ♥
The showdown with the fiendish demonic Annowre is imminent, but how will our party fare in a direct fight with this evil?Want more Quura? Join our Discord to chat with other fans and the cast. Want more Tablestory? We've got you covered with our ever expanding, multi genre library!Love what we do? You can support the show by grabbing some merch or backing us directly to keep the dice rolling.And as always, thanks for listening. ♥
While exploring the Kuu monastary the party are drawn into an illusory world by the fiend Annoware.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
The party arrive at the Monastery in Kuu in their search for the mythical Angel Spear.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
Thrakk, Hadd and Thors must figure out how to reconnect the other party member's bodies to their spirits once again.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
Hadd and Thors travel to Derroth and enlist the help of four strangers to aid the Quura party. (reuploaded) New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
Within the Astral Sea the group face off once more against Mordriel as all hope fades.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
The group converse and plead with Mordriel in the Astral Sea to reconisder his mission.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 3pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
Arriba!
The party traverse the Astral Sea and must now come face to face with their greatest enemy.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
The enemy approaches and one of the party members is lost to sleep, one is lost in an astral prison and two are lost with what to do next.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
The party use the tower to travel to a new location as a test to see if they can predict Mordriel's movements.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
They have all the knowledge but they are running out of time as the end of the world approaches on torn leathery wings. What will the party do next?New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
The party learn the truth behind Mordriel's conquest and struggle with which direction to take next on their journey.New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
Back in the present day the party venture into the House of Knowledge and are presented with the mirror angel Cerridwen. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
While bruised and exhausted in the blighted forest the party encounter two elves of Arvandor. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch and Membership content is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
While bruised and exhausted in the blighted forest the party encounter two elves of Arvandor. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch and Membership content is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
The party continue to explore the blighted Nolands Forest as two dangerous spirits approach. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch and Membership content is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
The party explore the ashen Nolands Forest and encounter some whispering dead trees. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryQuura Merch and Membership content is available now!https://merch.tablestory.tv
The Aedus elves of Watchtower 33 must investigate a nearby disturbance.
In our first sotry today, California ADU laws have been softening for several years in an effort to increase housing space and availability. ADUs are often used as rentals, which can help alleviate some of the pressure on rental supply. However, what it doesn't do, is increase general housing supply, as ADUs are considered a part of the primary residence, where only one person can own it. However, Assembly Bill 1033 was passed in California last October that changes everything, and presents investors a huge opportunity. Our 2nd story highlights that rents were on the rise during the peak pandemic years, only to come back to normal growth trajectories over these last couple of years, with a few pockets of decreases and increases depending on the market. Spoiler alert: The same is going to continue, but at least we are confident enough to say it's guaranteed. At least according to Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital, who said that with widening supply gaps and a lack of construction, we're guaranteed to see rents continue to grow for the next two years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The party have drawn the attention of the giant Bloodwrought Rats as they approach the exit of the mountain. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory
This year's hurricane season is expected to be one of the busiest on record, with a potential for 25 named storms. How much risk is your property at? Meanwhile, home prices fell in 7% of markets, but some stand out as cities that, on paper, shouldn't be showing declines. Is this indicative of a larger trend? Or is it just an outlier? https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/14-cities-facing-highest-property-damage-risk-during-hurricane-season https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/crash-or-correction-home-prices-are-falling-in-these-cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Commercial real estate is in for a terrible 2025 as high interest rates and high vacancies force big-time landlords to cut their losses at 50-80% discounts. Meanwhile, South Carolina passed a new law that effectively puts an end to wholesaling as a practice in the state. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/high-interest-rates-are-forcing-big-time-investors-to-sell https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/new-south-carolina-law-would-severely-crack-down-on-wholesaling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The party have forged five powerful bangles from angelic blood and bone but what do they do?
The party have made their way along the Bloodvein Pass and discovered an ancient forge. Can they craft something to help them along their way?
The party make their way under the Wendigo Peaks mountain and must travel along the Bloodvein Pass when something horrific appears.
As Thrakk recovers from his injuries he begins to vividly dream of past, present and future.
When buying rental real estate, where you buy now matters just as much as getting a great deal. Matt Myre, managing editor of the BiggerPockets Blog , shares today's Headlines about states that are becoming unapproachable for investors due to their politics and what you should look for when trying to avoid bad policies. There are really two main points that contribute to the issue with these states.high taxes and stringent regulations. Meanwhile, other markets are looking to improve zoning, making a big difference in how cities have developed, and how they are currently priced.When choosing a market to invest in, these are major considerations for new and experienced investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming! Shadowdark RPG Campaign Notebook available to Sly Flourish patrons Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Shadowdark RPG Cursed Scroll 1 Dyson Maps
This week's headlines cover the recent Federal Reserve meeting that ended with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announcing that rates would be higher for longer. Bond yields rose in response, sending mortgage rates back into the 7-8% rage. Meanwhile, Matt assesses whether the pandemic ever recovered from the pandemic by looking at prices, rates, and inventory. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-the-housing-market-still-has-not-recovered-from-the-pandemic https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/powell-signals-high-rates-for-longer-due-to-persistent-inflation?srnd=economics-v2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The party experience some odd dreams that seem to have lasting effects in the real world.
The party travel across the Giantlands and make their way into Condor Reach to discover something mythical.
This week's headlines cover the erosion of landlord rights as squatters racked up a series of victories in recent months, culminating in the arrest of a landlord in New York City who attempted to evict a person living in her vacant home without a right to. We'll also cover why recession predictions are always wrong, and if they even matter to real estate investors in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally free of the Bluestone Mines the party must navigate they way across The Giantlands while a horde of undead give chase.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Friday that it finally reached a settlement with the various homeowner groups that had been suing the trade group since 2019. The NAR will pay $418 million in damages and end some of its practices, including the language around commission sharing. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/national-association-of-realtors-to-pay-418-million-and-remove-commission-standards-as-part-of-settlement https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/the-housing-shortage-will-get-worse-in-2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of year when you're either super happy that your team made it to the big game, or you're frustrated with your team's performance throughout the season (such as my Panthers) or still recovering from a playoff blowout (I'm talking to you, Cowboy fans). Or you could be an Eagles fan and question your existence after what's happened over the last 365 days (much to my delight). At any rate, life goes on, and only one team can win the trophy. What we do have more control over, though, is where we place our money in real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report from Redfin finds that 26% of investor purchases in Q4 2023 were in “low-cost” properties, up significantly from previous years. The increase comes as housing prices remain elevated and mortgage rates stay locked around the 7% range. Meanwhile, a new bill has entered committee in Congress, where senators are deliberating whether to set on track a new law that would tax real estate investors at a graduated rate on every new property that they purchase. We'll cover both of these stories and why investors must pay close attention to this bill. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-the-affordable-housing-and-homeownership-protection-act-will-impact-investors https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/highest-share-of-investors-on-record-are-buying-low-value-homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's headlines cover the growing trend of investors switching their strategies from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals as Airbnb shows signs of instability and growing competition on the platform that's eating away at occupancy rates and overall profits. We'll also talk about the multifamily real estate market, which has faced a $1.2 trillion loss in valuations since its peak. We'll cover the full story on multifamily and how the market got to this point, plus the silver linings that could make sense for the right investor to deploy their capital. https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is important for Real Estate investors to know this week? Managing Editor of the BiggerPockets Blog, Matt Myre is here today to share the top 3 headlines that Real Estate investors need to know about to make better investing decisions. We'll cover a House bill that was passed last week that could potentially bring back 100% bonus depreciation if made into law, the “Silent Depression” that TikTokers are battling with economists over, and what the SEC is proposing for new accredited investor minimum qualifications and what that impact could mean for real estate investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In March 2021, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said, “[T]hese one-time increases in prices are likely to have only transient effects on inflation.” From then on, “transitory inflation” became the phrase of the year in economics, with high hopes that once the initial supply chain shocks and government stimulus after the onset of the pandemic wore off, inflation would return to its regular scheduled programming and maybe even deflate. It turns out, however, that trillions of new dollars in stimulus and slashing interest rates to near-zero for a prolonged period of time did not make inflation “transitory.” Instead, it became a new chapter for the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've paid any attention to the news, it can seem like the world is turning upside down. The war in Ukraine still rages, Israel is now in a full-fledged conflict with Hamas, which is purportedly backed by Iran, and there's tremendous economic uncertainty still putting investors on edge. While some of these events can feel like they are a world away, one in particular will be felt right here at home and may directly impact your real estate portfolio. And that event is the recent removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices